Alex Dorr joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to provide us an overview of mushrooms and the fungi kingdom; the anatomy, life cycle, and evolutionary history of mushrooms; and the role fungi play in the very foundations of life on this planet. We also talk about mycoremediation, mycotechnologies, and go in-depth about the health effects of functional mushrooms such as reishi, lion’s mane, and cordyceps.  For links to Dorr's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind155   ***Full Topics Breakdown Below***     SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ▷ AFFILIATE: Mushroom Revival inc   Mushroom revival is a functional mushrooms supplement company focusing on high-quality, science-informed mushroom extract products.   Use promo code ATTM to get 10% off your order ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W, Nathan B, & Nick M     Episode Breakdown   An overview of mushrooms and the fungi kingdom Mushroom evolution, anatomy, and life cycle How mushrooms support the foundation of life itself Mycoremediation (using fungi to fix industrial pollution) Using psilocybin is mycoremediation of human trauma Criticisms of the mainstreaming and industrializing of psilocybin Functional mushrooms and their benefit on human health The health effects of Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, and Reishi mushrooms Four guidelines to follow for finding good quality functional mushrooms (sourcing, extraction, lab-tested, dose) Issues around Chaga mushroom extraction and sourcing Importance of ensuring good extraction methods The importance of ensuring functional mushrooms are certified organic and lab-tested Getting the right dose for your functional mushrooms Mycoprotein, aka mushroom meat Mycowood for making musical instrument Mycopesticides for malaria mosquitos  Malaria medication nightmares   ************** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   ► Or, you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/