Embracing Mindful Eating with Wise Bar: A Conversation with Josh Dominick

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Episode Overview

In this episode of the ‘Made to Sustain' podcast, host Kelly D'Amico welcomes Josh Dominick, co-founder of Wise Bar. They discuss the journey and philosophy behind Wise Bar—the first functional mushroom bar on the market, incorporating 100% organic ingredients and sustainable practices. Josh shares the inspiration behind Wise Bar, its all-natural ingredient approach, the benefits of functional mushrooms such as Lion’s Mane and Reishi, and their collaboration with Fantastic Fungi for a new product. The conversation also highlights challenges in production and distribution, mindful eating, sustainability efforts, including partnerships with environmental organizations, and the importance of educating consumers on the benefits of whole food ingredients.

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction to Mushrooms and Mindful Eating

00:32 Welcome to the Made to Sustain Podcast

00:49 Introducing Wise Bar with Josh Dominick

01:46 The Journey of Creating Wise Bar

03:33 Challenges and Innovations in Functional Mushroom Bars

07:20 Mindful Eating and the Benefits of Mushrooms

09:37 Sustainability and Environmental Impact

12:46 Debating Natural vs. Processed Sugars

17:24 Future of Food and Wise Bar's Vision

20:02 Exploring WiseBar's Ingredients

21:53 Challenges in Retail and Distribution

26:56 Sustainability and Functional Foods

31:23 Innovative Products in the Market

33:29 Future of Functional Mushrooms

35:35 Educating Consumers on Functional Foods

38:46 WiseBar's Mission and Community Support

Links:

• Madetosustain.com
• Wise-bar.com
• https://fantasticfungi.com
• Plant-Based Diet Documentaries

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