SuperFeast Podcast

Today on the episode we’ve got a bit of a twist. In this ep Mason is the one being interviewed. After sitting down with Estée Manning from The Hotel Guest Wellbeing Show we felt it was too good not share with you guys. These 2 basically talk about everything that you’d want to know about the SuperFeast herbs, whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned herb nerd. They jam out why we source the way we do, which herbs to choose during different times of your journey, WHEN to take the herbs, how much to take and the general philosophy that you want to be adopting and just so more epic stuff.   If you want to know everything about SuperFeast, why we do things the way se do ‘em and how to navigate our world of tonic herbs then this episode is for you. Plus, Estée asks Mason some epic questions about what purpose is to him, what is exciting him right now and others that will give you a further insight into the energy that is behind SuperFeast.    We talk about: -The science behind medicinal mushrooms  -How mushrooms are an ancient herbal food for humans -Using herbs to tone and increase your flow of Qi (Chi) -How herbs affect your spirit and why reishi is amazing for this -The art of adding these herbs to coffee -Ways to incorporate these herbs into your life -How to have happy hormones through tonic herbs -How we extract the herbs and why it’s effective for our culture -The 3 classifications of herbs as told by Shen Nong -Keys to longevity -The difference between Qi and Jing -The 3 treasures of Taoist philosophy -Redefining beauty and how real beauty lies in the organs -The connection between herbalism, mindset and emotions -The importance of purpose for a long and happy life -And HEAPS more   Resources: Estée Manning’s podcast https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-hotel-guest-well-being-show/id1396331871?mt=2   Video of Estée Manning interviewing Mason https://pebbledesign.com/hotel-wellness/discover-medicinal-mushrooms-elixirs-and-lattes   Recipes to use SuperFeast herbs https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/tagged/recipes   Q: How Can I Support The SuperFeast Podcast?   A: Tell all your friends and family and share online! We’d also love it if you could subscribe and review this podcast on iTunes. Or  check us out on Stitcher, CastBox, iHeart RADIO:)! Plus  we're on Spotify!   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/transformation-with-tonic-herbalism-ep-4  

Our first guest to the podcast – Dr Ralph is in the house! In today’s show, Mason and Dr Ralph explore all things men’s health and sexual dysfunction (and what you can do about it to get your sex drive rocking) and look at the tonic herbs that can 10x a man’s sexual health. Dr Ralph is a medical consultant and research analyser in New York and shares the most common health complaints he sees from his male patients. The guys cover erectile dysfunction, pornography, tips to resensitise the male body, sperm health and how it’s important to converse with your partner on these topics to regain a healthy sex life. The interaction between chemical neurotransmitters and molecules is explored and how they affect a male’s sexual function. Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy is weaved throughout the podcast and several herbs and practical lifestyle practices are explored to reinvigorate the male function and energy.  “Erectile dysfunction in younger men….is alarming….it should not be an issue in young fertile men” – Dr Ralph’   In today’s episode we will cover: -Testicular health 101. -Adaptogens for daddy issues?! -The healthy nature of masturbation. -The magic of mucuna for men’s health. -Reishi as an immunomodulator and stress modulator. -The erectile dysfunction epidemic in young, fertile men. -Deer antler; the super yang herb to increase sexual vigour. -The connection between sleep, testosterone and sex drive. -The immortal question: Is more testosterone ALWAYS better? -The connection between sexual dysfunction and pornography. -The most common issue in men’s health and what to do about it. -Colourful foods are high in antioxidants and great for testicular health. -The HPA axis and how it relates to the biological chain of events in the body. -The number one anti-erection molecule and what you can do to reduce it. -How stress is the key factor related to psychological issues of erectile dysfunction. -How men completely underestimate how strong the mind is and what role it must play in health and sexual function. -The fact that sharing with your partner your wants, needs and desires is critical to a healthy relationship and sexual function.   Who is Dr Espo? Dr. Esposito is a naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner specializing in Hormones, Integrative Urology and Men's Health. His precise and personalized style embodies a progressive approach to medicine. He has been published and is a peer reviewer in well-respected medical journals. Furthermore, Dr. Esposito has authored several medical textbook chapters and has designed education modules for health professionals specifically on urological conditions, fertility, male and female hormone dysfunction, Low Testosterone, exercise, fitness, men’s health and sexual dysfunction. He has trained at NYU Integrative and Functional Urology Center. Dr. Esposito also holds a position as adjunct professor at New York University where he lectures on integrative medicine. Resources Dr Espo’s sitehttps://doctorespo.com/ Dr Espo’s instahttps://www.instagram.com/dr.ralphesposito/ Schizandra article https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/the-7-sexy-benefits-of-the-wonder-berry-schizandra  HPA axis H-P-A- what? https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/stressssss-we-ve-all-heard-of-it-and-we-ve-all-experienced-it-but-what-is-actually-going-on-in-our-bodies-when-we-feel-stressed) Sleepy Reishi tonic recipe https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/the-greatest-reishi-mushroom-tonic-for-deep-sleep-recipe-and-video  Reishi articlehttps://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/long-live-the-reishi-queen  DUTCH testhttps://dutchtest.com/ Deer Antlerhttps://www.superfeast.com.au/products/deer-antler-powdered-extract   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/men-s-health-with-dr-ralph-esposito-ep-3  

Join Mason as we take a deep dive into the mysterious and vitally important energy that lives in our kidneys; Jing. ‘Jing’ is the Chinese word for ‘essence’ - specifically kidney essence. In the ancient Taoist tradition, fatigue, weakness and hormonal imbalance, were all considered a result of Jing depletion. By learning to nourish Jing we begin to stop any “leaking” of this energy, and therefore cease to be in states of exhaustion and restore this energy so that our body can grow deep roots of health to grow upon. When the Jing is strong and being used sustainably we experience healthy hormones, less stress, a rocking libido and strong bones, back, hips and knees. Mason covers the primary herbs and practices needed to ensure healthy levels of Jing in the body, this is our first step to ensuring a nice long, healthy life is experienced.   In this podcast you will learn: -How stress leaks your life essence. -Why Jing is the key to great digestive fire. -The keys to ensuring your libido is rocking. -What is Jing and why does it live in the kidneys. -Why the JING blend is a key for long term energy. -The key principles to stop leaking Jing and start accumulating it. -Why weak knees, hips and lower back are a sign of deficient Jing. -How kidney health determines the capacity of ALL your vital organs. -The best herbs to build back your core Jing energy and how to take them. -How to get away from being exhausted and start building energy in your organs   Resources “What is Jing and How To Cultivate it” Article https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/what-is-jing-and-how-to-cultivate-it 30 Days of JING Challenge https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/30-days-of-jing-challenge-to-restore-core-energy JING tonic recipehttps://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/instant-jing-recipe JING blendhttps://www.superfeast.com.au/products/jing-kidney-and-adrenal-tonic Deer antler velvethttps://www.superfeast.com.au/products/deer-antler-powdered-extract SuperFeast Instagram@superfeast   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/jing-energy-with-mason-taylor-ep-02

Today at SuperFeast headquarters, Mason and Tahnee talk all things Daoist (Taoist) tonic herbalism. What the heck is Daoism? Don’t worry, by the end of this discussion, you’ll be all over this ancient philosophy (especially when it comes to herbal practice!). SuperFeast prides itself on respecting the ancient tradition of tonic herbalism that emerged through the Orient, respecting the ancient wisdom from those before us. Mason and Tahnee dive deep into how the ancient tonic herbalists lived and how we, the modern human, can learn and incorporate these practices into our daily lifestyles. Exactly how does our current Western lifestyle affect us? The lifestyle which disturbs our circadian rhythms and promotes us being out of flow with the natural cycles of nature? Short answer - degeneration and ageing; we’re here to change that. Listen to join us on this mission.   In this episode you will learn: - Daoist tonic herb philosophy. - What Qi is and how it animates you. - Transformation through these herbs. - Macrocosm vs microcosm of herbalism. - Why an adaptable mind allows for epic health. - Why longevity isn’t an overnight phenomenon. - The formula for good Qi flowing through the body. - Why women should have as much sex as they like. - How to prevent having “flabby” immune systems. - How to become a ‘somanaut’ through the tonic herbs. - Why separation from nature is the root cause of illness. - Why we’re dropping reishi bombs of consciousness around the world. - Tonic herbs are multi-directional and their benefits accumulate over time. - One of the missing links in Western philosophy, the energetics of herbs. - Why we search for the path of least resistance in health and herbal practice. - We provide good quality, epic, non-irradiated wild herbs - based on Di Dao (Di Tao) principles. - Quick overview of the three treasures Qi, Jing and Shen - more in future episodes!   Resources SuperFeast Websitesuperfeast.com.au (sign up to the epic SuperFeast newsletter for 10% off your first order!) SuperFeast Instagram@superfeast Mason Instagram@maysonjtaylor  Tahnee Instagram@tahneemccrossin SuperFeast Emailteam@superfeast.com.au - got any podcast ideas? Let us know! Mason and Tahnee are learning with Michael Tierrahttps://planetherbs.com/ Shen Nong The Divine Farmer’s Materia Medica https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Farmers-Materia-Medica-Translation/dp/0936185961   Check Out The Transcript Here: www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/what-is-tonic-herbalism-with-mason-and-tahnee-ep-1

Hey Superfeasters, today marks the inaugural SuperFeast podcast and we are super stoked to say the least! SuperFeast founder Mason Taylor shares airtime with his work and life partner, Tahnee McCrossin. In today’s introductory podcast, Mason and Tahnee cover everything you need to know about SuperFeast, themselves and what you can expect from this epic podcast. This includes how SuperFeast was born (literally from Mason’s mum’s spare room) and explore an umbrella view of the herbs, what they are, how to integrate them into your daily life and the countless benefits that arise from working with the herbs. “It’s not just about putting a powder in your smoothie it’s about connecting with the energy of something from the earth that has its own intention and its own consciousness” - Tahnee McCrossin In today’s episode we will cover: -Who are Mason Taylor and Tahnee McCrossin? -The personal journey that lead to SuperFeast’s creation in 2011 -Why we are so into medicinal mushrooms -Adaptive herbs and how they support and nourish the bodily systems (our core philosophy) -Why we chose to work with herbs that support conscious and constitutional shifts -Learning about the magic of these herbs knowing they’re not a silver bullet -Tonic herbs are aligned with natural rhythms and long term health upgrades -The herbs have their own intention and connection to the source -We love our SuperFeast community! -Why we source herbs Di Tao -Purity of SuperFeast herbs – wild and no fillers -SuperFeast core values and intentions -Reconnecting with an ancient herbal system -The crazy benefits of sourcing wild and semi-wildrcrafted herbs -Practical uses for the herbs and daily integration About Mason Mason Taylor is a wellness educator, host of The Mason Taylor Show podcast, professional speaker and retreat facilitator. He is a passionate tonic herbalist and founder of Australia’s leading tonic herb and medicinal mushroom provider, SuperFeast. Mason is dedicated to teaching people of all walks of life how to embrace and benefit from the healing forces of nature as they create a unique and dynamic health philosophy. A long and happy life is the intention. Mason also brings a refreshing and cheeky sense of humour to his talks, podcast, and life, because longevity relies on a good belly laugh. About Tahnee Tahnee McCrossin is a student of the body, weaving the ancient healing traditions of Yoga and Taoism with somatic exploration and modern scientific understanding into an integrated system that supports longevity and self-healing of the body-mind-spirit. Through her work as a yoga and meditation teacher, chi ne tsang practitioner and health researcher, she is striving to reunite the modern body-mind with the spiritual and psychological wisdom of the ancients. She is grateful to be a current student of Mantak Chia, Paul Grilley and Michael Tierra.   Resources SuperFeast Websitesuperfeast.com.au (sign up to the epic SuperFeast newsletter for 10% off your first order!) SuperFeast Instagram@superfeast Mason Instagram@maysonjtaylor  Tahnee Instagram@tahneemccrossin SuperFeast Phone1300 769 500  SuperFeast Emailteam@superfeast.com.au - got any podcast ideas? Let us know ☺! What are tonic herbs? https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/tonic-herbs-what-are-they What is Di Tao? https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/what-is-di-tao   Q: How Can I Support The SuperFeast Podcast? A: Tell all your friends and family and share online! We’d also love it if you could subscribe and review this podcast on iTunes.