The Rational Wellness Podcast In This Episode: The Rational Wellness Podcast I recently had the pleasure of joining Dr. Ben Weitz on his Rational Wellness Podcast to dive deep into the incredible world of medicinal mushrooms. During our conversation, we explored the unique properties of mushrooms like Reishi, Shiitake, Turkey Tail, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, and […]
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Cordyceps species of mushrooms have fascinated cultures for centuries for their intriguing biology and long-standing role in traditional medicine. Recently, their popularity has surged in the wellness industry, where they are celebrated for potential health benefits that connect ancient practices with modern science. As Cordyceps entered the global wellness market, scientific research began to back many of the human health benefits observed for centuries.
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Even though mushrooms and mycelium are two very distinct and different parts of these fungal organisms, some supplement purveyors label their products as containing mushrooms when in fact, they contain only grain, and the mycelium that grows on it. Both the scientific research and respected practitioners in the field confirm that the functional value is higher when using the mushroom, rather than the mycelium. Especially if it’s a mycelium fermented grain product, which ends up being mostly grain.
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Reishi the mushroom of Immortality. November 12, 2024 Reishi, or Ganoderma lingzhi, has a 2000-year-old written record in medicinal texts. Most notably, Chinese Taoist monks wrote of using it to promote calmness, as well as to enhance their meditative practices. Chinese royalty used Reishi to promote longevity and held this “mushroom of immortality,” in high
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In this episode of my podcast, A Healthy Curiosity, I sit down with medical herbalist Lee Carroll to explore the benefits of medicinal mushrooms and how they can serve as allies for immunity, stress resilience, brain health, and aging well.
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In this episode of The Herbalist Hour, I’m joined by Lee Carroll of Real Mushrooms to unpack some of the most common myths — and truths — about medicinal mushrooms.
We dive into:
– The difference between alcohol extractions vs. mushroom powders
– How to spot quality mushroom supplements
– Why some people are mycophobic (fearful of fungi)
– What ergothioneine is — and why Lee calls it a vitamin
– How Lion’s Mane might actually work in the body
– Product updates and behind-the-scenes from Real Mushrooms
Whether you’re deep in your mushroom era or just myco-curious, this one’s for you.
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Lee Carroll: Where Mushroom Tradition Meets Science Season 3 • Thursday, November 20, 2025 Lee Carroll is the Lead Medical Herbalist at Real Mushrooms and returns to the Mycopreneur Podcast to share updates on his research and journey deeper into the history of traditional mushroom use as well as the modern science to substantiate functional mushroom
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Mycopreneur Podcast In This Episode: Mycopreneur Podcast I was thrilled to join the Mycopreneur Podcast to shed light on ergothioneine, a remarkable amino acid found in mushrooms that boasts a range of impressive, yet often overlooked, health benefits. It was a fantastic opportunity to share my passion for this unique antioxidant and its critical role in
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Functional mushrooms are getting more and more popular everyday. But it’s not the mushrooms themselves that have people are flocking to these powerful fungi… it’s the compounds inside! Although beta-glucans and triterpenes are often considered the most important active compounds in mushrooms, there is another compound that is starting to get a lot more attention.
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Forever Young Radio Show In This Episode: Forever Young Radio Podcast In this episode of the Forever Young Radio Podcast, I had the opportunity to explore the remarkable world of Functional Mushrooms for Human Health. With so much excitement around mushrooms, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the options available and unsure how to identify quality supplements.
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