In this episode of Suga Snakes Takes, Suga Rashad Evans and Jake The Snake Plummer dive into the incredible journey of Victoria Anthony, an accomplished wrestler and rising MMA fighter. Victoria discusses her early interest in Buddhism, transformative experiences with plant medicine, and her dedication to wrestling, which began with judo at the age of six.

She shares her wrestling achievements, including being a two-time Olympic alternate, and her transition into MMA. Victoria also opens up about her spiritual journey, emphasizing the importance of plant medicine and intentional living. Don't miss this inspiring and enlightening conversation! 00:00 Introduction to Plant Medicine and Buddhism 00:50 Special Guest Introduction: Victoria Anthony 01:43 Victoria's Journey: From Judo to Wrestling 03:52 High School Wrestling Challenges and Triumphs 21:17 Transitioning to MMA and Overcoming Injuries 24:39 Reflecting on the Journey 25:03 Setting New Goals Post-Rehab 25:21 The Path to Professional Fighting 26:03 The Importance of Mental Breaks 27:43 Spirituality and Plant Medicine 28:27 First Experiences with Psychedelics 29:55 The Role of Ayahuasca and Other Plant Medicines 32:20 Public Perception and Personal Growth 37:09 Microdosing and Athletic Performance 41:24 The Power of Intentional Living 43:51 Balancing Joy and Ambition 48:16 Future Goals and Community Impact 51:15 Overcoming Challenges in Sharing Experiences 53:24 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

In this episode of Suga Snake Takes, "Suga" Rashad Evans and Jake "The Snake" Plummer talk with Sarah Kate Boylan, founder of the nonprofit Lily's Lighthouse. She reports from the frontier of functional mushrooms, recounting the remarkable story of how she used functional mushrooms to treat her daughter’s epilepsy, helping her go from 50 seizures a day to surfing!

00:00 Lily's Struggles and Miraculous Improvement

00:40 Introduction to Sarah Kate and Lily's Lighthouse

01:53 Sarah Kate's Journey and Lily's Diagnosis

03:10 Discovering Functional Mushrooms

05:34 The Impact of Functional Mushrooms on Lily

08:12 Challenges and Breakthroughs

11:37 Lily's Progress and Future Research

13:29 Community and Advocacy

18:12 Lily's Daily Life and Inspirations

34:42 Lily's Communication Progress

35:03 Winning an Emmy for Lily

35:31 Impact on Siblings

36:24 Exploring Functional Mushrooms

37:06 Choosing the Right Mushroom Blend

40:17 Personal Journey and Inspirations

41:37 Future of Lily's Lighthouse

42:38 Accessing Alternative Therapies

45:54 Functional Mushrooms and Quality

47:33 Mushrooms and Seizure Medications

49:15 Legal and Functional Mushrooms

51:59 Microdosing and Future Research

58:55 Family Healing with Mushrooms

01:03:39 Connecting Through Mushrooms

01:04:36 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

In this heartfelt episode of Suga Snake Take, hosts Jake 'The Snake' Plummer and Suga Rashad Evans engage in a deep conversation with Eric Rooney. They explore the transformative power of facing death, touching on Eric's journey from a life-changing childhood experience to becoming a death doula. Topics include honoring loved ones, community grieving practices, and the importance of planning for our inevitable end. Rooney's compassionate and profound insights encourage viewers to live authentically and lovingly. For more resources on these topics, visit regenerationearth.org. 01:18 Meet Our Guest: Eric Rooney 04:12 Eric's Early Encounters with Death 07:26 From Plants to Death Advocacy 07:59 The Journey to Becoming a Death Doula 15:06 Human Composting Explained 18:32 The Right to Die and Legal Considerations 28:16 Personal Stories and Experiences with Death 38:40 A Difficult Decision: Choosing to Transition 40:25 Navigating Emotional Challenges 40:54 The Reality of Death: Breaking the Taboo 41:17 Empathy and Understanding in End-of-Life Care 44:19 Facing Fear and Resistance 45:04 The Role of Religion and Spirituality 46:56 Creating Safe Spaces for Emotional Release 49:04 Personal Stories and Reflections 52:33 Self-Care for Caregivers 59:23 Signs from the Other Side 01:06:25 The Importance of Plant Medicine 01:11:12 Concluding Thoughts and Resources