Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
If you have an ever-growing to-do list and feel like you're running on empty, this is for you.
Plants have been the basis of our medicine for many centuries, and yet we forget to fully make use of the plant world when faced with issues like stress, anxiety, and depression. The Medicine Hunter, Chris Kilham wants to change that!
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Chris Kilham as we discuss plant medicine, specifically adaptogens to help manage stress and anxiety. We also dive into cognitive decline and hormone health. Join us to discover the magic of these botanicals.
00:00 Introduction to Chris Kilham
04:11 Plant Medicine vs Conventional Medicine
05:07 Plant Medicine for Anxiety and Depression
10:22 Safety and Limitations of Plant Medicine
14:58 Accessibility of Plant Medicine
19:54 Stress and Mental Health in Indigenous Cultures
20:14 Traditional Uses of Ashwagandha
22:52 The Potency of Cacao
28:27 Psychoactive Plant Medicines
34:03 The Future of Plant Medicines
38:29 Gut Health and Fermented Foods
41:46 Brain Health and Cognitive Decline
47:28 Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health
59:11 Benefits of Tonka Dali and Ashwagandha for Women's Sexual and Reproductive Function
59:40 Effects of Toxins on Learning and Sexual/Reproductive Disorders
01:00:09 Decline in Sperm Production and Motility Due to Environmental Agents
01:00:59 Simple Lifestyle Changes for Better Health
01:01:57 Holistic Approach to Healing and Health
01:02:49 The Importance of Relationships and Love for Overall Health
Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: bit.ly/3oiJJbs
Head to foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-87 for the show notes.
Join the Food Matters newsletter: foodmatters.com/signup/podcast
Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters
If you have an ever-growing to-do list and feel like you're running on empty, this is for you.
Plants have been the basis of our medicine for many centuries, and yet we forget to fully make use of the plant world when faced with issues like stress, anxiety, and depression. The Medicine Hunter, Chris Kilham wants to change that!
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Chris Kilham as we discuss plant medicine, specifically adaptogens to help manage stress and anxiety. We also dive into cognitive decline and hormone health. Join us to discover the magic of these botanicals.
00:00 Introduction to Chris Kilham
04:11 Plant Medicine vs Conventional Medicine
05:07 Plant Medicine for Anxiety and Depression
10:22 Safety and Limitations of Plant Medicine
14:58 Accessibility of Plant Medicine
19:54 Stress and Mental Health in Indigenous Cultures
20:14 Traditional Uses of Ashwagandha
22:52 The Potency of Cacao
28:27 Psychoactive Plant Medicines
34:03 The Future of Plant Medicines
38:29 Gut Health and Fermented Foods
41:46 Brain Health and Cognitive Decline
47:28 Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health
59:11 Benefits of Tonka Dali and Ashwagandha for Women's Sexual and Reproductive Function
59:40 Effects of Toxins on Learning and Sexual/Reproductive Disorders
01:00:09 Decline in Sperm Production and Motility Due to Environmental Agents
01:00:59 Simple Lifestyle Changes for Better Health
01:01:57 Holistic Approach to Healing and Health
01:02:49 The Importance of Relationships and Love for Overall Health
Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: bit.ly/3oiJJbs
Head to foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-87 for the show notes.
Join the Food Matters newsletter: foodmatters.com/signup/podcast
Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters
