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Illuminating Mycelium Podcast

Illuminating Mycelium Podcast

By Project Dave

We highlight and amplify the lives, ventures and endeavors of everyday people and help you learn from them along the way! Come get more knowledgeable and inspired in 30 minutes or less

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#15 Eric Osborne of PLEDG/MycoMeditations

Illuminating Mycelium PodcastMar 03, 2021

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#26 Geno 4 Art

#26 Geno 4 Art

Geno Okok is a local artist that does artwork all around the twin cities (Minnesota) and specializes in murals.  Over the last year he has completed several projects including public murals for cities, schools and businesses, the state fair and a plethora of other private pieces.  You can check out some of his amazing work by following him on Instagram here or Facebook here.  In this episode, we dive deeper into what fuels his passion and reflect on what lies ahead for his vision of art.


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Nov 22, 202130:47
#25 Lorilee Binstock- Trauma Survivor Thriver!

#25 Lorilee Binstock- Trauma Survivor Thriver!

This episode features Lorilee Binstock of the Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast.  We discuss both her personal experiences and work in the psychedelic assisted therapy space as well as how it relates to her podcast.  Before diving into that, we discuss her background and what led her to therapy and psychedelics in particular.  Also discussed is her work in media and how it led her to podcasting.  We wrap up by talking about what it's like juggling professional endeavors, personal healing and home life.  It's all about balance!

If you enjoy podcasts about healing and the potential that plant medicines hold in that capacity, you'll love hers.  Click here to check it out on Apple Podcasts or here on Spotify.  Or follow Lorilee on LinkedIn for more of her work.


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Nov 13, 202131:16
#24 Jiu-Jitsu and More with Jesse Renicke

#24 Jiu-Jitsu and More with Jesse Renicke

In this episode, I talk with Jesse Rennicke of Luck, Wisconsin.  We discuss his ongoing endeavors with BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) & the long history his family has with MMA, his journey of lifelong learning from physics to medicine and studying abroad, what it's like being a young conservative in today's day and much more.  Originally from Comstock, WI, Jesse attended Augsburg college in Minneapolis, MN where he obtained a B.S. in physics in 2016.  Now back in Wisconsin again and working in the medical field, he shares how BJJ and studying abroad have had very large and positive impacts on his life over the last few years.  He also dives into what it's like being a young conservative in today's world and solutions on unifying the country going forward.  If you'd like to follow Jesse's work in MMA or be entertained by his political debates, you can check out his Facebook page here.


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Nov 03, 202133:41
Official Illuminating Mycelium Podcast Trailer

Official Illuminating Mycelium Podcast Trailer

The Illuminating Mycelium Podcast is all about everyday people.  We share their stories and we learn from them.  We speak with folks just like you: entrepreneurs, photographers, artists, musicians, teachers/educators, active community members, fathers, mothers and so on.  Instead of giving you another mouthpiece about how some famous movie actor is struggling in their 7th home during quarantine baking cookies, we’re hitting you with the stories that matter, from people in your neighborhoods that look just like you.  So come tune in.  We’ll leave you more knowledgeable and inspired in 30 minutes or less.  We....are.....the.......mycelium.


Side note: our official trailer features parts of the song "Illumination" by Natural Flavor, which was inspired by the podcast.  Special thanks to Tim, Bri, Cara and Chris for starring in the intro and providing their musical talents to create such a beautiful song.  To hear the song in full, you can skip to the very end of each podcast episode to tune in.  And to learn even more about us, check out our about section on our website here.  You can also subscribe to our newsletter and get weekly updates on all things everyday people by clicking here.


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Oct 26, 202100:53
#23 Stress Free Living with Kara Boyer

#23 Stress Free Living with Kara Boyer

Kara Boyer is a registered nurse, holistic health coach and host of the Stress Free Living podcast.  Her faith helps guide her in her everyday life to live better.  You can follow Kara's work further via the links below:


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Aug 17, 202136:48
#22 Everything is Connected with Bishop

#22 Everything is Connected with Bishop

*This episode contains adult themes and languages

Bishop is a musician and actor based in Atlanta, Georgia.  We discuss his work in music & acting and much more.  I highly recommend his music and have included his links below including my favorite song of his: 


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Jun 01, 202132:40
#21 Jammin' with Jace Wolffenstreitz

#21 Jammin' with Jace Wolffenstreitz

*This episode contains adult themes and languages

Jace Wolffenstreitz is an attendant at a local billiard hall and fierce mental health advocate.   Weird combination right?  Anyways, we dive into his background as he reveals to us his most despised city growing up ^_^  Then we touch back and forth on a few different topics (apologies in advance, we both have ADHD lol) including mental health advocacy, coping with emotions, battling, overcoming and managing addiction, managing mental health & behavioral disorders and more.  Oh, did I mention aliens?  Yeah we talk about aliens too.  And whether or not we believe Hillary Clinton eats the faces of little children!  Let us know what you think, we need a larger sample size.  Oh and let us know what you thought about the podcast too.  Send us a voice message, leave a comment or write a review.  All our links are below.


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

May 12, 202135:03
#20 Relaxing & Rejuvenating with Rita

#20 Relaxing & Rejuvenating with Rita

Rita is originally from La Crescent and now a long-time resident of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.  We'll be discussing her life growing up on a farm with 7 other siblings, being a descendent of John Samuel Harris, the importance of mental health & advocacy, her involvement in NAMI and much more.

  • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)- If you are struggling with mental health or having a crisis, please don't hesitate to reach out for help.  NAMI in particular is a phenomenal resource for this and they make it super easy and comfortable to reach out.


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

May 05, 202122:18
#19 Ellese's Electric Endeavors

#19 Ellese's Electric Endeavors

Ellese operates her own black-owned business known as Ellese Electric Endeavors.  We discuss her work with this as well as her own personal and spiritual transformation and how these all intertwine.  Get ready for some wokeness!  We cover it all: identity, ancient Kemet, history, alkaline, veganism, spirituality and much more.  Be sure to check out her shop for sea moss, waist beads, tea, electric jewelry and more cool products.  I highly recommend the elderberry sea moss, I use it in my smoothies personally and it has 92 minerals (the human body has 102, follow me for more fun facts lol ^_^)!

Resources for Ellese Electric Endeavors:


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Apr 16, 202142:03
#18 Bussing Around the Midwest with Gerry Loos

#18 Bussing Around the Midwest with Gerry Loos

In this episode, we sit down with coach bus driver Gerry Loos of Janesville, Wisconsin.  We discuss his experiences on the road, what it's been like living in various states throughout the Midwest, his work with the Salvation Army and more!


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Mar 31, 202127:38
#17 Mesci's Top 5 Most Memorable Drug Trips

#17 Mesci's Top 5 Most Memorable Drug Trips

*This episode contains adult themes and languages

In this episode, we dive deep into the weird but beautiful experiences of drugs.  Mesci, a recreational pharmacologist and veteran drug user, recounts his top five most memorable trips.  While he presents both the pleasant and the not so pleasant experiences of these wonders, they are all entertaining nonetheless.  My goal with this conversation was to be as informative and educational as possible as well as practice and advance harm reduction (which I'm a big proponent of btw!).


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Mar 17, 202159:02
#16 Minnesota Love and Climate with Sven Sundgaard

#16 Minnesota Love and Climate with Sven Sundgaard

This episode features local meteorologist, conservationist and climate activist Sven Sundgaard.  We discuss all things Minnesota, meteorology, climate science, climate change and more!  You can follow Sven for routine weather updates and more, on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.  Links below: 


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Mar 10, 202133:44
#15 Eric Osborne of PLEDG/MycoMeditations

#15 Eric Osborne of PLEDG/MycoMeditations

*The following podcast contains adult themes and languages

Eric Osborne is the former founder of Magnificent Mushrooms and MycoMeditations and current founder & president of PLEDG.  He began his professional career as an English teacher but his love for fungi developed and strengthened over time.  In 2012, he began diving further into the research behind psychedelic therapy and psilocybin in particular.  Soon thereafter he founded MycoMeditations, a legal psilocybin mushroom retreat in Jamaica dedicated to providing therapy to those in need.  Despite overwhelming numbers of successful sessions conducted and countless positive experiences facilitated, they ran into legal challenges over the years.  Eric continues to be a trailblazer however and now shifts his focus on his organization PLEDG (Psilocybin Liberation Education Discipline and Guidance).  We discuss all this and more, come check it out! More on Eric:


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Mar 03, 202134:18
#14 Lifelong Learning with Tori Smith

#14 Lifelong Learning with Tori Smith

*Please note this episode is being re-released (originally published Feb 12, 2021) after some re-editing.  While an attempt was made, please note that there is some reverb in this audio due to the microphone used for recording.  Thank you for listening!*

Tori Smith is from Minnesota but now teaches in North Carolina.  Her prior experience helping houseless youth with virtual learning has positioned her to be a better educator.  We discuss this as well as her experiences studying abroad and traveling, self-care, mental health and more!


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Feb 13, 202123:37
#12 Under New Management with Kaelynn Schultz

#12 Under New Management with Kaelynn Schultz

Meowdy and welcome to another episode!  In this one, we are featuring our very good and kind friend, Kaelynn Schultz.  We discuss her background, practicing kindness, being an ally to oppressed folks, how to help our local communities and what we look forward to under the new presidential administration. 


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Feb 09, 202136:28
#13 Going There with the Going There Podcast Crew

#13 Going There with the Going There Podcast Crew

*This podcast contains adult themes and languages*

*Please note this episode is being re-released (was originally published Feb 3, 2021) due to reformatting so that it can be distributed across all streaming platforms.  Thank you!

This one features our conversation with the Going There Podcast crew.  Matt, LeJon and Jo discuss their background and how they got into podcasting, the importance of discussing taboo subjects, how they navigate disagreements, working as a team and more.  We have all their links for you to follow them below, including their website, social media pages and where to stream them.  Enjoy!

  • Website
  • Facebook @goingtherepodcast
  • Instagram @thegoingtherepodcast
  • Spotify


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Feb 04, 202142:17
#11 Balance with Mesci

#11 Balance with Mesci

*This episode contains adult themes and languages* 

This episode features our conversation with none other than.....Mesci.  We discuss the need for a stronger presence of third parties in the political sphere, the efficacy and benefits of kratom, conspiracy theories, what it's like being a furry and more!  IT GETS WILD!  Please be advised that this does contain explicit content and touches on sensitive topics including politics, drugs and conspiracy theories.  Enjoy! For more information on kratom including educational resources, please visit the American Kratom Association at americankratom.org


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Feb 02, 202141:54
#10 Coaching Our Way to a Better Life with Mike James

#10 Coaching Our Way to a Better Life with Mike James

This episode features our conversation with life coach, storyteller and freedom-seeker Mike James as seen on NBC.  We discuss his work and experiences as a life coach, general tips and advice, his inspirational short stories and more! Mike was recently featured in an interview on NBC regarding his inspirational short story audio series "Secrets of a Life Coach" as well as his general work as a life coach which can be found here.  Below we have listed all of his links for you to explore, including his website, Facebook page and his three short story audio albums: 


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Jan 31, 202135:42
#9 New Years & New Goals with Umulkheyr Abdulle

#9 New Years & New Goals with Umulkheyr Abdulle

*This episode contains adult themes and languages* 

Happy New Years everyone!  This is a special edition of the podcast to celebrate New Years and wish you all luck with your resolutions for the year 2021 ahead and beyond.  In this episode, we interview Umulkheyr Abdulle who is a flight attendant.  We discuss what it's been like working as a flight attendant during the pandemic & her upcoming return back, her recent trip to Somalia & more about her culture there, travel, New Year's resolutions and more.


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Jan 01, 202141:09
#8 Merry Christmas From The (Pastors) Zumwalts

#8 Merry Christmas From The (Pastors) Zumwalts

Merry Christmas! This episode features our conversation with pastors Karissa & Zac Zumwalt. We discuss what Christmas means to them & their plans for it, what it's like being a pastor and how their faith influences their values & daily life.  Please note that during the original recording, Karissa and Zac resided over the Watertown, South Dakota Salvation Army but have since been relocated to Sioux City, Iowa.


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Dec 24, 202026:38
#7 Pictures & Patience with Matt Willis

#7 Pictures & Patience with Matt Willis

This episode features our conversation with local photographer and father Matt Willis.  We discuss what it's like balancing fatherhood & career matters, photography & the inspiration behind it, the importance of adapting, developing patience and more! You can check out Matt's photography services, October Nineteen Photography, on Facebook and Instagram.  He offers a wide range of shoots and has several years of experience in many different settings.  If you're in the area and need professional pictures, be sure to hit him up!


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Dec 20, 202026:18
#6 Change (in) Management with Dave Loos Senior

#6 Change (in) Management with Dave Loos Senior

This episode features our conversation with local restaurant manager, volunteer and family man, Dave Loos Senior.  We'll be discussing what it was like growing up in the Midwest, being a longtime resident of Brooklyn Center, changes in the restaurant industry, management advice, using influence to effect positive change, leadership and family. If you're in the Plymouth or Monticello areas, be sure to stop by your local Culver's for a scoop of the flavor of the day and say hi!


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Dec 13, 202025:26
#5 Thanksgiving Special with Brad Williamson

#5 Thanksgiving Special with Brad Williamson

*This episode contains adult themes and languages*

*Please note this episode is being re-released (originally published Nov 26, 2020) after some re-editing.  While an attempt was made, please note that there is some reverb in this audio due to the internet connection used for remote recording.  Thank you for listening!*

Happy Turkey Day everyone!  We are featuring our conversation with Brad Williamson, a photographer and active community member in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  So as you're eating your turkey and various other dishes, you can listen in as Brad and I discuss what it was like growing up in Chicago & looking back on it now, identity, photography, community events, celebrating Thanksgiving & what it means to us today and much more! 

Brad is an amazing photographer and I cannot recommend his services enough.  He also recently developed his own studio, so if you're in the area, be sure to hit him up.  You can find more of his portfolio and work along with his services by searching for bradfords_photography on Instagram or by clicking here. To see more of his coverage of protests and other local events, you can follow his personal page brad_williamson on Instagram or Brad Williamson on Facebook.  Brad has a deep passion for his community and people so if you're interested in networking with him, you can contact him more by sending an email to bradfordwilliason94@gmail.com.  His website can be found here.


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

Supporting Us

If you like our content and would like to support us, please be sure to subscribe, like (or review) and share with your own mycelial networks.  Our quick links can be found below:

Nov 26, 202035:54
#4 Balance in the Foster Care System & Beyond with Jason Sweeney

#4 Balance in the Foster Care System & Beyond with Jason Sweeney

In this episode, we feature our conversation with Jason Sweeney, a local maintenance worker at a housing complex inside of Little Earth in Minneapolis.  Join in and listen as we discuss wizardry, pets, identity, what it was like going through the foster care system in America & what we can do going forward, working with your hands, finding balance and more. As part of our mission to highlight everyday people and learn from them, I want to shed a light on foster care and provide some resources whether that be educational or taking it all the way and sending an application.  As Jason mentioned, one of the most urgent needs of the system is more volunteer parents.  There are multiple factors involved such as screening & regulations and to be blunt, not everyone can be a parent.  With this in mind however, I would encourage anyone that is considering parenthood to keep an open mind toward adoption.  Aside from helping an adolescent in need, there are also many benefits to adoption both financial and otherwise.


Coffee!

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Nov 22, 202050:15
#3 Music & Life on the Northside with BenjiMN

#3 Music & Life on the Northside with BenjiMN

This episode features our conversation with local Northside (Minneapolis) musician & entrepreneur BenjiMN aka Ben Hunter.  Join us as we discuss life on the Northside, what it's like in the music industry & Ben's current work, his new catering business Minnesota Spice, selling on eBay and more! To check out more of BenjiMN's music, you can subscribe to him on Spotify here.  I personally recommend checking out his newest single (it's a banger!), Small Talk, which can be accessed here.


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

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Nov 07, 202034:56
#2 Post-Halloween Special- The State of Education in America with Alicia Campos

#2 Post-Halloween Special- The State of Education in America with Alicia Campos

This episode features our conversation with Mrs. Alicia Campos, a local elementary school teacher and mother who is also actively involved in her community.   As a side note, as many of you know, teachers in America are often forced to pay for their own classroom supplies and materials despite increased awareness to this issue.  To this end, I have included a link to Alicia's Amazon Wishlist for her classroom supplies for those of you who would like to help contribute.  That can be found here.  In this conversation, we cover a wide range of topics but mostly center on education and what it's like being a teacher in the current climate.  We start out by diving into Alicia's background and how she got into the teaching profession as well as her family life.  Then we transition into what it's like being a teacher in America right now in the midst of a pandemic.  Expanding on this further, Alicia recounts to us ways that the community can better support educators as well as education as a whole.  We also discuss ways that students and their families are forgotten despite their hidden or unknown contributions.  With multiculturalism so closely tied to education, she gives her thoughts on how we can better practice it in a way that cuts across partisan lines.  Lastly, we cover mental health and self care as she gives us tips on finding balance.  We end by talking about Halloween and how she celebrated it with her family.


Coffee!

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Nov 02, 202026:40
#1 Naawakweose- Community & Camping

#1 Naawakweose- Community & Camping

This is the very first episode of Illuminating Mycelium Podcast and we will be having Naawakweose on as our very first guest!  Our conversation focuses on a wide range of topics including his background, the importance of identity, his community, the work he does within his community, the benefits of focusing locally, his camping gear shop Gabeshiwin and more.  Naawakweose is an Indigenous member of the Anishinaabe tribe and this identity continues to play an integral role in his daily life.  He was born and raised in Minneapolis and has been involved in his local community throughout his entire life.  He is currently in the process of opening his own camping gear shop called Gabeshiwin.  For more on Gabeshiwin, you can follow them on both Instagram and Twitter or by searching for @gabeshiwin.


Coffee!

If you enjoy coffee and regional craft roasts from small businesses in the heart of the Appalachia sound good to you, The Grind has you covered.  Their premium, high-quality beans and tight-knit supplier partnerships make them the best choice for meeting all your caffeinated needs.  Visit https://www.thegrindbluefield.com/shop-coffee-roasts to pick out your next coffee beans and brew a pot of happiness.  “The Grind never stops.”

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Oct 25, 202055:33