Ep 111: Today’s episode is your Adaptogens 101 course, where we chat all about these incredible plants, herbs, and mushrooms that have astounding health benefits and help the body manage stress. Topics Include: history of adaptogens adaptogen qualifications primary adaptogens secondary adaptogens ashwagandha shilajit cordyceps…
Have you noticed that mushrooms are having a moment? They seem to be on everyone’s radar and not just the medicinal ones (reishi, lion’s mane, etc). I, for one, am happy about it. I’m also elated that I actually like mushrooms. As a kid I…
In this episode I chat with Hyperion Herbs founder Brandon Gilbert all about his discovery of Eastern philosophy and how it transformed his life path. Like many of us, Brandon has experienced his own share of health issues which led him to deep dive into…
On this episode of the podcast we chat with Alexa Ferguson, an acupuncturist and herbalist, about her story of healing and discovering Traditional Chinese Medicine. Like many of us, she was failed by allopathic medicine and explored different modalities for relieving her ailments. Her journey…
Whether for health reasons, the environment, or animal welfare, more and more people are going vegan every day. In less than 10 years there has been a 500% increase in the amount of U.S. consumers that identify as vegan (1% in 2014 to 6% in…
This delicious cream of mushroom soup will have you going back for seconds! And as always it’s vegan and gluten-free! Once upon a time I hated mushrooms. However, times have a changed and I now incorporate them regularly in my meals. For me it was…
Jeff Chilton returns to the podcast to chat all about mushrooms, D2, and immune health. His company, Real Mushrooms, has a new product specifically made for just that. It’s their Mushroom D2Z, containing vitamin D2, beta-glucan, and zinc, the perfect combination to support your immune…
If you dine out in many southern restaurants chances are you’ll find grits on the menu. While this porridge like breakfast is a southern staple, it actually gets its origins from the Native American Muskogee tribe. The tribe would use a stone mill to grind…
Medicinal mushrooms are so amazing, but what are they exactly? And why are they so revered? On this episode we learn all about them from a mushroom expert who’s been in the business for almost 50 years. Jeff Chilton’s been a key figure in creating…
After years of anticipation, the documentary showcasing elite athletes thriving on a plant-based diet came out! Last week Derek and I saw the premier of The Game Changers, and it was well worth the wait. I truly believe it’s going to change the way people…
