Ecologist Andy Mackinnon talks with Monica about the fascinating world of fungi. They cover:

1. Why do so many mushrooms appear in the Fall?
2. ‘Mushrooming mushrooms’: the secret of why mushrooms grow so quickly.
3. Fungiphobia & handling deadly mushrooms.
4. The ecological roles of fungi
5. The relationship between plants and fungi
6. Slime moulds are not fungi but they are extremely cool

In this episode, Monica shares:

- Why she moved to the Sea-to-Sky

- How she survived Covid in the forest

- The new research around how Nature affects our wellbeing

- The foundation of resilience & well-being

- The importance of listening & community in unstable times

We are living through unstable and uncertain times. But what if the way forward isn’t more urgency, but slowing down to listen?

The Inner Ecology podcast asks a simple but radical question, how can we build a sustainable future by tuning into the insights of nature and our own inner landscapes?

Inner Ecology will bring you conversations with ecological experts, community visionaries and local voices from the Sea-to-Sky to share insights into how nature speaks to those who are listening.

If you’ve ever felt the pull of the forest, the quiet voice of the river, or the longing for a more connected way of being — this podcast is for you.