This week’s guest, Kaitlyn Kuehn, also known as KK, is a plant biologist and mycology enthusiast on a mission to decode the secret life of plants and fungi. As the host of the Flora Funga Podcast, she blends science, storytelling, and curiosity to spotlight the unsung heroes of our ecosystems. From underground networks and plant-to-plant communication to medicinal mushrooms and microdosing, she invites us to see the natural world with fresh eyes.
In this episode, KK unpacks how fungi could help solve human challenges, busts common mushroom myths, and shares her personal journey managing rheumatoid arthritis with the help of mushrooms. Whether you’re a nature lover or just mushroom-curious, this conversation will leave you inspired to look closer, and dig deeper.
Tune in and see the world beneath your feet in a whole new light!
Listen to Episode 329 with Kaitlyn Kuehn & Jason
What we discuss in this episode:
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- What first sparked Kaitlyn’s fascination with fungi.
- How plants and mushrooms communicate—with each other and their environment.
- Medicinal mushrooms.
- The protein potential of mushrooms.
- What’s trending in the fungi world.
- Remarkable ways mushrooms benefit humankind, from remediation to innovation.
- A look into microdosing.
- Her tips for anyone ready to explore the fascinating world of fungi.
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