100 episodes

Change is hard, but with curiosity and community, anything is possible.

For the Trends w/ Benefits podcast, host Sara Russell blends ancient wisdom, modern science and actionable advice on subjects like sleep, psychedelics and mental health. She interviews humans who are deeply committed to both personal growth and our collective well-being. Sara’s conversations offer pragmatic tools, inspirational insights and evolving curiosity, so you have a smorgasbord of healthy habits to choose from while living your wild and precious life.

Occasionally, she even brings on the creative team at MUD\WTR, offering a glimpse inside this trailblazing brand.

MUD\WTR: Trends with Benefits MUD\WTR

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 83 Ratings

Change is hard, but with curiosity and community, anything is possible.

For the Trends w/ Benefits podcast, host Sara Russell blends ancient wisdom, modern science and actionable advice on subjects like sleep, psychedelics and mental health. She interviews humans who are deeply committed to both personal growth and our collective well-being. Sara’s conversations offer pragmatic tools, inspirational insights and evolving curiosity, so you have a smorgasbord of healthy habits to choose from while living your wild and precious life.

Occasionally, she even brings on the creative team at MUD\WTR, offering a glimpse inside this trailblazing brand.

    #122 MUD\WTR's Shane Heath: Fueling a Business and Personal Evolution Through Art, Adaptogens and Action

    #122 MUD\WTR's Shane Heath: Fueling a Business and Personal Evolution Through Art, Adaptogens and Action

    Long before Shane Heath became the founder and CEO of MUD\WTR, he was already on a mission to create healthy minds through healthy habits. Battling depression and anxiety from a young age, Heath traveled both the world and his own interior landscape to shift and evolve his perspective continually. He’s turned his personal journey into a company that’s committed to curiosity, self-exploration and community engagement. Whether in his role as a father, jiu-jitsu practitioner or supporter of psychedelic research, Heath has fostered a “get to” rather than “have to” mindset that uplifts the idea that if you change your mind, you can change anything.
     
    Learn more about Shane Heath’s stance on psychedelics here: https://mudwtr.com/blogs/trends-with-benefits/mudwtr-supports-psychedelics 
    Learn more about MUD\WTR here: https://mudwtr.com/collections/shop

    • 56 min
    #121 Embracing Vulnerability for True Intimacy with Kiana Reeves

    #121 Embracing Vulnerability for True Intimacy with Kiana Reeves

    Navigating authentic intimate relationships can have us twisting ourselves into emotional states that would make the Kama Sutra blush. Yet doing the work of self-reflection while being open to change can create profound connections, both with ourselves and others. By embracing our vulnerability and maintaining open communication, we can enrich our erotic lives and overall well-being. But where to start? Somatic Sex Educator Kiana Reeves offers a deep exploration into how intimacy, embodiment, and emotional well-being are interwoven, our personal responsibility in healing and the importance of cultivating meaningful relationships. 
     
    Learn more about Kiana Reeves here: https://www.kianareeves.com/ 
    Learn more about the importance of connection here: https://mudwtr.com/blogs/trends-with-benefits/why-gathering-with-friends-is-good-for-your-health

    • 46 min
    #120 Discovering Herbal Wisdom: Rachelle Robinett's Journey to Holistic Health

    #120 Discovering Herbal Wisdom: Rachelle Robinett's Journey to Holistic Health

    Curiosity and listening are powerful tools on our healing journeys. Rachelle Robinett, founder and CEO of Pharmakon Supernatural, knows that to create profound growth and transformation, we need to be intrigued with what we consume—orally, visually and auditorily—and how that impacts our ability to lead balanced, satisfying lives. She shares insights on how the kitchen is a healing place, from the food we eat to the company we keep, and how anything has the potential to be medicine.
    Learn more about Rachelle Robinett here: 
    https://www.ursupernatural.com/shop-all 
    Learn more about how to consume intentionally here: https://mudwtr.com/blogs/trends-with-benefits/so-you-want-to-do-a-dopamine-detox
     

    • 1 hr 2 min
    #119 Exploring Psychedelic Therapy for Immigrants and Refugees With Malek Asfeer

    #119 Exploring Psychedelic Therapy for Immigrants and Refugees With Malek Asfeer

    What if every aspect of your life was suddenly disrupted? You can’t go to your job, you can’t see your friends and family, you can’t go home. For refugees and immigrants, such challenges compound with a lack of access to safe and inclusive healing modalities—including psychedelics. Enter Malek Asfeer, whose dedication to humanitarian causes includes organizing psychedelic retreats for refugees and immigrants, aiming to transform consciousness and promote healing in the Middle East. He reminds us that to truly heal, community support and integration are crucial. So, how do you show up for those in need? Asfeer has some suggestions to help you get started.
    Learn more about Malek Asfeer’s work here: https://unlimitedsciences.org/fundraiser/
    Learn more about psychedelic research here: https://mudwtr.com/blogs/trends-with-benefits/psychedelic-researchers-talk-mental-health

    • 1 hr 8 min
    #118 Getting to the Root of Seasonal Depression - Dr. LeTa Jussila

    #118 Getting to the Root of Seasonal Depression - Dr. LeTa Jussila

    As the Northern Hemisphere turns towards winter, many of us are feeling not only the encroaching dark and cold weather but also seasonal depression. While hustle culture pushes us to keep grinding, what we actually need is a little extra TLC. Enter LeTa Jussila, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Licensed Herbalist and Fitness Trainer. She guides us to find holistic balance, going beyond symptoms to reach the roots of what ails us. We talk about joyful movement, food as medicine, sounds that heal, and a MUD\WTR favorite—microdosing. Tune in for your seasonal tune-up. 
    Learn more about LeTa Jussila here: https://doctorleta.com
    Learn more about why MUD\WTR allows microdosing at work here: https://mudwtr.com/blogs/trends-with-benefits/why-mud-wtr-allows-microdosing-at-work

    • 54 min
    #117 Mental Health Is a Mosaic and Your Treatment Should Be Too - Dr. Raghu Appasani & Dorna Pourang

    #117 Mental Health Is a Mosaic and Your Treatment Should Be Too - Dr. Raghu Appasani & Dorna Pourang

    We’re in the midst of a mental health crisis. More people are seeking mental health treatments than ever before. But while therapy is part of the solution, it’s not the final answer. On today’s episode, Dr. Raghu Appasani, a board-certified Integrative and Addiction psychiatrist, and Dorna Pourang, a psychedelic clinical research specialist, combine their wisdom and practices to discuss how therapy, psychedelics, and a holistic web of care can work together to better support our mental health.
    Learn more about psychedelic research here: https://mudwtr.com/blogs/trends-with-benefits
    Learn more about Dr. Raghu Appasani and Dorna Pourang here: https://mudwtr.com/pages/advisors
     

    • 1 hr 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
83 Ratings

83 Ratings

Jswanson21 ,

Healing sounds for the heart

I just listened to “healing sounds of the heart” and I absolutely loved it! I loved it so much I am checking out other podcasts on this channel!

ReynoldsKid ,

Thank you!

Just listened to my first episode (# 94 with Sara & Shane) ~ Very interesting!
I could hear their passion, which hooked me & makes me want to create my own routines/rituals! Or… maybe just “wake up” to some I already have, but didn’t realize? I’m inspired to start looking at what’s creating positive energy in my day to day and separate out what is likely just habit energy that serves no purpose —
Will definitely check out more episodes! Thanks folks!
Mary

ShaneTheThinker ,

Micro Dose is my Hero’s Journey!

Like Super Mario, I mushroom boost every morning then go work out 96 minutes straight, and break five to six other wills in the process! Sara’s micro dose series is a slam dunk of wisdom not only for your morning shake, but also for your soul intake! Tune in but don’t tune out!

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