Body of Wonder
Episodes
Episode 60: Stronger Backs and Healthier Lives: Integrative Approaches to Back Pain with Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia
Contributed by Lukas
Back pain is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—health challenges, affecting 8 out of 10 people in their lifetime. In this epis...
Episode #62: Helping the Body to Heal Faster with Dr. Victoria Maizes
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Body of Wonder, Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson turn the tables and interview their longtime colleague an...
Episode #62: Understanding POTS and Long COVID with Dr. Talal Moukabary
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Victoria Maizes and Dr. Andrew Weil sit down with Dr. Talal Moukabary, an expert in cardiac electrophysiology, for a look at POTS, long COV...
Episode #59 The Microbiome Matters - What Science Says About Gut Health with Suzanne Devkota, PhD
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does your gut say about your health? In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Devkota, gut health researcher and microbiome expert and hosts Dr. Andre...
Episode #58: Stem Cells and Innate Healing with Dr. Doris Taylor
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, ground-breaking regenerative medicine researcher Dr. Doris Taylor joins Dr. Victoria Maizes and Dr. Andrew Weil to explore the...
Episode #57: Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, and Supporting Bone Health with Dr. Olga Kromo
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Body of Wonder, hosts Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes are joined by integrative rheumatologist, Dr. Olga Kromo, to d...
Episode #56 Sweating It Out: The Scientific Benefits of Sauna Therapy with Joy Hussain, MD, PhD
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Victoria Maizes and Dr. Andrew Weil delve into physiological and mental health benefits of sauna therapy with Dr. Joy Hussain, MD, PhD. An ...
Episode #55 Neurogenic Tremors for Trauma Release with David Berceli, PhD
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Victoria Maizes and Dr. Andrew Weil explore the revolutionary work of Dr. David Berceli, creator of Tension and Trauma Rel...
Episode #54 Asthma with Dr. Randy Horwitz
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #54 Asthma with Dr. Randy Horwitz In this episode, Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes sit down with Dr. Randy Horwitz, an exper...
Episode #53 Rethinking the Role of Diet in Mental Health Treatment with Dr. Georgia Ede
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes as they dive into a fascinating conversation with Dr. Georgia Ede, a pioneering expert in metaboli...
Episode #52 Improving Mental Health in Adolescents with Dr. Scott Shannon
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes sit down with Dr. Scott Shannon, a pioneer in integrative psychiatry, to discuss the f...
Episode #51 Ayurveda: Traditional Wisdom with Amita Nathwani, MA (Ayur)
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old practice designed to restore balance and harmony within the body. In this episode, we...
Episode #50 The Vagus Nerve: Driver of Emotional and Physical Wellbeing with Stefan Chmelik, MSc
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the vagus nerve, and what role does it play in our body? In this episode, we explore the "wandering nerve" and its profound impact o...
Episode #49 Honoring Grief and Finding Meaning with David Kessler
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by renowned grief expert and author, Dr David Kessler. David delves into the intricacies of grief, drawing up...
Episode #48 A Journey into Mindfulness with Shauna Shapiro, PhD
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Shauna Shapiro is a clinical psychologist and an internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and self-compassion. Her TEDx talk, The Po...
Episode #47 The T.I.G.E.R Protocol for Autoimmune Diseases with Dr. Akil Palanisamy
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Harvard-trained physician, integrative medicine expert and graduate of our Fellowship, Dr. Akil Palanisamy. ...
Episode #46 Exploring Green Burials with Seth Viddal
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Episode #45 Integrative Approaches to Caring for your Pets with Dr. Randy Aronson
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover ways to extend your pet's lifespan through diet, exercise, and essential lifestyle choices. On this episode, Drs. Andrew Weil and ...
Episode #44 Achieving Better Surgical Outcomes with Dr. Elizabeth Raskin
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Raskin is a trailblazing integrative surgeon who is combining nutritional guidance, mind-body techniques, and cutting-edge roboti...
Episode #43 Unlocking Joy and Healing Trauma with Tanmeet Sethi, MD
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss the intricate connections between two seemingly opposing aspects of human experience, joy, and trauma. Dr. Tanmeet Seth...
Episode #42 Philosophies of Tibetan Medicine with Leslie Blackhall, MD
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an enlightening conversation with the esteemed Tibetan Medicine expert, Dr. Leslie Blackhall. Currently the Section Head for Pallia...
Episode #41 Nourishing Culinary Medicine with Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes dive into the world of culinary medicine with physician and food advocate, Dr. G...
Episode #40 The Power of Compassion with Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking conversation we explore the impact of compassion on health and spiritual wellbeing. Our guest today is Sensei Kosh...
Episode #39 Novel Approaches to Palliative Care with Delia Chiaramonte, MD
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Caring for an individual with a serious medical diagnosis can be difficult for patients, their families, and caregivers. For some, a palliative...
Episode #38 Meaningful Coincidences with Bernard Beitman, MD
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bernard Beitman is a psychiatrist, author, and founder of the Coincidence Project. Throughout his life, he has observed and documented the ...
Episode #37 Recommending Medical Cannabis with Rebecca Abraham, RN, BSN
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cannabis has been used as a medicinal substance for more than 5,000 years. And, for good reason. Cannabinoids, the active compounds found insid...
Episode #36 Exploring Energy Medicine with Ann Marie Chiasson, MD
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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&...
Episode #35 The Power of Language in Healing with Steve Bierman, MD
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Would you consider communication a key factor in the healing process? According to our guest, words matter, and language can reach beyond the...
Episode #34 Nutritious and Delicious with Diana Weil
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A healthy lifestyle begins with the foods we put on our plate. According to our guest, integrative nutritionist Diana Weil, a daily practice of...
Episode #33 An Anthropological Perspective on Plant Medicine with Wade Davis, PhD
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes sit down with Wade Davis PhD, an explorer, ethnographer, writer, and filmmaker...
Episode #32 Choosing a Healthy Cooking Oil - An Important Part of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet with Jeff Nobbs
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, r...
Episode #31 The Role of Nitric Oxide in the Body with Dr. Louis Ignarro
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your body naturally produces nitric oxide, a small gaseous molecule; while it exists for mere seconds, it is vitally important for your health....
Episode #30 Raising Healthy Children with Sanford Newmark, MD
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every parent wants to raise a healthy child. Yet, this goal is becoming more difficult as chronic pediatric diseases are becoming increasingly ...
Episode #29 Rheumatology Getting to the Root of Autoimmune Conditions with Aly Cohen, MD
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Autoimmune diseases result when the body's immune system attacks healthy cells of the body. The tissue damage leads in the development of c...
Episode #28 Answering Listeners' Health & Wellness Questions
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode, integrative medicine experts, Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes, answer questions sent by listeners. Join us ...
Episode #27 The Compounding Effect of Healthy Lifestyle Habits with Arianna Huffington and Dr. Aaliya Yaqub
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lao Tzu, the 6th-century Chinese philosopher, wrote, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” 500 years later a g...
Episode #26 Breakthrough Therapies for the Treatment of Mental Health Disorders with Charles Raison, MD
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Primary care providers are often the first to recognize and treat mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic str...
Episode #25 Living Longer, Healthier, and with Purpose with Dan Buettner
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are the keys to living a long, healthful life? Insights from regions where people thrive well into their 100’s demonstrates that die...
Episode #24 Exploring Trauma, Addiction, and Emotional Pain with Guest Dr. Gabor Mate
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Episode #23 Embracing a Sustainable Diet with Brent Kim, MHS
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #22 Mind-Body Approaches to Understanding and Healing Chronic Pain with Howard Schubiner, MD
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Living with chronic pain can be both physically and emotionally challenging. Nearly 50 million individuals in the US report experiencing chroni...
Episode #21 Ethnobotany: The Science of Indigenous Medicine with Michael Balick, PhD
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Plants have provided human beings with nourishment, medicine, fibers, and other resources for millennia. And, the passing of botanical knowledg...
Episode #20 How Psychedelics Will Change the Future of Mental Health Treatment with Ronan Levy
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Psychedelics, such as ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD have been tightly controlled and highly debated substances for decades, but after sev...
Episode #19 The Gut-Brain Axis - How Your Brain and Body Communicate with John Cryan, PhD
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At some point in your life, you’ve likely been told to “trust your gut” when making a decision or experienced a “gut re...
Episode #18 A Kingdom of Their Own - How Fungi Shape Our World with Merlin Sheldrake
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 lif...
Episode #17 The Low-FODMAPs Diet with Dr. Peter Gibson
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, affecting more than 10% of the population. Symptoms includ...
Episode #16 Experiencing Grief, Loss, and Radical Uncertainty with Roshi Joan Halifax
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For many months, grief has been at the forefront of our collective global consciousness. We have been pushed to confront a world of uncertainty...
Episode #15 The Power of Breath with James Nestor
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Breathing is an essential function of the body influencing nearly every organ and metabolic process. We average 20,000 breaths per day, often w...
Episode #14 Medical Cannabis with Dr. Ethan Russo
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cannabis research has caught the attention of medical providers and patients for its many potential health benefits. For decades cannabis ha...
Episode #13 Thinking Small and Big - Microencapsulation with Robert Langer
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robert “Bob” Langer joins us to discuss his work microencapsulating probiotics, micronutrients, and even human cells. Microenca...
Episode #12 Adaptogens for Stress Resiliency and Immunity with Dr. Lise Alschuler
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adaptogens are a unique group of plants and mushrooms that helps to normalize the functions of the body. They are favorites among many herbalis...
Episode #11 Psychedelic-Assisted Trauma Therapy - A New Frontier in Mental Health with Rick Doblin
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Psychedelics are a family of psychoactive substances that induce a non-ordinary state of consciousness and altered sensory perception. Many ind...
Episode #10 Forest Bathing - Combating Modern Society's Nature Deficit with Suzanne Hackenmiller
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In an accelerated world, with constant connectivity, it’s more important than ever to balance our technology dependence with time in natu...
Episode #9 The Human Microbiome with Erica Sonnenburg, PhD and Justin Sonnenburg, PhD
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
These days, we hear a lot about gut health. And many people want to know about the effects of probiotics, antibiotics, gut inflammation, and mo...
Episode #8 Exploring Guided Imagery with Belleruth Naparstek
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your mind is powerful. Thoughts that initiate in your mind not only impact your emotional well-being, but actually send signals that influence ...
Episode #7 Paul Stamets Delicious, Deadly, and Mind-Expanding Mushrooms
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Stamets and Andrew Weil have been enamored with wild mushrooms for decades - and for good reason. Mushrooms have the potential to be delic...
Episode #6 Intermittent Fasting with Valter Longo Ph.D
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's new evidence that intermittent fasting boosts immunity, improves cognition function, helps with weight loss, and even reverses certain ...
Episode #5 David Quammen - Out of the Wild - What a Global Virus Teaches Us
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The spread of the novel coronavirus SARS-COV2 is a seismic global event that has pushed healthcare systems and societies into new realities. ...
Episode #4 Donna Jackson Nakazawa - Friendly Fire: How the Brain's Tiniest Cells Hold Hope for Auto
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #3 Bonnie Kaplan, Ph.D. - Brain Health & Broad-Spectrum Micronutrients
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #2 Deepak Chopra - Consciousness: (The Self) Experience of A Lifetime
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 wonder...
Episode #1 Healing Medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil & Dr. Victoria Maizes
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Andrew Weil is a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. His philosophy is centered on a healing-oriented ...