This episode is for parents, health enthusiasts, practitioners, health coaches, herbalists and for those just wanting to dive deeper into answering the call as a tonic herbalist. Today, Sage Dammers (tonic herbalist and master chocolatier) and Mason cover all bases on how to develop yourself and your offering; Sage has dedicated himself to the herbs. What exactly does it take to become a tonic herbalist? Tune in to find out. The guys cover the ground knowledge and a good run down on what you are going to experience as you navigate this herbalist world. Oh and there's also a bit of speak about chocolate ;P so tune in today and lay down those foundations to becoming a tonic herbalist.       In today's episode, you will hear about: - How chocolate is a beautiful vehicle for herbs - Tonic herbs and adaptogens are not symptom-based, but support the body to balance it's own systems - Identifying with your symptom can be terribly damaging - find a new mantra - Creating space (sitting down, taking time and setting an intention) to drink your herbal tonic can be transformational - Sage likes to begin his relationship with a new herb with 1/2ts in hot water in its pure and isolated form - get to know the herb - SuperFeast tonic herbs, in powder-form, forces you to connect with and forge a relationship with the adaptogen (versus a capsule / tablet) - Supplements can provide challenges in the later years - what exactly are the long term effects which have not been researched? - SuperFeast JING really provides that foundational energy - Sitting infront of a computer daily, means your eyes are focused on a static distance, this can be detrimental long term - Neural Nectar and Lion's Mane are specially effective for upgrading brain faculty - Eye issues (strain, poor sight) is connected with liver, so get onto Schizandra / Schisandra to support your liver - Tonic herbs are here with us, not for us - The Three Treasures, in particular Shen - Consistently having coffee does leak your Jing - Medicinal mushrooms are for long-term immunity, prevention people! - Write to us - what would you like Mason and Sage to talk about next! Email us [email protected]   Resources: Blog and Transcript Link: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/tagged/podcast For more: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/sage SuperFeast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/superfeast-podcast/id1437097644?ls=1&mt=2