In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of <a href='http://www.lawayra.com'>www.lawayra.com</a>) has a conversation with Metta Beshay, a filmmaker, musician, and creator known for his citizen-scientist approach to ethnobotany and plant traditions. Metta explores misunderstood substances, Indigenous cultures, and the realities behind modern plant-medicine tourism with humor, skepticism, and deep curiosity.
We touch upon topics of:
<ul>
<li>
Metta’s path from viral videos to ethnobotany storytelling (03:30–05:00)
</li>
<li>
The realities of the Amazon jungle vs romanticized ideas (34:00–36:30)
</li>
<li>
Indigenous cultures, tribal politics, and modern monetization (07:30–09:30)
</li>
<li>
Comparing Aya experiences with other altered states (26:00–28:00)
</li>
<li>
Music, icaros, and sound as a healing tool (19:00–24:00)
</li>
<li>
Spirituality vs skepticism and cultural context (38:00–41:30)
</li>
<li>
Ethics of retreat culture and shaman training (43:30–45:30)
</li>
</ul>
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to <a href='http://www.lawayra.com'>www.lawayra.com</a>
Find more about Metta Beshay on YouTube and Instagram at @MettaBeshay

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Metta Beshay, a filmmaker, musician, and creator known for his citizen-scientist approach to ethnobotany and plant traditions. Metta explores misunderstood substances, Indigenous cultures, and the realities behind modern plant-medicine tourism with humor, skepticism, and deep curiosity. We touch upon topics of: Metta’s path from viral videos to ethnobotany storytelling (03:30–05:00) The realities of the Amazon jungle vs romanticized ideas (34:00–36:30) Indigenous cultures, tribal politics, and modern monetization (07:30–09:30) Comparing Aya experiences with other altered states (26:00–28:00) Music, icaros, and sound as a healing tool (19:00–24:00) Spirituality vs skepticism and cultural context (38:00–41:30) Ethics of retreat culture and shaman training (43:30–45:30) If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to www.lawayra.com Find more about Metta Beshay on YouTube and Instagram at @MettaBeshay

In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of <a href="http://www.lawayra.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.lawayra.com</a>) has a conversation with Metta Beshay, a filmmaker, musician, and creator known for his citizen-scientist approach to ethnobotany and plant traditions. Metta explores misunderstood substances, Indigenous cultures, and the realities behind modern plant-medicine tourism with humor, skepticism, and deep curiosity.
We touch upon topics of:
<ul>
<li>
Metta’s path from viral videos to ethnobotany storytelling (03:30–05:00)
</li>
<li>
The realities of the Amazon jungle vs romanticized ideas (34:00–36:30)
</li>
<li>
Indigenous cultures, tribal politics, and modern monetization (07:30–09:30)
</li>
<li>
Comparing Aya experiences with other altered states (26:00–28:00)
</li>
<li>
Music, icaros, and sound as a healing tool (19:00–24:00)
</li>
<li>
Spirituality vs skepticism and cultural context (38:00–41:30)
</li>
<li>
Ethics of retreat culture and shaman training (43:30–45:30)
</li>
</ul>
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to <a href="http://www.lawayra.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.lawayra.com</a>
Find more about Metta Beshay on YouTube and Instagram at @MettaBeshay

Metta Beshay, citizen science in Amazon, Gringo experiences, Icaros and Ayahuasca tourism.

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 spiritual awakening.
What you’ll learn:
<ul>
<li>
Expert Interviews: Conversations with world-renowned scientists, doctors, and shamans.
</li>
<li>
Healing Stories: Real-life accounts of overcoming PTSD, depression, and addiction through Ayahuasca.
</li>
<li>
Integration &amp; Safety: Practical advice on Ayahuasca integration, preparation, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
</li>
<li>
The Frontiers of Science: Latest research on Ayahuasca, Ketamine, Psilocybin, and the intersection of science and spirituality.
</li>
</ul>
Whether you are a curious beginner or an experienced practitioner, join us as we bridge Western medicine with ancient Amazonian traditions to help you heal and transform your life.
Visit our home: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ayahuascapodcast.com" class="ng-star-inserted" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.ayahuascapodcast.com</a> Retreat with us: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lawayra.com" class="ng-star-inserted" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.lawayra.com</a>
Top Featured Guests
International Public Figures
<ol start="1">
<li>
Gabor Maté (World-renowned expert on trauma and addiction)
</li>
<li>
Dennis McKenna (Legendary ethnobotanist and psychedelic pioneer)
</li>
<li>
Wade Davis (National Geographic Explorer, world-famous anthropologist)
</li>
<li>
Paul Austin (Founder of The Third Wave, major figure in microdosing)
</li>
<li>
Ian McCall (Former UFC fighter and psychedelic advocate)
</li>
<li>
Bill Richards (Psilocybin research pioneer at Johns Hopkins)
</li>
<li>
Troy Casey (The "Certified Health Nut," major social media presence)
</li>
<li>
Hamilton Souther (Well-known shaman and founder of Blue Morpho)
</li>
</ol>
Influential Thought Leaders &amp; Authors
<ul>
<li>
Dave Rabin (Neuroscientist/Psychiatrist, Apollo Neuro founder)
</li>
<li>
Lauren Taus (Leading psychedelic-assisted therapist)
</li>
<li>
Bia Labate (Executive Director of Chacruna Institute)
</li>
<li>
Norman Ohler (Author of the NYT bestseller Blitzed)
</li>
<li>
Spring Washam (Prominent meditation teacher and author)
</li>
<li>
Joe Tafur (Author of The Fellowship of the River)
</li>
<li>
Alex Beiner (Author and executive director of Rebel Wisdom)
</li>
<li>
Jesse Harless (Expert on recovery and heart-centered leadership)
</li>
<li>
Tracey Tee (Founder of Moms on Mushrooms)
</li>
<li>
Kyle Buller (Co-founder of Psychedelics Today)
</li>
</ul>
Industry Experts &amp; Specialized Practitioners
<ul>
<li>
Marc Aixala
</li>
<li>
Rick Barnett
</li>
<li>
Steve Thayer
</li>
<li>
Rotem Petranker
</li>
<li>
Salimeh Tabrizi
</li>
<li>
Ayla Schafer
</li>
<li>
Lex Pelger
</li>
<li>
Daniel Shankin
</li>
<li>
Natasia Pelgrom
</li>
<li>
Nick Courtright
</li>
<li>
Matt Zemon
</li>
<li>
Shawn Wells
</li>
</ul>

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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 spiritual awakening. What you’ll learn: Expert Interviews: Conversations with world-renowned scientists, doctors, and shamans. Healing Stories: Real-life accounts of overcoming PTSD, depression, and addiction through Ayahuasca. Integration & Safety: Practical advice on Ayahuasca integration, preparation, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. The Frontiers of Science: Latest research on Ayahuasca, Ketamine, Psilocybin, and the intersection of science and spirituality. Whether you are a curious beginner or an experienced practitioner, join us as we bridge Western medicine with ancient Amazonian traditions to help you heal and transform your life. Visit our home: www.ayahuascapodcast.com Retreat with us: www.lawayra.com Top Featured Guests International Public Figures Gabor Maté (World-renowned expert on trauma and addiction) Dennis McKenna (Legendary ethnobotanist and psychedelic pioneer) Wade Davis (National Geographic Explorer, world-famous anthropologist) Paul Austin (Founder of The Third Wave, major figure in microdosing) Ian McCall (Former UFC fighter and psychedelic advocate) Bill Richards (Psilocybin research pioneer at Johns Hopkins) Troy Casey (The "Certified Health Nut," major social media presence) Hamilton Souther (Well-known shaman and founder of Blue Morpho) Influential Thought Leaders & Authors Dave Rabin (Neuroscientist/Psychiatrist, Apollo Neuro founder) Lauren Taus (Leading psychedelic-assisted therapist) Bia Labate (Executive Director of Chacruna Institute) Norman Ohler (Author of the NYT bestseller Blitzed) Spring Washam (Prominent meditation teacher and author) Joe Tafur (Author of The Fellowship of the River) Alex Beiner (Author and executive director of Rebel Wisdom) Jesse Harless (Expert on recovery and heart-centered leadership) Tracey Tee (Founder of Moms on Mushrooms) Kyle Buller (Co-founder of Psychedelics Today) Industry Experts & Specialized Practitioners Marc Aixala Rick Barnett Steve Thayer Rotem Petranker Salimeh Tabrizi Ayla Schafer Lex Pelger Daniel Shankin Natasia Pelgrom Nick Courtright Matt Zemon Shawn Wells

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 spiritual awakening.
What you’ll learn:
<ul>
<li>
Expert Interviews: Conversations with world-renowned scientists, doctors, and shamans.
</li>
<li>
Healing Stories: Real-life accounts of overcoming PTSD, depression, and addiction through Ayahuasca.
</li>
<li>
Integration &amp; Safety: Practical advice on Ayahuasca integration, preparation, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
</li>
<li>
The Frontiers of Science: Latest research on Ayahuasca, Ketamine, Psilocybin, and the intersection of science and spirituality.
</li>
</ul>
Whether you are a curious beginner or an experienced practitioner, join us as we bridge Western medicine with ancient Amazonian traditions to help you heal and transform your life.
Visit our home: <a href="http://www.ayahuascapodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.ayahuascapodcast.com</a> Retreat with us: <a href="http://www.lawayra.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.lawayra.com</a>
Top Featured Guests
International Public Figures
<ol>
<li>
Gabor Maté (World-renowned expert on trauma and addiction)
</li>
<li>
Dennis McKenna (Legendary ethnobotanist and psychedelic pioneer)
</li>
<li>
Wade Davis (National Geographic Explorer, world-famous anthropologist)
</li>
<li>
Paul Austin (Founder of The Third Wave, major figure in microdosing)
</li>
<li>
Ian McCall (Former UFC fighter and psychedelic advocate)
</li>
<li>
Bill Richards (Psilocybin research pioneer at Johns Hopkins)
</li>
<li>
Troy Casey (The "Certified Health Nut," major social media presence)
</li>
<li>
Hamilton Souther (Well-known shaman and founder of Blue Morpho)
</li>
</ol>
Influential Thought Leaders &amp; Authors
<ul>
<li>
Dave Rabin (Neuroscientist/Psychiatrist, Apollo Neuro founder)
</li>
<li>
Lauren Taus (Leading psychedelic-assisted therapist)
</li>
<li>
Bia Labate (Executive Director of Chacruna Institute)
</li>
<li>
Norman Ohler (Author of the NYT bestseller Blitzed)
</li>
<li>
Spring Washam (Prominent meditation teacher and author)
</li>
<li>
Joe Tafur (Author of The Fellowship of the River)
</li>
<li>
Alex Beiner (Author and executive director of Rebel Wisdom)
</li>
<li>
Jesse Harless (Expert on recovery and heart-centered leadership)
</li>
<li>
Tracey Tee (Founder of Moms on Mushrooms)
</li>
<li>
Kyle Buller (Co-founder of Psychedelics Today)
</li>
</ul>
Industry Experts &amp; Specialized Practitioners
<ul>
<li>
Marc Aixala
</li>
<li>
Rick Barnett
</li>
<li>
Steve Thayer
</li>
<li>
Rotem Petranker
</li>
<li>
Salimeh Tabrizi
</li>
<li>
Ayla Schafer
</li>
<li>
Lex Pelger
</li>
<li>
Daniel Shankin
</li>
<li>
Natasia Pelgrom
</li>
<li>
Nick Courtright
</li>
<li>
Matt Zemon
</li>
<li>
Shawn Wells
</li>
</ul>

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