Episodes
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with neuroscientist and author James Cooke.
James shares his journey from a profound spiritual awakening as a teenager to studying neuroscience and exploring psychedelics as tools for consciousness and healing.
We touch upon topics such as:
00:17 - James’ spiritual awakening and scientific path
01:45 - How psychedelics sparked emotional healing and trauma work
03:40 - The unique perspective of a neuroscientist on Ayahuasca and DMT
05:46 - Entity encounters and their possible scientific explanations
11:58 - Sam’s experiment idea: enhanced reality and psychedelics
19:26 - Where thoughts originate: brain, consciousness, or antenna?
26:49 - How science and spirituality intersect
30:26 - James’ personal emotional healing with psychedelics
37:12 - Neuroplasticity and the long-term transformative effects of psychedelics
40:12 - Meditation vs psychedelics: mechanisms and outcomes
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about James Cooke and his book The Dawn of Mind at www.jamescooke.info
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ has a conversation with Mark Bodner.
Mark was a head of facilitation at LaWayra and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge while working here. Mark is Brown University graduate and a Zen Practicionaire.
We touch upon subjects of facilitating Ayahuasca retreats, zen Buddhism and Ayahuasca, how it feels being punched in the ceremony, doing hundred ceremonies in one year, bringing your parents to the Ayahuasca retreat and more.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
www.lawayra.com
-
Missing episodes?
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Shawn Wells, a biochemist, best-selling author, and renowned "Ingredientologist" known for formulating over a thousand supplements and patenting 40 unique ingredients.
Shawn shares his journey of overcoming mental and physical challenges and delves into topics including:
[00:28] Transformational journey into nutrition and biochemistry
[05:14] First psychedelic experiences with psilocybin
[12:28] Ayahuasca ceremonies with the Huni Kuin tribe in Peru
[21:22] The role of fasting and supplements in preparation for ayahuasca
[33:39] Neuroplasticity and post-journey integration
[44:21] Longevity lessons from Blue Zones
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, visit www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Shawn Wells at www.shawnwells.com or on social media @shawnwells.
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Mike and Kelly, a couple who visited LaWayra Ayahuasca retreat earlier this year and fell in love with it so much that they decided to retire in Colombia.
We touch upon topics such as:
How Mike and Kelly discovered Ayahuasca and what brought them to LaWayra
Their life-changing experiences with Ayahuasca at the retreat
The decision to retire in Colombia and the challenges they faced
What makes life in Colombia so fulfilling for them
Why LaWayra feels like home and their ongoing connection to the retreat
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
About the Guests:Mike and Kelly are a retired couple from the United States who discovered a new purpose and sense of community through Ayahuasca. Now living in Colombia, they spend their time embracing the culture and supporting the transformative work done at LaWayra.
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Mark John Brown, an integral performance and purpose coach with over 15 years of experience blending indigenous wisdom with modern business practices.
We touch upon:
Mark’s journey into plant medicine and indigenous culture (01:02)
Indigenous re-indigenization and its impact on self-development (04:20)
The role of ayahuasca in re-indigenizing the self (06:11)
Healing childhood trauma through psychedelics (09:29)
Indigenous concepts of reciprocity and sacred reciprocity (21:47)
Balancing spirituality with business in modern society (33:26)
Coaching strategies rooted in ancestral wisdom (40:17)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Mark John Brown at his website nativewisdomhub.com or on Instagram @marcjohnbrown.
Special offer from Marc
https://www.nativewisdomhub.com/trauma-to-triumph
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Natasja Pelgrom, a thought leader in personal growth and psychedelic transformation, founder of Awaken the Medicine Within, and host of the Awaken Podcast.
We touch upon topics including:
Natasja's journey with psychedelics (1:51-10:29)
Entrepreneurship in the psychedelic space (10:58-15:50)
Leadership and psychedelics (17:18-24:13)
Authenticity as a core value (24:48-29:17)
Space-holding techniques (30:13-36:50)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Natasja at natasjapelgrom.com or through Awaken the Medicine Within.
-
Book questionnaire
https://ayahuascaincolombia.com/book-form/
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Nick Courtright. Sam interviews Nick about how his Ayahuasca experience changed his life and Nick interviews Sam about a book Sam is going to write.
Nick Courtright is an American poet, educator, and essayist whose work fuses philosophical inquiry with lyrical expression. He is the founder and CEO of Atmosphere Press, a hybrid publisher dedicated to authors' rights. As an author, Nick has written several acclaimed books, including Let it Be Light and The Forgotten World.
Topics discussed:
Introduction to Nick’s journey with Ayahuasca and initial motivations (01:26)
Personal transformation through Ayahuasca at LaWayra (03:54)
The unexpected side effects: quitting alcohol and running a marathon (04:48)
Atmosphere Press: ethics and the publishing process (07:04)
Integrating Ayahuasca experiences into daily life (18:14)
The inspiration behind Sam’s upcoming book (22:38)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Nick Courtright at www.atmospherepress.com.
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Bob Otis, the founding pastor of Sacred Garden Community Church and a leading advocate for the decriminalization of sacred plant medicines. Bob is deeply involved in psychedelic spirituality and serves on councils dedicated to the protection of sacred plants.
We touch upon topics such as:
Bob’s journey with psychedelics and founding Sacred Garden (01:16)
Mystical experiences and spiritual connection through plant medicines (04:14)
The relationship between psychedelics and Western religion (06:32)
Bob’s perspective on starting a church for plant medicine (15:19)
Ethical considerations and challenges of leading a psychedelic church (47:20)
The Decriminalize Nature movement (59:34)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com
Find more about Bob Otis at sacredgarden.life.
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Joe Vaughan, a UK-based comedian, writer, and advocate for psychedelic medicine legalization. Joe shares his journey into psychedelics, driven by witnessing the transformative power of psilocybin on a close friend. Together, they discuss the potential of psychedelics for mental health, addiction recovery, and the challenges of pushing for legalization in the UK.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Joe Vaughan at Twitter: @joevaughancomedy.
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Steve Thayer, PhD, a clinical psychologist specializing in psychedelic-assisted therapy, particularly with ketamine. Steve is the clinical director for psychotherapy and training at Numinus and co-hosts the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast.
We touch upon topics like:
Steve’s journey into mental health and psychedelics (00:57)
Ketamine-assisted therapy and its benefits (03:18)
Spirituality and intuition in personal growth (05:56)
Challenges faced by first responders and veterans (13:19)
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy vs. traditional therapy (16:52)
Accelerating the therapeutic process with psychedelics (18:25)
Psychological flexibility and the impact of psychedelics (19:24)
The role of facilitators in ensuring safe psychedelic experiences (50:42)
The importance of training and self-awareness for facilitators (51:12)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.Find more about Steve Thayer at www.drstevethayer.com or on Instagram @drstevethayer.
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of LaWayra) has a conversation with Jesse Harless, a thought leader in addiction recovery and mental health.
Jesse shares his inspiring journey of overcoming addiction and how he now empowers others as a coach, facilitator, and author of Smash Your Comfort Zone with Cold Showers.
We touch upon topics such as:
Jesse’s personal journey with addiction and recovery (01:25)
Overcoming trauma through self-awareness (06:10)
Role of psychedelics in addiction recovery (08:28)
Jesse’s experience with Ayahuasca (12:45)
Cold therapy and its benefits for mental health (32:04)
Addiction as a coping mechanism (38:58)
The F.E.A.R.S. model for recovery (44:04)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to LaWayra.
Find more about Jesse Harless at jessieharless.com.
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ has a conversation with Maria Sophia Dimakos, a death doula, conscious dying coach, and therapist. Together, they explore topics including:
Maria’s early spiritual experiences and family background (00:48)
Navigating the thin line between spiritual gifts and mental health (04:20)
Exploring the Greek spiritual mysteries (07:48)
The spiritual symbolism of the Minotaur and Sam's personal experience (14:57)
The concept of a good death and her initiation as a death doula (18:46)
Grieving practices and the art of embracing death (29:18)
Experiences with ayahuasca and the intersection of death and plant medicine (32:45)
Confronting and integrating death during an ayahuasca ceremony (33:26)
Heaven, hell, and life after death through Maria's lens (36:37)
The importance of dietas in spiritual practice and plant medicine work (50:35)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Maria at TheMariaSofia on Instagram or her podcast Suddenly Spiritual.
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ has a conversation with Dr. Lauren Alderfer, an award-winning author, educator, and microdosing coach. Lauren has over 20 years of experience living in the Indian subcontinent, decades of meditation practice, and a unique perspective on mindfulness and microdosing.
We touch upon topics of:
Lauren’s introduction to plant medicine in Ecuador (01:02)
The benefits of microdosing versus macrodosing (03:58)
The importance of mindfulness in microdosing (05:19)
How mindfulness enhances psychedelic experiences (07:12)
Cultural misconceptions about microdosing (07:58)
Using mindfulness to enhance macrodosing journeys (08:43)
The analogy of microdosing as a ‘dirt bike’ on the journey to mindfulness (13:26)
Differences between microdosing various substances (14:22)
Matching intention with the right plant medicine (15:21)
The importance of discernment in microdosing practices (16:17)
Lauren’s journey as a mindfulness-based microdosing coach (47:23)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Lauren at www.laurenalderfer.com and on Instagram @laurenalderfer.
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ has a conversation with Dr. Lauren Leiva, founder of The ExerScience Center and a multidimensional Doctor of Physical Therapy. Lauren shares how her early spiritual practices helped her survive a life-threatening event and discusses the mind-body connection, biohacking, and healing.
We touch upon topics of:- Spiritual practices and survival (00:30:00)- Mind-body connection (00:10:00)- Intuition and healing (00:18:00)- Ayahuasca and biohacking (00:30:00)- Running a clinic with a holistic approach (00:42:00)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Dr. Lauren Leiva at theexersciencecenter.com.
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ has a conversation with Spring Washam. Spring Washam is a renowned healer, Buddhist teacher, and visionary leader from California. She has been practicing Buddhism since 1999 and is an experienced ayahuasca facilitator. Spring is also the founder of Lotus One, and she combines Eastern spirituality with Amazonian traditions in her work.
We touch upon topics of:
- Spring’s journey into Buddhism and ayahuasca facilitation (00:04 - 07:28)- The intersection of ayahuasca and mindfulness practices (07:44 - 12:12)- How ayahuasca contributes to healing and spiritual growth (20:10 - 25:25)- The challenges of building an ayahuasca church (42:41 - 45:14)- The role of psychedelics in healing societal issues like racism (31:50 - 34:16)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com
Find more about Spring Washam at springwasham.com
-
Sign up for the sacred masculine Ayahuasca retreat here
https://ayahuascaincolombia.com/sacred-masculine/
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ has a conversation with Sebastian Hernandez, a performance coach specializing in sacred masculinity, energy work, and tantra.
We touch upon topics of:- Sebastian’s journey from the corporate world to working with plant medicines (01:18)- Defining and embodying sacred masculinity (13:07)- Exploring conscious vs. unconscious sexuality (04:04)- Understanding chakras and their impact on energy (07:29)- The significance of tantra and sexual energy in healing (19:18)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Sebastian Hernandez at Instagram: @IgniteSelfMastery or listen to his podcast Ignite the Spark Within on all major platforms.
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ has a conversation with Mike J Roselfeld
Mike J. Rosenfeld is a transformative coach and speaker specializing in neuroscience, flow state optimization, and personal development.
We touch upon topics of flow Psychology, shadow work, psychedelics for high performers and much more.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
www.lawayra.com
Find more about Mike at
www.centrada.co
@mikejrosenfeld
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ has a conversation with Dr Dave Rabin
We talk about how psychedelics work from the point of view of neuroscience, neuroplasticity, studies Dave has conducted, apollo neuro wearable devices, group work vs individual work, legalization of MDMA and much more.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
www.lawayra.com
Find more about Dave at
www.drdave.io
@drdavidrabin
www.apolloneuro.com
-
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast the host Sam Believ has a conversation with Salimeh Tabrizi
We touch upon subjects of Ayahuasca, non duality, awakening, Zoroastrianism, psychedelic history of religions and more.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
www.lawayra.com
You can find all podcast episodes and more at www.ayahuascapodcast.com
Find more about Salimeh at
https://www.vibrantlifecounseling.com/
-
In this episode of AyahuascaPodcast.com host Sam Believ has a conversation with Ben Malcolm aka Spirit Pharmacist
We touch upon subjects of importance of preparation to Ayhauasca, Ayahuasca diet from scientific point of view, science of psychedelics and how his own journey was inspired by DMT experience.
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to
www.lawayra.com
Find more about Ben at
www.spiritpharmacist.com
- Show more
