Welcome back to another episode of Terp Trends, where we explore the intersection of cannabis, culture, and innovation. Today’s guest brings a powerful blend of science, sustainability, and community—William Padilla-Brown, the visionary behind MycoSymbiotics.

William is a nationally recognized mycologist, educator, and regenerative systems designer whose work has helped bridge the gap between fungi, agriculture, and wellness. Through MycoSymbiote, he’s been teaching people how to cultivate fungi—especially cordyceps—and apply these natural systems to everything from soil health to sustainable living.

He’s also the founder of MycoFest, an annual festival in Pennsylvania that brings together mycologists, herbalists, farmers, and earth-lovers to celebrate the power of mushrooms and holistic living.

From publishing books and leading hands-on workshops to building symbiotic relationships between fungi and cannabis cultivation, William is creating a movement rooted in education, ecology, and empowerment.

In this episode, we dig into his journey, the role of mushrooms in sustainable agriculture, and how cannabis and fungi are more connected than you might think.