Best Tava Podcasts (2025)

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Reclamation (Part 2 of Sacred Texts and Haunted Dolls) 1:20:29

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In this episode of the Mystical Musings Podcast, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird continue their discussion from the previous week, focusing on insights from Samael and the spiritual presence of Mary Magdalene. The episode delves into the theme of reclaiming one's power when dealing with sullied reputations, using examples from modern culture and per…

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Džemma un Santa mācās mīlēt. 11.epizode 1:07:52

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Gada nogale ir īstais laiks, lai sev uzdotu jautājumu: vai es maz māku mīlēt. Atbilde ir skaidra, protams, ka nē un visa plašā pašpalīdzības grāmatu industrija ir gatava tev sniegt palīdzīgu roku apmaiņā pret dažiem zelta dalderiem. Santa un Džemma lasa Džeja Šetija "8 mīlestības likumus". Šis vīrs salaulāja Benu Afleku ar Dženiferu Lopezu viņu otr…

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160. Sequins Without Sin: Santa Puts Cellsense's Aradhita Parasrampuria on the Nice List 49:08

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In this episode, Karl and Erum speak with Aradhita Parasrampuria, founder of CellSense, about revolutionizing the fashion embellishment industry through biology. Aradhita shares her journey from witnessing toxic dye masters in Gujarat textile factories to creating biodegradable sequins, beads, and buttons using algae and bacterial cellulose. She ex…

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Sacred Texts and Haunted Dolls: Part 1 1:11:16

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In Part 1 of this podcast episode, hosts Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor discuss various topics, including reflections on Jennifer's solo episode and upcoming events like Reiki classes, magical gatherings, and bone casting workshops. The main discussions focus on Tava's encounter with sacred texts at a thrift store, leading to thoughts on reclaiming…

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159. The Future Is Fungi Awards: From Mushroom Dreams to Real-World Things 1:10:07

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Karl and Erum explore the untapped potential of fungi through three groundbreaking interviews. First, they speak with Susanne Gloersen, founder of the Future is Fungi Award, about why fungi represent the next frontier in biotech and how her global platform is accelerating fungal innovation across industries—from soil remediation to firefighting foa…

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A Holiday Gift from Archangel Michael 46:44

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DO NOT LISTEN WHILE DRIVING - DEEP PEACE AND STILLNESS INCOMING! - no seriously, this goes deep in the first song and stays there - save this for a time when you can be lying down or seated with your eyes closed, to fully experience the transformative power of the guided session. In this unexpected solo episode of the Mystical Musings Podcast, Jenn…

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Missing Songs from Jason Mankey Yule Interview 6:52

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We are deeply grateful to Ashley, one of our devoted listeners, who let us know we'd goofed in editing the interview and clipped out the first song - and shortened the ending song. While the episode has been corrected some of you may still have the old version. Here is the first song, immediately followed by the full last song so you don't have to …

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158. Mycelium On, Sound Off: How GOB's Lauryn Menard Makes Biomaterials Feel Like Culture 58:45

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Lauryn Menard, co-founder of Gob, joins us to discuss how she's tackling the 40 billion petroleum-based earplugs produced annually by creating the first biodegradable, mycelium-based alternative. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2025 and featured in Time Magazine's Best Inventions, Lauryn shares her journey from industrial d…

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Lilith, Invocations, and Allowances 1:48:03

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Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird reconnect in this heartfelt podcast episode, sharing personal experiences from recent weeks. The conversation transitions to Jennifer's work on 'Soul Songs' and a transformative invocation, emphasizing the importance of owning one's divinity and blessing oneself. They discuss the challenges of balancing self-care with…

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Dubults neplīst? Latvijas erotikas džungļos.10. epizode 1:08:58

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Dubults neplīst, vai tomēr plīst kā prezervatīvs pēc tā derīguma termiņa beigām? Šoreiz Džemma un Santa lasa veselas divas Helmuta Bēķa grāmatas, no kurām viena ir sadarbība ar Latvijas erotikas leģendu Ritu Lasmani. Mīlas ainu apskurbināta Santa atklāj Džemmai savus 2026. gada romantiskās dzīves mērķus, bet Džemma kārtējo reizi mēģina saprast, vai…

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157. (Thanksgiving Replay) Meat the Future: How Paul Shapiro is Brewing Superfoods at Better Meat Co. 1:09:12

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In this Thanksgiving replay, we revisit our conversation with Paul Shapiro, co-founder and CEO of Better Meat Co, who's pioneering the use of mycelium-based proteins as a sustainable alternative to animal meat. Paul shares his remarkable journey from starting an animal welfare organization in high school to becoming a biotech entrepreneur. He expla…

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The Mysteries of Yule: An Interview with Author Jason Mankey 1:00:23

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In this seasonal episode, Jennifer Taylor, Tava Baird, and Jason Mankey discuss various traditions and celebrations surrounding the Yule season. They explore magickal traditions in their discussion such as Krampus, Yule cats, the Welsh Mari Lwyd, and the "pooping log", the Catalan Tió de Nadal. Jason shares insights from his book, 'Llewellyn's Litt…

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156. When Matter Makes Decisions: Michael Levin on the Intelligence of Form 1:18:08

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Join us for a mind-bending conversation with Professor Michael Levin, director of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University, as he reveals how cells make decisions without brains, store memories without DNA, and navigate anatomical space like we navigate physical space. Discover how his team created two-headed immortal worms whose memory persi…

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Revelations of the Desert and Divine Connections-Part 3 56:01

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In this episode of Mystical Musings Podcast, the hosts conclude a three-part discussion by recalling the song that initiated their extensive conversation. They delve into a profound experience involving visions of five rings of light and an unexplained spiritual phenomenon. The hosts recount an enlightening dialogue with Samael about a mysterious d…

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155. Bad Hairdo to Good HairDAO: Andrew Verbinnen on Reversing Hairloss Through Decentralization 52:12

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We sit down with Andrew Verbinnen, founder of HairDAO, who's revolutionizing how we approach hair loss research and treatment. After experiencing hair loss himself at nineteen, Andrew discovered that androgenetic alopecia - affecting 95% of hair loss cases - receives almost no funding because it's classified as cosmetic rather than a disease. By cr…

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Džemma un Santa mācās no francūzietēm, kā nepalikt resnām. 9. epizode 55:02

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Body positivity un mom jeans laiks ir cauri, kulturāli esam atgriezušas 20 gadus senā pagātnē, kur džinsi beidzās milimetru virs kaunuma apmatojuma, nekas negaršoja tik labi kā tievums un zem miljons dažādādiem "tā nav diēta produktiem" slēpās- diētas.Tāpēc Santa un Džemma lasa Mireijas Giljano dižpārdokli "Francūzietes nekļūst resnas" un mēģina sa…

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Vibrational Alchemy: Balancing Energies and Divine Manifestations 1:14:18

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In the continuation of last week's discussion - this episode delves into the profound nature of vibrational energies and divine entities. The hosts discuss the dynamic aspects of the Morrigan, emphasizing the importance of balancing high-vibration entities with grounding forces, such as Elen of the Ways. They explore how integrating a variety of en…

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154. No Trees Were Harmed: Symmetry Wood's Gabe Tavas on Growing Wood from Waste 51:47

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Karl and Erum sit down with Gabe Tavas, CEO and co-founder of Symmetry Wood, who is pioneering a revolutionary approach to wood production. Gabe shares his journey from design student to bio-innovator, inspired by his time volunteering in rural Ecuador where he witnessed the devastating impact of plastic waste. His company has developed Pyrus, the …

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Un-Embodied Beings, Boundaries and Balance 1:04:18

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In this captivating episode, Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor unpack Samael's messages describing humans as walking around in a sea of energies and entities. The discussion covers who and what is around us all of the time, as well as how to best filter these energies, as opposed to blocking them. Hosts also dive into the ways in which these energies …

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Santa un Džemma lasa Stambulas konvenciju un meklē tajā ģenderus. 8. epizode 56:15

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Santa skraidot pa protestiem ir pazudusi kontekstā - kas te notiek, kāpēc tagad un vai tiešām jau ir jāmaina dzimums, jāiet dušā ar divām transpersonām un bērnu dārzos būs drag queen pulciņi? Džemma nes gaismu un rāda Santai kaut kādu 111.lpp garu docx failu ar daudz lieliem vārdiem. Prezidents ir aizsūtījis Saeimu padomāt vēlreiz, bet tas nemaina …

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153. Ghosts of Biotech Past: Veronica Breckenridge’s Playbook for Smarter Scaling 1:02:57

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In this Halloween-themed episode, Veronica Breckenridge from First Bite returns to discuss her eye-opening "Industrial Bio-Manufacturing Graveyard Report." Drawing from her experience scaling companies like Apple and Tesla, Veronica reveals why 80% of bio-manufacturing startups fail—and it's not because of bad science. The conversation explores cri…

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Samael, The Word and The Scapegoat 1:22:43

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Join us for a special episode of Mystical Musings - this is the conversation that followed last week's episode. Jenn and Tava were so deeply in the energy that more insights began flooding in and they just had to share! Beginning with a song from Samael and Archangel Michael, the discussion winds through Michael and his sword to a deeper understand…

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152. Crystals in the Cosmos: Varda Rewrites Drug Formulation in Microgravity 41:00

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In this episode, we explore how Varda Space Industries is pioneering pharmaceutical manufacturing in microgravity with Chief Strategy Officer Michael Riley and Chief Science Officer Adrian Radocea. The team discusses how removing gravity from the crystallization process enables better drug formulations—creating more stable, bioavailable medicines t…

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Part 2 - Integration and New Nature Spirit Guides 54:53

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In the second part of their conversation from last week, Jenn and Tava share a powerful poem, 'WILD' by Jennifer Jurlando, that speaks to the wildness and resilience within us - including the need to integrate both our pain and our joy. The hosts discuss a woman's brave journey of normalizing the post-mastectomy body and how we can use our pain and…

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151. Report on Reports: Cash Flow, Carbon, and the Bioeconomy 49:23

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In this episode, Erum and Karl unpack six major reports that define the current state of synthetic biology and the bioeconomy. From investment trends to national security concerns, from manufacturing failures to trillion-dollar opportunities, these reports paint a complex picture of an industry at a critical turning point. Grow Everything brings th…

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Recovery through Darkness and Integration 1:08:57

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Join Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird as they delve into conversations about the significance of darkness, healing, and integration. They discuss the misconception of darkness, the process of true healing, and the concept and fallacies of erasure. Sharing personal anecdotes and wisdom from spiritual guides, they explore how embracing darkness can lea…

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150. Live at BioFab Fair. Celebrating 150 Episodes! 39:53

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In this special 150th episode of Grow Everything, Erum and Karl broadcast live from the BioFab Fair 2025 in London. They explore the innovative world of biology as technology with special guests Elliot Roth and Amanda (from Mothership Materials), discussing community biotech labs, biopunk culture, and sustainable feedstocks for the bioeconomy. Chap…

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Hallowed Homecoming: A Samhain Retreat in the Forest 53:35

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This episode of Mystical Musings features a conversation about the upcoming Hallowed Homecoming Pagan retreat near Triangle, Virginia, featuring two of its staff members, Rayne and Frank. They discuss the event’s history, format, and unique features, including workshops, rituals, and the inclusive, community-focused environment. The retreat, held i…

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Santa un Džemma lasa Slikto terapiju un uzzina visu par sniegpārsliņām 7.epizode 55:19

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Šajā epizodē Džemma ir izlasījusi visu grāmatu no vāka līdz vākam un līdz par 30. lappusei viņai šī grāmata patika. Kas notika pēc 30. lappuses? To jūs uzzināsiet, noklausoties sarunu. Podkāstu veido komiķes Santa Biezā un Džemma Sudraba Izmantotā mūzika: Drop the Tapes, TrackTribe Foto: Ralfs Cimermanis…

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149. Beyond Capital: Phil Morle of Main Sequence Ventures on Collaboration as the New Competitive Edge 1:27:04

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This episode explores the journey from scientific breakthrough to scalable industrial implementation. Phil Morle — partner at Main Sequence and co‑founder of Pollenizer — explains how strategic off‑takes generate market pull, the reasons nylon recycling advanced faster than PET, and the orchestration techniques required to progress from First-Of-A-…

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Amnivara Part 2 - Perfect Never Comes 1:04:18

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In this episode, we continue last week's conversation about recognizing our own divinity and how it empowers us to see the divine in others. Samael's teachings emphasize the importance of acknowledging our inner divine to foster love and unity in a world rife with division. Jen and Tava share personal stories of overcoming perfectionism and embraci…

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148: Wrinkle in Time? OneSkin’s Alessandra Zonari Says Not Anymore 51:43

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In this episode of Grow Everything, hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez sit down with Dr. Alessandra Zonari, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at OneSkin. Alessandra shares her personal journey from Brazil to biotech, driven by a mission to transform how we think about aging. She explains the science of cellular senescence, the discovery of t…

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People as Portals and Places - Amnivara, The Temple Song is Open 1:10:15

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Join Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor in an illuminating conversation as they explore profound revelations about the Temple of Song, an ethereal space built through Jennifer's lifelong singing. Uncovering the wisdom of the seraphim Samael, they delve into the creation and significance of the temple, revealing it to be a powerful energetic place where…

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147: "Shhh…They’re Talking: Holoclara's Dr. Andrea Choe Tunes Into Worm Signals for Health” 1:03:45

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What if we could treat debilitating diseases by listening in on the "secret, invisible language" of worms? In this groundbreaking episode, we talk with Dr. Andrea Choe, Co-Founder and CEO of Holoclara, who uncovered a "universal worm language" used for hundreds of millions of years. Dr. Choe reveals how our modern "aggressive hygiene routine" remov…

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Metaphysical Spelunking in The Crystal Cave (Part 2 of Walking Blind) 1:09:59

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In this episode of Mystical Musings, Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor discuss the mystical properties and energies connected to crystal skulls and the Crystal Cave, a continuation from a previous episode titled 'Walking Blind.' The episode dives deep into experiences and profound connections individuals have had with crystal skulls, highlighting thei…

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MYSTIC FIRE: An Interview with Liz and Cael Jacobs of Wilder Grove (UPDATED) 54:10

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Please note: due to changes in the Mystic Fire program schedule, this episode was re-edited and re-released on 9/15/2025 to reflect those changes and avoid confusion for persons attending the event. In this episode, hosts Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird welcome Liz Jacobs and Cael Jacobs from the 'Fertile Ground' episode to talk about their upcoming…

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146. Pump It Up: Benji Leibowitz on DAO-ing Science Differently 58:23

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In this episode of Grow Everything, hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez talk with Benji Leibowitz, Co-Founder of Pump Science, about what it really means to be “DAO-ing science differently.” From the early days of Molecule DAO to today’s crypto-native platform for funding longevity and nootropics research, Benji explains how decentralized science (…

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Walking Blind- Embracing Trust and Awakening Your Senses 1:24:56

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In this transformative episode, Samael shares wisdom on a variety of topics, beginning with how to reawaken our senses and find magic in the mundane. Jennifer Taylor shares an unexpected and intimate experience of walking blind with the angelic guidance of Samael, demonstrating profound power of trusting your guides. Discover the power of presence,…

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Santa un Džemma lasa Latvijas seksa klasiku - grāmatu "Mīlestības vārdā". 6. epizode 1:24:31

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Pēc neliela vasaras bērnu un dzīves kopšanas atvaļinājuma Džemma un Santa ir atpakaļ, lai smagi strādātu latviešu tautas labā. Jāņa Zālīša "Mīlestības vārdā" satricināja Padomju Latviju 1981. gadā. Tā satricināja, ka padomju cenzūra to aizliedza, pēc tam, kad tika pārdodas visas 90 000 grāmatas kopijas. 2025. gadā lasām grāmatu, lai saprastu, kuras…

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145: "Decentralized Science 101: Defining DeSci with the Experts" 27:17

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In this highlight reel episode of Grow Everything, hosts Erum Azeez and Karl Schmieder dive deep into the rapidly evolving world of decentralized science (DeSci). Featuring expert insights from Albert Anis, Jocelyn Pearl, Michael Fisher, and Laura Minquinin, this episode explores how DeSci is revolutionizing the way research is funded, shared, and …

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144. Art Meets Agar: Karen Ingram Reimagines Biodesign 56:57

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Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez sit down with Karen Ingram, Creative Director & Designer at Karen Ingram & Associates, Inc. From her iconic Biogenetic Blooms—Petri dish paintings made with living yeast—to her innovative teaching with BioBuilder and playful experiments like Fallacy Bingo, Karen shows how science and creativity can merge to inspire bro…

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Song and Word as Charm, Pattern and Vibration Part 2 54:30

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Re-join your hosts for the exciting conclusion of the conversation which began 2 weeks prior with the discussion of song and words as charms, patterns and vibration. After a brief reminder of Samael's words from Part 1 Tava and Jenn continue their exploration of song as divine patterns, full of information, healing and remembering. The concept of s…

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143. Sunscreen from Space? Delavie’s Kyle Landry Turns Space Microbes into Skincare 59:37

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Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez sit down with Dr. Kyle Landry, President and Co-founder of Delavie Sciences, to explore how extremophiles—microbes that survive in the harshest environments on Earth and space—are unlocking new frontiers in skincare and longevity. Kyle shares his unconventional path from food science to biodefense to NASA collabo…

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An Interview with Jason Mankey, Author of High Priest, a Biography of Raymond Buckland 1:00:57

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Exploring the Life and Legacy of Raymond Buckland with Jason Mankey In this episode of Mystical Musings, host Jennifer Taylor and co-host Tava Baird welcome guest Jason Mankey, a prolific author in the world of modern witchcraft. The discussion delves into Jason's latest book 'High Priest,' a biography of the influential figure Raymond Buckland, re…

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142. Petri Dishes & Policy Shifts: Capgemini’s Richard Traherne on Scaling Biology 1:05:23

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Karl and Erum speak with Richard Traherne of Capgemini Invent and Cambridge Consultants, where they explore the explosive convergence of engineering biology, artificial intelligence, and sustainable innovation. Richard reveals how programmable biology is catalyzing a new industrial revolution—transitioning biotech from niche innovation to foundatio…

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Song and Word as Charms, Patterns, and Vibration 1:06:36

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In this episode of Mystical Musings, Tava Baird and Jennifer Taylor open to their guides and receive fascinating information about the metaphysical uses of song and written word. The messages necessitate the exploration of the ancient definitions and traditional uses of amulets, talismans, and charms, - highlighting their differences and applicatio…

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141. Gut Check! Viome’s Momo & Guru Decode Your Inner Microbiome 1:10:08

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In this episode of Grow Everything, Erum sits down with Momo Vuyisich and Guruduth (Guru) Banavar of Viome to explore how decoding the human microbiome could transform the way we understand and treat disease. From the depletion of beneficial gut bacteria to the cutting-edge use of AI in precision health, Momo and Guru share how Viome’s technology t…

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10 Steps to Sovereignty by Samael and Lilith. Reclaim Your Spaces and Your Spirit 2:10:04

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This information in this podcast is absolutely invaluable for anyone needing to reclaim their life, their space, their spirit from unethical nonphysical entities. Samael encourages Jennifer to begin by channeling Lilith in her opening song, and the episode is off and running. This is a powerful and profoundly impactful episode. Samael lays out 10 c…

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140. Behind The Scenes with Karl and Erum 37:17

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In this special episode of Grow Everything, hosts Karl and Erum pull back the curtain on their own operations, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the podcast came to life. They discuss the core mission of sharing innovative bioengineering breakthroughs, the challenges of maintaining a weekly podcast, and the team behind it all. From the techn…

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Messages and Miracles Part 2 58:50

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Messages and Miracles (Part 2) In this episode of Mystical Musings, Jennifer Taylor and Tava Baird continue their deep dive into divine guidance and the significance of earthly struggles. They explore the messages brought through dreams and shamanic journeys, discuss the delicate balance of heavenly intervention, the power of asking for help, and h…