
SuperFeast Podcast
Welcome to the SuperFeast Podcast! Join tonic herbalist and health educator Mason Taylor as we explore the magical world of Tonic Herbalism. We will explore the relevance of these ancient herbs and medicinal mushrooms in our modern culture of health to invigorate the body, restore organ health, create badass immunity and bring harmony to the hormones. Want to enhance performance, longevity, energy and radiance? Then dive in with us and learn why tonic herbal adaptogens have been used for millennia for this exact intention. So get ready to activate your SuperHuman health as we deliver this deep tonic herbal philosophy right your eardrums.
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Apr 24, 2020 • 52min
#64 Body Literacy & The Menstrual Cycle with Nicole Jardim
Tahnee is joined by Nicole Jardim on the Women's Series today to wax lyrical on all things menstrual. Nicole is a Certified Women’s Health Coach and the creator of Fix Your Period, a series of programs that empower women to reclaim their hormone health. Nicole's passion for women’s health arose in response to her own hormonal journey and negative experience using hormonal birth control in her early twenties. Nicole takes a holistic approach, placing her focus on identifying and addressing the root cause of dis-ease within the bodies and minds of her female clients. Nicole believes that the fundamentals to healing any hormonal imbalance lie in an approach that addresses the unique physiology of every woman, and that this is essential to reclaiming and maintaining optimal health and vitality at any age. We say amen to that sister! Tahnee and Nicole discuss: -Nicole's period journey - how the traditional medical model failed to connect the dots between her oral contraceptive use and the myriad of undesirable health complications she experienced as a result. -The lack of education and female body literacy in our society. -The fact that menstrual disharmony is generally considered normal. -The horrific side effects synthetic birth control can cause. -The menstrual cycle and female empowerment. -What a normal menstrual cycle looks/feels like. -The sensitivity of the female organism, how this aids our fertility and serves as a defense mechanism at the physiological level. "We are exquisitely sensitive to stressors and it is a good thing." - Nicole Jardim -The impact of diet culture and "health" fads on female reproductive health. -Nutrition - the power of mastering the basics. -Self observation as simple yet profound tool in health and healing. -Nicole's take on hormone testing. Who is Nicole Jardim? Nicole Jardim is a Certified Women’s Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor, and the creator of Fix Your Period, a series of programs that empower women to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines evidence-based information with simplicity and sass. Nicole's work has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of women around the world in effectively addressing a wide variety of period problems, including PMS, irregular periods, PCOS, painful & heavy periods, missing periods and many more. Rather than treating problems or symptoms, Nicole treats women by addressing the root cause of what’s really going on in their bodies and minds. She passionately believes that the fundamentals to healing any hormonal imbalance lie in an approach that addresses the unique physiology of every woman. This is essential to reclaiming and maintaining optimal health and vitality at any age. Nicole is the author of Fix Your Period: 6 Weeks to Banish Bloating, Conquer Cramps, Manage Moodiness, and Ignite Lasting Hormone Balance, and the co-author of The Happy Balance, a recipe book filled with over 80 hormone balancing recipes. Finally, Nicole is the co-host of The Period Party, a top-rated podcast on iTunes - be sure to tune into that if you want to learn more about how to fix your period - and has been called on as a women’s health expert for sites such as The Guardian, Well+Good, mindbodygreen and Healthline. Resources: Nicoles Website Nicole's Programs Nicole's Podcast Nicole's Book Nicole's Instagram Nicole's Facebook Nicole's Twitter Nicole's Period Quiz Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/body-literacy-the-menstrual-cycle-with-nicole-jardim-ep-64

Apr 23, 2020 • 32min
Fireside Friday - Dosing your herbs
How do you dose? Mason discusses where to start, right to the extremes of dosing your herbs and everywhere in between. Resources: SuperFeast Tonic Herbs Adaptogens, Mushrooms & Blends Support your adaptability 100% herbs only No nasty fillers/additives Immune tonics Increase your resilience

Apr 20, 2020 • 1h 21min
#63 Lifestyle Medicine with Acupuncturist Jost Sauer
We're absolutely thrilled to have acupuncturist Jost Sauer back on the pod today sharing his cosmic insights. In today's chat Jost and Mason explore the role of intuitive understanding in the Chinese Medicine model, and how going beyond the linear into the realm of the energy field and consciousness is a key factor in healing. Today's conversation is deep and insightful, Jost is an absolute wealth of knowledge and wisdom, sharing his experience as both a practitioner and student in a easy and accessible way. Dive on in to challenge your analytical mind and expand your cosmic awareness. "With being human comes obligation, and the obligation of the human is to free our blockages. If the whole planet frees the blockages, we are in Paradise." - Jost Sauer Mason and Jost discuss: -Intuitive understanding as a foundational pillar in Chinese Medicine. -Chinese Medicine and the energetic realms. -Five Element Theory. -Human beings as energy beings. -The soul as our human blueprint. -The physical organs vs the energy organs; the Western and Eastern concepts of what these are and what they embody. -The life/dealth, Yin/Yang cycle. -The importance of a daily Qi practice to creating harmony within the body, mind and spirit - consistency is key here. -The definition of health - "my perception of health is the ability to transform symptom into flow." Jost Sauer -The body as a crystalline structure. -Tonic herbs as messengers from heaven. -Fad diets and intermittent fasting. -The link between your level of health and your capacity for intuition. -Using herbs and practice to clear obstructions in the meridians and energy body. Who is Jost Sauer? Jost (aka the lifestyle medicine man) was born in Germany in 1958 and is an ex-hippie, anarchist and drug runner turned acupuncturist, popular author and healthy lifestyle expert. His background includes competitive skiing, body-building, and ironman training, but after post-drug suicidal depression led him to martial arts and the study of TCM, he discovered the power of Qi, the cycle of Qi of Chinese medicine and that a natural rhythmic lifestyle holds the secrets to anti-ageing, health and success. Jost has been using lifestyle therapeutically for his clients for over 20 years. Jost is an expert in Chinese Medicine, which he lectured in for over a decade at the Australian College of Natural Medicine, he has been running successful health clinics since 1991, initially specialising in addiction recovery, and has treated tens of thousands of clients. His passion is sharing his ongoing discoveries about making lifestyle your best medicine through his books, blogs, articles, workshops and retreats. Resources: Jost Website Jost Facebook Jost Instagram Jost Youtube Clock On To Health Book Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/lifestyle-medicine-with-acupuncturist-jost-sauer-ep-63

Apr 12, 2020 • 1h 37min
#62 5G - Is It Harmful To Health? with Damian Donoghue
Damian Donoghue from SuperHealth joins Mason on the podcast today to discuss and the health implications of the 5G network. Damian is extremely well read in the areas of health, wellness, detoxification and environmental pollutants and has a keen interest in finding solutions against harmful EMF exposure. Tune in for a wildly interesting and eye opening chat. Mason and Damo discuss: -The 5G network, what is it? -The cellular harm 5G can cause and the strategies we can embody to cultivate resilience against it. -The ins and outs of non native EMF exposure. -Environmental awareness and community based action as drivers for change. -Building biology as a preventative tool. -The actions steps you can take to reduce 5G paranoia and anxiety. -The importance of distance when protecting against 5G frequencies. -Using the pineal gland as a navigational tool. -Heavy metal exposure. -Data collection and advertising. -The importance of detoxication and forest bathing. -Health sovereignty and cultivating Qi. -Simple tips for blocking non native EMF's and blue light in your home. -Melatonin and it's role within the body. -Damian's favourite supplements and lifestyle practices for full body protection and potentiation. Who is Damian Donoghue? Damian has been researching natural ways to heal the body for the last 20 years. After healing himself of an 8 year bout of chronic fatigue, Damian set out to empower others to reach a peak state of health and wellbeing. Damian loves helping people to optimise their health by flooding the body with nutrition from superfoods and tonic herbs and teaching effective detox strategies for removing heavy metals and toxic chemicals. One of Damian's main areas of focus is helping people to protect themselves from the constant onslaught of the health depleting microwave radiation being emitted from all of our wireless technologies like smart phones, smart meters, WiFi and 5G. Damian is extremely passionate about life and helping others and is a proud health crusader fighting for humanity. Resources: Damian's Website Damian's Facebook Damian's Instagram Damian's Youtube SuperHealth EMF Protection Pack Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt Website Iris Blue Light Screen Filter Ra Optics Blue Blocking Glasses How To Block Blue Blue From Your Phone Screen Video 5G Apocalypse Documentary Barrie Trower Ex Royal Navy Microwave Weapons Expert EMF Bed Canopies Ken Rohla - Staying Healthy with 5G Wireless and the Internet of Things, EMF Protection Dr Deitrich Klinghardt – Pineal gland, 5G, Aluminium, Glyphosate, Fluoride and WiFi Dr Mercola's Interviews with Dr Deitrich Klinghardt About EMF's Dr Katherine Horton Speaking About Eye implants, 5G and Depopulation Plan By The Shadow Government Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/5g-is-it-harmful-to-health-with-damian-donoghue-ep-62

Apr 5, 2020 • 49min
#61 Transforming Anxiety into Action with Sarah Wilson
Sarah Wilson is on the pod with Tahnee today and just quietly the whole SF crew are pretty stoked about it. Many of you may recognise Sarah as "that I quit sugar lady", after all she pioneered the movement and has written and published many books on the subject. In 2018 Sarah sold the I Quit Sugar franchise and gave all the proceeds to charity, a legendary act considering the success the movement has had globally. Sarah is a journalist and activist at heart, spending a lot of her time avidly researching and seeking the truth, sharing her insights with absolute fervour through her books, media appearances, blog and social media platforms. Sarah's expertise and main areas of interest surround the issues of mental health, the environment and sustainability, politics and healthcare. Sarah is someone who "gives a shit", a deeply passionate soul on a quest to save what's left of the planet for generations to come. Sarah's approach is accessible, community minded and no fuss. Today we have the pleasure of discussing the theme's in her latest book, First We Make The Beast Beautiful, a personal text exploring anxiety and bipolar disease through lens of spirituality and philosophy. "fight for rightness" - Sarah Wilson Sarah and Tahnee explore: Anxiety and mental health, the highs, the lows, the gifts. Loneliness. Collective despair "we're in the middle of a human despair crisis, and it's completely understandable. We're all avoiding talking about it in that language because we're just not ready yet." Carrying what Sarah calls "radical hope" in your heart in these globally turbulent times. "I was like, what's the point of just feeling good myself when the planet's burning, you know? I need to get out there" -The inextricable nature of politics and spirituality. -The plight of the individual, where neoliberalism fails us and the importance of community. -The corona virus and the toilet paper crises. -Sarah's daily non negotiable's, think movement, meditation, real food and like minded community. -Why walking is such an effective tool against anxiety. -Non-consumerism and travelling light. -The one thing Sarah does hoard - personal letters and postcards! Who is Sarah Wilson? Sarah Wilson is a multi-New York Times bestselling and #1 Amazon bestselling author. A former journalist and editor of Cosmopolitan Australia, Sarah also hosted the first series of MasterChef Australia, the most watched show in Australian television. Sarah founded the I Quit Sugar Movement and has published 15 sugar-free cookbooks which sell in 131 countries. Sarah's latest cookbook, Simplicious Flow, is the world’s first zero-waste cookbook. Sarah's international bestselling book, First We Make The Beast Beautiful, reframes anxiety and bipolar disease through a philosophical and spiritual lens and has become both a #1 Amazon bestseller and New York Times bestseller. Sarah ranks as one of the top 200 most influential authors in the world (2017 and 2018) and has a combined digital audience of 3 million. Sarah closed the IQuitSugar.com digital business in 2018 and gave all funds to her charity trust. She know builds projects to assist both those in need and combat creeping individualism. Sarah is a foster carer and vocal anti-consumerist, hiking enthusiast and rides her bike everywhere. Her next book will be published in Australia and the US August 2020. Resources: Sarah's Blog Sarah's Books First We Make The Beast Beautiful Sarah's Instagram Sarah's Facebook Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/transforming-anxiety-into-action-with-sarah-wilson-ep-61

Apr 2, 2020 • 29min
Fireside Friday - Autumn - Lung Metal Season
Mason and Tahnee talk about the seasonal energy of Autumn and how we can stay optimal and in harmony during this Lung season. They discuss the practices, food, herbs and inner processes that take priority during this time of the year, and how ensuring we stay in flow now with the current energy allows us to flow smoothly through winter. Furthermore, they lay out the big opportunity we have during this season that is a necessity for developing our Shen/wisdom long term. Resources: SuperFeast Tonic Herbs Adaptogens, Mushrooms & Blends -Support your adaptability -100% herbs only -No nasty fillers/additives -Immune tonics -Increase your resilience Tell all your friends and family and share online! Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn - @superfeast

Mar 28, 2020 • 1h 25min
#60 Your Erotic Blueprint with Ian Ferguson from Jaiya Inc.
Ian Ferguson from Jaiya Inc. joins Mason today for a juicy chat about relationships, intimacy and sexuality. Ian works with his partner Jaiya to empower people to own their desires and express their true sexual nature. Ian believes an individual's relationship to their sexuality reveals how they live every aspect of their life. Tune in for a truly fascinating and grounded chat about the things many of us don't often address let alone talk about! "having sex is natural, but making love is an art." - Ian Ferguson Mason and Ian explore: -The challenges couple's face postpartum, how having a child can interfere with intimacy and sex drive and what to do about it. -The erotic language of arousal, discovering what turns you and your partner on and learning how to communicate it. -The limerence period. -The lack of communication and awareness around sexuality in general. -The five sexual blueprint types - the energetic, the sensual, the sexual, the kinky, and the shapeshifter. -The Erotic Breakthrough Course; how to embody, heal and expand your sexual blueprint type. -Sexuality as a common thread amongst us all - "Where did we all come from... We all came from sex." Ian Ferguson Who is Ian Ferguso ? The consummate Renaissance Man and a lifelong student of Human Potential, Ian Ferguson has been featured on Good Morning America, Anderson Live, VH1, and in Details magazine. From his youth as tap dance king of Ohio to directing and performing in Off-Broadway theatre in New York; from building a seven-figure design business serving celebrity clients like Drew Barrymore, Ashton Kutcher and Michelle Pfieffer to co-creating Jaiya Inc., an international company with the mission of uplifting sexuality as something to be openly and honestly discussed, celebrated and enjoyed, Ian has been driven by his desire to create a world with freedom of expression for all, a world where people are more connected to the truth of their bodies and each other through authentic, honest communication, and love. In 2007, Ian partnered with Jaiya, an internationally recognized, award-winning sexologist and best-selling author to co-found Jaiya, Inc., spreading the word about Jaiya’s revolutionary framework, the Erotic Blueprint Breakthrough, designed to radically transform how we talk about and experience sex. Resources: Ian's Website Erotic Breakthrough Quiz Ian's Facebook Youtube Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/your-erotic-blueprint-with-ian-ferguson-from-jaiya-inc-60

Mar 26, 2020 • 47min
Fireside Friday - Immune-Upgrades and Freedom From Fear
Today we share an interview our friend Belinda Sims was interviewing Mason. She invited him onto her channel to discuss what we can do to upgrade our immune system at this time, and we just had to share it. Mason discusses how to use this time to set up long term immune-healthy habits in your life, how to navigate the uncertainty of the current world, what to do if you're immune-compromised, and why we need to learn to navigate outbreaks and pandemics better in the West and in our lives. Enjoy. Resources: Superfeast Adaptogens, Mushrooms & Blends

Mar 23, 2020 • 1h 10min
#59 Yin Yoga with Anatomist and Yogi Paul Grilley
Tahnee speaks with her beloved Yin Yoga teacher Paul Grilley on the pod today. Paul is the founder of the modern form of Yin Yoga. Paul has a deep passion and interest in Anatomy and Chakra Meditation and has been teaching and practicing yoga for decades. Along with his wife Suzee, Paul has trained thousands of yoga students and teachers across the globe and is an absolute specialist in his areas of interest. Today we explore the traditional foundations and teachings of yoga, what is has come to mean in our modern and westernised society. We delve into anatomy, Taoist philosophy, the concept of Qi and bust a few myths around the practice of asana. Whether you're an established yogi, a yoga beginner or just curious, today's chat will offer you a grounded and insightful view of the practice that is yoga. Tahnee and Paul explore: -Paul's path to yoga, how he got to where he is today. -What yoga has become in the west. -The underbelly of the yoga industry; power, influence and hierarchy. -The rise of Yin Yoga; why it has become so popular in western society today. -Complementing Yang yoga with Yin. -Yin Yoga as a platform for introspection. -The power of the hold; stillness as a transformational element in the practice of Yin Yoga. -Qi, the intelligent and creational force - "maintaining form without disfunction is Qi" - Paul Grilley. -Anatomy and range of motion; the impact a persons skeletal structure has on their ability to achieve certain poses in asana practice - "different shaped bones will have different ranges of motion, because every reasonable range of motion eventually the bone hits the bone it's pivoting against." - Paul Grilley. -Whether there is enough education in modern 200hr teacher training courses. Who is Paul Grilley? Paul Grilley has been teaching Yoga since 1980 and his special interest is the teaching of Anatomy and Chakra Meditation. He is the founder of Yin Yoga in its modern form and has trained thousands of yoga students and teachers with his wife Suzee Grilley. Paul and Suzee practice yoga postures in the style of Paulie Zink and pattern their philosophy on the writings and researches of Dr. Hiroshi Motoyama - a yogi and scientist from Tokyo, Japan. This philosophy integrates the Taoist meridian and acupuncture theories of China with the yogic and tantric theories of India. Paul and Suzee live in Ashland, Oregon. Resources: Paul's Website Paul's Online Anatomy Course Paul's Chakra DVD Paul's Anatomy DVD Paul's Yin Yoga DVD Paul's Chakra Book Paul's Yin Yoga Book Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/yin-yoga-with-anatomist-and-yogi-paul-grilley-ep-59

Mar 19, 2020 • 1h 12min
Fireside Friday - The Phases of Covid-19 Invasion
Herbalist and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jimi Wollumbin is back on the podcast for this special Friday Fireside. After chatting with Jimi a few days ago about the broader, philosophical nature of viruses and their spread, this episode is very specific to the stages and phases of Covid-19 infection/invasion, and how practitioners can be treating this. This is not meant to be a laid out guide to treatment, simply information to help you stay empowered in your knowing of how this virus is spreading. We keep the conversation in more of a Chinese Medicine realm, so get ready to learn how this virus is seen as an invasion, and how it can be dynamic in the way that it moves through the layers of the body. We are talking here about treating the body, not the virus. This is a huge difference to modern medicine, and may be useful for you in understanding why it is difficult for practitioners on the front line to give people the exact protocols for treating this. We get technical at times, but there is lots of practical wisdom that we can be adopting into our knowledge-bank and home to keep us healthy through this, and well into the future. Who is Jimi Wollumbin ? Jimi Wollumbin is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Jimi is one of those rare individuals that is an expert in his field that also has the ability to teach others. He has spoken at the United Nations, opened for Deepak Chopra and has even been personally insulted by the Dalai Lama. He teaches integrative doctors across America, sits on the faculty of the America Integrative Health and Medicine Association and is a lifetime member of the Tibetan Medical Institute's 'Friends of Tibetan Medicine'. After completing his internship in Chinese Medicine in TCM in Beijing hospital he has since completed 3 research exchanges at Ayurvedic hospitals in India, 2 with the Lama-physicians at the Tibetan Medical Institute, 1 with the Persian Hakims of the Unani Tibb Hippocratic tradition, 2 at the Trad-Med Department of the Mongolian National University in Ulaan Bataar and a 2019 trip through Siberia to research Shamanic medicine. Jimi’s original degree at the ANU was in philosophy and eastern religion which is why Dr Seroya Crouch describes him as ‘a philosopher of medicine’. He has written several books, none of which have been published, acclaimed or even read... yet. Jimi is the CEO and founder of One Health Organisation, a wellness-based charity that has distributed over 10 metric tonnes of herbs and supplements to 100 locations across 13 countries since 2005. Jimi brings passion and enthusiastic hand gestures to every conversation he is a part of. For more details go to: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/microbes-and-viruses-the-hidden-wonders-of-the-invisible-world-with-jimi-wollumbin-ep-58