Mycopreneur

Robert Gallery is an NFL veteran who is the Founder of Athletes For Care, an organization supporting research, advocacy, and real solutions for athlete mental health. He joins me today to discuss his transformation from a retired NFL star with severe mental health issues to a pioneer in the psychedelic therapy advocacy and research space for athletes. This episode was recorded several weeks prior to the recent Executive Order signed by President Trump which fast-tracks psychedelic research for 'Breakthrough Therapies' including Ibogaine. Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melanie Tremblay is the Chief Operating Officer of Real Mushrooms, one of the most reputable and influential mushroom companies in North America. She draws from her background in the beauty and cosmetics industry to discuss advertising trends and exaggerated claims as well as flat out misinformation in the functional mushroom industry today as it continues to grow into a major category. Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full Canopy Genetics is a prize-winning mushroom genetics and mycology research supplies vendor based in Denver, Colorado. Founders Santi & Spoon join me today to discuss their path into the mushroom genetics space, the spores and cultures they're working with, the international mushroom scene, and how to breed a truly viable and high yielding mushroom strain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeffrey Miller is the CEO of HoneyProjects, a visionary force reshaping the legal cannabis market in New Jersey. He's also a graduate of the Vital Psychedelic Training Program and has earned a wealth of knowledge from over a decade of experience in the cannabis industry that can be applied to the emergent psychedelic industry. We discuss each of these scenarios in depth today on the podcast.Thank you to Full Canopy Genetics for supporting this episode of Mycopreneur PodcastPlease rate and review this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you're listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cesar Marin of Cultivating Wisdom returns to the Mycopreneur Podcast to announce his newest venture, a psychedelic retreat for dads called 'The Summit Within' that is scheduled to take place near Medellin, Colombia at the LaWayra retreat center in late summer of 2026. Cesar spent 25 years as an international producer at CNN and draws from his vast repertoire of personal and professional experience to offer a window into the mindset required to create high value offerings for an aligned community.This episode is sponsored by Full Canopy Genetics -- prize winning mushroom genetics and all-in-one grow bags that will take your mycology research to the next level. Tap in with them and tell 'em I sent yaPlease rate and review this episode wherever you're listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're kicking off our inaugural Laughter Is Medicine retreat today at Coral Cove Wellness Resort in Jamaica and recorded this live podcast to capture the pre-retreat vibe. My co-host Andy Sudbrock of Sacred Path Retreats returns to the Mycopreneur Podcast to share insights from the legal psilocybin mushroom retreat industry in Jamaica, post-hurricane recovery efforts, and the growing role of laughter and play in the psychedelic retreat space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cullom Cahill is a mushroom woodworker who I first discovered on TikTok. He brings his background as a carpenter into the mycomaterials space, evolving from early experiments using Ecovative home grow mycelium bricks to now having a product line of lampshades made out of reishi mycelium. This is the first podcast recording that's come out of our weekly Mycopreneur Incubator, meaning this session was recorded with a live audience.This episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Chilton is the Head of Brand at Real Mushrooms and Nammex, family companies that have shaped the mushroom supplement category in North America as we know it with decades of experience pioneering the industry. We discuss the trajectory of the functional mushroom space over the last decade, the quality control and labeling issues that have emerged alongside the explosion of new mushroom brands and products, the trends around Lion's Mane-infused beverages and gummies, mushroom culture in China, and what Real Mushrooms is doing to combat misinformation in the functional mushroom industry. Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rico from Twin Flames Mycology joins me today to discuss his extraordinary trajectory from being a homeless teenager who first encountered wild psilocybin mushrooms on a fateful kayaking trip to today where he runs a profitable independent business in the mycology research space and has built a family of his own. Twin Flames specializes in 'set it and forget it' home mushroom labs that enable turnkey mycology research for anyone. Their Lumina Mushroom Labs are available on their website and ship to all 50 states in the U.S. This episode is brought to you by the Laughter Is Medicine mushroom retreat I'm co-hosting in Jamaica March 15-20, 2026. Check out the website for the itinerary and reserve your spot on this first of it's kind offering in the mushroom retreat space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Believ is the founder of Lawayra Ayahuasca Retreat in Colombia, the #1 rated ayahuasca center in South America and also one of the most accessible and affordable. He joins the Mycopreneur Podcast today to share his story coming into the world of ayahuasca as a Latvian national working in the oil and gas industry and the many serendipitous encounters that led to his current position. He also hosts the Ayahuasca PodcastSam and his team recently launched the Ayahuasca Course, a free online educational course to educate people about ayahuasca.Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Howard Kornfeld is a pioneer in the field of addiction recovery and a longstanding fixture of the international psychedelic community. He founded the clinic Recovery Without Walls in Mill Valley, California and has been at the vanguard of the space for over five decades. Dr. Howard joins me today to discuss his visionary work in the addiction recovery space, some unheralded but tremendously promising treatments for addiction, the Esalen community and psychedelic luminaries, and his contributions to nuclear disarmament including being part of a team that was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize in 1985. This episode is sponsored by Mycroboost and Real Mushrooms Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holistic Veterinarian and pioneer in the functional mushroom for pets supplement market Doc Rob Silver of Real Mushrooms joins us again on the Mycopreneur Podcast to discuss his ongoing research to craft safe and efficacious mushroom supplements for pets. We discuss his preliminary research into setting up a pilot study for dogs microdosing psilocybin mushrooms, as well as emerging research into the inclusion of wild ushrooms in the diets of three different species of primates in Tanzania, and much more.This episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms, pioneers in the functional mushroom industry with over 30 years of experience crafting best in market mushroom supplements.Please rate and review this episode on whichever platform you're listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mattha Busby is a prolific drug journalist focusing on psychedelic culture and policy, the international politics of the Drug War, and other fascinating topics for such esteemed publications as Rolling Stone, Wired, Vice, and numerous other platforms.He joins me on the Mycopreneur podcast today to discuss the role of Cocaine in the Drug War and the prospects for legalizing and regulating the substance, as well as the current climate of the 'Psychedelic Renaissance' and much more.This episode is sponsored by Mycroboost functional mushrooms Please rate and review this episode on the podcasting platform of your choice and share on the social media platform of your choice if you enjoyed our discourse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Sudbrock of Sacred Path Retreats joins me on the podcast today to discuss our upcoming Laughter Is Medicine psilocybin mushroom retreat in Jamaica that we're co-hosting at the spectacular Coral Cove Wellness Resort March 15-20 with an afterparty March 20-22. This retreat is explicitly focused on fun and joy with the assistance of psilocybin mushrooms and a tropical paradise setting: Stand up comedy performances, kayaking, snorkeling, a visit to a world-renowned cannabis farm next door, live music, beach bonfires, and much more all amplified by locally grown Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms in a legal setting. Learn more about the retreat hereBook your spot at the retreat directly here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ted Anderson is the Co-founder of African Rising initiative , a 501(c)(3) non-profit designed to empower African communities through education, sustainable agriculture, women's empowerment, and self-sufficiency skills.We recorded this episode live in Hoima, Uganda at the Eco-Agric Mushroom Training Center as part of the Third Annual African Rising Mushroom Festival in November, 2025. Thanks for listening and please share on your socials and / or leave a review on the podcast streaming platform of your choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soren Shade is a drug researcher known for producing Hamilton's Pharmacopeia on Vice and as the Founder of Kratom leaf tea company Top Tree Herbs.We discuss the evolution of drug markets and policy with a long-view approach beginning in the 1870's and on through today's rapidly shifting drug legislation frameworks globally. Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PsyDAO is a Decentralized Autonomous Community that is funding decentralized psychedelic science and fast-tracking the careers of emergent researchers by investing in their work across multiple early career fellowship projects. Tyler Quigley and Brittney Scott join me today to discuss the function of a DAO, the work they're funding, and how PsyDAO is decoupling psychedelic science and research from limiting patterns that have defined research in the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erik Lomen is the Founder of Maine Cap N' Stem and the host of MycoWizards podcast. He joins us on Mycopreneur Podcast today to discuss the evolution of the company and the mushroom industry in the United States at large while sharing practical insights and intel on running and scaling an independent mycology outfit with years of experience to their name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dillan DiNardo, Co-Founder and CEO of Mindstate Design Labs, returns to the Mycopreneur Podcast to share updates on the companies progress as a clinical-stage AI neuroengineering platform and drug development outfit. We explore how Mindstate Design is leveraging artificial intelligence in their drug development process, discuss the origins of the company and it's connection to legendary drug chemist Alexander "Sasha" Shulgin, and cover the evolving landscape of psychedelic drug research and where it could all go from here.Please rate and review wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee Carroll is the Lead Medical Herbalist at Real Mushrooms and returns to the Mycopreneur Podcast to share updates on his research and journey deeper into the history of traditional mushroom use as well as the modern science to substantiate functional mushroom claims. We discuss mushrooms for longevity, Reishi for heart health, the connection between primates and mushrooms, ways to prevent cognitive decline, and much more.Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Lattig of Healing Herbals returns to the Mycopreneur Podcast to discuss the rise of the Kanna supplement market alongside Amanita muscaria mushrooms, Jamaican Dogwood and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James McConchie is the Founder of Haight Street Shroom Shoppe and started cultivating mushrooms years ago to provide access for his wife as she underwent Chemotherapy - today, he stands as one of the most respected and venerable mushroom entrepreneurs in the San Francisco area and beyond. He joins us today to share lessons from 5 years of running the Haight Street Shroom Shoppe, mushroom culture in California's Bay Area and beyond, and his recent research and development into microdosing for dogs alongside Doc Rob silver of Real MushroomsPlease rate and review this episode wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joshua White of Fireside Project joins us today to share insights about their innovative new "TripCheck" service. TripCheck fills a crucial gap between preparation and real-time crisis support, offering planned wellness check-ins that can prevent challenges from escalating.We also learn about how Josh found his way into building Fireside Project, the culture of psychedelic use in contemporary society, and more.Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and journalist Joe Dolce joins us today to dive into his new book Modern Psychedelics.This book offers an expansive and high-level view of psychedelics as they exist in today's world, and we dive into a number of rich subjects on the podcast today ranging from the creative impetus facilitated by non-ordinary states of consciousness to drug policy reform initiatives to the cultural milieu of ibogaine in the west. Please rate and review this podcast wherever you're listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Puro is the CEO of KÄÄPÄ Biotech, the leading functional mushroom company in Europe based out of Finland. He joins us again on the Mycopreneur Podcast to discuss the release of their new white paper titled "Beyond Beta Glucans: Why the Future of Functional Mushrooms Depends on Bioactive Standards" which was released yesterday. Their research posits that the functional mushroom industry must move beyond measuring 'Beta-glucans' and to measuring species-specific bioactive compounds for more more substantiative efficacy and truthful labeling in the multi-billion dollar functional mushroom industry.We also discuss the growth of the global mushroom industry at large, Eric's unique and proven approach to executive leadership, business culture internationally, and more.Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode unwraps the story behind Mycoday functional mushroom chocolate, the first Consumer Packaged Goods company spun out of the Mycopreneur network. We discuss the origins of the company, growing pains, triumphs, and insights from the front lines of building a premium functional mushroom chocolate product.Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Bourke is one of the leading pioneers in the legal psilocybin mushroom industry globally. As the Co-Founder of Rose Hill Life Sciences and Patoo, Kevin sits at the vanguard of the world's first legal psilocybin mushroom industry. We learn about the mushroom culture on the island, the indigenous groups of Jamaica, the outsized influence the island nation has across the Caribbean and globally, and how the industry has evolved and matured since it's launch a few years ago.Please rate and review this podcast wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Internationally published photographer, fashion industry entrepreneur and music industry professional Edward Crowe returns to the Mycopreneur podcast to dive into into his dynamic world of entrepreneurial ventures and the role that high dose mushroom ceremonies play in shaping his vision. We spotlight his recently launched cigar brand Murder Cigars and explore the stories behind his multiple ventures in the creative arts in addition to learning insights and strategies for applying high dose mushroom experiences to the real world and tracking results. Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're joined by leading Psilocybin and Psychedelic Law attorney Robert Rush of Rights and Reason Project. We discuss DOI and DOC, the potential rescheduling of Psilocybin from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2 under the Controlled Substances Act, psychedelic churches, the limits of decriminalization, the potential prohibition of 7-OH, and more. Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Nibodhi joins us today on the Mycopreneur Podcast to discuss natural approaches to optimal health and managing modern life as a high performing individual. He shares his strategies for engaging with triggers in every day life, tuning in to the wisdom of nature, and taking care of the body and mind in a holistic way with a little help from our mushroom allies. This episode is brought to you by Real Mushrooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JoJo Simmons is an internationally renowned entertainer and entrepreneur who joins us today to talk about his creative studio 3 is FOR and his advocacy work for social justice in the cannabis space with Last Prisoner Project - Shout out to Mycroboost mushrooms for sponsoring this episode. Please rate and review wherever you're listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Kevin Spelman joins us today to discuss the scientific basis for natural healing, providing insights gleaned throughout his multiple decade long career at the forefront of the botanical research and development sector. We discuss psilocybin mushrooms, functional mushrooms, cannabis, brain chemistry, extraction methods, and more. This episode is brought to you by Real Mushrooms.Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KK from Flora Funga podcast joins us today to talk about her growing mushroom and plant media empire and the magic lichens you didn't know existed.Rate and review this episode wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Basidium Equilibrium is a boutique purveyor of mushroom genetics and laboratory equipment with over a decade of experience with mushroom cultivation and the myco craft. He joins us today to talk about his journey to becoming one of the most reputable genetics vendors in the game, laboratory workflow, and best practices for running a lean and tight mushroom operation.Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spore Daddy is a mycopreneur based on the East Coast of the U.S. who just last week quit his 9-5 job to focus on mushroom entrepreneurship full-time. Today we discuss his mushroom cultivation and entrepreneurship journey, the "Grow-off" he's currently in with the Mexican Mycologist on TikTok, and the opportunity to be on the frontlines of the mushroom boom in his region. Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabe Hardie is a psychonaut content creator and the marketing director for Minnesota Nice Ethnobotanicals, the leading importer of Amanita muscaria mushrooms in the United States. Amanita muscaria remain 100% legal in the United States - except for Louisiana - and thanks to the work of Minnesota Nice and others, they are being embraced at scale by a culture that long misunderstood them and avoided them. On today's podcast we discuss Gabe's point of entry into the world of Amanita muscaria, his stint of prison time that he served for selling psychedelics in college, and strategies for running a marketing campaign in the era of constantly changing algorithms and consumer tastes. Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric Scalzo of Gaia Herbs has been at the forefront of the botanical research and natural healing world for 4 decades and joins us today on the Mycoprneeur Podcast to discuss his journey in life and business as a steward of natural medicines. We discuss the longevity superpowers of Ergothioneine, a compound found most abundantly in mushrooms, and the lifestyle of Blue Zone residents around the world as well as the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric and Ric's farm in Costa Rica where he produces the ingredients used in his supplements. Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Mycopreneur Podcast is the first ever episode with an alternate host: Ezequiel Cruz of Fungaria interviews Josephine Nakakande of Eco-Agric Uganda to discuss the role of mushroom entrepreneurship in uplifting socioeconomically challenged communities around the globe. Ezequiel hails from the state of Chiapas, Mexico, the southwestern most and poorest state in Mexico which maintains one of the world's most robust diversity of mushroom species and traditional indigenous knowledge waiting to be reclaimed. Josephine is in Uganda, where she teaches abjectly impoverished women and their communities how to grow mushrooms and start a mushroom business. They discuss the many environmental, social, and economic benefits of their mushroom entrepreneurship and the uplifting effects on the communities around them. Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney Gibson is a soil biology researcher and undergrad student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock who conducted an experiment on soil health in gardens enhanced with Spent Mushroom Substrate this year. The results of the experiment were surprising to her and caught the attention of the online community after a post she made about her research yielded over 300,000 views on Reddit. We discuss her journey into mycopreneurism and where this research is headed next.Please rate and review this podcast wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Scott is the world-renowned founder of Feral Fungi, a top shelf mushroom tincture and supplement company. Today we dive into the literal alchemy behind the products, outline some of the vital compounds and functions of various medicinal fungi, and speak about the practicalities of building and scaling a profitable independent mushroom venture.Please rate and review wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Gorsline is a psychedelic policy focused journalist who is the founder of the media platform Psychedelic States of America -Jack joins me today to talk about the state of psychedelic policy in the United States and evolving regulation, as well as to share his own personal journey into how he came to occupy his position as a Gonzo-style psychedelic policy journalist. Please rate and review wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Eaglin is an award-winning content creator who shares how psychedelics have helped inform her rise to fame as a TikTok creator and multidisciplinary artist.Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morgan Rockwell is the founder of Mycosoft and MycoDAO, leaders in the mushroom tech startup space. Morgan shares the vision for mushrooms as a form of defense technology in the context of environmental intelligence gathering, as well as walks us through his company's unique fundraising strategy which has netted them over $500k in investment in the last 10 days, as well as outlines their strategy for remediating a major environmental crisis with specially trained oyster mushrooms. Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skye Hawthorne is the host of Drug Cultures podcast, a remarkable foray into the history, traditions, and present day dynamics of drug use across cultures worldwide. We cover a ton of ground on the podcast today, from Syria's Captagon market in the SWANA region to Khat in Yemen and the water crisis threatening the region there, Coca cultivation in Peru, and the politicization of psychedelics in the United States among other topics.Please rate and review the Mycopreneur Podcast wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barak Dror joins us to discuss the merits of Solid-state fermentation in regards to fungi research & development, covering everything from the history of SSF to it's modern applications in food science and increasing profitability as a mushroom entrepreneur. https://www.barakdror.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doc Rob Silver of Real Mushrooms returns to the Mycopreneur Podcast to speak about his pioneering work crafting mushroom supplements for pets. Drawing upon 40 years of experience as a holistic veterinarian and a deep knowledge of herbal and fungi supplements, we dive into the often hidden world of animals and mushrooms while discussing his new book titled "There's A Mushroom For That." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boundary shattering musician East Forest joins me on today's podcast to discuss his film Music For Mushrooms - available now until April 6 for the Mycopreneur audience. We also discuss the creative process, the evolution of concert experiences, and the impact of AI on music creation in addition to other topics -Experience the film here: Music For MushroomsPlease rate and review this podcast wherever you're listening ( : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Cartier is the founder of Studio Cartier, a living materials design firm based in the Netherlands. Andy contributed to the momentous 'Mushroom Houses For Gaza' prototype of a sustainable shelter constructed from mycelium and palm waste that took Dubai Design Week by sandstorm last year, and details the vision and design process underpinning that project. He also shares about his collaboration with a French outdoors company to create the world's first mycelium surfboard, in addition to other sustainability and design related topics.Please rate and review the Mycopreneur Podcast wherever you're listening ( :Merci! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Vill Van Derveer is one of the leading integrative psychiatry practitioners worldwide. Based in Colorado, he has been at the forefront of the legal, regulated psychedelic industry in the state since its inception a few years ago. Today we get an on the ground look into the evolving regulatory landscape, the opportunities and limitations around the model, and the ethos of 'integrative psychiatry'.Please rate and review this podcast wherever you're listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Valerie Beltrán is the Outreach Director for Zendo Project, a harm reduction organization that sets up at festivals to help people process their experiences in altered states and find a sense of support and safety when needed. We learn about the origins of the organization, their principles, and the how the future for this world-renowned non-profit is shaping up.Check out their new online sitting and integration course called 'SIT' here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.