E151 - Alberto Villoldo: What Shamans Know About Healing & The Human Journey (That We’ve Forgotten)

In this episode, medical anthropologist and shamanic teacher Dr. Alberto Villoldo shares the healing wisdom he’s uncovered through decades of studying with indigenous healers in the Amazon and Andes. He breaks down the core principles of energy medicine, neuroplasticity, and self-healing—and how we can integrate ancient shamanic practices into modern life. This conversation offers a practical guide for anyone seeking to reconnect with nature, unlock inner resilience, and live in alignment with their true path. Own Your Health with Function Health. Use Code KNOWTHYSELF100 for $100 off your membership: https://www.functionhealth.com/a/know-thyself Try MUDWTR & Get Up to 43% off + a free frother: https://mudwtr.com/knowthyself Andrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ 0:00 Intro 1:46 How He Began His Shamanic Path 8:32 Beyond Knowledge, Cultivating Wisdom 11:55 Knowing The "Self" 15:11 Studying with Indigenous Healers 19:51 Our Ability to Heal Ourselves: Resiliency & Neurplasticity 25:04 Cultivating Vitality in a Nutrient-Depleted World 27:14 Ad: Own Your Health with Function Health 30:20 The Reality of Voodoo Practices 34:20 Working with the Energy Body & Chakras 41:00 Humanity’s Era of Change 46:25 The Medicine Wheel: A Map for Awakening 52:40 Synchronicity is Real. Here's How to Spot it 55:34 Ad: Start Your Morning Right with Mudwtr 56:48 Finding Our Dharma, Living in the Flow 1:02:25 Healing at the Psycho-Somatic Level 1:08:45 Practices to Strengthen Your Connection to Nature 1:13:25 Coming to Peace with Death 1:17:50 Benefits & Pitfalls of Plant Medicine 1:24:39 How to Step Into This 1:28:15 Acquiring Spiritual Gifts & Recalling Your Dreams 1:30:57 Conclusion ___________ Episode Resources: https://thefourwinds.com https://www.instagram.com/albertovilloldo_thefourwinds/ https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyself.one Listen to the show: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bZMq9l Apple: https://apple.co/4iATICX