Ep. 22 - Mason Taylor

In this episode I sit down with Mason Taylor, the founder of Superfeast.From humble beginnings in his mum’s garage, SuperFeast has grown into Australia’s leading supplier of Dì Dào (地道) tonic herbs and mushrooms.I’ve had Superfeast products in my arsenal for years - namely, I Am Gaia, The Three Treasures (Jing, Qi, Shen), Masons Mushrooms, and Reishi.These mushies + tonics have played a life-altering and vital role in supporting my physical, emotional, mental, hormonal, energetic, and spiritual healing, foundation, and health.And I know I’m not alone.I was speaking with a dear friend on our not-so-regular Friday walk before this episode, and she told me that Jing (a Superfeast blend that supports fatigue (Mason dives deeper into in this episode)) has been deeply supportive for her in postpartum. She said she feels it's power right away. These mushies + herbs aren’t just supplements.They are sourced and crafted impeccably, and work on the deepest levels of the human psyche.They have the ability support a human in ways you don’t often hear spoken about.Until now.Mason is a true devotee and master when it comes to this world of medicinal mushrooms and herbal tonics - and he matches my passion when it comes to the true healing capacity of the human body and cultivating strong foundations with health, spirit, and vitality.I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to sit down with the man himself and bring you a profound and powerful conversation that I know will inspire and empower you in new ways.In this episode you’ll hear Mason’s origin story, how Superfeast came to be, and learn more about these incredible mushrooms + tonics and their application.I hope you find as much medicine in the words and stories shared as I do.With all my heart,Ellen** p.s. A unique discount code for all Circle of Life Podcast listeners is linked below for your future Superfeast purchases.**Your Guest: Mason TaylorFounder/CEO of Superfeast.In 2011, Mason Taylor’s passion for health and his desire to access the world's best supplements, herbs and medicinal mushrooms led to the creation of SuperFeast.From humble beginnings in his mum’s garage, SuperFeast has grown into Australia’s leading supplier of Dì Dào (地道) tonic herbs and mushrooms.Mason founded the business in the family home in suburban Gladesville, Sydney. In those days, the dream to become a mushroom and tonic herb company was so huge that it seemed impossible. Drawing inspiration from the herbalists that Mason adored, alongside his experience with longevity-enhancing supplements, SuperFeast began offering a range of obscure health products.“There can be absolutely no compromise on quality when it comes to sourcing all of our herbs. These are the herbs that we choose to support our deepest health intentions, the herbs we give to our children and those we love. They must reflect and be of the standard that allowed these herbs to rise to become the most revered in Taoist herbalism thousands of years ago. Sourcing herbs from their spiritual homeland is born from the Taoist philosophy Dì Dào (地道).Dì Dào (地道) poetically translates as the ‘way of the Earth’, and it shows us where to harvest herbs if we wish to experience the herb’s true Spirit. This method results in a medicinally robust and Qi-full end product sourced from its ‘original place’ or ‘spiritual homeland’.CONNECT WITH MASON & THE MEDICINE OF SUPERFEAST (Discount Code below)Connect with Mason on Instagram : @masonjtaylorConnect with Superfeast on Instagram : @superfeast The Superfeast Podcast : Tune In Here (I reference Ep. 228 on dreaming in this episode)Shop + Unique Discount Code for Circle of Life Podcast Listeners : CIRCLEOFLIFE10 (Enter CIRCLEOFLIFE10 at the checkout to get 10% off your Superfeast purchases).Your Host: Ellen TravassarosRetreat & Somatic Breathwork Facilitator — and Trusted Mentor for Women.Ellen has been leading and facilitating within the healing and personal development arts for over a decade.During this time she has been both self and formally initiated into the modalities of integrative somatic trauma therapy, integration, and SPIRITUS Breathwork.Ellen is a humanitarian at heart, and her life’s work is devoted to connection, telling stories, and supporting women to heal and integrate their pain, suffering, and trauma as a way to reorient themselves into embodiment.“I believe that apathy is one of the greatest threats to humanity. So it’s up to each of us to do the kind of work that makes it possible to stay connected and unwavering within our felt experience, especially in the face of great loss, suffering, and injustice.”You can learn more about Ellen here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecircleoflife.substack.com