In this episode of the Isn’t Life Curious? podcast we meet virtually with gardener and author Jeff Lowenfels to discuss the magic that occurs in the microscopic world just beyond our eyes. Jeff just published a new book, Teaming with Bacteria, that unveils the incredible role of the Rhizophagy cycle by which plants act as … Continue reading Jeff Lowenfels is Teaming with Bacteria to Support Regenerative Agriculture | ILC #11 →

Recently the DEA announced their intention to reschedule 5 lesser known promising psychedelic compounds with no apparent reason. Led by biotechnology company Panacea Plant Sciences and friends, the natural products research community pushed back against the DEA, ultimately taking them to court. And to most of the community’s surprise, this effort proved successful. In this … Continue reading We Fought the Law and…We Won? | David Heldreth Jr. of Panacea Plant Sciences on Protecting Psychedelics for Research | ILC #10 →

How closely have you examined your deeply held beliefs? How confident are you that your beliefs are true? What are the reasons you have that give you your level of confidence in your belief? In this episode we take a critical look at beliefs. Beliefs of all kinds. Belief in God, karma, the law of … Continue reading Anthony Magnabosco is Challenging Your Beliefs with Street Epistemology | #09 →

Psychedelic retreat centers have become big business, providing a way for curious minds to engage in psychedelic treatments in areas where they are legal. One perfect example are retreat centers located throughout South America where participants gather to drink the strange cocktail of tryptamines and harmalines in a brew called “ayahuasca”. But are these treatments … Continue reading Psychiatrist Dr. Simon Ruffell on the Science and Philosophy of Ayahuasca | #08 →

In this episode we join my good friend and fellow science communicator – Peter Kleinhenz, MS. Peter is the co-producer and host of a wildlife web series called Wild Wander (look it up on YouTube!). Peter loves nature more than perhaps anyone else that I know, and he has dedicated his life to finding ways … Continue reading Peter Kleinhenz, MS of Wild Wander on Inspiring Hope for Wildlife Conservation with Technology | #07 →

Today we join farmer and permaculturist Mark Shepard to discuss practical solutions to surviving and thriving on planet Earth. Mark is the CEO of Forest Agriculture Enterprises LLC, founder of Restoration Agriculture Development LLC and award-winning author of the book, Restoration Agriculture: Real-World Permaculture for Farmers. Mark has also been a farmer member of the … Continue reading Mark Shepard Uses Restoration Agriculture to Radically Transform Farms for Permaculture | #06 →

In this episode of Isn’t Life Curious? we join comedian Rodney Norman to talk about the meaning of life and what exactly he finds so funny about it all. Throughout the conversation we are joined by some of Rodney’s friends including Leonard, the World’s Worst Motivational Speaker, to unpack some of their most profound insights … Continue reading Comedian Rodney Norman Unveils the Secrets to the Mysteries of the Universe! | Ep. #05 →

In this episode of Isn’t Life Curious? we continue our exploration of psychedelics that we began with Rick Doblin PhD. This time we sit down with two natural products researchers, Chris Witowski PhD and Jacqueline Salm PhD, of Psilera Bioscience, who hope to revolutionize mental health treatment with nature’s mind manifesting molecules – psychedelics. In … Continue reading Psilera Bioscience is Revolutionizing Mental Healthcare with Psychedelics | Ep. #04 →

Is life special? Or is it just a happy accident that we are here? Neil Manson, PhD is a philosopher and professor of philosophy at the University of Mississippi where he specializes in tackling these very questions. An expert on philosophy of science and philosophy of religion, Dr. Manson and I dive down a metaphysical … Continue reading Philosopher Neil Manson PhD Wonders If Life Is All That Special | #03 →

In this episode we are joined by Rick Doblin, PhD – the founder of MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. We discuss Rick’s past and the series of events that opened his mind to the potential of psychedelics, why he is so passionate about ensuring that psychedelics are well-studied and available for therapeutic and … Continue reading Rick Doblin PhD is Serious About Psychedelics | #02 →