Chaga comes up in 2 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from December 2020 to December 2021.
Alpha Vedic Products, Alchemical Tonics and Adrenal Health
Mike Winner outlines the philosophy behind Alpha Vedic’s product line, which focuses on naturally derived botanicals rather than synthetic nootropics. Key products mentioned include Guayusa for energy, Chaga and He Shi Wu for adrenal support, and alchemically optimized fulvic minerals designed for cellular saturation.
Lakota Eagle Story, Carrying the Tinder Ember
McDowell shares a Lakota story about an eagle intervening to save the world by finding a few people still practicing old ways. She also references Robin Wall Kimmerer's teaching about carrying the "ember" of fire in Chaga fungus during displacement. These metaphors emphasize the responsibility of the current generation to preserve the "embers" of freedom for the future.
