Medicinal Mushrooms: What Big Pharma Doesn't Want You to Know?

Send us Fan Mail🌟Tune into this episode of The Metamorphosis Project Podcast for a grounded, eye-opening conversation about functional mushrooms, burnout, and what real support for the nervous system actually looks like.I sit down with Ben Brassington, a former behavior designer who found his way into natural wellness after hitting a wall with burnout, anxiety, and depression. What started as a personal search for relief turned into a deep dive into medicinal mushrooms, quality extraction, and why so many products on the market don’t deliver what they promise.If you’ve ever tried mushroom coffee or supplements and thought, “I don’t feel anything,” this episode will make a lot of things click. Ben breaks down what quality really means in the functional mushroom world, why dosing and absorption matter, and how mushrooms can support real energy, calmer stress responses, better sleep, and sustainable routines that don’t feel restrictive or extreme.We talk about Ben’s transition out of the corporate world, how functional mushrooms became a turning point for his nervous system and overall health, and why more is not always better when it comes to supplements. We also unpack marketing language that sounds impressive but often amounts to little more than boiled water and a label.This conversation is practical, honest, and refreshing if you’re tired of quick fixes and want to understand how to work with your body instead of against it.0:00 Welcome2:58 Ben’s big mission and why it matters5:43 Burnout to purpose, and the moment mushrooms shifted everything8:44 Functional mushrooms vs psychedelics, clearing the misconception fast9:18 The funniest, most shareable truth, “a fart’s worth of mushroom.”19:20 Microdosing as a lifestyle, your “self-care is a frequency” moment32:28 Extraction explained in plain language, why quality actually mattersWhere to find Ben https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.bressingtonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbressington https://x.com/BressingtonBenWhere to find Bare Remedyhttps://www.facebook.com/thebareremedy/https://www.instagram.com/purebareremedy/https://www.youtube.com/@PureBareRemedyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thehealingmushroomDisclaimerThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting supplements, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or take medications.Please do not re-upload. Please do not copy, redistribute, or re-upload this episode or its clips to other platforms without written permission.#metamorphosisprojectpodcast #designyourexistence #energyhealing #selfcare #holistichealth #functionalmedicine #mushrooms #functionalMushrooms #nervoussystemsupport #healing #spirituality #positivelivingVisit my Website and join my membership program.https://designyourexistence.com/about-me/