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Asshole Animals, with AliceEpisode 41 - Iguanas, with Matt LawrenceWhat do you think you know about Iguanas? That they're big ol' Lizards that hang around Florida? That they make great emotional support pets for lonely spinsters? (Shout-out to Jub-Jub from "The Simpsons").What if we told you that Iguanas are some of the most diversely located reptiles on Earth? What if we told you that they have the quiet dignitas of an animal that's achieved spiritual enlightment but have teeth that say "yeah, fuck around and find out, pal"? What if we mentioned that one species can hold their breath for 30 minutes underwater? Well...2025-06-171h 03Asshole Animals, with AliceEpisode 40 - White-Tailed Eagles, with Hamza YassinIt's difficult not to be jealous of Eagles, isn't it? Their giant wingspan, their majesty in the air, the gasps of wonder that follow them wherever they fly. The awe they strike upon us by simply existing in our skies is something to behold. And yet here we are - talking White-Tailed Eagles today...On the show to talk about his relationship with these majestic birds and to discuss his new book, which is CHOCK-FULL of cool animal facts, is wildlife photographer and honorary eagle himself, Hamza Yassin. Listen to this episode to hear...2025-05-2737 minAsshole Animals, with AliceEpisode 39 - Dogs, with Hal HerzogWe've really shot ourselves in the foot with this one, haven't we? What possible asshole-rating could Alice give to man's closest animal companion? The Scooby to our Shaggy? The Gromit to our Wallace? The Hachiko to our...whoever Hachiko's owner was?We brought out the big guns for this one. Anthrozoologist Hal Herzog - who studies the relationship between Humans and Dogs, joins Alice this week as they've got perhaps the TOUGHEST job of all - deciding of how much of a dick Dogs can be...Care to find out what Dogs have to do...2025-05-161h 09Asshole Animals, with AliceEpisode 38 - Gators, with Ellen WeatherfordIf you're a Millenial, then chances are you grew up watching The Rescuers, so are somewhat traumatised by Gators, having watched young orphan Penny be tormented by Madame Medusa and her two, thicc pet alligators. But, this is reality, so we have important questions to address, the most pertinent being: "Are Gators actually assholes?", and to help Alice answer that question, we brought in native Floridian and the host of "Just the Zoo of Us" podcast: Ellen Weatherford! They’ll be diving into all the facts: their prehistoric backstory, their sneaky hunting strategies, their surprisingly te...2025-04-291h 13
The Liz Earle Wellbeing ShowDoes red light therapy work? - with Liz EarleThis week, Liz dives into red light therapy, functional mushrooms, when to begin HRT, and fish oils for heart health.From red light face masks to panels, Liz shares all on the effectiveness of red light therapy and its many touted benefits, and takes a look at lion’s mane mushrooms for Heather.Liz also advises perimenopausal Suzanne on the best time to start HRT, and covers fish oils and heart health for Bridget.Links mentioned in the episode:Sunlighten - save 10% with LIZLOVES – Liz is a Sunlighten ambassador, learn...2025-04-2829 minAsshole Animals, with AliceEpisode 37 - Hyenas, with Mamadou NdiayeQuick fire: what carnivore found in both Africa AND Asia is a highly intelligent, highly successful apex predator with a complex social structure? If you said Lions, then you are DEAD wrong, idiot. Today we're talking about one of the most badass animals that you probably don't know too much about (or what you DO know is incorrect...thanks, Disney) . Standing with Alice to present the best Hyena defence for the jury is wildlife educator, author and all around hilarious human being, Mamadou Ndiaye, who is making it his personal mission to re-write what people...2025-04-151h 08
Inside HealthDementia: Your questions answered and lion's mane mushrooms in the labYou sent in your questions on dementia and now we're tackling them. Professor Tara Spires-Jones, Director of the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, joins James Gallagher to go through the insidehealth@bbc.co.uk mailbag.James also visits mushroom grower the Bristol Fungarium which has teamed up with the University of the West of England to examine a mushroom called lion's mane.Lion's mane has a lot of hype about it online as well as a long history in traditional medicine and neuroscientist Dr Tim Craig and his team are...2025-04-0828 min
The Altered State - WE NEED TO TALKThe Altered State - Health and Happiness: The Magic Properties of Chocolate and MushroomsHighlights from our Health and Happiness talk on 6th Feb. Mushrooms and chocolate are great antidotes to the February blues according to Tom Baxter, founder of the Bristol Fungarium, and Joe McDonnell, Director of local chocolate maker, Radek's. Tom came to mushrooms later in life after chasing down fraud in Siberia. Joe told us about the chocolate making process, and the exotic lucuma flower he uses. Tom entertained us with fungi tales and magical compounds.
Podcast host Al Farquhar guides us through.
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Age Well with Dr Sophie ShotterThe Magic of Mushrooms - Part 1 - Tom Baxter (Bristol Fungarium)“We know that with dementia, there’s something within lion's lane that the body is making use of.”
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Mindful Drinking & Midlife Moderation: Low No Drinker Podcast#69 The Fungi Consultant: Do functional mushrooms work in low/no drinks?Oli Genn-Bash is one of the most interesting guests I’ve had the privilege to interview. He’s a fungi fanatic and a mycology maestro; aka he loves mushrooms!In this deep dive episode into the true role of functional mushrooms in our drinks, Oli doesn’t hold back. He tells us what these fascinating fungi actually do in our bodies, how to identify quality suppliers and the truth about whether they’re actually having any impact when used inside low/no drinks.This is definitely one of those episodes where I’m inviting you to strap o...2025-03-0655 min
The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast#284 Reishi, Lions Mane, Cordyceps, Maitake and more with Tom Baxter Farmer and Mushroom ExpertWhat makes a mushroom ‘medicinal’ and are they worth the hype? How do these fungi differ from the everyday varieties we cook with? On this week’s episode of The Doctor’s Kitchen podcast, we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of mushrooms with our expert guest Tom Baxter. From Lion’s Mane to Reishi, we’ll explore the unique healing properties of these incredible organisms and what the research reveals about their potential benefits. We’ll discuss their effects on cognitive function, stress, fatigue, and even menopausal symptoms. You’ll learn:🍄 How to source...2025-02-121h 56
The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast#272 Mighty Mushrooms. The Culinary and Medicinal World of Fungi with Prof Tim Spector, Tom Baxter and Dr Ester GayaI recently had the pleasure of hosting a panel of experts at London’s Fortnum and Mason's Food & Drink Studio at their Piccadilly store to discuss the wonderful world of mushrooms with Tim Spector, Tom Baxter and Ester Gaya.We discussed a range of topics including, what nootropic effects we know about with specific mushrooms and what research underpins this understanding. The use of psychedelic mushrooms and their potential uses in mental health and trauma. As well as how culinary mushrooms can enhance our health.Tom Baxter, founder of The Bristol Fungarium, producing th...2024-11-061h 08
The Psychedelic MindscapeJess Jorgensen | Founder of Running with Mushrooms - the "shroomboom" and what companies can learn from partnering with the mycelial networkJess Jorgensen is a market insights expert with a passion for mushrooms, blending strategic expertise with mycology to inspire transformative business practices. Her company, Running with Mushrooms, partners with visionary businesses to create sustainable, innovative products and systems.
Jess shares her journey from a director of strategic and cultural insights to launching a futures company powered by nature. She discusses the motivations behind her career transition, emphasizing the importance of well-being, morality, and intrinsic motivation.
Jess highlights the profound influence mushrooms have had on her thinking, particularly regarding organizational structures, sustainability, and ethical business practices.2024-05-1346 min
The Green Man PodcastEve Appleton Band, Pete Brown & Nature NurtureGreen Man Rising winners Eve Appleton Band chat to Pete Brown, and you can hear Pete's long-running show where he matches the Beers to the Bands, recorded at the Talking Shop. Finally, Nature Nurture’s Joshua chats to Joey from the Bristol Fungarium.Steeped in the waters, woods, and hills of West Dorset, Eve Appleton is a self-described “poet of modern progressive folk music”. From betrayed lovers to tragic heroines, her storytelling songs come to life with a full band, turning out echoes of sixties folk, Americana, and alt-folk, and a spirit of camaraderie. Pete Brown i...2023-10-2032 min
Rooted HealingDo As The Mushrooms Do: Medicinal Allies for Humanity's ReConnection with Elle Kennedy from Bristol FungariumAs the world changes, and we rapidly have to alter the way we navigate our existence, Bristol Fungarium, the UK's only organic certified medicinal mushroom producers, believe we can learn much from the fungi world.Their core work is to grow local mushroom strains that have developed over millions of years in an attempt to be mindful about their impact on the local flora and fauna. With up to 2 billion ash trees going to perish in the next 2 decades, anything we can do to mitigate the unforeseen consequence of introducing different genetics into a highly complex ecosystem...2023-10-131h 12
Creative Rituals1.2 City vs Countryside: Should I Retreat to a Creative Life? with Xanthe GladstoneThis week’s guest is Xanthe Gladstone: chef, organic vegetable grower and Instagram sensation. She talks to me about swapping city life for the Welsh countryside, and the creative rituals she has in place around food and the home. Find Xanthe’s recipes here And follow her here Find Georgie here LinksBallymaloe Cookery School Organic Reishi Tincture from Bristol Fungarium SuperYou - Natural Stress Relief Supplement from Moon Juice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-181h 08
Divinely Empowered with Antonia#14 The magic of medicinal mushrooms, everything you need to know about the mighty shroom.Today's fascinating interview is with Elle Queen of mushrooms. Elle has an encyclopedic knowledge of mushrooms and their benefits. In this interview, we learn about 'lion's mane', which helps with focus and ADHD. 'Reishi' shrooms are brilliant for burnout, anti-inflammatory, and even open capillaries, which increase oxygen levels and help with anxiety. 'Chaga' mushrooms are hailed as the world's most alkaline and nutrient-dense food source. They help with cellular function and the elimination of free radicals. Lastly, 'Cordyceps', which are the mushroom equivalent to Viagra! With energising and restorative benefits. This interview is jam-packed with e...2023-03-2450 min
Be More OrcaMeet Eleanor, Charlotte & Debra: 3 amazing women frankly discussing every aspect of their Menopause. Be warned!In this episode I talk to Eleanor, Charlotte and Debra 3 mates going through the Menopause, about having their symptoms mansplained by a 30 year old GP, magic menopause mushrooms and the hilarious realities of progesterone pessaries. Believe me this conversation is an eye opener!Bristol Fungarium https://bristolfungarium.com use code BMO15 to get 15% off your orderFB Forum Menopause Support Network https://www.facebook.com/groups/384849495215750Fussy deodorant https://www.getfussy.comIf you want to join in head to https://www.bemoreorcapod.co.uk or @be.more.orca...2023-02-0149 min
DJ Joolz - Soulful, Deep & Jackin HouseTrans-Dimentional Dance Retreat Teaser30th October 2022 10pm - 4pm (UK) a 6 hour day retreat celebrating Samhain, the day the veil between dimensions is at its thinnest. Let the veils be lifted and honour your ancestors to release what no longer serves you and call in what needs to be activated within. Call forth the gifts within you to share with the world as we clear, eat, alchemise with sound and medicinal mushrooms; as we dance to the rhythms of life. Opening ceremony - Cleansing ceremony, Introductions, tarot card guidance, intention setting (1 hour)Ancestral Ritual - Honouring ancestors to connect with the...2022-09-1001 min
Health Home TruthsHappy Love DayThe HHT crew sit down for a Valentine's Day special! We discuss attachment theory, in particular the ideas from the book "attached".Your "Homework" -► Read Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How it Can Help You Find – and Keep – Love by Amir Levine and Rachel HellerTime Stamps00:00 - intro00:39 - dumb Traditions04:31 - Italian eggnog & Rory has three drinks07:15 - Happy Birthday Cathy & Rory loves competition10:25 - attachment styles16:10 - do you too get gummed up by...2022-02-1440 min