Best Rachel Hernandez Podcasts (2025)

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MOON OF THE WOLF with Tommy Hobson 1:55:42

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Aaaaa-rooooooOOOOOOO! Werewolf-philes and lycanthrope enthusiasts unite as today's Monday Afternoon Movie is all about your favorite furry moon loving creatures of the night. MOON OF THE WOLF is a 1972 ABC Movie of the Week starring David Janssen, Barbara Rush, and Geoffrey Lewis, father of the lovely Juliette Lewis. Fun fact: The director, Daniel …

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Episode 27 :: The Electric Bat Cast 1:15:31

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Rachel and Cale are back with more pinball talk! • Earnings report for May and June • How to start a pinball league in Latvia • Should you wax your playfields • Do we allow Stern games to automatically update And much, much more! Get free shipping on your Marco Specialties orders over $150 with code EBA150 at checkout Follow this crazy adventure on…

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Ashley Glowiak – Psychedelic Parenting, Rewiring Family Systems with Psychedelics 59:15

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Ashley Glowiak, a licensed marriage and family therapist, PhD candidate in transformative studies, birth and postpartum doula, yoga teacher, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy trainee with MAPS. Ashley specializes in psychedelic-assisted psychoth…

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Why Clean Energy Is Not Enough: John Farrell on Lessons from David Morris 26:07

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When ILSR co-founder David Morris published his pamphlet The Dawning of Solar Cells in 1975, nearly the only people using solar power were those in the Apollo program at NASA. Yet David saw decades into the future as he laid out a vision for community control and local ownership of a solar power system that was better for the climate and kept much …

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Brain mapping Ayahuasca experiences, Neuroplasticity, healing and measuring PTSD with Luke Jensen 55:34

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Luke Jensen, a former US Marine and National Guard veteran turned psychedelic researcher and neurofeedback practitioner. After his own healing journey with PTSD, Luke now leads veteran-focused retreats in Peru and pioneers research on brain ma…

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The Problems You Can Solve: Stacy Mitchell on David Morris’s Legacy 26:07

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On this week's episode of Building Local Power, we continue our series honoring ILSR's co-founder David Morris, who passed away in June. One way to measure the impact of someone's work is to measure their influence on those they mentored. And if you ask Stacy Mitchell, the word "influence" isn't even sufficient for what she learned from David Morri…

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Winning a championship on megadose of mushrooms with Mark Irwin 46:40

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Mark “The Shark” Irwin — former bare-knuckle boxing world champion turned psychedelic mental health advocate. Known for fighting on heroic doses of psilocybin, Mark now leads a nonprofit supporting athletes recovering from traumatic brain inju…

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Elizabeth Ramirez - conscious entrepreneurship, awakening, bridging business and ancestral wisdom. 1:00:43

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Elizabeth Ramírez, a Colombian mentor, speaker, and former corporate strategist who left behind a high-powered consulting career in Switzerland to follow her heart into the world of ancestral medicine, spiritual coaching, and conscious leaders…

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What Cities Can Do: Remembering David Morris 33:57

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Here at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, we recently received some shocking news as we learned of the sudden passing of our beloved co-founder, David Morris. A giant in the antimonopoly field, an innovative thinker ahead of his time, and a crucial mentor to so many of us here at ILSR, David will be missed. I imagine I wasn’t alone in diving i…

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Dance: Not Just Pirouettes 59:22

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In this episode, hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, sit down with longtime TAHPERD members Janice Perez Longino, a PE teacher in Rockwall ISD, and Juliana Williams, a high school dance instructor in Dallas ISD. Together, they explore how integrating dance into physical education not only boosts athletic performance but also builds student conf…

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SWEET, SWEET RACHEL with Bridger Winegar 1:29:31

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Eye! Knife! Raven! Doll! Coffin! Sam is back for your monthly Monday Afternoon adventure. Today's wild movie? Sweet, Sweet Rachel, a 1971 TV movie starring Pat Hingle, Louise Latham, and Alex Dreier. When a murderer strikes using psychic power as a weapon, an expert on paranormal and ESP abilities uses his knowledge to try andtrack down the killer.…

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Dennis McKenna - Ayahuasca, mushrooms, human symbiosis with Nature. 1:03:45

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dennis McKenna, PhD—renowned ethnopharmacologist, author, co-founder of the McKenna Academy, and pioneer in psychedelic research for over 40 years. A central figure in the psychedelic renaissance, Dennis has explored the intersection of plant …

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Jason Grechanik - tobacco, cosmovisión, the path of curandero. 1:26:37

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Jason Grechanik — a curandero, tabacero, and the host of The Universe Within podcast. Jason spent over a decade living in the Peruvian Amazon training in the Shipibo tradition. His work bridges plant medicine, traditional cosmologies, and deep…

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Ayahuasca, masculinity, volunteering at LaWayra with Rinus Van Offeren 1:04:01

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Rinus van Offeren. Rinus is a former Dutch special forces bodyguard who once protected royalty and politicians, and is now a men’s coach helping others heal through emotional reconnection and plant medicine. His transformation from a high-stre…

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Increasing Internet Access at the Speed of Trust: Sean Gonsalves on the Digital Equity Act

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The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act represented one of the largest ever investments in broadband infrastructure. Many in the digital equity space believed the bill would go a long way to solve the digital divide. Provisions like the Digital Equity Act promised to be powerful tools in ensuring fast and reliable Internet access for all, r…

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David Londoño - bad trips, safety, healing, integration and Colombian plant medicine. 44:35

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with David Londoño. David is a Colombian psychologist and researcher at ICEERS (International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research, and Service). With over 20 years of experience, he focuses on the therapeutic use of Ayahuasca, safety prot…

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Mindset, Leadership, and Living with Purpose: A Framework for Success 51:06

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In this episode, hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, are joined by Pasha Cook—author, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker for the upcoming TAHPERD Summer Conference—for an inspiring conversation on resilience, leadership, and personal transformation. Pasha shares her powerful journey from college basketball player to first-generation college grad…

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Episode 26 :: The Electric Bat Cast 1:07:27

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Rachel and Cale are back with more pinball talk! • Earnings report for April • Should you polish your balls • What's up with the old Stern coil stop screws • Do major tournaments use a special flipper rubber Get free shipping on your Marco Specialties orders over $150 with code EBA150 at checkout Follow this crazy adventure on our social channels I…

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Troy Casey - certified health nut, from Versace model to jungle medicine, ripped at 60. 58:33

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Troy Casey, also known as the Certified Health Nut. Troy is a holistic health coach, author of Ripped at 50, and former Versace model who transformed his life through fasting, herbal medicine, breathwork, indigenous healing, and ayahuasca. We …

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The Human Side of Government Work: Paola Santana on Procurement 22:51

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The United States government is one of the biggest purchasers in the world. Few people or entities spend more money on more goods and services. Add state and local governments to the mix, and you have a massive market with the potential for a lot of businesses to make a lot of money. The process of governments purchasing from businesses, called pro…

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WOMEN IN CHAINS with Pete Zias 1:25:31

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Let the prison tropes begin! Sam Pancake has a hot caged piece of heat for you with this episode. The movie? WOMEN IN CHAINS, the 1972 American television film directed by Bernard L. Kowalski. Originally released for ABC's Movie of the Week, the film stars Ida Lupino, Jessica Walter & Belinda Montgomery. Sam's guest today is Pete Zias: actor, comme…

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David Hodges - god, mushrooms and law. 59:16

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dave Hodges. Dave is the founder of the Church of Ambrosia, a psychedelic church in Oakland, California, known for its use of mushrooms as sacraments. With over 125,000 members, Dave is one of the most outspoken advocates for entheogens as rel…

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Micah Stover - healing psychedelics, trauma, integration and the power of the village. 45:46

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Micah Stover, a certified psychedelic somatic therapist, educator, and author of Healing Psychedelics. Based in Mexico, Micah specializes in trauma healing through plant medicine, blending clinical models with indigenous traditions. Her work i…

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The Champion of Local Champions: Recast City’s Ilana Preuss 23:33

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One way to build local power is to catalyze change directly in your community. Another, equally important method is to catalyze the catalysts. To really make change and build sustainable local economies, we need not only entrepreneurs but also people connecting entrepreneurs to each other — someone to champion the local champions. There is solid pr…

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Choosing the right healing path with LanaRose Berger 54:46

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Lana Rose Berger, a holistic health advocate and the founder of Conscious Concierge, a wellness service offering personalized guidance for those exploring alternative healing modalities. Topics discussed in this episode include: Lana’s journey…

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Health Ed Matters: Building Lifelong Wellness in Schools 43:29

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In this episode, hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, sit down with Felicia Ceaser-White, Coordinator, K-12 Health and Physical Education Curriculum with Houston ISD, and Amber Macneish, Physical Education, Health Education and Wellness Coordinator with Pasadena ISD, about the vital role health education plays in shaping lifelong wellness. They …

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Filming the best Ayahuasca Documentary with Sam Lipman-Stern 1:24:28

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Emmy-nominated documentary director Sam Lipman-Stern. Known for HBO’s Telemarketers, Sam opens up about his journey from media burnout and antidepressant use to profound emotional transformation through Ayahuasca, which inspired their upcoming…

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The Diner Building Community In Times of Crisis: Ladybird’s Meg Heriford

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Saturday, March 14, 2020, was even busier than the typical bustling Saturday at Ladybird Diner in Lawrence, Kansas. Bottles of handmade hand sanitizer were perched on each table. It was Pi Day, a special occasion for the homey diner famous for its pie. But Ladybird owner Meg Heriford was scared and unsure. The crowds were enough to convince her not…

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RITUAL OF EVIL with Stacie Ponder 1:51:38

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Let the Ritual of Evil begin! This month's episode of Monday Afternoon Movie brings back super podcast guest Stacie Ponder to dissect the classic RITUAL OF EVIL, a 1970 American made-for-television drama directed by Robert Day and starring Louis Jourdan. It was made as a sequel to Fear No Evil (1969) Want to show your support for Sam & The Monday A…

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Episode 25 :: The Electric Bat Cast 44:50

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Rachel and Cale are back with more pinball talk! • Featuring special guest Jamie Burchell • Earnings report for March • And a bunch of other pinball related chit chat Get free shipping on your Marco Specialties orders over $150 with code EBA150 at checkout Follow this crazy adventure on our social channels Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elect…

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Gabor Maté on Trauma, Ayahuasca and the wisdom of pain. 48:55

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté. Gabor is a renowned physician, speaker, and author best known for his groundbreaking work on trauma, addiction, child development, and the mind-body connection. His books include In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts and The Myth of No…

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Healing trauma through art, dance and psychedelics with Robin Kurland 56:01

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Robin Kurland. Robin is a licensed marriage and family therapist and psychedelic integration specialist with nearly 20 years of experience. Based in Sacramento, she works with trauma, addiction, sexual abuse survivors, and veterans, blending e…

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Where Things Are Happening: Ron Knox on the State(s) of Antitrust 27:46

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Ron Knox was a successful reporter covering antitrust and antimonopoly issues until he couldn't take it any more. His growing passion for the fight against corporate power didn't match a reporter's need for neutrality and objectivity. Shedding the mantle of neutrality, Knox joined ILSR to fight for what he believed in: building local power and resi…

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Ayahuasca and Yoga with Brigitte Kolibab 53:11

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Brigitte Kolibab. Brigitte is a yoga teacher, ceremony facilitator, and long-time student of both Eastern spiritual practices and Amazonian plant medicine. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between the yogic path and the Ayahuasca experienc…

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Maximizing benefits and minimizing harm of Ayahuasca with Jeronimo Mazarrasa 1:02:05

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Jeronimo Mazarrasa. Jeronimo is a community activist and the Director of Social Innovation at ICEERS (International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research and Service). With over 20 years of experience in the psychedelic field, he has d…

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Civil Unrest, Group Chats, and Representation: Rachel Hernandez on Governing as a First-Gen Mayor 22:35

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In late 2024, Rachel Hernandez ran a successful campaign to become mayor of Riverbank, California. A small town at the top of the state's central valley, Riverbank may not fit into what you imagine as California. There are no beaches or Hollywood signs here. The town follows the rhythm of the harvest with workers passing through following the crops…

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The Power of Play: A Conversation with Pete Silvius and Dr. Kent Griffin 45:30

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In this episode, hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, sit down with Pete Silvius, Director of Whole Child Initiatives for the Seguin Independent School District, and Dr. Kent Griffin, an associate professor in the Health and Human Performance (HHP) department at Texas State University, to explore the impact of outdoor recreation on student devel…

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FIVE DESPERATE WOMEN With Sarah Burns 1:52:24

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The Monday Afternoon Movie hiatus is officially over! Sam Pancake is back to recap and analyze your favorite made for TV movies and specials, in a way that only he can. He continues his march into 70's and 80's TV movie madess with Five Desperate Women, a 1971 ABC Movie of the Week starring Robert Conrad & Joan Hackett. To help Sam break down the p…

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60 years of psychedelic research. Science, spirituality and consciousness with Bill Richards 59:46

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Bill Richards. Bill Richards, PhD, is a pioneering clinical psychologist and researcher in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Known for his work with psilocybin and LSD since the 1960s, he contributed to groundbreaking studies at Johns…

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Psychedelics and Magic with Julian Vayne 1:02:16

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Julian Vayne. Julian is a British occultist, psychonaut, and author known for his work in chaos magic, entheogenic spirituality, and modern paganism. He’s the author of several books including Getting Higher: The Manual of Psychedelic Ceremony…

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#92: How to Profit With Midterm Airbnb Rentals for Cash Flow 1:05:30

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In this episode, I interview real estate investors and authors Mark and Kirsten Krikke where we talk all about profiting with midterm Airbnb rentals for mobile home investors. You'll learn the following: How Mark and Kirsten got into this niche of midterm Airbnb rentals as real estate invstors Differences between short-term, midterm and long-term A…

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“A Little Odd, but A Little Amazing”: Adriana Valdez Young and the Secret Mall Apartment 27:15

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In the early 2000s, a behemoth rose above Providence, Rhode Island. The massive Providence Place Mall was heralded as the solution to Providence's 1990s economic woes and cited as a catalyst for urban renewal. However, not all residents of Providence welcomed the mall. For one thing, the wave of corporate development inspired by the mall leveled wo…

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Episode 24 :: The Electric Bat Cast 1:14:30

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Rachel and Cale are back with more pinball talk! • Earnings report for January and February • Natural, silicone, or polyurethane pinball rubbers - What's better? • How often do you replace coil sleeves • What two games do you start a route with Get free shipping on your Marco Specialties orders over $150 with code EBA150 at checkout Follow this cra…

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Psychedelics are for everyone with Matt Zemon 57:56

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Matt Zemon. Matt is an educator, author, and leader in psychedelic wellness, specializing in the impact of psychedelics on mental health. Holding a master's degree in psychology and neuroscience, he has authored several bestselling books, incl…

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Ego, enlightenment and integration with Daniel Shankin 1:00:23

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Daniel Shankin, a mindfulness coach and psychedelic integration specialist. Daniel is the founder of TAM Integration, which provides support, education, and integration circles for those working with psychedelics. He also leads the Mountain TA…

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Taking a Risk for Rural Economic Growth with Dante Pittman 23:16

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The third episode in the Building Local Power, The New Class series finds us talking to North Carolina State Rep Dante Pittman, recently elected to represent his hometown of Wilson, NC and the surrounding Wilson County. From municipal fiber broadband to monumental folk art, Wilson has never shied away from innovative ideas. Those ideas, and the dyn…

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Unlocking the Power of Play: A Conversation with Dr. Debbie Rhea 57:44

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In this episode, hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, talk with Dr. Debbie Rhea, full professor of kinesiology and founding director of the LiiNK Project at Texas Christian University. Dr. Rhea shares how the LiiNK Project is reshaping school curricula by integrating unstructured outdoor play and character development to improve children's healt…

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Why grandma's should smoke weed. Psychedelic storytelling with Lex Pelger 58:18

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Podcast Bio – Ayahuasca Podcast: Sam Believ with Lex Pelger In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Lex Pelger. Lex Pelger is a science communicator, writer, and educator specializing in psychedelics, cannabis, and human consciousness. With a background in biochemistry and molecular…

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From addiction to awakening with Austin West. Ayahuasca Podcast 54:43

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Austin West. Austin West is a certified psychedelic medicine practitioner, microdosing philosopher, and founder of Entheo Holistics. He specializes in helping men forge a life of purpose, power, and authenticity through psychedelic healing and…

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From Neighborhood Streets to City Hall with Zac Blanchard 28:39

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The second episode in the Building Local Power, The New Class series finds us talking to Baltimore City Councilman Zac Blanchard, who recently won a tight race to unseat his District 11's incumbent. Blanchard, a Marine vet and father of two young children, got his political start joining and eventually leading neighborhood associations. That experi…