Ep. 24: Could Mushrooms Replace Medicine? w/ Jeff Stevens

In Today’s Episode: Could Mushrooms Replace Medicine? Join us as we talk with Jeff Stevens, Co-Founder and CEO of Psyched Wellness, a Canadian company pioneering the use of Amanita muscaria — a historically misunderstood mushroom — in the wellness space. Jeff shares how Psyched Wellness became the first company to bring this mushroom to market as a safe, science-backed supplement. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Why Amanita muscaria might be the most misunderstood mushroom in -wellness -The rigorous scientific and regulatory process behind bringing a new supplement to market -How “Calm” could become the nighttime alternative to alcohol or sleep aids Questions We Answer in This Episode: -Could mushrooms like Amanita muscaria become the next big wellness breakthrough? -What makes this mushroom safe — and how is it different from psilocybin? -What does it take to launch a science-backed supplement in a crowded, skeptical market? (0:00) Introduction and welcome with guest Jeff Stevens (2:00) Jeff Stevens: Self-description and life lessons (5:05) Overcoming challenges and taking companies public (10:01) Insights on raising capital for public companies (12:22) Deep dive into Psyched Wellness and Amanita muscaria (19:40) Emphasizing safety and efficacy in product development (23:20) Jeff Stevens' experiences with Amanita muscaria extract (25:37) Formulating a consumer-friendly product (28:07) Research challenges and addressing potential side effects (32:35) Innovations and future plans for Psyched Wellness (34:23) Consumer education and intended use of products (39:20) Psyched Wellness' long-term goals and marketing strategies (45:03) Signature ending: final five questions (52:28) Closing thoughts and next episode teaser (55:08) Conclusion and farewells