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Where Fungal Ecology Meets Intentional Community with Jasper Degenaars
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I'm thrilled to introduce my new friend, Jasper Degenaars, the educational mycologist who runs Fungi Academy. With over 2000 students from 45+ countries, Jasper has taught people about the wonders of mushrooms with a mission to make learning about mycology easy, fun, and exciting! In our conversation, Jasper dives into Fungi Academy's spirit of community, educational mycology, and the healing power of fungi at the intersection of life and death.
Fungi Academy serves not only as an educational center for mycology but also as an intentional community. We touch on the array of beautifully produced online courses offered by Fungi Academy that contain everything you will ever need to know about mushrooms. Plus, Jasper shares his story of leaving his corporate sales job after a life-changing encounter with psychedelics and his perspective on structured psychedelic therapy versus self-exploration.
So many overlook the importance of fungi in our ecosystem. Jasper hopes that through education, people will start to see how crucial they are in sustaining life on Earth and fostering a closer connection between humanity and nature.
Join us for a deep and insightful exploration of the relationship between fungi, nature, and the human experience.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Topics Covered:
An introduction to Jasper and Fungi Academy
Fungi Academy's approach to building intentional communities
Their new course offering and its comprehensive modules
The often-overlooked importance of lichen in mycology
A brief lesson on the evolution of fungi
Fungi’s role in sustaining life on Earth
Jasper's perspective on the holistic use of psychedelics
How fungi have aided Jasper and his community during challenging times
Guest Info:
Follow Jasper on Instagram: @jasperiuss
Follow Fungi Academy on Instagram: @fungiacademy
Check out Fungi Academy’s new course: fungiacademy.com
Follow Me:
- Follow me on Instagram: @tonyapapanikolove
- Follow Rainbo on Instagram: @rainbomushrooms
- Shop Rainbo: rainbo.com
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