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Myco Muse

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by Dalia Borges

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Welcome to Myco Muse, where we dive into the fascinating realm of fungi and their profound impact on our planet. Hosted by Dalia Borges, a passionate mycology enthusiast and wildlife conservation student, this podcast brings you captivating stories, groundbreaking research, and insightful discussions about the magical world of mushrooms. Each episode uncovers the mysteries of mycology, from the incredible biodiversity of fungal species to their crucial roles in ecosystems and potential applications in sustainability. Join us as we explore the world of funga.

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April 28, 2026

Fungal Faces: Ceremony, Science & the Masks Between Worlds

🎧 Listen with headphones for the best experience 🎧In this episode of Myco Muse, we step into the threshold between worlds, where fungal life becomes ceremony, and ceremony becomes medicine.Stay with me until the end because before we close, we're going to sit with something a little more personal. A question about the masks we wear every day. Not carved from wood or mycelium, but shaped just as carefully, and just as purposefully.Journey with me through the shamanic traditions of the Nuxalk (Bella Coola) people of coastal British Columbia and the Rai people of Nepal, where fungi were not merely organisms but living intermediaries between the human and the spirit. We'll explore sacred masks carved from Laricifomes officinalis , known as Agarikon and Ganoderma species, used in the secret kusiut society's "fungus dance," during eclipses of the sun and moon, and placed in the rafters of Himalayan huts to guard against evil and sickness.Drawing on the mycological research of Robert A. Blanchette and the ethnographic fieldwork of Thomas F. McIlwraith — who spent nearly a year living among the Bella Coola in the early 1920s. This episode asks what it means that the same organisms chosen to house the face of the divine also carry some of the most studied medicinal compounds in mycology.From the slow growth of bracket fungi on ancient wood, to the hands that shaped them into faces of the supernatural, we'll trace a lineage of relationship between humans and mycelium that stretches back further than written memory.This is not just a story about masks. It's a story about what we reach for when we need to cross over, and what, perhaps, we've been hiding behind all along.Referenced works in this episode:<ul><li>Blanchette, R.A. (2017) — Extraordinary Fungal Masks Used by the Indigenous People of North America and Asia. FUNGI Magazine, Vol. 10:3</li><li>Blanchette, R.A., Compton, B.D., Turner, N.J., and Gilbertson, R.L. (1992) — Nineteenth century shaman grave guardians are carved Fomitopsis officinalis sporophores. Mycologia 84: 119–124</li><li>McIlwraith, T.F. (1948) — The Bella Coola Indians, Vol. 2. University of Toronto Press</li><li>Smith, H.I. (1929) — Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia</li></ul>Share your reflections with me on Instagram @fungimuse Keep this conversation alive, one spore at a time. 🌱🍄

August 6, 2025

Why Fungi Aren’t Saving the World… Yet

🎧Listen with headphones for the best experience 🎧In this episode of Myco Muse, we will confront a question few dare to ask: If fungi can clean oil spills, digest pharmaceuticals, and detoxify soil, why aren’t they everywhere? Why isn’t mycelium a frontline tool in environmental restoration?Journey with me through the science, the politics, and the psychology behind mycoremediation’s stalled potential. We’ll explore why fungi are so sensitive to their environments, why scaling them from lab to field is so complex, and how global economic systems- built on speed, extraction, and profit- clash with fungi’s slow, regenerative rhythm.From the quantum-level sensitivity of fungal life to the centuries-old cultural fear of decay, we’ll examine the deeper story: what fungi can teach us about slowness, cooperation, and transformation. And yes- we’ll ask the uncomfortable question… What if the real reason fungi aren’t saving the world is because those in power are afraid they actually could?Whether you’re a mycophile, an environmentalist, or simply curious about the edges where science meets philosophy, this episode invites you to slow down, sink in, and meet fungi on their terms.Referenced works in this episode: <ul><li>Yamanaka et al. (2008) — Lignolytic enzymes produced by Trametes villosa under different culture conditions</li></ul> <ul><li>Otaiku et al. (2020) — Fungi consortia in situ biodegradation of xenobiotics, Nigeria</li></ul> <ul><li>Ortúzar et al. (2022) — Pharmaceutical pollution in aquatic environments</li></ul> <ul><li>Antón-Herrero et al. (2023) — Scale-up effectiveness of mycoremediation for aliphatic hydrocarbons</li></ul> Share your reflections with me on Instagram @fungimuse 🌱🍄 keep this conversation alive, one spore at a time. 🌱🍄

March 8, 2025

Fungal Consciousness: The Mind Without a Brain

Listen with headphones for the best experience Throughout the episode, you’ll hear the calming resonance of 852 Hz Solfeggio frequencies, enhancing clarity, relaxation and tuning your third eye chakra. To close, a soothing 4-minute meditation begins when the sound bowl chimes, guiding you into a reflective state. Sit back, relax, and let fungi expand your mind. In this episode of Myco Muse, journey with me to explore the enigmatic world of fungal consciousness—a realm where networks of mycelium challenge our notions of awareness and intelligence. Discover how fungi sense, adapt, and shape their surroundings without a central “brain,” forging connections with plants, trees, and even entire ecosystems. We’ll delve into the idea of consciousness as a distributed, collective phenomenon, shaped by chemical cues and environmental cues rather than singular thought or identity.Whether you’re an avid mycophile or just curious about life beneath the surface, tune in for a mind-expanding conversation on how fungi expand our understanding of what it truly means to be aware—and how that awareness can remind us of our own interconnectedness with the world around us.Distributed Intelligence in Mycelial NetworksArticle: “Network-Based Organization in Fungal Mycelia” – Journal of Fungal EcologyThe Wood Wide WebBook: Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures by Merlin SheldrakeFungal Neurobiology (Emerging Field)Article: “Fungal Behavior: Sensory Perception and Adaptation” – Fungal Biology ReviewsMycelium and Environmental InteractionBook: Mycelium Running by Paul StametsFeel free to share your thoughts and experiences on Instagram and Spotify. Let’s keep the conversation going—one spore at a time!

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What is Myco Muse?: Welcome to Myco Muse, where we dive into the fascinating realm of fungi and their profound impact on our planet. Hosted by Dalia Borges, a passionate mycology enthusiast and wildlife conservation student, this podcast brings you captivating stories, groundbreaking research, and insightful discussions about the magical world of mushrooms.

Each episode uncovers the mysteries of mycology, from the incredible biodiversity of fungal species to their crucial roles in ecosystems and potential applications in sustainability. Join us as we explore the world of funga.
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Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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