Flora Funga Podcast

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewThis week we chat with Gary Harbo from Mana Mycelium. With his local mushroom farm he aims to recycle profits into educational programs to restore health to our local ecosystems. He works with farms, schools, healthcare providers and food consumers to boost both ecosystems and human health. As a mushroom company his mission is to enrich the lives through health, healing and land management practices.  This is my first of many in person interviews, make sure you go check out the YouTube page to watch the process and join my Patreon to watch the additional behind the scenes of Mana Mycelium.  Join us while we cover some fun topics like:What got Gary into fungaWhat is his mission with soil health and healthcare dealing with fungiToxic truth about healthcareWhat is Mana Mycelium?What is ReVitalise?Educating the YouthWhat does Mana mean? Bonding over New ZealandBeing on Divine PathsWhat kind of mushroom set up do you have?Korean Natural Farming/IMOWhat is Living Liquid and what is the processGlyphosate test What the future looks like for GaryWhat research would you want to look intoResources Mentioned:Facebook- Community Garden with linksWhere to Find Gary Harbo:InstagramMana MyceliumFacebookFinding more of Karleen Kuehn, my assistant:Blog/WebsiteSUPPORT the SHOW with my New Patreon!Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebook Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & familySupport the showGoFundME ITS FINALLY LIVE! IVE RELEASED MY NEW BIODIVERSITY DOCUMENTARY FILMING OLYMPIC PENINSULA FUNGI FESTIVAL--PLEASE GO WATCH If you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash App 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day SUP...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewThis week we chat with Alex Dorr the CEO at Mushroom Revival and Co host of Mushroom Revival Podcast. He and his business partner has started a functional mushroom supplement brand that is the first USDA certified organic mushroom capsules and gummies.  His mission is to bridge the gap between fungi and humans. Join us while we discuss some fun topics which include:What is functional mushrooms?How you got into the Mushroom Revival PodcastWhat influenced Mushroom Revival?What products do you offer?Mushroom Gummies?!How are your mushroom powders different from others?Journey of the company growthWhat does the future look like for you?What are you most exciting for in the future?Philosophy lesson on being presentWhat does a typical day look like for Alex?What research would you want to look into?Resources Mentioned:Get his Ebook: Mushroom Remediation Handbook- Email "support@mushroomrevival.com"Entangled LifeFantastic FungiWhere to find Alex Dorr:Mushroom RevivalSUPPORT THE SHOW COMING SOON! (I am finishing my new Patreon)Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubePatreonHelp support my book and tea buying habit by "Buying me a Book"a twist on buy me a coffeeWhen I reach my goal of $100 I will do a special book giv Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & familySupport the showGoFundME ITS FINALLY LIVE! IVE RELEASED MY NEW BIODIVERSITY DOCUMENTARY FILMING OLYMPIC PENINSULA FUNGI FESTIVAL--PLEASE GO WATCH If you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash App 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day SUP...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewThis week we chat with Zack Abbott the CEO of Zbiotics. He has previously worked in a labs dealing with HIV and bacteria. Zack has his PhD in microbiology and immunology.  He got interested in the positive affects of probiotics and how they can make genetically modified organisms to help us in our everyday lives.  Get your own Zbiotics product by using the code "Flora10" for 10% off at checkout.Some topics to discuss include:How Zbiotics got startedWhy Zbiotics?How does Zbiotics work?What is acetaldehyde?How did this niche idea come to mindHow does he feel about GMOsThe good side of GMOsDifference between bioengineered vs genetically engineeredWhat does a healthy microbiome look like? How does caffeine affect your drinking?What is the patent making process like?What are some challanges you face with Zbiotics?What are you most excited for?What is the future of Zbiotics?What research interests you if you had unlimited funds?Step by step process on using ZbioticsIf you were to talk with someone dead or alive who would it be?And much more!Resources MentionedMindpump PodcastWhere to find more of ZackZbioticsInstagramFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeHelp support my book and tea buying habit by "Buying me a Book"a twist on buy me a coffeeWh Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & familySupport the showGoFundME ITS FINALLY LIVE! IVE RELEASED MY NEW BIODIVERSITY DOCUMENTARY FILMING OLYMPIC PENINSULA FUNGI FESTIVAL--PLEASE GO WATCH If you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash App 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day SUP...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewFlora Funga Podcast Feedback Survey **Please fill out survey to win a PRIZE**This week we chat with Allen Williams a 6th generation family farmer. He is a founding partner of Understanding Ag and Soil Health Academy. He consults with farmers and ranchers around the world about the future of farming using regenerative agriculture. Join us while we chat about some mind blowing topics on how our health is in danger.Some topics include:What is regenerative agriculture?Why is it important?Why is soil health important?How can soil affect human health?What is adaptive grazing?What is understanding ag?What is the Soil Health Academy?Some regenerative ag examples?How can us as humans help?What is the phytonutrient research?What is the biggest barrier you face?How can consumers know which foods are Regenerative Ag?The types of unhealthy plant-based foodsHow do we transition our farmers?ASK YOUR GROCERY STORE TO CARRY REGENERATIVE AG PRODUCE!Where to find Allen Williams:Understanding AgSoil Health AcademyFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeHelp support my book and tea buying habit by "Buying me a Book"a twist on buy me a coffeeWhen I reach my goal of $100 I will do a special book giveaway!Theme song :    -Soundotcom called Go Rock    -Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/so Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & familySupport the showGoFundME ITS FINALLY LIVE! IVE RELEASED MY NEW BIODIVERSITY DOCUMENTARY FILMING OLYMPIC PENINSULA FUNGI FESTIVAL--PLEASE GO WATCH If you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash App 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day SUP...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewFlora Funga Podcast Feedback Survey **Please fill out survey to win a PRIZE** This week I chat with Brooke Sackenheim, an herbalist, program director and co-creator of Sovereignty Herbs. She thrives at teaching new perspectives on how to use herbs. Brooke works with flower essences and loves the ability to connect people with plants on a heart and soul level. Topics covered in this chat include:How did Sovereignty Herbs start?How do you view flora?What is your philosophy? What is Planta Dyadica? What does it all include?How to treat plantsWhat other ways are there to appreciate flora?How do we belong? How can plants help with that?What is the Moon and Star Collection?What is the zine in Planta Dyadica?How to find access in the herbal community?What does the future look like for Sovereignty Herbs?Popularizing plants and conservationHow can you start this shift in plant mindset?What does a typical day look like for Brooke?If you could talk to someone dead or alive who would it be?What is your favorite botanical?All herbal experiences are validIf you had unlimited funds, what would you do?Take walks with different types of peoplesWhere to find more of Brooke:Sovereignty HerbsInstagramFacebookResources Mentioned:Sovereignty HerbsOhio Free Herbal ClinicMoon + Star CollectionFrost Flowers or Fairy Skirts: Tales of American DittanyThe Nature Institute Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & familySupport the showGoFundME ITS FINALLY LIVE! IVE RELEASED MY NEW BIODIVERSITY DOCUMENTARY FILMING OLYMPIC PENINSULA FUNGI FESTIVAL--PLEASE GO WATCH If you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash App 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day SUP...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewFlora Funga Podcast Feedback Survey **Please fill out survey to win a PRIZE**This week we chat with Kevin Feeney, the author of Fly Agaric: A Compendium of History, Pharmacology, Mythology, & Exploration. Kevin is a cultural anthropologist and lawyer. His primary research  includes examining legal and regulatory issues dealing with the religious and cultural use of psychoactive substance. He has been exploring modern and traditional uses of Amanita muscaria, with a specific focus on medicinal use and preparation practices.In this chat we cover:What is Fly Agaric?Where can you find these?Why is this mushroom a poster child for all mushrooms?What is the history of the Fly Agaric?What is Soma?How is Fly Agaric different from psilocybin? What is the pharmacology of the Fly Agaric?How is this taken/made?What other animals consume these mushrooms?What is the Mythology of the Fly Agaric?How Christmas and Santa relateCoca-Cola and Santa?Who were the Saami people?What is the future look like for Fly Agaric?What benefits does this mushroom have?Resources Mentioned:Fly Agaric: A Compendium of History, Pharmacology, Mythology, & ExplorationSomaCoca-Cola and SantaWhen Santa was a ShamanSaami PeopleWhere to find more of Kevin:WebsiteFollow my other Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & familySupport the showGoFundME ITS FINALLY LIVE! IVE RELEASED MY NEW BIODIVERSITY DOCUMENTARY FILMING OLYMPIC PENINSULA FUNGI FESTIVAL--PLEASE GO WATCH If you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash App 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day SUP...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewFlora Funga Podcast Feedback Survey This week we chat with Mike Kempenich, my previous boss from Gentleman Forager, he is the company owner and president. Mike is an exotic mushroom cultivator, forager, instructor and wild foods distributor from Minneapolis Minnesota, USA. His professional goals with Gentleman Forager is to deliver top-quality specialty products, customer service, sustainable/organic production techniques as well as supporting his allies which include foragers, farmers, and cultivators. In this episode we talk about:What is Gentleman Forager?Who is the audience?How do you outreach?What got you into teaching?How to incorporate more mushrooms into your diet (Lions Mane Brain Butter)How to cook mushrooms?What's a typical week for you during mushroom season?Legal mushrooms in Minnesota?Where to find more of Mike:Gentleman ForagerGentleman Forager EventsChick of the WoodsFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeHelp support my book and tea buying habit by "Buying me a Book"a twist on buy me a coffeeWhen I reach my goal of $100 I will do a special book giveaway!Theme song :    -Soundotcom called Go Rock    -Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4458-take-the-leadLicense: http://creativecommons.org/ Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & familySupport the showGoFundME ITS FINALLY LIVE! IVE RELEASED MY NEW BIODIVERSITY DOCUMENTARY FILMING OLYMPIC PENINSULA FUNGI FESTIVAL--PLEASE GO WATCH If you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash App 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day SUP...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewThis week we interview Stefan Burger,  an Environmental Consultant and Naturalist Guide Based in Chile.  Stefan (@cactusexplorer) does tours, presentations, consulting, conservation, photography, videography. In this chat we talk about:Cacti ecology Why are cacti importantPollinators and cactiMycorrhizae with desert biomesWater and fungiSoil types and cactiFungal associatesGrit crustBiodiversity Cactus anatomyWhy is conservation important with cacti?What is cactus poaching PeyoteSeed banksAvocado WarsQuestions from Fans:"What cacti would you like to pet if it wasn't so angry?""How do you feel about people growing cacti at home?""Do you have cacti in your home?"Where to find Stefan:Cactus explorerInstagramFacebookTwitterTikTokFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeHelp support my book and tea buying habit by "Buying me a Boo Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & familySupport the showGoFundME ITS FINALLY LIVE! IVE RELEASED MY NEW BIODIVERSITY DOCUMENTARY FILMING OLYMPIC PENINSULA FUNGI FESTIVAL--PLEASE GO WATCH If you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash App 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day SUP...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewThis week we chat with Mickey Trescott from Autoimmune Wellness. Mickey is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and coach. She has also written numerous cookbooks: The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook, The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook and The Nutrient-Dense Kitchen.  Mickey also co-host The Autoimmune Wellness Podcast and co-teach The AIP Certified Coach Practitioner Training Program with Angie. Some things we chatted about were:What is AIP?How does one get their health on track using this method? What are some symptoms to food reactions?What are the steps to starting AIP?Ways to meal prep and cook to start AIPWhat are the things to eliminate and what order?What are some recipes?How to travel on AIP?How do I order at a restaurant? What types of AIP drinks can I have?Where can I find a support group with AIP?Where to find more of Mickey:Mickeys AIP websiteAutoimmune Wellness PodcastInstagramFacebookPinterestYouTubeTwitterWatch the YouTube Version hereResources mentioned:AIP Research Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & familySupport the showGoFundME ITS FINALLY LIVE! IVE RELEASED MY NEW BIODIVERSITY DOCUMENTARY FILMING OLYMPIC PENINSULA FUNGI FESTIVAL--PLEASE GO WATCH If you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash App 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day SUP...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewIn this weeks chat we talk with Tim Clemens (@MNForager) the President of the Minnesota Mycological Society. He's also been a forager for many years and has his own company called Ironwood foraging.  In this discussion we cover these topics: What is MMS (Minnesota Mycological Society)How can someone get into a mushroom groupHow can you improve your outreach for a foray?What are some tips and tricks while starting your own mushroom/plant walkWhat age group is this for?How to make this event accessible for everyone?What Matsutake smell like?What is Tim's favorite fungi fact?What can you do with Japanese beetles? (hint they are tasty!)What are some new foraged items Tim has foundWhat does a typical day look like for Tim?How to sell mushrooms to restaurantsSome advice to the listeners“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” Henry David ThoreauWhere to find more of Tim:Ironwood ForagingMinnesota Mycological SocietyInstagram Resources mentioned:Ironwood ForagingPaul Bunyan Mushroom ClubMinnesota Mycological SocietyLake Superior Mycological SocietyForest to ForkGentleman ForagerForagers Harvest by Samuel Thayer Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & familySupport the showGoFundME ITS FINALLY LIVE! IVE RELEASED MY NEW BIODIVERSITY DOCUMENTARY FILMING OLYMPIC PENINSULA FUNGI FESTIVAL--PLEASE GO WATCH If you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash App 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day SUP...