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Aug 23 @ 7pm CST
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With Special Guests:
Marlies Ledbetter – Host
She comes to us with several years of work in Mushrooms as an Transformative & Integrative Advisor, Retreat Host and Experience Creator, Psychedelic Education & Practitioner, Myco-Advocate and fighting for Veterans Use for PTSD. Her experience with mushrooms began in 1999 and they were hugely impactful on her depression, trauma and later, a brain injury in 2013. She owns a plant medicine advisement firm as a Certified Medical Cannabis Consultant and recently launched her new boutique firm, Ledbetter Consulting as a Comprehensive Functional Healer, Sound/Frequency Therapist and Business Advisory for Entreprenuers.
She is also a content writer, blogger, vocalist, podcaster (EverBetter) and Mom/Wife.
Samuel McChesney
SamtheFungi is one of the founding members and part of the leadership of the Central Texas Mycological Society. He hosts Ecology walks with the society, creates edible mushroom beds, leads garden inoculations, and teaches introduction to mycology and cultivation classes in and around central Texas.
He is very passionate about ancestral medicine, specifically native flora and fungi.
Ariane Williams, BSN, RN
Ariane has been a nurse for 15 years, with diverse background in Emergency Medicine, Labor & Delivery, and Alternative Medicine . Ariane has been helping patients with both cannabis and psychedelic integration for the last few years.
Ariane has done various trainings, retreats, and conferences and is also in graduate school, working towards a Masters of Science in Functional Medicine with an emphasis in Cannabinoid Sciences.
Megan Mbengue, BSN, RN, CHPN
Megan started Trusted Canna Nurse when she realized there were very few medical professionals who were well versed in cannabis and CBD, much less someone who knew how to navigate a dispensary.
Megan has been a nurse for over 10 years, specializing in oncology, labor delivery, and most recently hospice & palliative care. Megan has received national certifications in all 3 specialties and is currently working towards a Masters of Science in Medical Cannabis Therapeutics.
She is an active member of the following professional organizations: Society of Cannabis Clinicians, Cannabis Nurses Network, American Cannabis Nurses Association
Areas of TOPICS covered:
Mushroom Basics: Overview of fungi and their significance
Ethical and Sustainable Use
- Conservation considerations: protecting wild mushroom populations
- Sustainable cultivation practices for home and commercial use
- Supporting ethical sourcing and responsible consumption
Types of Medicinal Mushrooms:
- Introduction to commonly used medicinal mushrooms (Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Turkey Tail, etc.)
- Unique bioactive compounds found in different species
- Potential health benefits associated with each type
- Exploration of key bioactive compounds: beta-glucans, triterpenoids, polysaccharides, etc.
- Their potential effects on the immune system
Mushroom Mental Health Relationships
- Cognitive health: potential benefits for brain function and nerve growth
- Reduction in depression, anxiety, trauma etc
- Other potential health effects, such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
Future Directions and Research
- Staying updated with the latest developments in the field
- MAPS
TESTIMONIALS
Final Thoughts:
By being a part of this beginner’s event on mushroom science for health, participants will have gained a foundational understanding of the world of medicinal mushrooms and their potential benefits. Armed with scientific insights, practical tips, and ethical considerations, learners will be equipped to embark on a journey of incorporating these remarkable organisms into their wellness routines responsibly and effectively.
Set your calendar for a
LIVE ZOOM with Q&A:
Aug 23 @ 7pm CST
Topic: Learn about Mushrooms with Marlies & Guests
Time: Aug 23, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83168282410?pwd=S0sxd3ZobCtEbnU5RTlZREk1UFlpUT09
Meeting ID: 831 6828 2410
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Coming soon to Marlies Ledbetter:
LIVE TRAINING on psychedelic use
