{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"329 - The Healing Power of Mushrooms for Brain Health, PTSD, Stress &amp; Inflammation | Kaitlyn Kuehn","description":"\u201cMushrooms are so crazy. That\u2019s why I love them. It\u2019s healing. Some can kill you. Some can heal you. Some are just delicious. There\u2019s just so many different ways mushrooms are used. A lot of people struggling with PTSD, you kind of just have that calming effect, where you can now kind of go out in the real world and you\u2019re just not ambushed by all of these different emotions and other things that has happened to you. You just re-homeostasis.\u201d \u2014Kaitlyn Kuehn \u201cIs there any evidence showing that mushrooms can slow down cognitive decline?\u201d \u2014Jason Wrobel \u201cReishi mushroom is the oldest studied mushroom and used for so many different things, like detoxing to inflammation, diabetes, cognitive benefits, nerve healing, digestion health. There\u2019s so many different medicinal aspects to different mushrooms and they do have overlapping benefits.\u201d \u2014Kaitlyn Kuehn \u201cI have such a deep love as a chef for using mushrooms in recipes for their medicinal benefits. The texture. The flavor.\u201d \u2014Jason Wrobel \u201cAll mushrooms help lower inflammation. As little as a quarter cup a week actually can lower inflammation markers. So it just naturally lowers blood pressure.\u201d \u2014Kaitlyn Kuehn \u201cWhy would someone want to take mushrooms on a daily basis? Whether or not they\u2019re battling disease or some disorder. Are you a proponent for someone to be taking mushrooms medicinally as a supplement each day?\u201d \u2014Jason Wrobel \u201cIt really depends on\u2026\u201d \u2014Kaitlyn Kuehn This week\u2019s guest, Kaitlyn Kuehn, also known as KK, is a plant biologist and mycology enthusiast on a mission to decode the secret life of plants and fungi. As the host of the Flora Funga Podcast, she blends science, storytelling, and curiosity to spotlight the unsung heroes of our ecosystems. From underground networks and plant-to-plant communication to medicinal mushrooms and microdosing, she invites us to see the natural world with fresh eyes. In this episode, KK unpacks how fungi could help solve human challenges, busts common mushroom myths, and shares her personal journey managing rheumatoid arthritis with the help of mushrooms. Whether you\u2019re a nature lover or just mushroom-curious, this conversation will leave you inspired to look closer, and dig deeper. Tune in and see the world beneath your feet in a whole new light! What we discuss in this episode:   What first sparked Kaitlyn\u2019s fascination with fungi.   How plants and mushrooms communicate\u2014with each other and their environment.   Medicinal mushrooms.&amp;nbsp;   The protein potential of mushrooms.   What\u2019s trending in the fungi world.   Remarkable ways mushrooms benefit humankind, from remediation to innovation.   A look into microdosing.   Her tips for anyone ready to explore the fascinating world of fungi.   Resources:   Flora Funga Podcast   Flora Funga Podcast - YouTube   Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/florafungapodcast\/?hl=en   Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kaitlyn.kuehn\/   TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@florafungapodcast   Click the link below to support the FISCAL Act https:\/\/switch4good.org\/fiscal-act\/ Share the website and get your resources here https:\/\/kidsandmilk.org\/ Send us a voice message and ask a question. 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