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EP#516 - Demystify Mushrooms with Special Guest: Steph and Jake
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Summary of Today's Episode
Steph and Jake, founders of Trope, share their journey into the world of mushrooms and how they started their company. They discuss the benefits of mushrooms, such as cognitive protection and anxiety relief, and the challenges of making mushrooms more approachable. They recommend starting with their six-mushroom blend for a dose of various benefits and suggest exploring the world of mushrooms through their website. They also share a promo code for listeners to try their products. Overall, mushrooms are seen as a powerful and versatile wellness tool.
Who is Steph and Jake?
Steph and Jake are owners of Troop. Troop is on a mission to demystify mushrooms and make them approachable, and what better way than in a delicious gummy? We believe nature, especially mushrooms hold many of the answers that we’re seeking, and you shouldn’t have to sacrifice anything to be healthy. All of our gummies are vegan, gluten free, soy free and made with all natural fruit flavors and colors. We only use mushrooms that are organically and sustainably cultivated in the US and dual extract them for maximum potency. The name troop means a group of mushrooms that grows together and we’re so excited to welcome you to the troop!
How to Connect?
Instagram: www.instagram.com/@trytroop
Takeaways
Steph and Jake started Trope after discovering the benefits of mushrooms and wanting to share them with their community.
Mushrooms have various benefits, such as cognitive protection and anxiety relief.
Trope's six-mushroom blend is a great starting point for experiencing the benefits of mushrooms.
Exploring the world of mushrooms can be done through Trope's website, which provides comprehensive information.
Mushrooms are a powerful and versatile tool for wellness.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey into the World of Mushrooms
06:39 The Benefits of Mushrooms and Making Them Approachable
16:39 Starting with the Six-Mushroom Blend
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