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

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