Forager's Radio

This episode feature's my interview with Luke McLaughlin, the owner/instructor of the Holistic Survival School and three time contestant on the popular survival show, Naked and Afraid. This interview is truly insightful and inspiring as we delved into introspective topics such as uncovering our human mortality, hunting as a spiritual practice, and how us humans are hardwired to live in community. If you've been yearning to learn how you can get started in forging your own ancestral life way and live a life rooted in nature, this one's for you!  Topics Covered: 1.  How Can Hunting Be A Spiritual Practice? 2.  How Capitalism Serves As A Distraction From Mortality  3.  Domestication- Good Or Bad? 4.  Does Bacteria Rule The World? (Funny Conspiracy Theory) 5.  The Biological Norms Of Humans 6.  Wild Foods vs. Domesticated  7.  The Hardwiring Of Humans 8.  Pulling The Thread- An Easy Approach To Learning Ancestral Life Ways 9.  Rites Of Passage 10.  Luke's Holistic Survival School 11.  Luke's Experience On Naked & Afraid Resources: -The Holistic Survival School [https://www.holisticsurvivalschool.com/] -Deep Remembering [https://www.holisticsurvivalschool.com/immersion], Luke's Rewilding Immersion Course. -Luke's Instagram Page [https://www.instagram.com/luke.holistic.survival.school/]

Today we explore the intersection of nature, health, and astrology with Sitara Taddeo. Based in Las Vegas, Sitara is a practicing intuition coach and professional science researcher.  Using her deep understanding of astrology and mindfulness, Sitara is able to interpret the stars and provide a roadmap for people seeking to improve their mental emotional wellbeing and progress on a journey of spiritual development.  Topics Covered: * The Origins of the Zodiac * The 12 Sun Signs and Astrological Archetypes * Sun, Rising, and Moon Signs Explained * The Planet's Effect On Your  Astrological Chart * The 4 Elements In Astrology  * Cardinal, Fixed, & Mutable Signs * Significance of the Saturn Return Episode Resources: * Sitara's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sitara_indigo/] * Work With Sitara [https://sitarataddeo.com/]

This week's episode features a ''myco-entertaining'' conversation with the founders of Florida Mushroom Company. Pat, Jesse, and Deeley are on a mission to bring gourmet and medicinal mushrooms to their friends, family, and community in the sunshine state. They open up about the founding of their company and where they're headed. Along the way we dive into a host of fun topics related to mycology, foraging, and mushroom cultivation. Topics Covered: * How Florida Mushroom Co Was Founded * Kennet Square Mushroom Festival * Becoming A Mushroom Entrepreneur * The World Of Gourmet Mushrooms * Mycophobic Vs Mycophilic Societies  * Creating A Vertically Integrated Mushroom Company * Fungal Intelligence & Medicinal Compounds * Florida Mushroom Co's Mission & Future  Episode Resources: -Florida Mushroom Company [https://www.flmushroomco.com/] - @flmushroomco [https://www.instagram.com/flmushroomco/?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw%3D%3D]

This week on Forager's Radio, I had the immense pleasure of speaking with Adam Haritan of Learn Your Land. For the past eight years, Adam has cultivated an exceptional Youtube Channel dedicated to educating people on the wonders of nature. Furthermore, he eloquently expresses the importance of establishing a fulfilling connection with your local natural landscapes. With over 500,000 subscribers, Adam's Youtube channel serves as a plentiful source of information and inspiration for foragers, nature enthusiasts, and conservationists alike. Topics Covered: * Why Should People Learn Our Land? * The Truth About Commercial Mushroom Products * What Caused "The Shroom Boom?"/ Why Is Fungi So Fascinating?  * Fungi As An Accessible Entry Point  To Connecting With Nature * The Spirituality Of Hunting * Adam's New Project of Studying Ecosystems * The Serpentine Barrens of Pennsylvania * Adam's Online Course Offerings * The Importance of Nature Mentors * The Endeavor Of Being A Genuine Educator * A Deep Look Into Current Land Conservation  * Connecting Foraging To Land Conservation * Love, The Glue Of Life And Nature * Rewilding Your Lawn * Chicken Of The Woods: Delicious Or Disgusting? Episode Resources  * Learn Your Land Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@LearnYourLand] * Learn Your Land Website [https://learnyourland.com/] * Learn Your Land Instagram Page [https://www.instagram.com/learnyourland]

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Seren Hawley of Hedgerow Healing. As a native of Wales in the UK, Seren shares her wealth of knowledge surrounding Celtic traditions and the deep secrets of the natural world they contain.  In this episode we get to learn about Seren's experiences  that inspired her to share these traditions and how to firmly root yourself in a nature-based spiritual practice. Topics Covered: * Growing Up In The New Age Traveller Scene of The UK * Celtic Regions & Broad History * Druids, The Spiritual Teachers of the Celtic People * Rewilding & The Reemergence of Traditional Life Ways * The Great Pagan Revival *  The Autumn Equinox As A Time To Reflect * The Celtic Tree Alphabet * The Emergence of Fairies In Indigenous Cultures * The Wheel Of The Year * Foraging Wild Herbs in Wales * Making Elderberry Syrup * Food Foraging Laws & Best Practices of the UK Episode Resources: * Seren Hawley On Instagram- @hedgerow_healing [https://www.instagram.com/hedgerow_healing/]