Talk Trippy to Me

Functional Mushrooms Explained: Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps & the Science Behind the Hype Functional mushrooms have exploded in popularity, but do they actually work? In this episode of Talk Trippy to Me, Hannah and Mykalise explore the science behind some of the world’s most talked-about medicinal mushrooms, including lion’s mane, reishi, cordyceps, chaga, and turkey tail. We break down the la...

Is gentle parenting creating more emotionally intelligent kids… or raising a generation that struggles with boundaries? In this episode of Talk Trippy to Me, Hannah and Mykalise take a research-driven look at one of the most debated parenting styles of the modern era. We explore where gentle parenting came from, what the science says about child development, and why so many parents are both drawn...

Time feels like one of the few constants in life—but what if it isn’t? In this episode of Talk Trippy to Me, Hannah and Mykalise explore the strange science behind how humans experience time. Why do childhood summers seem endless while entire years disappear as adults? Why does time slow down during emergencies but fly by when we’re having fun? And is our perception of time actually accurate at al...

What goes around comes around… or does it? In this episode of Talk Trippy to Me, Hannah and Mykalise dive into one of humanity’s oldest and most misunderstood ideas: karma. Is karma a cosmic scorecard, a spiritual law, a psychological phenomenon, or simply a story we tell ourselves to make sense of justice and consequence? Together, they explore the historical origins of karma in ancient Indian tr...

Altered States, Altered Societies 🍄 What happens when a change in consciousness changes an entire culture? In this episode of Talk Trippy to Me, Hannah and Mykalise explore the fascinating relationship between altered states of consciousness and the evolution of human societies. From ancient rituals and religious experiences to meditation, dreams, fasting, music, psychedelics, and modern neurosci...

In this episode of Talk Trippy to Me, Mykalise leads a deep dive into dopamine; the neurotransmitter often called the “pleasure chemical,” but far more accurately understood as the brain’s motivation and action system. We break down how dopamine actually works in the body, where it’s produced, and why it plays a central role in habit formation, learning, and drive. The conversation explores what h...

What if intelligence isn’t something you are—but something we’ve been measuring wrong this entire time? This podcast explores the science, history, psychology, and cultural impact of IQ and what it actually means to be “smart.” We break down where intelligence testing came from, what modern research suggests, and how numbers meant to describe cognition became labels that shape identity. From neuro...