In this episode, Roberto Meza shares the journey of starting a farm with little more than a vision and a patch of land. He talks about the grounding power of soil, the challenges of moving into hybrid growing systems, and the early days of building a microgreens business from scratch.…
In this episode, Roberto Meza talks about his experiences living and working alongside the Amish, and the powerful lessons he took from their way of life. He reflects on how their simple yet intentional lifestyle—built around whole foods, limited technology, and strong community bonds—creates space for health, joy, and resilience.…
From experimental art to regenerative farming, Hearty Provisions CEO Roberto Meza’s journey is as unconventional as it is inspiring. In this conversation, we explore how health challenges led him to microgreens, biodynamic farming, and ultimately to building food hubs that tackle systemic inequities. Roberto shares insights on the health benefits…
What’s the strangest thing someone has ever asked to freeze dry? David Leaman joins us to share some of the wildest requests he’s gotten—including human parts and pets—plus the surprising world of freeze-dried foods like Skittles, ice cream, pineapple, and more. We also get into the tools, hacks, fails, and…
Canning, freezing, dehydrating… there are lots of ways to preserve food. But what makes freeze drying different? In this video, we talk with David Leaman about how freeze drying stacks up against traditional methods. From preserving up to 97% of nutrients to unlocking new flavors and textures, freeze drying is…
What if we could turn wasted produce into nutritious food for those who need it most? In this conversation with David Leaman, we explore how freeze drying could transform food waste from farms, grocery stores, and households into shelf-stable powders and meals. From reducing the 40% of food wasted in…
Can freeze drying help solve some of the biggest challenges in food and nutrition? In this episode, David Leaman, freeze-drying content creator and strategic partner, takes us inside the science, business, and real-world applications of freeze drying — a preservation method that retains up to 97% of nutrients while dramatically…
Can microgreens and psychedelics reshape how we think about health? In this video, Niko Skievaski — co-founder and CEO of Althea — explores the surprising intersections between everyday nutrition, entrepreneurship, and the psychedelic renaissance. From the power of freeze-dried microgreens to the promise of psychedelic therapy in modern healthcare, Niko…
Do psychedelics connect us to God? In this video, Niko Skievaski explores the deep ties between psychedelics, religion, and human evolution. From early Christianity’s sacramental wine spiked with ergot, to Joseph Smith’s mystical visions in Mormon history, to the Stoned Ape Theory of human consciousness, Niko unpacks the fascinating overlap…
Niko Skievaski, co-founder of Redox and Althea, opens up about his unconventional path—from starting in a punk rock band to building a $100M healthcare company, and ultimately finding healing and meaning through psychedelics. In this deeply personal story, he shares how his entrepreneurial drive was shaped by his father’s struggles,…
