Hello everyone, I’m Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Retreat near Medellin, Colombia. Trauma can have a profound and lasting impact on an individual’s life, affecting mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Today, I want to explore how ayahuasca might offer a path towards healing for those carrying the weight of trauma. Ayahuasca, a powerful plant-based brew […]
Key Takeaways Ayahuasca may help some people see relationship patterns more clearly, which can support better choices and more honest talks. People often report increased self-awareness and empathy after ceremonies, which may improve how partners communicate. Ayahuasca can bring up unresolved emotions or past experiences, which may support healing, but it can also be intense. […]
Key Takeaways Ayahuasca may help some people process breakup grief by bringing up emotions and offering new personal insights during ceremony. A breakup can trigger stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance), and naming these stages can help normalize what you feel. Safe preparation matters, avoid interacting drugs and medications, follow dietary guidance, and […]
Key Takeaways Ayahuasca-assisted therapy may help some people reduce substance cravings and address underlying trauma, especially when paired with screening, supervision, and post-ceremony integration support. Ayahuasca contains DMT and beta-carbolines (MAO inhibitors) that affect serotonin receptors and can trigger intense psychological experiences, including strong emotions and vivid visions. Many participants report new insight into the […]
Key Takeaways Ayahuasca is not a guaranteed cure for cannabis use disorder, but some people report it helps them understand the emotional drivers behind their weed use. Ayahuasca is a traditional Amazonian brew made from Banisteriopsis caapi and Psychotria viridis, its effects come from harmala alkaloids (MAO inhibitors) and DMT. Some early research and reported […]
