Meeting Stigma with Curiosity with Alice Policand and Suzanne Khan
Today we are joined by Alice Policand and Suzanne Khan of Bien.health. They open up about their personal journeys that led them to explore the realm of microdosing, including how Suzanne, a biochemist engineer turned product enthusiast, first experienced earth medicine and how Alice’s mental health challenges paved the way for her to become a founder of Bien.
Listen in to learn about the nuances of working with truffles versus mushrooms, as well as the story behind the farm they use to source truffles. You’ll hear about the multitude of benefits microdosing offers and why Alice and Suzanne are dedicated to ensuring each product is perfect, safe, potent, and cultivated with precision. They also discuss the transformative power of microdosing in dealing with life's challenges, bringing clarity to day-to-day experiences, and fostering a reconnection with one's true self.
Listen to the Full Episode:
What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
How Bien.health was created.
How Suzanne became involved in microdosing.
Her first experience with earth medicine.
How Alice’s mental health issues prompted her experience with earth medicine.
The difference between working with truffles and mushrooms.
The story of the farm they purchase the truffles from.
What benefits you can receive from microdosing.
The power of community.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“The day you have a [plant medicine] experience, you are dying to share it with others.” - Suzanne Khan
“We want to make sure the product is perfect, it’s safe, it is potent and it has been well-cultivated until it reaches you.”- Alice Policand
“Earth medicine allows you to reconnect with your true self.”- Alice Policand
