Flora Funga Podcast
Flora Funga Podcast
Kaitlyn Kuehn (KK)

Flora Funga Podcast

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Spreading 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 floraandfungapodcast@gmail.com
59: BONUS| The Last of Us recap and I MET ALEX & ALLYSON GREY!
29 March 2023

59: BONUS| The Last of Us recap and I MET ALEX & ALLYSON GREY!

***Fill out this Survey to WIN A PRIZE*** This week I cover the Last of Us True/False and some other exciting shout outs and updates. Flora Funga Podcast is GROWING. Go watch to 58: The Way of Water is in a Crisis. Go follow him on Twitter. I have a FB group where I go LIVE every Sunday at 730PM EST. (Next week topic is on how to consume cannabis). Interview with Howard Sprouse. My interview with...
58: The Way of Water is in a Crisis featuring a Soil Scientist
22 March 2023

58: The Way of Water is in a Crisis featuring a Soil Scientist

Flora Funga Feedback Survey |This week we chat with a soil scientist, Mriganka De, from Minnesota State University-Mankato. He got his BS and MS in Soil Science in India and a Ph.D. degree in Soil and Water Science from the University of Florida. After finishing his Ph.D., he continued his academic career as a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Idaho and Iowa State University....
57: BONUS| Sneak Peak to Florida Herbal Conference 2023 & Other Stuff that's Making Me Happy
15 March 2023

57: BONUS| Sneak Peak to Florida Herbal Conference 2023 & Other Stuff that's Making Me Happy

This week is a unique episode where I give some more updates, shout outs, and a sneak peek into the Florida Herbal Conference 23. I will be posting the final Florida Herbal Conference episode COMING SOON. Some resources mentioned:My website (Join the Newsletter + 10% merch)My new Merch (10% off in the newsletter)Flora Funga Feedback surveyFlorida Herbal ConferenceFacebook Group where I hold the...
56: Breaking the Binary: Teaching Repetitive DNA Biology and STEM Equity as a Trans Scientist
08 March 2023

56: Breaking the Binary: Teaching Repetitive DNA Biology and STEM Equity as a Trans Scientist

This week we chat with Robin Aguilar, a PhD candidate in the Beliveau and Noble Labs at UW Genome Sciences. Their research is focused around repetitive DNA biology, microscopy, and genomic technology development. They play a big role in justice-centered learning spaces in STEM for minoritized and marginalized students. We discuss topics around their article, "Breaking the binary by coming out as...
55: BONUS| Nerdy Jobs: An inside look into the diverse and captivating display of careers in plant and fungi science
01 March 2023

55: BONUS| Nerdy Jobs: An inside look into the diverse and captivating display of careers in plant and fungi science

Hello my Scientists, this week we have another bonus episode covering shout outs, updates, and my new project called "Nerdy Jobs." A huge thank you to all the people that comment on my content (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Patreon). If you know someone who would be a perfect fit for Nerdy Jobs please share this episode to them or message me with a contact to get them on the podcast.Thank you to...
54: Mushroom Hunters Tarot: Welcome to a space where Mycology and Mythology Meet
22 February 2023

54: Mushroom Hunters Tarot: Welcome to a space where Mycology and Mythology Meet

This week we chat with Joe Buckley, the creator of the Mushroom Hunters Tarot deck. Joe started as an artist who was deeply passionate about mythology and now has created a funga tarot deck that aligns with both. Soon he will be traveling for the upcoming Mushroom Hunter’s Odyssey project. In this episode we cover topics like:What got him into mushrooms and tarot?What are the steps into making...
53: BONUS EPISODE: I Took Notes so YOU don't have to--My Top 10 Take Aways from Podfest2023 (Updates, Shoutouts, and Engagements)
11 February 2023

53: BONUS EPISODE: I Took Notes so YOU don't have to--My Top 10 Take Aways from Podfest2023 (Updates, Shoutouts, and Engagements)

New Style of FLORA FUNGA PODCAST where I do house keeping/ Shout outs/and ENGAGE! In this episode I also cover my top 10 take aways from Podfest 20231. Thumbnails and Hooked Titles2. Press kit for monetization3. Email Marketing4. Make 10 min vids as well as 1 min shorts5. Chat GPT anything!6. Get out of your comfort level7. Build your brand8. Tell your listeners exactly what you want...9. Network...
52: OMFGummies: Tasty Slurry, Alzheimer Remedies, and Supplement Graveyards
08 February 2023

52: OMFGummies: Tasty Slurry, Alzheimer Remedies, and Supplement Graveyards

This week we chat with Elana Dussé from OMFGummies. Oh My Fungi Gummies are tasty adaptogenic gummies for brain health, immunity and sleep. Years and years of research, they were convinced by the efficacy and clinically proven health benefits of these funga. OMFgummies has the purest and most potent functional mushrooms in the world to make a mushroom supplement that is highly available in the...
51: The Movement of Water in Flora with Dr. Ruhland (MY FIRST REOCCURING GUEST!)
25 January 2023

51: The Movement of Water in Flora with Dr. Ruhland (MY FIRST REOCCURING GUEST!)

This week we chat with my past plant physiology professor from Mankato State Dr. Christopher Ruhland. We cover topics involving water and the process of water movement through plants. Other topics include:Who is Dr Ruhland?What research was he apart of in Antarctica Releasing ancient stuffs from permafrost?What is water?Why is it important?Water propertiesWhat is SPAC?What is the process?The soil...
50: The Truth on Algal Blooms with Damon Tighe
11 January 2023

50: The Truth on Algal Blooms with Damon Tighe

This week we chat with Damon Tighe (@damontighe) about alga blooms. Damon is a biotech educator, biodiversity explorer, and has an interest in funga and urban design. He worked in molecular biology on the Human Genome Project. He currently trains high school community college teachers how to incorporate molecular biology like DNA sequencing and protein analysis into the classroom. Some topics we...