In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of <a href='https://www.lawayra.com'>www.lawayra.com</a>) has a conversation with Dr. Simon Ruffell — psychiatrist, researcher, and co-founder of Onaya Sciences. Simon is known for bridging Western psychiatry and traditional Amazonian plant medicine, completing a PhD on the therapeutic effects of ayahuasca and training in Shipibo curanderismo in Peru.
We touch upon topics of:
<ul>
<li>(00:47) Simon’s journey from psychiatry to the Amazon</li>
<li>(08:33) How ayahuasca heals: neuroplasticity, epigenetics & spirit work</li>
<li>(13:18) Indigenous perspectives on balance and illness</li>
<li>(16:11) Designing research with shamans & translating indigenous knowledge</li>
<li>(22:11) Safety concerns in Western psychedelic use without shamans</li>
<li>(31:05) 80% PTSD remission and other research findings</li>
<li>(35:23) Synchronicities and destiny on the healing path</li>
<li>(44:18) Ego traps: rushing to become a shaman</li>
<li>(50:36) Rethinking psychedelic education and training models</li>
<li>(58:52) The story and spirit of Agua Florida & evolving traditions</li>
</ul>
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to <a href='https://www.lawayra.com'>www.lawayra.com</a>.
Find more about Dr. Simon Ruffell and Onaya Sciences at <a href='https://www.onaya.science'>www.onaya.science</a> and on Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/drsimonruffell'>@drsimonruffell</a>.

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Simon Ruffell — psychiatrist, researcher, and co-founder of Onaya Sciences. Simon is known for bridging Western psychiatry and traditional Amazonian plant medicine, completing a PhD on the therapeutic effects of ayahuasca and training in Shipibo curanderismo in Peru. We touch upon topics of: (00:47) Simon’s journey from psychiatry to the Amazon (08:33) How ayahuasca heals: neuroplasticity, epigenetics & spirit work (13:18) Indigenous perspectives on balance and illness (16:11) Designing research with shamans & translating indigenous knowledge (22:11) Safety concerns in Western psychedelic use without shamans (31:05) 80% PTSD remission and other research findings (35:23) Synchronicities and destiny on the healing path (44:18) Ego traps: rushing to become a shaman (50:36) Rethinking psychedelic education and training models (58:52) The story and spirit of Agua Florida & evolving traditions If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to www.lawayra.com. Find more about Dr. Simon Ruffell and Onaya Sciences at www.onaya.science and on Instagram @drsimonruffell.

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of <a href="https://www.lawayra.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.lawayra.com</a>) has a conversation with Dr. Simon Ruffell — psychiatrist, researcher, and co-founder of Onaya Sciences. Simon is known for bridging Western psychiatry and traditional Amazonian plant medicine, completing a PhD on the therapeutic effects of ayahuasca and training in Shipibo curanderismo in Peru.
We touch upon topics of:
<ul>
<li>(00:47) Simon’s journey from psychiatry to the Amazon</li>
<li>(08:33) How ayahuasca heals: neuroplasticity, epigenetics &amp; spirit work</li>
<li>(13:18) Indigenous perspectives on balance and illness</li>
<li>(16:11) Designing research with shamans &amp; translating indigenous knowledge</li>
<li>(22:11) Safety concerns in Western psychedelic use without shamans</li>
<li>(31:05) 80% PTSD remission and other research findings</li>
<li>(35:23) Synchronicities and destiny on the healing path</li>
<li>(44:18) Ego traps: rushing to become a shaman</li>
<li>(50:36) Rethinking psychedelic education and training models</li>
<li>(58:52) The story and spirit of Agua Florida &amp; evolving traditions</li>
</ul>
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to <a href="https://www.lawayra.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.lawayra.com</a>.
Find more about Dr. Simon Ruffell and Onaya Sciences at <a href="https://www.onaya.science" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.onaya.science</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drsimonruffell" rel="noopener noreferrer">@drsimonruffell</a>.

Bridging western science with indigenous knowledge with Dr. Simon Ruffel

Podcast on everything related to Ayahuasca, Psychedelics and healing with Sam Believ.
Interviews with experts in psychedelics and Ayahuasca.
Success stories with Ayahuasca.

Ayahuasca Podcast explores the transformative world of plant medicine, psychedelics, and mental health, with a special focus on Ayahuasca. Hosted by Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat, this podcast dives deep into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, offering expert insights, personal stories, and conversations with thought leaders in the field of mental health, spirituality, and psychedelic therapy.

Each episode covers topics such as Ayahuasca integration, mental health breakthroughs, ketamine-assisted therapy, trauma healing, and the intersection of science and spirituality. Whether you’re curious about Ayahuasca or an experienced practitioner, Ayahuasca Podcast delivers valuable knowledge and real-world experiences from the frontiers of psychedelic therapy.

If you’re interested in plant medicine, mental health, and the latest in psychedelic research, Ayahuasca Podcast is your go-to resource. Learn how Ayahuasca and other psychedelics are helping people heal and transform their lives.

Visit www.ayahuascapodcast.com

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Oliver Glozik
Rick de Villiers
Doron Yitzhak 
Hamilton Souther
JoQueta Handy
Derek Dodds
Mary Telliano
Lily Eggers
Simon Tennant
Tracey Tee
Tim Laurence
Rachel Harris
Danielle Nova
Gabor Mate
Sam Lipman Stern
Lauren Sambataro
Kyle Buller
Joe Tafur
Chase Hudson
Ana Sa
Joshua Sylvae
Ian McCall
Phoenix White
Adrian Lozano
Ayla Schafer
Ryan Sprague
Eric Kaufmann
Vanessa Crites
Cam Leids
Ben Malcolm
Salimeh Tabrizi
Dave Rabin
Mike J Rosenfeld
Sebastian Hernandez
Spring Washam
Lauren Leiva
Lauren Alderfer
Maria Sophia Dimakos
Jesse Harless
Steve Thayer

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Podcast on everything related to Ayahuasca, Psychedelics and healing with Sam Believ. Interviews with experts in psychedelics and Ayahuasca. Success stories with Ayahuasca. Ayahuasca Podcast explores the transformative world of plant medicine, psychedelics, and mental health, with a special focus on Ayahuasca. Hosted by Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat, this podcast dives deep into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, offering expert insights, personal stories, and conversations with thought leaders in the field of mental health, spirituality, and psychedelic therapy. Each episode covers topics such as Ayahuasca integration, mental health breakthroughs, ketamine-assisted therapy, trauma healing, and the intersection of science and spirituality. Whether you’re curious about Ayahuasca or an experienced practitioner, Ayahuasca Podcast delivers valuable knowledge and real-world experiences from the frontiers of psychedelic therapy. If you’re interested in plant medicine, mental health, and the latest in psychedelic research, Ayahuasca Podcast is your go-to resource. Learn how Ayahuasca and other psychedelics are helping people heal and transform their lives. Visit www.ayahuascapodcast.com Here are some of the podcast guests Oliver Glozik Rick de Villiers Doron Yitzhak Hamilton Souther JoQueta Handy Derek Dodds Mary Telliano Lily Eggers Simon Tennant Tracey Tee Tim Laurence Rachel Harris Danielle Nova Gabor Mate Sam Lipman Stern Lauren Sambataro Kyle Buller Joe Tafur Chase Hudson Ana Sa Joshua Sylvae Ian McCall Phoenix White Adrian Lozano Ayla Schafer Ryan Sprague Eric Kaufmann Vanessa Crites Cam Leids Ben Malcolm Salimeh Tabrizi Dave Rabin Mike J Rosenfeld Sebastian Hernandez Spring Washam Lauren Leiva Lauren Alderfer Maria Sophia Dimakos Jesse Harless Steve Thayer

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