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What a Long, Strange Trip it has Been with Robert Johnson

Robert Sikes

• February 16th, 2024

If you're like me, you don't know much about mushrooms other than the strains we're all familiar with. Robert Johnson is a mushroom aficionado and has been since he was a teenager. He founded the premium mushroom product line Mycroboost as well as Custom Capsule Consultants, where he is CEO. His work in the cannabinoid, health, and supplement space since 2008 has given him deep expertise around cannabinoids, hemp, mushrooms, supplements, product development, business development, market demands, and consumer trends. (https://www.rollingstone.com/author/robert-johnson/) I was excited to dive deeper into the world of mushrooms and can't wait to hear what you think of this episode.

What you'll learn:

Why he became interested in mushrooms originally (1:44)
Nootropics, mushrooms, and their cognitive benefits (4:28)
Various mushrooms and supplements and the importance of the proper dosage (9:32)
Mushroom cultivation and industry transparency (15:55)
The legal and scientific aspects of psychedelics and cannabis (22:12)
Cannabis legalization and its effects on society (27:45)
Microdosing psilocybin mushrooms for mental health benefits (33:58)
The use of psychedelics for spiritual and therapeutic purposes (39:38)
Risks vs. benefits and when to take caution (45:30)
The potential for psychedelics and marijuana to treat mental health issues (52:40)
How to ensure you're purchasing a quality product (1:00:14)