Podcast appearances and mentions of william padilla brown

Dig deep into TRUFFLES with William Padilla-Brown!! These amazing mushrooms are found all over the world and range in flavor and culinary application. This is a recording from R-Future 2024 in January. We're about to have R-Future 2025 a little over a week!! Learn more from William & buy his products: https://mycosymbiotics.com Join us again in January for another R-Future conference - our 5th year!! www.R-Future.world It's FREE for Everyone to Join!!

Join our host, Tony Kennette, our staff soil scientist Ruben Parilla, and guests William Padilla-Brown and Jake Tulius in a discussion about Soil Microbes & Citizen Science!  From tardigrades, and algea, to mycorrhizal networks, this crew will get you salivating for successful soil!   This Episode has been brought to you by MDAR    PERTINENT LINKS: https://microbiometer.com/ www.R-Soil.com  https://www.mycofest.net/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLLc79M4OqQ  www.nofa.org  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b1P8jCbjIg&list=OLAK5uy_mmECE0x8KPzkhCh_pDZmjnYb3GV7CpYi0  www.TonyAndTheTrees.com 

This week we chat with the famous William Padilla-Brown. Most people ask him about mycology and cordyceps research, BUT today we will be covering all things Spirulina and what it is and how it's the future of food! Do we harness the genes that belong to this superfood? Find all Links and Resources on www.florafungapodcast.com/105ENERGYbits "FLORAFUNGA" for 20% off Algae is the highest-protein, highest, chlorophyll, most nutrient-dense, sustainable in the worldSupport the show***I am an affiliate with ENERGYBITS (your daily algae tablet packed with nutrients) go visit this link and use code FLORAFUNGA at checkout for 20% off***Get 20% off Sovereignty use code "KK20" The World's First Productivity Shot™ A matcha-based energy shot infused with nootropics and adaptogens designed to crush procrastination, brain fog, & fatigue. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join my Patreon for only $1/month [THATS only .03 cents a day!]Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.com FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreonNew audio done by Reflect--go show him some support!-...

Part 2 of our mind-expanding interview with William Padilla-Brown. This interview was taped after our radio interview (Episode 166) and is even more informal and loose. Hopefully there's some wisdom and new thoughts you can integrate into your reality - take what resonates and leave what doesn't!GUEST:William Padilla-Brown: https://www.instagram.com/mycosymbioteMycosymbiotics: https://mycosymbiotics.com/CRTFD: https://crtfd.com/MENTIONS:https://kajabi.com/https://www.thepermaculturestudent.com/https://www.entheome.org/https://www.cambriangenomics.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanopore_sequencingMUSHROOM HOUR:https://welcometomushroomhour.comhttps://instagram.com/welcome_to_mushroom_hourhttps://tiktok.com/@welcome_to_mushroom_hourShow Music courtesy of the one and only Chris Peck: https://peckthetowncrier.bandcamp.com/TOPICS COVERED:Mycosymbiotics ProductsLearning Who to TrustCRTFD Sustainable GarmentsUptopia vs. DystopiaWhat is the Future of Cordyceps in the US?Growing Engagement with Soil MicrobiologyNanopore TechnologyPractical Applications of Molecular Biology & Genetic DataMetagenomics & AITime CompressionEthics of Manmade BiologyHuman Origins, Genetic Manipulation, Ancient Teachings7 Generations and Space-Time CollaborationsRemembering our Birthright

GUEST: William Padilla-Brown: https://www.instagram.com/mycosymbioteMycosymbiotics: https://mycosymbiotics.com/CRTFD: https://crtfd.com/TOPICS COVERED:Providing Models of Regenerative LifestylesNew Political & Economic SystemsThe Singularity Getting Comfortable with ChaosLiving a Life Guided by Faith & PurposeAncient Wisdom & Future UpgradesAttention as the Currency of the Modern AgeBeing Human and Making a LivingNavigating Reality from WithinAchieving Greater Awareness as a CommunityExtending Consciousness to Other OrganismsCreating New EcologiesCelebrating Nature's Abundance"Matsutake and Mary" and "Cordyceps Camp"MENTIONS:https://minddynamics.net/https://charleseisenstein.org/https://www.ishmael.org/MUSHROOM HOUR:https://welcometomushroomhour.comhttps://instagram.com/welcome_to_mushroom_hourhttps://tiktok.com/@welcome_to_mushroom_hour

In this Urban Agriculture episode, dive into a new way of approaching change-making and sense-making with William Padilla-Brown - a certified permaculture designer, a citizen scientist, urban agriculturalist, a feature speaker in the film Fantastic Fungi and someone who I call a public professor of mycosymbiotics.Mycosymbiotics is what William calls biological aides for permaculture systems and we explore what this means for practical implementation and the philosophy behind it in this fascinating conversation. You can find his work at www.mycosymbiotics.com, join his newsletter for updates and check out MycoFest which he'll be attending in 2024.Support the showThis podcast is an initiative of the Permaculture Education Institute.Our way of sharing our love for this planet and for life, is by teaching permaculture teachers who are locally adapting this around the world - finding ways to apply the planet care ethics of earth care, people care and fair share. We host global conversations and learning communities on 6 continents. We teach permaculture teachers, host permaculture courses, host Our Permaculture Life YouTube, and offer free monthly film club and masterclass. We broadcast from a solar powered studio in the midst of a permaculture ecovillage food forest on beautiful Gubbi Gubbi country. I acknowledge this is and always will be Aboriginal land, pay my respects to elders past and present, and extend my respect to indigenous cultures and knowledge systems across the planet. You can also watch Sense-Making in a Changing World on youtube.SUBSCRIBE for notification of each new episode. Please leave us a 5 star REVIEW - it really it does help the bots find and myceliate this show.

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Have you ever heard of cordyceps? For many of us, our knowledge of cordyceps – a category of fungi that includes hundreds of species - may be limited to video games or shows, where this fungi is the source of brain-altering apocalypses. And though it is parasitic to other insects and fungi, don't worry, it doesn't actually pose a threat to humans. In fact, cordyceps can be fascinating and helpful species! In this podcast episode, we'll be talking with William Padilla-Brown, CEO and founder of MycoSymbiotics, on the work he's doing to explore cordyceps, and discussing some questions and misconceptions about cordyceps along the way. We want to remind listeners to always exercise caution when foraging and introducing new medicinal plants and fungi into your routine. Do your research, consult and learn from fungi experts, and talk with your healthcare providers. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We're passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays. To see more podcasts, visit www.MotherEarthNews.com/Podcast. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at Store.MotherEarthNews.com for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at www.MotherEarthNewsFair.com for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

Enjoy my inperson SW Funga Festival was held for it's first year ever in Velarde, New Mexico. We gathered 20+ award winning myco experts to teach classes on a wide variety of topics. Learn about citizen science, fungal preservation, DNA barcoding/sequencing with Chris Pauli, Alan Rockefeller/Mandie Quark, correct lab practices, ethical foraging, microscopy, cordyceps cultivation with William Padilla-Brown, and even kids camp! Lets get down and nerdy while we interview some fungal goers as well as the educators themselves.Watch the full video HEREGo follow and check out the cast from this documentary:Theartfarm_unincorporatedflorafungapodcastthepermaculturstudentmycosymbiotemushroom_madmandesert_alchemistfungiacademyabs_gransadashurrozfullcircle.mushroomsecological_projectsc_omickwambli_gleskikaylakfrosttryptomicsOklahomafungiTobytillie321One Lagoon, One Voice: The PodcastLearn about the challenges and conservation efforts on Florida's Indian River Lagoon.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show***I am an affiliate with ENERGYBITS (your daily algae tablet packed with nutrients) go visit this link and use code FLORAFUNGA at checkout for 20% off***Get 20% off Sovereignty use code "KK20" SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join my Patreon for only $1/month [THATS only .03 cents a day!]Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.com FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon Help support my plant buying habit by "Buying me a Plant"a twist on buy me a coffee Theme song : -Soundotcom called Go Rock -Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4458-take-the-leadLicense: http://creativecommons.org/

In this captivating episode of DENtalks Podcast, host Tal engages in a thought-provoking conversation with the visionary mycologist, entrepreneur, and advocate for plant medicines, William Padilla-Brown, Founder and CEO of MycoSymbiotics. Together, they explore the profound journey of William's life, from his upbringing to the immense social and economic hurdles his ancestors overcame.The heart of their conversation delves into the remarkable world of plant medicines and their potential to unlock hidden facets of our divinity and true nature. William's passion for fungi and other plant allies is contagious, as he discusses their profound healing properties and the ways they can guide us towards a deeper understanding of ourselves and the interconnectedness of all life. As our world undergoes unprecedented changes, William and Tal explore the exciting future of permaculture—a sustainable approach to farming and living that harmonizes with nature. Join us on this enlightening journey with William Padilla-Brown as we discover the incredible power of plant medicines, the resilience of the human spirit, and the limitless potential of permaculture in shaping a harmonious and sustainable world. ***https://denmeditation.com/https://mycosymbiotics.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dentalks-powered-by-den-meditation7294/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mushrooms are exploding in public interest –  from food to medicinal uses to fashion – so, we're taking a whole podcast episode to talk about just how valuable they really are. William Padilla- Brown, founder and CEO of MycoSymbiotics, joins us to talk about truffle mushrooms and answer some frequently asked questions about how to identify them, their benefits and potential, and how to use them. We want to remind listeners to always exercise caution when foraging and introducing new medicinal plants into your routine, which includes mushrooms. Do your research, consult and learn from mushroom experts, and talk with your healthcare providers. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We're passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews on Thursdays and our audio articles on Tuesdays. To see more podcasts, visit www.MotherEarthNews.com/Podcast. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at Store.MotherEarthNews.com for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at www.MotherEarthNewsFair.com for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.  

Hello my Scientists, welcome to a unique version of Flora Funga Podcast with KK. THANK you to all the amazing humans I met this past weekend. SW Funga Fest changed my life as well as the trajectory of this podcast. I MET WILLIAM PADILLA-BROWN!Thank you to @CentralTexasMycologicalSociety for going LIVE during @Mycofest and showing off Hamilton Morris as the keynote speaker. I'm looking forward to meeting with @Fungiflows. I am also very excited about chatting with Mel from @masongoesmushrooming. Flora Funga Podcast got a drone and will be using it for future inpersons.Check out my Patreon for unboxing videos as well as premier exclusive content from my inpersons. ***FULL episode on SW Funga Fest coming soon***Go watch last weeks episode on Rhizophagy with James White in the mean time.Support the show***I am an affiliate with ENERGYBITS (your daily algae tablet packed with nutrients) go visit this link and use code FLORAFUNGA at checkout for 20% off***Get 20% off Sovereignty use code "KK20" SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join my Patreon for only $1/month [THATS only .03 cents a day!]Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.com FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubePatreon Help support my plant buying habit by "Buying me a Plant"a twist on buy me a coffee Theme song : -Soundotcom called Go Rock -Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4458-take-the-leadLicense: http://creativecommons.org/

Join William Padilla-Brown as we discuss the fascinating relationship between truffles and mammals, and how this connection may have played a key role in the evolution of intelligent life on Earth.It's possible that after the extinction event, which wiped out the dinosaurs, truffles were a vital food source for surviving mammals with their high nutritional content and unique chemical composition.  In fact, researchers suggest that truffles may have been one of the first foods that triggered the part of the neural system responsible for learning and memory, which in turn may have led to increased cognitive function and the evolution of more intelligent mammals.In addition to the incredible history of truffles, William will also discuss the different types of truffles, their distribution, and their unique culinary and cultural significance.   There is great economic and ecological potential with truffle cultivation for many local communities. William Padilla-Brown is a Multidisciplinary Citizen Scientist practicing social science, mycology, phycology, molecular biology, and additive manufacturing. William founded and is the current CEO of MycoSymbiotics, a permaculture research and production business based in Central Pennsylvania focused on innovative, practical applied biological science. William holds Permaculture Design Certificates acquired through Susquehanna Permaculture and NGOZI, and a Certificate from the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences for completing their Algal Culturing Techniques Course. William published the first books written in the English language on Cordyceps cultivation. William regularly teaches k-12 classes around the United States, for universities, including Cornell's Small Farms Program, private clubs, and events, as well as offers private consultations. William is constantly in the mix of contemporary ritual in a nuanced modern Urban Shamanism, spending his time vlogging for social media, writing, researching, rapping, singing, and loving his Beautiful Lady Lydia, their son Leo, and baby daughter. William and his work have been featured on Fantastic Fungi, VICE, Buzzfeed, The Verge, Outside Magazine, Civil Eats, Public Goods, The Book “One Earth,” and much more.  Support the show

William Padilla-Brown aka Mycosymbiote is a mycology expert and founder of MycoSymbiotics, a whole systems design, education, and research facility powered by a mushroom farm. Join us for a discussion about mushrooms, culture, and truth.Will's Info:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycosymbiote/Website: https://mycosymbiotics.com/Mycofest is happening August 4 -6. Check it out here: https://www.mycofest.net/If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to share with a friend and subscribe so you never miss my latest posts :)Check out the TripSitting Website Watch on YouTubeFollow on InstagramFollow on TikTok

The first thing that struck me about William Padilla-Brown was the power and velocity of his speech. It was as if he had more ideas inside him than his vocal cords could handle, like trying to power a city with a single extension cord. A citizen-mycologist and founder of MycoSymbiotics, his perspective on mycology is both captivating and approachable. In this podcast, we got into everything from the alien species of Cordyceps to his early psychedelic experiences that redirected his life into mycology. Enjoy,KyleP.S. If you dig this podcast, will you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. Oh, and you can get my Friday newsletter on Substack. It's glorious. Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

The first thing that struck me about William Padilla-Brown was the power and velocity of his speech. It was as if he had more ideas inside him than his vocal cords could handle, like trying to power a city with a single extension cord. A citizen-mycologist and founder of MycoSymbiotics, his perspective on mycology is both captivating and approachable. In this podcast, we got into everything from the alien species of Cordyceps to his early psychedelic experiences that redirected his life into mycology. Enjoy,KyleP.S. If you dig this podcast, will you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. Oh, and you can get my Friday newsletter on Substack. It's glorious. Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

William Padilla-Brown is a Multidisciplinary Citizen Scientist practicing social science, mycology, phycology, molecular biology, and additive manufacturing. William founded and is the current CEO of MycoSymbiotics, a permaculture research and production business based in Central Pennsylvania focused on innovative practical applied biological science.In this episode, William Padilla-Brown and Beth Weinstein discuss …▶ William's realization as a young man that he had spent more time interacting with human ideology than the wild reality ▶ William's early development as an entrepreneur, beginning with selling cultures of edible mushrooms he found in the wild▶ How William used permaculture design principles to design his own alternative higher education ▶The intense hunger for knowledge that led William to develop expertise in foraging, cultivation, medicine-making and much more▶ Williams entrepreneurial approach: how he handles automation, communications, marketing and human resources▶ Bringing new foods and medicines into agriculture, such as mushrooms, algae and insects▶ Creating ecologically regenerative systems to counter the “antibiotic” culture we were born into and depend on▶ Anti-biopiracy – how DNA barcoding of the medicine you make legally protects it ▶ William's thoughts on psychedelic legalization and the venture capitalists who are moving into the psychedelic space  ▶ How the projects William designs sink carbon, reduce methane, clean the soil and produce compost ▶ The real meaning of the word “advertisement”▶ Being an independent producer vs. a dependent consumer▶ The real roots of the anxiety and depression running rampant in our world today▶ The importance of knowing the source of your mushrooms, whether culinary, medicinal or psychedelic▶ Synthetic vs. naturally grown psychedelicsWilliam Padilla-Brown's Links & Resources▶ Website: https://mycosymbiotics.com/▶ Instagram: http://instagram.com/mycosymbiote▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycosymbiotics/

William Padilla-Brown is a mycologist and citizen scientist who is entirely self-taught. William's lifestyle and career unfold with one question, “How do I accomplish the same thing without spending a dime and the result is sustainable and fruitful for all?” Harvesting mushrooms. As much as William began his renaissance by ingesting mushrooms, he will use the same substance to boost his permaculture career. If you have mushrooms, you have soil for further harvesting. William used to suffer from gastrointestinal issues originating from an unbalanced diet and emotional stress. He altered his diet but realized fruits, vegetables, and herbs are very expensive. It is much more affordable to grow them in your own backyard. Thus, his permaculture career began to blossom, and over time it transformed into a multi-million dollar business that continues to put back into the community in workshops, a garden network, and a community of constant education and practice. There is an affordable and sustainable way of life that is, literally, fruitful. It is good for your body, your brain, and the longevity of your life and future generations to come. It starts with learning how and there's no better guest than William himself to get your feet wet. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Magic mushrooms and what we can learn from the experience Growing mushrooms and other food in your backyard (even in an urban setting) Affordable to grow food rather than buying from the grocery store Mycosymbiotics and permaculture Finding your community through trade and barter and few passionate supporters Resources Mentioned: Toolkit for Sustainable City Living Sense of Humanity and Sacred Economics Guest Info: William Padilla-Brown is a mycologist and citizen scientist who is entirely self-taught. He published the first English-language handbook on how to cultivate Cordyceps militaris, the fungus famous for its medicinal properties; he founded his own mushroom cultivation and research lab, Mycosymbiotics in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania; he leads community mushroom foraging and cultivation classes nationwide; and he teaches his friends microbiology. Follow William Padilla-Brown on Instagram mycosymbiotics.com EARTH DAY FEST 2023 Follow Me: Follow me on Instagram: @tonyapapanikolove Follow Rainbo on Instagram: @rainbomushrooms Shop Rainbo: rainbo.com

As promised, this is the FULL & UNEDITED "Healers & Growers" panel discussion from the Main Stage of the Hoot Music Festival at the Ashokan Center in upstate NY, which took place on Saturday, August 27. The panel included Tom Cowan, Will Padilla-Brown, Danny Parrott, Kelly Crine, and Covel McDermott.They spoke to a hillside of festival attendees about the challenges of making food your medicine in today's society, food systems, plant medicines, the one food that probably should be in everyone's diet AND the one thing they absolutely would not put in their body.  Note, you may hear slight variations in the audio quality at times as we had splice two separate feeds – all responses have been kept intact.Learn more about the Hoot.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

William Padilla-Brown (@mycosymbite) is a citizen mycologist and author of the Cordyceps Cultivation Handbook. He's also one of the most verbally fluid, big thinking, paradigm-rocking mother truckers I've ever met in all of my nine lives! Will swung by MUDWTR to teach a mushroom cultivating workshop and we featured his new film, The Fungal Fortunes of William Padilla-Brown. :mushroom boost by MUDWTR is here to support immunity, vitality and mental sharpness. The powder is a blend of eight mushrooms: lion's mane, cordyceps, chaga, reishi, turkey tail, king trumpet, maitake and shiitake mushrooms and mycelium. Use the code BOOST25 for 25% off your first order of mushroom boost. If you dig this podcast please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds and helps a bunch. For weekly stories visit Trends w/ Benefits and sign up for our newsletter Reach out and send voice memos to podcast@mudwtr.com  Stalk us on InstagramWant to join our cold plunge group chat? Here's the link.

On Saturday, August 27, podcast co-host Ben Hardy moderated a panel discussion on the Main Stage of the Hoot Musical Festival in upstate NY which included Will Padilla-Brown, Danny Parrott, Tom Cowan, Kelly Crine, and Covel McDermott. The panel was called "Healers & Growers" and focused on the intersections of food, medicine, health, and community.In this episode we highlight some of the responses to the opening question concerning the challenges of applying the ancient bit of wisdom "let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" in modern society.Stay tuned for the full unedited panel discussion!Learn more about the Hoot.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

The power of fungi has been neglected by academic institutions and marginalized in the larger society. By the 1960s the American imagination had linked fungi to magic mushrooms, the counterculture movement, and Nixon's war on drugs. That lingering association has meant that American mycophiles have gathered in community at the margins.We wanted to dig into those margins with William Padilla Brown, a citizen scientist who's been thriving at them. William is the founder of Mycosymbiotics, and he both sells and researches mushrooms. We went down to Pennsylvania to talk to him about what it took to become a renowned citizen scientist, and what makes the fungi community so special.Here's where you can find more from William: Instagram: @mycosymbiote and @mycosymbioticsWebsite: mycosymbiotics.com For more information, head to our website at healthymaterialslab.org/podcast, or give us a follow on Instagram @healthymaterialslab and Twitter @parsons_HML. If you've been enjoying this season, please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.

What's it like to go from being a high school dropout waiting tables for minimum wage to becoming a sustainability superstar with a globally renowned brand?Nobody can answer that question better than William Padilla-Brown, who returns to the Mycopreneur Podcast to speak about the evolution of his Mycosmbiotics brand, as well as the personal changes on the horizon for his family.Will is an extraordinarily unique thinker and persona who has proven to be ahead of the cultural curve throughout the last decade, fully investing himself into pursuits that have only recently caught on in the mainstream - so it stands to reason that we may want to pay attention to the moves he's making right now in anticipation of an increasingly uncertain and unpredictable future. Please consider reviewing and sharing the podcast ( : See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Radio Free Earth 15 William Padilla-Brown mycologist and visionary Part 2 of 2.Mycologist William Padilla-Brown and I sit together for our kickoff discussion.Come visit us for questions, comments, show suggestions, and more fun.*[Radio Free Earth] (www.radiofree.earth)*[Radio Free Earth on Instagram](www.radiofree.earth)

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This is a hilarious and info-packed conversation between William Padilla-Brown on topics ranging from science, to politics, money, business and more.   Founder of MycoSymbiotics, William Padilla-Brown is a multi-disciplinary citizen scientist practicing social science, mycology, phycology, molecular biology, and additive manufacturing.  

William Padilla-Brown is a rising star in the world of mycology. He's the founder of MycoSymbiotics, an Environmental Research Laboratory and Decentralized School with a mission to use fungi to better the planet and also the author of what is considered the first book written in English on the cultivation of Cordyceps. He's been called both citizen scientist and urban shaman for his work around psychedelics and psychedelic healing.In this conversation with Will we cover:Will's endeavors to introduce fungal education into schoolsThe mushroom that sparked his passion for mycologyHow his experiences with various therapy modalities during his youth prepared him for the psychedelic journeyWhy service to Nature is paramountThe danger of self-domesticationYou can follow Will on Instagram at @mycosymbiote and at his website/online shop.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

What's Your Most Hopeful Vision for the Future? That's the question I put to my peers, mentors, and students for the gathering of R-Future this year. It's FREE so join us ALL WEEK with Live GIVEAWAYS, Panels, & Q&A's with AMAZING Speakers like Dr. Elaine Ingham, Dr. Walter Jehne, William Padilla Brown, Rowe Morrow, Dr. Brian Von Herzen, Peter McCoy, & too many to list here - click here and check out the full lineup: http://R-Future.world JOIN US!! It's FREE To Watch All Week!!

Integrating Permaculture into Modern Culture A talk by William Padilla Brown Originally from R-Future, Jan 2021. MycoSymbiotics - William's Company: http://mycosymbiotics.net/ Come listen & watch William + 60 other speakers talk about their visions for a hopeful future!! Join us for R-Future 2022 - the FREE Online Conference: http://R-Future.world

Today on the pod we've got a legend of the Myco game -- Distinguished citizen scientist, author and mycopreneur - Permaculture Papi, AKA Mycosymbi, aka William Padilla-Brown.Today we talk about DNA Barcoding of fungi and the equipment that William uses to catalogue and contribute his finds to databases, we talk about the synergistic relationship potential between algae and fungi (phycology and mycology) -- we talk equity and access to fungi educatio), and in fact we pop into uncharted territory with a little dialogue about Will's forays into the world of marine fungi.This dude is on another level -- he's the archetypal embodiment of everything a Mycoprener can be, and it's an absolute privilege to host him today.I used to teach high school Multimedia Production at a world renowned Title 1 charter school in San Diego -- by definition a Title 1 school means that the majority of the students come from low income demographics, from communities of color and historically marginalized populations, and *I wish* that I had known Will back then because I firmly believe that environmental apathy, the pop culture machine, the click bait and trolling and attention deficit democracy and institutionalized racism baked into our world order are only thriving right now because science and education lack the swag factor, they lack the sexiness that they deserve when represented to young inquiring minds.That's all starting to change thanks to Permaculture Papi and those like him at the vanguard of citizen science and the mushroom revolution. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Follow William on Instagram And his music (The song used in this episode is called Elysium and is used in this episode with full permission from William Padilla Brown. All copyrights to the music belong to him) Support his work at https://www.mycoshop.net Follow the podcast on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes: William's self-created lifestyle as a citizen scientist, permaculturist and professional nerd William's journey with self-education & deciding to value and pursue what he was interested in over the prescribed academic curriculum, as well as advice for people looking to self-educate Insect farming & working with styrofoam eating mealworms - this as a way to start creating a new language of remediation & organic depolymerization for the next generation Mushrooms as the hooked-on-phonics of ecological literacy: a way into the conversation with nature His recommendations for people developing their ecological literacy - learning their morphological patterns showing themselves differently in different areas of the planet The role of the divine feminine as the creative life force energy in higher evolution, and the suppression and commodification of the feminine as a source of the sickness of society Psychedelics as a tool for reclaiming his consciousness from cultural conditioning and destructive patterns, and as a way to draw our minds back to the present moment- Instead of ego death/loss of identity, the shedding of the false character sold to him via growing up in modern society - found his multidimensional true identity on the other side Bringing into existence what we see ought to exist around us - asking the question, why isn't someone doing this already? “It didn't exist, so I did ALL of it.” Seeing things that are descructive that if we don't do something about it, it will take generations to repair. Recognizing the fact that we see it means we're supposed to do something about it! Cryptocurrency & decentralized currency in the regenerative movement - a vital example of decentralized systems. Decentralized systems teachers William learned from: 1. Charles Eisenstein , 2. Paul Glover, 3 & 4. Scott Kellogg & Stacy Pettigrew How extractive & destructive it is to value people's time by the hour, and how it warps our self-worth and value systems Recommendations for people to build resilience: in community and in our families, setting an example with building family health Family as inspiration and ability to stay in a hopeful, high vibration

Today's special guests in the building is a disruptor in the mycology community, a permaculturalist entrepreneur, someone who really paved the way to modernize how we think about mushrooms. He's also an awesome musician who goes by the name "It's Cosmic", you can find his newest project "YOD" out on streaming platforms everywhere. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode with The Afro Beets Podcast Community Group. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner growing checklist. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Leave a Rating and Review. Want to learn more about our guest? Get more information about William on Instagram. Take a listen to William's music on Spotify. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afrobeets/message

William Padilla-Brown and Matt Powers are IN CONVERSATION for this week's episode of A Regenerative Future. This is a conversation that we were having that we turned into a podcast. ENJOY!! Join www.R-Future.world this year for FREE & learn from Paul Stamets, William Padilla-Brown, and more with pre-recorded lessons + live interactive sessions with breakout sessions, brainstorming, business plan writing, and feedback! Start your Entrepreneurial Adventure Ethically & Regeneratively!! Learn more about William Padilla-Brown: https://www.mycoshop.net

Part 2 of the foraging show.. mushrooms, medicinal and tasty!Good intro article to medicinal mushrooms: https://medicinalherbals.net/medicinal-mushrooms/William Padilla-Brown: https://www.mycosymbiotics.net/meet-the-team

We are back with William Padilla-Brown discussing how to grow mushrooms in a hugelkultur mound, how a myco-focused permaculture lifestyle has benefitted his young son, and then he shares some of the most interesting things he is working on right now such as mushroom breeding for traits and understanding their DNA. William is a great example of a super-learner who is working towards a healthier world. He always has many interesting current and upcoming projects which he will share at the end of the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/get-in-my-garden-podcast/message

This is Episode #64, and today we're back with William Padilla-Brown who was on the podcast last year sharing about edible algae, and today he shares about how he has set up his new hugelkultur mounds for gardening and what he is planning for a new spiralina pond. He shares some more details about how he is successfully growing, testing and harvesting this algae and how he eats it. Spirulina is basically one of the most nutrient rich and protein dense foods available used throughout history as a food source. And for those of you who haven't heard of Hugelkultur, it is a very old and intelligent gardening method using wood, compost and other layers that feed the Soil Food Web. William is an inspirational educator and adventurer, a talented guy interested in many things. He lives and works to create a more holistic world, and you can follow his work and life via his active instagram account @mycosymbiote. While you're on instagram, you can follow this podcast and me @getinmygarden and send me a DM to let me know what awesome things you are doing or learning about that I should feature on the podcast. Please subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen from if you like the show, and sign up for the newsletter on my website www.getinmygarden.com or via the facebook group I started called Soil Balance with Microbes, Minerals Fungi, Fertilizers and Bugs. It asks for your email when you first join. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/get-in-my-garden-podcast/message

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast My guest today is William Padilla-Brown, a mycologist, teacher, and social permaculture practitioner. I've known William for a long time and as you'll hear us mention, we've wanted to do this interview for years. I'm thankful that we finally had the opportunity. He has a unique background as a citizen scientist and educator working to propagate mushrooms, study them using molecular biology, and to share what he learns with the world through classes and an annual mushroom and arts festival, Mycofest. Visit our Partner: Food Forest Card Game During the conversation today, William shares how we can get involved as citizen scientists to explore the genetic makeup of mushrooms, as well as plants and insects, with readily available supplies and skills we can learn with less study than you might expect. We also dig into his work on breeding mushrooms and the role that molecular biology plays in understanding mating types to create viable strains with the characteristics we are looking for, rather than having to breed out to random chance. We end with how you can get started, reflection on how we hope the explosion of mycology might extend to other disciplines, and some of his work on growing algae for food. Where to find William Padilla-Brown Mycosymbiotics Mycofest Facebook Instagram YouTube Cognitive Function Cognitive Function Instagram Giveaway: Cordyceps Cultivation Handbook Vol. 1 I'm always impressed by William continuing to push the edges of his work with mushrooms, mycology, and food systems, and make this knowledge accessible to everyone around him. From setting up the right environment for growing fungi to how to identify different types to how to propagate and now how to create gene sequences, he develops his knowledge and skills and then shares what he's learned. His interest, built on books and workshops, allowed him to become an expert in mycology in his own right in five years. Now he's conquering microbiology and gene sequencing to get even better at what he already does. Imagine where he'll be in another five years. Or ten. Or twenty. I reflect on this because I've re-created myself every decade or so of my life. I studied computer science and worked in Information Technology through my late teens and twenties. Leveraging those skills, a few years in college radio as a DJ, and finally taking a permaculture design course, became a podcaster. I took all that and went back to school to learn about resource management to better understand permaculture while honing my interview skills to get better at drawing out people's personal narratives. Now I go back to my years as a storyteller as a teenager and in my 20s and consider how we can tell better stories and integrate them into our lives, change ourselves, and transform the world. I believe that each of us has the ability to become experts in multiple areas. We can do this in non-traditional ways, through personal reading and study, the University of YouTube, mentorships, immersive internships. The hard part is deciding what we truly care about. Once we know what gives our life meaning, we can climb onto the shoulders of the giants that came before us and see horizons they've only dreamed about. What do you love so much that you'll take the first step towards the edge of human knowledge and use your passion to add to our collective understanding? Let me know: The Permaculture Podcast Or Write: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast Until the next time, spend each day learning more about what you love while taking care of Earth, your self, and each other. Additional Resources Ryan Paul Gates (Instagram) Fungi for the People Mushroom Mountain - Tradd Cotter Mycelial Connection - Willoughby Arevalo Fungi Perfecti - Paul Stamets Radical Mycology - Peter McCoy Oxford Nanopore National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) MiniPCR New York Genome Center GenBank Genewiz Organic Grower's School

William Padilla-Brown is a citizen scientist, cordyceps expert, mycologist, author, and teacher - he joins us from his home to talk about COVID-19, Cordyceps, Mycofest, & More!! SignUp Today for the Free Business Training! MAKING IT HAPPEN - the FREE Online Course: https://matt-powers.mykajabi.com/makingithappen

Matt Powers is joined by Cassandra Posey and William Padilla Brown to discuss the upcoming Mushroom and Arts Festival of Harrisburg, PA Aug 2nd-4th!! Tickets are still available at Mycofest.net "For five years, MycoSymbiotics has hosted the Mushroom and Arts festival in hopes to provide further education around all things mycology. It has gained traction in the community as a family friendly connection to nature, education and art. Attended by entrepreneurs in the field of mushrooms and mycology, local families and local artists. The MycoSymbiotics festival is the first on the of it's kind on the east coast. The festival is open and encouraged for all ages as we look to focus on education and ecological literacy. This multidimensional festival aims to provide something for everyone with our workshops for all stages of evolvement, forays, live music, yoga. We look forward to meeting new people, connecting with nature and discovering new ideas to share with our communities. " Buy Your Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mycosymbiotics-mushroom-arts-festival-tickets-55864390897

Today we have a very special guest, speaker, writer, entrepreneur, citizen scientist, mycologist and so much more, William Padilla-Brown. He is a Contributing Editor for Fungi Magazine, and today we discuss his work with algae, and the five algae species that are most promising for cultivation and economic feasibility. William talks about algae and fungi as the premier organisms for ecosystem restoration and their relationship to each other, current algae research for algoremediation potential in wastewater, and usage in various agriculural systems. Then we talk about how many people are now creating new micro industries, self educating and contributing to a much brighter future that includes natural farming methods paired with creative use of technology. Finally we talk about William's various projects and businesses and some details about DNA sequencing research he is involved in to identify new mushroom species and species specific unique compounds with medical discovery potential. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/get-in-my-garden-podcast/message

Today's interview is with with William Padilla-Brown. He's a mycologist, artist, permaculturalist, and the founder of Mycosymbiotics. He has produced one of the first English books on cultivating Cordyceps militaris.His website www.mycosymbiotics.blog has the quote ”Homeostasis will only be achieved via Symbiosis with local Systems" which is a good way to frame this interview.Join us as William shares a bit about his journey, which leads us through a fascinating dialogue about mindsets, community, permaculture, mycology, creative expression, psychedelic experience, and culture.William is also a hip-hop artist and on this episode we feature one of his latest releases. You can listen to it on Soundcloud here: soundcloud.com/itscosmic/rose-hipsThanks again to everyone who is supporting us in some way or form. We'd love it if you would invest two minutes to give us a rating and review.You may notice some of the same threads keep coming up in the interviews, and we'd like some feedback about these. What threads do you like? What threads don't interest you? What do you want to hear more of?There are a few good takeaways from this one, so listen up!Check out what William is up to:Instagram@MycoSymbiote @ItsCosmicMusicWebsitesMycosymbiotics.blogMycoshop.netFacebookWilliam Padilla-BrownMycoSymbioticsYoutubeShow NotesWilliam Padilla-Brown- started a mushroom festival in 2015- pre-existing interest in nutrition prior to getting into mushrooms- benefits of cordyceps mushrooms- wrote book “Cultivating Cordyceps”, one of the first guides about growing these written in EnglishMindset Opens A Different Path- moved around the world often while growing up- dropped out of school at 16, started to take his education into his own hands- became interested in holistic life choices, growing own food, permaculture- decided to be the person in his community who undertook study of mushrooms- had a desire to be an educator- didn't want to do traditional work for a living, saw opportunity to make a life another way- taught a mushroom class, made more money in one hour than in lots more hours in any other job he'd had- created a community around his chosen area of interest- began to feel overloaded with too many projects, so narrowed focus to cordecepsWilliam's Approach- goes about his work with an “open source” mindset- asks “how can I make this more accessible for people who need it?”- loves to teach inner city residents- his background in hip-hop and rap music has allowed him to introduce lots of people to permaculture ideas, who otherwise wouldn't have encountered itCreating Inspiration & Solutions- draws inspiration from his 4 year old son- firmly believes that there will be an end to suffering, and that we're close to it- what is needed is: more education, more communication, more acceptance- many problems he sees are due to lack of these- moving from a consumer mindset to a producer mindset- able to be more creative when not worrying about surviving- exposing people to experiences and creativity they might not have encountered before- people want to be creators- William is “a graduate of YouTube university”Lessons from Fungi- being humbled- we are part of an interconnected whole, here to serve our function- organisms, as they express their DNA, are telling their story- we are more designed to utilise natural symbols as a language, than use auditory languagePsychedelic Experiences- psychedelics can be a powerful tool just like any medicine, but it's not for everyone- his own experiences have brought understanding himself and the world around him- for some people, this would be too unsettling- communicating with ancient organisms as “elders”, looking to them for wisdom- experiencing connection with yourself and the world around you at a deeper level- Will didn't feel like a man until he had these experiences, and after felt a greater level of social responsibilityCurrent Projects- mushroom festival!- a day in the life of William- cordyceps production is booming- discussion of uses for cordyceps- William has written an ebook on growing cordecepsBenefits of Cordyceps- “DNA mushroom”- protective of DNA- almost all the ingredients for DNA and RNA synthesis, which our body normally spends a lot of energy on- produces compound called cordycepin, which is so similar to ATP it can go into our mitochondria and provide energy on a cellular level- really good for energy- good for respiratory health- effective antiretroviral- powerful aphrodisiac for both women and men- cordyceps militaris will grow on 32 species of insects; most other species will grow on only one species of insectAdding Life Around You- create homeostasis through symbiosis with local systems around you- this includes food, people, other organismsLooking To The Future- technological systems that are beneficial for humans and the environment- people becoming aware of and developing respect for nature, desiring to be closer- seeing natural systems integrated into cities- markets shifting away from junk, to accomodate growing desire for quality food and other items- we're moving towards something great

With the 2nd visit of William Padilla Brown on our podcast, we get in deep, discussing GMOs, Algae, Mycology, Cordyceps, Unschooling, & More!

Learn more about William & Fungi with these links: MycoSymbiotics: https://mycosymbiotics.wordpress.com Fungi Magazine: http://fungimag.com

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast Enjoy this episode? Become a Patron. Today I look at my recent visit to the Mother Earth News Fair in Seven Springs, PA. As I was only able to attend the event for one day, I didn't grab any live interviews this time around. Rather, I spent my time looking at the exhibitors on display, talked with folks along the way, and sat down to catch up with Tradd Cotter at the end of the day. Last year when I attended this event with Photographer John and his assistant Layne the focus was squarely on farm and family. This year the tone had plenty on farming and agriculture, but also included more related to the small homestead, prepping and off-grid living. Though I don't cover those last two topics much on the show, having a social-permaculture and re wilding bent lately, those are the places I came from when I first discovered ecological design and was looking for ways to weather the potential for both systemic and small-scale disasters. So when I saw many of the exhibitors for this year, a couple in particular grabbed my eye. The first was L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives. Whatever we do, wherever we go, having a good sharp edge on hand is useful for a number of tasks, even in everyday work removed from field or forest. We cut food for dinner. Open packages. Cut string. Trim threads. Peel fruits and vegetables. As you spend more time wandering you are likely to use a knife to prepare game, breakdown larger pieces of wood into kindling or tinder, or shape materials into useful tools. Whether a folder in your pocket, a fixed blade on your hip, or a chef's in the kitchen block, having a dependable knife, or several, on hand is invaluable for making tasks easier around the house and homestead. L.T. is making some of the most durable knives available. I know that from personal experience, as I own a Woodsman Pro made from his first knife company, Blind Horse Knives. From the pieces I handled this weekend that quality not only continues, and for a price that represents a great value on a knife crafted by hand in Wintersville, Ohio from American steel. If you are in the line for a good knife, definitely check out his site, ltwrightknives.com. Another item in the preparedness vein are the range of solar rechargeable flashlights and lanterns from Hybrid Light. The light that stood out was the Journey 160, a 160 lumen waterproof flashlight that provides up to twelve hours of light and also includes a 5 volt, 2 amp USB port that allows you to recharge most cell phones and some tablets while on the go from the internal 2400mAh battery. I don't expect to rely on technology in the long run, but at the same time I don't see it going away anytime soon, and products like this can provide a sense of normality in time of crisis, allowing a family to use see, but also to recharge some of the common features of life and use them to maintain a sense of normality during a short-term disaster, such as a weather related power outage, but looking beyond the moment they allow us to choose how we transition away from the traditional grids of civilization and prepare for a smooth, soft energy descent. hybridlight.com The next exhibitor to catch my eye was Container Homes of Maryland, which hails from my hometown of Hagerstown, They are taking shipping containers and converting them into tiny homes. What stood out for me is that they are offering turnkey,off-grid solutions. The model on display used a 20' container and provides just under 150 sq ft of living space. This included a closet; a bathroom with stand-up shower and composting toilet; a kitchen area that included a sink, two-burner gas stove, and a small refrigerator; on the wall hung a high efficiency mini-split air conditioner and heat pump; two person dining-bar; and built-in full-size bed. As part of the display they also had two solar panels out front which were actively charging the included power system. To reduce the need for electricity and lights, there was also a large skylight. When the representative, Jon Gandy, was showing me around he turned all the light off to show the effectiveness of this feature, but also saw me cringe at the thought of a skylight. In my world, skylights leak, and Jon could tell I'd had that experience, so went on to describe how they install this giant, covered, hole in the roof, which they accomplish by creating a three layer roof system that fully and securely seals the skylight in place. For off-grid application they include six solar panels plus batteries for energy storage, and a water collection and filtration system. You can be completely off-grid with everything you need, based on the 20' design, for $60k. The same model, placed on a foundation and tied to the grid, is $35k. If you need some more space, there is a grid tied 40' model for $60k, though they do not have an off grid-model for this size at the moment due to the extra requirements for heating, cooling, and resource storage. As a custom container home builder, they are also able to design and build to suit your specific needs. They can be found at containerhomesofmaryland.com. Going with that idea of being off grid and supplying our own energy, I also spent some time talking with the folks from Three Rivers EVA, a chapter of the Electric Auto Association. In addition to all of the electric and plug-in hybrids on display, including a pair of Tesla sedans which one of the members said he charges regularly from home using roof installed solar panels, there was also an e-bike making trips around the fairgrounds, which is where I spotted the bright yellow frame and big tires rolling around. This model, from Sondors, was rather popular from all the people who gathered around it, including myself. Joining the circle the owner shared some information about the bike, which I was then able to fill in from some research on the web. Using a 36v battery and a 350watt motor mounted in the rear hub, the bike is capable of up to 20 miles an hour and has a range of 30 to 50 miles. Though the MSRP is around $1,200, the owner of this particular bike paid a bit over $1000 shipped from finding one on eBay, and Sondors is currently running a crowdfunding campaign on a new model allowing anyone to purchase a bike for a total price of $693, $499 for the bike and $194 for shipping. Compared to the cost of a new moped or scooter, even the full retail price is a pretty good value. Tack on the cost of a small solar system at your home and you have a vehicle that costs very little to operate after the initial investment and is just right for a short commute or heading around town when the distances are a little far to walk, and this bike fills the gulf between a cruiser and something that is fully powered all the time, giving you choices between pedaling all the time, using the motor for a boost, or just letting the battery power your whole journey. After seeing all the smiles when people saw this particular bike and interacted with the owner asking questions, I see E-Bikes like this and other innovations in this sphere as a viable way to bridge the gap where many might use a car, but not see a road bike as the way to get from one place to another, and provide security for those who would still like to use a bike, but for whatever reason no longer feel comfortable doing so over a longer distance. Even in the area where I live, that is relatively rural at 20 minutes from everywhere, this e-bike would meet the majority of my regular, personal, commuting needs in the area. While browsing the bookstore at Mother a listener, Eric, saw my badge and said hello. While we chatted for a few minutes he mentioned his daughter was showing her rabbits at the fair, so I went down and visited Elizabeth and we talked about what it was like breeding American Rabbits and helping the breed to recover from being at risk of going away. A delightful knowledgeable young woman, when Elizabeth handed me her card I realized we live fairly close to one another, so I want to grab photographer John and go record an interview with her live. At the moment she would be the youngest guest to appear by themselves on the show and, thanks to ongoing conversations with to Jen Mendez at PermieKids, I would like to include more young adults and teenagers on the podcast. Let me know if you aware of anyone under the age of 18 doing good work related to permaculture. One other younger person I ran into at Mother is a member of my local permaculture community, William Padilla-Brown. A budding mycologist quickly expanding his knowledge of how to identify, grow, and process mushrooms, he runs his business, Mycosymbiotics in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. He's one to watch, including his YouTube channel Apex Grower, as I expect in a few years to hear some interesting developments come out of his world and work. Speaking of mushrooms brings us back around to Tradd Cotter, mycologist and researcher at Mushroom Mountain in South Carolina, and author of the excellent book from Chelsea Green on all things fungi, Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremedition. I caught the end of his , which relates to his revelation this year. Last time I saw Tradd at Mother he shared with us his research into how he could use mycelium to create medicines against human pathogens. The conversation this year expanded on that with his latest exclusive: he discovered a mycelial metabolite capable of killing methicillin-resistant Staphlococcus aures, better known as MRSA. How incredible is that? If you get a chance go to an upcoming Mother Earth News Fair and meet the people and exhibitors in attendance. Check out some lectures, workshops, and demonstrations. There is a ton of opportunities to expand your knowledge and inspiration at these events. The next one is coming up in Topeka, Kansas, October 24-25, 2015, and then Belton, Texas, February 20-21, 2016. Expect to find me in Seven Springs next year, sometime in September. Along the way and until those events, if there is any way I can help you on your journey, get in touch. Give me a call: or email: The Permaculture Podcast. Next up Jason Godesky joins me discuss collaborative storytelling, culture, and myth-making in the context of his role playing game, The Fifth World. Until then, take care of Earth, your self, and each other.