Nature based solutions, fungi, soil health, and plant microbiomes with Marc-André Selosse, author of Never Alone.Marc-André Selosse explains why plants are not single organisms, but living communities shaped by fungi, bacteria, soil, and hidden symbioses.Selosse is a French mycologist and biologist, a professor at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, and the author of Never Alone. In this conversation, he explores the hidden microbial world inside every living plant, why fungi are essential to plant life, what popular science gets wrong about the “wood wide web,” and why humans may need contact with nature more than modern life allows.We discuss why no plant is ever truly alone, how fungi and roots exchange nutrients underground, what the “forest internet” idea gets right and wrong, why soil is living, how green space may affect human health, why children need contact with soil and nature, and how agroecology, hedgerows, bats, and microbes can reduce dependence on chemical inputs. Chapters: 00:00 Nature based solutions, fungi, and urban health 00:37 Why plants are never alone 00:58 The hidden microbes inside every plant 04:14 BeMicro organic microgreens 05:17 Vitamins, minerals, roots, and fungi 07:27 What mycelium actually is 08:31 Is mycelium the internet of the forest? 13:17 Mushroom supplements and nutrition 15:21 Why humans have a cultural relationship with fungi 17:49 Fungi, spirituality, and sacred traditions 20:59 Stephen's experience in South America 21:59 Is psilocybin legal in France? 23:04 Microdosing, placebo, and science 25:04 Marc-André's childhood passion for fungi 27:30 The National Museum of Natural History in Paris 31:01 BeMicro organic microgreens 31:24 What happens when people disconnect from nature? 33:16 Green space, public health, and the brain 36:42 What gives Marc-André hope? 37:18 Soil, children, and the immune system 39:50 Why soil health matters 41:21 Plowing, erosion, and no-till agriculture 42:54 Glyphosate, cereals, and food systems 43:30 The best baguette in Paris 43:55 The global state of soil health 45:02 Human waste, urine, and fertilizer 46:18 Agroecology, bats, hedgerows, and pesticides 48:21 Nature is a solution 49:32 Advice for the next generation 51:47 Where to learn more about Marc-André Selosse Connect with Marc on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-andr%C3%A9-selosse-2a1374259/🌿 Naturally concentrated nutrition from BeMicro:www.BeMicro.farmUse code PLANT15 to save 15%Subscribe for more conversations on plants, health, soil, ecology, food systems, and the hidden intelligence of the living world.#plantmedicine #soilhealth #fungi #microbiome #naturebasedsolutions #regenerativeagriculture #foodasmedicine #ecology #plantfrequencies
