Our story

Our Story: Why I Created Mushies

Mushies was born in 2020, during the UK lockdown—a time of uncertainty, frustration, and, for many, a deep disillusionment with mainstream health advice.

For me, it was personal. In my 20s, I struggled with my health—physically and mentally. The conventional wisdom from governments and so-called experts did nothing to help. So, I took matters into my own hands.

I went down the rabbit hole of research, diving into the science of human health. I learned about the power of diet, movement, mindfulness, sunlight, and nature. I discovered the hidden dangers of processed foods, toxins, artificial light, and pollution.

I've always been fascinated by the natural world, but this journey turned that curiosity into an obsession. I wanted to understand exactly how the human body works—how to fuel it, optimise it, and thrive. And as I pieced everything together, my health transformed. My energy soared. My mind became sharper. Everything started to make sense.

At the core of it all was one fundamental truth: health is metabolism.

The Metabolic Framework for Health

Your body runs on energy. You take it in, convert it into action, and release it. This process—metabolism—is the foundation of both good and bad health. If your metabolism is working optimally, you feel and perform at your best. If it’s dysfunctional, you don’t. Simple as that.

And the key to optimising metabolism? Nature.

We are animals. We evolved under natural light cycles, eating real food, moving daily, and living in close-knit communities. To feel our best, we don’t need to abandon modern life and live in the wilderness (though that does sound appealing).

We just need to align with nature’s principles—eating nutrient-dense foods, getting sunlight, moving daily, prioritising rest, and minimising toxic inputs.

In fact, there are many studies showing that being in nature reduces cortisol and inflammation, and improves immune function, cognition and mood. 

Understanding health from this metabolic perspective puts the power back in our hands.

It’s not about following rigid diets or fad wellness trends. It’s about making simple, nature-rooted choices that work with your biology, not against it.

Where Mushrooms Fit In

This is where Mushies comes in.

When it comes to natural, metabolism-boosting foods, mushrooms are some of the most powerful tools we have. For thousands of years, cultures worldwide have used them for energy, cognition, immunity, and longevity. And now, modern science is proving what traditional wisdom has known all along—mushrooms contain unique compounds that profoundly support metabolic health.

There was just one problem: I don’t like mushrooms.

I’ve tried—believe me—but I just can’t get past the taste and texture. And even if I could, walk into any supermarket and you’ll only find a handful of common varieties. But in reality, there are hundreds of medicinal mushrooms, each with its own unique benefits.

So I set out to solve this problem—to bring the power of mushrooms to the masses in a way that’s easy, effective, and actually enjoyable.

The Mushies Mission

At Mushies, we create high-quality, meticulously extracted mushroom supplements and blends that help people improve their metabolic health without the hassle of cooking or eating mushrooms. But we’re not just here to sell products.

We’re here to educate and empower.

We want to help people take control of their long-term health—not just with mushrooms, but with a holistic, science-backed approach to metabolic wellness.

The world is waking up to the importance of metabolic health, and we want to be at the forefront of this movement—shouting from the rooftops about how mushrooms can be your greatest ally in the pursuit of a longer, healthier, and happier life.

If that sounds like something you’re into, welcome to the Mushies family. Let’s thrive together.

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