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Sawbones: Mushroom Coffee

Podcast: Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
Published: Jan 27, 2026
Duration seconds: 2272
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Summary

Another wellness trend that feels newer than it actually is, people have been looking for a coffee substitute since coffee was discovered (see: episode about coffee). Dr. Sydnee talks about the additional claims made around these fungi, as well as what possible benefits they could have – and possible dangers. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/