🎙️ Episode 1 – The Fungi Academy Podcast: Mushrooms, Motherhood & Community

In the very first episode of the Fungi Academy Podcast, Jasper Degenaars sits down with his sister from another mister, Fungal Partner in Crime, Karena Beana. For a heartfelt and expansive conversation about mushrooms, motherhood, and the power of community. 🌱

Together they explore:

• Karena’s journey from despising mushrooms to embracing them as profound teachers of healing and surrender
• How psychedelic and medicinal fungi shaped her path into leadership and motherhood
• The importance of rites of passage, initiation, and community support in modern life
• Reflections on leadership, conflict, and the balance between democracy and decision-making in intentional communities
• The evolving role of elders, role models, and intergenerational wisdom in raising the next generation

This episode weaves personal stories, cultural insights, and philosophical reflections into a rich dialogue about growth, responsibility, and the lessons mushrooms continue to teach us.

✨ Whether you’re curious about fungi, community living, or the deeper initiations of life, this conversation offers inspiration and food for thought

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