96. Nature's Remedies & Spagyric Tinctures with Celebrity Survivalist & Master Herbalist Dr. Nicole Apelian

In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, Master Herbalist Dr. Nicole Apelian joins the conversation, sharing her insights on the power of natural herbs and medicinal mushrooms. Dr. Nicole is a biologist, author, anthropologist, wilderness skills instructor, and was also a challenger on the History Channel’s "Alone" series. Dr. Nicole and Angela come together to talk about their parallel experiences formulating their mushroom extract products, creating mushroom extract & adaptogen blends for specific ailments, and disrupting the industry with their gold standard spagyric tinctures. As they dive into the world of herbs and mushrooms, they also share how their journeys were each sparked by a worrying diagnosis. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the healing potential of mushrooms and herbs.

Episode Recap: 

• Dr. Nicole Apelian’s journey to herbalism
• Foraging for food & medicine on Alone
• Why mushroom extract tinctures instead of powders
• Spagyric tinctures are the gold standard
• Dr. Apelian’s experience with MS
• The importance of diet and supporting the gut microbiome
• Being a disruptor in the pet industry
• Look for research & listen to real people’s reviews
• Favorite mushrooms & herbs
• Mushroom extract & adaptogen blends for specific ailments
• Go-to headache & migraine remedies
• Dr. Nicole Apelian’s books and courses

Episode Resources:

• Dr. Nicole Apelian
• Dr. Nicole’s Apothecary 
• Follow Dr. Nicole Apelian on Facebook and Instagram
• MycoDog Spagyric Mushroom Extract & Adaptogen tinctures for pets
• Have a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at Carter@yournaturaldog.com 
• Angela Ardolino
• CBD Dog Health

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