We've been receiving loads of emails from our SuperFeast community wanting to know what they can do to turn their immune system on and keep it fortified. Recently Mason caught up with our favourite functional Naturopath, Dan Sipple, to discuss go-to herbs, minerals, foods, and lifestyle practices to increase the body's immunological capacity. Embodying health sovereignty in a time of COVID has become quite a contentious topic; Who would have thought that trusting the body's immune system could become so politicised? Regardless of how you sit with the whole vaccinated/unvaccinated approach to the virus, bolstering the immune system is something (hopefully) most of us can agree is essential. People are now thinking about their immune system in ways they never have before, and we are here to offer guidance in any way we can. 

Imagine a society where mainstream consensus was to value and trust the body's natural immune system over pharmaceutical drugs. Imagine a world where superior herbs and medicinal mushrooms were mandated, subsidised, and heavily endorsed to keep us all thriving and truly living our best lives. To quote John Lenon 'imagine all the people living life in peace' (instead of fear); We are here for this vision. Tune in to hear Mason and Dan explore all the ways they would reinforce and support people's immune systems if they were to (hypothetically speaking) dictate all members of society take part in an Immune MAXzine. Where empowered sovereign health is the goal, and we live with reverence for Mother Nature's unassailable healing intelligence. This episode is packed full (and I mean full) of expert knowledge to have you feeling equipped and in an embodied state of health. We're advocating less divisiveness, more connection, and holistic health for everyone. Don't miss it.

Mason and Dan discuss:

-What is immunity? 

-Microbiome analyses.

-The skins microbiome.

-Strengthening the Wei Qi shield.

-Colostrum for the immune system.

-Herbs for long-term immune regulation.

-Dietary applications for the immune system.

-Medicinal mushrooms for the immune system.

-Arming the immune system in acute situations.

-Astragalus for lung, spleen, and surface immunity.

-The effects of stress and sleep on the immune system.

-How the immune system is influenced by the microbiome.

-What causes the immune system to become dysregulated?

-Lifestyle practices to increase your immunological capacity.

Resources:

Dan Website Dan Instagram Gut Health Podcast 1 Gut Health Podcast 2

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/dan-sipple-ep-131

The words Di Dao (Di Tao) is a concept that most of our SuperFeast community would be familiar with, as it's the way we source our herbs. Di Dao herbs are of the highest quality and grown with integrity to ensure optimal, powerful healing properties. For a herb to be classified Di Dao, it must have been grown in its natural habitat; Which means the right region, soil, and microclimate for that specific species. The beauty of Di Dao herbs is they perform optimally, much like the human body when it is holistically cared for and nourished the way it needs to be. In this episode, Mason chats with Jansen Andre on The Awoken Athlete podcast about SuperFeast's commitment to Di Dao sourcing, herbs for optimal performance, and a holistic perspective of the nuances that affect performance within the body at all levels. Mason details the integrity behind Di Dao sourcing and how it ensures the livelihood of micro-farming stays alive; Continuing the wisdom and teachings of Di Dao within communities. Whether you're an athlete or not, we're all being physically, emotionally, and mentally pushed with our hectic, under-nourished lifestyles. This episode addresses the best herbs for lifestyle support and performance on all levels. 

Mason and Jansen discuss:

-Qi and performance.

-Cordyceps and performance.

-Adaptogens and performance.

-Jing, Qi, Shen; How they work.

-Comparing Di Dao and organic.

-Preventing injury and exhaustion.

-Jing; nourishing a solid foundation.

-How to take SuperFeast tonic herbs.

-Di Dao; growing, sourcing, and integrity.

-Disease, healing, and building the body back up.

-The colonisation and institutionalisation around healing ourselves.

-Performance in business and the freedoms of staying investor-free.

Resources:

Mason Instagram SuperFeast Instagram SuperFeast Apple Podcast The Awoken Athlete Podcast Mind and Body Peak Performance with James Newbury (EP#106)

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/herbs-for-performance-and-di-dao-with-mason-taylor-on-the-awoken-athlete-podcast-ep-130

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

Enter the world of flower shaman Adrian Anteros, where the language is flower, the scent is heavenly, and the rhythm; A symbiotic flow of direct communion with plants and flowers. Anteros is the founder of Pureheart Alchemy; the most divine range of living flower essence mysts, massage oils, and tonic essences to emerge from Gaia's garden. One myst/inhale of these powerful healing essences, and you instantly feel your energetic state shift, intuitively you come into centre, and in that moment you sense your vibrations elevate.

In this inspiring episode, Mase and Adrian explore shamanic practice, ceremony, the frequency and healing of flowers, the language of plants, and opening up the higher mind and heart through these powerful botanical essences. Adrian takes us on a journey through his intuitive alchemical creation process that entwines magic and integrity on every level; Pureheart Alchemy creations contain world heritage Blue Mountains wild spring water, 24k gold Ormus, and are hand-tuned with harmonious frequencies found in nature to assist in raising vibrations. Tune in for Magical plant wisdom.

Mason and Adrian discuss:

-Speaking flower.

-Plant medicines.

-Flower Essences.

-Plant communion.

-Spagyric alchemy.

-Integrity and the creation process.

-How the plants are speaking to us.

-Essential mysts and how to use them.

-The immunity shield of Flower Essences.

-Raising our frequency through the vibration of plants.

Resources:

Pureheart Alchemy Instagram Pureheart Alchemy Facebook Pureheart Alchemy Website Medicina de Flores Sacred Sage  Lyrical Heart Brethren

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/the-flower-shaman-with-adrian-anteros-of-pureheart-alchemy-ep-122