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Going to Ground
Autumn Mushroom Series

A Virtual Series

with Michelle Rigling, PhD

Autumn Medicinal Mushrooms

Series with Michelle Rigling, PhD

Date TBD

Let's welcome Autumn by getting to know one of the season's most medicinal allies: mushrooms! From deep nourishment and immune system health to mental wellness and spiritual exploration, mushrooms can support us in so many ways. This series will explore a variety of topics, practices, recipes and protocols related to medicinal mushrooms as well as time for questions.

Michelle Rigling is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and doctoral-level Transpersonal Counselor who integrates medicinal mushrooms into her work with clients. She has found that mushrooms can be powerful allies for both physical and mental health as well as emotional and spiritual wellness. Scroll down for her full bio.

INVESTMENT
$60 for Full Series
(Or $35 per session)
Includes lives sessions + recordings.

Weekly Topics

Week 1: Medicine for the Body
As Fall approaches, we start thinking about deep nourishment, immune system support, and preparing the body for winter. Mushrooms are among the best allies for supporting our physical health during the darker months of the year and there are many easy ways to incorporate them into your remedies and routines. In this first class, we will discuss the basics of medicinal mushrooms, beta-glucans and how mushrooms support the immune system, and various ways to prepare and consume them. Some of the mushrooms we’ll be learning about in this session include Turkey Tail, Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Shiitake, Oyster, Chaga, and Maitake.

Week 2: Medicine for the Mind
The changing of the seasons can affect our mood, cognitive functioning, and what our nervous system needs. Let’s look at how medicinal mushrooms can support our sleep, mental health, and emotional wellness during the Fall and Winter months. Not only will we dive into specific mushrooms and protocols that support mental health, we will also discuss mushrooms that have nootropic properties, sometimes called "smart shrooms", as well as those known to be adaptogens that can support the nervous system. Some of the mushrooms we’ll be getting to know in this session include Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, and Reishi.

Week 3: Medicine for the Spirit
Mushrooms can help us connect with the deeper themes of Fall such as communing with nature, grounding and self-care, and soulful reflection. We will explore how various mushrooms can enhance meditation and mindfulness practices as well as aid in spiritual exploration. We will discuss the ceremonial history of working with mushrooms as well as share case studies and clinical notes related to psychoactive fungi. Some of the mushrooms we’ll be talking about in this session include Reishi, Amanita muscaria and Psilocybe cubensis.

About Our Presenter
Michelle Rigling, PhD, M.Sc., CLC
Board Certified Holistic Practitioner

If you want to see Michelle get excited, just ask her about mushrooms! Michelle is a doctorate-level Transpersonal Counselor, Eco-Therapy Guide, and IMMA-Trained Myco-Therapist with a deep respect for and fascination with mushrooms. She is also a Trauma-Informed Mushroom Ceremonialist and Psychedelic Journey & Integration Guide. She is the Founder of The Midsouth Women's Herbal Conference and is a strong advocate for everyone having uninhibited access to nature's medicine. Michelle offers counseling, nature-based retreats and holistic wellness services through her private practice, The Cavewoman Way. You can learn more about her work at www.thecavewomanway.com. 

$60 for Full Series
(Or $35 per session)
Includes lives sessions + recordings.

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