SuperFeast Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

What a profound conversation this was—a real unpacking of principles, where the philosophical meets the deeply practical.

The core of this whole thing, as we dug into with Ann Cecil-Sterman, revolves around the true action of herbs, which—from the Taoist lineage we follow—comes down to pure taste, not just some chemical breakdown. It's that deeper "flavor sensing in the stomach." My journey with Superfeast has been about living the great Yin-Yang puzzle: holding the intense contrast between deep Taoist tradition and the necessary reductionist language for Western practitioners. That dance is what yields the "pearls of reciprocity"—the philosophical gifts you get from the endeavor itself.

On a much deeper, personal layer, we dove into the conversation of living one's true blueprint—that invisible path that keeps calling you—and the absolute non-negotiable commitment to staying engaged with your purpose, no matter what external role the world tries to pin on you (like "CEO").

Finally, we hit the essential travel principles. Ann gave a brilliant reminder about how much flying is a test of our fluids. To counter the hyper-dry, sterile air of planes, the trick isn't just plain water (which is a clearer that goes straight through), but what we call slow fluids or wet food (think congees, soups, stews) to ensure that constant, deep hydration. It also requires the mental discipline of non-busyness: cultivating stillness and focusing on your main job rather than jumping into "tourist mode." It's about being a "Fremen flyer" and absorbing the wisdom of a place by simply being still. If you're ready for a reminder to stay engaged with your deepest purpose and learn essential travel health principles, this episode is for you.

Takeaways:

[00:00:28] Herbal Action is Taste-Governed: In Classical Chinese Medicine, herbs act mainly through taste and the stomach's "flavor sensing," not chemical constituents alone.

[00:03:46] The Yin-Yang Puzzle in Business: Balancing Taoist tradition with Western chemical language creates "pearls of reciprocity"—unexpected philosophical rewards.

[00:04:21] Living Your True Blueprint: Stay aligned with your personal purpose and express it in any role, even as a CEO.

[00:10:30] Travel's Primary Rule: Hydration: Air travel severely depletes fluids due to dry cabin air, making deep, constant hydration essential.

[00:11:02] Mindful Travel: Cultivate Stillness: Avoid over-scheduling; cultivate stillness, meditate, and stay focused on your core purpose while traveling.

[00:12:04] Classical Medicine's 30-Year Plan: Three stages—10 years of practice, 10 years of writing, and 10 years of mentoring new teachers.

[00:17:11] Water is a "Clearer," Not a "Hydrator": Plain water flushes waste quickly but does not provide deep, lasting hydration.

[00:17:55] The Power of Wet Food (Slow Fluids): Soups, congees, and stews support deep hydration through slow digestive absorption.

Practical Engagement:

Prioritize Slow Fluids: Especially before and during travel, replace plain water with "slow fluids" or wet foods like congees, porridges, soups, or stews to ensure deep, sustained hydration.

Practice Mindful Travel: When you travel, limit your scheduled activities (e.g., "one museum" rule) to cultivate stillness, meditate, and focus on your core purpose rather than jumping into "tourist mode."

Sip, Don't Gulp: If drinking plain water on a plane, keep it coming in small sips continuously throughout the flight, not in large, isolated glasses.

Cover Your Skin: Treat flying like being a "Fremen flyer." Wear covering clothes to protect your skin and minimize moisture loss in the dry cabin air.

Resources

Classical Medicine Academy: anncecilsterman.com

Instagram: Follow @anncecilsterman on instagram for updates.

If you've been here for a while, you know my whole focus is on returning to the roots of a path—an integrated, no-nonsense approach that actually holds up in the modern world. This conversation with Clarissa Gunawan goes straight to the core of a practice we're all doing anyway, every single night: dreaming.

We move well beyond the new-age, "superhero powers" version of lucid dreaming I experimented with in my twenties, and land firmly in the grounded, embodied terrain of Daoist dream work. Clarissa lays out why this isn't abstract or esoteric fluff; it's a non-negotiable tool for self-realization, for recalibrating the day, and—ultimately—for preparing for a "good death."

We dig into the massive cultural blind spot around dreams and why getting your view right is the most important part of the path. If you're ready to dissolve the imagined split between day and night and start perceiving your inner landscape with real clarity, this episode is for you.

[00:00:50] The Power of the Innate
Dreaming is as natural as breathing. In Daoism, the best practice is the one you already do—dream. If you think you don't dream, you're just not catching them yet.

[00:03:30] The Hun, The Po, and Peter Pan Syndrome
We explore the Hun spirit and Po souls in Chinese medicine, and how imagination in the dreamscape creates experiences that are real in their impact, regardless of what science can measure.

[00:17:50] The Primacy of "View"
Your view of reality—linear and material or circular and interconnected—determines the outcome of your dream practice. Ego-driven views create controlling dreams; Daoist views allow relaxation, non-duality, and true realization.

[00:11:37] Beyond Lucid Dreaming
Instead of chasing ego-boosting lucid dreams, the Daoist path is about relaxing into the dream to realize your true spirit and self-arising nature.

[00:02:45] You Are Your Own Expert
The core practice is simply writing your dreams down—every day. This builds your personal dream dictionary and symbolic language unique to you.

[00:30:30] Ancestors, Deities, and Symbols
Ancestors, sages, and deities often appear as powerful symbols that help you perceive deeper layers of your genetic and evolutionary path.

[00:33:00] The Dreamer as Authority
Dream work is a shamanic path where you are the ultimate authority. Universal symbols exist, but your consistent dream log becomes the map of your unique cosmology.

Start a Dream Log:
Get a journal and keep it by your bed. Write down the first thing you remember upon waking—a feeling, a color, a single word. Every morning, without fail. This is the simple barrier to entry.

Examine Your View:
Before you go to sleep, take a moment to reflect on your foundational view of reality. Are you approaching this as a linear, material quest for self-improvement, or as a circular, non-dual path of realization? The intention you set will shape the dream.

Prepare the Body:
As Clarissa points out, stop eating heavy food late at night (no 11 PM pizza!). Give your organs a rest so your dreams are about spirit and path, not just digesting salami.

Resources

Facebook
Instagram
Courses

In today's episode, prepare to be transported into the enchanting world of herbalism as Mason sits down with the incredible Stephanie Hazel. Stephanie, a traditional Western herbalist, teacher, and earth lover, brings forth a passion for her craft that is as robust as it is poetic, inviting listeners to explore realms beyond intellectualism and linear thought.

Stephanie and Mason embark on a captivating exploration of the sensory landscapes, diving deep into topics that range from heart perception and animism to herbal dieta and apprenticeship. With each exchange, they unveil the rich tapestry of wisdom woven through Stephanie's experiences and teachings.

At the heart of their conversation lies the concept of heart perception in herbalism—an idea that transcends the notion of the heart as merely a pump. Stephanie eloquently elucidates how heart perception involves listening with both body and heart, allowing for profound insights into the healing properties of plants to emerge. Emphasising the fusion of intellectual knowledge, intuitive knowing, and embodied experience as essential components in cultivating herbal wisdom.

Stephanie generously shares her approach to teaching herbalism, highlighting the importance of reverence and respect when interacting with plant allies. She advocates for a guided process that honours the deep connection between humans and plants, ensuring a safe and meaningful exploration of this sacred relationship.

For those eager to delve deeper into Stephanie's teachings, her courses—Plant Allies and The Wild Edge of Herbalism—offer unique opportunities to engage with herbalism in a way that transcends conventional education. Each course is a doorway to a world where plants become not just subjects of study, but cherished partners in the journey of self-discovery and healing.

Stephanie's wisdom shines through as she and Mason explore the practice of embodied listening, highlighting its transformative power in fostering harmony with plants and the environment. Their conversation serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of honouring perceptive senses alongside intellectual understanding—a testament to the profound wisdom that awaits those willing to listen with an open heart.

Tune in today for a powerful and profound journey into the heart of herbalism with Stephanie Hazel—a true plant person and universal voyager whose insights will leave you inspired and enlightened.

To learn more about Stephanie and her courses, visit her website here.

Mason & Stephanie discuss:

- Heart perception in herbalism.
- The power of using single herbs over formulas.
- What it means to hold an animist worldview, in herbalism, and life.
- Plant dieta and the importance of holding reverence in herbal practice. 

Resource guide

Guest Links
Stephanie's Website
Stephanie's Podcast
Stephanie's Instagram
Stephanie's Facebook
Stephanie's Herbal Allie's Online Course
Stephanie's Wild Edge Of Herbalism Online Course

Mentioned In This Episode
Stephen Harrod Buhner
Mathew Wood Herbalist
The Emerald Podcast
SuperFeast Reishi

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SuperFeast Instagram
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Check Out The Transcript Below:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/heart-perception-in-herbalism-with-stephanie-hazel-ep-219

Here on the SuperFeast podcast, we love to celebrate and acknowledge beautiful humans who kindle a light, embody their truth, and bring forth a unique offering of human goodness to the world; Today's guest Jinti Fell is a woman who does just that. A mother of three (currently pregnant with the third), Jinti and her partner Chris have become known for sharing their nomadic and intentional living with the online world. Living life in a converted bus to tiny house bliss, toddlers, newborns, a magical off-grid home birth thrown in the mix, their way of living radiates an air of simplicity, freedom, and intentional creation. In this very open chat with Tahnee, Jinti speaks to her journey through motherhood, her incredible undisturbed home birth, and how she navigates the duality of sharing her life online and remaining true to herself. Tahnee and Jinti share some beautiful insights on ecstatic birth and sexual energy; Going deeper to connect with the cervix and womb space during pregnancy/birth and why women are often culturally shamed for experiencing such pleasure. This episode is a must-listen for all women and a divine exploration of womanhood, motherhood, sexuality, and the journey within to our innate wisdom.

Tahnee and Jinti discuss:

-Wild pregnancy.

-Prenatal nutrition.

-Conscious conception.

-Jinti's undisturbed birth

-The journey of pregnancy.

-Homeschooling/unschooling.

-Living life from a place of truth.

-Connecting with the cervix/womb space.

-Cervical orgasms and pleasure during birth.

-Exploring sexual energy throughout pregnancy.

-Observing the emotion of fear in pregnancy and birth.

-Jinti's journey of pregnancy outside the medical system.

-Navigating social media without compromising your truth.

Resources:

Jinti's Instagram
Jinti's Home Birth Vlog
Jinti's Youtube Channel
Life Changing Sex Makes Anything Possible with Kim Anami (EP#28)
 

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/motherhood-birth-and-embodying-your-truth-with-jinti-fell-ep-129

We're bringing you a special edition on the podcast today, as Mason steps out of the interviewer seat and is interviewed by Tommy Moore on the Mind Body Plants Podcast. If you've ever wanted to listen to Mason go through the entire SuperFeast apothecary in both poetic and articulate detail; What's in the mindfully curated blends, the Organ systems they nourish, how the herbs are sourced, the seasons they best connect to, and the stories behind the formulations, this episode covers it all.

Tommy asks some great questions, and Mason dives deep into the world of Daoist tonic herbalism, discussing the lineage and how these heavenly messengers oscillate through Mind/Body/Spirit to bring healing and longevity. Mason opens up about his decade-long journey with SuperFeast, from grassroots beginnings to the epic company it is has grown into; Still maintaining the same core intentions of supporting people in maintaining wellness and longevity through tonic herbs and medicinal mushrooms. In comparing the western medical system with classical Chinese medicine, this conversation goes many places. Mason lays down what you need to know about Jing herbs, cultivating Qi, Nootropics, Brain health, Di Dao sourcing, and living in harmony with yourself and nature. This episode is the reminder we all need to stand empowered in our sovereign health.

Tommy and Mase discuss:

-Mycology. 

-Tonic herbalism. 

-The Daoist lineage. 

-Yin/Yang cultivation. 

-The culture of SuperFeast.

-The nature of Adaptogens.

-The SuperFeast apothecary.

-Di Dao sourcing and preserving tradition.

-Superior herbs (lifestyle herbs) and dosage.

-Autoimmune conditions and medicinal mushrooms.

-Brain health and nootropic herbs for neuro-plasticity. 

-The journey of SuperFeast; 10 years on from grassroots. 

-Psychedelic mushrooms, micro-dosing and mental health. 

-Cultivating organ health, longevity, and wisdom through herbs.

-Western medical system and classical Chinese medical system.

-Mason's personal journey from a uni student starting SuperFeast.  

Resources:

Mason Instagram

SuperFeast Instagram

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/how-to-live-for-longevity-with-mason-taylor-on-mind-body-plants-podcast-ep-128

Dr. Simon Feeney's journey along the virtuous path of classical Chinese medicine and healing has been far from ordinary. His integrity and purist approach to everything he does, has successfully set a new standard for wholesale Chinese Herbs in Australia, with the establishment of his company/clinic Empirical Health six years ago. Purity, Quality, and Potency are the principle values of Empirical Health; The first and only Australian certified organic Chinese herb wholesaler dedicated to Dao Di principles. A Physician in Classical Chinese Medicine, Acupuncturist, extensively knowledgable herbalist, and ongoing devoted scholar (20 years) of ancient medical Burmese scriptures, Simon's passion for upholding essential ancient knowledge is evident in everything he does. Like all journeys of the heart, Simon's is full of incredible stories; Stories of ancient manuscripts with cures for Leprosy, herbal preparations to treat malaria, being held at gunpoint in the name of preserving ancient teachings, and quests of translating bygone measurements for 2000-year-old formulas used in the Han Dynasty. In this potent conversation, Simon and Mason discuss the preservation of Classical Chinese medicine through lineage, the institutionalisation of TCM (where it's lacking), concocting ancient formulas, species identification when it comes to Dao Di, and the reverence for classical Chinese medicine as a complete system. Tune in for ancient knowledge and so much more.

Host and Guest discuss:

-Pulse diagnosis.

-The Han Dynasty.

-Chinese herbalism.

-Energetics of herbs.

-Availability of herbs.

-Plant identification.

-Administration techniques.

-Therapeutic alkaloid testing.

-Quality discernment of herbs.

-Dao Di (original growing region) principles

-The evolving nature of Chinese Medicine.

-Genetic testing and proper identification of herbs.

-The current Chinese medicine renaissance in the west.

-Dosage; The right dose, for the right person at the right time.

Resources:

Facebook
Instagram
Empirical Health
Empirical Health Shop
empiricalhealth.com

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/preserving-classical-chinese-medicine-with-dr-simon-feeney-ep-127

Acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner Peter Kington has built a successful fertility and pregnancy-focused practice, working with couples and individuals experiencing sub-fertility. In this very open conversation with Mason Peter discusses erectile function, semen analysis, reproductive health, male health literacy, lifestyle, emotional, spiritual factors of male preconception, red flags for infertility, and breaking down cultural barriers around the male role in conception.

Living in a world where infertility issues and IVF procedures are increasing, one can find an array of lifestyle, biological, and environmental factors that play a role in both men and women not being as optimally fertile as they could be. But how can we get to the root of what's causing infertility if the right diagnostic tools aren't being used, and the right conversations are not being had? Looking through the holistic lens of Chinese Medicine, Peter explains why male preconception is a vulnerable topic for men to openly discuss, especially when there is an infertility factor present that lies with them. One of the things that stands out about Peter Kington as a practitioner is his approach to diagnosis and his sensitivity to understanding the male psyche. In this insightful conversation, he explains that a good diagnosis is about looking for bits of information that give insight into the patents mind/body connection and being aware of the cultural narratives around male reproductive function.

Mase and Peter Discuss:

-Masturbation.

-Semen analysis.

-Low sperm count.

-Male sexual health. 

-Healthy ejaculation.

-Male preconception.

-The lifecycle of sperm.

-Male physical examination.

-Erectile function/dysfunction. 

-Male vulnerability around sex.

-The pressure of conception.  

-Pornography and low sperm counts.

-The micro environment of the Testes. 

-Sperm/Semen; Whats the difference?

-The IVF path and options to support it. 

-The impact of infertility and infertility treatment on men. 

Resources:

Peter Kington.com.au  
Peter Kington Facebook
Peter Kington Instagram

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/male-preconception-with-peter-kington-ep-126

Today on the podcast Mason chats with naturopath, nutritionist, medical herbalist, and best-selling author Helen Padarin about kid's immunity, nutrition, Liver and Gallbladder flushing, and the seriously empowering works she does with kids, families, and remote indigenous communities. A big running theme in all of Helen's work as a practitioner is empowerment. Whether it be through supporting indigenous communities to continue their traditional ways of eating or her courses that focus on remedies, and hands-on tools to keep parents and children healthy; Helen is giving people the right building blocks and bridging the gap between disempowered and empowered health. Her passion is teaching people to come back to themselves, trust their intuition, and get back to centre so they can thrive in health. With 20 years' experience as a practitioner, Helen brings so much wisdom and experience to this conversation. Helen and Mason hone in on kid's immunity, nutrition, gut health, and why not suppressing fever in children is an empowering act that builds resilience and teaches us to trust our immune system. Helen takes us through the courses she runs and the full function/protocol of Liver and Gallbladder flushing; Why we do it, the basic preparation, and how it improves thyroid function. Tune in for health sovereignty and empowerment.

Mason and Helen discuss:

-Seasonal eating.

-Vitamin D and Zinc deficiency.

-Liver and Gallbladder Flushing.

-The Thyroid Gallbladder connection.

-Kid's immunity and nutrition.

-Fever and neural development.

-Looking at fever as a valuable process.

-Fevers in children; How to handle them.

-Carnivore and Paleo eating; How they can support the body.

-How current reference ranges of blood test results are limited.

-Foraging, hunting and gathering in indigenous communities.

-Supporting indigenous communities and their traditional ways of eating. 

-How non-indigenous Australian's can learn so much about connection and belonging from the ancient wisdom of indigenous people.

Resources:

Poop chart 

Together Retreat

Helen's Facebook

Helenpadarin.com

Bubba Yum Yum book

The Complete Gut Health Cook Book

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/kids-immunity-liver-flushing-with-helen-padarin-ep-125

Tania de Jong is an inspiring woman on the path of helping others to heal. Leaving a trail of positive change and innovation wherever she sets her philanthropic vision, her most recent contribution; Alleviating the mental health crisis in Australia and eventually worldwide, is a breath of hope and fresh air. Two years ago, Tania and her husband founded the organisation Mind Medicine Australia; A charity focused on reducing the ongoing suffering caused by mental illness through effective psychedelic-assisted treatments such as medicinal psilocybin within safe clinical environments. The long-term goal: Making Psychedelic Assisted Therapies an intrinsic part of Australia's Mental Health System, significant improvement in mental health statistics, and accessibility for everyone. With the mounting pressures of life compounded by global lockdowns and their ripple effects, the current mental health crisis continues to grow, with treatments (predominantly pharmaceutical) nowhere near as effective as they could be. Before entering into a sound understanding of this topic, it's essential to know that the history of research and clinical trials for psychedelic medicines is shrouded in propaganda, censorship, and half-truths. Fueled by Nixon's War On Drugs campaign in the '50s and '60s, clinical trials and the progression in this area of medical science were brought to an abrupt halt, but as the nature of truth goes, it finds a way, somehow. Enter Mind Medicine Australia; A charity organisation that funds clinical psychedelic research conducted by independent associations and affiliates, set to change the face of Mental Illness. Tune in for this epic conversation as Mase and Tania discuss the future of healing and Psychedelic Assisted Therapies.

Mase and Tania discuss:

-Holotropic Breathwork.

-The mental illness pandemic.

-Psychedelic Assisted Therapies.

-The screening process of patients. 

-Decentralised use of psychedelics.

-Nixon's War On Drugs and propaganda.

-Federal/State legislation and accessibility.

-TGA-Special Access schemes and pathways. 

-Qualifications needed to become a trained therapist.

-Making Psychedelic Assisted Therapies accessible to all Australians.

Resources:

Mind Medicine Australia

Tania de Jong's website

Tania de Jong Facebook

Creative Universe website

Creativity Australia website

Tania de Jong TED Talk-How Singing Together Changes The Brain

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/psychedelic-assisted-therapies-mental-health-with-tania-de-jong-ep-124

Today on the podcast, we're bringing ancient teachings to life as we journey through the Daoist delineation of the human psyche by way of storytelling. In this transformative conversation, Mason and Yin yoga, meditation, and medical Qigong practitioner Stephanie Nosco discuss the Wu Shen, also known as The Five Spirits; A system of spiritual descent, allowing us to live out our Dao through bringing the light of Heaven down to Earth, and alchemising pain into growth. Stephanie's transfer of knowledge and her ability to bring this elusive spiritual system to life through story and metaphor is brilliant. This intrinsic part of the Daoist teachings can't be measured or quantified but is the consciousness behind everything. Descending from the Heavens with Shen and moving through Hun, Yi, Po, and Zhi, Stephanie takes us on a journey, pulling out the light and different expressions of each spirit along the way. In a realm of work she's so passionate about Stephanie expresses that compassion for ourselves is essential on this path of healing. For true transformation, wisdom, and inspiration will arise from our psyche, only when we are willing to go into the murky depths to do the work, and begin to consciously live out our Dao. Tune in for wisdom.

 

Mason and Stephanie discuss:

-The Five Spirits.

-The spirit of the organs.

-Mingmen and our destiny.

-The wisdom in storytelling.

-Bringing Shen into the body.

-Practices to nourish the Hun.

-Hun disturbance and depression.

-Practices to help the Yi spirit.

-Po disturbance and breathwork.

-Medical Qigong to nourish the five spirits.

-Yin yoga as an avenue to explore the spirit dimension.

Resources:

Nosco Yoga
Stephanie's Instagram
Stephanie's Facebook
Yin Yoga Teacher Training 
Rooted In Spirit Book
Sarah Powers Yoga

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/the-wu-shen-and-alchemy-verse-ascension-with-stephanie-nosco-ep-123