Best Steve Kaufmann Podcasts (2025)

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Why I don’t trust language tests (and neither should you) 6:52

2d ago6:52

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In this video, I talk about why I’m skeptical of language tests and their ability to accurately assess someone’s language level.By Steve Kaufmann

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Troy Casey - certified health nut, from Versace model to jungle medicine, ripped at 60. 58:41

1d ago58:41

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

6d ago59:16

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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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Intensive vs. extensive reading: which is better? 6:16

9d ago6:16

6:16

Intensive vs. extensive reading: which is better? by Steve KaufmannBy Steve Kaufmann

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

15d ago45:46

45:46

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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Understand everything but still can't speak? Watch this 10:26

16d ago10:26

10:26

In this video, I talk about the challenge of understanding more than you can say, and share strategies for turning passive vocabulary into active vocabulary.By Steve Kaufmann

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My 7 tips for staying motivated when learning a language 11:39

23d ago11:39

11:39

In this video, I talk about key ideas from Jeff Haden’s book The Motivation Myth and share my take on how motivation really works in language learning.By Steve Kaufmann

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Choosing the right healing path with LanaRose Berger 54:46

23d ago54:46

54:46

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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All the Grammar You Need to Know at LingQ 3:10

28d ago3:10

3:10

Learning grammar will not make you fluent in a new language.By LingQ_Support

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

1M ago1:24:28

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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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STOP chasing perfection and START making progress 10:36

1M ago10:36

10:36

In this video I talk about why perfectionism has no place in language learning and how our brains actually use mistakes to learn.By Steve Kaufmann

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

1M ago48:55

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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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Focusing on the most common words WON’T make you fluent 7:37

1M ago7:37

7:37

In this video, I discuss the importance of acquiring low-frequency vocabulary and share my approach to learning less common words.By Steve Kaufmann

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

1M ago56:01

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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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Don’t compare yourself to other language learners (do this instead) 10:30

1M ago10:30

10:30

In this video, I talk about how comparison can either inspire or discourage you when learning a language — and how I approach it to make sure my motivation doesn’t suffer.By Steve Kaufmann

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Anime, LingQ, and motivation: how ‪@BijuuMike‬ is learning Japanese 28:35

2M ago28:35

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In this video, I talk with Mike—a Japanese learner and LingQ user—about the challenges of learning Japanese and his personal journey.By Steve Kaufmann

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Ayahuasca and Yoga with Brigitte Kolibab 53:11

2M ago53:11

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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

2M ago1:02:05

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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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How I balance novelty and repetition in language learning 10:14

2M ago10:14

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In this video I talk about why we need both novelty and repetition in our language learning routine, and how to strike a balance between the two.By Steve Kaufmann

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

2M ago59:46

59:46

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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Why I don’t use spaced repetition (and what I do instead) 10:47

2M ago10:47

10:47

Repetition is a key part of language learning, but how can you make it truly effective?By Steve Kaufmann

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New Year Resolution 3:40

2M ago3:40

3:40

Steve proposes two resolutions to our members.By LingQ_Support

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Steve's Tips 2:08

2M ago2:08

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By LingQ_Support

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You Don't Need Language Instruction 9:05

2M ago9:05

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By LingQ_Support

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Be a Lazy Language Learner 8:36

2M ago8:36

8:36

By LingQ_Support

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The importance of phrases 5:39

2M ago5:39

5:39

Learn phrases to get a natural feel for the language!By LingQ_Support

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Steve's Tips for Writing 3:06

2M ago3:06

3:06

Steve explains the importance of writing and the way to get the most out of The Linguist's writing correction system.By LingQ_Support

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A Typical Week on LingQ 8:27

2M ago8:27

8:27

By LingQ_Support

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Vocabulary, TOEFL and TOEIC 3:46

2M ago3:46

3:46

Steve talks about language learning and how The Linguist System will help you featly improve your scores on TOEFL, TOEIC and other exams.By LingQ_Support