What if your next breakthrough in mental health came not from a lab, but from the forest floor?
In this powerful episode of Medicine With the Medals, hosts Michele and Mark Medal sit down with mushroom cultivation expert Adrian to explore the healing intelligence of psychedelic and functional fungi.
From the legendary Golden Teacher to high-performance cordyceps, Adrian breaks down the science, spirit, and semantics of mushroom medicine.
Whether you're microdosing for mental clarity or navigating a deep journey, this episode reframes fungi as frequency medicine—bridging ancient mycology and modern neurobiology.
What You'll Learn:
Why Golden Teacher remains the “OG” mushroom for healing and introspection
How alkaloid synergy may be more important than psilocybin percentage
The truth about strain potency vs. dosage in microdosing protocols
How functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and cordyceps impact brain health and athletic performance
Why mushroom medicine is about recalibration, not recreation
Chapters & Timestamps:
04:11 – Adrian’s origin story: from tech entrepreneur to ethical mycologist
11:02 – What makes mushroom growing closer to science than farming
14:45 – Golden Teacher as the archetypal psychedelic strain
21:20 – Are alkaloids the missing link in mental health medicine?
28:55 – Comparing Mamados’ four new strains: GT, Bluey Vuitton, Mechilogorilla, Albino Penis Envy
36:07 – The vibrational frequency theory of mushroom healing
41:33 – Functional fungi decoded: lion’s mane, cordyceps, chaga, and reishi
48:10 – Why sourcing, testing, and trust matter in the mushroom supply chain
About the Guest:
Adrian is a mushroom cultivator with 12+ years of experience in cannabis and mycology. Based in Los Angeles, he specializes in both psychedelic and functional mushrooms—partnering with researchers and growers to uncover the healing potential of fungi.
Tools, Frameworks & Strategies Mentioned:
“Alkaloid Synergy”: the idea that multiple compounds—not just psilocybin—create therapeutic effects
The Three Pillars of Use: medicinal, recreational, and mental/spiritual healing
Resonance-Based Healing: a perspective that treats alkaloids as vibrational agents of recalibration
Closing Insight:
“You are your own guru. These medicines just help you see what's already inside.” — Michele Medal
Ready to explore what fungi can do for you? For the best in products and education, visit Mama Dose.
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Connect with us on Facebook
Connect with us on Instagram
Connect with us on LinkedIn