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Bridging east and Amazon. Poetry, acupuncture and shamanism with Richard Grossman.

Dr. Richard Grossman · September 19, 2025

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Interview with Dr. Richard Grossman

Bridging east and Amazon. Poetry, acupuncture and shamanism with Richard Grossman. — Dr. Richard Grossman

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Key topicsHealing is Walking BackwardDr. Richard can explain why real growth often feels counterintuitive - how slowing down, embracing uncertainty, and focusing on integration creates more lasting change than chasing dramatic breakthroughs. Richard shares hard-won wisdom from guiding thousands through transformations, offering his 'Lambo vs. walking' metaphor as a radical rethink of what progress really means in healing and self-discovery. The Slow Medicine RebellionDr. Richard can discuss why true healing can't be rushed - how our quick-fix culture fails to address root causes, and what ancient traditions like plant medicine and acupuncture teach us about sustainable transformation. With decades of clinical and ceremonial experience, Richard bridges the spiritual and practical, offering listeners both profound philosophy and actionable steps to honor their healing journey's natural rhythm. What Ayahuasca Taught Me About Doing the DishesDr. Richard can reveal how the most powerful spiritual lessons show up in ordinary life - how to bring ceremonial insights into daily routines, relationships and challenges. With 20+ years facilitating plant medicine work, Richard brings rare humility and practicality to the often-glamorized world of shamanic healing, focusing on sustainable integration over peak experiences. View all topics →

About Dr. Richard Grossman

Integrative Healer, Author, and Authority on Ancient Wisdom for Modern Healing

40+ years Acupuncture & natural health20 years Amazonian shamanic traditions3 credentials L.Ac., O.M.D. & Ph.D.Published author Trust and Forgive

With over 40 years of experience in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and natural health care—and two decades immersed in the healing traditions of Amazonian shamanism—Richard Grossman has dedicated his life to helping others transform trauma into personal growth. His work spans continents and consciousness, blending science and spirit in deeply grounded, practical ways.

Richard is the author of Trust and Forgive: The Medicine of Your Life, a reflective guide built on half a century of clinical insights, ceremonial leadership, and lived exploration. Far from prescriptive, his message invites listeners to find their own way back to joy, peace, and inner truth. Drawing from his background in sound healing, plant medicine, and traditional Asian wisdom, Richard reframes trauma not as a permanent wound, but as a catalyst for awakening.

Through his Heartfeather platform, Richard guides spiritual travel experiences and shares teachings that remind us of the value in slowing down, listening inward, and embracing the “walk” rather than the “Lambo ride” to self-discovery. He’s passionate about expanding access to healing modalities beyond pharmaceuticals, making ancient tools accessible to modern audiences navigating anxiety, disconnection, or burnout.

His work resonates especially with listeners on a personal development journey—those who may be therapy- or coaching-literate but feel like something deeper is calling.

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation withDr. Richard Grossman, PhD. Richard is a healer, author, and visionary blending Eastern medicine, Amazonian shamanism, and sound healing. With over 30 years of experience, he has guided thousands through transformational plant medicine journeys, focusing on forgiveness, integration, and heart-centered living. He is the author of Trust and Forgive: The Medicine of Your Life and founder of Heart Feather, a space for healing and awakening.

We touch upon topics of:

Richard’s first connection to plants and childhood calling (01:08)

Early experiences with Ayahuasca and trauma healing (02:59)

Healing as miracle and mystery (06:28)

Visions, trust, and forgiveness in ceremony (09:00)

Ayahuasca “claiming” him in the jungle (12:19)

Importance (and limits) of visions in Ayahuasca (19:40)

Poetry in ceremonies and its healing role (26:16)

The lifelong process of healing and “how good can it get?” (33:53)

Responsible path to serving medicine and training protocols (43:44)

Minimum number of ceremonies before serving (51:24)

Acupuncture in ceremony and bridging healing traditions (54:16)