# Food Forest Podcast: Dr. Justin Stewart – How Fungi Shape Life on Earth

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Podcast: [Food Forest Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/food-forest-podcast-7670869)
Published: 2026-09-16T10:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodforestpodcast/episodes/Food-Forest-Podcast-Dr--Justin-Stewart--How-Fungi-Shape-Life-on-Earth-e3o6kfi
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## Resource

What if the hidden networks beneath our feet hold the key to healthier ecosystems? Louis De Jaeger speaks with Dr. Justin Stewart about mycorrhizal fungi, soil health, and the incredible connections between fungi and plants. They explore fungal networks, nutrient cycling, agriculture, AI, and the potential of fungi to transform ecological restoration. #FoodForestPodcast #Fungi #SoilHealth #MycorrhizalFungi #Permaculture #EcologicalRestoration #RegenerativeAgriculture

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