Biohacking with Mushrooms: 5-Week Course
Navigating the Science, Benefits & Uses of Functional Mushrooms
Functional mushrooms are fungi that support the everyday functioning of the body and mind. They’re rapidly moving from the fringes into mainstream wellness, biohacking, and performance culture – but misinformation is everywhere.
This five-week online course offers a grounded, accessible, and evidence-informed introduction to functional mushrooms, blending modern science, traditional wisdom, and real-world application. Designed for beginners and the curious alike, the course explores how medicinal mushrooms can support cognition, stress resilience, immunity, and overall well-being – without hype or unrealistic promises.
Each session includes a deep dive into specific mushrooms, practical guidance on sourcing and use, and extended Q&A to help participants apply what they learn to their own lives.
Week 1 – Foundations: Functional Mushrooms as a Lifestyle Tool (Thurs March 5)
- What “functional mushrooms” actually are (vs supplements, vs psychedelics)
- Key mechanisms: stress modulation, immunity, cognition, energy
- Extracts vs powders vs whole mushroom
- Safety, contraindications & realistic expectations
- How to actually integrate mushrooms into daily life
Week 2 – Cognition, Focus & the Nervous System (Thurs March 12)
- Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps (and supporting mushrooms)
- Neuroscience, neuroplasticity & traditional context
- ADHD, burnout, creative work, mental fatigue
- Sourcing, quality control & dosing strategies
Week 3 – Stress, Immunity & Longevity (Thurs March 19)
- Reishi, Chaga, Turkey Tail
- HPA axis, immune modulation, inflammation
- Traditional use vs modern research
- Short-term vs long-term use
Week 4 – Performance, Resilience & the Bigger Picture (Thurs March 26)
- Maitake, Shiitake, Cordyceps (metabolic & physical resilience)
- Mushrooms alongside breathwork, nutrition & lifestyle practices
- Designing a personalised, realistic mushroom protocol
Week 5 - Sourcing Functional Mushrooms (Weds April 1)
- Extract quality
- Sourcing
- Dosing nuance
- Navigating the supplement market
Participants will receive a recorded copy of each session.
Oli Genn-Bash is an educator and consultant working at the intersection of functional mushrooms, mycotherapy, psychedelics, and contemporary wellness culture.
