{"podcast":{"title":"Foodie Pharmacology Podcast","slug":"foodie-pharmacology-podcast-796502","podcast_index_feed_id":796502,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/FoodiePharmacology/feed.xml","website_url":"https://FoodiePharmacology.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10468184/Foodie-Pharmacology-Cover-Main_qvyraz.jpg","author":"Co-Conspiracy Entertainment","episode_count":100,"summary":"Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Not just where it’s grown today, but where it originally popped up in the world? Have you ever bit into a delicious ripe fruit and wondered, hey – why is it this color? What’s responsible for this amazing flavor? Is this good for my health? Could it even be medicinal? Foodie Pharmacology is a science podcast built for the food curious, the flavor connoisseurs, chefs, science geeks, plant lovers and adventurous taste experimenters out in the world! Join American ethnobotanist Dr. Cassandra Quave on this adventure through history, medicine, cuisine and molecules as we explore the amazing pharmacology of our foods.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-08T22:21:48.578630+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/foodie-pharmacology-podcast-796502"},"episode":{"title":"Kava Traditions and Modern Wellness with Douglas La Rose","slug":"kava-traditions-and-modern-wellness-with-douglas-la-rose","published_at":"2025-12-01T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/foodie-pharmacology-podcast-796502/kava-traditions-and-modern-wellness-with-douglas-la-rose","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/foodie-pharmacology-podcast-796502","url":"https://FoodiePharmacology.podbean.com/e/kava-traditions-and-modern-wellness-with-douglas-la-rose/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/h6qcwekf8vdn7476/Kava_Uncovered_Tradition_Culture_and_Community_with_Douglas_La_Rose8e9x4.mp3","summary":"This week on Foodie Pharmacology, we explore the cultural, scientific, and social dimensions of kava (Piper methysticum) with Douglas La Rose, Executive Director of the Kava Coalition. We discuss kava’s roots in Pacific Island traditions, how it’s prepared, what the new AHP monograph means for safety and standards, and why this non-alcoholic beverage is gaining global interest as a pro-social, calming alternative. Douglas shares insights from his work supporting education, responsible use, and sustainable industry growth, offering a grounded look at how this plant bridges community, culture, and modern wellness. #FoodiePharmacology #Kava #Ethnobotany #PlantMedicine #WellnessCulture #NaturalProducts #KavaCoalition","meta_description":"This week on Foodie Pharmacology, we explore the cultural, scientific, and social dimensions of kava (Piper methysticum) with Douglas La Rose, Executive D…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2133,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/foodie-pharmacology-podcast-796502/episodes/kava-traditions-and-modern-wellness-with-douglas-la-rose/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/foodie-pharmacology-podcast-796502/kava-traditions-and-modern-wellness-with-douglas-la-rose.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}