Surfing the Break: Mushrooms & Healing | Stay Classy Swapcast

Join Jordan Ryan as he delves into the world of plant medicine, surf therapy, and alternative health. This episode explores the therapeutic benefits of surf therapy and the emotional healing it offers, alongside personal reflections on military service and PTSD. Discover the role of functional mushrooms in managing stress and inflammation, and the historical context of stress in military leadership. Uncover the science behind CBD, adaptogens, and medicinal mushrooms, and how they enhance coffee for a holistic lifestyle. The episode also discusses WindanSea Coffee's innovative business model, tackling misconceptions about mushrooms, and their journey towards expansion. Experience insights into recovery, personal growth, and future plans. (0:00) Introduction with Jordan Ryan (1:30) Plant medicine, surf therapy, and alternative health (9:09) Sponsor message (9:24) Surf therapy experiences and emotional healing (13:54) War's broader implications and personal military reflections (20:48) Sponsor message: Donations (21:30) Personal military service stories and PTSD (28:49) Therapy, alternative medicines, and holistic health (33:25) Functional mushrooms for stress and inflammation (39:17) Historical stress and health in military leadership (41:52) The science of CBD, adaptogens, and mushrooms in coffee (43:51) Medicinal mushrooms: Overview and health benefits (46:15) Mushroom coffee for a holistic lifestyle (47:31) Debunking misconceptions about mushrooms and cannabis (50:17) Wind and Seed Coffee's business model and distribution (51:04) Popularity and acceptance of mushroom coffee (55:11) Integrating mushroom powders into coffee shops (59:38) Wind and Seed Coffee's expansion and future plans (1:03:51) Overcoming challenges and personal growth (1:06:23) Recovery from sepsis and journey to fulfillment (1:11:20) Wind and Sea Coffee initiatives and information (1:13:45) Closing remarks and sponsor acknowledgments