"Of course you’re stressed. Look what’s going on and look at what’s against you. And yet, there are [adaptogen] allies… these are homies here to help us."

Danielle Ryan Broida

Danielle Ryan Broida is back to talk about healing adaptogens – what they are, how to choose the right superfoods for your body type, and how to utilize them to increase vitality, boost brain function, decrease stress, and so much more.

If you’re stressed, nutrient deficient, or relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms to get through the day, adaptogens might just change your life! Listen in to learn the science and history behind adaptogens along with practical ways you can incorporate them into your daily routine.

Danielle is a certified holistic nutritionist, registered clinical herbalist, wellness coach, Head of Education at Four Sigmatic, and author of “Healing Adaptogens: The Definitive Guide to Using Super Herbs and Mushrooms for Your Body’s Restoration, Defense, and Performance”. 

Follow Danielle Ryan Broida @danielleryanbroida

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Key Highlights

  • What is an adaptogen? Why all the hype? Danielle breaks down the three characteristics that qualify a plant or mushroom as an adaptogen, how adaptogens affect the mind and body, and the various uses of adaptogens based on body type and lifestyle.

  • The quickest way to reverse the cycle of caffeine and/or pharmaceutical dependence, stress, exhaustion, and poor sleep is adding adaptogens into your daily life.

  • Danielle sheds light on the best adaptogens for performance, stress management, recovery, boosting libido, and boosting energy. These include cacao, ashwagandha, rhodiola, tulsi, maca root, goji berries, and functional mushrooms like reishi, chaga, and cordyceps. Tune in to learn more!

Powerful Quotes by Danielle Ryan Broida

Of course you’re stressed. Look what’s going on and look at what’s against you. And yet, there are allies… these are homies here to help us.

We can choose the right species for our body once we know our body and once we know the plant energetics. There is such a significant improvement in the benefits that that plant or mushroom has in the body when you have… done that correctly.

If we don’t have the resources or the ability or maybe the desire to bring something new into our diet, whether it’s an adaptogen or a new way of eating, we have breath that’s accessible to every single one of us at every moment and there’s so much power in a slight manipulation in the way that we breathe.

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EFR 642: Naturally Boost Libido, Mood, and Energy Through Healing Adaptogens with Danielle Ryan Broida

Danielle Ryan Broida is back to talk about healing adaptogens – what they are, how to choose the right superfoods for your body type, and how to utilize them to increase vitality, boost brain function, decrease stress, and so much more.

If you’re stressed, nutrient deficient, or relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms to get through the day, adaptogens might just change your life! Listen in to learn the science and history behind adaptogens along with practical ways you can incorporate them into your daily routine.

Danielle is a certified holistic nutritionist, registered clinical herbalist, wellness coach, Head of Education at Four Sigmatic, and author of “Healing Adaptogens: The Definitive Guide to Using Super Herbs and Mushrooms for Your Body’s Restoration, Defense, and Performance”. 

Follow Danielle Ryan Broida @danielleryanbroida

Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning

Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning

Key Highlights

  • What is an adaptogen? Why all the hype? Danielle breaks down the three characteristics that qualify a plant or mushroom as an adaptogen, how adaptogens affect the mind and body, and the various uses of adaptogens based on body type and lifestyle.

  • The quickest way to reverse the cycle of caffeine and/or pharmaceutical dependence, stress, exhaustion, and poor sleep is adding adaptogens into your daily life.

  • Danielle sheds light on the best adaptogens for performance, stress management, recovery, boosting libido, and boosting energy. These include cacao, ashwagandha, rhodiola, tulsi, maca root, goji berries, and functional mushrooms like reishi, chaga, and cordyceps. Tune in to learn more!

Powerful Quotes by Danielle Ryan Broida

Of course you’re stressed. Look what’s going on and look at what’s against you. And yet, there are allies… these are homies here to help us.

We can choose the right species for our body once we know our body and once we know the plant energetics. There is such a significant improvement in the benefits that that plant or mushroom has in the body when you have… done that correctly.

If we don’t have the resources or the ability or maybe the desire to bring something new into our diet, whether it’s an adaptogen or a new way of eating, we have breath that’s accessible to every single one of us at every moment and there’s so much power in a slight manipulation in the way that we breathe.

Recommended Resources:


Ever Forward Radio is brought to you by Living Prana

Combining 11 superfoods, mushrooms and adaptogens, BrainCakes™ pack a wealth of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fiber into every delicious bite.

BrainCakes™ are organic-certified, grain-free, gluten-free, vegan and kosher-certified. Our just-add-water mix can support heightened creativity, enhanced focus and calming your nervous system - any time of day!

CLICK HERE and save 15% with code EVERFORWARD15