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The Startup CEO ShowThe Startup CEO ShowMushrooms and Kundalini Yoga Built a Million-Dollar Brand with Tanya PapanikalovIn this episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Tanya Papanikalov, founder of Rainbo, a leading functional mushroom brand. Tanya shares her fascinating journey from holistic nutritionist to successful entrepreneur, detailing how her personal healing experiences led her to create Rainbo. The conversation delves deep into the world of medicinal mushrooms, exploring their myriad health benefits and Tanya's mission to educate consumers about these powerful natural remedies. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the challenges of building a direct-to-consumer business, expanding into major retail channels like Whole Foods, and balancing entrepreneurship with spiritual practices...2025-07-281h 08The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastCaffeine Is a Drug: A Conscious Look at Our Favorite Ritual with Tonya PapanikolovIn this solo episode, Tonya invites us to explore one of the most normalized psychoactive substances on the planet: caffeine. From the coffee shop boom of the 1600s to her own decade-long dependency, she traces the cultural, physiological, and emotional imprint of caffeine on our nervous systems, creativity, and energy. With insights from researchers like Terence McKenna and Michael Pollan, Tonya unpacks the history, science, and spiritual implications of our beloved morning ritual and offers questions to help you tune in more deeply to your own energy, intention, and rhythm. This is not an episode about quitting caffeine, but...2025-07-1731 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastThe Mystical Anatomy of Your Nervous System: Spirit, Breath and Biology with Tonya PapanikolovIn this solo teaching, Tonya shares a powerful and poetic exploration of the nervous system—not just as physiology, but as the sacred bridge between spirit and biology. Drawing from ancient traditions and modern science, she traces the nervous system’s origin at conception, its energetic mapping through the chakras, and its role in breath, intuition, and life force. This episode weaves together embryology, mysticism, and somatic intelligence to offer a new way of seeing your body—as an antenna of light, a temple of consciousness, and a technology for vitality, magnetism, and healing.Topi...2025-06-2640 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastHow to Cry: MJ Renshaw on Emotions, Grief, and the Body’s WisdomIn this deeply moving episode, Tonya reconnects with returning guest and somatic guide MJ Renshaw for a heart-expanding conversation on emotions, grief, creativity, and the sacred art of crying. MJ shares the inspiration behind her new book, How to Cry, offering personal stories and research-backed insight into how emotional release opens the door to healing, intimacy, and freedom. Together, they explore how trauma lives in the body, the role of generational patterns, and why allowing ourselves to feel the full spectrum of emotions—rage, guilt, jealousy, grief—can transform our lives from the inside out.To...2025-06-0554 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastLetting Go to Grow: Jesse Israel on Endings, Identity Shifts & Embodied LeadershipIn this heart-opening episode, Tonya is joined by Jesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet and leadership coach, for a deep dive into emotional mastery, somatic healing, and redefining success from the inside out. Jesse shares his journey from music industry burnout to guiding mass meditations with Oprah—and the powerful lessons he’s learned about navigating endings, identity shifts, and trusting what’s unfolding. Together, they explore the new wave of wellness that goes beyond mindfulness, the somatic practices that release stuck emotions, and why vulnerability and authenticity are the new markers of true leadership. This is an invita...2025-05-151h 06Behind The Human with Marc ChampagneBehind The Human with Marc ChampagneLife as a Tapestry: Finding Connection in the Chaos (Ft Tonya Papanikolov)What if the life you’re meant to live is just one courageous choice away? In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of alignment and self-discovery with Tonya Papanikolov, founder of Rainbow, a medicinal mushroom company transforming lives. Tonya shares her personal evolution, from navigating crippling anxiety to building a business centered on intention, sustainability, and healing. We explore the moments that tested her resolve, the courage it took to step away from societal norms, and the power of listening to your inner voice. If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about your path...2025-05-1154 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastWhy You’re More Creative Than You Think (and How to Reclaim It) with James McCrae of Words Are VibrationsIn this poetic and expansive episode, Tonya sits down with writer, meme philosopher, and creative guide James McCrae to explore the relationship between creativity, healing, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. From his early days as a teenage poet in Minnesota to going viral through memes that blend mysticism and modernity, James shares the winding path that led him from advertising boardrooms to open mic nights in Austin. Together, they talk about why so many people feel disconnected from their creative energy, how to reclaim it as a spiritual practice, and how ideas often find...2025-05-0153 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastA Field Guide to the Unseen: Exploring Energy, Spirit, and the Science of Sensitivity with Tonya PapanikolovTonya recounts a night in Japan that transformed from a peaceful evening into an unforgettable—and initiatory experience. In this solo episode, she shares a “haunting” and transformative experience at the base of Mount Fuji that took her from fear to remembrance. What seems like a ghost story unravelled into a deep energetic initiation - one that reminded her of the power of sensitivity, the intelligence of the land, and the reality of unseen forces. Through her personal story, Tonya reflects on how sensitivity can be a gift rather than a flaw and why fear is often the very thing...2025-04-1740 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastFrom the Bed Sheets to the Spreadsheets: Love, Business, and Conscious Partnership with Tonya and SimonWhat happens when love and business collide in a conscious, intentional way? In this special and intimate episode, Tonya sits down with her partner Simon Chantry—her husband who is an entrepreneur, musician, and engineer—to talk about their seven year journey as romantic partners and now also working side by side in the world of wellness entrepreneurship.This episode dives into what it really looks like to build a business together while preserving the sacredness of a relationship. Tonya and Simon reflect on the challenges and gifts of sharing both boardrooms and bathtubs, blending spreadsheets with soul...2025-04-0351 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastEmotional Freedom and Reclaiming Self-Worth with Lisa May FranciscoWhat if the biggest transformation of your life comes from simply allowing yourself to be seen? In this episode, Lisa May Francisco takes us on a journey of deep self-inquiry, healing, and stepping into her most authentic self. From navigating the pressures of cultural expectations to embracing spirituality and feminine embodiment, Lisa shares how she found emotional freedom and reclaimed her self-worth.If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, fear of being seen, or feeling disconnected from your true self, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that the path to freedom starts with embracing every part of yo...2025-03-2052 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastLove, Death, and Psychedelics: A Journey Through Healing and Grief with Michael SandersWhat happens when a high-achieving corporate executive, obsessed with movement and success, reaches complete burnout? For Michael Sanders, the answer came in the form of a life-changing experience deep in the Amazon rainforest. In this episode, Michael shares his incredible transformation—from a driven advertising VP and startup founder to an explorer of consciousness, author, and advocate for decentralized technologies.Michael takes us through his intense personal journey of pushing himself to the limit, only to find healing through meditation, play, and ultimately, an ayahuasca ceremony that completely rewired his perception of love, reality, and existence. He de...2025-03-061h 29The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastRewriting my Personal Mythology: What my Body & Dreams Taught me About Transformation with Tonya PapanikolovRewriting my Personal Mythology: What my Body & Dreams Taught me about TransformationEpisode Summary:In this introspective first episode of 2025, Tonya shares her profound personal transformation journey that began in September 2024. She recounts how facilitating the Ethereal Reset retreat in Greece catalyzed profound internal shifts, leading to a period of intense physical and spiritual cleansing and the re-writing of her personal mythology. Key moments include:What Personal Mythology is and why it's important we evaluate the myths we live byA spontaneous 5-day water fast combined with p...2025-02-2144 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastOn Taking Your Time with Dianna Cohen, Founder of Crown AffairOne of a person's most distinguishing features is their hair. Dianna Cohen's luxury haircare brand, Crown Affair, crafts love letters to hair and self-care through their intentionally made hair-care products. Today, Dianna shares the integrity of her brand vision, how she stays inspired, the journey of haircare, and the power of ritual. Staying inspired and active as a founder can be a difficult balance to strike. Dianna shares how she connects to inspiration daily and her favorite places to look. The key to striking this balance is tapping into what excites you and staying clear on your g...2024-11-2255 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastUnlock Your Psychic Potential: Exploring the Clair Senses with Gaby AzorskyEveryone has the ability to access psychic capacities should they choose. Gaby Azorsky calls on her psychic gifts across her work as a healing arts practitioner and medicine woman, weaving together Reiki, meditation, clairvoyance, and folk herbalism. Today, Gaby shares how living by her intuition has changed her life, ways to build a sacred practice, and an invitation to access your psychic potential. We begin with a tarot pull. The tarot mirrors what we’re currently experiencing and can provide fresh perspectives on that experience. We each describe how we interpret the tarot’s messages. Gaby shares her s...2024-09-261h 11Spiral DeeperSpiral Deeper27. THE RAINBO CONNECTION ~ Tonya Papanikolov on Creativity, Sensitivity, and MushroomsIn this episode, our host Gaby Azorsky speaks with Tonya Papanikolov. Tonya is the Founder of Rainbo — Rainbo is a space for optimizing your mind, body and spirit with fungi. Offering potent and high quality adaptogenic mushrooms to bring radical health and harmony to people and the planet — a Holistic Nutritionist and Educator, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, and is currently a MS Mind-Body Medicine student. As I mention in our episode, I first found her years ago through her blog and holistic nutrition sharing, The Well Woman. I remember loving her recipes and seeing how she looked at the world, and h...2024-09-051h 22The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastFascia Flossing 101: Essential Insights with Bonnie CrotzerIf you thought mycelium networks were fascinating and magical, the body’s fascia matrix is truly next level. Today, I’m joined by Bonnie Crotzer, dancer turned fascial flossing guide, to discuss just how interconnected fascia is to our entire being and how we can return it to its optimal state.  Did you know that fascia is an amazing fabric that links everything in the body? Bonnie explains what fascia is and why it’s so important (and cool!) in an easy-to-digest way. Her deep knowledge and passion for the body and how it functions is incredible. Since f...2024-09-051h 02The Pritam Siri ShowThe Pritam Siri ShowTONYA PAPANIKOLOV | Functional Mushrooms, Entrepreneurship & Wellness TodayEnter the magical world of Tonya Papanikolov, Holistic Nutritionist, Fungi Entrepreneur and Yogi. In this episode you will learn more about the magnificent capacities of functional mushrooms and how they mirror human consciousness. Receive entrepreneurial wisdom for this unique time on the planet and insight on real-life wellness today. Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 02:10 How Tonya found Mushrooms 04:38 What are Fungi and Mycelia 07:30 Biggest lessons from Mycelium 10:57 Are all mushrooms adaptogenic? 13:19 Rainbo start + Sourcing 19:08 Intention behind a product 20:40 Growing up with a Naturopath 23:01 Awakening 25:50 Living in New York City 27:43 Kundalini is Adaptogenic 30:13 Becoming Psychic 35:00 Do you drink Caffeine? 42:20 Business & Being an Entrepreneur 44:59 Collaborations 46:52...2024-08-051h 02The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastPreserving Mexican Culture Through Art and the Practices of Shaman and Poet María Sabina with Paola CasteloPeople are yearning for reconnection, and for a variety of reasons, ceremonial rituals and psychedelic sacred plants are something we are continually called back to. My guest today, Paola Castelo, is dedicated to helping others reconnect with Mexican heritage by preserving and amplifying Mexican culture through art on her online platform Vuelta Sur. In this episode, Paola opens up about how her passion for preserving Mexican culture originated, the project she is collaborating on with Fungi Foundation to preserve and honor the life and impact of shaman and poet María Sabina. Paola shares and celebrates the ri...2024-07-2643 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastSoft Business Strategies and The Philosophy of Rest with Emmie RaeMoving through the world without force, effort, and struggle goes against what modern society teaches most of us to believe. Emmie Rae of The Daily Rest Studio (TDR Studio) specializes in helping people embrace doing less to bring more ease into their lives and businesses. Today, Emmie shares her philosophy of rest, which includes yoga, writing, nature, human design, and one that I personally struggle with, doing nothing.If you’re working to integrate more rest into your daily life, Emmie suggests using your wellness tools most days to remove the rigid pressure of being perfect. Challenge yo...2024-07-091h 03The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastCleansing and Detox From Deep Within with Meghan SwidlerYou are more than what you eat. You are actually a combination of what you eat, assimilate, digest, and eliminate. Today, Holistic Health and Detox coach Meghan Swidler shares her wealth of knowledge about healing, cleansing, and detoxing. We explore how to access the elimination pathways, different types of cleanses, and how to effectively prepare for one. Having an expert guide alongside you throughout the process is deeply important because everyone’s health is unique. I highly recommend working with Meghan on your healing journey, and her latest book, From Deep Within, is a great place to start. I...2024-06-181h 03The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastRelationship Breakthroughs, Attachment Styles and Shaping Destiny with Desirée PaisToday, I’m joined by Desirée Pais, the founder of BENSHEN.co. Our conversation unfolds organically and deeply on relationships, how to exist in them as our most authentic selves, and how to clarify what we really want. We explore the difference between fate and destiny, how she created BENSHEN.co, and the roadmap to healing that triggers can provide. Desirée and I share what it means for us to be in long-term relationships. We both had to work through a lot of trauma, shadow work, the wounded feminine aspects of self, and shame to get t...2024-06-0456 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastBreaking Down Barriers with Nudity with Charlie Ann MaxJoin me on my first nude podcast! Today, I’m joined by Charlie Ann Max, the founder of Füde, a liberating space devoted to nudity, food, and healing. Charlie is a multidisciplinary artist dedicated to connecting humanity back to their purist selves through her creative work. Our conversation is focused on nudity as a lifestyle choice, the barriers that it breaks down, and the ways this simple act gets us into vulnerable states.  Being naked is an invitation to drop the layers, metaphorically and physically, and experience yourself with others in a raw and vulnerable way. Char...2024-05-2148 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastThe Courage to Pivot and Our Ethereal Reset in Greece with Rachel SaundersEase and effort may seem like contrary ideas but both are insightful, necessary, and nuanced aspects of a successful pivot. Today, Rachel Saunders guides us through her graceful pivot from burned- out business owner to multidisciplinary artist. Rachel now leads The Sanctuary, a monthly subscription infused with inspiration and guidance. And this summer, Rachel and I have collaborated to lead a retreat in Greece, in collaboration with me, An Ethereal Reset. Which sold out in record time! In this episode, we talk about the creative process, healing, Human Design, and the magic that Greece has to offer as inspiration...2024-05-071h 06Woman Inc.Woman Inc.Holistic Wellness Founder Bridging Science and Spirituality With Tonya Papanikolov, Founder & CEO of RainboSince her teenage years, Tonya has pursued a healing journey focused on natural empowerment through nutrition and lifestyle. Her passion lies at the crossroads of science and spirituality, merging western and eastern modalities. With studies in holistic nutrition, yogic science, and a B.Sc. in Nutrition and Nutraceutical Sciences, Tonya embodies a holistic approach to well-being. Certified in Kundalini yoga, meditation, and Reiki healing, she founded Rainbo in 2018, driven by her belief in the transformative power of mushrooms and nature. Tonya aims to showcase the symbiotic relationship between fungi and human health, advocating for their pivotal role in fostering...2024-05-0329 minPermission to FlowPermission to Flow43 - Mushrooms, Destiny, and Self-Determination with Rainbo CEO Tonya PapanikolovIn today’s episode, I engage in a profound conversation with Tonya Papanikolov, the visionary founder and CEO of Rainbo, a company at the forefront of medicinal mushroom innovation. Our discussion revolves around the intriguing notion that destiny is not merely a path laid out for us but a choice that aligns with our soul's unique journey.   This episode also sheds light on the crucial role creativity plays in both our personal lives and professional endeavours, the power of honing our intuition and the transformative effect of transparent communication. Through her inspiring narrative, Tonya exemplifies how...2024-03-201h 08The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastSacred Sex and Reclaiming Your Feminine Creative Power with HarmanjotToday, we're exploring the beautiful reclamation of ourselves, our femininity, and the creative power that lives within all of us. To help me dive in, I'm joined by Harmanjot – a leading modern teacher of Kundalini yoga who has a passion for connecting people and expanding magic in the world. Together, we highlight the power of feminine creativity and how embodying and mastering our sexual energy relates to our magnetism, creativity, vitality and sense of personal power.We touch on the misconceptions of Tantra and its deeper meaning beyond mere sexuality. Harmanjot, with her extensive experience in ancient yo...2024-02-131h 00The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastThe Sting of Healing: The Science and Secrets of Bee Venom Therapy with Kate HinkensInside the fascinating world of apitherapy, I sat down with Kate Hinkens, bee venom therapist, educator, and the founder of Stinglab, to learn how she healed a debilitating condition with Bee Venom Therapy (BVT) and to explore bee venom’s (apitoxin) healing properties as part of the body’s regenerative cycle. Kate is an expert in the field, dedicated to the research and therapeutic application of BVT. In our conversation, Kate shares how BVT cured her of Lyme disease through its inflammatory healing properties. She illustrates the specific compounds found in BVT, the application process, and its abili...2024-01-3058 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastPreserving Energy Over Productivity: Exploring Burnout with Dr. Melissa CugliariIn response to a topic that seeps into every aspect of our lives, I sat down with Dr. Melissa Cugliari, Naturopathic Doctor and expert in naturopathy dermatology, digestive health, and hormones, to explore the burnout cycle, the science behind it, and practical strategies that support personal and professional longevity.Dr. Melissa is a wealth of knowledge in the world of well-being and also happens to be my naturopathic doctor. In our conversation, Dr. Melissa illustrates the key biomarkers of burnout from a clinical perspective, as well as its early indicators. We discuss the three stages of burnout...2024-01-161h 22The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastFertility and a Holistic Approach to Reproductive Health with Anne Matthews, Fertility AcupuncturistWith so much fear and misunderstanding around reproductive health these days, I sat down with Anne Matthews, Fertility Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, to learn about her treatment plans for infertility and chronic conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. Anne is known as the “fairy godmother of fertility” to the hundreds of patients who seek support at her clinic in Toronto. In our conversation, she walks us through the health markers she looks for when determining the root causes of reproductive health challenges. Anne also highlights the prevalence of male factor infertility and notes lifestyle changes that can d...2023-11-011h 21The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastWhy You Should Eat More Mushrooms with Andrew Carter of Smallhold Mushroom FarmI’m joined by Andrew Carter, one of the co-founders of Smallhold, a beloved mushroom farm that is feeding people across America. Andrew’s agriculture journey started in vertical farming and eventually transitioned into growing mushrooms and a mission to feed the world with fungi. We discuss Smallhold’s evolution from a modest start up in a basement to locations around the country, the mushroom grow cycle, why mushroom farming is so important, and what he loves most about the growing mushroom community. I appreciate Andrew for his extensive knowledge on mushrooms, despite not conside...2023-10-1151 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastGratitude MeditationA 20-minute Gratitude Meditation to help you access this powerful, healing state. Studies into the science of gratitude show that reliving stories and memories of when gratitude was genuinely given to you or someone else is the most potent way to shift your neural circuitry into gratitude and a pro-social mindset. Repeated gratitude practice changes how one's brain circuits work and how the brain and heart interact.Most potent form of gratitude practice is not a form where you give it but where you receive it.Gratitude...2023-09-2821 minTotal Skin Nerds: Your Appt with the World’s Top Derms & DocsTotal Skin Nerds: Your Appt with the World’s Top Derms & DocsSEASON 2 EP. 1O THE POWER OF MUSHROOMS FOR HOLISTIC HEALING WITH TONYA PAPANIKOLOVTonya Papanikolov is a wellness leader for the 21st century. She is a holistic nutritionist, educator, yogi, and the founder and CEO of Rainbo, a certified B Corp harnessing the power of adaptogenic mushrooms to enhance overall health and well-being. Listen in as Tonya shares her surprising personal history with fungi and how she intends on using mushrooms to upgrade humanity.2023-09-2754 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastMotherhood and Entrepreneurship with Kate Taylor MartinI'm joined today by my dear friend Kate Taylor Martin, who is not only an amazing mother but also the founder of nutbar, a fan-favourite organic, superfood cafe in Toronto. Kate's journey as a holistic nutritionist and entrepreneur has been incredibly inspiring to witness over the past seven years of nutbar's journey. We have a discussion about Kate's passion for integrating mushrooms into nutbar's nutritious menu, the recent launch of their new product barmilk, and how she balances motherhood and owning a business. What I admire most about Kate is her commitment to her own well-being despite h...2023-09-051h 21The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastWhere Fungal Ecology Meets Intentional Community with Jasper DegenaarsI'm thrilled to introduce my new friend, Jasper Degenaars, the educational mycologist who runs Fungi Academy. With over 2000 students from 45+ countries, Jasper has taught people about the wonders of mushrooms with a mission to make learning about mycology easy, fun, and exciting! In our conversation, Jasper dives into Fungi Academy's spirit of community, educational mycology, and the healing power of fungi at the intersection of life and death. Fungi Academy serves not only as an educational center for mycology but also as an intentional community. We touch on the array of beautifully produced online courses offered by F...2023-08-221h 16The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastCooking Up Creativity, Community, and Rest with Tara ThomasIt’s a beautiful time to be in conversation with the lovely Tara Thomas. Tara is a chef, community organizer, and co-founder of the nonprofit, Breaking Bread, and also provides consulting and creative direction in the world of food. In this episode, we chat about her deep hunger (literally) and passion for food ethics and how that evolved into a career focused on bringing awareness to people’s authority over their wellbeing. Tara shares how it was important for her work life and personal life to blend, and we discuss Tara’s vision dedicated to food politics and cha...2023-08-1643 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastBody Literacy, Menstrual Health, and Natural Medicine with Chelsea LeylandIt’s a beautiful time to be in conversation with my friend and new mother, Chelsea Leyland. Chelsea is the co-founder of the menstrual health and wellness company, Looni, and is an epilepsy and endometriosis plant medicine advocate and activist. In this episode, we chat about her journey with two chronic conditions, natural forms of healing, and the necessity of body literacy throughout the healthcare system.When there’s no education alongside information, how can informed decisions be made? Chelsea shares her experience with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and how she found cannabidiol to help ease her pain and...2023-08-0855 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastThe Karma of Success with Liz TranI am delighted to be in conversation alongside my friend and inspiration, Liz Tran. Liz is an executive coach and founder of Reset, an executive coaching company to CEOs and founders, as well as a meditation teacher and Reiki master. In this episode, we talk about Liz’s journey of coming into an altruistic way of life, her struggles along the path, and how sharing her experiences with others ultimately provided her with a newfound sense of purpose. External success is inevitable once your internal world is in alignment. Liz shares the process and inspiration around the mak...2023-08-011h 02The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastSupporting the Human Condition Through Psychedelics with Lauren TausI am so honored to share this conversation with a gem of a human, Lauren Taus. Lauren integrates modern science and ancient wisdom to support the personal transformation as a Psychedelic Therapist, Educator, and Speaker who hosts retreats and trainings all over the world. In this episode, we talk about the psychedelic space and plant medicines, her work with people across mental health realms as the founder of Inbodied Life, and the importance of a connection to life.    Intergenerational healing dives into the multilayered aspects of the human condition. Lauren shares her transition from social work into psy...2023-07-251h 01The Being Method PodcastThe Being Method PodcastChanneling your Purpose with Mushrooms with Tonya PapanikolovSend us a textHi everyone!!! I am so happy to share this conversation with my dear friend Tonya. She is an absolute fairy Taurus energy cosmic woman. I hope you enjoy listening to her story about starting her own business and her path to success. Rainbo has been something I've been taking for YEARS now. I LOVE the 11:11 tincture and the Reishi tincture. I took reishi all through my pregnancy and I think it's why Sunday was such a calm baby. :) Enjoy the episode and leave a review if you want! S...2023-06-091h 05The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastBeing Your Own Healer and Rewriting Your Story with Lisa O'ConnorI am so happy that I get to share this conversation with Lisa O'Connor with you. Lisa is a Creative Entrepreneur, Holistic Nutritionist, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Healing Practitioner, and Earthling. In this episode, we talk about her journey with chronic illness, and how that has informed so much of her path to create A Radiant Life.Chronic illness journeys can be constant hurdles of just wanting to be seen and heard, and these conditions and labels can become part of our identity so easily. Lisa and I dig into what happens when you heal, that...2023-05-301h 15The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastWeaving Sensuality, Spirituality and Storytelling with Amanda NorgaardI’m joined by Amanda Norgaard, writer, and the Creative Director and Founder of ILLUMINATION. Amanda is one of those people that you can get juicy and real with, and this conversation is no exception. We dive right into Kundalini Yoga, relationships, storytelling, and poetry.In her work, Amanda weaves the worlds of art, culture and spirituality together in what she describes as a creative moshpit. She believes that there are certain books, art, and practices that are having “a rewind or resurface”. This means that now is the time for practical dreamers because now is...2023-05-231h 23The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastWater: Esoteric Wisdom, Science and Hydration Biohacking with Isabel FriendIn this episode, I’m joined by Isabel Friend, Water Ambassador, International Speaker, and Founder of Water Is Life, an online store and directory of water-vitalizing tools and biohacking strategies for ultimate hydration. Our conversation offers a new understanding of ourselves in the universe as we dig into the science and spirituality of our drinking and biological water.When we look at ancient vibratory, mental, and emotional practices such as yoga and breathwork, we can see that a lot of those are actually designed to help the biological water flow in very specific ways. There is an ab...2023-05-161h 18The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastQuantum Healing and Transforming the Constructs of Good and Evil from Duality Into Unity with Sheetal RajanI’m joined by Sheetal Rajan, Sacred Geometry Philosopher, Corporate Keynote Speaker, Quantum Healer, Theta Practitioner, and Reiki Master. On top of all that, Sheetal is an incredibly gifted Transformation Coach and I am lucky enough to work with her. In our conversation, Sheetal shares her wisdom on the Sacred Geometry Quantum Experience and its connection to human consciousness.Sheetal’s work focuses on how to apply Sacred Geometry and Quantum Healing to your own life. In this episode, she unpacks the three basic principles with which she teaches: Watch your words, mind your thoughts, and think befo...2023-05-021h 13The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastBootstrapping Your Business and Avoiding the "Shoulds" with Trinity Mouzon WoffordI am joined in this episode by Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Co-Founder and CEO of Golde, a health and beauty brand with the mission of bringing accessibility to the wellness industry. In this founder conversation, Trinity and I discuss her bootstrapping journey, what it's like being the face of a company, and the struggles, milestones, and “shoulds” that come up along the way. Trinity’s evolution of allowing spontaneity in her schedule to avoid the path of burnout — and not feeling shame about it — is inspiring. To show how she got there, Trinity and I delve into three phases of entreprene...2023-04-2558 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastFrom Sun Shunning to Sun Loving with Nadine ArtemisI’m joined by Nadine Artemis on this episode. Nadine is the Creator and Founder of Living Libations, a company I am very passionate about, which takes the wisdom of plants and blends them into total body wellness, beauty and natural care products. This episode comes at a perfect time as we head into spring because we are talking about all things sun-loving, sun-worshiping, sun revering, and their implications for our health.Many of us tend to live predominantly indoors but the majority of living things on the planet, including our skin, have been designed to be ex...2023-04-1858 minCatt Sadler NowCatt Sadler NowEverything You’ve Wanted to Know About Mushrooms with Rainbo’s Tonya Papanikolov In this episode of It Sure is a Beautiful Day we welcome Holistic Nutritionist and Founder of Rainbo Mushrooms, Tonya Papanikolov to the show! Have you been curious about the healing properties of fungi? Trust - this conversation is the medicine you need.    Where do mushrooms come from? Why are they good for us? How can they heal us? Where does psilocybin fall into the fungi category? How are mushrooms being used to treat anxiety and depression? How are liquids and tinctures different from powders or capsules?    What an absolute treat to have Tonya in to walk us through all of it bi...2023-04-111h 03The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastRewriting the Aging Narrative Through Epigenetics with Hannah WentI’m joined by Hannah Went, founder of TruDiagnostics and Everything Epigenetics. She has a lifelong passion for longevity, biological breakthroughs, and disruptive technologies that drive radical improvement to the human condition. In our conversation, we touch on chronological, biological, and epigenetic age and the hallmarks of living a longer, more youthful life. Our chronological age is determined by when we were born and how many years we are now. Our cell structure and DNA prove our biological age. Epigenetics takes these two markers and potentially places your age above the genome, where your biological age is low...2023-04-0454 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastStart with Passion and Why with Brand Strategist Sarah DobsonI'm joined by Sarah Dobson, a Brand Designer, Strategist, and founder of Design of Brand. Her passion for making a brand come to life began as a student doodling in her school agenda and decorating lockers for special occasions. She is a visionary for the appearance of a brand and how its visual identity can transform. In our conversation, we touch on what having a brand means, finding your ‘why,’ and the importance of your logo evolving over time. What is the impact you want to have on the world? What are you most passionate about? Are you s...2023-03-2159 minNourished With AnnaNourished With Anna40. The Power of Mushrooms with Tonya PapanikolovSitting down with the wonderful Tonya Papanikolov to talk all things functional mushrooms 🍄Tonya is the Founder & CEO of Rainbo, a B-Corp functional mushroom brand on a mission to change the way we heal our bodies, minds and planet. Tonya founded Rainbo in 2018 with the goal to upgrade humanity and optimize body, mind and spirit.  She's striving to show the world that our partnership with fungi is vital to the long-term health and harmony of people and the planet.Finding her passion at the intersection of science and spirit, Tonya fuses western and easte...2023-03-1457 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastIntro to Season Two and Honoring International Women's Day with Tonya PapanikolovHappy International Women’s Day! On today’s episode, I want to honor International Women’s Day and fill you in on everything in store for Season Two of The Rainbo Podcast.As humans, we have this innate life power within ourselves. Masculine energy exists as order and discipline, whereas feminine energy exists to fluctuate and mimic nature. Suppose you play around with this mind-body connection through Kundalini yoga. Through that dynamic practice, there’s an opportunity to unearth a powerful sense of self, which can improve your brain chemistry and how you lead your daily life.Thi...2023-03-0829 minHappy To Be HereHappy To Be HereMushrooms 101: The Benefits, Drawbacks, And How To Add Them To Your Wellness RoutineWe’re deep diving into functional mushrooms today. In an effort to clarify what TikTok may be serving you, I’ve invited our resident therapist, Dr. Sarah Oreck, to unpack the ins and outs of mushrooms and how they impact your mental health. In the second half of the episode we're joined by Tonya Papanikolov, the founder of Rainbo, a functional mushroom brand. She'll answer questions like, "What are mushrooms? What do I do once I buy some?" and more.  2023-02-0947 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastAuricular + Bioenergetic Medicine and Mushrooms Aid in Autoimmune Conditions with Dr. Kate HunterDr. Kate Hunter is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Toronto and Creemore, ON, since 2012.She is the founder and owner of The Toronto Apothecary and The Creemore Apothecary, two full spectrum wellness clinics and boutiques. Her realized vision with the two locations is a place for exceptional wellness services and complimentary wellness through the program that she created, The Community Wellness Program, which offers free and sliding scale Naturopathy to folks that are systematically excluded from systems of health.In her practice, Dr. Hunter uses Auricular & Bioenergetic Medicine to test the body to determine...2023-01-2457 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastPermaculture, Soil Wealth and Decentralized Citizen Science with William Padilla-Brown of MycoSymbioticsWilliam Padilla-Brown is a mycologist and citizen scientist who is entirely self-taught. William’s lifestyle and career unfold with one question, “How do I accomplish the same thing without spending a dime and the result is sustainable and fruitful for all?” Harvesting mushrooms. As much as William began his renaissance by ingesting mushrooms, he will use the same substance to boost his permaculture career. If you have mushrooms, you have soil for further harvesting.William used to suffer from gastrointestinal issues originating from an unbalanced diet and emotional stress. He altered his diet but realized fruits, vegetables, and he...2023-01-1039 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastOptions Beyond Hormonal Birth Control with Fertility Awareness Method and Nathalie DaudetNathalie Daudet is a fertility awareness educator, menstrual cycle coach, and the founder of Fertility Awareness Project. She discovered fertility awareness and cycle charting after searching high and low for a method of non-hormonal birth control. Although birth control works for some, the additional hormones do not work for everyone and there is more control in diligent tracking of your period to properly avoid pregnancy.Fertility Awareness Method often is confused with the rhythm method of 14 days after your period, ovulation begins. No cycle is a “regular” cycle and sometimes ovulation does not occur or i...2022-12-2752 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastThe Science of Breathwork and Opening Your Heart to Love with MJ RenshawMJ Renshaw is a mother, a rock collector, and the founder of The Being Method: a course on the science of spirituality. MJ began her career as an osteopath, but felt that there was a lack of feminine essence in her practice. She developed The Being Method to find a flow between research-backed techniques and divine inner-knowing.In our conversation, MJ explains how breathwork facilitates the release of trauma that’s stored on a cellular level. We dive into some of our powerful breakthroughs and releases via breathwork, particularly the holotropic method. MJ highlights what we can do...2022-12-1355 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastExploring Science, Spirituality, and Psychedelics with Dr. Dennis McKennaDr. Dennis McKenna has had such a profound influence on my understanding and relationship with sacred plants, so it was an honor to sit down with him to discuss some highlights from his 40-year career in ethnopharmacology.In our conversation, Dennis takes us back to how he and his brother Terence discovered psychedelics in the late ‘60s and eventually went on to conduct transformative research in the field of psychoactive drugs. He reflects on early trips to South America and their quest to learn more about DMT, Ayahuasca, and psilocybin. It was during that time in La Ch...2022-11-2956 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastFinding Your Spiritual Calling, Understanding Ascension and Awakening the Medicine Within with Natasja PelgromI’m joined by Natasja Pelgrom, founder and vision keeper of Awaken The Medicine Within. She’s a mystic, devoted creative, and visionary whose life's work is to lead spiritual experiences that support others in their journey of transformation and growth. In our conversation, we touch on discovering your sovereignty in your spiritual calling, what clair senses are and how to cultivate their abilities, and observations about the ascension process.Natasja’s trauma-informed work is rooted in safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, and empowerment. She breaks down her understanding of the four psychic clair senses and how to differentiate the ty...2022-11-151h 03The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastThe Journey from Plant-Based Back to Animal Proteins and the End of Diet Culture with Sarah BrittonSarah Britton is a holistic nutritionist, Whole Foods chef, and creator of the hugely successful My New Roots blog. Sarah is also the author of two bestselling cookbooks, My New Roots and Naturally Nourished, and she has recently launched her online platform, Grow, where she shares cooking videos, recipes, and interviews with wellness practitioners, food producers, and nutritionists.In this episode, you’ll hear from Sarah Britton on: (00:10:25) Her health journey. Sarah opens up about her experience of living with degenerative disc disease and coping with chronic pain. Plus, she ponders the possible ri...2022-11-011h 06The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastTraditional Chinese Medicine, Mushrooms and the Art of Language with Zoey Xinyi GongZoey Gong is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) chef, food therapist, and healer. Zoey grew up in Shanghai and moved to the US with her family when she was 16. Today, she lives in Brooklyn, New York, and travels across the country cooking and hosting fabulous dinners, including 10-course mushroom feasts and mid-autumn full-moon tastings. As a chef and a nutritionist, Zoey is on a mission to showcase the healing foods of TCM, and she brings a fresh way of looking at health from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective.In this episode, you’ll hear from Zoey Gong on...2022-10-1843 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastHealing Intergenerational and Collective Trauma & Developing Reciprocity with Indigenous Communities Where Plant Medicine Originates with Natalie Lyla GinsbergNatalie Ginsberg (MSW) serves as the Global Impact Officer at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a nonprofit that carries out pioneering research into the role that psychedelics can play in treating mental health conditions. Through her work, Natalie raises awareness of the therapeutic uses of psychedelics, and she is particularly interested in the potential for psychedelics to heal intergenerational trauma.As GIO, she works for the responsible integration of psychedelics into mainstream culture, to help “set the setting” for an ethical global movement. Natalie joined MAPS in 2014, founding the Policy & Advocacy department, and serving as its...2022-10-041h 13The Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastThe Future is Funga with Giuliana FurciI’m joined by Giuliana Furci, mycologist, and founder of the Fungi Foundation, the world’s first non-governmental organization for the protection of fungi. Giuliana has over 20 years of fungi research experience and was recently awarded the National Geographic Conservation Leadership Award, making her the first mycologist ever to receive the honor.In our conversation, Giuliana reflects on her path to becoming an expert in fungi research and advocacy. She describes some of the intense expeditions that she’s been on over the course of her career, as well as how the process for field research has change...2022-09-2046 minThe Rainbo PodcastThe Rainbo PodcastIntro: The Mushroom Vision and Mission with Tonya PapanikolovWelcome to The Rainbo Podcast! I’m Tonya, the founder of Rainbo, a functional mushroom brand offering tinctures, supplements, and functional foods to support wellbeing and immunity. On today’s episode, I’m sharing some background on who I am, what we’re doing over at Rainbo, and what you can expect out of this podcast.My vision for this show is to amplify stories around healing, human potential, spirituality, psychedelics, plant medicines, health, and wellness. There’s a lot of misinformation around fungi, and my goal is to debunk some of those myths and help listeners...2022-09-1434 minSomething AdmiredSomething AdmiredFungi, Functional Foods, and Healing Mold ToxicityToday’s conversation is with Tonya Papanikolov who is a holistic nutritionist, educator, and the founder of Rainbo a medicinal mushroom line of supplements and functional foods. We dive into all things medicinal, how to get to know each mushroom in the wild and each of their magical properties, healing from mold toxicity, and Tonya’s personal story on how she got to where she is today working and advocating for the mushroom kingdom.  2022-09-131h 14The Joyous Health PodcastThe Joyous Health PodcastHarnessing the Healing Power of Medicinal Mushrooms with Tonya Papanikolov, Founder of RainboThis week, Joy and Walker chat with Tonya Papanikolov, Holistic Nutritionist, educator, founder and CEO of Rainbo, a Canadian medicinal mushroom company. She is a graduate of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, holds a Bachelor of Nutrition and Nutraceutical Sciences from the University of Guelph and is a certified Reiki and Kundalini practitioner. She believes that radiance starts on the inside by eating whole plant foods and learning to interpret and listen to the wisdom of your body.    In this episode Tonya discusses the connection she has with nourishing foods and her self-care rituals to inspire others so they ca...2022-05-171h 21Courageous WellnessCourageous WellnessTonya Papanikolov, Founder of Rainbo, Shares About The Power of Mushrooms for Our Health and Our PlanetTo learn more about Tonya visit Rainbo.com and use code courageous15 to save 15% on all products. You can also follow on instagram @rainbomushrooms Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch.  This episode is brought to you by Milk+Honey.  To receive 20% off your purchase visit www.milkandhoney.com and use code: CWPODCAST (all one word) at checkout! Milk+Honey is a line of non-toxic, effective, an...2022-05-111h 17SOUNDFOODSOUNDFOODTHE FUNGAL DIMENSION: Living in Service to the Fungi with Giuliana FurciToday we step into an alternate, healing dimension: into the realm of the Fungi.  We are deeply honored to welcome Giuliana Furci, Foundress and CEO of the Fungi Foundation to SOUNDFOOD.  Giuliana is the first female field mycologist in Chile, a Harvard University Associate, Dame of the Order of the Star of Italy, Co-Chair of the IUCN Fungal Conservation Committee, lecturer, author, mother, and a true fauna for Funga. Under her leadership, Chile became the first country in the world to include the Fungi Kingdom in its environmental legislation, thus allowing Chilean funga to be included in th...2021-10-281h 31Everything is the BestEverything is the BestWanna feel good? Holistic Nutritionist and Rainbo Founder Tonya Papanikolov Will Tell YaTonya Papanikolov is a holistic nutritionist and educator and founder of Rainbo Mushrooms, an organic charming brand brining you sustainably cultivated mushroom tinctures, which I personally take everyday! Listen, we want want to feel our best, so we discuss things you can do everyday for free to get your body and mind feeling great. We also discuss her journey into mushrooms, what they do, and how they can improve your daily life. She is wonderful and charming and I hope you get some inspiration to make some easy changes that lead to big changes in your life!   BetterHelp.co...2021-10-1550 minThe Authentic Audience PodcastThe Authentic Audience PodcastEpisode 109: The Business of Mushrooms with Tonya PapanikolovThe holistic nutritionist Tonya Papanikolov joins Krista to discuss preventative health, human optimization, and the evolution of consciousness. Since Tonya and Krista first met at a Yoga Girl retreat ten years ago, Tonya has become one of the leading figures in the plant and fungal medicine movement. She’s the CEO and founder of Rainbo, a medicinal mushroom and functional food company, and she loves to educate people about the healing power of fungi. Today, Tonya feels like she’s truly living her dharma, and she describes how she found the courage to listen to her calling and follow her...2021-10-1458 minSOUNDFOODSOUNDFOODTHE MAGIC OF MUSHROOMS: Full Spectrum Fungi to Raise the Planetary Frequency with Tonya PapanikolovThis episode is a sincere heart and mind opener: illuminating how the Fungi kingdom is here to help ground, heal and elevate the planet.  We are thrilled to welcome high vibrational entrepreneur, Holistic Nutritionist, educator, and wellness leader Tonya Papanikolov to the show this week. Tonya is the founder and CEO of Rainbo, a medicinal mushroom based line of supplements and functional foods dedicated to supporting wellbeing, immune strength  and expanded consciousness.  In our conversation, Tonya speaks about her healing journey, from her youth  to her devotion to the Fungi kingdom, why she founded Rainbo, how...2021-09-161h 35SOUNDFOODSOUNDFOODQUEER BROWN VEGAN: Food Ethics, Education and Environmental Equity with Isaias HernandezToday’s episode is a complete treat for anyone who wants to learn more about food security, intersectionality, social - environmental justice and how to take action to live a more balanced, conscientious and informed life.  We are delighted to welcome the sweet and sage Isaias Hernandez to SOUNDFOOD. Isaias is an environmental educator and activist, vegan, entrepreneur, public speaker, digital marketer, and creator of Queer Brown Vegan- an educational platform that seeks to share the spectrum of environmentalism through graphics, illustrations, and videos (and very delicious vegan recipes!) Isaias grew up in Los Angeles, CA ...2021-07-011h 15Pull It TogetherPull It TogetherThe Wild + Wonderful World of Fungi with Tonya Papanikolov of RainboTonya Papanikolov is the magical human behind my  absolute favorite medicinal mushroom company Rainbo. Rainbo is inspired by a reverence for nature + its healing properties and a desire to reconnect people back to this innate wisdom.Tonya has been on a healing journey since she was 16 years old and has devoted her life’s work to helping people become healthier and more vibrant versions of themselves through functional nutrition, lifestyle and mycotherapy.Today Tonya opens up about her own healing journey with fungi. She shares how we can begin incorporating fungi into our lives and rev...2021-06-291h 07Our Nature: Conversations about the relationship between nature, spirituality, and well-beingOur Nature: Conversations about the relationship between nature, spirituality, and well-beingMedicinal Mushroom Magic with Tonya Papanikolov of RainboThis week I’m chatting with Tonya Papanikolov, the founder of Rainbo. Rainbo is a medicinal mushroom based line of supplements and functional foods whose mission is to optimize health and open minds with medicinal mushrooms. They believe that plants, food and fungi are medicine for the body, mind and consciousness. What I appreciate so much about Rainbo is how educating people on the healing power of fungi is so central to their purpose and that is exactly what we do in this episode! In this conversation we discuss: How Tonya’s own healing journey turned her attention towards mush...2021-06-231h 19The VibeThe VibeMEET TONYA: FOUNDER OF RAINBO 🌈 MUSH LOVE🍄Tonya Papanikolov is a holistic nutritionist, raw food chef and wellness leader. In 2017, Tonya created The Well Woman, an education platform to inspire, empower and educate holistic health, nutrition and healing through food and lifestyle. She continues to coach clients, consult with restaurants, cafes, speaks and hosts wellness workshops and leads international retreats. From a young age, Tonya was sure of a few things: her affinity and deep love for all-things rainbow and that she was here to help people on earth. Her interest in mushrooms started in her early 20s and continued as she used mycotherapy to heal herself, client...2021-06-0742 minLemon WaterLemon WaterTonya Papanikolov - RainboOn our final episode in our Earth Month series special powered by Seedlip, we are sitting down with the founder and creator of Rainbo, a sustainably cultivated medicinal mushroom brand based out of Toronto, Canada. Tonya Papanikolov shares her story of why she fell in love with the fungi world. In today's episode we deep dive into the incredible world of medicinal mushrooms and importance fungi has to our planet, ecosystem, and bodies. Additionally, Tonya goes through Rainbo's current offerings and provides us with information on each tincture. 2021-04-211h 06Slow StoriesSlow StoriesZak Williams — ”You need to be engaged with your environment and the people around you.”We can't always prepare for the unexpected, but we can pace ourselves when navigating tough moments. This is a lesson that Zak Williams has slowly learned through the years and is now translating to the masses as the co-founder of well-being brand, PYM, short for Prepare Your Mind. While PYM offers an invitation to those looking to take better care of their mental health, the brand's origins stem from Zak's personal experiences after tragically losing his father—renowned entertainer Robin Williams—to suicide in 2014. Throughout his recovery, the redemptive power of storytelling ultimately catalyzed Zak to write a ne...2021-02-1934 minSOUNDFOODSOUNDFOODTHE CEREMONY OF DRESS: Natural Fibers, Plant Dyes, and Vibrational Living with AWAVEAWAKE Founder Jaclyn HodesFor this episode of SOUNDFOOD, we are joined by the lovely Jaclyn Hodes. Jaclyn is a designer, and founder of AWAVEAWAKE. She studied sculpture, art history and writing at Sarah Lawrence College in New York. The Sorbonne’s film studies program brought Jaclyn to Paris where she fell in love with the world of French fashion. Her work as a stylist and designer and internal exploration of holistic living eventually led her to create her naturally dyed, earth conscious, yet incredibly chic fashion line AWAVEAWAKE. Thank you for tuning in. If you are able to donate to SOU...2020-12-101h 58Dharma Talk with Henry WinslowDharma Talk with Henry WinslowFungi for the Future with Tonya PapanikolovTonya Papanikolov is the founder of Rainbo, a medicinal mushroom brand and product line that just launched. She’s a holistic nutritionist and the creative force behind The Well Woman, where she inspires and educates on plants, fungi, and food as medicine. In this episode, you'll hear from Tonya on: Walking into the unknown, and how yoga helped Tonya move through a difficult but pivotal transition period in her life Mushroom consciousness, mycoremediation, and how fungi can heal our planet and our human bodies Mycophobia and sorting out rational caution from unconscious social conditioning when it co...2019-07-1151 minGuts N\' GloryGuts N' Glory"Just Mushrooms" with Tonya PapanikolovToday we're sitting down with Holistic Nutritionist, speaker, functional foods recipe developer, and the mind behind The Well Woman and Rainbo, her recently launched brainchild, “optimizing health and open minds with medicinal mushrooms" AKA Tonya Papanikolov!! In advocating for her own health, paired with this keenness for knowledge, she’s reached a place where, through community and her own platforms, she’s providing and contributing to this ever-growing compassion and comprehension we have in regards to the self. Mind, body, and spirit. It’s people such as Tonya, who, through actually having acted as her own guinea pig at times, are prov...2018-12-1736 minDear SeekersDear SeekersConversation with Tonya PapanikolovYou may have seen Tonya Papanikolov occasionally modelling for independent brands. Her outside beauty is undeniable, but what makes her even more loveable is her strong ties to nutrition, nature, and holistic beauty. Being the brain and facilitator behind her community The Well Woman, Tonya hopes to inspire and encourage modern women to take a slowed-down, in-depth, and holistic approach towards wellness and beauty. She hosts workshops, consultations and experimental dinners, and also has an interview series on her website, called Good Morning Interviews, that lets readers peak into the lives of women who know the power of ritual...2018-06-0755 minDear SeekersDear SeekersTonya Papanikolov on modern approach to beauty and wellnessYou may have seen Tonya Papanikolov occasionally modelling for independent brands. Her outside beauty is undeniable, but what makes her even more loveable is her strong ties to nutrition, nature, and holistic beauty. Being the brain and facilitator behind her community The Well Woman, Tonya hopes to inspire and encourage modern women to take a slowed-down, in-depth, and holistic approach towards wellness and beauty. She hosts workshops, consultations and experimental dinners, and also has an interview series on her website, called Good Morning Interviews, that lets readers peak into the lives of women who know the power of ritual...2018-06-0755 minLemon WaterLemon WaterTonya Papanikolov - The Well WomanOn today’s episode, we discuss how eating plant-based, local and organic can help your health issues, why having a community that you can turn to for support is so integral to success, and how radiance starts from the inside. If you’re currently suffering from chronic diseases or ailments, you’re going to want to hear what Tonya has to say.2018-01-1035 min