Mushrooms are everywhere — in coffee blends, wellness stacks, brain supplements, retreats, and even clinical research. But what’s hype, what’s healing, and what’s the actual difference between functional mushrooms and magical ones? In this episode, we unpack it all with curiosity, humor, and a very human perspective.You’ll hear us dive into:🍄 Functional mushrooms & what they’re used for — immune support, cognitive benefits, energy, gut health, & more. Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, Turkey Tail, Shiitake — all the everyday fungi with big reputations.🔮 Psilocybin (aka magic mushrooms) We explore how they affect serotonin, ego, neural pathways, depression patterns, and introspection — including personal experience and fascinating research by Johns Hopkins, NYU & UCSF.⚡ Microdosing vs macrodosing What it means, why people do it, how it may enhance creativity & mood, and what to be cautious about.❤ The spiritual side of mushrooms How plant medicine has been used ceremonially, why intention matters, and why safe set + setting are everything. We talk personal stories — grief healing, creative breakthroughs, even "brain like a flower opening."🛑 Plus — a realistic disclaimer:We are not doctors, mycologists, or shamans — just curious women sharing information and lived experience. Always check with a healthcare provider before trying supplements or psilocybin. Stay smart. Stay safe. Stay legal.Where to Go NextIf you’re mushroom-curious, wellness-minded, spiritually open, or just want the spark-notes on fungi evolution — this episode will expand you.🎧 Listen | Laugh | Learn 💛 Share this episode with the most curious friend you know

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