Best Jason Grechanik Podcasts (2025)

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#92: Nature’s Pharmacy: Understanding the Power of Plant Medicines With Jason Grechanik 1:11:34

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Can ancient plant medicines from Amazonian tobacco traditions to Celtic tree wisdom offer the healing, clarity, and transformation that modern pills cannot? Have you ever felt the limitations of conventional medicine in addressing deep‑seated emotional, spiritual, or existential concerns? On this episode of Beyond The Pills, host Josh Rimany invite…

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Psychedelics and astrology, archetypes, karma and shadow work with Jessica DiRuzza 55:11

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Jessica DiRuzza, a depth psychotherapist, astrologer, and educator. Jessica is the co-founder of Trust Psyche, where she integrates depth psychology and archetypal astrology to guide transformation. With 15+ years of experience, she teaches int…

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Placebo, open science and microdosing with Rotem Petranker 52:04

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Rotem Petranker, Associate Director of the Psychedelic Studies Research Program at the University of Toronto, co-founder of the Canadian Centre for Psychedelic Science, and a postdoctoral fellow at McMaster University. His work focuses on m…

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Ep. 165 - Alisa Reimer - Shamanism, Sound, & the Invisible Worlds 2:05:23

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Hey everybody! In this episode, I spoke with Alisa Reimer. Alisa was recommended to me by a listener of the podcast and I knew quickly she would be a great guest. We spoke about her background growing up in East Germany, the influence of her grandmother opening her to the invisible world, her time in Latin America and the influence of learning from…

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#93: Redefining Death: Kathryn Tucker on Dignity, Psychedelics & the Law 1:00:59

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What if death was not something to fear, but a sacred passage we could prepare for with dignity, compassion, and even healing? On this episode of Beyond the Pills, we welcome Professor Kathryn Tucker, one of the nation’s most influential voices at the intersection of law, medicine, and consciousness. Together, they unravel a conversation that chall…

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#91: The Secret Link Between Intimacy and Vitality After 40 With Shana James 1:04:47

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Could Intimacy Be the Missing Key to Vitality After 40? For more than 20 years, Shana James has been a trusted guide in the realm of relationships, offering profound insights into the causes of disconnection and the subtle art of rebuilding trust. A relationship coach with a Master’s in psychology, Shana is certified in DISC and Positive Intelligen…

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Vitamins V.S. Antidepressants. Nutritional psychiatry 1:06:02

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) speaks with Taron Fletcher, a biochemist and research specialist at Hardy Nutritionals, known for science-led mental health supplements. We explore: [00:01:00] Taron’s journey into nutritional research and the origins of Hardy Nutritionals [00:05:00] Lessons from ani…

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Ep. 164 - Udo Erasmus - Health and Inner Knowing 2:17:27

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Hey everybody! Episode 164 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Udo Erasmus. Udo is a very fascinating guy. We sat down and spoke of his incredible life, from his childhood fleeing WWII, his journey with psychedelics and religion, his quest into psychology and medicine, his pioneering work with healthy oils, and his journey of inner kn…

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#90: Mushrooms as Medicine: The Fungitarian Revolution With John James Staniszewski 1:00:12

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Mushrooms as Medicine: The Fungitarian Revolution On this episode of Beyond The Pills, we welcome John James Staniszewski, creator of Fungitarian Food and Fungitarian.life, and co-owner of Windy City Mushroom, the largest organic gourmet mushroom farm in the Midwest. A vocal advocate for plant medicine, John launched his site alongside their innova…

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Healing relationships with Psychedelics with Chandra Khalifian. Intimacy, trust, attachment and forgiveness. 48:06

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Chandra Khalifian, a clinical psychologist, researcher, and educator based in San Diego. Chandra is a pioneer in psychedelic-assisted couple therapy and co-founder of ENA, a clinic and research center focused on healing relationships throu…

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#89: The Molecule of Healing: How Nitric Oxide Could Be the Missing Link in Modern Wellness 57:22

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The Molecule of Healing: How Nitric Oxide Could Be the Missing Link in Modern Wellness In this powerhouse episode of Beyond the Pills, we welcome Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN—a trailblazer in integrative pharmacy with over 40 years of experience at the intersection of pharmaceutical science and clinical nutrition. Beth has worked alongside some of the wo…

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Ashley Glowiak – Psychedelic Parenting, Rewiring Family Systems with Psychedelics 59:15

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Ashley Glowiak, a licensed marriage and family therapist, PhD candidate in transformative studies, birth and postpartum doula, yoga teacher, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy trainee with MAPS. Ashley specializes in psychedelic-assisted psychoth…

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#88: She Sold Her Company to Bill Gates—Then Healed with Ayahuasca: Beate Chelette's Story 1:18:38

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What if the path to true healing doesn’t come in a bottle but in surrender? In this compelling episode of Beyond the Pills, host Josh Rimany welcomes Beate Chelette, a globally recognized business strategist who built and sold her company to Bill Gates in a multimillion-dollar deal. Known as The Growth Architect, Beate has guided thousands of entre…

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Ep. 163 - Marc-John Brown - Earth Based Traditions & Re-Indigenization of the Modern World 2:03:43

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Hey everybody! Episode 163 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with my friend Marc-John Brown. I met Marc-John a few years back practicing jiu-jitsu together with my friend and teacher Bruno Momeni (who I also interviewed for this podcast). I was impressed with Marc-John’s skill and we realized we were on similar paths. So it was a pleasur…

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#87: Leaving the System, Not the Mission: Dr. Susan Baumgaertel on Healing After Leaving Medicine 1:01:35

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Leaving the System, Not the Mission: Dr. Susan Baumgaertel on Healing After Medicine What if the very system you gave your life to—decades of dedication, care, and clinical excellence—became the very thing that broke your spirit? For Dr. Susan Baumgaertel, that question wasn’t theoretical. It was personal. After more than 25 years in internal medic…

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Brain mapping Ayahuasca experiences, Neuroplasticity, healing and measuring PTSD with Luke Jensen 55:34

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Luke Jensen, a former US Marine and National Guard veteran turned psychedelic researcher and neurofeedback practitioner. After his own healing journey with PTSD, Luke now leads veteran-focused retreats in Peru and pioneers research on brain ma…

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#86: The Hidden Forces Blocking Your Success—and How to Rewire Them With Ravinder Taylor 59:11

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What if the most powerful tool for healing, happiness, and success isn’t a pill but your mind? In this eye-opening episode of Beyond The Pills, we’re joined by Ravinder Taylor, author, hypnotherapist, and president of Progressive Awareness Research. With over 30 years of experience studying the science behind self-help, Ravinder dismantles common m…

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#85: Tech, Trees & Transformation: Maestro Hamilton Souther on Psychedelics, AI, and the Future of Human Consciousness 49:41

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What happens when ancient plant wisdom meets cutting-edge artificial intelligence? In this visionary episode of Beyond The Pills, we sit down with Maestro Hamilton Souther—pioneer of the global plant medicine movement, founder of Blue Morpho, and a rare voice at the crossroads of mysticism and modern technology. Known for guiding thousands through …

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Winning a championship on megadose of mushrooms with Mark Irwin 46:40

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Mark “The Shark” Irwin — former bare-knuckle boxing world champion turned psychedelic mental health advocate. Known for fighting on heroic doses of psilocybin, Mark now leads a nonprofit supporting athletes recovering from traumatic brain inju…

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#84: How the Endocannabinoid System Could Be the Key to Reversing Disease With Chip Paul 1:11:20

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How the Endocannabinoid System Could Be the Key to Reversing Disease In this eye-opening episode of Beyond The Pills, we sit down with Chip Paul, a leading global theorist on the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and a pioneer in holistic health innovation. Chip isn’t a physician—but his research, patents, and groundbreaking theories are influencing the…

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Ep. 162 - Dr. Bryan Ardis - Nicotine as Medicine, COVID, & Big Pharma 2:13:46

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Hey everybody! Episode 162 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Bryan Ardis. Dr. Ardis was recommended to me by a few friends due to his research on the benefits of nicotine. As I work with tobacco as medicine I found his research and ideas to be a great match. I also really respected Dr. Ardis’ stance during COVID, speaking up aga…

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#83: From the NFL to the Janitor's Closet—and Back Again: The Power of the Victory Mindset With Marques Ogden 48:06

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From the NFL to the Janitor's Closet—and Back Again: The Power of the Victory Mindset What if the greatest lessons in life don’t come from winning… but from rising after you’ve lost everything? On this episode of Beyond The Pills, we sit down with Marques Ogden—former NFL athlete turned bestselling author, keynote speaker, business strategist, and …

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Elizabeth Ramirez - conscious entrepreneurship, awakening, bridging business and ancestral wisdom. 1:00:43

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Elizabeth Ramírez, a Colombian mentor, speaker, and former corporate strategist who left behind a high-powered consulting career in Switzerland to follow her heart into the world of ancestral medicine, spiritual coaching, and conscious leaders…

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#82: What’s Silently Fueling Aging—And How to Stop It Naturally With Dr. Jeff Gross 48:55

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What’s Silently Fueling Disease and Aging—And How to Stop It Naturally In an age where medical innovation often feels like science fiction, few are standing at the intersection of neuroscience, regenerative medicine, and biohacking quite like Dr. Gross. On this powerful episode of Beyond The Pills, we’re joined by Dr. Gross—a board-certified neurol…

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#81: Lost in the Cycle of Pain? These 6 Simple Shifts Can Transform Your Life With Britt Brandon 55:09

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Lost in the Cycle of Pain? These 6 Simple Shifts Can Transform Your Life What if true healing doesn’t come from a prescription—but from within? In this powerful episode of Beyond The Pills, we sit down with wellness expert, bestselling author, and survivor Britt Brandon, who shares her remarkable journey from homelessness and addiction to global im…

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

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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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#80: The Future of Personalized Health Is Here With Jeremy Malecha, CEO of Biocanic 56:48

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Is it possible to feel better at 48 than you did at 28? Jeremy Malecha believes it is and he’s living proof. In this powerful episode of Beyond The Pills, host Josh Rimany sits down with Jeremy Malecha, CEO and co-founder of Biocanic, to explore how integrative medicine, personalized health data, and empowered consumer advocacy are reshaping the fu…

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

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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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#79: Harnessing EFT Tapping for Emotional and Physical Transformation with Ruthi Cohen-Joyner 56:30

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Harnessing EFT Tapping for Emotional and Physical Transformation In this episode of Beyond The Pills, we welcome Ruthi Cohen-Joyner, NBHWC-Certified Integrative Wellness Coach and Advanced EFT Tapping Practitioner. With a passion for helping women step into their next chapter of life, Ruthi shares how emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being c…

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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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#78: Healing Trauma, Activating Power, and Living Your Highest-Self Timeline — with Jesse Warner 1:13:09

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What if healing isn’t just about feeling better—but becoming who you were created to be? In this soul-expanding episode of Beyond The Pills, host Josh Rimany sits down with Jesse Warner—also known as J. Warner—a Board-Certified Licensed Acupuncturist, herbalist, spiritual mentor, and the creator of the 9-Light Activation and Kuji-Kiri Mastery frame…

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#77: Skin to Soul: Redefining Health and Healing Through Fascia with Anna Rahe 45:32

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Skin to Soul: Redefining Health and Healing Through Fascia What if the true key to vitality, healing, and resilience isn’t in your muscles or bones—but in the hidden network of connective tissue that holds everything together? In this transformative episode of Beyond the Pills, we sit down with Anna Rahe, founder of GST Body, fascia-focused wellnes…

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

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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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#76: Is Erectile Dysfunction the Body’s Early Warning System? Dr. Elliot Justin Explains 43:16

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Is It Time to Redefine Sexual Health? A Disruptive Conversation with Elliot Justin, MD What if we told you that your sexual health is one of the most accurate indicators of your overall health—and that a wearable device might detect early signs of heart disease before your doctor does? In this powerful episode of Beyond The Pills, we sit down with …

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

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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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#75: The Fundamentals of Influence: Building a Dream Life with Corey Poirier, Founder of bLU Talks 47:41

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The Fundamentals of Influence: Building a Dream Life with Corey Poirier In this inspiring episode of Beyond The Pills, we welcome Corey Poirier, a multiple-time TEDx speaker, bestselling author, Forbes and Entrepreneur columnist, and founder of both The Speaking Program and bLU Talks. With over 6,500 interviews with the world’s top leaders under hi…

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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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#73: Psychedelics, Parenthood & Rediscovering Your True Self with Nikita Lavallie 56:11

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Breaking Free: Psychedelics, Parenthood & Rediscovering Your True Self with Nikita Lavallie In this powerful episode of Beyond The Pills, we sit down with coach and integration guide Nikita Lavallie, whose transformational journey through plant medicine led her to redefine her identity, overcome postpartum depression, and step fully into a life of …

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#74: From Burnout to Balance: Reclaiming Joy in Medicine with Dr. Mary Leung 44:27

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From Burnout to Balance: Reclaiming Joy in Medicine with Dr. Mary Leung In this inspiring episode of Beyond The Pills, we sit down with Dr. Mary Leung—a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology—who is on a mission to help fellow physicians rediscover joy, purpose, and peace through the power of mindset…

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#72: Healing Isn’t Fixing—It’s Returning to Yourself With Oliver James Jenkin 47:52

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What if healing didn’t mean fixing yourself, but remembering who you already are? On this episode of Beyond The Pills, Josh Rimany welcomes Oliver James Jenkin, a compassionate guide and subject-matter expert in helping people gently reconnect with their inner strength, creativity, and peace. Through his calming presence and holistic approach, Oliv…

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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…