Episodios

  • Jeff Lowenfels is Teaming with Bacteria to Support Regenerative Agriculture | ILC #11

    Jeff Lowenfels is Teaming with Bacteria to Support Regenerative Agriculture | ILC #11
    Oct 12 2022
    In this episode of the Isn’t Life Curious? podcast we meet virtually with gardener and author Jeff Lowenfels to discuss the magic that occurs in the microscopic world just beyond our eyes. Jeff just published a new book, Teaming with Bacteria, that unveils the incredible role of the Rhizophagy cycle by which plants act as … Continue reading Jeff Lowenfels is Teaming with Bacteria to Support Regenerative Agriculture | ILC #11 →
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    41 m
  • We Fought the Law and…We Won? | David Heldreth Jr. of Panacea Plant Sciences on Protecting Psychedelics for Research | ILC #10

    We Fought the Law and…We Won? | David Heldreth Jr. of Panacea Plant Sciences on Protecting Psychedelics for Research | ILC #10
    Aug 23 2022
    Recently the DEA announced their intention to reschedule 5 lesser known promising psychedelic compounds with no apparent reason. Led by biotechnology company Panacea Plant Sciences and friends, the natural products research community pushed back against the DEA, ultimately taking them to court. And to most of the community’s surprise, this effort proved successful. In this … Continue reading We Fought the Law and…We Won? | David Heldreth Jr. of Panacea Plant Sciences on Protecting Psychedelics for Research | ILC #10 →
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    1 h y 29 m
  • Anthony Magnabosco is Challenging Your Beliefs with Street Epistemology | #09

    Anthony Magnabosco is Challenging Your Beliefs with Street Epistemology | #09
    Oct 28 2021
    How closely have you examined your deeply held beliefs? How confident are you that your beliefs are true? What are the reasons you have that give you your level of confidence in your belief? In this episode we take a critical look at beliefs. Beliefs of all kinds. Belief in God, karma, the law of … Continue reading Anthony Magnabosco is Challenging Your Beliefs with Street Epistemology | #09 →
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    1 h y 25 m
  • Psychiatrist Dr. Simon Ruffell on the Science and Philosophy of Ayahuasca | #08

    Psychiatrist Dr. Simon Ruffell on the Science and Philosophy of Ayahuasca | #08
    Oct 12 2021
    Psychedelic retreat centers have become big business, providing a way for curious minds to engage in psychedelic treatments in areas where they are legal. One perfect example are retreat centers located throughout South America where participants gather to drink the strange cocktail of tryptamines and harmalines in a brew called “ayahuasca”. But are these treatments … Continue reading Psychiatrist Dr. Simon Ruffell on the Science and Philosophy of Ayahuasca | #08 →
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    1 h y 36 m
  • Peter Kleinhenz, MS of Wild Wander on Inspiring Hope for Wildlife Conservation with Technology | #07

    Peter Kleinhenz, MS of Wild Wander on Inspiring Hope for Wildlife Conservation with Technology | #07
    Sep 9 2021
    In this episode we join my good friend and fellow science communicator – Peter Kleinhenz, MS. Peter is the co-producer and host of a wildlife web series called Wild Wander (look it up on YouTube!). Peter loves nature more than perhaps anyone else that I know, and he has dedicated his life to finding ways … Continue reading Peter Kleinhenz, MS of Wild Wander on Inspiring Hope for Wildlife Conservation with Technology | #07 →
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    1 h y 20 m
  • Mark Shepard Uses Restoration Agriculture to Radically Transform Farms for Permaculture | #06

    Mark Shepard Uses Restoration Agriculture to Radically Transform Farms for Permaculture | #06
    Jul 29 2021
    Today we join farmer and permaculturist Mark Shepard to discuss practical solutions to surviving and thriving on planet Earth. Mark is the CEO of Forest Agriculture Enterprises LLC, founder of Restoration Agriculture Development LLC and award-winning author of the book, Restoration Agriculture: Real-World Permaculture for Farmers. Mark has also been a farmer member of the … Continue reading Mark Shepard Uses Restoration Agriculture to Radically Transform Farms for Permaculture | #06 →
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    1 h y 37 m
  • Comedian Rodney Norman Unveils the Secrets to the Mysteries of the Universe! | Ep. #05

    Comedian Rodney Norman Unveils the Secrets to the Mysteries of the Universe! | Ep. #05
    Jul 22 2021
    In this episode of Isn’t Life Curious? we join comedian Rodney Norman to talk about the meaning of life and what exactly he finds so funny about it all. Throughout the conversation we are joined by some of Rodney’s friends including Leonard, the World’s Worst Motivational Speaker, to unpack some of their most profound insights … Continue reading Comedian Rodney Norman Unveils the Secrets to the Mysteries of the Universe! | Ep. #05 →
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    57 m
  • Psilera Bioscience is Revolutionizing Mental Healthcare with Psychedelics | Ep. #04

    Psilera Bioscience is Revolutionizing Mental Healthcare with Psychedelics | Ep. #04
    Jul 15 2021
    In this episode of Isn’t Life Curious? we continue our exploration of psychedelics that we began with Rick Doblin PhD. This time we sit down with two natural products researchers, Chris Witowski PhD and Jacqueline Salm PhD, of Psilera Bioscience, who hope to revolutionize mental health treatment with nature’s mind manifesting molecules – psychedelics. In … Continue reading Psilera Bioscience is Revolutionizing Mental Healthcare with Psychedelics | Ep. #04 →
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    1 h y 14 m