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Richard Capalbo the Founder of Rooted Fox Wellness, a wellness company focused on functional mushrooms. He makes a Lion's Mane Functional Chocolate and Lion's Mane Functional Capsules- supporting Mood, Focus, Memory, and Cognitive Function. He founded the company along his wellness journey after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis about 10 years ago. Rooted Fox Wellness is grounded in years of working with functional mushrooms and real-world use, our third-party tested products are designed to be effortless, enjoyable, and effective.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Are mushroom coffees actually worth the hype—or are we just paying $40+ for fancy dirt water? 

In this episode of Flora Funga Podcast, KK and Karleen put two of the biggest names in functional mushroom drinks head-to-head: RYZE Mushroom Coffee and MUD\WTR Matcha. 

We taste-test both, compare caffeine and mushroom content, dig into RYZE's six-mushroom blend versus MUD\WTR's chaga, reishi, lion's mane and cordyceps blend, and talk about the surprisingly important differences between whole mushroom powder, mycelium, fruiting bodies and mushroom extracts. We also get into why ingredient sourcing and third-party testing matter, whether you'd be better off adding mushroom extracts to coffee you already love, and even how you can make mushroom teas and dual extracts at home.

 After plenty of questionable smells, earthy sips and brutally honest ratings, RYZE lands around a 6/10 while MUD\WTR Matcha takes the win at roughly 8–8.5/10. We also shout out Everyday Dose, Laird Superfood, Christopher Hobbs' mushroom extraction teachings and Schedule 35 along the way. If you've been staring at mushroom coffee in Target wondering whether it's actually worth your money, this one's for you.

Things mentioned in this episode:

RYZE Mushroom Coffee — RYZE Superfoods

 MUD\WTR Matcha — MUD\WTR Matcha

Everyday Dose — Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee

 Laird Superfood — the other mushroom/superfood coffee brand discussed — Laird Superfood

 Christopher Hobbs — mushroom extraction and dried-tea resources — Christopher Hobbs' Mushroom & Herbal Extraction Handouts

Schedule 35 — Schedule 35 "FLORAFUNGA"

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Finally made it to Mycofest 2026 put on by William Padilla Brown in PA. I was blessed with the opportunity of presenting on Nerdy Jobs...how you can get paid doing your passionz... 

S/o to all the amazing people helping to put this on every year. What fest should I venture to next?

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In this episode of the Flora Funga Podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my unforgettable weekend at the Telluride Mushroom Festival. From landing in Colorado and making the long drive into the mountains, to waking up to unreal views, exploring mushroom-themed restaurants, catching live music and lectures, foraging for boletes and porcini, riding the gondola into town, and throwing an absolutely wild house party, this trip was one for the books. I spent most of the weekend connecting with an amazing crew of mushroom lovers, cooking up fresh finds, dancing, exploring the festival, and really just allowing myself to have fun and enjoy the community. A huge thank you to Mycology Mike for helping me get a festival ticket, Rob and everyone who made me feel at home in Telluride, and especially Schedule 35 for sponsoring my adventure and helping make this entire trip possible. This year was very different from my last Telluride experience, but my goal was simple: have fun, make meaningful connections, and enjoy every second of it—and that’s exactly what I did. So now I have to ask: who’s coming to Telluride with me next year?

Today’s episode is supported by Schedule 35. As always, please do your own research, know your local laws, and make informed choices that are right for you. This is adult-oriented content, and nothing we share here is medical advice or a recommendation to use any substance. Schedule 35 is part of the larger conversation happening around mushrooms, plant medicine, and changing cultural perspectives. For listeners in places where their products are legal and appropriate, you can learn more through Schedule 35 and use code FLORAFUNGA for 15% off.

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In this episode of the Flora Funga Podcast, KK sits down with Brice Parker, founder of Mush-Melo, to explore how he turned the nostalgic experience of roasting marshmallows around a campfire into a creative way to enjoy functional mushrooms. Brice shares the inspiration behind Mush-melo, the challenges of formulating mushroom-infused marshmallows, and the brand’s three blends—including daytime marshmallows with lion’s mane and gotu kola, nighttime marshmallows with reishi and damiana, and a five-mushroom longevity blend featuring turkey tail, cordyceps, chaga, shiitake, and maitake. They also discuss clean ingredients, mushroom extracts, future seasonal flavors and marshmallow-based products, the importance of getting outside and connecting with nature, and Mush-Melo's efforts to give back through programs supporting forests and tree planting. Plus, Brice fires up an actual campfire during the interview and makes a functional mushroom s’more on camera—so this is definitely an episode worth watching on YouTube!

The very first World Mushroom Forum is bringing together mushroom lovers, researchers, growers, educators, and fungal nerds from around the world to connect, share ideas, and grow the community. 🍄🌎 Grab your ticket at dandelion.events/e/worldmushroomforum and use code FLORAFUNG10 for 10% off!

Today’s episode is supported by Schedule 35. As always, please do your own research, know your local laws, and make informed choices that are right for you. This is adult-oriented content, and nothing we share here is medical advice or a recommendation to use any substance. Schedule 35 is part of the larger conversation happening around mushrooms, plant medicine, and changing cultural perspectives. For listeners in places where their products are legal and appropriate, you can learn more through Schedule 35 and use code FLORAFUNGA for 15% off.

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Today on the Flora Funga Podcast, we’re taking the conversation out of the studio and into the heart of Tampa, Florida, for an in-person interview with MJ, the owner and creator behind MJOasis. More than just a non-alcoholic bar, MJOasis is a community-centered space where guests can explore infused, alcohol-free beverages, pull up a seat at the bar, connect with locals, and learn more about the growing world of plant medicine and alternative social experiences. We sit down with MJ to hear the story behind the Oasis, what inspired this unique concept, and how spaces like MJOasis are creating new ways for people to gather, unwind, and enjoy a night out without traditional alcohol. With regular events and an atmosphere built around connection and curiosity, MJOasis is definitely a Tampa spot worth discovering—so stop in, grab a drink, meet the community, and tell MJ that Flora Funga sent you!

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 Peter Pan and I explore the fascinating and often misunderstood story of the coca plant—from its ancient Indigenous roots to its controversial connection with Coca-Cola. Peter breaks down the history of coca-infused tonics, the creation of Coca-Cola, the company’s unique access to imported coca leaves, and the ongoing questions surrounding the plant’s commercialization and criminalization. The conversation also dives into the four major cultivated varieties of coca, traditional preparation methods such as yipta, cal, poporo, and mambé, and the cultural role coca continues to play across Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, and the Amazon. Together, they discuss coca as a nutritious plant medicine, its similarities to tea, the impact of colonial drug policies, and modern efforts to protect Indigenous traditions and reconsider coca’s international legal status. 

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Patricia Stellamares is the founder of Invocation Healing Arts & Retreats — an artist, writer, clairvoyant, and retreat guide rooted in the ancestral medicine traditions of her Northern New Mexico grandmothers, her Thai teachers, and years of exploration across spiritual and healing practices.

In this podcast, Patricia speaks openly about late-diagnosed AuDHD, religious trauma, Catholic school, ableism within faith communities, surviving abuse, and the role psilocybin played in her deprogramming and healing journey. Through storytelling, spirituality, art, and raw conversation, this is a space for neurodivergence, liberation, and healing.

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2024 was my first year of GA mushroom festival and this year they will be having it again! Join October 2&3 2026

Mindfull Mycology

Georgia Mushroom Festival – Meet The Kingdom of Fungi

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Frank Hyman returns to the Flora Funga Podcast to dive into his newest book, Ripe Tomato Revolution, a playful and practical guide that uses tomatoes as the gateway into gardening, self-reliance, and finding your calling. Known for How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying, Frank brings his signature mix of humor, science, storytelling, and hands-on experience to everything from growing and transplanting tomatoes to drip irrigation, trellising, rain protection, pest management, heirlooms, hybrids, and why healthy gardens depend on working with beneficial insects instead of spraying everything in sight. Along the way, he shares stories from his unconventional path as a “successful college dropout,” reflections on mastering multiple callings, and practical wisdom from decades of farming, carpentry, writing, and gardening. This episode also wanders into wonderfully weird territory, including tomato-tobacco grafting, the possibility of “nicotine tomatoes,” Everglade tomatoes on Naked and Afraid, and why the humble tomato can teach us so much about plants, people, purpose, and resilience.

Today’s episode is supported by Schedule 35. As always, please do your own research, know your local laws, and make informed choices that are right for you. This is adult-oriented content, and nothing we share here is medical advice or a recommendation to use any substance. Schedule 35 is part of the larger conversation happening around mushrooms, plant medicine, and changing cultural perspectives. For listeners in places where their products are legal and appropriate, you can learn more through Schedule 35 and use code FLORAFUNGA for 15% off.

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Tyler Hacking returns to talk about his new mushroom map guides and the GIS technology behind them. Tyler explains how his scientific background in mycology and geospatial analysis led him to create predictive mushroom maps using tools like ArcGIS Pro. Instead of simply copying public mushroom sightings, his process layers historical collection data with habitat factors such as tree associations, water, fire history, elevation, soil, slope, aspect, and other ecological parameters to predict where mushrooms are most likely to grow. He focuses especially on morels, but also discusses other edible mushrooms like chicken of the woods, oyster mushrooms, pheasant back, and porcini.

Tyler walks through how the guides are built state by state, with current maps including places like California, Utah, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin in progress. Each guide includes multiple high-resolution maps and hundreds of specific GPS coordinates designed to help foragers save time, gas, and frustration by getting closer to likely mushroom habitat. He also emphasizes that the maps are meant to support responsible mushroom hunting, including ethical harvesting practices, proper identification, and sustainable foraging. The conversation also touches on fire morels, the limits of public databases, customer feedback, affiliate opportunities, donations to mycological societies, and Tyler’s future plans for commercial, medicinal, and nutraceutical mushroom mapping. 

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