In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Clara Porwoll—German medical doctor and LaWayra’s Head of Facilitation for the past 10 months. Former hospital physician turned plant-medicine facilitator, Clara arrived as a guest, stayed as a volunteer, and now leads ceremony care and integration. She shares data from 689 patients and ~3,400 cups, lessons from bridging Western and ancestral medicine, and her own deep healing journey. • [00:00] Role at LaWayra, patient stats, path from guest → facilitator• [00:02] First psilocybin, travels, finding “Ayahuasca in Colombia,” joining LaWayra• [00:04] “Das Vira”: German order vs. psychedelic flow; surrender & patience• [00:07] Western vs. Amazonian medicine—where each excels; building a bridge• [00:12] Mind–body link, prevention, and healthcare cost realities• [00:16] Origins of disease: emotions, tools the medicine teaches• [00:17] Clara’s healing: self-love, depression, reconnection• [00:19–00:22] Uncovering childhood sexual abuse; facing big traumas safely• [00:24] Intergenerational trauma and family ripple effects• [00:26] Psyche in ceremony: “feline/tiger” processes; jaguar lore• [00:28] Transformations: addictions, lifestyle changes post-ceremony• [00:29–00:31] Common challenge: “not connecting” vs subtle connection• [00:32–00:33] Spiritual openings; choosing healer path vs. shaman role• [00:34–00:36] What a Head of Facilitation actually does (safety, team, container)• [00:37–00:41] Integration philosophy: community, practice, therapy, percentages• [00:43–00:45] Self-care routines for facilitators (yoga, meditation, breathwork, journaling)• [00:47–00:50] National trauma, peace, and why Germany needs Aya; presidents drink free If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to  www.lawayra.com