In this episode I talk with Danielle Ryan-Broida, who was previously on the podcast (EF#38) to discuss her recently finished book on “Healing Adaptogens” she co-authored with Tero Isokaupilla, founder of Four Sigmatic, which is being launched next week 27th September 2022. We talk about the adaptogens in the book, including functional mushrooms from reishi to chaga, ashwaghanda, cacao, turmeric, schishandra, goji berry, acerola cherry and how these can support those with Endometriosis.
Danielle Ryan Broida (book co-author)
Danielle a Registered Herbalist is also a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Instructor of Mycology, and National Educator at Four Sigmatic, where Danielle is teaching the world about the importance of a life on functional mushrooms. Prior to joining forces with Four Sigmatic, she received her BA in Environmental Studies and Philosophy from Whitman College. She went on to study Ayurveda in India and became a Certified Yoga Instructor on the banks of the Ganges River. She then worked with a Naturopathic Doctor in Indonesia where she became a Certified Raw Chef and Detox Coach. But it was leading trekking adventures into the backcountry of Thailand where she became particularly fascinated by herbal medicine (while also becoming fluent in Thai).
Upon completing her graduate studies at the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism (CSCH), she opened her private practice where she worked with hundreds of clients specializing in functional mushroom based treatment for individuals with autoimmune conditions and chronic illness. She was invited to become the Instructor of Mycology at CSCH, where she still teaches. Danielle brings her passion and expertise in herbal medicine, clinical practice, teaching, formulation, and her deep love for fungi to everything she does.
In this episode we talked about:
- [8:00] Why Danielle and Tero chose to write a book on Adaptogens
- [14:00] How adaptogens are more accessible than ever before
- [16:00] Unhealthy coping mechanisms and today’s increased stress
- [17:40] Creating a bridge between stress and supporting health
- [19:00] How adaptogens are safe
- [20.00] Sustainability now that adaptogens are more available globally
- [24:20] Shopping list and tips and tricks when looking to buy and use adaptogens
- [28.00] How to thrive and not survive by using adaptogens and nature
- [29.00] How adaptogens can help unblock your flow of vitality
- [33.00] Phytochemical complexes within adaptogens
- [35:00] How adaptogens work differently from one person to another
- [37.00] Match-making and bioavailability of plants and how they work with you
- [39:00] Research and variability within plants and adaptogens
- [44:00] Why this book gives you reliable information
- [46:00] How adaptogens can helps “Defend, Perform and Restore” and how they can support healing Endometriosis symptoms and improving your fertility.
- [52:00] Danielle’s morning coffee replacement recipe
- [53:00] Which adaptogens to start with for Endo and fertility
- [59:00] Extraction techniques, alcohol and histamine intolerance
- [61.03] How to add adaptogens into your existing routine
- [70:00] One thing you can take away from the book “you do not need to wait a single second to change your life”
Pre-Order Your Copy before 27th September 2022!
- Check out the Healing Adaptogens Book website: https://healingadaptogens.com
- Pre-order here and you get lots of pre-order offers from Amazon, Waterstone, Barnes and Noble, Booktopia e.g. “adaptogen before and after checklist”,
- Great offers including “adaptogen before and after checklist” AND 5 people that pre-order will get a clinical session with Danielle!!!!
Mentioned resources
- Four Sigmatic’s Chill Decaf Coffee with Reishi & Chaga – get a 10% discount by using ENDOFERTILITY
- Danielle’s morning adaptogen coffee replacement: blend cacao, cinnamon, cardamom, ½ date, reishi, lion’s mane, coconut milk and hot water
Relevant podcast / blogs:
Danielle's Contacts:
- Four Sigmatic Website
- Four Sigmatic Instagram
- Danielle Ryan Wellness Clinic
- Danielle’s Instagram
- Tero’s Instagram
- Healing Adaptogens Book website: https://healingadaptogens.comcom
Further Endo Fertility resources:
- FREE copy of my short Functional Mushroom Guide available for download here.
- Join my Endo Fertility community! Find us in the Thrive and Conceive with Endometriosis Facebook Group.
- Follow me on Instagram and Facebook
- Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Optimistic Future
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