SuperFeast Professional Podcast
The SuperFeast Professional Podcast is hosted by Mason Taylor and aimed at practitioners, health professionals, and store owners. It provides short-form education on tonic herbs and medicinal mushrooms with a clinical and practical focus. Episodes include product deep-dives, ingredient breakdowns, and guidance on recommending SuperFeast herbs to clients and customers. The show is designed to help listeners stay informed and confident when using or stocking tonic herbs.
Episodes
#17 The Three Treasures: Language for Longevity
In this episode, Mason introduces the Three Treasures as a shared language for the point where symptom-chasing runs out. Instead of chasing symptom after symptom inside what Daoism calls the 10,000 things, he steps back to the three: Jing (Essence), Qi (Energy), and Shen (Spirit). It's a way to move out of patient mode and into a sovereign human at the helm of your own journey. Using the image
#16 Tough Time Tonics: Why the Herbs Are the Last Thing That Should Go
Mason's talking straight to the community on something that's come up thousands of times over the years at SuperFeast, but only recently clicked into place as its own thing: what happens to your herbal practice when life falls apart. Not the symptom-based stuff - the tonic herbalism, the Jing/Qi/Shen allies - and why that's exactly what should stay in the picture when someone's going through a b
#15 Four Principles of Daoist Tonic Herbalism
In this episode, Mason breaks down the core philosophy behind Taoist tonic herbalism. Moving past the modern trap of reducing health to a single symptom and solution, he introduces the superior category of herbs—including Astragalus, Reishi, Schisandra, and Jing blends—originally cataloged over 2,000 years ago in the Shennong Ben Cao Jing. These aren't standard supplements designed for tempor
#14 Four Ways to Integrate SuperFeast Into Your Clinic and Protocols
Fresh off the NHAA (Naturopath and Herbalists Association of Australia) symposium on the Sunshine Coast, Mason Taylor breaks down the four key frameworks for integrating SuperFeast's tonic herbs and medicinal mushrooms into clinical practice and everyday wellness - beyond just direct treatment. Whether you're a practitioner, a health food store advisor, or a dedicated herb enthusiast, this episo
#13 Can I Mix SuperFeast Herbs?
Move over rigid clinical rules and fear-based wellness. Decentralised Daoist herbalism offers a radically different lens on everyday vitality, personal sovereignty, and the art of mixing your own herbs. In this episode, Mason unpacks the excessive institutionalisation of health and why safe, harmonising tonic herbs belong in the hands of the individual rather than being locked exclusively behind a
#12 Why We Always Start With JING
Move over modern burnout culture. Jing — the foundational treasure of Daoist life cultivation — offers a radically different lens on health, longevity, and human vitality. In this episode, Mason unpacks the concept of Jing as the body's deepest constitutional essence, the biological and energetic reserve that underpins growth, reproduction, resilience, and long-term survival. Through vivid Daoist
#11 The Mushroom of Immortality: Reishi and the Path to Spiritual Sovereignty
In this episode, we dive deep into Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), arguably the most transformational substance in the world of herbal medicine. Used for over 4,000 years in Daoist traditions, Reishi isn't just an immune booster—it's a "Spirit Plant" designed to help us climb the mountain of spiritual cultivation. We explore why Reishi was ranked above ginseng in ancient texts and how it serves as a b
#10 Protecting the Upright: The Life-Changing Power of Medicinal Mushrooms
In this episode, Mason explores the profound impact that medicinal mushrooms have had on his life, his health, and the evolution of SuperFeast. Moving beyond the common button mushroom found in grocery stores, Mason dives into the world of "hard" medicinal fungi—the polypores that grow on trees and insects. We break down the philosophy behind the famous Mason's Mushrooms powder and its capsule cou
#09 The Daoist Code for a Slippery, Agile Brain: Deep Focus, Quick Wit, and Long-Term Healing
Achieving long-term focus and peak cognitive performance isn't just about being sharp in the moment—it's about supporting your deep root system under the constant pressure of endless stimulus and environmental stress. In this foundational episode, Mason Taylor introduces Neural Nectar, a unique, full-spectrum herbal nootropic formulated using the Taoist framework of supporting the organ systems t
#08 Ancient Wisdom, Modern Gains: Nurturing the 'Sea of Marrow' for Optimal Cognitive Function
Lion's Mane is revered as the definitive nootropic mushroom for nurturing the "Sea of Marrow" (the Daoist name for the brain tissue) and rebuilding neural resilience. Mason Taylor dives into the unique history of this powerful adaptogen, sharing the urgency behind its introduction to the Superfeast range—driven by his mother's severe traumatic brain injury—and its subsequent rise among biohackers
#07 Ayurveda's Most Prized Herb for Stress, Sleep & Nervous System Support
Ashwagandha needs no introduction — but SuperFeast's approach to it might surprise you. In this episode, Mason unpacks why this ancient Ayurvedic root remains the gold standard for nervous system regulation, stress resilience, and quality sleep, and what sets the SuperFeast extract apart from the crowded adaptogen market. We cover the naturally occurring withanolides that drive its studied benefit
#06 SuperFeast's Signature Women's Blend
Formulated for women at every stage of life, I Am Gaia is SuperFeast's most deeply feminine tonic — a blend of eight potent herbs rooted in Taoist tradition, each selected to nourish, balance, and enliven the feminine experience. In this episode, Mason walks through the full formulation — from Angelica root (aka Female Ginseng) and Schisandra berry (aka The Beauty Berry) to Poria mushroom and Juju
#05 The Beauty Mushroom: Skin Hydration from the Inside Out
Move over hyaluronic acid. Tremella — the jewel of traditional Chinese beauty herbalism — is making waves in the modern wellness industry, and for good reason. In this episode, Mason dives into why this stunning medicinal mushroom has earned the nickname 'the Beauty Mushroom', and how its exceptional water-retention capacity works from the inside out to hydrate, smooth, and plump the skin. We also
#04 Primal Power for the Bedroom, Gym & Daily Grind
Deer Antler Velvet has been revered in Taoist herbal tradition for centuries — and for good reason. In this episode, Mason breaks down why this legendary tonic is one of SuperFeast's most potent tools for rebuilding deep vitality from the ground up. We cover the science behind muscle recovery and inhibition of atrophy, the ethical and veterinary-supervised sourcing of Cervus nippon deer, and the a
#03 The Mushroom of Choice for Athletes & High Performers
In the early 90s, a team of Chinese middle-distance runners shattered world records — and shocked the athletics world. No banned substances. Just Cordyceps. In this episode, Mason unpacks why this powerhouse medicinal mushroom has been a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries, and why it's become the go-to daily performance mushroom for athletes, practitioners, and anyone runnin
#02 Our first HASTA-certified blend suitable for elite athletes!
In Taoist philosophy, Jing is the root of all vitality — the deep reservoir that governs drive, longevity, and resilience. When it's depleted, everything suffers. In this episode, Mason introduces JING, SuperFeast's signature adaptogenic blend of six foundational herbs and mushrooms, and the first SuperFeast formula to achieve HASTA certification for elite athlete suitability. We explore each ingr
#01 Your Jing Is Showing - The Two Signs You're Thriving (or Depleted)
Athletic performance and libido aren't vanity metrics — they're the two clearest signals that your Jing is intact and your deep root system is thriving. In this foundational episode, Mason Taylor lays out the Taoist framework for why these two pillars matter, and introduces the three-tier Jing protocol that practitioners can use to meet clients exactly where they are. Start everyone on the JING fo
