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

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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.