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Vanessa Rissetto: Seed Oils, Ultraprocessed Foods, Nutrition Myths, and More
Épisode 27
dimanche 25 mai 2025 • Durée 01:30:56
In this episode, Sam sits down with Vanessa Rissetto, a registered dietician, Scorpio, and founder of Culina Health. They talk about the brokenness of American healthcare and how Culina is creating an inclusive nutrition economy before deep diving on all the buzzy topics we can't seem to escape in 2025. What are ultraprocessed foods doing to our bodies? Are seed oils really that bad? Are GLP-1s like Ozempic safe for aesthetic weight loss purposes?
Listen to this episode if you've ever asked yourself any of those questions, if you're struggling with food noise in the wellness space, or if you want to hear realness from someone who's highly trained and certified to advise you...instead of a healthtokker.
Key moments:
00:00:35 Guest intro
00:03:17 The couple that changed Vanessa’s career
00:06:11 The trend of protein-heavy diets and omitting certain food groups
00:08:53 Why registered dietitians are not historically accessible (+ some shade lol)
00:13:10 Sam’s functional health and supplements journey
00:14:43 How Culina makes registered dietitians accessible by leveraging insurance
00:16:56 How the nutrition and dietitian industries are not inclusive
00:19:20 Vanessa’s input on buzzy/trendy health and nutrition topics
00:20:32 Ultraprocessed foods
00:22:05 What ultraprocessed foods do to our bodies
00:23:49 How to easily identify which foods are ultraprocessed
00:26:05 Some foods that you wouldn’t expect to be ultraprocessed…but are
00:28:20 Food dyes
00:29:45 Getting in the weeds on small health things and losing sight of the big picture
00:31:41 SEED OILS!!! In CAPS LOCK bc I know you wanna know lol
00:31:59 Do seed oils cause inflammation?
00:32:38 The serving size conversation that we ALL need to hear
00:37:26 What are the worst foods??? Sugary cereals, processed meats, etc. PLUS a grocery shopping life hack
00:41:10 What kinds of foods should we actively seek out and add to our diets?
00:43:36 Why does it feel like even the healthy foods are unhealthy these days?
00:44:44 What words do you look for on food packaging?
00:48:58 Vanessa’s breast cancer story
00:50:22 Everything is a carcinogen SOS
00:52:21 How Vanessa changed her habits after beating cancer
00:55:21 Biggest nutrition myths
00:58:20 GLP-1s: What they are and how they work
01:01:51 Short-term effects of GLP-1s
01:02:41 Long-term effects of GLP-1s
01:05:00 Everyone is body positive until it comes to themselves: transparency and responsibility
01:09:45 Health tests (GI MAP, DUTCH Test, etc.) are kinda BS 🤐
01:16:55 The future of nutrition trends and the global health conversation
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Jennifer Salzman: The Emotional Side of ADHD and How Alcohol Affects ADHD Adults
Épisode 25
dimanche 18 mai 2025 • Durée 01:12:23
In this episode, Sam meets with Jennifer Salzman, an expert on ADHD and the relationship between ADHD and alcohol. They talk about the emotional side of ADHD (particularly how it affects your relationships and your feelings), why alcohol is especially bad for the ADHD brain, how she quit drinking for good, and how she has overcome rejection sensitivity, cognitive hyperactivity, and self-loathing.
Listen to this episode if you have ADHD, and you're not necessarily sure if you count as an alcoholic, but you sometimes question your drinking habits. (Hi, Sam here. That's the bucket I fall into, and Jennifer validated a lot of my feelings in this convo, which made me feel really seen and empowered. Highly recommend.)
Key moments:
02:27 ADHD in men vs. women
03:18 What it’s like to have ADHD before receiving an official diagnosis
04:39 Do you ever feel like everybody hates you?
05:05 Rejection sensitive dysphoria
06:20 Reading too much into things
06:39 Gen Z self-diagnosing and having access to new language
09:00 How ADHD makes it hard to maintain healthy relationships
10:33 ADHDers are particularly vulnerable to love-bombing (also: moving fast in friendships)
11:50 Having high expectations of people without communicating them
14:43 Resolving the unhealthy patterns
16:06 Practicing mindfulness when we’re so used to living our lives on autopilot
17:35 Common but overlooked symptoms of ADHD (i.e. the emotional piece of it)
18:30 What’s missing from ADHD treatment plans
19:38 Medication as treatment for ADHD
20:11 Drinking while using ADHD medication
21:18 Sam’s first time trying Adderall
24:01 ADHD coping mechanisms (outside of medication)
27:08 Feeling your uncomfortable feelings instead of resisting or repressing them
28:40 Click here if you don’t necessarily identify as an alcoholic, but you sometimes question your drinking habits
31:53 Sam’s current relationship to alcohol
34:18 How the shame and stigma around alcoholism prevented Jennifer from seeking help
35:59 How we worry about the wrong things (aging, fitting in, etc.)
37:50 What alcohol does to people with ADHD
40:07 What it feels like to be unexpectedly diagnosed with ADHD
43:18 Why alcohol is particularly bad for the ADHD brain
45:20 How Jennifer quit drinking (and how she helps other people quit drinking)
52:41 Microdosing for ADHD and Jennifer’s relationship to other substances
56:21 Self-acceptance as a tool for healing
57:55 Peace is not the same as complacency
59:02 Resources for coping with ADHD and substance use disorder
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Is Weed Good or Bad for You? The History and Health Implications of Using Marijuana
Épisode 24
dimanche 11 mai 2025 • Durée 53:53
In this episode, Sam answers a question frequently asked by listeners: is weed bad for us? After giving a full-on history lecture about the origins, importation, regulation, criminalization, and legalization of marijuana in medicinal and recreational capacities, she explores published and peer-reviewed research on the potential risks and health benefits of cannabis and, more specifically, marijuana.
Listen to this episode if you're a health freak who's curious about the impact of marijuana on your wellness journey, or if you sometimes wonder whether you're using weed just a littttttle bit too much.
Key moments:
02:26 Sam’s first time smoking weed lols
07:05 Why we’re doing an episode on weed
09:12 What is marijuana? What’s it made of?
09:29 THC (also known as Delta 9)
10:08 CBD and hemp
11:02 The difference between cannabis and marijuana
11:38 The history of marijuana in medical and recreational applications
12:13 The first recorded use of cannabis
14:55 How cannabis came to the west (as medicine and an intoxicant)
15:41 Early criminalization and regulation of weed in America
17:08 The back and forth between legalization and criminalization between the 1940s and 1960s
18:40 Minimum mandatory sentences are introduced for drug-related offenses, including marijuana
18:59 Counterculture pro-marijuana movements and the Controlled Substances Act
19:38 How weed is classified in the Controlled Substances Act…has legit not changed since the 1970s???
20:59 Decriminalization in medical and recreational applications
22:26 Joe Biden’s effort to reclassify weed
22:59 The debate on marijuana
23:54 How many US adults smoke weed
24:33 Factors that influence how marijuana affects you
25:06 Important for weed users: Major increase in THC potency over the past few years
25:45 The same weed can affect you differently every time
26:07 How long it takes THC to hit (smoking vs. gummies)
26:53 How THC actually affects your brain
27:17 Anandamide, addiction, and behavior reinforcement
27:56 Short-term effects of marijuana
29:58 Long-term effects of marijuana
32:06 Marijuana use during pregnancy
32:25 The “smoking” part of smoking weed lol
33:20 Emerging research about short and long-term effects of marijuana use (good and bad - a lot more good here)
35:03 Is weed addictive? (Bad news lols)
35:19 Surprising rates of cannabis use disorder among adult users (and comparison to alcohol)
36:17 A quick self-test to determine whether you have cannabis use disorder (please still consult a doctor though bc I am not one)
37:56 Marijuana withdrawal
38:25 Can you overdose on weed?
40:05 My personal position on marijuana, after doing all the research
40:33 To legalize or criminalize?
42:33 Benefits (proven and potential) of CBD
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Lindsey Metselaar of We Met at Acme: The State of Dating in 2025
Épisode 23
dimanche 4 mai 2025 • Durée 01:16:52
In this episode, Sam sits down with Lindsey Metselaar, host of the popular dating and relationships podcast We Met at Acme. They talk alllll about the state of dating in 2025, from Lindsey's dating "rules," to the impact of technology on dating, to dating while sober, love languages, attachment styles, situationships, and beyond.
Listen to this episode if you are single and dating in 2025, or if you're in a relationship and want to set yourself up for success.
Key moments:00:01:33 The story of how Sam got her raspy/low voice lol (this went viral on TikTok)
00:03:21 How Sam and Lindsey met
00:05:16 How Lindsey became a dating expert
00:07:48 Lindsey’s rules of dating (don’t text “thank you” after a date!)
00:11:33 How many dates you should wait to sleep with them (according to Lindsey)
00:13:15 Why you should have no more than 2 drinks on a first date
00:13:29 How and why you should try sober dating
00:15:49 The difference between drinking while dating vs. dating sober (Sam and Lindsey’s personal experiences)
00:19:52 Lindsey’s advice for dating sober
00:21:19 Dating and tech (apps, AI, porn, and more)
00:22:01 This Forbes survey showed 98% of people met dates online
00:22:41 How we can build our online profiles and social identities to optimize for dating success
00:24:16 How tech has influenced the dating landscape
00:25:51 Do dating apps actually work?
00:26:42 Hinge origin story (sorta lol)
00:27:29 Is dating tech making people bad at dating/socializing/flirting IRL?
00:28:12 Is technology affecting people’s interest in commitment?
00:30:44 Are you using AI to flirt by text? Click here
00:33:00 The quote that made Lindsey famous
00:33:22 Porn, OnlyFans, Instagram models, and more
00:35:54 The bottom line on tech and dating
00:37:56 The narrative around men online (i.e. man vs. bear)
00:40:09 Incels, incel forums, and Adolescence (spoilers!)
00:45:15 A shift in dating trends between 2024 and 2025
00:47:41 Therapy speak (gaslighting, narcissism, etc.)
00:48:01 Love languages
00:52:01 Attachment styles (anxious attachment and avoidant attachment)
00:54:08 Situationships and how to avoid them/get out of them
00:57:09 Setting yourself up to find The One
00:59:18 Girlfriend and wife (or partner) privileges
01:01:59 How to know if they’re The One
01:04:21 Setting your relationship up for a healthy marriage
01:05:55 What Lindsey wishes she knew when she was 25 and dating
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How to Stop Being a Control Freak
Épisode 22
dimanche 27 avril 2025 • Durée 50:35
In this episode, Sam...admits she has a problem lol. She explores the root causes of her need for control (which borders on unhealthy)—why we crave it, why it's hard to let go, why we have to, and how to release it. Lots of storytimes in this episode, so if you want to hear about the Cosmo days—this one's for you.
Listen to this episode if you have trouble letting go, if you're the reservations friend who freaks out when someone suggests a walk-in, or if you become insufferable the second you stray from your timestamped itinerary on a vacation.
Key moments:
00:37 Sam’s control freak revelation
05:50 Signs you might be a control freak (and it might be affecting your life)
06:22 Are you a micromanager? Plus a Cosmo storytime lol
09:18 If you have difficulty delegating…
10:14 People who always need to be right (and give unsolicited advice)
10:59 Spoiler alert: if you’re a control freak, you probably aren’t a good team player
11:35 Click here if you’re a “fixer” in relationships
12:06 If minor speed bumps send you into a tailspin (or make you insufferable to be around)…
12:46 Unrealistic expectations of commitment to plans
14:15 Validation and approval from other people
14:54 Do you hate change and rely heavily on routines?
15:14 If you feel excessive guilt or responsibility when things don’t go affording to plan…even if it’s outside of your control
16:59 What you can vs. what you can’t control
17:43 What will happen if you don’t release control
18:20 Unearthing the root cause of your need for control
19:13 Early childhood experiences that might lead to an obsession with control in adulthood
21:26 Identifying your triggers
23:37 Identifying and challenging your limiting beliefs
26:14 A quote that altered my brain chemistry
27:54 My therapist absolutely ate with this one
29:39 How to build your mindset (an ongoing practice)
31:52 You can do hard things
32:52 Learning to trust other people
36:12 Refocusing on your priorities
38:42 Sam’s favorite strategies for creating space when her inner control freak gets triggered
41:45 Upcoming episode topics
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Gut Health 101: Your Microbiome and Improving Gut Health at Home
Épisode 21
dimanche 20 avril 2025 • Durée 44:20
In this episode, Sam shares a timely motivational story before diving into the foundations of gut health (What body parts and systems does your "gut" actually encompass? What is your microbiome? How do you know if yours is healthy and balanced? How can you take care of it at home?) in an attempt to pull back the curtain on a topic that's widely discussed across the internet. Since it's the first installment of a multi-episode series on gut health, it's a solo deep dive—but Sam will bring guests on to discuss the various aspects and rabbit holes of gut health down the line, so drop your questions in the comments!
Listen to this episode if you hear a lot about your gut and microbiome on TikTok, and want to understand it from a basic biological standpoint before falling for some random supplement an influencer is hawking lol.
Key moments:
00:34 Morning motivation (Rory McIlroy and the Masters)
06:51 A message to returning listeners of CAPS LOCK
08:00 Why we are talking about gut health in the first place
10:35 What actually is your gut (gastrointestinal tract), and how does it work?
12:17 The biliary tract (a part of the digestion process that’s talked about way less)
12:37 Which body parts comprise your biliary tract?
13:23 How the biliary tract works
14:54 Other systems in your body that help with digestion
15:12 The gut microbiome
15:54 What makes up the gut microbiome? (Plus a good fun fact about it)
16:27 How your gut microbiome develops
16:59 How new microorganisms are added to your microbiome over time
17:31 What your gut microbiome actually does
18:00 How your gut microbiome affects your digestive system
19:32 How your gut microbiome affects your immune system
20:35 How your gut microbiome affects your heart health
21:07 How your gut microbiome affects your nervous system
21:15 The gut brain axis
22:13 The emotional side of your gut brain axis
22:37 Crazy fact about how your gut controls your emotions
22:49 The correlation between IBS and mood disorders
23:36 How your gut microbiome affects your endocrine system
24:47 How do you know if your gut and microbiome are healthy?
24:53 Characteristics of a healthy gut
25:53 Symptoms of an unhealthy gut
26:33 Mini rant about healthtokkers and gut health
27:24 Sam’s recommendation if you are experiencing unhealthy gut symptoms
27:41 Different tests that evaluate your gut health
28:06 An important warning about gut testing
28:49 Here is where you might want to take notes so grab your notebooks/pens!!
29:00 15 ways to take care of your gut at home
29:05 Natural sources of probiotics
29:21 Two things to limit to improve your gut health
29:35 How chewing and eating speed affects your digestion
30:43 Natural sources of fiber and prebiotics (also: what is the difference between prebiotics and probiotics?)
31:08 Examples of anti-inflammatory foods
31:22 What alcohol does to your gut
31:44 How antibiotics affect your gut
32:01 How to offset the negative impact of antibiotics on your gut
32:48 Foods rich in polyphenols (and what they do for your gut)
33:01 Two controversial tips for improving your gut health
33:16 The impact of breastfeeding on gut health
33:27 Elimination diets—why they’re controversial and their intended effects
34:40 Please drop your gut health questions in the comments!!!
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Running Foundations: Speed, Endurance, Safety, Cross-training, and Nutrition
Épisode 20
dimanche 13 avril 2025 • Durée 01:00:33
In this episode, Sam meets with Heather Milton and Jason Machowsky, the founders of Master My Run, a training program that provides athletes with the tools they need to unlock their best running performance by leveraging cross-training, nutrition, and individual and group coaching. They touch on all aspects of running, from preparation to form, injury prevention, fueling, recovery, and beyond.
Listen to this episode if you're an aspiring or new runner, aiming to start safely or improve your performance.
Key moments:
00:33 Introduction to guests
01:48 How this episode came about (Sam’s first run ever)
03:31 How they got into running (and how you can too)
06:35 Is running for everybody? Is there anyone who shouldn’t run?
07:44 Is runner’s high real, or is it a myth?
09:28 What kinds of metabolic testing should runners do, and why should they do it?
11:03 Can you improve your metabolic test results?
12:15 What to do BEFORE you start running to set yourself up for success
12:41 What, when, and how much runners should be eating
14:09 How runners should strength train/cross-train
15:49 The mistake a lot of runners make in the gym
17:42 How to determine how heavy you should be lifting
18:03 The best gym exercises for runners
19:02 Heather’s opinion on group fitness classes
20:27 What is plyometric exercise and how should we incorporate it into our workouts?
20:36 How long you should be resting and recovering in between HIIT workouts
22:39 What to wear/how to dress appropriately for your run
24:13 How to pick the right running shoes/sneakers
27:24 Heather and Jason’s favorite running tech (apps, wearables, etc.)
29:35 How to properly warm up for a run
31:20 What is proper running form? Things to keep in mind
33:04 Nutrition and running
33:21 Should we be carb-loading? How and when should we eat our carbs? (And how much??)
34:55 What to eat and drink before a run, and how far in advance you should fuel
37:32 The best things to eat and drink after a run
38:56 A formula for how to properly hydrate before and during a run
41:36 Running with injuries and injury prevention (from both training and nutrition POVs)
45:36 How to build up to faster speeds and longer endurance in your runs
46:48 Rapid fire round!!! Best part of the episode IMO
46:57 Heather and Jason’s marathon non-negotiables
47:10 The biggest mistake people make when they first start running
47:25 The biggest waste of money in the running world
47:49 The best investment for runners
48:08 Current favorite song to listen to while running
48:34 Favorite race they’ve ever run
49:05 Heather and Jason’s running PRs
50:32 Their next running goals
50:57 The best running advice they’ve ever gotten
51:05 The worst running advice they’ve ever gotten
51:19 Their favorite post-race meals/foods
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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Épisode 19
dimanche 6 avril 2025 • Durée 54:23
In this episode, Sam recalls the first time she felt imposter syndrome at work, which leads her into a deep dive. Why do we feel imposter syndrome? Can you feel imposter syndrome in your personal and romantic relationships? How can we overcome it? What could life look like if we don't—or if we do—overcome it? Then, she outlines actionable strategies for conquering it and taking back control of your life.
Listen to this episode if you've ever felt imposter syndrome, and share it with anyone who you think is selling themselves short.
Key moments:
01:52 What is imposter syndrome?
04:02 Why the first imposter syndrome research only studied women
04:37 A popular quote/statistic that really resonates
05:34 The first time Sam ever felt imposter syndrome
06:29 How Sam’s influencer career started
07:43 The most valuable thing Sam learned in the early days of becoming an influencer
09:38 How Sam started working for herself
11:48 Women feel imposter syndrome more than men
12:01 The social, cultural, and psychological factors that influence who experiences imposter syndrome
12:13 The types of people who are most likely to feel imposter syndrome
13:05 Why we have imposter syndrome
13:35 Are the stakes actually that high? Or are you projecting?
14:18 Feeling like you don’t belong
14:24 I AM CRYYYYIIINNNGGGGG LMAOOO
15:36 Reframing your thoughts (I ate with this tbh)
15:54 Perfectionism and imposter syndrome
16:47 Returning to the failure vs. judgment spiral
17:53 Masking behaviors and how they fuel imposter syndrome
18:48 Subjective fields of work (this is for the creatives)
19:42 Comparison is the thief of joy (sorry for the cliché)
20:27 Achievement-based validation in childhood
21:46 Imposter syndrome in your personal and romantic relationships (also see: anxious attachment style)
23:01 Catastrophizing and the imposter phenomenon
26:35 The impact imposter syndrome can have on our lives if it goes unchecked
28:44 How to overcome imposter syndrome
29:09 How to reframe your thoughts (with examples)
29:33 Stop saying “I got lucky” when you accomplish or achieve something
30:20 How to make a wins log (Sam reads hers aloud lol)
32:45 Flip the script (best possible outcome exercise)
34:06 A counterintuitive exercise (worst possible outcome exercise?)
35:51 Something all women need to start doing IMMEDIATELY
38:40 A mind-blowing twist on “feel the fear and do it anyway"
39:42 Act like an imposter to overcome imposter syndrome?
41:37 Distinguish between facts vs. feelings
43:40 The bottom line
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Cycle Syncing: How to Feel Your Best During Menstruation, Follicular, Ovulation, and Luteal Phases
Épisode 18
dimanche 30 mars 2025 • Durée 52:00
Sam starts this episode by talking about her experience with hormonal birth control, which has resulted in her fully feeling each phase of her cycle for the first time in her life. On a mission to manage her hormones and mitigate her PMS symptoms through dietary and lifestyle changes, she explores the best (doctor and dietician-approved) ways to eat, exercise, sleep, socialize, and take care of yourself during the four phases: menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal.
Listen to this episode if you're considering going off of hormonal birth control for the first time in a long time, if you're interested in supporting your reproductive health in line with your body's natural rhythms, or if you think cycle-syncing is BS and want to hear about Sam's journey getting started.
Key moments:
00:36 Sam’s personal journey (prob TMI lol)
04:48 Major upcoming episode about going off birth control
07:32 The surprising thing Sam started experiencing in her cycle
07:49 How we arrived at this episode
08:35 The tiny change in Sam’s routine that changed everything
09:36 Results Sam saw in just 6 weeks of cycle syncing
12:25 Who should try cycle syncing?
13:11 A refresher on the menstrual cycle
15:17 The length of your menstrual cycle and the four different phases
15:59 Menstrual cycle vs. 24-hour cycle (both hormonal)
17:00 Different ways to track your cycle
17:55 This is a good time to start taking notes (plus a simple layout/format)
19:09 Phase 1 - menstruation
19:12 How to eat during menstruation
23:46 Sam’s take on cravings during your period
24:40 How to exercise during menstruation
26:09 Other tips and tricks for managing the menstrual phase (socializing, sleep, sex, etc.)
27:52 Phase 2 - follicular
28:48 How to eat during your follicular phase
30:15 How to exercise during follicular
31:19 Other tips and tricks for managing the follicular phase (mood, making plans with your friends, hormones, etc.)
32:08 Phase 3 - ovulation
33:10 Hormonal changes during your ovulatory phase
33:42 How to eat during ovulation
34:17 Eating to support your reproductive health if you’re trying to get pregnant
34:51 How to exercise during ovulation
35:53 Other tips and tricks for your ovulatory phase (trying to conceive, social battery levels, etc.)
36:42 Phase 4 - luteal (most closely associated with PMS)
37:15 How to eat during your luteal phase (anti-inflammatory diet, healthy fats, etc.)
38:31 How to exercise during luteal
39:22 We should be doing this more during luteal
40:00 Mini feminist rant lol
41:01 Other tips and tricks for luteal (listen to your body!)
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Alice Mushrooms: The Future of Food as Medicine
Épisode 17
dimanche 23 mars 2025 • Durée 01:03:06
In this episode, Sam meets with Charlotte Cruze and Lindsay Goodstein, the founders of Alice Mushrooms. They discuss what notable supplement companies are doing wrong, the impact and varying applications of functional mushrooms, their major career pivots, and the future of food as medicine.
Listen to this episode if you need inspiration to pivot in your career, if you're curious about functional medicine and mushrooms, or if you want to pee your pants laughing when Lindsay tells us about the time she took 6 sex chocolates before a massage.
Key moments:
00:33 Introduction to guests
02:04 Why they started Alice Mushrooms (hello functional medicine)
03:53 How they found each other and teamed up
04:33 Both of their major career pivots and entrepreneurship advice
07:49 The efficacy efficacy of functional mushrooms (and how they’re different from pharmaceuticals)
09:28 How and why they made their product hit instantly
11:18 How fast will you feel the effects of the mushrooms?
12:06 Are there any long-term effects? And how long does it take to feel those?
14:45 What *actually* are adaptogens and nootropics?
15:39 Adaptogens: What they are and what they do
17:28 Nootropics: What they are and what they do
18:58 The most common misconceptions about functional mushrooms
21:27 Why did they put the mushrooms in chocolate instead of capsules?
21:35 Food as medicine and nutrient absorption
25:25 How Lindsay went Breaking Bad to make the initial product in her kitchen lol
25:59 How they developed the product to make sure it tasted good AND was effective
27:25 Other active ingredients that interact with the mushrooms for optimal efficacy
27:58 A deep dive on all the ingredients
29:58 Types of mushrooms that are replacing drugs in early clinical trials for Alzheimer’s and ADD/ADHD
31:50 The mushroom sourcing process and what most big shroom companies are doing wrong
34:53 The extraction process (sooo interesting)
38:05 The hard-hitting question: Do they work? Lol
42:10 What each type of chocolate does
44:11 HILARIOUS story about how well the sex chocolates work
49:18 How did they make something that balances your hormones?
52:07 Let’s talk about psychedelics (we haddd to)
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