Flora Funga Podcast

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review KK sits down with Reinier, also known as Paddenstoelenman (The Mushroom Man), to explore the fascinating world of fungi in the Netherlands! From his life-changing introduction to psych*delic mushrooms to building a career around mycology, Rainier shares how fungi transformed his relationship with nature. We dive into Dutch mushroom culture, sustainable foraging practices, and why leaving mushrooms behind for wildlife is just as important as f...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review KK welcomes back mycologist and science educator Mandie Quark for a fascinating conversation about the importance of biodiversity and why protecting all forms of life. From photographing mysterious moths and fungi in Ecuador's rainforests to uncovering the alarming lack of funding for fungal conservation, Mandie shares how much of Earth's biodiversity remains undocumented and potentially threatened. We explore the interconnected relationships...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review In this episode of the Flora Funga Podcast, KK sits down with Tyler from Elden Medicinals, a holistic health practitioner, medicinal mushroom educator, and wild forager she met at MycoFest. Tyler shares his personal healing journey, including how his experience with nerve-related symptoms inspired his passion for lion’s mane mushrooms and natural medicine. Together, they dive into some of the most underrated medicinal fungi, including red-bel...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review KK and Karleen are back for another mushroom coffee review, and this time we're sipping on Root & Rise Coffee, a consciously crafted blend created by founder Casey! From its beautiful, eco-conscious packaging to its rich, earthy flavor, this coffee seriously impressed us. We dive into the organic ingredients, including lion's mane, chaga, roasted dandelion root, and chicory root, exploring the science behind their potential benefits...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Get ready to laugh, learn, and rethink what you call “waste.” 🌱♻️ In this episode of the Flora Funga Podcast, KK sits down with Aaron and Elliot from Brainplate Grows to explore their hilariously unconventional approach to composting, urban farming, and building a more resilient food system in Madison, Wisconsin. We dive into how they collect roughly 800 pounds of food scraps each week from local restaurants and transform them into living soi...