Flora Funga Podcast

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,...

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 rou...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Flora Funga Podcast at the Western New York Fungi Festival for a weekend packed with mushrooms, community, wellness, music, and plenty of unexpected adventures. KK explores unique fungi products, learns about training dogs to hunt for truffles, catches up with Dennis Walker of Mycopreneur, experiences mushroom comedy and laughing yoga, and connect...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review KK sits down with Omar to dive into the vision behind the Ojai Mushroom Summit , happening October 11–18, 2026 in Ojai, California . The week-long gathering brings together fungi, fermentation, regenerative agriculture, food, art, music, wellness, and community through workshops, talks, films, culinary experiences, cultivation classes, myco-filtra...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Richard Capalbo the Founder of Rooted Fox Wellness, a wellness company focused on functional mushrooms. He makes a Lion's Mane Functional Chocolate and Lion's Mane Functional Capsules- supporting Mood, Focus, Memory, and Cognitive Function. He founded the company along his wellness journey after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis ab...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Are mushroom coffees actually worth the hype—or are we just paying $40+ for fancy dirt water?  In this episode of Flora Funga Podcast , KK and Karleen put two of the biggest names in functional mushroom drinks head-to-head: RYZE Mushroom Coffee and MUD\WTR Matcha .  We taste-test both, compare caffeine and mushroom content, dig into RYZE's si...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Finally made it to Mycofest 2026 put on by William Padilla Brown in PA. I was blessed with the opportunity of presenting on Nerdy Jobs...how you can get paid doing your passionz...  S/o to all the amazing people helping to put this on every year. What fest should I venture to next? Support the show Text (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your q...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review In this episode of the Flora Funga Podcast , I’m taking you behind the scenes of my unforgettable weekend at the Telluride Mushroom Festival . From landing in Colorado and making the long drive into the mountains, to waking up to unreal views, exploring mushroom-themed restaurants, catching live music and lectures, foraging for boletes and porcini...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review In this episode of the Flora Funga Podcast , KK sits down with Brice Parker, founder of Mush-Melo , to explore how he turned the nostalgic experience of roasting marshmallows around a campfire into a creative way to enjoy functional mushrooms. Brice shares the inspiration behind Mush-melo, the challenges of formulating mushroom-infused marshmallow...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Today on the Flora Funga Podcast, we’re taking the conversation out of the studio and into the heart of Tampa, Florida, for an in-person interview with MJ, the owner and creator behind MJOasis . More than just a non-alcoholic bar, MJOasis is a community-centered space where guests can explore infused, alcohol-free beverages, pull up a seat at the...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review  Peter Pan and I explore the fascinating and often misunderstood story of the coca plant—from its ancient Indigenous roots to its controversial connection with Coca-Cola. Peter breaks down the history of coca-infused tonics, the creation of Coca-Cola, the company’s unique access to imported coca leaves, and the ongoing questions surrounding the pl...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Patricia Stellamares is the founder of Invocation Healing Arts & Retreats — an artist, writer, clairvoyant, and retreat guide rooted in the ancestral medicine traditions of her Northern New Mexico grandmothers, her Thai teachers, and years of exploration across spiritual and healing practices. In this podcast, Patricia speaks openly about late...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review 2024 was my first year of GA mushroom festival and this year they will be having it again! Join October 2&3 2026 Mindfull Mycology Georgia Mushroom Festival – Meet The Kingdom of Fungi Support the show Text (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs  Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Fung...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Frank Hyma n returns to the Flora Funga Podcast to dive into his newest book, Ripe Tomato Revolution , a playful and practical guide that uses tomatoes as the gateway into gardening, self-reliance, and finding your calling. Known for How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying , Frank brings his signature mix of humor, science, storytelling, and han...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Tyler Hacking returns to talk about his new mushroom map guides and the GIS technology behind them. Tyler explains how his scientific background in mycology and geospatial analysis led him to create predictive mushroom maps using tools like ArcGIS Pro. Instead of simply copying public mushroom sightings, his process layers historical collection da...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review I sit down with Tritone to explore the world of plant biosonification and the concept behind Master Plants Orchestra, an orchestra played entirely by plants. Using electrodes placed on plant leaves, Tritone converts bioelectric signals from up to eight plants into musical notes, creating soundscapes that range from calming meditation music to expe...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Sam Believ is the founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat, the highest-rated ayahuasca retreat in South America with over 730 five-star reviews on google. A former offshore engineer, he left the oil industry after a life-changing experience with ayahuasca and moved to Colombia to build an affordable, authentic retreat with indigenous shamans. He also...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Molly Quade studies fungi at Washington State University that kill mites to help reduce the death of our honeybee population. We cover how bees are NOT native BUT we treat bees as livestock for our agriculture. She also helps out some of Paul Stamets research with Fungi Perfecti. All resources on florafungapodcast.com/221 If you are interested in...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review KK sits down with Derek of D&D Meadery to explore the ancient, flavorful, and surprisingly approachable world of mead-making. Derek shares how mead, often considered the oldest fermented beverage, begins with the simple combination of honey, water, and yeast, but becomes deeply complex through fermentation, yeast selection, local honey sources...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This episode was such a fun, open-minded wander through fungi, philosophy, psychedelics, podcasting, and the weird little threads that connect us all. KK sat down with Joel and Jacob from The Open Minded Podcast to talk about their journey as curious young hosts exploring psychology, religion, consciousness, and the big questions of life. The conv...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review  In this episode of Flora Funga Podcast , KK sits down with Victoria to explore the complicated intersection of mycology, social media, AI moderation, and content creator survival . They discuss why mushroom-related accounts and cultivation content are increasingly vulnerable to automated takedowns, how AI-driven platform policies can misread educ...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Meet Lois Duncun...She has a pretty wild and beautiful healing story. After going through systemic lupus, which is medically documented, she credits so much of her healing to plants, Indigenous medicines, mindset work, and Gene Keys. She feels like she’s lived a lot of lives in this one, and some of those chapters were really hard. Through trauma,...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Meet Laura Hartman a friend I've met at Cannadelic last year. She is a board certified functional medicine practitioner who empowers people towards healthier lives. She always is doing the most to advocate for everyone especially Veterans that don't always receive the best help. Support the show Text (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Top 5 mushrooms I like to use personally for lowering inflammation: All resources mentioned on florafungapodcast.com/21 5 ... Support the show Text (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs  Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga Podcast GoFundME If you like the podcast please think of dona...

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Oli Genn-Bash is a UK-based writer, educator, and cultural practitioner working at the intersection of functional mushrooms, mycotherapy, psychedelics, and contemporary wellness culture. His work sits between research, lived experience, and creative practice, with a focus on education and the responsible development of psychedelic and mushroom spa...