Adaptogens are one of our favorite class of herbs to talk about, that's probably why we've been exploring them for the better part of a decade. We like to think of them as your body's personal trainers, pushing you to grow while also being supportive and nourishing. They're an easily accessible way to become more resilient in the face of stress.

In this episode we explain:

• How they work on your body's stress pathways, the HPA Axis and SAS
• The relation of these longevity herbs through a Traditional Chinese Medicine lens
• Define what a true adaptogen is
• How they affect protein structure on a cellular level
• Explore Ginseng and Eleuthero

Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, & Stress Relief, David Winston and Steven Maimes

Herbalist & Alchemist, David Winston’s Spagyric Herbal Tincture line featuring adaptogens

SHADY GROVE BOTANICALS Ethically wild-crafted American Ginseng

Natura Health Products, Donnie Yance’s product line featuring adaptogens

Mountain Rose Herbs affiliate link for adaptogens & bitter nervines

SOURCES FOR AMERICAN GINSENG:

• SHADY GROVE BOTANICALS
• Mountain Rose now has forest grown
• NATURA

Total list of Adaptogens: most are roots with a few berries and aerial parts thrown in there too. American Ginseng, Asian Ginseng, Ashwagandha, Cistanche, Codonopsis, Cordyceps, Eleuthero, Jiaogulan, Holy Basil, Horny Goat Weed, Licorice, Maca, Manchurian Aralia, Morinda, Prince Sheng, Shatavari, Shilajit, Reishi, Rhaponticum, Rhodiola, Russian’s Devil Club, Schisandra, White Bryony

Stress gets an awfully bad rap. But where did this concept even come from and could it be used for our benefit? In this episode, we explore:

• The origins of stress and its many forms
• Our adaptive stress response
• The concept of “hormesis”, or using stress to make us stronger
• Our favorite herbs to elicit a positive hormetic response
• Our personal experiences in making stress work for us

Show Notes:

• How to Enhance Performance & Learning by Applying a Growth Mindset, Andrew Huberman Podcast
• Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, Robert Sapolsky
• Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, & Stress Relief, David Winston and Steven Maimes
• Mountain Rose Herbs affiliate link for adaptogens & bitter nervines

Welcome to our very first episode! Wu Wei, or the art of doing nothing, is a concept that has impacted our lives in every way. From business, to relationships, sports and spiritual growth - Wu Wei has totally transformed how we perceive and address challenges. It is our greatest teacher and we are stoked to share it with you!

In this episode we talk about:

-What is Wu Wei and how it's deceivingly simple

-How we found it

-Strategies on incorporating it

-A little "get to know us" and how we view the world