The vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a mass of branching, thread-like hyphae.
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On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared takes a deep dive into Lion's Mane, one of the most talked-about medicinal mushrooms for cognitive health, focus, memory, mood, and nervous system support. Jared explores the fascinating history of this unique mushroom, the science behind compounds like hericenones and erinacines, and how they may support nerve growth factor (NGF) and neuroplasticity. He reviews human clinical research on cognitive performance, mood, stress, and long-term brain health while helping listeners understand the differences between powders, extracts, capsules, gummies, fruiting body products, and mycelium-based supplements. Jared also shares his personal experience using Lion's Mane, discusses practical dosing strategies, and explains how to combine it with other supplements and lifestyle habits to support healthy brain function and overall vitality.Products:Lion's Mane: https://vitalitynutrition.com/collections/lions-mane Visit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Joseph Dahmen is an architect and the founder of the Biogenic Architecture Lab at the University of British Columbia. The lab's lead designer, Isobel McLean, also joins this conversation. She works at the intersection of architecture, microbiology, and biofabrication. And together, Joseph and Isobel are experimenting with mycelium—the vast network of fungal threads that grows through soil, wood, and other organic matter. They're looking at its potential as a building material that can be grown rather than manufactured. For example, when grown through sawdust and other plant fibers, mycelium acts as a natural binder, creating a solid, biodegradable material that can provide insulation, a lot like conventional foam. This work is practical and speculative, and it asks whether the materials of the future might be cultivated, allowed to change over time, and eventually returned to the earth. Mycelium could be especially useful in northern communities, where the logistics of construction can be complicated and expensive. And in many ways, those communities magnify problems that exist throughout the construction industry in general—rising transportation costs, dependence on long supply chains, material waste, and the carbon emissions associated with producing and moving building materials. So, Joseph, Isobel, and their team of architects and scientists are imagining a different model—one where communities could eventually grow useful materials closer to where they're needed, using locally available resources to create products appropriate to a particular region and climate. Materials that don't have to travel as far to get where they need to go, and that, at the end of their useful lives, can biodegrade rather than become another permanent layer of waste.
GUEST: https://leecarrollherbalist.com/ https://www.instagram.com/leecarrollherbalist/ MENTIONS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergothioneine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erinacine https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006295223005257 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta-glucan MUSHROOM HOUR: https://welcometomushroomhour.com https://www.instagram.com/mushroomhourpodcast https://tiktok.com/@welcome_to_mushroom_hour Show Music courtesy of the one and only Chris Peck: https://peckthetowncrier.bandcamp.com/ TOPICS COVERED: Herbal Medicine Industry Importance of Ergothioneine Fungal Receptors in the Human Body Fungal Archaeology & EthnomycologyGourmet Ape Theory Fiber & Beta-Glucans Anti-Oxidants and Protein Turnover Fungal Lifecycle and Innovation Fungal Fermented Substrates Distinguishing Different Mycelium-Based Medicinals Assessing “Full Spectrum” Claims Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Bitter Molecule Receptors in the Heart
Recorded live on the show floor at SIAL Canada in Montreal, this Summer Bonus episode of The Food Professor podcast marks a first: an ingredient company winning the show's startup pitch competition. Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois sit down with Asha Wheeldon, Founder and CEO of Kula Foods and a member of the Maia Farms team, and Jason Mackay, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Maia Farms, just hours after the Vancouver company added more hardware to its trophy shelf. Maia Farms makes functional mushroom food ingredients. The company combines oyster mushroom powder with Canadian yellow pea protein and extrudes it into grounds, shreds, chunks and strips that mimic ground beef, pulled meat and chicken. The result is 66 per cent protein per 100 grams, a heavy dose of fibre and iron, a two-year shelf life and no cold storage required. Crucially for manufacturers, the extrudates survive the retort process where soy and pea proteins break down, which is why 100-year-old Pembroke, Ontario soup canner Sprague Foods signed on as a partner. Asha explains how a two-and-a-half-minute pitch built on storytelling rather than numbers won over the judges, and why trust and partnership are Maia's real proof points, including work with the Greater Vancouver Food Bank that has helped feed hundreds of thousands of families. Jason unpacks the technology behind the ingredient and what comes next: cracking mushroom mycelium at commercial scale through liquid fermentation, moving from 3,000-litre proof-of-concept batches to 20,000 litres, with global ingredient players like ADM and Cargill circling mycelium as a clean-label fat mimic and binder. The conversation turns to a bigger question Michael and Sylvain saw play out across the show: is Canada on the cusp of an ingredient renaissance? Pitch competitions usually reward consumer-ready products, from popsicles to upcycled coffee grounds. This year, the fundamentals of food won. The panel connects that shift to front-of-pack labelling, the clean-label push, manufacturers hunting for protein, fibre and iron without wrecking taste and texture, and the trust that Brand Canada's food safety reputation carries into export markets. They also tackle affordability. With beef and chicken prices climbing, Sylvain's "protein orphans" are being left behind, and GLP-1 users are pushing protein demand higher still. A shelf-stable, high-protein ingredient that disappears into a lasagna or pasta sauce when seasoned properly is a genuinely different answer to food insecurity. Plus: what winning an award actually does for a young company, why Maia was the only mushroom ingredient supplier on the SIAL floor, and the company's plan to bring business home to Canada after building traction in the US, Mexico, Singapore and Japan. A smart, optimistic listen on where Canadian food innovation goes next. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Visiting Professor in Food Policy and Distribution at McGill University and a Professor in Food Distribution and Policy in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University.Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. He is one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability with over 775 published peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Charlebois is also an editor for the prestigious Trends in Food Science Technology journal. He co-hosts The Food Professor podcast, discussing issues in the food, foodservice, grocery and restaurant industries and which is the most listened Canadian management podcast in Canada. Every year since 2012, he has published the now highly anticipated Canadian Food Price Report, which provides an overview of food price trends for the coming year. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, nationally as well as internationally. He has testified on several occasions before parliamentary committees on food policy-related issues as an expert witness. He has been asked to act as an advisor on food and agricultural policies in many Canadian provinces and other countries.With extensive experience collaborating with businesses, governments, and NGOs, Dr. Charlebois combines academic rigor with practical expertise, making him one of the most influential voices in the global agri-food landscape. His work continues to advance the understanding of food systems, fostering innovation and resilience in a rapidly evolving industry. In 2025, he received the prestigious Charles III medal recognizing his tremendous work in informing Canadians about food issues. Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail, The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the National Retail Federation (NRF) as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025, and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.
Finally!After over 100 episodes I am finally doing an interview on Medicinal Mushrooms. These foods have been a part of my life for almost two decades and I have experienced multiple personal benefits and witnessed many in others.Today I sit down with Derek Fleming, herbalist and founder of New Earth Organics, to talk about medicinal mushrooms — the science, the history, the marketing myths, and the practical ways to get them into your daily life.Derek has been deep in this world for 20 years, and his take is one grounded in practicality and tradition. He views these fungi as foods, not supplements, and the longer you use them, the more they work. Whether you're brand new to mushrooms or already taking lion's mane, reishi, a blend or otherwise, this conversation will deepen your understanding of medicinal mushrooms and further your dedication to keeping them in your life.This is what we've got for you in this episode:4:00 – Why Derek started New Earth Organics and his passion for plant medicine and food as medicine6:40 – The proactive vs. reactive approach to health and teaching the next generation fundamental wellness14:52 – The history of medicinal mushrooms and how fungi have been on earth for 1.3 billion years16:23 – Humans share 67–70% DNA overlap with fungi, making us closer to mushrooms than mushrooms are to plants17:20 – How consuming mushrooms lets us piggyback on their evolved immune and digestive systems20:18 – How marketing has confused the medicinal mushroom space and what to watch out for22:02 – Mycelium as the "internet of the earth" and its role in ecosystems and regenerative agriculture26:54 – The mycelium vs. fruiting body debate debunked and why mycelium on grain is not filler31:19 – Why myceliated grain is like sauerkraut — the fermentation process transforms it into something completely different33:41 – Exopolysaccharides (EPS), the mycelium-only compounds that feed beneficial gut bacteria37:09 – How EPS drives butyrate production for natural GLP-1 activity, gut healing, and reduced brain inflammation41:38 – Lion's mane breakdown — erinacines in the mycelium and hericenones in the fruiting body and why both matter43:24 – Lion's mane for cognitive function, nerve damage recovery, and digestive tract support45:36 – Why mushrooms work better the longer you take them and how they modulate the immune system over time47:05 – Where to start with medicinal mushrooms and why blends are the easiest entry point49:26 – Reishi for stress, liver, heart, and kidney support and the doctrine of signatures explained51:29 – Maitake for blood sugar, insulin regulation, glutathione, and antioxidant defense54:01 – Turkey tail for immune modulation and protection against EMFs and radiation56:51 – Cordyceps for energy, oxygen utilization, mitochondrial support, and lymphatic stimulation — for men and women1:02:44 – How New Earth Organics differs with a whole food, full life cycle, no chemical solvent approach1:04:42 – Why chasing high beta-glucan content misses the point and why whole powder has superior prebiotic effect1:10:31 – Mushrooms and serious illness — starting with a blend and layering specific ones based on individual needs1:12:18 – Hitting the fundamentals first (food, water, sleep, mindset) and then layering mushrooms on top1:13:25 – Mushrooms are food, easy to add to anything, and the legend of medicinal mushroom popcorn1:16:58 – Pearl powder and its conchiolin protein for skin firmness, oral health, calming, and sleep support1:20:14 – Pearl, poria mushroom, and jujube tea as a deeply tranquilizing combination1:21:14 – How to incorporate mushrooms into daily food — matcha, soups, eggs, yogurt, and baking1:22:15 – Use code SASCHA10 at newearthorganics.com to saveFind Derek and explore the world of medicinal mushrooms and tonic herbs:IG: https://www.instagram.com/newearthorganicsWebsite: https://newearthorganics.com/Use code SASCHA10 to save!--------------------------------------------Find me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saschakalivoda/IG: https://www.instagram.com/saschaksays/Website: www.sovereigncollective.orgSovereign Collective Shop: https://sovereigncollective.org/shop/You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@saschasays/videosBitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Tfl1Zo021FcXEmail: sascha @ sovereigncollective.org#medicinalmushrooms #mushrooms #reishi #fungi #mushroom #mycology #lionsmane #cordyceps #adaptogens #chaga #lionsmanemushroom #wellness #health #reishimushroom #turkeytail #medicinalherbs #organic #vegan #healthylifestyle #nootropics #mushlove #mushroomsofinstagram #superfoods #magicmushrooms #shiitake #gourmetmushrooms #plantmedicine #mushroomcoffee #wildmushrooms #shrooms
Dr. Carole Keim welcomes entrepreneur and innovator Miki Agrawal to The Baby Manual for a thought-provoking conversation about sustainability, parenting, and how caring for our children can also mean caring for the planet they will inherit. Best known for founding Thinx and TUSHY, Miki shares the inspiration behind her newest venture, HIRO Diapers, and explains how becoming a mother led her to rethink one of the biggest sources of household waste: disposable diapers. Together, Dr. Keim and Miki explore how innovation, nature, and practical parenting solutions can work hand in hand. Miki explains the environmental challenges posed by disposable diapers and introduces the science behind HIRO Diapers, which pair reduced-plastic diapers with beneficial fungi designed to help accelerate biodegradation in landfills. She also discusses postpartum products, elimination communication, and ways families can make environmentally conscious choices without sacrificing convenience. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Keim and Miki encourage parents to remember that even small, thoughtful actions can add up to meaningful change for future generations. Key Moments 00:00 – Why diapers deserve their own episode Dr. Keim explains why she dedicated an entire episode to diapers and reviews disposable diapers, cloth diapers, and elimination communication before introducing today's guest. 12:59 – Meet Miki Agrawal and her entrepreneurial journey Miki shares her background, from founding WILD, THINX, and TUSHY to becoming inspired by motherhood to rethink disposable diapers. 17:47 – The environmental impact of disposable diapers Learn why billions of diapers end up in landfills, how long they last, and what motivated Miki to look for a better solution. 19:55 – The idea behind HIRO Diapers Miki describes the inspiration that led her to fungi-based diaper technology and the years of research behind the product. 23:42 – How the fungi system works Discover how the fungal pouch is designed to activate after disposal, why it stays separate from the baby, and the safety considerations behind it. 26:21 – Supporting parents beyond diapers Dr. Keim and Miki discuss postpartum recovery, period underwear, bidets, and products that can make the postpartum period more comfortable. 27:40 – Elimination communication and using fewer diapers The conversation explores early potty awareness, reducing diaper use, and balancing convenience with sustainability. 30:10 – Building an eco-conscious parenting community Miki explains HIRO's broader mission of educating parents about elimination communication, non-toxic living, and environmentally conscious parenting. 31:00 – Small choices can make a big difference The discussion turns to plastic pollution, ecosystem health, and how everyday parenting decisions can contribute to meaningful environmental change. 37:10 – Where parents can learn more Miki shares where families can find HIRO Diapers, follow the company's work, and connect with her mission online. About Miki Agrawal: Miki Agrawal is the creative force behind acclaimed social enterprises TUSHY (the modern bidet brand), THINX (period-proof underwear), and WILD (NYC's first gluten-free pizza concept), collectively valued at over $250 million. Miki is the author of best-selling books "DO COOL SH*T" and "DISRUPT-HER”. Her next company, HIRO, is a revolutionary nature-based start-up harnessing ancient technology - fungi - to help solve the global plastic crisis. Their first product is a baby diaper that is designed to return to the earth with the help of friendly fungi. (They chose diapers to launch with because they're the #1 household plastic waste item that takes 400+ years to decompose in a landfill - and each baby uses ~6,000 diapers in their lifetime. Wild, right?) HIRO Diapers' mission is to return to the earth with the help of little HIRO Myco-pods that you add in during the diaper change. They're soft, safe, unbleached (the only one!), high-performing, and ready to change the game. Check out HiroDiapers.com to learn more. Recognized as one of Fast Company's "Most Creative People," a "Young Global Leader" by the World Economic Forum, and named one of INC's "Most Impressive Women Entrepreneurs," Miki brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the stage as a keynote speaker. Her authentic talks have been validated by audiences at MindValley, EO, and Capitalism.com, who have voted for her as the #1 best speaker among hundreds of speakers. Miki's compelling presentations delve into her 20+ years of entrepreneurial adventures, from boldly inventing products in traditionally taboo categories to creatively launching and scaling them exponentially. She openly shares her authentic revelations, embracing the colorful journey that defines her. When you experience Miki on stage, you'll witness more than a speaker; she's a dynamic, truth-telling performer delivering an unforgettable one-woman show. Combining her captivating presence with her profound insights into innovation and creative marketing, Miki's presentations have the power to drive any company towards innovative transformation. For more, go to mikiagrawal.com/speaking __ Resources discussed in this episode: The Holistic Mamas Handbook is available on Amazon The Baby Manual is also available on Amazon TUSHY: HelloTushy.com Thinx: Thinx.com HIRO: HiroDiapers.com Check out all of Dr Carole Keim's must-haves and essentials for your little one: https://www.amazon.com/shop/drcarolekeim __ Contact Dr. Carole Keim, MD Linktree linktr.ee/drkeim Tiktok @dr.keim Instagram DoctorAtYourDoor Website CaroleKeim.com Contact Miki Agrawal: Website: MikiAgrawal.com LinkedIn: MikiAgrawal Instagram: MikiAgrawal ---FullScript VitaminsUse this link to get 10% off and free shipping for orders over $50.HIRO DiapersUse code DRCAROLEKEIM for a discount at checkout. Click here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Stewart Alsop sits down with investor and entrepreneur Adnan Hassan on the Crazy Wisdom Podcast to explore his thesis on creating a small state asset class, using evolutionary insights from asteroids, dinosaurs, and mycelium as a framework for understanding resilient systems. Hassan brings his background in Silicon Valley technology, New York and Washington finance, and sovereign funds—including senior leadership roles at the World Bank—to explain why 162 of the world's 200 states are actually small states with populations under 12 million, and why these distributed, autonomous entities might be best positioned to survive the coming global shocks from AI, currency disruption, and the wobbling international order. For more information about Hassan's work, visit www.sac-holding.com (SAC stands for Small State Asset Class), where you can find two-minute videos explaining his approach to building this new financial architecture.Timestamps00:00 Introduction and the asteroid, dinosaur, mycelium thesis as a framework for understanding evolutionary survival patterns across billions of years05:00 Global order institutions are wobbling while currency systems evolve and AI emerges, creating simultaneous shocks that favor adaptable networked systems over large centralized structures10:00 Small states defined as populations under 12 million represent 162 of 200 global economies, contradicting assumptions that most nations are large centralized powers15:00 States behave as selfish entities seeking regulatory control while individuals seek autonomy, creating tension as the Westphalian system undergoes fundamental transformation20:00 Cooperation versus competition in human systems, examining how KYC requirements and state surveillance are expanding globally including in America and Argentina25:00 Small states are most interested in rule-based global order because they need protection from larger powers, unlike powerful nations that prefer unconstrained action30:00 Of the twenty richest countries by per capita GDP, seventeen are small states, yet no small state asset class exists in financial markets35:00 Uncorrelated assets provide diversification protection for investors, while small states offer geographic distribution across Caribbean, Africa, Europe, Gulf, and Pacific regions40:00 Cross-border family business collaboration between small states will increase, leading to knowledge sharing and a proposed Davos for small states event45:00 The individual sits at the core of this framework, with AI enabling creative minds in small places to access world-class resources previously impossible50:00 Demonstration of accessible technology costing only ten dollars shows how AI removes barriers, allowing creativity to become the distinguishing factor for entrepreneurs globallyKey Insights1. Adnan Hassan presents a thesis grounded in billions of years of evolutionary data, arguing that systems which survive major shocks share common characteristics: they are autonomous, networked, cooperative, resilient, and lack single points of failure. He uses the asteroid strike that killed the dinosaurs as his central metaphor, noting that while massive dinosaurs went extinct, smaller organisms like mycelium, ants, bees, and marsupials survived because of their distributed and adaptable nature. Hassan believes we are currently experiencing a similar asteroid-level shock to our global systems through the simultaneous disruption of the rule-based global order, currency systems, and artificial intelligence, all happening at once over the next three to five years.2. Hassan identifies 162 out of 200 global states and economies as small states, defined as having populations under 12 million people. This number surprises most people, including sophisticated observers who typically guess around 60 or 70. Even more striking, 17 of the 20 richest countries by per capita GDP are small states, representing 85 percent of the wealthiest nations. These small states have disproportionate resources to deploy internationally and the greatest interest in maintaining a rule-based global order since they have the most to lose from chaos and cannot rely on size or military power for protection.3. The current global institutional framework established after World War Two, including the UN, IMF, World Bank, and WTO, is fundamentally wobbling and reaching the end of an era. Hassan argues that states are inherently selfish creatures addicted to regulatory sovereignty and control, but the systems designed to give these states structure and credibility are now failing. This represents the first major restructuring of the global order since the post-World War Two period, which itself followed 400 years of colonial systems. The transition period will be characterized by significant chaos and convulsions throughout the global system.4. Hassan advocates for creating a new small states asset class in financial markets, which does not currently exist despite small states representing the majority of countries and the wealthiest per capita economies. This asset class would provide large institutional investors like pension funds and sovereign wealth funds with globally diversified, potentially uncorrelated assets while simultaneously supporting political and economic structures that embody the evolutionary principles of survival through distributed, autonomous, networked cooperation. The small states asset class represents both sound evolutionary strategy and pragmatic investment opportunity.5. Technology without philosophy is efficiency without purpose, a concern Hassan raised as early as 1994 when he helped prototype the first electronic trading market on the internet. He witnessed the naive optimism of Silicon Valley technologists who believed simply throwing tools over the wall would create a better world, but this approach made both good and bad activities more efficient. Social media demonstrated this danger by efficiently creating disruption and loss of trust in political systems. Hassan warns that the same mistake is being made with AI, where powerful tools are being deployed without adequate philosophical framework or consideration of consequences.6. Small states and their leading families will find more common language and shared understanding with each other across geographic boundaries than with larger neighboring states. A family business in Montevideo has an easier conversation with counterparts in Singapore or New Zealand than with businesses in Sao Paulo because small state actors recognize each other's unique realities and circumstances. Hassan plans to create a Davos for small states in 2027 to facilitate this knowledge sharing among the mycelium colony, allowing different nodes to exchange innovations and strategies across the distributed global network of small state actors.7. The optimistic future involves unleashing individual creativity globally by giving people access to AI-enabled tools that provide world-class legal, financial, and consulting advice in their language of choice. The solopreneur can now become a conglomerate, with individuals no longer constrained by lack of access to execution machinery. Hassan envisions young people in places like Gabon, Swaziland, or Uruguay having the same access to sophisticated business infrastructure as those in traditional power centers, with the distinguishing factor being creativity of mind rather than geographic or institutional privilege. Small states can pivot faster on regulatory frameworks, sometimes achieving in a dinner meeting what takes large states three years of legislative, executive, and judicial wrangling.
What if the answer to floristry's floral foam problem could be grown instead of manufactured?In this episode, Bec sits down with Kristina Bircsak of Miconet Solutions, creator of Natriform — a plant-based floral mechanic grown from hemp and mycelium, developed right here in Australia in collaboration with working florists.Bec and Kristina first met at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, where Kristina's incredible mycelium sculpture was turning heads. But what started as a hobby — growing mycelium fibreboard with her partner to replace single-use plastics — soon became something much bigger. After attending a sustainability workshop at MIFGS, Kristina discovered just how damaging floral foam really is: breaking down into microplastics, harmful to touch and breathe, and quietly embedded in an industry built around nature.Kristina also shares the deeply personal moment behind it all. Seven years ago she survived bowel cancer, and it changed everything — what she cared about, what she wanted to leave behind, and the impact she wanted to make on the world. Natriform is her answer.Together, Bec and Kristina dig into:• What Natriform actually is — mycelium as the glue, hemp as the structure, and why growing a product is like "taming a beast"• The hundreds of prototypes tested over years, using rescued secondhand flowers• What it's like to use on the bench: overnight soaking, planned workflows, fridge storage, and that satisfying stem grip• Why casket arrangements and the funeral industry could be transformed by it• End of life: it dries out, crumbles into your compost or garden bed — and might even grow you a crop of mushrooms• The AS 5810 home-compostable wrap that keeps every drip contained• Why hemp and mycelium make it genuinely sustainable from start to finish — low water, fast growing, soil regenerating• How feedback from florists directly shaped the product (bigger, deeper blocks are on the way)• The industry tide turning against foam — MIFGS, the RHS and a foam-free Chelsea• What's next: full-scale production, new shapes and quick tutorials• And Kristina's advice for any florist wanting to take one step towards foam free: educate yourself, and change just one thingIf you've ever tried to ditch the foam and slipped back because the alternatives were too fiddly or time consuming, this conversation will give you real hope — an Australian-made product designed with florists, for florists, is nearly here.Find Kristina and follow Natriform's journey:Website: miconetsolutions.com.auFollow Miconet Solutions on Instagram and Facebook for product updates and release newsAbout the guest: Kristina Bircsak is the co-creator of Natriform and founder of Miconet Solutions. What began as a hobby growing mycelium fibreboard to replace single-use plastics became a years-long mission to develop a genuinely sustainable, Australian-grown alternative to floral foam — developed in collaboration with florists and mentors across the industry.Follow Dish the Dirt on Instagram: @_dishthedirt_
THE HOOKWhat if a child could be pulled back from the brink of death by a cell that never existed in nature? In this episode, we explore synthetic cell engineering and custom cell printing as one colony races to save a dying boy while their world transforms around them.EPISODE OVERVIEWA devastating injury, a collapsing underground colony, and a breakthrough that could redefine biology forever collide in this chapter of In 20XX Sci-Fi and Futurism.As Kahlo, Daisuke, and Marley struggle to save Kodak's life, they receive an AI-designed blueprint for a revolutionary Cell Printer capable of building living cells from scratch.KEY TAKEAWAYSDiscover how custom-built cells could transform medicine and repair injuries beyond the limits of conventional healing. [12:40]Learn why modifying existing organisms isn't enough and why building cells from scratch may become the next biotechnology revolution. [18:15]Follow the creation of the Cell Printer, a machine designed to manufacture entirely new forms of life. [24:50]Experience the breakthrough moment when the first printed cell proves it is alive. [31:20]"It's alive." The simple words that change everything for the colony—and perhaps the future of biology. [32:05]EPISODE DETAILSDuration: Approximately 60 minutes Format: Narrative science fiction storytelling and futurism explorationNotable Segments:[05:30] Discovery of the mysterious planetary growths[18:15] The limitations of traditional genetic engineering[24:50] Construction of the Cell Printer[31:20] First successful printed cell[45:40] Cell One's advanced healing capabilitiesRESOURCES MENTIONEDSynthetic Biology — The emerging field focused on designing and building biological systems.Cell Printing Concepts — Advanced theoretical biotechnology involving molecular-scale assembly.AI-Assisted Scientific Research — The use of large-scale AI systems to accelerate scientific discovery.Pelagibacter ubique — A real-world marine bacterium used as a proof-of-concept organism in the story.CALL TO ACTIONSubscribe to In 20XX Sci-Fi and Futurism so you never miss future episodes exploring the technologies, societies, and breakthroughs that could shape humanity's next century.Featured TechThe guardian is an advanced robotic caretaker that watches over and protects children aboard spacecraft and within colonies.Earth observation satellites use quantum microwave radar and SQUID-based sensing systems to map terrain hidden beneath the planet's permanent storm cover.SQUID radar is an ultra-sensitive imaging system capable of penetrating dense atmospheric interference to reveal detailed geological features.Quantum microwave radar allows satellites to detect and model surface structures through cloud cover and environmental obstructions.The Butler AI is a powerful artificial intelligence responsible for managing vast engineering, biological, and environmental systems across human civilization.The Five Directives of Humanity's Destiny are governance constraints that limit what Butler AI can reveal or interfere with regarding humanity's development.Enviro-suits are self-contained environmental protection suits that provide cooling, filtration, and life support in hostile conditions.Firmband is an ultra-strong construction material that exceeds steel in compressive strength while remaining significantly lighter.BritLights are portable illumination devices used throughout tunnels, caves, and underground settlements.The spectroscopy sniffer is a handheld analytical instrument that identifies chemical compounds and biological substances in the environment.Interactive e-sleeves are wearable computing interfaces that provide real-time scientific analysis, diagnostics, and data display.Geolytic-12 enzymes are engineered compounds that dissolve mineral bonds and allow biological roots to penetrate solid rock.The hybrid desert vine is a genetically engineered plant designed to survive extreme conditions while generating soil from bare stone.Pressure-resistant vascular tissue allows engineered plants to transport nutrients and fluids despite immense environmental pressures.Chelating root secretions are specialized biochemical compounds that extract useful minerals directly from rock.The Safe Halls are highly fortified underground habitats that use spacecraft-grade environmental control systems.Beneficial atmospheric microbes are engineered microorganisms that continuously purify air and remove contaminants from enclosed environments.The hologram column is a display structure originally designed for advanced holographic projections.The aquarium column repurposes holographic infrastructure to maintain aquatic life within the colony.AR glasses provide augmented reality overlays, information displays, and digital interaction capabilities.Mycelium fabric is a fungus-derived textile used for medical treatment, clothing, and environmental protection.Phage solution is a bacteriophage-based antimicrobial treatment used to combat infections.Engineered phage creams are microbe-produced antibiotic treatments tailored to specific medical needs.Diagnostic protein-shape sensors use proteins that change structure in response to biological conditions, allowing medical monitoring without traditional instruments.Algae foam is a bioengineered treatment used to reduce inflammation and support healing.Spray clotting systems rapidly seal wounds by accelerating blood coagulation.Microbial blood replacement is a synthetic biological system that produces blood substitutes for transfusions.DNA Runner is a genetic engineering platform used to design and manipulate biological systems.The fungi computer is a biological computing system built from fungal networks and living substrates.AI cities are large-scale cooperative artificial intelligence networks composed of many specialized AI systems working together.Blank cells are engineered biological starting templates used as foundations for creating customized organisms.The cell maker concept is a manufacturing system capable of constructing entirely new biological cells from scratch.Mechanical stomachs are survival devices that convert otherwise inedible plant matter into nutritious food using controlled microbial ecosystems.Micro builder bots are remotely operated miniature construction robots capable of assembling highly intricate machinery.The Cell Printer is a tabletop machine that fabricates complete living cells molecule by molecule according to digital designs.Protein-based machines known as squids are durable molecular manufacturing systems built from engineered proteins rather than conventional mechanical components.Protein-based computers are computational devices that use biological molecular structures instead of traditional electronic circuitry.The Kingdom of AI is a vast collective of artificial intelligences that collaborate on advanced scientific and engineering challenges.Remote controller gloves allow operators to manipulate machinery and construction systems through immersive hand tracking.The homemade link interface is a wearable communication device that provides colony-wide voice and data connectivity.The rail catapult is a large launch system designed to hurl excavated dirt and rock away from the settlement.Cell One is a custom-designed synthetic cell created specifically to accelerate healing and tissue repair.Cell One's clotting organelles detect damaged tissue and rapidly create biological structures that stop bleeding.Cell One's pathogen-neutralization organelles capture and destroy bacteria and viruses within wounds.Cell One's angiogenesis signaling system stimulates the body's natural blood vessel growth processes.Cell One's fibroblast-guidance tendrils physically direct tissue-repair cells to rebuild damaged structures in organized patterns.Cell One's programmed obsolescence system causes the cells to safely dismantle themselves after healing is complete.The convoy ship is a long-duration spacecraft equipped with advanced life-support, environmental control, and habitation systems.The world storm is a planet-wide atmospheric phenomenon that generates hypervelocity winds capable of reshaping continents.The surface catapult is a large-scale launch mechanism used to remove excavated debris from the colony's work zones.The AI-designed manufacturing chain is a sequence of machines in which one machine produces the components needed to build a more advanced machine.The molecular assembly lines inside the Cell Printer are nanoscale manufacturing systems capable of constructing biological structures with molecular precision.Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into the future. From 2040 to 2195. If you like emerging tech, eco-tech, futurism, perma-culture, apocalyptic survival scenarios, and disruptive science, sit back and enjoy short stories that showcase my research into how the future may play out. The companion site is https://in20xx.com These are works of fiction. Characters and groups are made-up and influenced by current events but not reporting facts about people or groups in the real world. This project is speculative fiction. These episodes are not about revealing what will be, but they are to excited the listener's wonder about what may come to pass. Copyright © Cy Porter 2026. All rights reserved.
In this episode of the DAV Podcast, host Matt Saintsing sits down with Army veteran and full-time artist Sam Juan to explore the cutting edge of psychedelic-assisted healing and veteran mental health. Juan details her incredible military journey—from navigating her initial service prior to citizenship to operating as part of a pilot Cultural Support Team attached to Joint Special Operations Command and Navy SEAL teams in Afghanistan. Beneath her postwar artistic success, however, lay an unraveling reality of unresolved childhood trauma, deployment stress, and a severe dependence on prescription opiates. Juan shares a raw, unfiltered look at her turning point: a grueling 14-hour ibogaine treatment in Mexico that successfully broke her addiction. This episode goes beyond the typical "magic pill" narrative to tackle the crucial policy debates surrounding psychedelic medicine, emphasizing the profound need for ethical sourcing, trained integration services, and community connection—the literal "mycelium network"—to ensure veterans receive high-caliber, lifesaving care. Don't miss an episode of these vital veteran stories! If you found value in Sam's powerful journey, please like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments below to help DAV amplify more voices from our veteran community.
This is part six of a ten-part podcast series documenting the European Industrial Hemp Association's 23rd Annual Conference in Poznan, Poland, at the Institute of Fiber Plants and Medicinal Medicine, June 10-12. Julia Bialecka is CEO and co-founder of S-Lab, short for Sustainable Laboratory. The company uses hemp and mycelium to make packaging that replaces expanded polystyrene. Based in Spain, S-Lab has already piloted its material with L'Oréal, Nespresso and JTI. "Every polystyrene Styrofoam packaging unit that was ever produced still remains somewhere on the landfills because it's 500 years there," she said. The material performs like polystyrene but fully biodegrades in 30 days and is certified home-compostable. Hemp makes up about 90% of the product, and mycelium is the other 10%, acting as a glue that binds the hemp shives together as it grows. S-Lab is closing a €2.5 million seed round and preparing to move from startup to scale-up. "My dream is that one day I go to the grocery shop, to the cosmetics shop, and I see most of the products packed into our material," Bialecka said. Learn More S-Lab (Sustainable Laboratory) s-lab.bio Institute of Natural Fibers and Medicinal Plants (IWNIRZ) iwnirz.pl European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) eiha.org EIHA Conference eiha-conference.org Thanks to Our Sponsors Condor Seed condorseed.com HEMI — The Hemp Education and Marketing Initiative thegoodnessofhemp.org Bish Enterprises — FiberCut Hemp Harvesting bishenterprise.com/fibercut 1937 International 1937international.com
Skye Chilton of Real Mushrooms returns to the Mycopreneur Podcast today to discuss the launch of Real Mycelium, a 100% pure Lion's mane mycelium product with zero grain, starch or fillers. The benefits of pure Lion's Mane mycelium have been clinically validated, yet most products on the market contain myceliated grain rather than pure mycelium -- we discuss the significance of this product release and the mushroom & mycelium product category more broadly on today's show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pattie Gonia joins the show to talk about how secret networks of underground fungi are basically like nature's mutual aid. Plus, Moiya McTier returns to discuss creativity, why it might be crumbling, and how one measures it (spoiler: it is NOT easy). And Rachel explains how scientists used yeast from a melting mummy to bake a loaf of sourdough. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us! Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Links to Rachel's TikTok, Newsletter, Merch Store and More: https://linktr.ee/RachelFeltman Rachel now has a Patreon, too! Follow her for exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/RachelFeltman Link to Jess' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn Link to all of Jess' content: https://www.jesscapricorn.com/ -- Follow our team on Twitter Rachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman Produced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy Popular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSci Theme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Thanks to our Sponsors: Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at https://STORYWORTH.com/weirdest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The pollen is thick, kids are out of school, the tourists have invaded Tahoe and temperatures are soaring, which means only one thing – summer is here. In Episode 89, Trail Whisperer recaps a mountain bike road trip out to the California coastal town of Eureka while Pow Bot fun hogs on Lake Tahoe with his wing foil. The boys stand corrected by listeners about their Strava rant, California considers instating an official Bruce Lee Day, people are dying from foraged mushroom poisoning, the Ice Cream Man is back again, and TW recommends seeing Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience. The boys also tackle the “Bieber-ification” of trails, aka, making them lame by dumbing them down, and how this act of Bieber-ing trails is a microcosm of society at large getting dumber, as evidenced by how easy Jeopardy questions have become. Also, TW ASS rants about preservationists protesting efforts to allow chainsaws in Wilderness areas so volunteers can clear a maintenance backlog many thousands of fallen trees deep. Plus – only two 10% off coupons for any new bike at Start Haus in Truckee remain! Just use the password CORE LORD and save. 2:20 – What are we going to do when we hit episode 100?3:00 – For newer listeners of MTT, go back and listen from Episode 1.5:00 – The pollen is thick. The tourists are here. It's hot out. It's SUMMER.7:45 – Recapping the Lost and Found Gravel Bike Event in Portola.8:55 – Drop into the Start Haus – 2 CORELORD 10% off a new bike discounts remaining!12:00 – Recapping a road trip to Eureka, California and riding Hatchery Ridge trails.22:15 – Foil Bot has been local fun hoggin' and finally wing foiling properly.28:00 –Marlette Flume trail and Chimney Beach is back open after 5PM on weekdays.31:00 – Follow up on Strava – Pow Bot shares a Strava confessional.34:30 – How you can shut off the heat map on Strava so it isn't shown publicly.38:00 – “Bumblies” is what they call clueless city people in the mountains in the UK.39:30 – California State Assembly bill will potentially create an official Bruce Lee Day.41:20 – Mind the Mycelium – 50 cases of mushroom poisoning including 4 deaths.44:10 – 2N Benn calls in with a PSA – don't make new trails going around snow and down trees.46:50 – Don't shortcut the trail or make it easier or more lame – aka – “Bieber-ing” the trail.53:20 – American culture is getting dumber and Jeopardy questions are getting easier.58:00 – Another ASS Rant about the Ice Cream Man.59:30 – ON A MUSICAL NOTE – Seeing Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience.1:05:50 – The Grit podcast having their intro song being flagged for copyright infringement.1:09:10 – Forest Service is considering allowing chainsaw use in federal Wilderness areas.1:16:00 – Motorized users are most often hated because of the noise factor, not the act itself.1:17:40 – Support your local non-corporate ski hill this winter and buy a non-Mega ski pass.1:21:55 – Met a welder who builds cloud seeding machines to increase winter snowpack.
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Fungi are “nature's biological recycling machines,” says guest Vayu Hill-Maini, a former chef turned bioengineer. That is, they take waste and turn it into good things. Hill-Maini now melds his scientific and culinary skills to create new foods, but also medicines, faux leather, pigments and other valuable products from mushrooms and molds. He uses CRISPR gene editing technology to “domesticate” these fungi – removing off-flavors and increasing nutritional content to make new-age cheeses, burgers, salami, and more. “We call it the DBTL cycle – design, build, taste, learn,” Hill-Maini tells host Russ Altman about his creative process on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast. Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu. Episode Reference Links: Stanford Profile: Vayu Hill-Maini Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces guest Vayu Hill-Maini, a professor of bioengineering at Stanford University. (00:03:33) From Chef to Bioengineer How Hill-Maini's culinary background led him to study food through science. (00:05:23) Building a Lab with a Kitchen Why his Stanford lab combines bioengineering research with culinary experimentation. (00:07:32) What Are Fungi? A primer on yeasts, molds, mushrooms, and their role in food and medicine. (00:10:22) Domesticating Fungi How humans have shaped fungi over thousands of years. (00:14:23) Mushrooms as a Food Source The nutrients, proteins, vitamins, and beneficial molecules found in fungi. (00:16:21) Fungi as Biological Recyclers Using fungi to turn food waste, agricultural waste, and other materials into useful products. (00:18:22) Making Waste-Based Foods Desirable Why taste, emotion, and culinary design matter for sustainable foods. (00:20:22) Engineering Delicious Fungi Using genetics and CRISPR to improve flavor, nutrition, and usability. (00:22:50) Gentle Genetic Tweaks Making small changes to reduce off-flavors or enhance useful traits. (00:23:46) Design, Build, Taste, Learn How the lab moves between kitchen and bench science to improve foods. (00:24:06) Chefs in the Lab How culinary collaborators help guide research and creativity. (00:28:58) Fungi-Based Materials The potential to create textiles, leather alternatives, and building materials. (00:31:03) Future In a Minute Rapid-fire Q&A: sustainability, students, and the promise of fungi. (00:33:25) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia Van Dyke is joined by the National Science Educators at Host Defense® Mushrooms™, Gina Rivers. Join us as we explore: How Paul Stamets grew the Host Defense® mycelial community Growing mushrooms vs. growing plants Science behind analyzing mushrooms for medicinal use Mycelium evolving alongside humans Fruiting bodies vs. mycelium: are they the same thing? Choosing the right mushroom(s) for your lifestyle The danger of online identification apps Lucretia's and Gina's favorite Host Defense® products As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com or reach out on Instagram @Herbal.Radio to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about Gina below!
Today on KIOS at the Movies, Joshua LaBure discusses the new short film ‘Mycelium' with the filmmakers.
GLÖM INTE ATT PRENUMERERA!Jag pratar med ledarskapsforskaren Simon Elvnäs.0:00 Intuition, drömmar och lucid state2:30 Från doktorand till beteendeanalys i arbetslivet7:32 Varför jobbet känns tyngre idag10:00 Gnäll, doomscrolling och varför hjärnan fastnar15:01 Självledarskap – frihet eller ansvarsflykt?20:00 Digitalisering, informationsstress och hjärnans kapacitet25:01 För mycket på en gång – från politik till föräldragrupper30:00 Har våra smarta lösningar skapat nya problem?32:34 Platta organisationer, distribuerat ledarskap och medarbetarskap35:00 Efter pandemin: tillbaka till kontoret eller “låt mig vara”?40:01 Snabbare förändring kräver beslut närmare experten45:01 Rollen vs personen – där arbetsgivare och medarbetare krockar50:00 Självförverkligande, respekt och att hitta rätt i livet55:01 Krig, distraktioner och hur lite vi egentligen kan hålla i huvudet57:30 Effektiv eller effektfull? Färre saker, bättre kvalitet1:05:00 Visioner, tekniktrender och längtan efter hantverk1:12:31 Chefens tre viktigaste tider: fokus, administration och strategi1:20:00 När personen tar över rollen på jobbet1:25:01 Självupptagenhet, mognad och generationsfrågan1:35:00 Identitet, prylar och varför så många jagar fel saker1:40:01 Meditation, svampar och vägen till inre sanning?1:45:03 Mycelium, naturen och vår koppling till livet1:50:00 Politik, medier och ledarskap i offentligheten1:52:33 Simons böcker, podd och vad som kommer härnäst1:57:35 Outro
Jimmy welcomes Louis Giller, North Spore's community education lead. In part two of this two-part discussion, they discuss the ongoing debate between the use of fruiting body versus myceliated grain, highlighting a critical need for transparency and more rigorous research within the functional mushroom industry. By understanding how these products are cultivated and labeled, consumers can better advocate for honest standards and ensure they are receiving the medicinal compounds they expect.Key TakeawaysThe Transparency Gap: The core issue isn't that myceliated grain is "bad," but that it is often hidden. True industry transparency means clearly labeling the ratios of mycelium to fruiting bodies so consumers can make informed choices about the potency they are paying for.The Power of Synergy: Functional mushrooms and psychedelics can work in tandem; for example, the "Stamets Stack" uses Lion's Mane and psilocybin together to potentially catalyze neuroplasticity and nerve growth more effectively than either could alone.A Growing Industry Standard: Through coalitions like the Functional Mushroom Council, the industry is moving toward a standard of "radical transparency," aiming for clear labeling of beta-glucan content and standardized testing protocols.-This episode is supported by North Spore, helping people explore the wellness benefits of legal functional mushrooms. Try a variety of ready-to-go supplements and wellness products, or learn to cultivate mushrooms at home with their range of grow kits and supplies.Shop now with code PSYCHEPASSAGE for 10% off - Psychedelic Passage is your partner in safe, supported, and effective psychedelic journeys. As the first concierge service in the U.S., we connect you with vetted facilitators who value integrity and expertise. We're glad you're here, and we look forward to supporting you on your journey. No mushroom source? No problem. Download our Free Psilocybin Sourcing Guide. Want guidance tailored to your need? Book a free Pathfinding Call for personal support. Curious or seeking connection? Join our online care community to learn, share, and grow with others. Join our next Q&A or Facilitator Chat for free.
Recorded from a live SAND Gathering (February 2026). From Los Angeles to Minneapolis, communities are turning toward one another in a time of uncertainty, remembering that care begins close to home. Beyond public action, quieter networks of support are taking root: block-by-block relationships grounded in land, lineage, and love. This gathering explores how spiritual practice, trauma-aware care, and neighborhood organizing are being woven together as living traditions. We ask what it looks like to shift our energy from reactive mobilization toward steady, proactive organizing that can sustain us for the long haul. Drawing from Indigenous memory, Black freedom traditions, diasporic Jewish practices of care, and contemporary grassroots work, we reflect on how mutual care—feeding one another, tending grief, protecting children, honoring the dead—can be reclaimed as daily sacred practice. This is a conversation about blending spiritual practice and movement practice; about thinking smaller, closer, and more relational; and about learning from quiet, resilient forms of organizing that move people from isolation into coordinated courage. This conversation invites attunement: How do we stay grounded in grief without collapsing? How do we strengthen relationships across differences? How do small, steady acts of care help communities move from fear toward shared courage? This is an invitation to listen to the wisdom already alive in our histories, our bodies, and our neighborhoods. Topics 00:00 Welcome and Context 02:33 Grounding Breath Practice 03:22 Why We Gather Now 05:19 Meet the Speakers 07:36 Lyila June on Collapse 09:12 Chaco Canyon Lesson 12:36 Kaira Jewel on Flow 16:39 Rejoicing and Ancestors 20:04 Rabbi Jessica in Minneapolis 24:54 Sacred Geography and Duty 29:59 Lyla June on Forgiveness 36:22 Liberation for Everyone 37:32 Grace and Sobriety Story 39:06 Jewish Wisdom and Mutual Care 41:27 Feasting Fuels Mutual Aid 45:53 Spirituality Is Not Neutral 49:11 Sacred Criticism and Fierce Love 53:49 Mycelium and Small Acts 59:51 Resources and Community Questions 01:03:30 Heart Practice for Overwhelm 01:06:17 Reweaving Interdependence 01:08:46 Warrior Love Closing 01:14:31 Final Announcements and Farewell Decolonial Mental Health Practice: Clinical and Ethical Insights from Palestine with Dr. Samah Jabr (March 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2026 • 9:00 – 11:00am PST online with SAND) Please consider donating to Rabbi Jessica's GoFundMe campaign in support of students at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis. The students are using creative arts to process the trauma of recent encounters involving ICE and U.S. Border Patrol. In collaboration with local artists, they are developing an art installation intended to uplift and inspire both the school community and their neighbors, while continuing to advocate for justice and safety for all. This project offers a meaningful way to strengthen community bonds and foster collective healing. Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member
GUEST: https://www.redhousearchitecture.org/ https://www.instagram.com/redhousestudioarchitecture MENTIONS: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=A6Ud3q0AAAAJ&hl=en https://www.namibian.com.na/meet-the-trees-of-namibia-the-black-thorn-tree-acacia-mellifera-subsp-detinens-part-1/ MUSHROOM HOUR: https://welcometomushroomhour.com https://instagram.com/welcome_to_mushroom_hour https://tiktok.com/@welcome_to_mushroom_hour Show Music courtesy of the one and only Chris Peck: https://peckthetowncrier.bandcamp.com/ TOPICS COVERED: Mycohab – Turning Namibia's Blackthorn Bush into Food and Housing Fungal Architecture and Mycotecture Adjusting Substrate, Species, Environment Melanin-Rich Fungi World's First Structural Mycelium House Strength of Mycoblocks vs Concrete Biocycler – Mycelium Design for the Redeveloping World Fungi Recycling Demolished Homes and Growing New Structures Fungal Remediation After Disasters Getting Mycelium Materials Accepting into Building Codes Processes to Create Red House's Mycelium Materials Inflatable Mycelium Structures Colonizing Space Mycelium Aerogels with Cyanobacteria as Substrate
On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared introduces the “Magnificent Mushrooms” series. This first show gives you an overview of why medicinal mushrooms may be some of the most misunderstood tools in natural health. Instead of forcing body systems, mushrooms help educate and modulate them—supporting immune balance, gut health, brain function, and overall resilience. Jared explains the differences between fruiting body and mycelium, powders vs. extracts, fermented vs. concentrated forms, and how to choose between single and multi-mushroom formulas based on your health goals. You'll also learn why mushrooms have been used in traditional wellness practices for centuries and how to use them intelligently in modern supplementation. If you've been curious about medicinal mushrooms but feel overwhelmed by the options, this foundational episode will help you understand what they do, how they work, and how to choose wisely.Products:20% off ALL mushroom products at Vitality Nutrition until March 18, 2026 - use code: mushroomsVitality Radio POW! Product of the Week: 10 Day Results Lean & Clean Total Body Cleanse just $9.99 (regular price 24.99) - with code: POW28 while supplies last!Visit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.
This Living Planet takeover will take you on a magical journey into the world of fungi, the largely invisible organisms that are essential for our ecosystems but can also be dangerous. Then: How Norway has built a reputation as a climate leader while investing more than ever in its oil and gas industry.
Carole Collet is professor in Design for Sustainable Futures at Central Saint Martins. She is also director of Maison/0, the CSM – LVMH creative platform for regenerative luxury and co-director of the Living Systems Lab, a research group at the same university. During 2000, she founded the Textile Futures course at CSM, which went on to become Material Futures and has spawned a string of brilliant students attempting to get to grips with some of the most important issues of the day. Several have appeared on this podcast. She is, in many respects, the grande dame of new materials thinking. In this episode we talk about: the two platforms she runs at CSM; how creativity can be a catalyst for regenerative luxury; what terms like bio- and regenerative design mean to her; working with UNESCO in Bolivia; creating lab-grown fur; plastic problems in the Philippines; her groundbreaking BIOLACE project; founding the Textile Futures MA and creating ‘disobedient' design courses; a brief history of fast fashion; the magic of mycelium; growing up in the French countryside and working in her mother's flower shop; becoming interested in ecology; and the importance of collaboration in her work.Support the show
In a climate-aware world, can venture capital truly be a force for good? Join us as we speak with Michael Smith, co-founder of Regeneration.VC, a firm dedicated to reshaping consumer value chains through the lens of environmental regeneration. While the firm is known for its strategic advisor Leonardo DiCaprio, the real stars of this show are the revolutionary businesses Michael and his team are funding. Michael reveals how Regeneration.VC applies a rigorous, nature-first approach to funding innovation: The CRISP Measurement System: Learn about the Circular Regenerative Investment Sustainability Protocol (CRISP), the firm's proprietary method for ensuring that investments actively contribute to environmental healing and, critically, "do no harm." Michael explains how this system uses strict negative screens to avoid environmentally destructive practices from the start. The Toxics Challenge: Michael details the urgent, often-overlooked threat of toxic materials in consumer products, especially in industries like apparel manufacturing, and how Regeneration.VC targets companies dedicated to eliminating these harmful chemicals from our planet and our lives. Success in Circularity: Discover compelling case studies, including an investment in a company that transforms waste from the seafood industry into a compostable, soil-enriching alternative to Styrofoam. Impact vs. Returns: Michael shares his personal journey to impact investing and provides insight into the challenges and opportunities of aligning financial goals with a desire to contribute positively to the planet. This conversation offers a deep dive into how strategic capital can move beyond mere sustainability and actively drive a regenerative future. Takeaways Investing with nature in mind is crucial for sustainability. The CRISP measurement system helps ensure no harm is done. Impact investing can yield profitable returns while doing good. Reducing waste and increasing efficiency is key to circularity. Toxics in consumer products are a growing concern. Carbon markets are evolving, but challenges remain. Voluntary carbon markets show promise for innovation. Mycelium packaging startups face scalability challenges. Optimism is growing in the nature technology sector. Innovative business models can drive positive change for the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The next wave of protein innovation is here - and it looks nothing like the plant-based burgers that dominated the last five years. In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our Ascot event in 2025, we explore two radically different approaches to meat alternatives. Mycelium fermentation that grows centimetre-length muscle-like fibres, requiring just four ingredients, and extremophilic micro algae that thrive at pH 1 without contamination or arable land. But our panel of experts also confront the hard numbers: with billions of chickens slaughtered annually and current meat consumption mathematically unsustainable by 2050, these innovations must need to achieve price parity, superior nutritional value, and genuine consumer acceptance to make a meaningful impact.
Lauryn Menard, co-founder of Gob, joins us to discuss how she's tackling the 40 billion petroleum-based earplugs produced annually by creating the first biodegradable, mycelium-based alternative. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2025 and featured in Time Magazine's Best Inventions, Lauryn shares her journey from industrial designer to biotech entrepreneur. She explains why she chose mycelium over other biomaterials, how she scaled production without building a factory from scratch, and her strategy for bringing sustainable products to mainstream consumers through cultural relevance—partnering with artists like Billie Eilish and Chappell Roan at major music venues. Lauryn also reveals her vision for Gob's future: replacing an entire category of single-use products, from cotton pads to condoms, with materials that return to the earth. This conversation explores the intersection of design, biomaterials, entrepreneurship, and the urgent need for better infrastructure to support a regenerative economy.Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything Chapters:(00:00:00) - Introduction: Lauryn's favorite subject - nature's zero waste system(00:06:00) - Lauryn's journey from luxury design to founding Gob(00:09:00) - The 40 billion earplug problem and material innovation(00:11:00) - Beginning with the end in mind: designing for product end-of-life(00:13:00) - Why mycelium? Finding the perfect material match(00:17:00) - Scale and volume: why small products have massive impact(00:22:00) - From concept to cylinder: the design process and user testing(00:24:00) - Cultural relevance over sustainability marketing(00:30:00) - Teaching the next generation of bio-designers at CCA(00:42:00) - Gob's future: replacing entire categories of single-use productsLinks and Resources:GOBEcovative138. Living Textures, Wild Pigments: Suzanne Lee on Nature's New Aesthetic Toolbox126. Sizzling Success: Eben Bayer of MyForest Foods on Scaling Mycelium MagicFacts Machine - Science, comedy & trivia showTopics Covered: biomaterials, single use goods, FCMG, mycelium, ear plugs, entrepreneurship, branding, storytelling, biofabricationHave a question or comment? Message us here:Text or Call (804) 505-5553 Instagram / Twitter / LinkedIn / Youtube / Grow EverythingEmail: groweverything@messaginglab.com
GUEST: https://lesleywheeler.org/mycocosmic/ https://www.wlu.edu/profile/wheeler-lesley MENTIONS: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Venus-of-Willendorf MUSHROOM HOUR: https://welcometomushroomhour.com https://instagram.com/welcome_to_mushroom_hour https://tiktok.com/@welcome_to_mushroom_hour Show Music courtesy of the one and only Chris Peck: https://peckthetowncrier.bandcamp.com/ TOPICS COVERED: Everyone is Becoming an Eco-Poet Fungal Narratives Poetry as a Process of Listening and Observing Washington and Lee University Into the Underworld Good Things Come Through Fire Mycocosmic The Under-Poem A World of Hope Healing and Transforming Trauma in a Productive Way Escaping the Digital through Fungi Impact of AI on College Education Authenticity Will Always be Valuable Inspiration through Fungal Intelligence
A report by the House of Commons' Welsh Affairs Committee is calling for the Government's inheritance tax on farmers to be halted, because it says the tax will have a detrimental impact on Welsh farming, which is intrinsic to the Welsh economy. How about turning fungi roots into building materials? It may sound a bit strange but its already happening - in laboratories, and in commercial enterprises too.This year's apple harvest has been a bumper one, but with a small orchard on a small landmass, the family producing cider on Guernsey have had to find a creative way to supplement their crop. Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Beatrice Fenton.
Don't separate your houseplants! PSA on the plant loneliness epidemic (yes, yes, I made that up
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode, we speak with returning guest Charles Lazarus, a pioneer in the global mycology and psilocybin industry, to explore Jamaica's evolving role in the international psychedelic supply chain. We discuss Charles's groundbreaking exports of legal psilocybin products, the complex logistics behind international regulations, and the collaborative process of cultivating mushrooms for therapeutic use. Charles also shares insights into his retreat programs for veterans, the spiritual and ecological dimensions of mushroom cultivation, and how community, trust, and innovation drive his mission. Together, we reflect on the power of connection, responsibility, and the growing global movement toward healing through psychedelics.About Charles:Charles Lazarus, Chief Executive Officer of Rose Hill, has over a decade of expertise in psilocybin genetic development, cultivation, extraction, and logistics, culminating in the cultivation and delivery of the world's largest legal premium psilocybin shipment. Since 2015, he has developed proprietary psilocybin genetics and solutions for the Jamaican market and major R&D clients. Additionally, he owned and operated Island Fresh Ltd., exporting fresh fruit and Jamaican brands to the UK market and achieving the highest export volumes from Jamaica for three consecutive years. He also served as Harvest Manager in California from 2013 to 2017.Connect with Charles:- Website: https://rosehill.life/- Linkedin: https://jm.linkedin.com/in/charles-lazarus-b208b832- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlesrootz/?hl=enThank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.comPlease share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversationsThis show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #CharlesLazarus #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience
Author : Beth Goder Narrator : Tatiana Grey Host : Matt Dovey Audio Producer : Eric Valdes Originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Rated PG Mycelium by Beth Goder I only travel to the golden head when the dragonflies are in season. It's Piack and me this year, rafting up […] The post PodCastle 911: Mycelium appeared first on PodCastle.
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Gardens The Untold Story: The Mycelium IntelligenceSeason 3, Episode 29 #garden,#livingsoil,#invisiblegardener,#andylopez,#kensomerville, Your Hosts:The Invisible Gardener Andy Lopezhttps://www.invisiblegardener.com/https://www.facebook.com/ClubIGFanhttps://www.instagram.com/invisible_gardener/https://twitter.com/andy_lopezhttps://www.youtube.com/user/invisiblegardenerhttps://www.pinterest.ca/invisgardener/https://soundcloud.com/invisiblegardenerhttps://app.talkshoe.com/user/invisiblegardener Email andylopez@invisiblegardener.com Ken Somerville https://www.instagram.com/kensomerville/ https://twitter.com/KenSomerville1https://www.itsallaboutthebiology.ca Contact email itsallaboutthebiology@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-somerville-6b9945239/https://www.facebook.com/itsallaboutthebiologytourReach out to Ken for a quick 15-minute call:https://calendly.com/kensomerville/connections Help support the mission: patreon.com/user?u=104510089 Product discount codes are available at: https://www.itsallaboutthebiology.ca/discountcodes #flowers,#plants,#nature,#gardening,#garden,#growing,#koreannaturalfarming,#naturalfarming,#jadam,#naturalfertilizer,#naturalfarminginputs,#permaculture,#regenerative,#foodforest,#biodynamic,#bioactive,#organic,#notill,#knf,#organicgardening,#urbangardening,#containergardening,#homegardening Music by The Invisible Gardener (Andy Lopez)https://soundcloud.com/invisiblegardenerhttps://www.youtube.com/@itsallaboutthebiology?sub_confirmation=1 For Full: Disclaimer
Joshua English, co-founder of Okom wrks labs shares his journey into the creation of a mycelium-based composite material, which has structural and load-bearing properties. Check out the show notes for more information.
Create Tomorrow host Cassandra Napoli hears from Gob founder Lauren Maynard about how her company is disrupting the earplug industry with mycelium-based products, emphasising the importance of accounting for an item's end of life in design. Learn about the challenges of green marketing, avoiding greenwashing and the role of educational, visually enticing marketing in capturing consumer interest. Listen for insights into the future of personal care products.
In this episode, author and educator Peter McCoy of Mycologos defines what mycelium is and its role in soil health. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Ruksana, the renowned Mushroom Huntress, as she shares her passion for mushrooms, foraging, and groundbreaking research in mycology. In this podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of mushrooms, exploring topics like the science of mycelium, the secrets behind Lion's Mane mushroom, and the mystical allure of magic mushrooms. Ruksana recounts her foraging experiences, including the thrilling search for the rare Yarsagumba in Nepal and the challenges of the Yarsagumba trade. Discover the truth about psychedelic mushrooms, their potency, and the myths surrounding their recreational use. We also discuss the risks and rewards of mushroom ceremonies, the importance of mushroom masks, and how to safely incorporate mushrooms into your daily life. Whether you're curious about mushroom farming, eager to learn how to grow mushrooms at home, or interested in the latest research on mycelium, this episode is packed with expert insights and practical tips. Ruksana's journey from a passionate forager to a leading researcher will inspire anyone fascinated by the magic and mystery of fungi. Don't miss this deep dive into the world of mushrooms, Yarsagumba, and the stoned ape theory, all through the eyes of a dedicated mushroom huntress. GET CONNECTED WITH Ruksana: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mushroomsofnepal/
https://youtu.be/7JoDmw1TCTAMatt and Sean talk about using mushrooms for food, packaging, clothing, and more. Can it truly replace bacon and boots?“No, Thorium Won't Power Everything” video we talked about:https://youtu.be/iXz302oMphQ?si=7NgBLWm6s-UPj-NEWatch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why Mushrooms are Starting to Replace Everything https://youtu.be/jI2LC3WTryw?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (14:51) - - Mycelium Products Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
Mycelium Youth Network – Community Day of Action On today's show, Mycelium Youth Network's outside educator and storyteller, Marcy Brown is back to spread the word about their latest community event “Community Day of Action” on Saturday, June 28th. We'll switch gears and speak to Evlondo Cooper of Media Matters for America on his latest study entitled, “How Broadcast TV News Covered Environmental Justice in 2024”, released on June 16th. The post Mycelium Youth Network & Media Matters For America appeared first on KPFA.
We meet Marta Agueda Carlero, co-founder of Material Alternative Design (MAD), a design company fuelled by fungi. She discusses how MAD uses mycelium in its manufacturing to create sustainable climbing gear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Karl and Erum reconnect with Eben Bayer, Board Chair at MyForest Foods, for a compelling follow-up conversation on the evolution of mycelium-based food products. Eben dives deep into the scaling journey of MyBacon, a plant-based bacon alternative created through solid-state fermentation using gourmet mushroom mycelium. From early experiments producing just six packs a week to now operating at multiple farms across North America and Europe, Eben outlines the technical, economic, and operational hurdles his team has overcome. Listeners will discover how MyForest Foods is pioneering a distributed, farm-based manufacturing model and why MyBacon is outpacing pork bacon in select markets. If you're curious about biomaterials, novel fermentation tech, or the practical future of sustainable food systems, this episode offers a front-row seat to the revolution.Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything Chapters:00:00:00 - Liftoff! Imagining the Future with Space Elevators00:00:15 - Back in Action: Your Favorite Bio-Futurists Return00:00:31 - Erum's Arctic Escape: Sauna Talks & Synbio Dreams00:02:27 - Biotech Bonding: Unexpected Encounters in the North00:04:39 - From Lava Fields to Lab Ideas: Iceland Inspires00:04:48 - Travel Hack: How ChatGPT Became Our Digital Tour Guide00:06:59 - Survival, Science & Synbio: Adventures at the Edge00:09:37 - Deep Dive: Oceans, Algae & the Blue Carbon Breakthrough00:12:29 - Enter Eben Bayer: Mycelium Magic and Fungi Futures00:24:22 - Farming the Future: A Global Mycelium Network Emerges00:25:13 - Teaming Up: Mycelium Hits the Mainstream Food Scene00:26:30 - Eco-Revolution: Why Fungi Might Just Save the Planet00:27:52 - What's Next? The Tasty Future of Bio-Engineered Foods00:29:35 - Fungi Meets Firmware: Mycelium, Tech & the Rise of Bio-AI00:30:51 - From Farm to Factory: The Scale-Up Challenge Conquered00:32:41 - Off-World Growth: Mycelium and the Final Frontier00:38:30 - Wrap-Up: Big Ideas, Bold Futures, and What's Coming NextLinks and Resources:MyForest FoodsEcovativeHotdogJudge on InstagramExtremophiles on Mars: One group of living things that may be able to survive these extreme conditions is lichens,Blue Carbon documentary- carbon dioxide that is absorbed from the atmosphere and stored in the ocean. Topics Covered: biomanufacturing, mycelium, biomaterials, ecovative, bacon, mycelium bacon, plant based foods. Have a question or comment? Message us here:Text or Call (804) 505-5553 Instagram / Twitter / LinkedIn / Youtube / Grow EverythingEmail: groweverything@messaginglab.comMusic by: NihiloreProduction by: Amplafy Media
The Psychedelic Entrepreneur - Medicine for These Times with Beth Weinstein
Roger is a pioneer in the field of Mycology, having dedicated over a decade of his life to perfecting the art and science of extraction, concentration, and product formulation. These medicinal mushrooms saved his life and led him on a personal journey of discovery, which he credits with transforming his life, and thus sparked a relentless pursuit of knowledge in mycology, alchemy, and sustainable agriculture. Holding a degree in Sustainable Agriculture and deeply immersed in the study of mycology since 2012, Roger combines cutting-edge scientific techniques with ancient wisdom from alchemy and the esoteric arts to craft the most potent and bioavailable mushroom products on the market. His passion for sustainability and quality is evident in every step of the process, from sourcing the finest ingredients to meticulously refining extraction methodologies.Ken has spent over 24 years immersed in holistic medicine, permaculture, and mycology. A visionary in the culinary and functional mushroom industry, he founded three mushroom companies, including the Chicago Mushroom Company where Ken raised the bar in culinary mushroom cultivation as the primary supplier of premium mushrooms for fine dining in Chicago before partnering with Roger Holden to focus on the healing power of medicinal fungi. Guided by fungi as his greatest teacher, Ken has studied with legends like Paul Stamets, Peter McCoy and Robert Rogers. His passion lies in cultivating mushrooms, educating others, and advancing the transformative potential of fungi to heal individuals and communities alike.Fruiting Bodies was born from passion, experience, and a shared vision to create the highest quality functional mushroom products. It is the culmination of two unique journeys that led Roger and Ken to a powerful partnership dedicated to health, sustainability, and the transformative power of mushrooms.Roger's path to functional mushrooms was deeply personal. As a child, he faced severe digestive issues and was prescribed a myriad of pharmaceutical drugs, only to see his health deteriorate further. In high school, he suffered from an extreme case of mononucleosis that left him bedridden for over a year, leading to depression, chronic fatigue, and a slew of other health complications. He struggled with ADHD, concussions, Lyme disease, and the side effects of prescription medications. It wasn't until he discovered functional mushrooms—starting with Reishi—that his life began to change. Seeking affordable and effective natural solutions, he started making his own tinctures, and soon, his symptoms began to fade. By the time he returned to college, he was in the best shape of his life. His journey led him to study sustainable agriculture and food production, work with industry leaders like Tradd Cotter, and eventually launch his own functional mushroom company, Mushroom Magic LLC, in 2020. With a mission to provide clean, ethical, and potent mushroom supplements, Roger dedicated himself to bridging ancient knowledge with modern applications.Ken's journey took a different but equally powerful route. For much of his early life, he struggled with unhealthy habits, chronic pain, and an overall disconnection from true wellness. He spent years caught in patterns of stress, poor health, and survival mode until a dramatic shift in his late 30s led him to rediscover himself. Through personal transformation, Ken became obsessed with health, wellness, and the interconnectedness of soil, food, and community. His studies in horticulture, permaculture, and sustainable agriculture deepened his appreciation for mushrooms—not just as food or medicine, but as a crucial component of ecological restoration. Ken started growing mushrooms, launched Chicago Mushroom Company, and worked with chefs, environmentalists, and urban agriculture pioneers to bring mushrooms to the forefront of sustainable food and medicine. His frustration with the low quality of many functional mushroom products on the market fueled his desire to find a partner who shared his commitment to potency, sustainability, and integrity.That's when Ken heard Roger's interview on the Mycopreneur Podcast. Immediately, he knew he had to reach out. Their first conversation lasted nearly seven hours—an in-depth discussion about mushrooms, health, sustainability, and their aligned visions for the future. They quickly realized they were not only kindred spirits but also the perfect partners to revolutionize the functional mushroom industry.From this meeting of minds and missions, Fruiting Bodies was born. Merging Mushroom Magic and Chicago Mushroom Company, Ken and Roger set out to create the most potent, effective, and ethically sourced mushroom products on the market. Every tincture, extract, and supplement they produce is rooted in science, tradition, and a commitment to people and the planet. Fruiting Bodies is more than just a brand; it is a movement dedicated to healing, education, and empowerment.Ken and Roger's story is one of resilience, discovery, and purpose. Together, they continue to push the boundaries of functional mushrooms, ensuring that the products they offer are not just good—but truly life-changing.Episode Highlights▶ How Roger's health struggles led him to discover mushrooms, while Ken transitioned from a corporate background to a passion for them▶ Why mushroom essences work on the shadow aspects of ourselves, and how trusting yourself is key in the healing journey▶ How mushrooms are safe, but introspection is important when using them for healing, which is both physical and emotional▶ How functional mushrooms are becoming mainstream in health products, with mushrooms being the original medicines, not alternatives▶ How mushroom essences enhance dream work and integration, and education is crucial for consumers to make informed choices.▶ How quality extraction methods are vital for mushroom efficacy, and mushrooms have the potential to heal both people and the environment▶ How the mushroom market is unregulated and chaotic, but how mushrooms can help with micro-remediation and environmental cleanup▶ Personalized approaches to mushroom use are essential for maximizing their benefitsKen Mycelium and Roger Holden's Links & Resources▶ Website: www.fruitingbodies.co▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fruitingbodies.co▶ Instagram: https://www.instgram.com/fruitingbodies.co Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz ▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines
Learn about causes of different types of leaf yellowing, soil mushrooms vs slime mold, and then it's a long discussion about different kinds of intentional community building, “independence as trauma response” that we all carry, and ideas about building interconnected communities right where we are ❤️
In this conversation, Erik Kolehmainen discusses his role at Metsä Spring, the innovation arm of Metsä Group, focusing on sustainable forestry practices and developing new bio-based products. He highlights the unique co-operative structure of Metsä Group, which forest owners own, and how this influences long-term business strategies. The discussion covers various innovative projects, including textile fibers, carbon capture technologies, and the potential of mycelium in the bioeconomy. Takeaways: Sustainable use of raw materials is crucial for the future. Innovations in textiles and carbon capture are key projects. Mycelium and mushroom-based solutions are gaining traction. Collaboration with external companies enhances innovation efforts. The bioeconomy is a rapidly evolving field with many opportunities. Investing in pilot plants is essential for scaling new technologies. Networking is vital for discovering new investment opportunities. The textile waste problem presents significant business opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The episode explores Lithuania's vibrant green tech ecosystem, focusing on the growth of renewable energy, mobility, and circular economy innovations, and the challenges startups face. Teresė Škutaitė, head of the Green Tech Hub, discusses the impact of geopolitical shifts on the cleantech sector and the importance of energy independence. At the same time, Biohifas founder Tomas Byckovas talks about the potential of alternative proteins and mycelium-based solutions. He highlights the supportive environment for startups and the need for improved access to capital and talent in the region. Takeaways Lithuania's green tech sector is rapidly growing due to geopolitical shifts. Energy independence is a key driver for renewable energy innovation. The startup ecosystem is diverse, with strong mobility and circular economy sectors. Solar and wind energy are the main focuses of Lithuania's renewable energy strategy. Challenges include access to capital and attracting talent in cleantech. Alternative proteins and agri-food tech are emerging areas of innovation. The government and agencies provide significant support for startups. The EU's regulatory environment poses challenges for scaling businesses. Mycelium startups are gaining traction in the alternative protein space. Lithuania is positioning itself as a hub for green technology innovation. The episode was recorded on the sidelines of Startup Fair conference in Vilnius in October 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is the value of curiosity? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with William Shatner to explore the nature of spacetime, Star Trek, human curiosity, loneliness, and more. How would warp drive work? NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/staying-curious-with-william-shatner/Thanks to our Patrons Thor Juhasz, Kevin Thompson, Ben Walters, Fredrick Murphy, Lynne Fowler, Jonathan Ramirez, and Aaron for supporting us this week.
Why are some mushrooms delicious, some make you high, and some kill you? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover the weird world of mushrooms, psilocybin, and mycelia with mycologist Bryn Dentinger. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-mystery-of-mushrooms-with-bryn-dentinger/Thanks to our Patrons Jack Hill, The Fantasy GOAT, Andrew Gendreau, ND, Vijai Karthigesu, Shellz, and Jeff Lane for supporting us this week.