430: Dr. Andrew Weil SHARES His Personal Secrets for Staying Mentally Sharp and AGING IN REVERSE

<p>Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: <a href= "https://bit.ly/drandrewweil430">https://bit.ly/drandrewweil430</a></p> <p>Dr. Andrew Weil (IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drweil/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@drweil</a>) received a degree in botany from Harvard and an M.D. from Harvard Medical School.</p> <p>He’s the founder and director of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. The Center is the leading effort in the world to develop a comprehensive curriculum in integrative medicine.</p> <p>Dr. Weil is a founder and partner of the growing group of True Food Kitchen restaurants.</p> <p>He’s an internationally recognized expert on medicinal plants, alternative medicine, and the reform of medical education.</p> <p>Dr. Weil is the author of many scientific articles and 15 books.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Adjusting to the pandemic and life on Cortes Island</li> <li>The mentors that helped shape Dr. Weil’s life</li> <li>Travelling at age 17 impacted Dr. Weil's perspective on the world</li> <li>From medical school to studying plant medicine</li> <li>Writing his 1st book, The Natural Mind about drugs and consciousness</li> <li>Psychedelics becoming mainstream</li> <li>Dr. Weil recalls his personal experiences with cannabis & psychedelics</li> <li>Travelling around Latin America writing about healing & alternative health</li> <li>Learning about ayahuasca & psilocybin mushrooms from shamans</li> <li>When you get the message, hang up the phone</li> <li>Characteristics of a true healer</li> <li>Dr. Weil teaches his philosophy of integrative medicine</li> <li>Speaking the truth</li> <li>Dr. Weil’s tips for longevity in career and health</li> <li>Evolving your physical activity as you age</li> <li>Make your own fermented foods</li> <li>The process of growing shiitake mushrooms</li> <li>How to maintain cognitive sharpness</li> <li>The best foods for brain health</li> <li>Understanding what types of fish are sustainable</li> </ul> <p><strong>Sho