Merlin Sheldrake: How Mushrooms Deepen our Sense of Mystery & Connect us to Ancient Cycles of Life

Merlin Sheldrake is a biologist, writer and speaker with a background in plant sciences, microbiology, and ecology. His special interest is in studying fungi; extraordinary organisms that support our lives in so many different ways. He is the author of bestselling book, Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds and Shape Our Futures 🍄

In this episode Gabriella and Merlin discuss how reconnecting to ancient and natural rhythms of death, decomposition and rebirth might change how we feel about our own mortality.

Merlin expresses awe at the way in which our cells are dying and regenerating all the time inside our own bodies, as well as discussing the potential of certain types of mushrooms in palliative care & the impact we might have on the earth and soil when we die.

We really hope you enjoy this episode 🦋

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Content note: MORTAL contains conversations around death, bereavement and loss 🕊️

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Created by: Gabriella Wilde & Olivia Percival

Editors: Olivia Percival & Alexandra Quinn

Music composed by Robert Logan

Comms: Jordan Maxwell

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