In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Norman Ohler, investigative author and storyteller known for his bestselling books Blitzed and Tripped. Norman’s work explores the hidden influence of drugs in history — from methamphetamine use in Nazi Germany to the political suppression of psychedelics — and challenges how we think about drugs and society. We touch upon topics of: 00:36 – Norman’s personal journey into investigating drugs and hidden histories 01:28 – Nazi Germany’s use of methamphetamine and Hitler’s daily drug injections 07:30 – Could Hitler on ayahuasca have changed history? 09:36 – The untold origins of LSD and Nazi/CIA “truth drug” experiments 18:17 – Norman’s book Tripped, dementia research, and microdosing LSD with his parents 22:01 – Brain mapping studies with ayahuasca and early results from Sam’s retreat 25:08 – Capitalism, government control, and why psychedelics remain illegal 29:01 – Vision for an egalitarian, borderless, AI-supported global society 36:21 – Capitalism vs. spirituality and building new economic models with blockchain/AI 42:01 – How psychedelics foster empathy, healing, and potential planetary change 49:18 – Norman’s political vision and plan to run for German Chancellor 53:39 – Ancient ritual use of psychoactive plants and why prohibition is anti-human If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to www.lawayra.com. Find more about Norman Ohler at substack https://stonedsapiens.substack.com/ And check out his books Blitzed and Tripped.

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