TFS#201 - Eugenia Bone Unlocking the Hidden Power of Mushrooms: Psychedelics, Foraging, & Cooking Tips

Eugenia Bone is an expert in the world of nature
and food, known not only for her writing but also for her deep
passion for mushrooms, both culinary and psychedelic. She has a
remarkable way of blending science and food culture into her
work, which has earned her a dedicated following. As the author
of nine books, she dives into the mysteries of fungi, food
ecosystems, and preservation with curiosity and warmth. Her
teaching at the New York Botanical Garden reflects her love for
sharing knowledge, and her participation in mushroom festivals
and clubs shows she has found her people—those as fascinated by
the hidden world of fungi as she is. Eugenia’s warmth and
adventurous spirit are clear, whether she’s writing for
prestigious publications, appearing in documentaries, or cooking
up something special.


Connect with Eugenia Bone!


instagram.com/eugeniabone


Visit Her Website to learn more!


eugeniabone.com


Pre-order her book, Have a Good Trip: Exploring the Magic
Mushroom Experience


https://a.co/d/4qSjHHn


CHAPTERS:


0:00 - Introduction


1:37 - Eugenia on foraging mushrooms in New York City


2:09 - Eugenia's newest book about Psilocybe mushrooms: Have a
Good Trip


4:43 - Eugenia on how she began studying microbes and what they
are


5:42 - Proper ways to dry and store psychedelic mushrooms


11:15 - Common methods people use when taking psychedelic
mushrooms


13:58 - What does Eugenia's "Have a Good Trip: Exploring the
Magic Mushroom Experience" book cover?


18:33 - What inspires Eugenia when writing a book?


21:41 - Autistic people using psychedelic mushrooms


24:41 - How microdosing with psychedelic mushrooms works and its
effects


31:21 - Common bodily responses after taking psychedelic
mushrooms


35:03 - Eugenia on the generally accepted dosage range for
Psilocybin


41:12 - Why is setting intention important when taking Psilocybin


44:30 - How often should you microdose in a year? Is tolerance an
issue with Psilocybin?


45:59 - Eugenia on why intention is important when taking
Psilocybin


50:44 - Eugenia's experience during her Psilocybin trip in
Jamaica


59:57 - What is Eugenia’s purpose when going on a psychedelic
trip?


1:01:44 - Eugenia on Andy's experience after taking Psilocybin


1:03:33 - Eugenia's approach to writing as a career


1:06:15 - Eugenia on writing the Fantastic Fungi Cookbook for the
Fantastic Fungi movie


1:10:28 - What makes a good recipe?


1:11:59 - What makes mushrooms so unique and special that Eugenia
wrote a cookbook about them?


1:16:19 - Eugenia on the nutritional benefits of mushrooms


1:19:00 - Lack of evidence supporting mushrooms as
anti-inflammatory or dementia cures


1:20:38 - Foraged mushrooms vs. cultivated or supermarket
mushrooms


1:24:17 - Eugenia's thoughts on Paul Stamet's viral Joe Rogan
podcast about portobello mushrooms


1:26:21 - What is a truffle mushroom, and how does it differ from
other mushrooms?


1:34:39 - Eugenia on how she became interested in studying
bacteria and microbes


1:40:08 - Eugenia on preserving bacteria on her head by washing
her hair once a month


1:44:25 - Eugenia's advice on Andy's eczema


1:45:36 - Eugenia on seasonal eating: consuming available food
based on the season


1:50:44 - How does Eugenia preserve food in jars or cans?


1:56:50 - Eugenia's goals for the next six months


1:59:35 - How to connect with Eugenia Bone


2:00:58 - Eugenia on the importance of cookbooks vs. scraping
recipes from AI or ChatGPT


2:06:55 - Outro