Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Sam founded a biotech startup out of college making worm poop fertilizer then found a way to use worms to eat plastics. Now hes the CEO of Wrigglebrew. Find all resources on florafungapodcast.com/173 Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & family Support the show GoFundME ITS FINALLY LIVE! IVE RELEASED MY NEW BIODIVERSITY DOCUMENTARY FILMING OLYMPIC PENINSULA FUNGI FESTIVAL--PLEASE GO WATCH If you like the podcast pleas...
Jul 23, 2025•54 min•Season 3Ep. 173
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Victoria is an attorney focused on psychedelic medicine, cannabis, and functional mushroom law. She helps businesses and healthcare providers enter and grow in these challenging spaces. All resources mentioned on florafungapodcast.com/172 rudicklawgroup.com Social Media Links Instagram LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-cvitanovic-83648a90?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Wear...
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 172
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Janine is the Owner and Chief Innovations Officer of Talent Think Innovations, a business strategy and consulting firm. With over 19 years of experience across diverse industries—from pharmaceuticals and education to tech and wellness—she is known for her dynamic, human-centered approach to innovation and organizational design. Janine blends her business acumen with spiritual and cultural wisdom as a second-generation herbalist of Guyanese and T...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 171
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Join speakers, chats, vendors, and explore the amazing people! Grab yo BOGO TICKET Before 7/5/25! North Florida Entheogenic Conference & Expo Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite North Florida Entheogenic Conference - WEBSITE North Florida Entheogenic Conference & Expo (@nfl_entheoexpo) • Instagram photos and videos Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & family Support the show GoFundME ITS FINALLY LIVE! IVE RE...
Jul 04, 2025•23 min
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Author of "How to Forage Mushrooms Without Dying: An Absolute Beginner's Guide." Frank has foraged with pro's in seven states and six countries. He found a 33-pound Lion's Mane mushroom on an oak tree. Has made as much as $200/hour finding and selling wild, edible mushrooms to chefs. Has written foraging columns for two national magazines: Paleo and Hobby Farms. Has taught foraging to over 1500 chefs, arborists, organic farmers, Vikings and memb...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 3Ep. 170
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Kyle Garrone holds a degree in Plant Biology from University of California, Davis with a focus on plant pathology and mycology. He has been the Production Manager of Far West Fungi since graduating from UC Davis in 2010, with his primary focus on increasing yields, developing appropriate technologies for the mushroom industry, reducing labor, and experimenting with new varieties of mushrooms that have potential for wholesale customers. Kyle has ...
Jun 25, 2025•39 min•Season 3Ep. 169
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week’s Juicy News is all about proving if mushrooms have enough protein— is it a good source of protein or not? Thank you Mr.Trippie for sponsoring this episode! IF you want to sponsor Flora Funga Podcast. Shoot me message… floraandfungapodast@gmail OR send me a DM @florafungapodcast If you connected with me in some way or enjoyed this episode, send me an email at floraandfungapodast@gmail OR send me a DM @florafungapodcast A review on nutr...
Jun 18, 2025•15 min•Season 3Ep. 168
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Stephanie Karzon Abrams, a neuropharmacologist with a Master of Science in Clinical Pharmacology, is the founding advisor of Beyond Consulting, where she offers science, research, and strategy solutions for organizations in the plant medicine and psychedelic sectors. With a background in clinical research and industry experience at Johnson & Johnson, Stephanie blends scientific expertise with strategic insight to pioneer innovative approache...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 167
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review We take you deep into the heart of the Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival —a celebration of fungi, community, and the biodiversity that connects us all. “Rooted in Biodiversity” follows foragers, scientists, healers, educators, and everyday enthusiasts as they explore the hidden world of fungi—from collecting wild specimens for DNA sequencing, to learning about mycoremediation, conservation, and cultural healing through mushrooms. Featuring powerf...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 166
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This weeks Juicy News on a mushroom out there that can literally eat garbage, make batteries, and—get this—you can eat it too. Olympic Peninsula Fungi Fest Doc WILL BE RELEASED JUNE 4th Resources Mentioned on florafungapodcast.com/165 Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & family Happy Mushroom "FLORA10" These 100% done-for-you kits let you harvest around 56 grams of premium mushrooms in just three week Disclaimer: Thi...
May 28, 2025•18 min•Season 3Ep. 165
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Ben Taylor is a mushroom hunter, amateur mycologist, and political scientist. He's a strong advocate for psychedelics from New Jersey, and specializes in the Gymnopilus genus. He is also co-chair of the Green Party of New Jersey, and former US House of Representatives candidate. All Resources mentioned on florafungapodcast.com/164 Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & family Happy Mushroom "FLORA10" These 100% done-fo...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 164
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Todays Juicy News is brought to you by Mushroom Extracts News - Reddit's first place to find the latest scientific studies on mushrooms Thank you Happy Mushroom and Mr Trippie for sponsoring this episode! Follow curanderaremedies to read her new book " Latine Herbalism" Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & family Happy Mushroom "FLORA10" These 100% done-for-you kits let you harvest around 56 grams of premium mushroom...
May 14, 2025•12 min•Season 3Ep. 163
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Louis is the founder of Psychedelist. He was a mathematician in a former life, then I became a smuggler and transportation operative and then after many tragedies developed an organized understanding of the root fundamental skills of MES (mental emotional and spiritual) skill development and growth. He was first introduced to psychedelics in 1995 and have had a long and evolving relationship with multiple entheogens. Louis is passionate about en...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 162
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Haven't you been wanting to know how these organisms communicate to each other?! New juicy news explains how... A new tool for parsing the 'metabolic dialogue' between microorganisms | ScienceDaily @desert_alchemist If you connected with me in some way or enjoyed this episode, send me an email at floraandfungapodast@gmail OR send me a DM @florafungapodcast Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & family Support the show ...
Apr 30, 2025•17 min•Season 3Ep. 161
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Welcome to a fun inperson interview with FullSend OrgaNick's. I chat with Nick a Floridian Mycologist, entrepreneur, inventor, and educator focused on wellness, sustainability, and growth. He's passionate about mental health and positive change. Resources Mentioned on florafungapodcast.com/160 Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & family Support the show GoFundME ITS FINALLY LIVE! IVE RELEASED MY NEW BIODIVERSITY DOCU...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Welcome back to a bonus episode where we dive into update, shoutouts, sponsors, and JUICY NEWS. All mentions are on florafungapodcast.com/159 HUGE THANKS TO MR TRIPPIE AND HAPPY MUSHROOMS FOR SPONSORING Persons With Spinal Cord Injury Report Peripherally Dominant Serotonin-Like Syndrome After Use of Serotonergic Psychedelics | Neurotrauma Reports Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & family Happy Mushroom "FLORA10" Th...
Apr 16, 2025•16 min
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Shane Schoolman, CEO and Co-Founder of MyCOLove Farm, holds a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from CU Boulder and has been deeply involved in mycology since 2016. Through MyCOLove, a USDA Organic and vertically integrated mushroom company, Shane champions a "Farm to Bottle" mission to heal through biodiversity. He pioneers advanced techniques like Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction (UAE) to create potent, full-spectrum mushroom extracts. ...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 158
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Try Happy Mushrooms-FLORA10(10% off) Let's go through some YouTube comments, JUICY NEWS, Happy Mushroom, Fungi Academy, etc. Resources Mentioned: Sacred Mycology Summit Spore 2025 - Fungi Academy Ganoderma lucidum extract attenuates corticotropin-releasing hormone-induced cellular senescence in human hair follicle cells: iScience Florida Mycological Society (@floridamycologicalsociety) • Instagram photos and videos Wear FFP merch to support the ...
Apr 02, 2025•18 min•Season 3Ep. 157
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review https://happymushrooms.com/flora Andrew (aka The Flying Fungi) is a freedom seeker. He's a passionate mushroom forager, grower, researcher and educator dedicated to exploring the world of fungi. Andrew is an avid skydiver and outdoor enthusiast who thrives on adventure and pushing boundaries. Deep thinker/ high dose navigator. Hates pants and shoes. Resources mentioned on Florafungapodcast.com Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your ...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Tyler Hacking is a multidisciplinary scientist whose research has focused on the interactions between plants, fungi and their habitats and how those processes impact human health. He uses agriculture biotechnologies to regenerate and transform soil. All Resources on florafungapodcast.com Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & family Support the show GoFundME ITS FINALLY LIVE! IVE RELEASED MY NEW BIODIVERSITY DOCUMENTAR...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Season 3Ep. 155
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review TRY Happy Mushrooms "FLORA10" FOR 10% OFF Phil Gibson is a biology professor at the University of Oklahoma. He's interested in plant evolution and plant reproductive systems. In addition to ecological work, he's interested in science education, especially evolution and botany education. Resources Mentioned: Florafungapodcast.com/154 Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & family Happy Mushroom "FLORA10" These 100% done-...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 154
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we have on Controlled Chaos from Spore Swaps A passion for fungus emerged from the forest in 2014, when a classically trained mycologist trained us in the art of hunting for wild Psilocybes. After 7 years in the foraging realm, Controlled Chaos Genetics was founded in 2021 as a hobby during foraging down time in the winter, quickly evolving from an obsession with mycology to becoming a cultivator and genetics vendor. In 2023, I became ...
Mar 05, 2025•59 min
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Cesar Marin is a visionary entrepreneur, former CNN producer, and the founder of Cultivating Wisdom, a platform dedicated to empowering people over 50 to unlock their potential through microdosing, biohacking, and personal growth. A proud Latino and thought leader in the psychedelic industry, Cesar combines his expertise as an author, speaker, and mentor to inspire transformational change. With a master’s degree in economics and a background in ...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 152
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Yay! I am finally releasing Melissa's chat. She has been working for the La Crosse county parks system for 4 years ago, and fell in love with fungi after stumbling upon Chicken of the Woods while mowing the lawn. Having grown up in the inner city of Milwaukee WI working as a cook that also struggles with an autoimmune illness, she was enthralled with the new culinary and health opportunities behind discovering the world of fungi. Since then she ...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 151
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Dennis Walker is a journalist, podcaster and puppeteer who is primarily known for his satirizing of the psychedelic space. He is the founder and host of the Mycopreneur Podcast, with which he has published over 200 interviews platforming mushroom entrepreneurs from over 40 countries on 6 continents. Walker has been featured in Rolling Stone, Forbes, Wired, High Times, and many other international outlets. All resources mentioned on website: Wear...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat about microdosing to heal depression, addiction, and anxiety. Let's chat with Justin Brent from @ redwoodintegration . He's all about motivation and inspiration, holistic and natural therapy, and all things mushrooms. He has created his own signature blend that y'all can try out NOW. Go message him for consultations and anything else. Resources on florafungapodcast.com/149 : Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your f...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 149
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Thank you Magic Mind for your 45% off this January Bundle Today we have my guest Joshua Farris from The Created Souls podcast . We chat about consciousness, and we pick a few philosophers to see what they would answer to the question on if plants and fungi have consciousness. Grab his new book " The Creation of Self". All Resources Mentioned on florafungapodcast.com/148 Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & family Mag...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 148
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Thank you Magic Mind for your 45% off this January Bundle If you want to try Hamiltons Mushroom Products use this link Today we chat with Hamiltons Mushrooms a Medicinal Mushroom Nerd. Forager. Filmmaker and storyteller all on uncovering the secrets behind mushroom supplement industry as well as how to learn mushrooms quickly. All Resources Mentioned on www.florafungapodcast.com/147 Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends &am...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 32 min
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Today we chat with Devin Bailey from As Above Podcast. We talk about some consciousness topics on NPC life, non-player characters, slime molds, and Rick and Morty trips. Resources on www.florafungapodcast.com/146 Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & family Support the show GoFundME ITS FINALLY LIVE! IVE RELEASED MY NEW BIODIVERSITY DOCUMENTARY FILMING OLYMPIC PENINSULA FUNGI FESTIVAL--PLEASE GO WATCH If you like the ...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Thank you, Magic Mind! Get 45% off with January Bundle of BOTH the focus and Sleep, https://www.magicmind.com/FLORAFUNGAJAN This week we chat with Larry from @Decriminalizenature . We chat about the specific laws around legalizing nature, animals getting high, and what are the real issues at hand? All Resources on www.florafungapodcast.com/145 Wear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & family Magic Mind "FLORAFUNGA20" The ...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 17 min
