In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, I sit down with Julian Mitchell—co-founder of Lifecykel and one of the world’s leading voices in the functional mushroom movement. We go deep on sacred sourcing, advanced bioavailability, and the rise of fungi-based wellness.

Julian shares stories from his journey into the Altai Mountains of Mongolia to ethically source pure shilajit, revealing why trust, integrity, and regenerative supply chains must anchor supplement innovation. We get into the science and spirit behind ingredients like lion’s mane, cordyceps, and Kakadu plum, and break down Julian’s mission to reconnect humanity with the healing power of nature’s pharmacy.

You’ll also learn about Lifecykel’s next-gen liposomal delivery systems, how shilajit supercharges psychedelics, and what it really takes to bring a transparent wellness product to market in a world full of greenwashing.

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MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

(00:00:00) Sourcing Authentic Shilajit in Mongolia

(00:24:47) Growing & Extracting Lion’s Mane the Right Way

(00:44:47) Cultivating Reishi & Cordyceps & Their Healing Benefits

(00:53:33) Gut Health & the Power of Turkey Tail

(00:58:47) The Overlooked Power of Shiitake & Chaga Mushrooms

(01:03:28) Chaga: The King of Antioxidants & Nature’s Birch Elixir

(01:14:08) Liposomal Innovation & Shilajit’s Role in Bioavailability

(01:19:41) Building a Mushroom Empire: Manufacturing, Mentorship, & Mycelial Collaboration

(01:23:32) The Future of Mushrooms: Innovation, Vision, & Staying True to Nature

(01:31:24) How to Test Mushroom Product Purity at Home

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