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Medicinal Mushrooms & Functional Fungi

Mushrooms 101

Which mushroom, for which person, prepared which way.

· over 4 hours of teaching across 2 classes · certificate +

Save $30 thru Oct. 5th

Why Are Mushrooms Getting So Much Attention Right Now?

Because the old answers aren’t holding up.

People are tired of surface-level solutions, conflicting advice, and feeling like they’re guessing when it comes to their health.

They’re looking for something that actually makes sense.

Maybe you are too:
  • You’re dealing with brain fog, fatigue, or chronic inflammation, and nothing seems to fully resolve it
  • You’ve noticed how much wellness advice contradicts itself… and stopped blindly trusting it
  • You want something natural and effective, but not vague, trendy, or oversimplified
  • You’ve heard about medicinal mushrooms, but no one has explained them in a way that truly clicks 

Mushrooms aren’t magic. But they are powerful when you understand how they work.

Decode the Mushroom Matrix.

Unpack common myths, dive into research-backed insights, and hear real-world case studies that show how mushrooms are used in everyday life.

These classes are led by prolific authors and renowned herbalists Robert Rogers, RH (AHG), a leading fungi expert, and Matthew Wood, MS. This series offers a deep and reverent dive into the world of medicinal mushrooms, blending cutting-edge science, traditional wisdom, and rich storytelling to awaken a new level of understanding of how fungi support the immune system, cognitive function, gut health, chronic illness, and spiritual connection.

Fungi Basics, Beta-Glucans, Edible & Medicinal Mushrooms
Class 1

This class is your fungi 101 made deeply nourishing and wildly empowering. You’ll be guided through the foundational compounds and benefits of medicinal mushrooms, including the underrated superheroes like beta-glucans, ergothioneine, chitin, and triterpenes. Expect myth-busting, microbiome magic, and new understanding of how mushrooms work with – not against – your immune system.

Inside this class, we cover:
  • What beta-glucans actually do, and why they’re just one piece of the puzzle (not the whole story)
  • How mushrooms influence the gut microbiome and immune system, and why that connection matters
  • Common misconceptions: raw mushrooms, immune “stimulation,” and what’s been misunderstood for years
  • The role of ergothioneine and why it’s considered one of the most powerful compounds found in mushrooms
  • Why cooking mushrooms matters (plus the vitamin D hack that changes everything)
  • Key compounds beyond beta-glucans (like chitin, terpenes, lectins, and more) that make mushrooms so valuable
  • Shiitake and Maitake in focus, with additional insights into button mushrooms and oyster mushrooms
  • Ailments covered: Gut dysfunction, immune imbalance, chronic inflammation, cancer, metabolic dysfunction (including blood sugar imbalance), neurodegenerative conditions, chronic infection patterns

💡 You’ll leave with a science-backed, soul-honoring understanding of the power and practicality of fungi.

Fungal Facts, Fallacies & Stories of Medicinal Mushrooms
Class 2

This class is a living, breathing conversation between deep tradition, clinical wisdom, and cultural lore. You’ll explore the truths and tall tales around mushroom medicine, guided by Robert Rogers and Matthew Wood, and joined by highly respected herbalist and contributing grower Andrea Reisen, whose personal journey with mushrooms played a role in her cancer remission. Together, they bring decades of hands-on experience. Through rich storytelling and research-backed insights, you’ll gain confidence in how and when to use mushrooms


Inside this class, we:
  • Cut through the noise and finally understand what’s true (and wildly untrue) about medicinal mushrooms
  • Learn how to confidently choose high-quality mushroom products without falling for marketing hype
  • Explore oyster mushrooms in more depth, with insight into polypores and the wider world of medicinal fungi
  • Debunk common myths around safety, sourcing, and use, so you can work with mushrooms wisely
  • Hear real practitioner stories that bring mushrooms out of theory and into everyday life
  • Walk away with practical, common-sense guidance for using medicinal mushrooms with clarity and confidence
  • Oyster, Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Chaga, Turkey Tail, and Cordyceps
  • Ailments covered: Cancer, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, upper respiratory issues/COPD, atopic dermatitis, kidney issues, anxiety/depression, memory loss/cognitive decline

🍵 You'll leave this session feeling like you're sitting around the fire with old herbal kin, soaking in the kind of wisdom that lasts a lifetime.

Includes

Support Materials

Downloadable slides

Support Materials

2 Support Readings

(not downloadable)
Video

Over 4 hours of teaching

Certificate

Certificate included
(see more below)

Pay Once = One Year Access

1 year to view and review content, ask questions and discuss

This is for you if you...

feel called to deepen your connection to natural medicine through fungi.
keep hearing about Lion’s Mane or Reishi and other mushrooms but don’t really understand how they work.
are sick of greenwashed wellness trends and want grounded, practical wisdom.

Upon completion, you will...

confidently understand how and why mushrooms impact the body and mind.
have practical tools to integrate medicinal mushrooms into your daily life or practice.
feel empowered to talk about mushrooms in clinical, culinary, and energetic ways.

Teachers

Matthew Wood, MS

Matthew Wood has been a practicing herbalist for over forty years. He is an internationally known teacher and author with more than ten books to his credit. Matthew has an MSc in herbal medicine from the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine (accredited, U. of Wales). He lives in the Midwest. 

Andrea Reisen

Andrea Reisen is a contributing grower on this course. She co-founded Healing Spirits Herb Farm and Education Center in the Finger Lakes region of western New York, where she has grown medicinal mushrooms and herbs for over thirty years, cultivating on sorghum substrate and wildcrafting alongside what she grows. She speaks from what she has grown, what she has seen in clinical practice, and what she lived through herself.

Robert Rogers, RH (AHG)

Robert is a botanist, author of over 60 books on medicinal plants and mushrooms of Western Canada, an adjunct professor at the University of Alberta, and a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. He taught plant medicine for over 40 years and worked as a clinical herbalist for 18 years. 

Certificate Included

sample certificate of completion

  • How to Get a Certificate

    • Complete course materials
    • Pass the test with a grade of 70% or better
    • Save or print your certificate!


    Available with subscription and individual course purchases.

  • Accreditation hours

    This course is a total of 7.75 accredited hours
    • 6.25 hours Materia Medica
    • 0.25 hours Basic Human Sciences
    • 1.25 hours Pharmacy, Pharmacognosy, and Dispensing


    *Please check with your accrediting agency whether they will accept accredited hours or certificates from the Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism

Medicinal Mushrooms & Functional Fungi

There’s a lot of noise around medicinal mushrooms.
This is where it starts to make sense.

Frequently asked questions

What level is this course for?

This course is for all levels. If you are completely new to herbs, Herbs A-Z is a good first step.

How long do I have access?

You can work through it at your own pace and return to it whenever you like for 1 year from purchase.

Is this the same as the live pop-up class?

No. The pop-up class is a 90 minute introduction to what mushrooms are doing in the body. This is the full course: fungi basics, beta-glucans, fungal facts and fallacies, reading material and a test.

What is your refund policy?

Contact us within 30 days of purchase for a refund.

Will this course be added to the Library?

Yes. This course will be added to the Library within six months of its release date.
Three teachers. One subject.

Matthew Wood on how mushrooms behave in a person. 
Robert Rogers on the fungi themselves. 
With contributing grower Andrea Reisen. 
$125 $95, yours for a year.

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