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Jing Gao's the chili crisp queen behind Fly by Jing and today's guest on Female Founder World with Jasmine Garnsworthy! Listen in to learn Jing's hard-learned lessons about business partnerships, gaming the Kickstarter algorithm, and how to 10x your food business in its second year.

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Today, in conversation with Sophia, Mason speaks to the subject of brain health, touching on the western perspective and expanding into the more holistic and conceptual Taoist lens- a perspective more geared towards long-term brain health. 

The modern mind certainly has to work for its peace and solitude. Pervasive technology, busy schedules, high-stress lifestyles and poor sleep habits put the average brain under substantial pressure. Which poses the question- What are you doing to protect and cultivate the health of your brain long-term? What are your desires and intentions for long-term brain health? 

In this episode, you will learn about nootropic herbs for brain health, how SuperFeast's potent neural nectar blend protects and upgrades mental acuity and why brain health is ultimately a result of full-body harmony and healthy flowing Qi through the organ systems.

Mason and Sophia discuss:

-The Dantiens.

-The Three Brains.

-What is a nootropic?

-The blood brain barrier.

-The six extraordinary organs.

-The function of The Sea of Marrow.

-What's your brain health intention?

-The Brain and the Kidney connection. 

-The best herbs for long-term brain health.

-The SuperFeast Brain Bundle-how to use it.

-How Jing herbs improve brain health and Intelligence.

-Neural Nectar contraindications and considerations. 

-Mason's personal story behind creating the Neural Nectar blend.

-Why the QI Blend and Neural Nectar Blend work so well together.

Resource guide 

Sophia's Instagram

Mason's Instagram

SuperFeast Instagram 

Mentioned in this episode 

Heartmath Institute

Brain Tonics:

QI Blend

JING Blend

Lion's Mane

Neural Nectar 

Brain Gains Bundle

Relevant Articles: 

Nootropics- What Are They? (article)

Neural Nectar and Its Incredible Nootropic Benefits (article) 

The Taoist Brains: Who Are The Tao & What Is Their Philosophy?

Relevant Podcasts:

Brain Optimisation and Neurodegeneration with Jo Grabyn (EP#09)

Superior Di Dao Sourcing From China with Mason Taylor (EP#162)

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/ep-177-brain-podcast-mason-in-conversation-with-sophia

The Yi Jing or I Ching is an Ancient Chinese text which has been consulted as an oracle for almost 3000 years. While many consider it a foundational text for the Confucian and Daoist philosophical traditions, in the West it is mainly known as a divinatory tool. Yarrow Stalks or coins are used to create hexagrams which can be looked up in the text to provide answers and clarity. For the last 25 years, the I Ching has been a constant companion to our guest, the one and only Dan Lowe!

Today is the first of many podcasts to come, where we take a monograph-style deep dive into herbs and blends within the SuperFeast apothecary. Being 30 days of JING- and being our star foundation blend, it felt fitting to start with the JING blend. 

In dialogue with Sophia- a long-time SuperFeast team member, stellar human being, and herb educator, Mason discusses the process of developing the JING blend, its beautiful balance of Yin/Yang herbs, and why it's an essential foundational blend for most people. We use the term foundational because the JING blend specifically focuses on servicing blood, core energy, libido, bones, marrow, longevity, brain capacity, youthfulness, buoyancy, and general hormonal regulation. In short, it's the blend to go to when you start to feel exhaustion and fatigue settling within your system.

In this episode, Mason talks in depth about Jing essence- the driving force, resilience, and momentum that allows us to meet life with optimal capacity and stay grounded through the most challenging and animated times. As with everything we do at SuperFeast, the intention of evolving towards elderhood with grace and ease is bound to our Jing essence- our ability to cultivate, store and use it wisely.

Mason goes through the individual herbs within the JING blend detailing their herbal actions, why he incorporated them in the blend, and the organ systems they tonify and work through. It's one thing to take a herb/blend and see results as they permeate through the body- but to understand the herbal actions and grasp how they work within your system- while feeling that action and seeing results takes healing to another level. Mason also weaves in a few of the mystical lore-based Classical Chinese Medicine stories behind some of the individual herbs, taking us back to the magical roots of this revered ancient herbal system.

Mason and Sophia discuss:

-Jing, Qi and Shen.

-Jing and Lung function.

-Jing and Spleen function.

-Jing and Kidney function

-Prenatal and postnatal Jing.

-Herbal actions of the JING blend.

-Signs of Jing depletion within the body. 

-Why JING blend is great for menopause.

-How JING blend stops premature ageing.

-When to incorporate JING blend into your life.

-JING testimonials that have transformed lives.

-How the JING blend services the Kidneys and Lungs.

-Sourcing regions and Di Dao for each of the herbs in JING blend.

-JING blend; a great grounding-introductory product to the SuperFeast range.

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/jing-with-mason-ep-172

Are you living a life of excess? Do you feel like your battery pack is running on empty; and in constant need of a recharge? It may be time to check in with your Adrenal Glands (aka. Adrenals) and see how they're holding up. 

We're just over halfway through 30 days of JING- the month where we give our Adrenals and Kidneys the nourishment and recharge they deserve. Today on the podcast, we're bringing one of favourite recordings out of the SuperFeast catalogue to keep you inspired and aligned for the remaining weeks of 30 Days of Jing and beyond.

Mason, naturopath Dan Sipple, and herbalist Sage Dammers go deep in delivering vital knowledge on Adrenal health, Adrenal fatigue, and why these relatively tiny glands that are the powerhouse of the endocrine system play such a critical role in our day-to-day function.

Each of them bringing their own unique wisdom and expertise to the conversation, Mason, Dan, and Sage lay out the foundations of Adrenal health, how they function, their role within the endocrine system, how they become fatigued, and the chronic illness that can set in when the symptoms of fatigue get ignored.

A massive part of this conversation is dedicated to herbs/supplements that support Adrenal gland function, how gut health supports our Endocrine system and how to revitalise the Adrenals and get them back functioning optimally after fatigue.
 

Dan, Sage and Mason discuss:

-Adrenal Fatigue.

-Addison's disease.

-The Endocrine System.

-The role of the Adrenals.

-Inflammation leaks Jing.

-Mitochondrial dysfunction.

-Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue.

-Adaptogens for Adrenal Fatigue.

-How trauma affects the Adrenals. 

-Neurofeedback sessions for trauma

-The emotion of fear and the Kidneys.

-Chronic stress and cortisol secretion.

-Herbs and Supplements for Adrenal Fatigue.

-How gut health affects the Endocrine System.

-Hormone production and the Endocrine System.

Foods For Adrenal Fatigue

Root vegetables,  clean starches, good quality sea salt, sweet potatoes,  your taros, quinoa, buckwheat, black rice, black olives, black sesame seeds and oil, tamari or soya sauce, miso, capers, sea vegetables, jujube dates, blackberries, black beans, kidney beans, black tahini, mushrooms, seaweeds, dark kale.

Herbs that Support Adrenal Health:

JING blend

QI blend

SHEN blend

Cordyceps

Deer Antler

Ashwaghanda

Eucommia Bark

Schisandra

Who is Dan Sipple? 

Dan Sipple also known as The Functional Naturopath is based on the south coast of NSW and has a special interest in gut health, immune dysfunction, pro-metabolic health, mineral rebalancing & hormones. 

Dan has been in the health and wellness arena for over a decade and blends traditional herbal medicine systems and knowledge with cutting-edge functional and integrative testing to best facilitate a patient's journey to peak wellness.

Who is Sage Dammers?

Fuelled by a passionate desire to help people live the ultimate life and create a better world, Sage studied raw and superfood nutrition and traditional herbal systems, especially Taoist tonic herbalism. He has worked with and trained under the world’s leading master herbalists and nutrition and longevity experts in Costa Rica, Australia, Bali, China, and America.

Sage has developed products internationally and given lectures on peak performance nutrition in Australia, Bali, America, and France. His years of experience in this unique arena have allowed him to cultivate an unparalleled combination of cutting edge nutritional and culinary expertise. Sage has started tonic elixir bars in 5 star luxury hotels in Paris and Sydney serving longevity elixirs disguised as gourmet treats, introducing the novel concept of healthy indulgences to the market of world travellers.

Resource guide

Dan Website

Dan Instagram

Sage's website

Sage's Instagram

Mantak Chia

Clearlight Infrared Saunas

Benny Fergusson- The movement monk

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/adrenal-fatigue-ep-170

July is upon us, 30 days of JING has begun, and we have well and truly fallen into cooler temperatures that call for nourishment, replenishment, and slowing down.

Today on the podcast, we’re reminding you of all things warming, tonifying, and delicious to replenish you in these cooler months with wellness coach and Qi Food Therapist Kimberly Ashton. We love having Kimberly on for our seasonal Five Element food podcasts- she reminds us to eat local, eat for the season, and above all, eat intuitively.

Within the Five Element philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, there is an understanding that the more we rest in Winter, the more harvest we can expect in Late Summer. Understanding this critical element of Water/Winter time helps us surrender more willingly into hibernation and doing-less mode. Just as nature withdraws to compound its reserves for the warmer months, so should we. 

In this episode, Kimberly takes us on a journey through the flavours, foods, and cooking styles of the Water Element, explaining the philosophy behind eating and preparing food specifically for this season. Think salty flavours, Yin nourishment, and slow-cooked casseroles that leave you feeling satiated and warm. As always, Kimberly inspires us to localise our minds when buying produce, forage where possible, and eat intuitively- even if it means breaking the rules. Tune in and make sure you scroll down for Kimberly's deliciously warming black sesame superfood latte recipe. 

Kimberly and Mason discuss:

-Yin foods for Winter.

-Winter shopping list.

-Cooking styles for Winter.

-Winter foods and flavours.

-Supporting local produce.

-The truth about soya foods. 

-Foods that nourish the Kidneys.

-Wild foraging Water Element foods.

-How to eat if you have a Yin deficiency.

-Why we don't eat the same foods all year round.

-Traditional Chinese Medicine Five Element philosophy.

Kimberly's black sesame superfood latte recipe 

Ingredients:

-1 cup soy milk, cashew, or oat milk

-1 teaspoon black sesame powder

-1/2 teaspoon black tahini

-1/2 teaspoon walnuts/hemp seeds (blended into powder)- optional

-1 teaspoon coconut sugar/brown rice syrup or sweetener of choice

-1/4 teaspoon SuperFeast JING tonic herb- optional

-1/4 teaspoon Mason's Mushrooms tonic herb- optional

-2 Jujube dates, to enjoy on the side 

Method:

-Add milk to a small pot with the black sesame powder and black tahini

-Bring to a boil and then simmer

-Add the sugar/sweetener, stir 

-Add the walnut/hemp seed powder, stir

-Turn off the heat and add the SuperFeast tonic herbs, stir well

-Serve with the Jujube dates for a delicious morning or afternoon tea snack (alternatively you warm the milk and blend ALL the ingredients with the milk in a blender, including the Jujube dates- just remove the piths first).

Winter Kindney nourishing shopping list

Salty condiments, good quality sea salt, tamari or soya sauce, miso, olives, capers, sea vegetables, jujube dates, Medjool dates, blackberries, black beans, black lentils, kidney beans, black sesame, black tahini, lamb, beef, beetroot, seafood, walnuts, mushrooms, seaweeds, dark kale, black rice, buckwheat.

Resource guide

Kimberly's website

Kimberly's instagram

Five Seasons TCM

Kimberly's Element E-Book

Five Elements and Cycles E-Course

Tonics:

Tremella

Cordyceps

JING blend

Relevant Podcasts: 

How To Eat In Spring with Kimberly Ashton (EP#133)

Eating For Vitality in Summer with Kimberly Ashton (EP#147)

How To Eat In Spleen Season with Kimberly Ashton (EP#151)

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/ep-168-winter-podcast-kimberly-ashton

If there is one thing the western lifestyle is exceptional at cultivating- it's EXCESS ... 

The fast pace, busy busy busy, high-stress western lifestyles many of us live has us on the hamster wheel of always 'doing' and simultaneously always trying to cope with how much we're doing. In an attempt to handle (or survive) these obligatory motions of the daily grind, we reach for our beloved vices- coffee, sugar, meditation, alcohol, exercise, sex, Netflix, shopping, doom scrolling (you get the picture) to alleviate the stress and lighten the load. The more stressed we are, the more we tend to reach for a vice in an attempt to cope. Not such a bad thing if your 'vice' is conducive to good health- but for many, it tends to be the quick fix, like a coffee at 7:30, on route to school drop then work, while you mull over your endless 'to-do list in your head.

Coffee is in the top ten most consumed legal addictive stimulants globally- humans LOVE to consume coffee. Sadly, our Kidneys and adrenals do not. Caffeine, alcohol, and a high-stress lifestyle, all excessively deplete our core energy- our Jing essence, which is stored within the Kidneys. The amount of Jing energy one has stored in their Kidneys is indicative of; Lifespan, immune system, and ability to cope with stress without reaching for a stimulant. 

Enter 30 Days of JING. As many of our SuperFeast community know, The 30 days of JING Challenge is an annual opportunity to get off the stimulants and rejuvenate kidney and adrenal essence so you can begin regaining the zest in your step that was so familiar in our youth.

In today's episode, Mason discusses his personal story with the Jing herbs (how they changed his life) and how the 30 days of JING challenge can transform your month, year, and (as an annual event)-the trajectory of your life. Mason dives deep into the dark waters of Kidney energy from a Taoist perspective and explains why 30 Days of JING, more than quitting coffee, is about creating an intention that will deepen our relationship with ourselves and our Jing essences through foundational lifestyle practices.

Mason discusses:

-What is Jing essence?

-Addiction and excess.

-What are the Jing Herbs?

-The Kidney's and Jing essence.

-Yin and Yang transformation in the body.

-How to protect and cultivate Jing essence?

-Setting an intention for the 30 days of JING. 

-Diving into the darkness of our Kidney essence.

-Creating rhythms in our life that create automated flow.

-How does 30 days of JING improve longevity and vitality?

Resource guide

Guest:

Mason's Instagram

SuperFeast Instagram

30 Days Jing Starter Kit

30 days of Jing Facebook

Tonics:

JING blend

SHEN Blend

Deer Antler 

Cordyceps

Eucommia Bark

Relevant Articles:

Jing: What Is It? How to Cultivate It?

JING Blend: Our Favourite Adrenal Tonic

JING Challenge: 30 Days To Restore Core Energy

Adrenal and Kidney Health- Breathing and Movement

The Three Treasures: Jing, Qi and Shen

Relevant Podcasts:

Jing Energy with Mason Taylor (EP#02)

Why The Weak Are Crumbling Right Now with Jost Sauer (EP#143)

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/30-days-of-jing-with-mason-taylor-ep-166

Free birth, sovereign birth, natural birth, undisturbed birth, DIY birth, no matter how you describe it, the reclamation of birth by women away from the medical system is a beautiful thing to witness and be a part of as a birth partner. Today on the podcast, we are celebrating the wild pregnancy and free birth experience Tahnee and Mason journeyed through to bring their beautiful son Leo into the world the way they envisioned. 

There has honestly never been a podcast that we've had so many requests for and questions about than today's episode. Over this two-part birth podcast series, Tahnee and Mason will be answering all the questions asked, plus telling the story of their journey from conception to postpartum. Recorded only three weeks after giving birth, Tahnee talks very openly about her experience of bringing her son into the world and laboring undisturbed at home with only Mason and Aiya present. Tahnee and Mason discuss how they prepared for the birth, mentally, physically, individually, and as a couple, the fears that came up and were integrated, why they chose to birth the way they did, and why it's so important to protect the ceremonial gateway of birth. There's a special guest appearance from baby Leo too, with lots of adorable baby cooing in the background (it's heart-melting), plus some suspense at the end that will have you tuning in for Part two. 

Tahnee and Mason discuss:

-Birth as Ceremony.

-Mason's advice for birth partner's.

-Birth as a cultivation of Jing, Qi, Shen.

-There is no right or wrong way to birth.

-Mother's advocating for themselves in birth.

-Ultrasounds and scans; the pro's and con's.

-What Tahnee did to prepare her body for birth.

-Knowing what can go wrong and being prepared.

-Knowing your rights when you're in a hospital system.

-Why Tahnee and Mason chose to do a free birth course.

-Fears that come up for Tahnee during birth and pregnancy.

-Energy cultivation work that helped Tahnee prepare for birth.

-Tahnee and Mason's birth with Aiya compared to Leo's birth.

-How Tahnee and Mason prepared their birth space and birth altar.

-The trauma from the western medical system inflicted on women, family and babies. 

RESOURCES: 

Tahnee's website

Tahnee instagram

Birth Pool- Water filter

Birth altar tarot cards

Birth a float birth pools 

The radical birth collective- Wild Pregnancy and Free Birth Course

Tonics:

Reishi

Tremella 

I am Gaia 

Beauty Blend

Books: 

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

Spiritual Midwifery - Ina May Gaskin

Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering - Sarah Buckley

Way of the Peaceful Warrior - Dan Millmen

Articles:  

Tonic Herbs For A Healthy Pregnancy

Relevant Podcasts:

Pregnancy Health with Tahnee and Mason (EP#20) 

Birth Is A Body Based Event with Clancy Allen (EP#79)

Motherhood, Birth and Embodying Your Truth with Jinti Fell (EP#129)

Nurturing All Phases of Birth with Nutritionist Tahlia Mynott (EP#138)

Birth Work, Ceremony, and Rites Of Passage with Caitlin Priday (EP#148)

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/free-birth-tahnee-mason-ep-163

This week dakazu talks about Our Flag Means Death being BL, more series from Manga Planet Library, and Jiro Matsumoto’s Ichigeki and beautiful place! Then it’s time for Part 2 of our City Hunter Multimedia Retrospective where we examine the Chinese action comedy film City Hunter starring Jackie Chan!!!

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Timestamps:

• Intro Song: “Crime Scene’” by DoGBeaT, Opening, Introductions - 00:00:00
• Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: “Funkymania” by The Original Orchestra, dakazu knows why Morgana likes the very BL pirate show Our Flag Means Death - 00:01:48
• dakazu was busy reading GAIRA - Confidential Records of Mythical Beasts and Doctor Mordrid and Chilling Messages from Manga Planet Library - 00:07:01
• dakazu finished Jiro Matsumoto’s Ichigeki - 00:11:37
• beautiful place is another Jiro Matsumoto manga - 00:14:42
• Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Manga in Motion on City Hunter, we will review the original 1987 anime adaptation - 00:25:16
• Main Segment Manga in Motion: Jackie Chan’s City Hunter, Transition Song: “Sunset Ride” by HVRDVR, we review the 1993 Chinese action comedy film adaptation directed by Wong Jing and starring Jackie Chan - 00:26:46
• Next Week’s Topic: City Hunter, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: “Crazy for Your Love” by Orkas - 01:22:56

Are you looking to ignite the dulled flame of your sexual essence? Are you feeling depleted and lacking lustre for the day, let alone for having a robust lib*do? Perhaps you're looking to support your sexual vigour so you can continue to thrive, love life, and enjoy sex well into your later years. We're all sexual beings, and having the energy, spirit, and capacity to express ourselves in such a way is the spark that keeps us inspired and in love with life.

Earlier this year, Mason did a live webinar on the topic of Lib*do and how Daoist tonic herbalism serves as a beautiful gateway into the cultivation of lifelong practices that will continue to expand sexual capacity, sexual vigour, and keep our essence burning strong well into our 60's, 70's and 80's. The webinar was so well received; that we've decided to make it an episode on the podcast.

This episode is a holistic, integrated guide to establishing your intention and awareness of where you want your sexual vigour and capacity to be in 10, 20, and 30 years. Mason explains the relationship between Jing (Yin and Yang Jing), foundational energy, the kidneys, and how they are all inextricably woven into our potential for sexual desire and vigour. He also lays down an integrated guide to the Daoist tonic herbs, discussing how specific blends work within the organs to cultivate sexual essence, lasting potential and can work as a support system right through to our elderly years.

Ultimately this is a holistic discussion around how we can use the teachings of Daoism to embody the most sexually robust, unique, love-filled expressions of ourselves! There is also a compact resource guide below with links to everything mentioned (and more) in the webinar, be sure to check it out. 

Mason discusses:

-Yang Jing herbs

-The quality of lib*do.

-Foundational energy.

-Protecting our essence.

-Spontaneous joy and sex.

-The Daoist tonic herbs and lib*do

-The cultivation of Jing, Qi and Shen.

-Yin Jing- cultivating the waters of life.

-Good sleep practices for sexual vigour.

-How adaptogens help to restore lib*do.

-Jing foundational essence and lib*do.

Bonds, boundaries, spleen energy and protecting Jing. 

RESOURCE GUIDE:

Products and Books:

JING Blend

Cordyceps

Schisandra

Ashwagandha 

Deer Antler Velvet

JING, QI, SHEN (Three Treasures bundle)

Eucommia bark (primary Yang Jing herb).

Ron Teeguarden - The Ancient Wisdom Of Chinese Tonic Herbs (Book)

Articles:

Cordyceps Health Benefits- Article

The 7 Sexy Benefits of Schisandra- Article

The Three Treasures (Jing, Qi, Shen)- Article 

Jing: What is it, and how to cultivate it- Article 

Cultivating Passion and Desire Article by Molly Helfend.

Discover Deer Antler Velvet Impressive Benefits- Article

Relevant Podcasts:

Authentic Sex with Juliet Allen (EP#31)

Sexuality and Libido with Nick Perry (EP#45) 

Semen Retention with Taylor Johnson (EP#46)

Nurturing Stability & Earth Energy with Tahnee & Mason Taylor

Your Erotic Blueprint with Ian Ferguson from Jaiya Inc (EP#60)

The Dao of Health, Sex & Longevity with Daniel Reid (EP#115)

Love, Sex and Psychadelics with Dr. Molly Maloof (EP#137)

Life-Changing Sex Makes Anything Possible with Kim Anami (EP#28)

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/mason-taylor-ep-160

We zijn zo gewend om te denken dat we meer voor elkaar krijgen als we meer doen. Maar wat zou er gebeuren als we juist proberen om minder te doen? De uitdaging is om een stapje naar achteren te doen en alles als natuurlijk te laten gebeuren. Ontspannen en afwachten in plaats van inspannen en rennen. Dit is nu de essentie van Jing. Jing kan ons helpen om ons leven op een ander tempo, een gezonder tempo, te leiden. Maar hoe vinden we Jing?

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Today's guest Dr. Daniel Keown is an author (The Uncharted Body and The Spark In The Machine), licensed acupuncturist, and a registered medical doctor (trained and specialising in emergency medicine). In this fascinating conversation, Tahnee and Daniel discuss the problem with western medicine (and its lack of predictive power), the subtlety of acupuncture, Qi in the body, The TCM Channel system (Jing Luo), Fascia, understanding how the body works, and the all-pervading spark that is electricity.

Daniel's brilliant mind and extensive education allows him to illuminate the distinctions and integral components of traditional Chinese medicine and western allopathic medicine with a simplicity that seems effortless. This conversation is a beautifully comprehensive scope into the organising life force of the body (Qi) and the Jing Luo channel system that allows us to reimagine the body as a landscape with folds, creases, hollows, and structures, all connected by a system of energetic intelligence. 

Tahnee and Dan discuss:

-Qi is Spirit.

-The Triple Burner.

-Movement and electricity.

-Pregnancy and Jing essence.

-How Qi operates in the organs.

-The TCM channel system (Jing Luo).

-Hypertension and low blood volume.

-The Lymphatic system and Gaul bladder.

-How Qi, Jing and Shen operate in the body.

-The predictive power of traditional Chinese medicine.

-The subtleness of acupuncture in emergency medicine.

-Why movement is so important to the flow of Qi in the body.

-The damaging effects of Western pharmaceuticals on the body.

Resources:

Dr. Daniel's website

The House Of God book.

The Uncharted Body- Dr. Daniel Keown

The Spark In The Machine- Dr. Daniel Keown

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/dr-daniel-keown-podcast

We're keeping the sexual embers alive and burning on the podcast today. Australia's leading sexologist (and SuperFeast's favourite), Juliet Allen, talks to Mason about post-birth sexual desire, how to funnel sexual energy into all areas of your life and filling your cup first so it can overflow with more energy for yourself and others. Almost eight months after the birth of her son, this conversation reveals another blooming layer of Juliet that we've never seen before. She talks very openly about her lib*do, while fully immersed in the role of motherhood, her evolution as a sexologist with such longevity in the industry, and why advocating more time for self is so connected to our sexual vigour. Mason discusses the best herbs and practices for supporting our Jing/Kidney essence and how to maintain long-term sexual vitality well into our old age. Make sure you tune in, you don't want to miss this episode.

Mason and Juliet Discuss:

-Sexuality in isolation.

-Lack of lib*do shaming.

-Birth and sexual energy.

-Excessive leaky sexuality.

-Jing essence within the Kidneys.

-Self pleasure without ejaculation.

-Leaking Jing and long-term sexual vitality.

-The Yin/Yang expression of sexual essence.

-SuperFeast tonics for sexual essence / lib*do.

-Why advocating for time to self is so important.

-Tantra; Choosing with awareness what brings joy.

-Juliet's postpartum journey with her sexual desire.

Resources:

Juliet-Allen.com

Juliet Allen podcast

Juliet Allen Instagram

Yinn Body Instagram

Superfeast Deer Antler

Superfeast Cordyceps

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/juliet-allen-ep-149

Over the past two years, the world has witnessed an onslaught of lifestyle stress and disruption brought on by a global pandemic and its ripple effects. The mental stability of many has suffered, and we are currently witnessing a mental health implosion like never seen before. On the podcast today, with remedy and reason for staying robust and ready for any invasion (microbial or psychological), we have our favourite lifestyle medicine man/Qi practitioner, Jost Sauer; Supercharging us with wisdom and guidance on maintaining sovereignty and strength. If you're a regular listener of the SuperFeast podcast, your ears have most likely been blessed with Jost's lifestyle elixirs before.

Given the current circumstances, we thought it was time for another injection of Jost's knowledge, guidance, and warrior mindset. This episode carries a potent message of going within, getting back to earth, and taking care of our inner world, our health, and not being sucked into noisy distractions of the outside world. Jost shares his insights on approaching COVID as a personal growth strategy; An opportunity for a new level of growth not yet encountered, and a reason to nourish the body, spirit, and essence. Jost also breaks down simple Daoist instructions on how to get in sync with nature, our organs, protect our Jing, Qi, and Shen, and follow the path of yin and yang; So we can maintain sovereignty and strength, no matter how many times we get knocked down. Be sure to tune in for this poignant, powerful conversation.

Host and Guest discuss:

-Signs of depleted/weak blood and Jing.

-The best hours for deep rest, and why.

-Why blood/Qi levels are at an all-time low.

-How fear triggers weakness within the body.

-Lifestyle practices to harness and guard Jing.

-The Metal element Lung-Kidney relationship.

-The importance of having a spiritual connection.

-Why we guard the three treasures; Jing, Qi, Shen.

-Why people are feeling depleted and weak right now.

-Following the Qi cycle model to strengthen blood/Jing.

-Why rest and recovery are essential for a robust immune system.

-Supporting your health/wellbeing through consistency and lifestyle.

-The body/mind connection and how weak blood/Jing leads to a weak mind.

Resources:

Jost Website

Jost Facebook

Jost Instagram

Jost Youtube

Jing Blend SuperFeast

Eucommia Bark SuperFeast

The 15 Minute Bodyweight Workout

Higher and Higher Book - Jost Sauer 

Chi Health Cycle- Jost Sauer's new book

Qi Cycles And The Dao with Jost Sauer (EP#48)  

Lifestyle Medicine with Accupuncturist Jost Sauer (EP#63)

The Importance of Sleep For Healthy Hun and Qi with Jost Sauer (EP#102)

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/why-the-weak-are-crumbling-right-now-with-jost-sauer-ep-143

We've been receiving loads of emails from our SuperFeast community wanting to know what they can do to turn their immune system on and keep it fortified. Recently Mason caught up with our favourite functional Naturopath, Dan Sipple, to discuss go-to herbs, minerals, foods, and lifestyle practices to increase the body's immunological capacity. Embodying health sovereignty in a time of COVID has become quite a contentious topic; Who would have thought that trusting the body's immune system could become so politicised? Regardless of how you sit with the whole vaccinated/unvaccinated approach to the virus, bolstering the immune system is something (hopefully) most of us can agree is essential. People are now thinking about their immune system in ways they never have before, and we are here to offer guidance in any way we can. 

Imagine a society where mainstream consensus was to value and trust the body's natural immune system over pharmaceutical drugs. Imagine a world where superior herbs and medicinal mushrooms were mandated, subsidised, and heavily endorsed to keep us all thriving and truly living our best lives. To quote John Lenon 'imagine all the people living life in peace' (instead of fear); We are here for this vision. Tune in to hear Mason and Dan explore all the ways they would reinforce and support people's immune systems if they were to (hypothetically speaking) dictate all members of society take part in an Immune MAXzine. Where empowered sovereign health is the goal, and we live with reverence for Mother Nature's unassailable healing intelligence. This episode is packed full (and I mean full) of expert knowledge to have you feeling equipped and in an embodied state of health. We're advocating less divisiveness, more connection, and holistic health for everyone. Don't miss it.

Mason and Dan discuss:

-What is immunity? 

-Microbiome analyses.

-The skins microbiome.

-Strengthening the Wei Qi shield.

-Colostrum for the immune system.

-Herbs for long-term immune regulation.

-Dietary applications for the immune system.

-Medicinal mushrooms for the immune system.

-Arming the immune system in acute situations.

-Astragalus for lung, spleen, and surface immunity.

-The effects of stress and sleep on the immune system.

-How the immune system is influenced by the microbiome.

-What causes the immune system to become dysregulated?

-Lifestyle practices to increase your immunological capacity.

Resources:

Dan Website
Dan Instagram
Gut Health Podcast 1
Gut Health Podcast 2

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/dan-sipple-ep-131

The words Di Dao (Di Tao) is a concept that most of our SuperFeast community would be familiar with, as it's the way we source our herbs. Di Dao herbs are of the highest quality and grown with integrity to ensure optimal, powerful healing properties. For a herb to be classified Di Dao, it must have been grown in its natural habitat; Which means the right region, soil, and microclimate for that specific species. The beauty of Di Dao herbs is they perform optimally, much like the human body when it is holistically cared for and nourished the way it needs to be. In this episode, Mason chats with Jansen Andre on The Awoken Athlete podcast about SuperFeast's commitment to Di Dao sourcing, herbs for optimal performance, and a holistic perspective of the nuances that affect performance within the body at all levels. Mason details the integrity behind Di Dao sourcing and how it ensures the livelihood of micro-farming stays alive; Continuing the wisdom and teachings of Di Dao within communities. Whether you're an athlete or not, we're all being physically, emotionally, and mentally pushed with our hectic, under-nourished lifestyles. This episode addresses the best herbs for lifestyle support and performance on all levels. 

Mason and Jansen discuss:

-Qi and performance.

-Cordyceps and performance.

-Adaptogens and performance.

-Jing, Qi, Shen; How they work.

-Comparing Di Dao and organic.

-Preventing injury and exhaustion.

-Jing; nourishing a solid foundation.

-How to take SuperFeast tonic herbs.

-Di Dao; growing, sourcing, and integrity.

-Disease, healing, and building the body back up.

-The colonisation and institutionalisation around healing ourselves.

-Performance in business and the freedoms of staying investor-free.

Resources:

Mason Instagram
SuperFeast Instagram
SuperFeast Apple Podcast
The Awoken Athlete Podcast
Mind and Body Peak Performance with James Newbury (EP#106)

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/herbs-for-performance-and-di-dao-with-mason-taylor-on-the-awoken-athlete-podcast-ep-130

We're bringing you a special edition on the podcast today, as Mason steps out of the interviewer seat and is interviewed by Tommy Moore on the Mind Body Plants Podcast. If you've ever wanted to listen to Mason go through the entire SuperFeast apothecary in both poetic and articulate detail; What's in the mindfully curated blends, the Organ systems they nourish, how the herbs are sourced, the seasons they best connect to, and the stories behind the formulations, this episode covers it all.

Tommy asks some great questions, and Mason dives deep into the world of Daoist tonic herbalism, discussing the lineage and how these heavenly messengers oscillate through Mind/Body/Spirit to bring healing and longevity. Mason opens up about his decade-long journey with SuperFeast, from grassroots beginnings to the epic company it is has grown into; Still maintaining the same core intentions of supporting people in maintaining wellness and longevity through tonic herbs and medicinal mushrooms. In comparing the western medical system with classical Chinese medicine, this conversation goes many places. Mason lays down what you need to know about Jing herbs, cultivating Qi, Nootropics, Brain health, Di Dao sourcing, and living in harmony with yourself and nature. This episode is the reminder we all need to stand empowered in our sovereign health.

Tommy and Mase discuss:

-Mycology. 

-Tonic herbalism. 

-The Daoist lineage. 

-Yin/Yang cultivation. 

-The culture of SuperFeast.

-The nature of Adaptogens.

-The SuperFeast apothecary.

-Di Dao sourcing and preserving tradition.

-Superior herbs (lifestyle herbs) and dosage.

-Autoimmune conditions and medicinal mushrooms.

-Brain health and nootropic herbs for neuro-plasticity. 

-The journey of SuperFeast; 10 years on from grassroots. 

-Psychedelic mushrooms, micro-dosing and mental health. 

-Cultivating organ health, longevity, and wisdom through herbs.

-Western medical system and classical Chinese medical system.

-Mason's personal journey from a uni student starting SuperFeast.  

Resources:

Mason Instagram

SuperFeast Instagram

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/how-to-live-for-longevity-with-mason-taylor-on-mind-body-plants-podcast-ep-128

It's time again for our guiding seasonal podcast with Tahnee and Mason, where they tune into the energetics, undertones, and wisdom of the season within Daoism. With 30 days of Jing in full swing, and people easing back off stimulants, this episode couldn't have landed at a better time. In Daoism, the season of Winter is associated with the element of water and the wonderful Kidneys. The Kidneys are the bedrock of our yin/yang energy, a storehouse for our Jing, and govern the regulation of fluids in our body. Of all the seasons, Winter is the most Yin. The beauty to be found in this season comes from allowing space for introspection, reflection, restoration, and the inner alchemy of the kidneys, transforming fear into wisdom. As with all the seasons we move through, Tahnee and Mason translate a fluent foundation of what embodying this season looks like; The warming foods to eat, herbs to have on hand, and practices that best support us, both in this season and in this point in time collectively. Dress for the elements, protect your Qi with layers and woolies, observe Mother Nature; And as the sun sets early and rises late, so should we flow with her motion and allow our bodies to rest, and consolidate our essence into Jing. Tune in

Mase and Tahnee discuss:

-The energetics of Winter.

-Why rest is crucial in Winter.

-Herbs and foods for Winter.

-Observing fear-kidney related.

-Transforming fear into wisdom.

-Balancing Yin and Yang energy.

-The esoteric nature of the Kidneys.

-The Water element and the Kidneys.

-What menstruation blood says about our Jing essence.

-Practices and meditations to support us through Winter.

Resources:

Jing Tonic
Chaga
Deer Antler
30 days of Jing
Sleep-Our Top 10 Tips
Yoga Nidra 

There's something about the energy and spirit of Daniel Reid that makes you want to sit, listen and experience his wisdom. A bestselling author, leading expert on eastern philosophy and medicine, Reid has written several books and memoirs on Asian self-health, self-healing practices, Daoism, and his journey on this path. Living in Taiwan for 16 years studying and writing, Reid's international reputation stems from a deep understanding of traditional Chinese culture, Chinese medicine, and ancient Taoist health and longevity systems. In this conversation with Mason, Reid discusses how western medicine is failing society and will continue to as long as it tries to overcome nature. Contrastingly, he details the beauty and simplicity found in all aspects of the Daoist philosophy and spirituality, the way of respecting nature, and our innate ability to heal ourselves. Tune in for wisdom and healing.

Mason and Dan discuss: 

-Doaist thought.

-The Dao De Jing.

-Qigong and tea-gong.

-The Dao principle of Wu Wei.

-The three powers of Daoism.

-Following the flow of the Dao.

-Personality types of the five Daoist elements.

-The principle of Yin Yang and the five elements.

-Quantum physics, Daoism and energy.

-Drawing wisdom from essential nature.

-Daoism on facing mortality/immortality.

Resources:

Dan Reid website
Oolong Tea.org
The Art and Alchemy of Chinese Tea - Daniel Reid
The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity - Daniel Reid
Shots From the Hip. Sex, Drugs, and The Tao - Daniel Reid Memoir 
Energy, Light, and Luminous Space - Daniel Reid Memoir 

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/the-dao-of-health-sex-longevity-with-daniel-reid-ep-115

Mason and Tahnee (the dream team) join forces on the podcast today, to introduce us to Shen, the Third Treasure of the Daoist system. Mason and Tahnee reveal our new SuperFeast baby - the SHEN blend, journeying through the herbs present in the formula and the actions and virtues they afford us when we work in harmony with them. We're beyond thrilled to finally have our beloved SHEN blend launching ready for our SuperFeast community to explore, completing our propriety Treasure series, sharing the stage with our darling JING and QI blends.
If you're new to the Three Treasures and want to learn more, check out our JING podcast here and QI podcast here. Mason has also written a brilliant article on the Three Treasure so you can read it here. Enjoy! 


"Shen.. It's just you, without the bullshit"  - Mason & Tahnee

Mason and Tahnee discuss:

-The Three Treasures of the Daoist system.

-The treasure of Shen, what it is, how it is embodied.

-The East vs West approach to the mind, the Heart vs the brain.

-The importance of building strong foundations within the body in order to cultivate Shen.

-The healing profiles of the herbs in the new SuperFeast SHEN blend.

-When to use the SuperFeast SHEN blend and why.

-The difference between the Poria in our Masons Mushrooms and the Spirit Poria in our SHEN blend.

-Harvesting our Poria and why we source all our herbs Di Dao.

-The beautifying effects of the SHEN blend.

Who Are Mason Taylor and Tahnee McCrossin?

Mason Taylor: Mason’s energy and intent for a long and happy life is infectious. A health educator at heart, he continues to pioneer the way for potent health and a robust personal practice. An avid sharer, connector, inspirer and philosophiser, Mason wakes up with a smile on his face, knowing that tonic herbs are changing lives. Mason is also the SuperFeast founder, daddy to Aiya and partner to Tahnee (General Manager at SuperFeast).

Tahnee McCrossin: Tahnee is a self proclaimed nerd, with a love of the human body, it’s language and its stories. A cup of tonic tea and a human interaction with Tahnee is a gift! A beautiful Yin Yoga teacher and Chi Ne Tsang practitioner, Tahnee loves going head first into the realms of tradition, yogic philosophy, the organ systems, herbalism and hard-hitting research. Tahnee is the General Manager at SuperFeast, mumma to reishi-baby Aiya and partner to Mason (founder of SuperFeast).

Resources:

The Video Of Mason Harvesting Poria In China