I feel fortunate to be invited to many, many events in the health and wellness industry... ...but honestly, lately, I haven't felt all that motivated to go to most of them. There is one event, though, that is well, well worth the travel. It's called RUNGA and it's the most uplifting, rejuvenating, and empowering event I've ever attended. RUNGA is held twice a year for three days in Austin, TX, and I'm a regular.  Only fifty guests are invited to the beautiful, secluded property, which gives RUNGA an intimacy that I've never felt at other events. The people who go have a wide range of backgrounds, but what they share is their dedication to optimal health. Each day, we woke up to a delicious, nourishing organic breakfast, then spent the days engaged in activities like yoga and meditation, oxygen treatments, IVs, biohacking, cooking workshops, and more. The first was a panel called "State of Mind," during which we talked about spirituality, psychedelics, smart drug stacks, and general mindstate shifting using plant medicines, technologies, breath, and other cutting-edge, scientific and free, and natural methods to alter one's state of mind. My co-panelists were Tero Isokauppila from Four Sigmatic, Joseph Anew from the Intuitive Warrior podcast (and the creator of RUNGA), and my friend Dr. John Lieurance of MitoZen.  I recorded both the panel and the Q&A, so there's a huge range of topics covered in this one episode -  If you're interested in joining me for the next RUNGA event in April 2023 in Austin, Texas, you can apply here. I'd love to meet you in person. Episode sponsors: Elements of Vitality Event. Head over to bengreenfieldlife.com/elements-event to learn more and reserve your spot before it's too late! Dry Farm Wines. Dry Farm Wines is offering an extra bottle in your first box for a penny (because it’s alcohol, it can’t be free). See all the details and collect your wine at bengreenfieldlife.com/dryfarmwines biOptimizers (Magnesium Breakthrough): The 7 essential forms of magnesium included in this full spectrum serving help you relax, unwind, and turn off your active brain after a long and stressful day so you can rest peacefully and wake up feeling refreshed, vibrant. and alert. Go to magbreakthrough.com/ben and use code ben10 for 10% off any order.  HVMN: Visit  hvmn.me/BenG and use code BENG20 for 20% off any purchase of Ketone-IQ️. This is an exclusive offer for podcast listeners. You can now find HVMN in California Earthbar locations (located within Equinox). ButcherBox: ​ButcherBox is offering our listeners an incredible deal—one FREE 10-14 lb turkey when you sign up at butcherbox.com/ben. Joovv: Get an exclusive discount on your first order of my favorite in-home light therapy devices. Just go Joovv.com/ben and apply code BEN. BGL Careers: Recruiting an IT Specialist. Check out BenGreenfieldLife.com/ITJob to learn more about this position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tero Isokauppila, founder of Four Sigmatic, discusses his expertise in functional mushrooms and their remarkable health benefits. He highlights how mushrooms can enhance skin health, boost energy, and stabilize hormone levels. Tero dives into the cultural significance and historical uses of adaptogens, revealing how they help manage stress. The conversation also touches on the innovative uses of mushrooms in food and beverages, and even speculates on their intelligence and relationships with the ecosystem. Discover how to incorporate these superfoods into your daily life!

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Cozy Earth.Are you suffering from chronic fatigue, anxiety, or digestive or autoimmune issues? Or are you seeking a simple way to level up your health with a food that is easy to integrate into your everyday routine? Look no further than to adaptogens: nutrient-dense superfoods that have been clinically proven to help support your body's immunity and gut health, boost brain activity and focus, aid with stress and mood, and so much more! Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru talks to Tero Isokauppila about the power of adaptogens and how to start integrating them into your routine for better health. Tero Isokauppila is an expert in all things related to nutrition, health, and wellness and is the founder of Four Sigmatic—a functional foods company. He is the author of two bestselling books: Healing Mushrooms, an educational cookbook, and Santa Sold Shrooms, a children's book for adults about the magical origins of Santa Claus, as well as his newly released book, Healing Adaptogens: The Definitive Guide to Using Super Herbs and Mushrooms for Your Body’s Restoration, Defense, and Performance.In this episode, we dive into:  -The top three adaptogens for brain health and focus (1:44)-The history of adaptogens and how they have been used throughout traditional cultures (7:30)-How to incorporate adaptogens into your daily routine (11:03)-Functional mushrooms vs adaptogens (15:18)-How adaptogens work in the body (16:18)-The benefits of tulsi and ashwagandha (20:15)-How reishi and ashwagandha improve sleep quality (27:28)-Adaptogens and caffeine intake (38:24) -Psychedelics and microdosing (53:20)-Pregnancy and adaptogens (1:13:55)For more on Tero Isokauppila, follow him on Instagram @iamtero, Facebook @foursigmatic, Twitter @foursigmatic, YouTube @foursigmatic, and through his website, us.foursigmatic.com. Get his book, Healing Adaptogens, here. This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Cozy Earth.​​InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself.Cozy Earth are the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DHRU.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tero Isokauppila, a Finnish visionary and 13th-generation farmer, passionately discusses the incredible benefits of mushrooms. He reveals the deep biological connection between humans and fungi, highlighting how this link enhances the effectiveness of fungal medicine. Tero dives into the health benefits of functional mushrooms like lion's mane and reishi for gut health and immunity. He also shares insights on the ethical dilemmas in mushroom cultivation and the rising trend of lion's mane supplements, making a compelling case for integrating mushrooms into our diets.

Entrepreneur Tero Isokauppila, the founder of Four Sigmatic, shares his secrets to growing revenue from $1 million to over $50 million. He discusses bootstrapping, product-market fit, expanding into retail, and building the first 100 true fans. Tero also explores the blue ocean strategy and the power of standing against something, as well as the importance of saying no and focusing as an entrepreneur.