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 protocols, and integration practices. David bridges Western psychology with traditional Amazonian wisdom, helping improve mental health outcomes in modern plant medicine contexts.
We touch upon topics of:
- David’s personal journey into Ayahuasca and clinical psychology (01:11)
- The therapeutic potential and risks of Ayahuasca (03:02)
- The AyaSafety course and best practices (04:28)
- How to properly prepare, serve, and integrate Ayahuasca (07:39)
- Psychological screening and who should avoid the medicine (11:48)
- What integration really means and why it matters (14:17)
- Cultural differences: Colombian vs. Western attitudes (19:08)
- Magical realism and the spiritual worldview of Colombia (25:18)
- What “bad trips” really are and how to understand them (29:05)
- Ayahuasca as a tool for depression, trauma, addiction, and grief (34:16)
- Reconnecting with self, nature, and spirituality through Ayahuasca (38:07)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to www.lawayra.com
Find more about David Londoño by searching “David Londoño psychology” on Google to access his professional profiles and connect with his work.
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