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I've been educating the public about medicinal mushrooms via my blog since 2015, and you can access historical and current posts below.
More recently, I share short-form thoughts on Instagram, and have a number of recent podcast appearances to explore.
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Podcast Appearances

Lucidum Medicinals and the Future of Functional Fungi with Dr. Anna Sitkoff
Why my 10 year-old self wouldn't be surprised if she saw me now - the science behind mushroom cell walls: beta glucans and their immune-modulating properties - mycelium versus fruiting body controversy, what to look for in quality products - building a direct-to-consumer brand through education - challenges and rewards of building a business with my spouse during COVID!


From Forest To Formula: A Conversation with Dr. Anna Sitkoff
Heal With Mushrooms
With: Cassandra Beaumont
Apr 12, 2025
Healing from disordered eating with psilocybin mushrooms - educational pathways for clinical mycology - why I geek out on ergothioneine and oyster mushrooms - my new obsession with chitin - why some people have digestive issues with mushrooms - women's hormonal health and fertility - mushrooms as "doulas of nature" and their connection to feminine transformation.
With: Cassandra Beaumont
Apr 12, 2025
Healing from disordered eating with psilocybin mushrooms - educational pathways for clinical mycology - why I geek out on ergothioneine and oyster mushrooms - my new obsession with chitin - why some people have digestive issues with mushrooms - women's hormonal health and fertility - mushrooms as "doulas of nature" and their connection to feminine transformation.


How Functional Fungi Fuel Healing and Wellness
BioEnergetics Beat
With: Heather Gray, FDN-P
Apr 2, 2025
My research with lymphocytic leukemia cells - rosy polypore laboratory research findings - water vs alcohol extraction methods and different medicinal compounds - "constituentism" and the importance of whole plant/mushroom medicine - cytotoxic mechanisms, interactions with cancer cells - applications for Lyme disease, chronic infections - lion's Mane for nervous system support and gut health benefits
With: Heather Gray, FDN-P
Apr 2, 2025
My research with lymphocytic leukemia cells - rosy polypore laboratory research findings - water vs alcohol extraction methods and different medicinal compounds - "constituentism" and the importance of whole plant/mushroom medicine - cytotoxic mechanisms, interactions with cancer cells - applications for Lyme disease, chronic infections - lion's Mane for nervous system support and gut health benefits


The Healing Power of Medicinal Mushrooms with Dr. Anna Sitkoff
The Other Way
With: Kasia Stiggelbout
Mar 11, 2025
My journey from nutrition to naturopathic medicine - laboratory research on cancer cells and mushroom extracts - why many "mushroom" supplements aren't actually mushrooms - what to look for in quality mushroom supplements - universal immune support from all mushrooms - ergothioneine: the "backup antioxidant" that we evolved to store for months - reishi for nervous system support and as a spiritual ally for - immune training: short exposures boost immunity for the long run - maitake for PCOS and fertility.
With: Kasia Stiggelbout
Mar 11, 2025
My journey from nutrition to naturopathic medicine - laboratory research on cancer cells and mushroom extracts - why many "mushroom" supplements aren't actually mushrooms - what to look for in quality mushroom supplements - universal immune support from all mushrooms - ergothioneine: the "backup antioxidant" that we evolved to store for months - reishi for nervous system support and as a spiritual ally for - immune training: short exposures boost immunity for the long run - maitake for PCOS and fertility.


Exploring the Healing Power of Medicinal Mushrooms with Dr. Anna Sitkoff
High Vibes Lifestyle
With: Jodi Cornish
Jan 15, 2025
Surprising ailments mushrooms can help: PCOS, prostate health, asthma, and kidney disease - mushrooms as prebiotics for gut and vaginal microbiome support - menopause with mushrooms and intravaginal applications - microdosing vs. medicinal mushrooms - quality issues in supplements and myceliated grain problems - alcohol's impact on mushroom effectiveness and gut health - daily rituals: meditation, high-protein diet, weightlifting, and forest walks.
With: Jodi Cornish
Jan 15, 2025
Surprising ailments mushrooms can help: PCOS, prostate health, asthma, and kidney disease - mushrooms as prebiotics for gut and vaginal microbiome support - menopause with mushrooms and intravaginal applications - microdosing vs. medicinal mushrooms - quality issues in supplements and myceliated grain problems - alcohol's impact on mushroom effectiveness and gut health - daily rituals: meditation, high-protein diet, weightlifting, and forest walks.

Episode 40: Dr. Anna Sitkoff
My journey from childhood exposure to natural medicine through parents with chronic illness - writing the medicinal mushroom chapter in the Textbook of Natural Medicine - co-founding Lucidum Medicinals to create effective mushroom supplements - foundational health principles for immune support - what to avoid in mushroom supplements - daily preventative mushroom protocols for immune system resilience - reishi and cordyceps research for athletic endurance and recovery - adjunctive cancer support and ptsd improvements with mushroom therapy - creatine for traumatic brain injury recovery at therapeutic doses - winter mental health essentials
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Dosing Principles for Medicinal Mushrooms
The concept of therapeutic and maintenance dosing is based on the theory of ‘trained immunity’.


Fungi Parts and Medicinal Quality – Not Just Semantics
A mushroom is the macroscopic, above-ground portion of the fungal organism. Until recently, mycelium was not used medicinally.


Coffee, tea, chocolate and mushrooms: a mismatch of mediums?
The flavor of mushrooms is not for everyone, and many ‘functional’ food companies are well aware of this.


Medicinal mushroom E-book
A compilation of different extraction methods, recipes and writings.


Oxalates and Fungi
The most common manifestation of kidney stones is without a doubt, calcium oxalate stones – 80% of stones, to be exact.


Lion’s Mane: a Psychosomatic Psychobiotic
Lion’s mane extracts infiltrate the gut and the associated lymphoid tissue, regulating inflammation and decreasing oxidative damage,


Ergothioneine: The Elusive Amino Acid
Ergothioneine as an antioxidant and cytoprotectant: The distribution of ERG transporters may seem random, but on closer inspection, they see


Ergogenic Potential of Medicinal Mushrooms
This post is going to focus on mushrooms and how they support the human system through different anti-fatigue mechanisms


Fungi, Stress, and Winter
Polypore mushrooms endure great stress. They are some of the most weathered beings out there.


Distillations on Ganoderma Applanatum
Each process of work I engage in with the fungal kingdom continues to remind me of how similar we humans are to our fungal allies.


How to Make Amadou Mushroom Felt
The flesh of the fruiting body is also known as the trauma layer. It is this trauma layer that is used as a natural gauze, tinder, and felt
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