What We Inherit from Our Fathers: Nervous Systems, Stress, and the Rituals That Can Heal Them

Besides the usual family quirks and Sunday grill techniques, many of us also inherited something far more subtle from our fathers: a nervous system blueprint. A way of responding to pressure, confl...

Powdered Mushrooms vs Extracts, and the Ritual of Potency

At first glance, all mushroom coffee alternatives seem to promise the same thing: calm focus, earthy flavor, and a smarter way to start the day. But scratch beneath the surface (or rather, grind be...

Caffeine and Mental Health: What’s the Buzz, Really?

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to take a closer look at one of the most socially accepted (and encouraged) stimulants around: caffeine. For many of us, coffee i...