Dr. Andrew Weil — The 4-7-8 Breath Method, How to Emerge from Depression, & More

An organization Codi Swift directs that is interested in funding coca research and documenting its medical benefits. Dr. Weil has collaborated with them.

A research foundation started by Dr. Weil in 1979 to study neglected plants with potential benefits, including coca and kava. He is interested in resurrecting it.

The school newspaper at Harvard, where Dr. Weil wrote about the controversy surrounding Timothy Leary and the Harvard Psilocybin Project.

Dr. Weil urges people to look at this center's website to explore its activities and educational programs, some of which are available to the public.

Published an article about the decline in Okinawan longevity due to increased consumption of American fast food.

The location of Richard Evans Schultes's class 'Plants and Human Affairs,' which Dr. Weil took, sparking his interest in economic botany.

An experimental school where Dr. Weil was a student. The program involved traveling around the world for eight and a half months, living with native families, with Japan being their first stop.

A famous satire magazine at Harvard known for launching the careers of many comedians and writers. Dr. Weil was briefly involved.

Invited Dr. Weil to speak about stress management to an audience of about a thousand people, which inspired him to lead them in the 4-7-8 breath.

An organization that purchased land in Texas to serve as a symbol of hope and a unifying project for many Native American groups.

Director of the River Styx Foundation, interested in funding coca research and rehabilitating demonized plants. He is a collaborator with Dr. Weil on the coca project.

A member of the advisory board for Dr. Weil's Beneficial Plants Research Association. He is known for his work with psychedelic compounds.

An amateur chemist who first documented the smoking of crystallized venom from the Sonoran Desert toad in 1989.

Wrote a blurb for Dr. Weil's first book, 'The Natural Mind,' encapsulating a philosophy of knowing when to stop seeking further answers once understanding is achieved.

A member of the advisory board for Dr. Weil's Beneficial Plants Research Association. He is known for synthesizing LSD.

Collaborated with Timothy Leary on the Harvard Psilocybin Project. Dr. Weil met him and Ram Dass over the years, and Ram Dass acknowledged Dr. Weil's role in his journey.

Host of 'Hamilton's Pharmacopoeia', whose work on Bufo alvarius was referenced by Dr. Weil. He is known for exploring the history and culture of psychoactive substances.

Psychologist and leader of the controversial Harvard Psilocybin Project in the 1960s. Dr. Weil wrote about him for the Harvard Crimson and met him and Richard Alpert in the early days.

Host of the podcast, engaging in a conversation with Dr. Andrew Weil about various health and wellness topics.

A 'hippie friend' from whom Dr. Weil learned about smoking toad venom. He is mentioned as a character in Hamilton Morris's work.

A mutual friend of Dr. Weil and Tim Ferriss, also described as a Japanophile. They discuss the possibility of meeting in Japan.

Dr. Weil's undergraduate mentor at Harvard and later a close associate at the Harvard Botanical Museum. He was a significant figure in economic botany and ethnobotany, and his work inspired Dr. Weil.

A renowned anthropologist, ethnobotanist, writer, and traveler. He co-authored the first scientific paper on Bufo alvarius with Dr. Weil and is involved with the coca project.

A mycologist and good friend of Dr. Weil who named a psilocybin species Psilocybe wileyi in his honor.

Mentioned as a plant that has been considered problematic but whose issues stem from misuse rather than the plant itself.

Mentioned as a supplemental intervention with tremendous evidence for its value in preventing and treating depression.

Dr. Weil was an early public advocate and conducted human trials, but no longer uses it, finding it makes him groggy. He notes its past role in stimulating creativity.

An obscure stimulant plant from South America with the highest known percentage of caffeine, which Dr. Weil tried in a laboratory session for Schultes's 'Plants and Human Affairs' course.

A type of Japanese green tea that also benefits from shading, similar to matcha, resulting in high levels of antioxidants and L-theanine.

Mentioned as a plant that has been considered problematic but whose issues stem from misuse rather than the plant itself. Dr. Weil developed an interest after spending time in South America.

A substance containing mitragynine that hits opiate receptors, used in Indonesia for opioid dependence. Dr. Weil has heard of dependencies and misuse concerns but is not an expert and recommends a Hamilton's Pharmacopoeia episode for more info.

Dr. Weil is a long-time advocate, working to rehabilitate its image and promote its medical availability. He distinguishes it from cocaine and highlights its distinct, mild stimulant effects.

Dr. Weil considers it a very good thing, finding it pleasant and refreshing, especially cold and unsweetened. He notes turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties and potential benefits for neurodegenerative disease and liver function.

Dr. Weil uses it as a stimulant for writing and extols its high levels of antioxidants and L-theanine, which provides a calming effect that mitigates caffeine's jitters. He also started a company, Machikari, to sell high-quality matcha.

Mentioned as a plant that has been considered problematic but whose issues stem from misuse rather than the plant itself.

A major psychoactive plant from Oceania used as a natural sedative and calmative, considered one of the most important natural anti-anxiety products with no known toxicity. Dr. Weil recommends it frequently.

A calming amino acid found in matcha that modifies the effects of caffeine, reducing jitters and providing a smoother energy profile compared to coffee. It's found in higher concentrations in shaded tea leaves.

A show recommended by Dr. Weil for those interested in learning more about kratom, its chemistry, history, and environmental costs.

A psychological method discussed as an extremely useful tool for managing depression and anxiety.

A term used to describe the current resurgence of interest and research into psychedelic drugs, which Dr. Weil views with cautious optimism, seeing it as a positive development.

A type of inflammatory bowel disease, mentioned as a prime candidate for exploration within psychedelic research for physical medicine.

Mild to moderate depression that Dr. Weil experienced for much of his life, from which he emerged in his early 50s through non-medication means.

Mentioned in the context of Okinawan diet changes, where the introduction of American fast food like McDonald's hamburgers has been linked to a plummet in longevity.

Dr. Weil's company, which sells fermented turmeric powder and high-quality matcha. Listeners can use the code 'TIM' for a discount.

The Sonoran Desert toad, whose crystallized venom was first documented as being smoked in 1989 by Ken Nelson. Dr. Weil was one of the first to smoke it scientifically with Wade Davis.

A chemical identified in the venom of Bufo alvarius, making it unique among toads and contributing to the spread of its use among hippies.

Mentioned in the context of exploring psychedelic potential for physical medicine and chronic diseases. Dr. Weil suggests listening to the first conversation about his cat allergy experience as a related topic.

A sleep aid mentioned as an example of dangerous drugs that disrupt natural sleep architecture, suppress dreaming, and can be addictive.

The institution where Dr. Weil studied and later worked, serving as the backdrop for discussions about his early prankster career, his time at the Lampoon and Crimson, and the university's history with psychedelics.

A national park in Arizona bordering property Dr. Weil owned, where he encountered numerous toads, including Bufo alvarius, in the summer.

Dr. Weil first visited Japan at age 17 in 1959 and has been back approximately 50 times, developing a deep connection and appreciation for its culture, particularly through tea ceremonies and Okinawan traditions.

A region known as a 'blue zone' with a population that has a high percentage of centenarians. Dr. Weil observes their positive attitude towards aging, community engagement, and traditional diet.

A species of psilocybin mushroom named after Dr. Andrew Weil by his friend Paul Stamets to honor him.

Dr. Weil's first book, for which Alan Watts wrote a blurb. Its closing line, 'when you get the message, hang up the telephone,' reflects Dr. Weil's current perspective on psychedelic experimentation.

A book authored by Dr. Andrew Weil that details non-medication strategies for managing depression and anxiety, including physical activity, omega-3s, cognitive therapy, and spiritual techniques.

A book discussed that accounts for a Western-trained physician's heavy engagement with Ayahuasca and its effects on various conditions, particularly autoimmune diseases.

A wearable device mentioned by a friend of Dr. Weil's to track sleep quality and aid in reducing alcohol intake.