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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ has a conversation with Cory Firth. Cory is a psychedelic coach and consultant, former Executive Director of the Psychedelic Association of Canada, and a leading voice in mental health policy reform and flow state neuroscience. After overcoming a 20-year battle with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, Cory now helps others bridge ancient wisdom and modern science to unlock human potential and live more integrated, purpose-driven lives.
We touch upon topics of
00:00–02:30 Cory’s childhood, early depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation
02:30–07:00 Entrepreneurship, burnout, health struggles, and searching for healing
07:00–11:30 Discovering ayahuasca and the first life-changing ceremony
11:30–15:30 Integration challenges and leaving his marketing agency
15:30–20:00 Founding work in the Psychedelic Association of Canada and policy reform
20:00–24:30 Psychedelic advocacy, MDMA and psilocybin access in Canada
24:30–31:00 Trauma-driven performance and learning to channel ambition differently
31:00–36:30 Flow states, effortless action, and the neuroscience of optimal performance
36:30–43:00 The relationship between psychedelics and accessing flow
43:00–48:30 Parenting, morning routines, and finding balance with young children
48:30–54:00 Psychedelics and fatherhood, relationships, and emotional growth
54:00–58:00 Postpartum challenges, resilience, and healing through psychedelics
58:00–01:03:00 The future of psychedelic access, culture, and policy change
01:03:00–01:06:00 Integrating psychedelic philosophy into everyday life and society
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to www.lawayra.com
Find more about Cory Firth at coryf.com and follow his writing and updates on LinkedIn. You can also watch his banned TED-style talk on YouTube where he shares more of his personal story.
By Sam Believ5
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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ has a conversation with Cory Firth. Cory is a psychedelic coach and consultant, former Executive Director of the Psychedelic Association of Canada, and a leading voice in mental health policy reform and flow state neuroscience. After overcoming a 20-year battle with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, Cory now helps others bridge ancient wisdom and modern science to unlock human potential and live more integrated, purpose-driven lives.
We touch upon topics of
00:00–02:30 Cory’s childhood, early depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation
02:30–07:00 Entrepreneurship, burnout, health struggles, and searching for healing
07:00–11:30 Discovering ayahuasca and the first life-changing ceremony
11:30–15:30 Integration challenges and leaving his marketing agency
15:30–20:00 Founding work in the Psychedelic Association of Canada and policy reform
20:00–24:30 Psychedelic advocacy, MDMA and psilocybin access in Canada
24:30–31:00 Trauma-driven performance and learning to channel ambition differently
31:00–36:30 Flow states, effortless action, and the neuroscience of optimal performance
36:30–43:00 The relationship between psychedelics and accessing flow
43:00–48:30 Parenting, morning routines, and finding balance with young children
48:30–54:00 Psychedelics and fatherhood, relationships, and emotional growth
54:00–58:00 Postpartum challenges, resilience, and healing through psychedelics
58:00–01:03:00 The future of psychedelic access, culture, and policy change
01:03:00–01:06:00 Integrating psychedelic philosophy into everyday life and society
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to www.lawayra.com
Find more about Cory Firth at coryf.com and follow his writing and updates on LinkedIn. You can also watch his banned TED-style talk on YouTube where he shares more of his personal story.

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