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Luna Stower is an award-winning educator, activist, and thought leader at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, and culture. With a Master’s in Teaching and over 15 years shaping the legal cannabis market, she is known for helping decriminalize entheogens in Oakland and for curating fungi and flora conversations at the Hyphae Psychedelic Conferences in both LA and Oakland.

A major client of her consulting firm is CHAMPS Trade shows, where she serves as director of mycology. From the Emerald Triangle to international stages, she bridges legacy to legal with authenticity and edge, making her one of the most sought-after voices in plant medicine today.

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New research from Taiwan revealing a rare forest fungus with remarkable anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Discovered growing on the endangered stout camphor tree, this cultivated mushroom produces a compound called N50 F2, a sulfated galacto-glucan that blocks inflammation signals and halts cancer cell proliferation—particularly in lung cancer—by triggering programmed cell death. The study highlights how this fungus bridges traditional medicine and modern biotechnology, showing potential for future health supplements and cancer therapies. KK ties it back to her own journey with inflammation management using mushrooms like reishi, chaga, and turkey tail, and encourages listeners to explore this discovery, stay curious, and keep “lowering inflammation one mushroom at a time.” 

Fungus compound shows promise in cancer and inflammation

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Benjamin Ashpole is founder of NourishCap.com, the first marketing agency in the United States to focus exclusively on the unique needs of the mushroom sector. He also runs PromoterMotor, a marketing agency that has served the nonprofit sector for over a decade, and an accomplished computer scientist. Personally, Ben is a licensed mushroom forager and gourmet mushroom cultivator who loves all flora and fungi.

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Giovanni, founder of the Shatter Foundation and organizer of the Shatter the Stigma 5K, shared his mission to raise awareness and funds for psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans and first responders. His foundation, nonprofit, partners with the Florida International University Society of Psychedelic Science (FIU SPS) and plans to expand to other universities. He emphasized responsible psychedelic use through guided integration and intention-setting, while discouraging casual or unregulated use. Giovanni and KK discussed the challenges of promoting plant medicine on social media, including censorship and funding barriers, which led to creative solutions like selling “Golden Shroom” necklaces to support research and advocacy. Through events, partnerships, and scholarships, the Shatter Foundation aims to destigmatize psychedelics, fund research, and advocate for therapy access—encouraging curiosity and community around the healing potential of these medicines.

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Enjoy this Birthday In PERSON interview with my mom, Beth Moravek. Finally checking this interview off my list and Finn River Cidery is a MUST visit! HAPPY  BIRTHDAY MAMAB! 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN YALL! GET YO SPOOK ON

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Enjoy this science filled episode where we get down N nerdy 

Tremella:
Cognition/memory clinical trials
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37836504/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29319408/

Skin barrier
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32531816/
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/10/3/82

Cancer
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31030755/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33858263/
https://www.longdom.org/open-access/chinese-fda-approved-fungal-glycanbased-drugs-an-overview-of-structures-mechanisms-and-clinical-related-studies-10718.html

UV protection
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33686752/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S175646461500554X
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37458972/

Chitin:
https://www.drannasitkoff.com/post/fungal-chitin-the-indigestible-fiber-that-is-in-fact-digestible-by-most-people

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New studies shows: Psilocybin delays aging, extends lifespan, new Emory study suggests.. In this episode I break down this juicy news. 

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Iosellev “Josie” Castaneda Morales, is a modern day Curandera. At an early age she was introduced to the practice of Curanderismo, as a way of life. Today, Josie serves her Miami Community as a Yerbera, one who works with herbs. She shares her knowledge with depth, joy, and clarity. 

You can connect with her at CuranderaRemedies.com and LatineHerbalism.com

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Fungitarian is a wellness movement and brand founded by Johnny James, built on his personal journey of healing through mushrooms after struggling with burnout and addiction. Their team of mycologists, scientists, and wellness advocates creates high-quality functional mushroom products—tinctures, gummies, and extracts—made from organic, U.S.-grown or wild-harvested fruiting bodies with clean, transparent formulas. Beyond products, their mission is about reconnection: to self, community, food, and purpose, guided by the ancient intelligence of fungi and supported by science. They emphasize education, especially for underserved youth, on how fungi heal bodies, restore ecosystems, and inspire futures. With a vision to build a movement of 10 million “Fungitarians,” they aim to shift culture toward everyday mushroom use, sustainable food systems, and holistic wellness rooted in nature.

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Elspeth dives into the surprisingly sexy world of nuts and trees, unpacking the botanical definition of nuts while highlighting the ecological power of oaks as keystone species. She gets detailed with acorns—flour, starch, oil, and even liqueur—exploring their culinary versatility and cultural history. The conversation branches out into the rise and fall of the American chestnut, hybridization efforts, and the sometimes steamy dynamics of forest management, from masting events where trees “all go at once” to indigenous fire practices that keep ecosystems in balance. We reveal how mixed forests and diverse diets are not only good for the planet but also downright irresistible, leaving listeners nutty for more.

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