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#129. Rediscovering Indo Eden | Matt Ross

July 04, 2025 • Elevation Barn • Season 11 • Episode 11

In 1665, the Dutch gave up their claim to the island of Manhattan in exchange for nutmeg, a spice found in Indonesia’s Banda Islands.

While it may seem irrational by today’s standards, the Dutch decision was quite logical. Spice was the primary driver of the global economy 350 years ago, and Manhattan was just a swamp.

But since then, Indonesia—once an Eden of some of the most impactful medicinal, nutritious, and flavorful natural products—has largely dropped off the radar. Until now...

Matt Ross, trained as a lawyer and doctor before pursuing a career as a trader, is now one of the most respected entrepreneurs of the wild. He’s bringing back the wisdom and wealth of nature’s most valuable solutions for diet, mental health, and scientific discovery.

In this episode of ELEVATE, we’ll explore the whats, the hows, and the “where do I get my hands on them?”—with Matt Ross in the Barn.

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