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Mushrooms, Medicine & the Meaning of Life with Dr. Christopher Hobbs

Dr. Lotte: Science with Soul

Release Date: 01/24/2026

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In this expansive and thought-provoking conversation, I’m joined by renowned herbalist, mycologist, and researcher Dr. Christopher Hobbs to explore one of the most important questions in health and healing today: Why do some people recover—while others don’t?

Dr. Hobbs shares insights from decades of clinical practice and research into medicinal mushrooms, herbal medicine, and integrative healing. Together we discuss the science behind mushroom medicine, why mushrooms should always be cooked, how to choose between supplements, tinctures, powders, or food, and what modern research is revealing about microdosing.

We also explore the deeper layers of healing—belief systems, mindset, and meaning—and how these factors influence outcomes just as much as biology. The conversation weaves science with wisdom, offering a grounded yet expansive look at what true healing really requires.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
The real science behind medicinal mushrooms
What research says about microdosing mushrooms
Why mushrooms should always be cooked
How to choose between supplements, tinctures, powders, or food
The role belief systems and mindset play in healing outcomes
 How herbal medicine fits into the future of integrative healthcare
Dr. Hobbs’ reflections on healing, purpose, and the meaning of life

 

You’ll also hear about Dr. Hobbs’ Magic Mushroom course at The Shift Network, his upcoming book, and his reflections on the meaning of life itself.

If you’re curious about natural healing, medicinal mushrooms, microdosing, or the deeper science behind recovery, this episode is for you. 

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About Dr. Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D, L.Ac., R.H.:

Dr. Christopher Hobbs is a fourth generation, internationally known herbalist and mycologist, licensed acupuncturist, herbal clinician, research scientist, consultant to the dietary supplement industry, expert witness, botanist, public speaker, and author of over 20 books and numerous articles with over 40 years of experience. He is the author of the recent book “Christopher Hobbs’s Medicinal Mushrooms, the Essential Guide,” with German and English editions. He earned his Ph.D. at UC Berkeley with research and publication in evolutionary biology, biogeography, phylogenetics, the chemistry of plants and fungi, and ethnobotany. Now faculty at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

 

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Dr. Hobbs’s Website: www.christopherhobbs.com

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YouTube: @Chrisrhobbs

Instagram: @Christopherhobbs1

Facebook: @DrChristopherhobbs

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