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Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ

Sam Believ
Ayahuasca
Psychedelics
Mental Health
Psychedelic Therapy
Trauma Healing
Integration
Plant Medicine
Healing
Mindfulness
Microdosing
Spirituality
DMT
Trauma
Shadow Work
PTSD
Colombia
Meditation
Cannabis
Addiction
MMA Fighters

Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ

The #1 resource for Ayahuasca, Psychedelics, and Mental Health.

Explore the transformative world of plant medicine and psychedelic therapy with Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat. This podcast dives deep into the healing power of Ayahuasca, offering expert clinical insights, indigenous wisdom, and raw success stories of trauma recovery and spiritua... more

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In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ connects with Andrew Gallimore, a computational neurobiologist, pharmacologist, and chemist based in Tokyo. Andrew is a prominent voice in the cutting-edge study of psychedelic neuroscience an... more

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In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ sits down with Jacquie Wortley, a design leader, executive coach, and operations consultant who specializes in the intersection of technology, leadership, and mental health. Jacquie originally... more

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In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ sits down with Rick Doblin, Ph.D., the visionary founder of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies). Rick has spent over 40 years leading the "Psychedelic Renaissance," mo... more

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In this episode of the Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of Lawayra) sits down with Tom Camposano, the creator behind the globally recognized YouTube channel Your Mate Tom. Tom is an Australian filmmaker who has spent over a decade document... more

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Recent Guests

Rick Doblin
Pioneering researcher and founder of MAPS
MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies)
Episode: Rick Doblin - 40 Years of MAPS, MDMA, and the Race Between Consciousness and Catastrophe
Tom Camposano
Australian filmmaker and YouTuber
Your Mate Tom / Ayahuasca-related content creator
Episode: Weed Addiction and Bad Trips with Tom Camposano
Danny Goler
Founder of Code of Reality; researcher exploring consciousness and simulation theory
Code of Reality
Episode: The code of reality, Matrix, DMT and Lasers with Danny Goler
Steve DeAngelo
World-renowned cannabis activist, author and entrepreneur
Harborside Health Center; Last Prisoner Project
Episode: Steve DeAngelo: Cannabis, Plant Medicine & the Fight to End the Drug War
Richard Soutar
Neuroscience pioneer and Chief Scientist at New Mind Technologies
New Mind Technologies
Episode: How Psychedelics Rewire the Brain | Dr. Richard Soutar on Neurofeedback & Consciousness
Daniel McQueen
Psychedelic specialist, author, educator; co-founder and executive director of the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness
Center for Medicinal Mindfulness
Episode: DMTX, Entities & Extended-State DMT with Daniel McQueen
Ronan Levy
Pioneering entrepreneur in the modern psychedelic movement, former co‑founder/executive chairman of Field Trip Health
Field Trip Health
Episode: Ronan Levy on Psychedelics, Capitalism & Consciousness
Alexander Beiner
Author and cultural commentator; co-founder of Rebel Wisdom; author of The Bigger Picture
The Bigger Picture, Rebel Wisdom
Episode: Psychedelics vs Capitalism: Can Ayahuasca Really Change Society?
Adam Butler
Psychedelic philosopher, researcher, and author of Butler's DMT Field Guide
Episode: DMT Saved My Life - Midlife Crisis, DMT vs Ayahuasca with Adam Butler

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Sam Believ
Host of Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Very informative!

    I’m glad I’ve found this podcast. They are very informative and pleasant to listen to. Sometimes it sounds like the guests have more to say and they get cut off because the hour is done! Wish there was more time for them to share.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pablo's moon
    United States6 months ago
  • Very good information for those interested in Aya

    Does a great job of interesting leaders in the psychedelic community. More real people that may nit be heard because they may not be famous but are on front line of this work. Good job, keep it coming

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    d2 david
    United States2 years ago
  • Best Aya Podcast on Apple

    Amazing selection of guests and well crafted interviews. I always leave the podcast with a few takeaways of wisdom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wave-Tribe
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent information

    An excellent, insightful and informative podcast on the Ayahuasca experience. I particularly recommend the one on integration, really helped me understand what it is really about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PranavModi
    India2 years ago
  • Good intro to Ayahuasca

    Having recently spent a week at LaWayra I am glad to see Info about it is now available at a Podcast. If you want to know more about submerging yourself in the medicine this is a good starting point.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ggrygsru
    United States3 years ago

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Great variety of guests offering practical takeaways on integration.
Listeners appreciate the depth on integration and safety in psychedelic exploration.
Insightful and informative discussions that blend science and lived experience.
A strong starting point for anyone curious about ayahuasca and plant medicine.
High-quality interviews with thoughtful, grounded insights into psychedelics and healing.

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Rick Doblin - 40 Years of MAPS, MDMA, and the Race Between Consciousness and Catastrophe
Q: Why MDMA specifically as the lead in MAPS' strategy?
MDMA offers a unique combination of reduced fear, increased empathy, and profound therapeutic potential that aligns well with PTSD treatment needs, making it a strategic choice to gain broad clinical and cultural buy-in.
Weed Addiction and Bad Trips with Tom Camposano
Q: How does set and setting or preparation influence your connection to the medicine, especially for first-timers?
Sam and Tom discuss that preparation and the ceremony environment dramatically affect breakthrough connectivity; smoking weed close to ceremony can hinder breakthrough, while abstaining for longer periods generally improves the ability to connect with the medicine and experience deeper processing.
Weed Addiction and Bad Trips with Tom Camposano
Q: What was the worst ayahuasca experience you had, and what happened during that ceremony?
Tom describes a second-retreat ayahuasca ceremony that escalated into a full psychotic break, feeling like dying and 'wanting to kill' himself, followed by intervention from the shaman who catalyzed a rapid recovery, highlighting the intense danger and potential for rapid shift within a single session.
The code of reality, Matrix, DMT and Lasers with Danny Goler
Q: Who is running the simulation and what is the point of discovering this if it doesn't change day-to-day life
The simulation is framed as a computational substrate where conscious experience happens; practical value currently centers on healing, personal growth, and understanding, with the potential for expanded capabilities as science progresses.
The code of reality, Matrix, DMT and Lasers with Danny Goler
Q: Can this be replicated with ayahuasca, and what about safety and practical uses
Replication with ayahuasca has been reported in ceremonial settings; safety guidelines are emphasized (e.g., careful dosages and settings), and while immediate practical tools are unclear, the overarching potential lies in aligning inner states with external realities and possibly accelerating healing and integration.

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The show centers on Ayahuasca, psychedelics, and mental health, blending expert interviews with personal journeys, integration strategies, and practical guidance on ceremony preparation and safety. Guests range from researchers and clinicians to indigenous practitioners and thought leaders, often discussing policy, Community healing, and the evolving landscape of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on responsible use, ethical industry growth, and the interplay between Western medicine and traditional plant medicine, with recurring sponsorships tied to transformative retreats. This mix makes it a potential fit for listeners seeking scientifically informed yet spiritually oriented perspectives, trauma recovery st... more

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7. Ronan Levy
8. Alexander Beiner

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