EP 152: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy & Integrative Medicine | Andrew Weil MD

In today's new Radical Responsibility Podcast episode, I have a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Andrew Weil, MD, a renowned expert in alternative medicine and medicinal plants. We discuss the possibility of consciousness as a primary force, understanding the transformative impact of perceiving everything as animate and interconnected, the importance of practitioners recognizing the role of set and setting in the psychedelic experience and the concept of "Soul Doctoring" and how psychedelic-assisted therapy can redefine the field of psychiatry. We Also Discuss: - The possibility of understanding consciousness as primary, rather than simply a product of brain activity - How experiencing everything as animate and energetically connected leads to changes in human behavior - Why it is so important that practitioners realize the extent to which the psychedelic experience is a product not only of the medicine but also of set and setting - Soul Doctoring: How psychedelic-assisted therapy can return the practice of psychiatry to its original meaning - Understand that integrative medicine does not rely on a magic bullet, but instead, includes all aspects of a patient’s lifestyle that contribute to their well-being