Right when I left Google, I indulged in a 12:30 p.m. yoga class one Thursday afternoon to embrace my new freedom. Before hitting SkyTing, I meandered into Anima Mundi (have you been??) to snag a little something to help my practice feel more juicy.

The girl who helped me couldn’t have recommended Alice more emphatically - and next thing I knew, I was in the most delicious pigeon pose of my life. Talk about meeting yourself where you are!

I quickly became a fan of the brand; not just for the physical vibes (and the aesthetics, my lordddd) but for the thoughtfulness and research behind the products. Alice is a line of (non-psychoactive) functional mushroom chocolates that make ritualizing everyday moments like sleep, pleasure, and work delicious and effective.

I love the brand’s whole story - the founders are firm believers in food as medicine and worked tirelessly to create the perfect formulas for each of their three products. I respect the hell out of their commitment to research beyond just functional mushrooms, too:

Although Alice products highlight functional mushrooms, we are passionate about the potential for psilocybin mushrooms to help heal trauma, manage everyday stresses and bring people joy. Alice donates a portion of profits to The Hope Project and is a founding member of the Microdosing Collective, two non-profits advocating for access to psychedelic support and research.

Recently, after a cold DM to the Alice team, they were kind enough to send me their Discovery Kit so I could check out the full product line. Reader, I am smitten!

I’ve had a lot of fun experimenting with the three strains (Happy Ending, Brainstorm, and Nightcap) over the past month and was inspired to create a mood board for each one. If you want to learn more about the brand, check out their feature in Forbes.

Alice was kind enough to offer Brightsiding readers 25% off all orders placed before or on 10/31 (Halloween!). You can shop using this link or any others included in this newsletter. Use code BOGS15. If a purchase is made, I may earn a small commission, but this newsletter is not sponsored by Alice otherwise. I’m just a genuine fangirl!

As always, thanks for being here. And don’t forget to vote next week!

Happy Ending

The Vibe:

Red lighting. Your favorite bra. A spritz of Tom Ford Black Orchid - heavy, sweet, sensual. Everything is a little sharper. You are that girl. Red lipstick and a lighter at the bottom of your bag. All systems go. You’re out on the town, and anything could happen. Or maybe you’re at home; dressed up for only yourself with your favorite record on. You know what you want and it’s yours for the taking.

How I like to use it:

I’ve enjoyed taking these before SkyTing to help me sink a little deeper into my body, or before a night out dancing with the girls. You don’t have to be in a relationship to turn the dial up on your pleasure & sensuality. One square will have you throwing your shoulders back and channeling your inner Anora. (Side note, EVERYONE go see Anora.)

From Alice:

Enjoy one square of happy ending daily for overall sexual wellness. The ingredients compound in the body over time to help balance your hormones for optimal health. Take 2-3 squares before an intimate encounter ;)

Brainstorm

The Vibe:

Walking to work with Donna Summer in your ears. Elle Woods getting into Harvard Law. Raven Baxter getting a psychic vision. Writing the best email of your life, and signing off “ciao”. The feeling of opening up a new planner. Losing track of time in a meeting room with your work wife, cracking the code on a solution for your prickliest client. Realizing you know exactly what to do next - and you can. Anything is possible.

How I like to use it:

I love taking this after lunch for a non-caffeinated pick-me-up. I have ADHD, and I’ve also enjoyed experimenting with these on the days I don’t take medication. One square of Brainstorm has me feeling plugged in, clear, and focused on whatever task it at hand; boring admin work or sky’s-the-limit planning.

From Alice:

Enjoy one square of brainstorming daily in the morning or afternoon for an instant boost of natural energy and focus. Know that you are working to regrow your brain with everyday use.

Nightcap

The Vibe:

Jammies on, tucked in, your favorite babysitter reading you your favorite story before bed. You’re excited to enter dreamland and see what subconscious adventure awaits. It’s the last thing you eat before brushing your teeth with your boyfriend or writing your midnight manifesto. It’s the soft patch of moonlight on the carpet in your bedroom. It’s the drowsiness that comes after pillow talk with your best friend during a sleepover. It’s ... ahhh. Rest.

How I like to use it:

Every single night, I write down my highs and lows in a bright green notebook that lives on my bedside table. Taking a square of Nightcap right before this ritual and a few deep breaths while the dark chocolate melts on my tongue is the perfect way to help me sink into the restful part of my day and wind down with intention. Then, I read a few pages of my book while my eyes feel a delightful sensation of heaviness before I’m lured into dreamland. Before I know it, it’s lights out.

SIDE NOTE: I'm happy to report that Nightcap doesn’t make my dreams crazy. Or, I should say, crazier than usual.

From Alice:

Enjoy one square of nightcap an hour before bedtime for an immediate sensation of relaxation in the mind and body. Taking this overtime will help to recreate healthy sleep patterns and deeper sleep.