Ayahuasca, Indigenous Wisdom & Psychic Protection | Scottie Schneider of Ocóyái Interview

In this powerful episode, Andy Porter speaks with Scottie Schneider of Ocóyái, a healing retreat centre and community in the Colombian jungle dedicated to spiritual seekers, veterans, and people seeking deep transformation through indigenous wisdom, sacred reciprocity, preparation, and integration.Scottie shares his extraordinary personal journey from a strict Christian upbringing, West Point, military service, injury, addiction, and entrepreneurship, into a life centred around ancestral healing, indigenous teachings, community, and plant medicine education.This conversation explores:• Ayahuasca and Yagé, and why the Colombian Yagé tradition carries its own unique spirit and cultural context• Why psychic protection and proper preparation matter before entering sacred medicine work• What can go wrong when ayahuasca becomes commercialised or approached without respect• How community, integration, nature, and daily habits are often more important than chasing spiritual experiences• Why some people return from ceremonies feeling expanded, while others may return overwhelmed or energetically affectedOcóyái offers ayahuasca retreats, a free beginner ayahuasca course and community, and a free integration course and community for those preparing for or integrating plant medicine experiences. Many guests are first-timers, and they provide preparation support, integration, and case-by-case review for veterans, including those with PTSD or medication considerations.Ocóyái ceremonies are led by experienced guides and traditional elders, with small group sizes, medical and emotional safety measures, and an on site medical doctor. Retreats include lodging, meals, 4 ceremonies, jungle excursions, integration support, and community housing, while flights and transport are not included.If you want to explore Scottie’s work, learn about the Ocóyái path, or join their free courses and community, visit:Ocóyái here: https://ocoyai.com/For people to join the Ocóyái community:https://www.skool.com/ocoyai-ancestral-school/about#AndyPorterPsychicSurgeon #Ayahuasca #Ocoyai #ScottieSchneider #PsychicProtection #IndigenousWisdom #Yage #PlantMedicine #SpiritualHealing #Entities #SpiritualAwakening #podmatch🔗 Connect with Us: Website: www.andy-porter.co.ukLinktree: https://linktr.ee/andyporterpsychic Instagram: @andyporterpsychicsurgeon Facebook: facebook.com/andyporterpsychicsurgeon YouTube: Andy Porter Psychic Surgeon🌀 New episodes every week — Subscribe & stay aligned.