{"podcast":{"title":"Wild Herbs with April","slug":"wild-herbs-with-april-6691413","podcast_index_feed_id":6691413,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147525566/feed","website_url":"https://www.wildherbacademy.com/podcasts/wild-herbs-with-april","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/sites/2147579808/images/4ef3684-7c4-28a4-a7d-040fb1ea1dd_Wild_Herbs_with_April_Podcast_cover_art_square_.jpg","author":"April Punsalan","episode_count":35,"summary":"Welcome to the Wild Herbs with April Podcast where we unpack and uncover the healing properties of wild herbs so you can heal naturally with the plants beneath your feet.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T02:17:31.731903+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-herbs-with-april-6691413"},"episode":{"title":"#31 Pine Pollen, Hormones & Longevity with Dr. Saeid Mushtagh","slug":"31-pine-pollen-hormones-longevity-with-dr-saeid-mushtagh","published_at":"2026-03-25T17:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-herbs-with-april-6691413/31-pine-pollen-hormones-longevity-with-dr-saeid-mushtagh","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-herbs-with-april-6691413","url":"https://www.wildherbacademy.com/podcasts/wild-herbs-with-april/episodes/2149182695","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149182695.mp3","summary":"What if one of the most powerful longevity “superfoods” was literally falling from trees around you? In this episode, I sit down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Saeid Mushtagh to explore the science, tradition, and real-world benefits of pine pollen, a potent plant ally known for supporting hormones, energy, and longevity. From its roots in traditional Chinese medicine to modern clinical insights, this conversation dives deep into how pine pollen influences the HPA axis, supports anabolic health, and may help combat the chronic stress patterns of modern life. You’ll also learn how to harvest, preserve, and use pine pollen safely, and why freshness matters more than species. In this episode, you’ll learn: 00:00 – Teaser & Intro 01:51 – Meet Dr. Saeid Mushtagh 03:04 – The origin story of the Canadian Pine Pollen Company 13:59 – Pine pollen & longevity: what it is & why it's a superfood 18:55 – How to harvest & store pine pollen at home 22:12 – Balancing hormones, reducing cortisol & improving sleep 29:35 – How pine pollen supports adrenal gland health 31:01 – Anabolic health, aging & why hormones decline over time 37:16 – The key enzymes in pine pollen & how they work in the body 39:45 – Pine pollen, oxygen levels, cellular energy & inflammation 45:48 – Best ways to take pine pollen for maximum absorption 49:20 – Pine pollen & gut health: microbiome impact 53:01 – Canadian Pine Pollen Company products & where to find  Dr. Saeid 59:42 – Pine pollen & PCOS: is it safe for women with high testosterone?   Resources mentioned:  Wild Certified Organic Pine Pollen | 100% Wildcrafted in Canada: Canadian Pine Pollen Company Enter code Wildherb for a discount at checkout   About the guest, Dr. Sa…","meta_description":"What if one of the most powerful longevity “superfoods” was literally falling from trees around you? In this episode, I sit down with naturopathic do…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3626,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wild-herbs-with-april-6691413/episodes/31-pine-pollen-hormones-longevity-with-dr-saeid-mushtagh/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-herbs-with-april-6691413/31-pine-pollen-hormones-longevity-with-dr-saeid-mushtagh.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}