About this Episode:

In this mind-expanding conversation, Cate Stillman speaks with Benjamin Bressington, Australian entrepreneur and founder of Bare Remedy, about the renaissance of mushrooms in holistic medicine—and how ethical sourcing, spagyric extraction, and co-op innovation are changing the supplement industry.

Ben shares his unconventional journey from scaling tech startups to building a mushroom farm in rural Arkansas and launching a wellness co-op that's democratizing access to potent, clean, and effective adaptogenic products. Together, Cate and Ben unpack the truth behind what's in your mushroom coffee, why most supplements don't work, and how to build a mission-driven health business that truly serves humanity.

Key Takeaways:

The Mushroom Awakening: Why adaptogenic mushrooms like lion's mane, cordyceps, and reishi are transforming immune, metabolic, and brain health—and what most "mushroom coffees" get wrong.

Extraction Matters: Learn why spagyric extraction delivers 95–100% bioavailability compared to weak, water-based methods—and how it unlocks the full healing potential of the fruiting body.

Integrity Over Hype: Ben reveals the dark side of the supplement industry—from mislabeled "organic" imports to filler-loaded formulas—and how Bare Remedy maintains uncompromised purity.

Microdosing & Mental Clarity: How microdosing supports mood regulation, focus, trauma recovery, and even helps wean clients off caffeine, sugar, or pharmaceuticals—without dependency.

The Co-Op Revolution: Discover how Ben turned his farm into a member-owned co-op, letting practitioners and wellness pros earn equity while sharing life-changing products with their clients.

Resources:

Bare Remedy → https://bareremedy.net Wellness Pro Academy → https://wellnesspro.academy Yogahealer → https://www.yogahealer.com Books:

📘 Uninflamed by Cate Stillman → Amazon Link 📗 Primal Habits → Amazon Link 📙 Body Thrive → Amazon Link 📕 Master of You → Amazon Link

👩‍💼 About Cate Stillman:

Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, author, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. For over 20 years, she's guided wellness professionals and conscious leaders to align their bodies, lives, and businesses with purpose and regenerative growth.

🎧 Tune in and Reflect:

What would shift in your energy, clarity, and purpose if you swapped caffeine for a daily adaptogen ritual?