The Fantastic World of Functional Mushrooms with Gina Rivers Contla

With over 30 years of experience in herbalism and the natural products industry, Gina Rivers Contla is the National Science Educator for well-known mushroom supplement company Host Defense. In this conversation, we discuss the numerous mushrooms that grow all around us, many of which can provide myriad ways of supporting our bodies and minds.

We explore the differences between the fruiting bodies of mushrooms and the lesser-known mycelium, and even go a little deeper into the archetypal nature of mycelium and all that's entailed therein.

Some of the mushrooms discussed in this episode include reishi, lion's mane, turkey tail, and shiitake, among others. Gina makes learning about mushrooms such an intriguing journey, and empowers people to learn more about working with mushrooms for everyday support and wellness.

Learn more about Gina, functional fungi, and all of the offerings from Host Defense Mushrooms by visiting the Host Defense website at hostdefense.com

Connect on Instagram: @hostdefense

To view the mushroom documentary mentioned towards the end of the episode, visit www.fantasticfungi.com or find it on YouTube.

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