Targeted Mycotherapy for Women’s Health
EVENT DATE:
27 May
2026
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WITH:
Sophie
Barrett
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Our next free webinar is Targeted Mycotherapy for Women’s Health
Women’s health is defined by the dynamic interplay of endocrine signalling, immune resilience, gut integrity, and metabolic homeostasis. As these physiological markers evolve from the reproductive years through perimenopause and healthy ageing, practitioners require adaptive, evidence-based tools to restore balance and mitigate the impact of systemic stress.
Event details
Agenda
Join Medical Herbalist and Naturopath Sophie Barrett for this practitioner-focused webinar exploring the strategic application of medicinal mushrooms within integrative women’s health. Moving beyond general adaptogenic support, this session examines the specific molecular pathways, including HPA-axis modulation, microbiome optimization, and neuro-inflammatory regulation, through which functional mushrooms can support clinical outcomes.
Key Areas Explored:
- Endocrine & Hormonal Regulation: Leveraging fungi to modulate HPA-axis activity and support hormonal balance during PMS, perimenopause, and menopause.
- Gut-Immune-Reproductive Axis: Utilizing prebiotic fungal polysaccharides to enhance microbial diversity, strengthen mucosal immunity, and modulate systemic inflammation.
- Metabolic & Reproductive Resilience: Supporting endocrine health in complex presentations such as PCOS and fertility, with a focus on metabolic optimization and oxidative stress reduction.
- Mucosal & Urogenital Health: Evidence-based strategies for maintaining vaginal microbiome homeostasis and supporting mucosal barrier resilience.
Participants will gain practical, actionable insights into integrating mycotherapy safely and effectively into existing clinical protocols. By synthesizing current research with clinical experience, this webinar empowers practitioners to adopt an evidence-informed approach to supporting female health across the entire lifespan.
By the end of this webinar, practitioners will be able to:
- Identify and Differentiate Bioactive Compounds: Understand the specific roles of beta-glucans, triterpenes, and secondary metabolites in modulating female endocrine and immune pathways.
- Evaluate Clinical Quality: Distinguish standardized, high-potency fungal extracts, ensuring the use of products with proven bioavailability and traceability.
- Implement Targeted Protocols: Confidently select and integrate specific medicinal mushrooms (e.g., Reishi for HPA-axis support, Lion’s Mane for neuro-inflammation) into complex clinical cases involving PMS, PCOS, and perimenopausal transitions.
- Manage Safety and Interactions: Navigate potential contraindications and effectively combine mycotherapy with existing nutritional frameworks for optimal patient outcomes.
Who is this course suitable for?
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a student, or simply passionate about nutrition, our free webinars are open to everyone and a space to learn, ask questions, and hear from experts in the field.
With
Sophie Barrett is a Medical Herbalist & Naturopath DipCNM, mANP, with over a decade of experience in integrative health and a passion for bridging traditional plant wisdom with modern science. Based in London, she runs a thriving clinical practice where she formulates bespoke botanical and functional mushroom protocols under her “Sharing Plant Wisdom” ethos; helping clients restore balance across digestion, immunity, mood, and skin health. Holding a distinction in Herbal Medicine and Naturopathy from the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM), Sophie has become a leading educator in the field of natural medicine. She lectures internationally to health practitioners and consults for wellness brands, translating the latest research in mycology and adaptogenic herbs into practical, everyday well-being solutions.
Sophie Barrett
Head of Education at Hifas da Terra UK
Sophie’s work focuses on the synergy between plants, fungi and human physiology, with a particular interest in how functional mushrooms like Reishi, Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps support resilience, cognition, and natural beauty from within. Her insights have been featured in The Times, The Telegraph, British Vogue, Sheerluxe, True Health, Red Magazine and numerous other publications. When she isn’t in clinic or teaching, Sophie co-hosts nature-based retreats and continues to inspire others to take a preventative, holistic approach to health through the intelligent use of botanicals and fungi.
Event information
Cost | Free |
Date | 27 May 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Mode | Online |
Materials | N/A |
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