In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Steve Thayer, PhD, a clinical psychologist specializing in psychedelic-assisted therapy, particularly with ketamine. Steve is the clinical director for psychotherapy and training at Numinus and co-hosts the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast. We touch upon topics like: Steve’s journey into mental health and psychedelics (00:57) Ketamine-assisted therapy and its benefits (03:18) Spirituality and intuition in personal growth (05:56) Challenges faced by first responders and veterans (13:19) Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy vs. traditional therapy (16:52) Accelerating the therapeutic process with psychedelics (18:25) Psychological flexibility and the impact of psychedelics (19:24) The role of facilitators in ensuring safe psychedelic experiences (50:42) The importance of training and self-awareness for facilitators (51:12) If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com. Find more about Steve Thayer at www.drstevethayer.com or on Instagram @drstevethayer.

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