Flora Funga Podcast
119 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsSpreading knowledge by 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 and that's why I want to share my knowledge, questions and grow together in Flora Funga Podcast. For more information please feel free to contact me at www.florafungapodcast.com OR email me at [email protected]
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Episodes
17: Get to Know Me Kaitlyn Kuehn (KK): Host of Flora Funga Podcast
July 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBHello scientists, Today we have a different type of interview where Howard Sprouse from episode 10 interviewed me so ya'll can learn more about me and how I got into flora and funga and why I started this podcast. Make sure to watch and follow along with the YouTube channel to see the photos and presentation. Some topics we cover are: how my childhood shaped me into the person you are today What got you into flora and funga Past research and future ones What did you do in New Zealand? ...
16: Reconnecting with your Roots with Laura Adrian
July 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB16: Today we chat with Laura Adrian a healer, writer, and teacher. She has her bachelors in Chemistry and Environmental studies. She grew up going to an environmental school which played a big role in how she thought about nature and the human connection. We chat about how people depend on nature for everyday things and how reconnecting will improve our health, the environment around us, and everything in it. We also cover: Wilderness retreats human nature connection Skills to learn to go...
15: The Nerdy Banter Between Two Plant Biologist with Addeline Theis (Prairiologist)
June 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBhttp://www.florafungapodcast.com Today we talk with Addie Theis a Wetland Delineator and Prairiologist from Mankato, Minnesota. I have been looking forward to catching up with her for quite some time since we went to school together-- both graduating with our Plant Science degrees. She continued with getting her Masters in Biology Education. In this weeks episode we chat about: Addie's work and how she landed this opportunity What is a wetland and what is the process as a wetland delineat...
14: Urban Foraging with Annie Doran: The Negative Impacts of your Mowed Lawns
June 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBEp: 14 I'm Kaitlyn Kuehn a plant biologist with a thirst for mycology. Today we talk with an herbalist Annie Doran owner of Lion's Tooth Apothecary. Her mission is focusing on holistic health, ethical practice and remind each person that plants can heal us, if we let them. In this weeks episode we cover: How to prepare and forage for urban medicinals How green grass yards are negativity affecting our ecosystems How to create your own diverse yard What is an elixir bar How to incorpora...
13: How the Soil Food Web Works and Why it's Important with Dr.Elaine Ingham
June 02, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 82.5 MBhttp://www.florafungapodcast.com Today we talk with Dr. Elaine Ingham a Microbiologist who has discovered the soil food web and is the President and founder of Dr. Elaine's Soil Food Web School. Elaine and I talk about what the soil food web is and why it's important. Elaine has her B.A. in Biology and Chemistry, and her MS in Microbiology and Ph. D. in Microbiology. Where to find Elaine: Soil Food Web class Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me: Facebook In...
Episode 12: Plant Microscopy with Judith Lundberg-Felten CEO of Flora L. Design
May 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBHello my scientists, I'm Kaitlyn Kuehn a plant biologist with a thirst for mycology. Today we talk with Judith Felten a researcher at the Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, Umeå Plant Science Center in Sweden. Her research interests are pertaining to the development of ectomycorrhzial symbioses. Her research aims on understanding the molecular mechanism required for ectomycorrhiza establishment. She is also the CEO of Flora L. Design where she: 1. Takes samples from flora ...
Episode 12: Plant Microscopy with Judith Lundberg-Felten CEO of Flora L. Design
May 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBHello my scientists, I'm Kaitlyn Kuehn a plant biologist with a thirst for mycology. Today we talk with Judith Felten a researcher at the Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, Umeå Plant Science Center in Sweden. Her research interests are pertaining to the development of ectomycorrhzial symbioses. Her research aims on understanding the molecular mechanism required for ectomycorrhiza establishment. She is also the CEO of Flora L. Design where she: 1. Takes samples from flora ...
Episode 11: Mycorrhizal Planet with Michael Phillips
May 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBEpisode 11: Hello my scientists, I'm Kaitlyn Kuehn a plant biologist with a thirst for mycology. Today we talk with Michael Phillips a holistic farmer and a multiple book author. One of my favorite books on fungal mycelium and mycorrhizae, Mycorrhizal Planet: How Fungi and Plants Work Together to Create Dynamic Soils. Michael Phillips is known for helping people grow healthy fruit using herbal methods. His holistic approach to orcharding has made him well known in the botany world. Join us w...
Episode 10: A Deep Dive into Mycoremediation with Howard Sprouse Founder of The Remediators
April 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBHello my scientists, I'm Kaitlyn Kuehn a plant biologist with a thirst for mycology. Today we talk with Howard Sprouse founder of The Remediators. Howard has his toes in many ponds from doing research in Washington at Peninsula College to starting a boat company all the way to Alaska research with Salmon. His current interest is dealing with mycoremediation as well as incorporating plants and bacteria to break up toxic soils. We discuss his journey on starting his own company and how to cre...
Episode 9: How to be like a Plant and Share Positive Energy Ft. A Guided Nature Meditation with Lesa De Bergh
April 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBEpisode 9: Hello my scientists, I'm Kaitlyn Kuehn a plant biologist with a thirst for mycology. Today we talk with Lesa De Bergh owner of Lumiere Healing Arts. Lesa provides Reiki inspired yoga for individuals and group sessions to focus on promoting innate healing powers of the mind, body, and spirit. We also discuss the interactions between plant and human energy and why it's important. We end with Lesa proving us with a guided nature meditation. So enjoy this different format of a podca...
Episode 8: What is Photosynthesis and How Does it Work with Dr. Ruhland
March 24, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBEpisode 8: Hello my scientists, I'm Kaitlyn Kuehn a plant biologist with a thirst for mycology. Today we talk with Dr. Christopher Ruhland, a plant physiology and my past professor at Minnesota State University-Mankato. We cover what photosynthesis is and how it works. If its a little too much information, you can find visual helpers on my YouTube page. Resources Mentioned: Caddisfly Travel deep inside a leaf video Quote from a Plant Physiologist: "Animals are just parasites on the plant...
Episode 7: How to Enjoy Every Moment with Willow the Herbalist at Flora Funga Farms
March 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBEpisode 7: Hello my scientists, I'm Kaitlyn Kuehn a plant biologist with a thirst for mycology. Today we talk with Willow the founder of Flora Funga Farms. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge about medicinal plants and fungi in order to open the minds to humans into the herbalist world. Flora Funga Farms are growers and foragers of fine fungi and plants for edible, medicinal, and ecological purposes. Resources mentioned: https://www.iherb.com/ https://www.nowfoods.com/ https://w...
Episode 6: How to Become a Mushroom with Sam the Fungi
February 24, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 96.9 MBEpisode 6: Hello my scientists, I'm Kaitlyn Kuehn a plant biologist with a thirst for mycology. Today we have a nerdy philosophical chat with Sam the Fungi. He is dedicated to ending Mycophobia, changing Mycostigma and connecting people through the power of Mycelium. Sam is a member of the Central Texas Mycological Society and has been working with fungi to heal himself and others. He has helped create the CollectiveFungi and leads mycohappenings around Texas. Mentions: Central Texas Mycol...
Episode 5: Top 7 Reasons Why Plant-Fungi Interactions are Important Ft. Randall Simonson
February 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBEpisode 5: Hello my scientists, I'm Kaitlyn Kuehn a plant biologist with a thirst for mycology. Today we talk about the top 7 reasons why plant-fungi interactions are important with guest Randall Simonson. Plant metabolism: Photosynthesis, Protein Synthesis, Lipids, Induced Systemic resistance Biodiversity: Soil fungi act like a support network Practical Advancements: MycoApply, BioOrganics Mediate Climate Change: Plants and fungi could slow climate change Nutrient exchange Understand...
Episode 4: 5 Reasons Why Fungi are Important
February 10, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBEpisode 4: Hello my scientists, Today we talk about the 5 reasons why fungi are important. Nutrient cycling Culinary Organifi GOLD , Four Sigmatic coffee , Fungi Perfecti/Host defense, Chaga at Forest to Fork Fungal materials: Amadou hat Mycorrhizae Decomposers (plastic/radiation/heavy metals/lignin) How fungi are closer to animals than plants, some fun funga facts, hell Mycelium Running by Paul Stamets Basic understanding of fungi to complex processes on how fungi work together...
Episode 3: 5 Reasons Why Plants are Important
February 10, 2021 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBEpisode 3: Hello my scientists, Today we talk about the 5 reasons why plants are important. Food Carbon Cycle Oxygen Shelter Beauty/medicine Also some fun flora facts, juicy news, quote a scientist, and this weeks book recommendation. Join me on this wild ride as we dive into episode 3. Drank of the Week: Nespresso: Stormio Juicy News: Umea University. "Genetic diversity important for plant survival when nitrogen inputs increase." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 2 June 2016. <ww...
Episode 2: What is a Fungus?
February 09, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBEpisode 2: Hello my scientists, Today we talk about what a fungus is and how they evolved, a couple groups of fungi, some fun funga facts, juicy news, quote a scientist, and this weeks book recommendation. Join me on this wild ride as we dive into episode 2. Drank of the Week: Yantra Green Tea Juicy News: Stanford University. "Fungal diversity and its relationship to the future of forests." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 22 January 2020. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/01/200122134928...
Episode 1: What is a Plant?
February 08, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBEpisode 1: Hello my scientists, Today we talk about what a plant is and how they evolved from the Big Bang to the present. I go over parts of a plant, some fun flora facts, juicy news, quote a scientist, and this weeks book recommendation. Join me on this wild ride as we dive into episode 1. Juicy News: Faculty of Science - University of Copenhagen. "Researchers discover the secret of how moss spreads." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 10 November 2020. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/20...
Trailer
November 10, 2020 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBHello, my inquisitivists. I am here to introduce my new podcast "Flora Funga Podcast," where I help bridge the knowledge gap between plants, fungi, and humans. Without their special connection this world wouldn't be the same. Join me on my journey to show you how underrated these biology topics really are. Theme song by Soundotcom called Go Rock Support the Show. ***I am an affiliate with ENERGYBITS (your daily algae tablet packed with nutrients) go visit this link and use code FLORAFUN...