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Today Bill sits down with Sean McDonald to talk about his functional sparkling beverage Melting Forest, which combines functional mushrooms and adaptogenic herbs for a variety of health benefits.
FOLLOW US: @wearelasober; @meltingforest
CHECK OUT OUR MERCH: www.lasober.com

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