Body of Wonder

By Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

What's Body of Wonder about?

Insightful conversations with thought-provoking doctors, specialists, authors, and researchers at the forefront of integrative health and wellness.

Hear about the ideas and research that are changing medicine and explore age-old wisdom backed by modern science. Hosted by Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes.

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Body of Wonder episodes:

03.26.2024
Episode #49 Honoring Grief and Finding Meaning with David Kessler
In this episode, we are joined by renowned grief expert and author, Dr David Kessler. David delves into the intricacies of grief, drawing upon his extensive experience and the wisdom gained from years of working with clients in the field and...
02.27.2024
Episode #48 A Journey into Mindfulness with Shauna Shapiro, PhD
Dr Shauna Shapiro is a clinical psychologist and an internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and self-compassion. Her TEDx talk, The Power of Mindfulness, has been viewed almost 4 million times. In this episode, Drs. Andrew Weil, Victoria Maizes, and Shauna Shapiro...
01.23.2024
Episode #47 The T.I.G.E.R Protocol for Autoimmune Diseases with Dr. Akil Palanisamy
In this episode, we are joined by Harvard-trained physician, integrative medicine expert and graduate of our Fellowship, Dr. Akil Palanisamy. Dr. Palanisamy is the creator of the T.I.G.E.R protocol, a guide to address and heal autoimmune diseases. Combining modern science and traditional...
12.12.2023
Episode #46 Exploring Green Burials with Seth Viddal
Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes are joined by Seth Viddal, entrepreneur and leading voice in the word of green burials, as we explore conscious alternatives to common day burial practices. Viddal, who leads a green burial funeral home, sheds...
11.14.2023
Episode #45 Integrative Approaches to Caring for your Pets with Dr. Randy Aronson
Discover ways to extend your pet's lifespan through diet, exercise, and essential lifestyle choices. On this episode, Drs. Andrew Weil and Victoria Maizes sit down with integrative veterinarian, Dr. Randy Aronson to discuss the world of integrative pet care. In this...
10.24.2023
Episode #44 Achieving Better Surgical Outcomes with Dr. Elizabeth Raskin
Dr. Elizabeth Raskin is a trailblazing integrative surgeon who is combining nutritional guidance, mind-body techniques, and cutting-edge robotics to change surgical care. Dr. Raskin’s journey into medicine was marked by a deep curiosity about the interconnectedness of the human body, mind,...
09.26.2023
Episode #43 Unlocking Joy and Healing Trauma with Tanmeet Sethi, MD
Join us as we discuss the intricate connections between two seemingly opposing aspects of human experience, joy, and trauma. Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, an expert in integrative medicine and mental health, guides us through this complex terrain of our emotions. On this...
08.29.2023
Episode #42 Philosophies of Tibetan Medicine with Leslie Blackhall, MD
Join us for an enlightening conversation with the esteemed Tibetan Medicine expert, Dr. Leslie Blackhall. Currently the Section Head for Palliative Care at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Blackhall is a nationally recognized expert with pioneering work...
06.27.2023
Episode #41 Nourishing Culinary Medicine with Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark
In this episode, hosts Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes dive into the world of culinary medicine with physician and food advocate, Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark. Dr. Maker-Clark shares insights on transforming the food landscape in hospitals and schools, revolutionizing nutrition...
05.25.2023
Episode #40 The Power of Compassion with Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison
In this thought-provoking conversation we explore the impact of compassion on health and spiritual wellbeing. Our guest today is Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison, Zen teacher, Jungian psychotherapist, and author, who brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to our discussion. Dr....
04.26.2023
Episode #39 Novel Approaches to Palliative Care with Delia Chiaramonte, MD
Caring for an individual with a serious medical diagnosis can be difficult for patients, their families, and caregivers. For some, a palliative care professional can make a big difference. On this episode, we welcome Dr. Delia Chiaramonte, an integrative, palliative care...
03.27.2023
Episode #38 Meaningful Coincidences with Bernard Beitman, MD
Dr. Bernard Beitman is a psychiatrist, author, and founder of the Coincidence Project. Throughout his life, he has observed and documented the patterns of meaningful coincidences. Coincidences, says Beitman, are an expression of the mind's relationship with the environment, and he...
02.27.2023
Episode #37 Recommending Medical Cannabis with Rebecca Abraham, RN, BSN
Cannabis has been used as a medicinal substance for more than 5,000 years. And, for good reason. Cannabinoids, the active compounds found inside cannabis, offer potential solutions and symptom relief for a wide range of ailments including chronic pain, neuropathy, muscle...
01.30.2023
Episode #36 Exploring Energy Medicine with Ann Marie Chiasson, MD
Known as qi in ancient China and prana in ancient India, energy has long been recognized by traditional cultures for its influence on the body's vitality and healing. Energy healing seeks to balance and promote the innate flow for optimal...
12.19.2022
Episode #35 The Power of Language in Healing with Steve Bierman, MD
Would you consider communication a key factor in the healing process? According to our guest, words matter, and language can reach beyond the conscious mind to activate the body’s healing response. Emergency medicine physician, Dr. Steve Bierman joins Dr. Andrew Weil...
11.21.2022
Episode #34 Nutritious and Delicious with Diana Weil
A healthy lifestyle begins with the foods we put on our plate. According to our guest, integrative nutritionist Diana Weil, a daily practice of eating well can be both delicious and rewarding. Diana is a nutritionist, certified integrative and holistic health...
10.26.2022
Episode #33 An Anthropological Perspective on Plant Medicine with Wade Davis, PhD
On today’s episode Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes sit down with Wade Davis PhD, an explorer, ethnographer, writer, and filmmaker on this episode to discuss humans and the natural world. Wade spent years living among 15 indigenous groups...
08.30.2022
Episode #32 Choosing a Healthy Cooking Oil - An Important Part of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet with Jeff Nobbs
Vegetable oils are the most consumed food in the world second only to rice and wheat. Cooking oil now accounts for 20% of our daily calories, representing the greatest increase in the sources of calories since the globalization era. Today, cooking...
07.21.2022
Episode #31 The Role of Nitric Oxide in the Body with Dr. Louis Ignarro
Your body naturally produces nitric oxide, a small gaseous molecule; while it exists for mere seconds, it is vitally important for your health. The main function of nitric oxide is vasodilation. Nitric oxide also improves brain cognition, stabilizes blood pressure,...
06.28.2022
Episode #30 Raising Healthy Children with Sanford Newmark, MD
Every parent wants to raise a healthy child. Yet, this goal is becoming more difficult as chronic pediatric diseases are becoming increasingly common. An integrative pediatrics approach emphasizes preventive care and uses a personalized approach which includes diet, environmental exposures,...
05.31.2022
Episode #29 Rheumatology Getting to the Root of Autoimmune Conditions with Aly Cohen, MD
Autoimmune diseases result when the body's immune system attacks healthy cells of the body. The tissue damage leads in the development of chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and type 1 diabetes. Our guest today is rheumatologist and integrative medicine...
04.26.2022
Episode #28 Answering Listeners' Health & Wellness Questions
On this special episode, integrative medicine experts, Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes, answer questions sent by listeners. Join us as our hosts share integrative approaches to popular questions, such as: Is a vegan diet healthy for everyone? What about popular...
03.28.2022
Episode #27 The Compounding Effect of Healthy Lifestyle Habits with Arianna Huffington and Dr. Aaliya Yaqub
Lao Tzu, the 6th-century Chinese philosopher, wrote, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” 500 years later a growing number of studies demonstrate the powerful compounding effects of a singular action repeated over time. We welcome Arianna...
02.27.2022
Episode #26 Breakthrough Therapies for the Treatment of Mental Health Disorders with Charles Raison, MD
Primary care providers are often the first to recognize and treat mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Despite the growing number of pharmaceutical agents that can be prescribed, there has been a dramatic increase in mental health...
01.25.2022
Episode #25 Living Longer, Healthier, and with Purpose with Dan Buettner
What are the keys to living a long, healthful life? Insights from regions where people thrive well into their 100’s demonstrates that diet, physical, social, and even spiritual factors contribute to longevity. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr....
11.29.2021
Episode #24 Exploring Trauma, Addiction, and Emotional Pain with Guest Dr. Gabor Mate
Addiction is a public health crisis, made worse in the last year by the emotional stress and grief experienced by so many during the pandemic. It is characterized by compulsive actions despite harmful consequences. Our guest on this episode is addiction...
09.28.2021
Episode #23 Embracing a Sustainable Diet with Brent Kim, MHS
Our daily food choices can have a lasting impact not only on our personal health but also on the health of our planet. The worldwide population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050 and research shows that human dietary...
08.31.2021
Episode #22 Mind-Body Approaches to Understanding and Healing Chronic Pain with Howard Schubiner, MD
Living with chronic pain can be both physically and emotionally challenging. Nearly 50 million individuals in the US report experiencing chronic pain. The symptoms may become worse over time, spread to new areas of the body, and result in restricted...
07.28.2021
Episode #21 Ethnobotany: The Science of Indigenous Medicine with Michael Balick, PhD
Plants have provided human beings with nourishment, medicine, fibers, and other resources for millennia. And, the passing of botanical knowledge through generations not only ensured survival, it shaped how cultures understood their world. Occasionally, this knowledge would be exchanged with...
06.29.2021
Episode #20 How Psychedelics Will Change the Future of Mental Health Treatment with Ronan Levy
Psychedelics, such as ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD have been tightly controlled and highly debated substances for decades, but after several years of clinical trials, the FDA has recently awarded both MDMA and psilocybin, when used in conjunction with psychotherapy,...
05.25.2021
Episode #19 The Gut-Brain Axis - How Your Brain and Body Communicate with John Cryan, PhD
At some point in your life, you’ve likely been told to “trust your gut” when making a decision or experienced a “gut reaction” to external stimuli. Medical research indicates that these gut idioms might just be right about the role...
04.27.2021
Episode #18 A Kingdom of Their Own - How Fungi Shape Our World with Merlin Sheldrake
Fungi have shaped our world for billions of years and are present in us, on us, and in nearly every environment. They are one of the oldest lifeforms found on earth and throughout time formed landscapes and helped to give...
04.20.2021
Episode #17 The Low-FODMAPs Diet with Dr. Peter Gibson
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, affecting more than 10% of the population. Symptoms include chronic constipation, diarrhea, or acute abdominal pain a short time after eating. The unpredictable and disruptive nature of these...
03.18.2021
Episode #16 Experiencing Grief, Loss, and Radical Uncertainty with Roshi Joan Halifax
For many months, grief has been at the forefront of our collective global consciousness. We have been pushed to confront a world of uncertainty from the tragic loss of millions of lives, to the loss of social relationships and identity,...
02.25.2021
Episode #15 The Power of Breath with James Nestor
Breathing is an essential function of the body influencing nearly every organ and metabolic process. We average 20,000 breaths per day, often without much thought. Breathwork, or the action of controlled breathing, is a powerful and simple technique that can be...
01.15.2021
Episode #14 Medical Cannabis with Dr. Ethan Russo
Cannabis research has caught the attention of medical providers and patients for its many potential health benefits. For decades cannabis has been categorized as a Schedule 1 drug, which is defined as a drug with no currently accepted medical use and...
12.17.2020
Episode #13 Thinking Small and Big - Microencapsulation with Robert Langer
Dr. Robert “Bob” Langer joins us to discuss his work microencapsulating probiotics, micronutrients, and even human cells. Microencapsulating is the scientific process which creates a protective barrier around a cell and has been a lifesaving technology for a variety of...
11.19.2020
Episode #12 Adaptogens for Stress Resiliency and Immunity with Dr. Lise Alschuler
Adaptogens are a unique group of plants and mushrooms that helps to normalize the functions of the body. They are favorites among many herbalists, naturopaths, and integrative medicine practitioners as they’ve been clinically proven to help the body to cope...
10.22.2020
Episode #11 Psychedelic-Assisted Trauma Therapy - A New Frontier in Mental Health with Rick Doblin
Psychedelics are a family of psychoactive substances that induce a non-ordinary state of consciousness and altered sensory perception. Many individuals who have experienced psychedelics report transformative experiences, including a profound sensation of ego dissolution and deep spiritual awakening. While psychedelics have...
09.24.2020
Episode #10 Forest Bathing - Combating Modern Society's Nature Deficit with Suzanne Hackenmiller
In an accelerated world, with constant connectivity, it’s more important than ever to balance our technology dependence with time in nature. For the first time in human history, we spend the greater portion of our lives indoors. And, not surprisingly,...
09.10.2020
Episode #9 The Human Microbiome with Erica Sonnenburg, PhD and Justin Sonnenburg, PhD
These days, we hear a lot about gut health. And many people want to know about the effects of probiotics, antibiotics, gut inflammation, and modern digestive issues. You are a walking ecosystem home to a microbial community made up of bacteria,...
07.09.2020
Episode #8 Exploring Guided Imagery with Belleruth Naparstek
Your mind is powerful. Thoughts that initiate in your mind not only impact your emotional well-being, but actually send signals that influence your body's physical reality. In this episode we learn about a gentle and inexpensive mind-body technique called...
06.09.2020
Episode #7 Paul Stamets Delicious, Deadly, and Mind-Expanding Mushrooms
Paul Stamets and Andrew Weil have been enamored with wild mushrooms for decades - and for good reason. Mushrooms have the potential to be delicious, deadly, and even mind-expanding. Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of vast underground mycelial (or fungal) networks...
05.27.2020
Episode #6 Intermittent Fasting with Valter Longo Ph.D
There's new evidence that intermittent fasting boosts immunity, improves cognition function, helps with weight loss, and even reverses certain diseases. How is it possible that simply restricting meal times can alter how your body functions? There are several ways to approach...
05.19.2020
Episode #5 David Quammen - Out of the Wild - What a Global Virus Teaches Us
The spread of the novel coronavirus SARS-COV2 is a seismic global event that has pushed healthcare systems and societies into new realities. So, how does a virus become a global pandemic? After all, the world is veiled with viruses and...
03.18.2020
Episode #4 Donna Jackson Nakazawa - Friendly Fire: How the Brain's Tiniest Cells Hold Hope for Auto
What happens when good cells go rogue? What if those cells reside inside your brain can have a dramatic impact on your body and mind? In this episode we discuss the fascinating world of the brain's tiniest cells,...
03.17.2020
Episode #3 Bonnie Kaplan, Ph.D. - Brain Health & Broad-Spectrum Micronutrients
What happens when your body isn't absorbing the nutrients it needs from your daily food intake? What about long-term depletion? Access to a diverse variety of food products has never been easier for many households. With so much variety...
03.16.2020
Episode #2 Deepak Chopra - Consciousness: (The Self) Experience of A Lifetime
What is consciousness? Are "you" your body or your mind...or something else entirely? Is it possible to quiet the mind and free it from wondering thoughts? Can psychedelics and cannabis help you reach higher states of consciousness? In...
02.04.2020
Episode #1 Healing Medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil & Dr. Victoria Maizes
Dr. Andrew Weil is a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. His philosophy is centered on a healing-oriented approach to healthcare which encompasses the body, mind, and spirit. So, what is integrative medicine? How does...

What's Body of Wonder about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Body of Wonder episodes:

Episode #49 Honoring Grief and Finding Meaning with David Kessler

Episode #48 A Journey into Mindfulness with Shauna Shapiro, PhD

Episode #47 The T.I.G.E.R Protocol for Autoimmune Diseases with Dr. Akil Palanisamy

Episode #46 Exploring Green Burials with Seth Viddal

Episode #45 Integrative Approaches to Caring for your Pets with Dr. Randy Aronson

Episode #44 Achieving Better Surgical Outcomes with Dr. Elizabeth Raskin

Episode #43 Unlocking Joy and Healing Trauma with Tanmeet Sethi, MD

Episode #42 Philosophies of Tibetan Medicine with Leslie Blackhall, MD

Episode #41 Nourishing Culinary Medicine with Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark

Episode #40 The Power of Compassion with Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison

Episode #39 Novel Approaches to Palliative Care with Delia Chiaramonte, MD

Episode #38 Meaningful Coincidences with Bernard Beitman, MD

Episode #37 Recommending Medical Cannabis with Rebecca Abraham, RN, BSN

Episode #36 Exploring Energy Medicine with Ann Marie Chiasson, MD

Episode #35 The Power of Language in Healing with Steve Bierman, MD

Episode #34 Nutritious and Delicious with Diana Weil

Episode #33 An Anthropological Perspective on Plant Medicine with Wade Davis, PhD

Episode #32 Choosing a Healthy Cooking Oil - An Important Part of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet with Jeff Nobbs

Episode #31 The Role of Nitric Oxide in the Body with Dr. Louis Ignarro

Episode #30 Raising Healthy Children with Sanford Newmark, MD

Episode #29 Rheumatology Getting to the Root of Autoimmune Conditions with Aly Cohen, MD

Episode #28 Answering Listeners' Health & Wellness Questions

Episode #27 The Compounding Effect of Healthy Lifestyle Habits with Arianna Huffington and Dr. Aaliya Yaqub

Episode #26 Breakthrough Therapies for the Treatment of Mental Health Disorders with Charles Raison, MD

Episode #25 Living Longer, Healthier, and with Purpose with Dan Buettner

Episode #24 Exploring Trauma, Addiction, and Emotional Pain with Guest Dr. Gabor Mate

Episode #23 Embracing a Sustainable Diet with Brent Kim, MHS

Episode #22 Mind-Body Approaches to Understanding and Healing Chronic Pain with Howard Schubiner, MD

Episode #21 Ethnobotany: The Science of Indigenous Medicine with Michael Balick, PhD

Episode #20 How Psychedelics Will Change the Future of Mental Health Treatment with Ronan Levy

Episode #19 The Gut-Brain Axis - How Your Brain and Body Communicate with John Cryan, PhD

Episode #18 A Kingdom of Their Own - How Fungi Shape Our World with Merlin Sheldrake

Episode #17 The Low-FODMAPs Diet with Dr. Peter Gibson

Episode #16 Experiencing Grief, Loss, and Radical Uncertainty with Roshi Joan Halifax

Episode #15 The Power of Breath with James Nestor

Episode #14 Medical Cannabis with Dr. Ethan Russo

Episode #13 Thinking Small and Big - Microencapsulation with Robert Langer

Episode #12 Adaptogens for Stress Resiliency and Immunity with Dr. Lise Alschuler

Episode #11 Psychedelic-Assisted Trauma Therapy - A New Frontier in Mental Health with Rick Doblin

Episode #10 Forest Bathing - Combating Modern Society's Nature Deficit with Suzanne Hackenmiller

Episode #9 The Human Microbiome with Erica Sonnenburg, PhD and Justin Sonnenburg, PhD

Episode #8 Exploring Guided Imagery with Belleruth Naparstek

Episode #7 Paul Stamets Delicious, Deadly, and Mind-Expanding Mushrooms

Episode #6 Intermittent Fasting with Valter Longo Ph.D

Episode #5 David Quammen - Out of the Wild - What a Global Virus Teaches Us

Episode #4 Donna Jackson Nakazawa - Friendly Fire: How the Brain's Tiniest Cells Hold Hope for Auto

Episode #3 Bonnie Kaplan, Ph.D. - Brain Health & Broad-Spectrum Micronutrients

Episode #2 Deepak Chopra - Consciousness: (The Self) Experience of A Lifetime

Episode #1 Healing Medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil & Dr. Victoria Maizes