As it turns out, mushrooms may play a far greater role in human health than we originally thought - and as such, may deserve a place in every clinical protocol.

In this episode, I'm joined by long-time herbalist and mushroom expert Lee Carroll for a fascinating conversation about Lion's Mane, mushroom quality, and two new products from Real Mushrooms: Lion's Mane Focus and Lion's Mane Calm.

We talk about why mushrooms may need to be viewed less as an "extra" and more as a foundational part of long-term health support, especially when it comes to cognition, stress resilience, sleep, gut health, and healthy aging.

We also unpack where these two new formulas may fit in practice.

Lion's Mane Focus is designed for brain fog, memory complaints, mental sharpness, and cognition.

Lion's Mane Calm is designed for irritability, stress overload, poor sleep, and nervous system support.

These products are especially relevant for perimenopausal and menopausal women, where we so often see cognitive fuzziness, mood shifts, sleep disruption, and that frustrating sense that something just feels off. But their clinical use certainly does not stop there.

Lee and I also talk about why mushroom quality matters, what practitioners need to understand about choosing mushroom products, and how to think more strategically about using Lion's Mane in practice.

This episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms.

What we cover in this episode:

• Why mushrooms may deserve a place in every clinical protocol

• Lion's Mane Focus for cognition, memory, and brain fog

• Lion's Mane Calm for irritability, stress, and sleep

• Why these formulas may be especially helpful for menopausal women

• Why mushroom quality still matters when choosing products

• How to think clinically about Focus vs Calm

Resources:

Real Mushrooms special offer - Sign up for a Real Mushrooms Practitioner Account, place an order priced at $150 or more on their website, and drop Ronda's name as your referral to get a free bottle of both Lion's Mane Calm and Focus. Practitioners who already have accounts also receive this free gift.

Lee Carroll's website and mushroom course

Lee's blog on Ergothionine - Ergothioneine: Rediscovering a Forgotten Molecule: Royal Lee, Mushrooms, and the Early Clues to Ergothioneine's Power