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

THE FLIP SIDE with Andy Mai

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