

Flora Funga Podcast
KK the Plant Biologist with a Thirst for Mycology
Let's get down N nerdy with plants and fungi on Flora Funga Podcast. I'm all about bridging the gap between plants, fungi, and humans. Come listen to the underrated nerdy topics of flora and funga. Everything's connected above and below ground. Feel free to contact me at www.florafungapodcast.com/contact
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Mar 30, 2022 • 43min
34: The Science Behind Mycorrhizal Applications (MA) with Melissa Flora
Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewSUPPORT the SHOW with my New Patreon!This week we chat with Melissa Flora from Mycorrhizal Applications (MA), a microbial-based biorational solution for sustainable agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and forestry. The mycorrhizal fungi colonize plant roots to create a symbiotic relationship in which MycoApply maximizes the plant success. Join us while we cover these topics:History of MAWhat is MA?What products do you offer?How are the products used?Who are these products for?Why is this product important?How does this work?The 3 things to look out for in this productWhat is a biostimulator?I want to TOUR and SHADOW people for the podcastWhat does the future look like?Where to find MA:Mycorrhizal ApplicationsMorgan Composting Finding 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.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.orI got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos!727-477-5974 Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...

Mar 16, 2022 • 1h 9min
33: Rooted in Spirit with Mana Mycelium and Gary Harbo (My First in Person Interview!)
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.comFacebookI got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos!727-477-5974 Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...

Mar 2, 2022 • 1h 13min
32: Mushroom Revival: Reviving Health using Functional Mushrooms with Alex Dorr
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 I got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos!727-477-5974 Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...

Feb 16, 2022 • 1h 7min
31: Zbiotics: Proudly using GMOs to Ease Hangovers with Zack Abbott
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 twistI got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos!727-477-5974 Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...

Feb 2, 2022 • 1h 4min
30: The Future of Farming (Regenerative Agriculture) with Allen Williams
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: htI got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos!727-477-5974 Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...

Jan 12, 2022 • 1h 11min
29: How to Look at Plants in a New Perspective with Brooke Sackenheim Co-Creator of Sovereignty Herbs
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 InstituI got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos!727-477-5974 Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...

Dec 29, 2021 • 1h 28min
28: The History of Christmas Funga with Kevin Feeney
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:WebsiteI got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos!727-477-5974 Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...

Dec 15, 2021 • 1h 2min
27: Who is the "Gentleman Forager" with Mike Kempenich
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/I got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos!727-477-5974 Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...

Dec 1, 2021 • 1h 1min
26: Interactions Between Cacti and Funga with Stefan Burger
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 teaI got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos!727-477-5974 Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...

Nov 17, 2021 • 55min
25: Feeling Anxious, Depressed, or Having Insomnia? Maybe Try Autoimmune Protocol with Mickey Trescott
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 ResearchI got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos!727-477-5974 Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...


