Today we are honored to welcome to the show Sage Dammers, founder of Addictive Wellness. Sage discusses his journey into the wellness industry, stemming from personal health challenges and a passion for creating health-boosting products such as delicious chocolate bars that are both delicious and packed with adaptogenic herbs which promote an optimized lifestyle!

Sage elaborates on his experiences with using herbs such as reishi, astragalus, cordyceps, and ashwagandha to improve overall wellbeing. The discussion touches on the importance of ingredient quality, challenges in mainstream medicine, and why you should take in news re: your health and lifestyle from mainstream sources with a hefty grain of salt!

The episode offers insights into the benefits of adaptogens and encourages listeners to explore healthier lifestyle choices incrementally.

In this interview with Sage Dammers, you'll discover:

02:41 The Health Benefits of Cacao

05:59 Understanding Candida

09:20 The Birth of Addictive Wellness

10:13 Elixir Bars and Global Ventures

18:36 The Concept of Adaptogenic Herbs

21:55 Balancing Energy and Calm with Adaptogens

22:13 The Science Behind Adaptogens

24:46 Ashwagandha: The Versatile Adaptogen

26:19 Chaga Mushroom and Other Noteworthy Adaptogens

29:10 Challenges with Mainstream Health Systems

32:04 Navigating Health Information and Resources

37:50 Practical Tips for Using Adaptogens

40:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources mentioned:

Addictive Wellness

Boundless by Ben Greenfield (audiobook narrated by James Newcomb)

About the guest:

Sage Dammers is the co-founder, CEO, product formulator, and chocolatier of Addictive Wellness. Fueled by a passionate desire to help people live the ultimate life and create a better world, Sage began as a teenager seeking out information that no mainstream school could offer in the areas of nutrition and traditional herbal systems of indigenous cultures.

He built his knowledge of superfood nutrition and traditional herbal systems, especially Taoist tonic herbalism. He has worked with and trained under the world’s leading master herbalists and nutrition and longevity experts in Costa Rica, Australia, Bali, China, and America.

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