Topic: Alphavedic

Carlwood reviews the high rating for the previous episode featuring Bear Lando of Alpha Vedic, discussing the "intelligence of nature" and natural remedies. He then reads the upcoming "Higher Side Meetups" calendar, listing events in Indiana, Minnesota, Texas, Massachusetts, Florida, and New Zealand. He expresses gratitude for listeners who have upgraded their support despite the transition away from traditional advertising.

Host Greg Carlwood introduces Dr. Bear Lando, a bioterrain specialist, permaculture farmer, and alchemist from the lost coast of California. Lando returns to the program to discuss his dedication to studying natural systems and extracting intelligence from the environment. The introduction critiques the modern educational system for leaving Americans ignorant of plant identification, foraging, and survival skills in favor of a materialist reality.

Dr. Lando provides an update on the Alpha Vedic enterprise, a permaculture farm and lab dedicated to self-sufficiency and natural medicine. He mentions his 47th wedding anniversary and his ongoing work in an advanced alchemical lab that rivals pharmaceutical facilities. Lando teases a major new project, described as his "opus," which is expected to be released in approximately six months in a new format.

Mike Winner discusses his background as a house DJ and the creation of the Music in Sky festival, a holistic family event in the Sierras. He also mentions the Reunion Summit and provides resources for listeners to engage with the AlphaCast community and the Cordel network.

The segment covers the mission of AlphaVadic, a commercial enterprise designed to self-fund biodynamic farming and medicinal herb production. Dr. Lando explains the goal of growing 100% of their own ingredients to ensure quality and ecological health, including the creation of topsoil. The cooperative model allows for shared resources among sister farms in locations like Hawaii.