85: Dr. ANDREW WEIL – Expanded Consciousness, Breathwork & Being An Open Conduit

Andrew Weil, M.D., is a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, a healing oriented approach to health care which encompasses body, mind, and spirit After sharing a cup of ceremonial cacao with Dr. Weil and his team at his Tucson home, we got to sit down to discuss all things wellness, consciousness and entrepreneurship. By the end of the interview, you're going to crave a cup of matcha. Order the best ceremonial matcha on matcha.com and while you wait for it to arrive, catch Dr. Weil making me a bowl of matcha on YouTube. In this episode we discuss:  Why Dr. Weil loves matcha green tea Dr. Weil's morning routine (it starts at 4.30am!) Dr. Weil's thoughts on coffee  The most effective anti-anxiety, anti-stress practice Dr. Weil recommends The simple breathing and meditation techniques Dr. Weil practices    The 6 simple principles of wellness The importance of spending time in nature  How Dr. Weil practices boundaries with technology  Why Dr. Weil doesn't often check his social media accounts  Dr. Weil's thoughts on virtual reality  What does drinking ceremonial cacao have in common with picking up your phone to check social media?  How going to South America in 1965 to collect plants resulted in spending time with Amazonian tribes and developing love for coca  Why coca is his favorite plant for energy, improved digestion and connection with nature  The massive difference between coca plant and cocaine Why he considers plant medicine safer than lab-produced drugs Adaptogens and mushrooms (and adaptogenic mushrooms)  How Dr. Weil's became a successful entrepreneur (it wasn't always that way)  How he went from being a home cook to a successful restaurateur Why he created a mushroom-based skincare line with Origins The role that intuition plays in Dr. Weil's life and business Why breathwork is the most essential component to transforming consciousness  How Dr. Weil gives back What success means to Dr. Weil The role that dogs play in his life and wellbeing  Dr. Weil's recommendations for feeling focused if you have ADD  What expanded consciousness means to Dr. Weil  Resources: Dr. Weil's Matcha brand True Food Kitchen Dr. Weil: All about mushrooms Dr. Weil's books The anti-inflammatory diet  True Food: Seasonal, Sustainable, Simple, Pure Cookbook by Andrew Weil and Sam Fox What is kuzu + my favorite kuzu recipe on Breakfast Criminals The Weil Foundation  Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine  Connect with Dr. Weil:  Drweil.com @drweil facebook.com/DrWeil twitter.com/DrWeil pinterest.com/drweil youtube.com/user/DrWeil Connect with Ksenia: kseniabrief.com Instagram @ksenia.brief YouTube Ksenia Brief TikTok @ksenia.brief Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts Follow the podcast on Spotify