In this episode of Resilience Gone Wild, host Jessica Morgenthal speaks with fungi enthusiast and circular economy advocate Marc Violo about the hidden potential of fungi across multiple sectors. From agriculture and pest control to sustainable materials and healthcare, Marc unpacks the extraordinary power of fungi and the vital role of mycelium networks in plant communication. He shares his personal journey into mycology in China, India and across the globe and emphasizes how storytelling can shift cultural attitudes and drive innovation in fungal science. This conversation explores the circular economy as a blueprint for sustainable living, the need for greater conservation efforts, and how policy must evolve to support fungal research. If you’ve ever been curious about the future of mushrooms beyond the dinner plate, this episode is for you.

Takeaways:

• Fungi are an entirely separate biological kingdom from plants, with immense environmental value.
• Fungi and flora are highly dependent on each other
• The circular economy promotes designing systems and products with sustainability and reusability in mind.
• Fungi are powerful allies in agriculture, offering natural solutions for pest management.
• Mycelium networks connect plants and aid in ecological communication and nutrient sharing.
• Fungi contain bioactive compounds with promising applications in healthcare and medicine.
• Cultural narratives shape how we understand and utilize fungi—storytelling can break barriers.
• Conservation policies must expand to protect fungal biodiversity and ecosystem contributions.
• Innovation in fungal materials could reshape packaging, fashion, and building industries.

Sound Bites:

• "Fungi are a separate kingdom from plants."
• "Mycelium networks help plants communicate and thrive."
• "Fungi play a crucial role in agriculture and sustainability."
• "The future of fungi lies in innovation and circular design."
• "Storytelling helps people connect with the fungal world."

Resources & Links:

• Marc Violo LinkedIn
• MycoStories LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mycostories/posts/?feedView=all
• MycoStories website: Mushroom, Mycelium, Fungi Innovation | MycoStories
• MycoStories showcases businesses and entrepreneurs in the field of fungi, mushrooms and mycelium to address the ...
• https://www.spun.earth/
• The Telepathy Tapes
• Fungi, Technology, and Global Exploration: The Marc Viola Journey
• MycoStories Newsletter: https://mycostories.substack.com/
• MycoStories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycostories/?hl=en
• Tocco Interview with Marc Violo: Mycelium magic, as told by Mycostories | tocco
• Dive into the transformative potential of mycelium as a groundbreaking material through the lens of MycoStories.
• Marc Violo: MycoStories | Mycopreneur
• Mapping the Global Mushroom Industry
• Psychedelics Design Podcast: #13 Marc Violo – Fungi Innovation & Mycostories
• Alexandra Plesner
• Listen now | In this episode, my guest is Marc Violo, the founder of MycoStories, a global fungi innovation and ...
• The Stories We Tell Podcast with Marc Violo: Fungal Innovation with Marc Violo of MycoStories
• The Stories We Tell · Episode

Keywords:

fungi, mycology, mycelium, circular economy, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, fungal innovation, pest management, bioactive compounds, fungal healthcare, sustainable design, conservation, fungal storytelling, environmental policy, plant communication, mushroom farming, sustainable materials, fungal networks

Connect With Us:

Listen now: https://pod.link/J4yd77

Contact Jessica Morgenthal: jessica@ResilienceGoneWild.com

Learn more: winwinwinmindset.com/the-resilience-gone-wild-podcast

Produced by Balancing Life’s Issues (BLI Studios) in partnership with Resilience Gone Wild