Best Jason Grechanik Podcasts (2025)

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Jason Grechanik - tobacco, cosmovisión, the path of curandero. 1:26:37

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Jason Grechanik — a curandero, tabacero, and the host of The Universe Within podcast. Jason spent over a decade living in the Peruvian Amazon training in the Shipibo tradition. His work bridges plant medicine, traditional cosmologies, and deep…

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Dennis McKenna - Ayahuasca, mushrooms, human symbiosis with Nature. 1:03:45

3d ago1:03:45

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dennis McKenna, PhD—renowned ethnopharmacologist, author, co-founder of the McKenna Academy, and pioneer in psychedelic research for over 40 years. A central figure in the psychedelic renaissance, Dennis has explored the intersection of plant …

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Ep. 161 - Mariana Mae - Plant Medicine Technology, Art, Song, & Faith 1:55:02

7d ago1:55:02

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Hey everybody! Episode 161 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Mariana Mae. Mariana is an artist, cultural bridge and healing arts practitioner that I met through our mutual friend Jessica Begin. I was really impressed by Mariana’s wisdom. We sat down and spoke about her background, her work as an artist, how pottery brought her to th…

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Ayahuasca, masculinity, volunteering at LaWayra with Rinus Van Offeren 1:04:01

19d ago1:04:01

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Rinus van Offeren. Rinus is a former Dutch special forces bodyguard who once protected royalty and politicians, and is now a men’s coach helping others heal through emotional reconnection and plant medicine. His transformation from a high-stre…

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Ep. 160 - Jason Shurka - Pyramids, Healing, & the Spiritual Battle 1:20:52

21d ago1:20:52

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Hey everybody! Episode 160 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Jason Shurka. Jason is a really interesting guy. He has a great YouTube channel where he speaks about myriad interesting topics such as the Pyramids of Giza, energy/sound/frequency healing, breaking illusions, and a spiritual battle between light and dark forces. We had a …

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David Londoño - bad trips, safety, healing, integration and Colombian plant medicine. 44:35

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with David Londoño. David is a Colombian psychologist and researcher at ICEERS (International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research, and Service). With over 20 years of experience, he focuses on the therapeutic use of Ayahuasca, safety prot…

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Troy Casey - certified health nut, from Versace model to jungle medicine, ripped at 60. 58:33

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Troy Casey, also known as the Certified Health Nut. Troy is a holistic health coach, author of Ripped at 50, and former Versace model who transformed his life through fasting, herbal medicine, breathwork, indigenous healing, and ayahuasca. We …

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Ep. 159 - Michael Amster - The Power of Awe 2:17:27

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Hey everybody! In this episode, I spoke with Michael Amster. Michael is a really interesting guy. He is a medical doctor who has bridged many different spiritual paths together. Through mindfulness he developed a practice to, as he puts it, microdose awe. He co-wrote a book called The Power of Awe which is about just that, the power of awe to posit…

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David Hodges - god, mushrooms and law. 59:16

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dave Hodges. Dave is the founder of the Church of Ambrosia, a psychedelic church in Oakland, California, known for its use of mushrooms as sacraments. With over 125,000 members, Dave is one of the most outspoken advocates for entheogens as rel…

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Micah Stover - healing psychedelics, trauma, integration and the power of the village. 45:46

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Micah Stover, a certified psychedelic somatic therapist, educator, and author of Healing Psychedelics. Based in Mexico, Micah specializes in trauma healing through plant medicine, blending clinical models with indigenous traditions. Her work i…

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Ep. 158 - Roman Hanis - Beyond Ayahuasca: Evolutionary Science of Indigenous Amazonian Wisdom 1:54:58

2M ago1:54:58

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Hey everybody! Episode 158 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Roman Hanis. This is my second time interviewing Roman. I really enjoyed our first interview with Roman and was impressed with his wisdom and what he had to share. He is releasing a book soon so I was happy to heave him back on to speak about it. Its called Beyond Ayahuasc…

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Choosing the right healing path with LanaRose Berger 54:46

2M ago54:46

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Lana Rose Berger, a holistic health advocate and the founder of Conscious Concierge, a wellness service offering personalized guidance for those exploring alternative healing modalities. Topics discussed in this episode include: Lana’s journey…

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Filming the best Ayahuasca Documentary with Sam Lipman-Stern 1:24:28

2M ago1:24:28

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Emmy-nominated documentary director Sam Lipman-Stern. Known for HBO’s Telemarketers, Sam opens up about his journey from media burnout and antidepressant use to profound emotional transformation through Ayahuasca, which inspired their upcoming…

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Ep. 157 - Todd Roberts & Lacey Ann Luna - The Medicine Path: Ayahuasca & Shipibo Lineage 3:31:09

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Hey everybody! Episode 157 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with my friends Todd and Lacey. Todd and Lacey and I go quite far back where we met working together at the ayahuasca center the Temple of the Way of Light. They have started their own ayahuasca retreat called Intertwining Medicines where they work within the Shipibo lineage. I…

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Gabor Maté on Trauma, Ayahuasca and the wisdom of pain. 48:55

2M ago48:55

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté. Gabor is a renowned physician, speaker, and author best known for his groundbreaking work on trauma, addiction, child development, and the mind-body connection. His books include In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts and The Myth of No…

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Healing trauma through art, dance and psychedelics with Robin Kurland 56:01

3M ago56:01

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Robin Kurland. Robin is a licensed marriage and family therapist and psychedelic integration specialist with nearly 20 years of experience. Based in Sacramento, she works with trauma, addiction, sexual abuse survivors, and veterans, blending e…

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Ep. 156 - Melissa Osorio - Ayahuasca, Trauma, Abuse, & Healing 1:42:41

3M ago1:42:41

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Hey everybody! Episode 156 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Melissa Osorio. Melissa has a really interesting, difficult, and inspiring story. We spoke about her early years growing up in Venezuela, the death of first her sibling and then her father, the impact his had, her journey to the US to pursue and achieve the American Dream,…

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Ayahuasca and Yoga with Brigitte Kolibab 53:11

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Brigitte Kolibab. Brigitte is a yoga teacher, ceremony facilitator, and long-time student of both Eastern spiritual practices and Amazonian plant medicine. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between the yogic path and the Ayahuasca experienc…

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Ep. 155 - Merav Artzi, Jason Grechanik, & Tara Muirghein - Tobacco & European Tree Wisdom 1:48:08

3M ago1:48:08

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Hey everybody! Here is a special 155 episode of the show. This episode is an interview that I did with my colleague Merav Artzi and our friend Tara Muirghein of Fire Tree Alchemy. Tara invited us on to speak about our story, our work with connecting to the wisdom of plants, our lineage from the Amazon, how we work with tobacco and trees, and how we…

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Maximizing benefits and minimizing harm of Ayahuasca with Jeronimo Mazarrasa 1:02:05

3M ago1:02:05

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Jeronimo Mazarrasa. Jeronimo is a community activist and the Director of Social Innovation at ICEERS (International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research and Service). With over 20 years of experience in the psychedelic field, he has d…

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Ep. 154 - Dr. Moshe Daniel Block - Naturopathy, Alchemy, Chronic Illness, & Mind-Body Connection 2:08:15

3M ago2:08:15

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Hey everybody! Episode 154 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Moshe Daniel Block. Moshe is a really interesting guy and is a Naturopathic doctor. We spoke about his background, naturopathic medicine, the mind-body connection, chronic illnesses, auto-immune conditions, the limits of the Western materialist medical model, the soul,…

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60 years of psychedelic research. Science, spirituality and consciousness with Bill Richards 59:46

3M ago59:46

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Bill Richards. Bill Richards, PhD, is a pioneering clinical psychologist and researcher in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Known for his work with psilocybin and LSD since the 1960s, he contributed to groundbreaking studies at Johns…

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Psychedelics and Magic with Julian Vayne 1:02:16

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Julian Vayne. Julian is a British occultist, psychonaut, and author known for his work in chaos magic, entheogenic spirituality, and modern paganism. He’s the author of several books including Getting Higher: The Manual of Psychedelic Ceremony…

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Ep. 153 - Satya - Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Psychedelic Therapy 2:00:04

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Hey everybody! Episode 153 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Satya. This was my second time speaking with her. I have had the chance to get to know Satya and her work more since the first interview and I was very impressed with her ability to bridge different modalities together to create cathartic experiences for her guests and to …

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Psychedelics are for everyone with Matt Zemon 57:56

4M ago57:56

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Matt Zemon. Matt is an educator, author, and leader in psychedelic wellness, specializing in the impact of psychedelics on mental health. Holding a master's degree in psychology and neuroscience, he has authored several bestselling books, incl…

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Ego, enlightenment and integration with Daniel Shankin 1:00:23

4M ago1:00:23

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Daniel Shankin, a mindfulness coach and psychedelic integration specialist. Daniel is the founder of TAM Integration, which provides support, education, and integration circles for those working with psychedelics. He also leads the Mountain TA…

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Ep. 152 - Manda Scott - Shamanism, Dreams, & Post-Capitalism Regenerative Economics 1:49:46

4M ago1:49:46

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Hey everybody! Episode 152 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Manda Scott. Manda is an author, podcasters, shamanic dreaming practitioner, and works on a number of regenerative projects. I really enjoyed sitting down and speaking with her about these subjects as well as what she describes as a trauma culture from the Roman conquest a…

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Why grandma's should smoke weed. Psychedelic storytelling with Lex Pelger 58:18

4M ago58:18

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Podcast Bio – Ayahuasca Podcast: Sam Believ with Lex Pelger In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Lex Pelger. Lex Pelger is a science communicator, writer, and educator specializing in psychedelics, cannabis, and human consciousness. With a background in biochemistry and molecular…

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From addiction to awakening with Austin West. Ayahuasca Podcast 54:43

4M ago54:43

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Austin West. Austin West is a certified psychedelic medicine practitioner, microdosing philosopher, and founder of Entheo Holistics. He specializes in helping men forge a life of purpose, power, and authenticity through psychedelic healing and…

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Ep. 151 - Brian James - Traumadelic: How a Western Model Limits the Wholeness of Shamanism 2:22:53

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Hey everybody! Episode 151 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with my friend Brian James. Brian now has the distinction of being the first guest to be featured three times on this podcast. I brought Brian on to speak about his new book, Traumadelic. I was really happy to have Brian on again to speak about how he sees the overemphasis on t…

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Interview with a Shaman at LaWayra. Taita Fernando, Nico and Crystal. 58:14

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Very unique format podcast where one of the LaWayra Ayahuasca retreat guests is interviewing a shaman (Taita) Fernando. And one of the facilitators Nico is translating. This should give you a good insight into the Shamans mind.By Sambeliev

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Sexual path to psychedelic states with Dr. Jenny Martin 57:44

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Jenny Martin. Dr. Jenny Martin is a researcher and expert in the science of consciousness, biofields, and energy medicine. Her work explores the intersection of physics, ancient wisdom, and modern science, particularly focusing on torsion …

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Ep. 150 - Martha Carlin - Gut Microbiome, Chronic Disease, & Holistic Health 2:08:00

5M ago2:08:00

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Hey everybody! Episode 150 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Martha Carlin. Martha has a fascinating story. After her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, she quit her job and dedicated her life to better understanding the root of the disease. She began to discover that the Western medical system didn’t have a lot of answ…

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Brandon Evans. From Tech CEO to running Ayahuasca retreats. 58:53

5M ago58:53

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Brendan Evans. Brendan is the CEO and co-founder of One Heart, an organization dedicated to guiding leaders through transformative experiences that foster personal growth and elevate consciousness. Before founding One Heart, Brendan built two …

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Ep. 149 - Alex Lasarev - Plant Medicine, Spiritual Evolution, COVID, & Comedy 2:08:52

5M ago2:08:52

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Hey everybody! Episode 149 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Alex Lasarev. I met Alex many years ago through a mutual friend, John Keegan, who I also had on the podcast (ep. 60). Over the years I really respected what Alex stood for, especially during the pandemic where he was, for me, a voice of reason and dissent against much of t…

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Lauren Taus - Emotional eating and Ayahuasca 1:00:38

5M ago1:00:38

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Lauren Taus, a licensed clinical therapist specializing in addiction and trauma treatment. Lauren is licensed in both New York and California and integrates alternative treatment modalities such as trauma-sensitive yoga and psychedelic-assiste…

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Rebecca Hayden. From Iboga to Ayahuasca. Hypnosis and integration. Ayahuasca Podcast 1:00:23

6M ago1:00:23

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Rebecca Hayden. Rebecca is a hypnosis practitioner specializing in personal growth, self-discovery, and healing. She is the host of Ayahuasca Talks Podcast, where she explores the transformative power of Ayahuasca and other plant medicines, em…

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