Edge of Cannabis Medicine

Ep.44 – In Service of the Patient w/Dr. Erick Kaufman

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:18:26 -0000

Episode Notes

After an esteemed career in traditional medicine, Dr. Kaufman made the leap into the world of cannabis medicine. He's since educated himself on deep level and founded a network of recommending physicians personally vetted by Dr. Kaufman. Doctors of Cannabis, with over 1200 physicians across 23 states, is quickly growing into the most trusted medical cannabis recommending physician group across the country.

In this episode we discuss:

Transitioning from traditional medicine to cannabis medicine
Educating patients about the possibility of adverse events
Unopposed THC content
Entourage vs Ensemble effect
Lack of education for doctors in med school
The beginnings of D.O.C.
How Oklahoma became the wild west of med cann
The importance of using high quality CBD products to balance high THC

Links

Website: https://docsofcannabis.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinemmj

Ep.43 – Get Your Hands On The Plant with Jessilyn Dolan

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:11:43 -0000

Episode Notes

It is my pleasure to share this interview with Jessilyn. Her story is deep and compelling. She's been intimate with the cannabis plant since early childhood acting as a source of healing and growth throughout her life. While she's a Registered Nurse in the allopathic tradition, Jessilyn's roots are in herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, yoga and more ancestral healing modalities. In this episode we discuss:

How cannabis medicine has been a healing tool after many surgeries and chronic health conditions
Her paper on Human milk feeding and cannabis use
Researching cannabis in countries like Israel vs the U.S.
Her entrepreneurial journey with NurseGrown Organics
Vermont medical cannabis education programs
Ganjier Certification
Clean Green Certification - beyond organic
Her history as a yoga studio owner, herbalist and doula

Ep.42 – Breaking the Stigma with Charlena Berry

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:33:47 -0000

Episode Notes

Charlena and I had a beautiful and emotional conversation. We took a deep dive into the topics of her new book, Breaking the Stigma: Racism, the Opioid Endemic, Lies, and Inviting Grandma to the Dispensary.

In this episode we discuss:

Losing her brother to the opioid endemic
Being a female executive in the cannabis industry
Racism and social equity
Curating a positive dispensary experience

Ep.41 – FlowGardens Gorgeous CBD Flower w/Erich Maelzer & David Miller

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:19:19 -0000

Episode Notes

This week I have the pleasure of bringing you Erich and David of FlowGardens, a Tennessee based company that is cultivating the widest variety and highest quality smokeable "hemp flower" I've ever come across. I use quotes because calling this hemp does not do it justice...this is potent, high quality cannabis. The flower they're growing is rich with terpenes, flavonoids, phytocannabinoids and all checks in under 0.3% THC. Best of all, it's all perfectly legal under the 2018 Farm Bill that allowed for "hemp" production and can be derived right to your home.

We discuss:

Tennessee laws, education and activism
Cultivation practices - hydroponic vs soil
Hunting for unique and quality phenotypes
Exploring lesser known cannabinoids like CBC and CBG
Runaway THC levels and the importance of cannabinoid balance

Ep.40 – The Life of a Cannabis Entrepreneur

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:52:51 -0000

Episode Notes

This was easily one of the more fun interviews I've ever done. Juliana is an absolute delight. Her energy and determination are a breath of fresh air and the cannabis industry is lucky to have her influence. We touch a wide array of topics including:

Juliana's cannabis beginnings working at a dispensary in Las Vegas
Getting her MBA
Her history with entrepreneurship
Leafsheets and Cann Strategy
That Adopted Girl - Her non-profit for foster kids
Psychedelics

We cover a ton of ground and laugh the whole way through. I'm sure you'll end up as enthralled with Juliana as I am.

Ep.39 – How Clinical Research Is Done w/Christina DiArcangelo

Wed, 04 May 2022 19:21:39 -0000

Episode Notes

It is my honor to welcome Christina back onto the show for the third time. She's a serial entrepreneur, founding several different companies and non-profits, many of which directly contribute to furthering our knowledge about and access to medical cannabis. In this episode we discuss the under appreciated health benefits of terpenes, cannabinoids that help with Covid, and DiArc gives a solid overview of the many processes involved with conducting clinical research. Lots to learn here folks. Whenever Christina is around it's going to be fun!

Ep.38 – Botanicals to Enhance Your Healing with Scott Eagle

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:35:45 -0000

Episode Notes

Scott is a serial entrepreneur with a creative mind and a soulful demeanor. He started his latest company ZIPPZ a few years after exiting his last company when anxiety and restlessness began to set in as it does for so many lifelong entrepreneurs. A buddy suggested he try cannabis to ease the anxiety and he was appalled by his dispensary experience and set out to solve a very significant problem within the medical cannabis industry. So ZIPPZ was born.

By teaming up with experts across a few different fields, he was able to create a very unique product that blends traditional botanicals with cannabinoids. After trying ZIPPZ myself for sleep, I’m a fan.

Find Scott on the Web

ZIPPZ - https://zippz.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottgeagle/

Find out more at http://edgeofcannabismedicine.com

Ep.37 – Tales From the Tip of the Spear

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:01:34 -0000

Episode Notes

Adam Bierman is a man that needs little introduction if you've been paying attention to the cannabis industry over the last decade. As the founder and CEO of Med Men, Adam and his company were the first to accomplish many feats in the world of cannabis, including the first billion dollar valuation in the industry. He's since left Med Men, but is still very involved in all things cannabis and continues to push the limits of what's possible in this space.

I feel honored that Adam took the time to sit down with me and candidly share his experience as the tip of the spear of a new industry, constantly pushing boundaries and taking his share of heat along the way. He was also extremely humble and forthcoming about his thoughts on the controversy that seemed to follow him everywhere he went.

Adam's a bold business man, unafraid to speak his mind and potentially make folks uncomfortable in order to bring his vision to fruition. At the same time, he's clearly a dedicated father and husband, committed to his and his family's wellness. I, for one, cannot wait to see what he brings to the industry next.

See what Adam's up to on the socials:

Instagram: @adamnbierman

Twitter: @TheAdamBierman

Music Credit: Dew by Da Sein

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Ep.36 – Healing With Plant Medicines

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:28:44 -0000

Episode Notes

Dr. Michele Ross is a neuroscientist with fibromyalgia who helps women heal chronic pain with cannabis, mushrooms, and other botanicals. She has authored 5 books and is the creator of numerous online courses on plant medicine. In this episode we discuss:

How plant medicines saved her life
The journey from patient to coach
Advantages of being a new health coach in the plant medicine space
Neurogenesis in the hippocampus
Vitamin CBD
Potential of pharmaceutical formulations of cannabinoids
Personalized medicine
Limitations of Endocannabinoid System DNA testing
Kratom as another effective plant medicine and its similarities to cannabis
Why using medical cannabis during the pandemic has been so beneficial

Learn More About Dr. Ross

Websites: drmicheleross.com, healwithaura.com Books: Vitamin Weed, CBD Oil for Health, Kratom is Medicinehttps://www.amazon.com/Michele-N-Ross/e/B009CZWELM/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 Instagram: @drmicheleross Twitter: @drmicheleross

Music Credit: Dew by Da Sein

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Ep.35 – The Wonders of Sublingual Absorption with Josh Kirby

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 21:37:15 -0000

Episode Notes

Josh is the CEO of Kin Slips, a company that developed a very unique solution to the cannabis administration problem. In this episode we talk about:

Solving the problem of trustworthy cannabis products
The trials, tribulations and triumphs of product creation
Sublingual absorption vs edibles
Kin Slips products and how they create their formulations
Taking their products to Canada
The difficulties of US federal cannabis laws
Kin Slips as a drug delivery method beyond cannabis
Biggest challenges in growing a brand in the regulatory environment
Advice for new cannabis entrepreneurs
Charitable efforts within the industry
Ridiculous rules around cannabis packaging

Find Out More

Twitter: @kinslips
Instagram: @kinslips
Web: https://kinslips.com

Music Credit: Dew by Da Sein

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Ep.34 – Med-Cann In Australia with Sharlene Mavor

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:13:50 -0000

Episode Notes

This episode I'm honored to bring to you a true pioneer in the medical cannabis industry of Australia, Sharlene Mavor. She and her husband were there from the very beginning of Australia's program – educating on, dispensing of and promoting research for cannabis medicine. You'll love Sharlene's energy and learning what Australia is doing right, where it can improve and what the U.S. can learn from their example.

In this episode we discuss:

History of Australian medical cannabis
How the Australian med-cann industry works today
Building a hemp house
Pancreatic cancer studies with cannabis
What the Australian government tests for
Terpenes in formulations and so much more...

Learn More

Web: https://mcra.org.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharleneMCRA/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcra__sharlene
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharlene-mavor-9560b583

Music Credit: Dew by Da Sein

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Ep.33 – Research Backed Euphoria

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:00:24 -0000

Episode Notes

Uwe is a former EMT turned cannabis author and researcher.

In this episode we discuss:

The vast amount of conditions for which cannabis shows promise
Chemotype vs. phenotype distinctions
Uwe's new company, CannaKeys 360, allowing medical professionals access studies with ease
The hierarchy of research studies
The complexity of variables in cannabinoid medicine
Engaging a deeper relationship with plant allies for healing
How cannabis relates to the pharmaceutical model
The individualized component of cannabis healing
The overlap between cannabinoid health sciences and mind-body medicine
How the brain’s neurotransmitters function
The therapeutics of euphoria

Find Out More

Website: Canna Keys 360

Books

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Ep.32 – Making Your Cannabis Work Better with David Kooi

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:35:05 -0000

Episode Notes

David is the CEO of Jointly, an app that allows you to "Enjoy your ideal cannabis experience every time by tracking the 15 factors that can impact your results."

In this episode we discuss:

David's skeptical entry to the world of cannabis medicine
How the Jointly works and how it can help you get the most out of your medicine
The many ways that Jointly can help clinicians with their patients
How Jointly is removing the stigma of cannabis use

Find Out More

Web: www.jointlybetter.com Instagram: @jointlybetter

Music Credit: Dew by Da Sein

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Ep.31 – Cannabis Is Medicine with Bonni Goldstein, MD

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:45:49 -0000

Episode Notes

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Bonni Goldstein, MD. She's been on my radar for many months and I'm so grateful to have had the chance to speak with her. In this episode we cover:

Dr. Goldstein's many years of experience guiding patients along their med-cann journey
Her extensive work in the field of pediatrics
How most people are likely under-dosing CBD
What happens in your body when you consume edibles and why it can seem so much stronger
THC tolerance and how to avoid it
Respect your receptors!
And what's up with Delta-8 THC?

Find Out More

New book: Cannabis is Medicine: How Medical Cannabis and CBD are Healing Everything from Anxiety to Chronic Pain

Instagram: @bonnigoldsteinmd

Website: http://www.bonnigoldsteinmd.com

Music Credit: Dew by Da Sein

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Ep.30 – Putting the Patient First with Matthew Mintz, MD

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:09:20 -0000

Episode Notes

This episode with Dr. Mintz we discuss:

The broken medical insurance model hurting patients and how he addressed this issue.
Why he thinks it's important to distinguish between medical marijuana and CBD.
How to put the patients' needs at the forefront of medicine.
And what he sees on the horizon for medical cannabis laws.

Find Dr. Mintz Online

Facebook @mdcannadoc

Instagram @mdcannabisdoc

Twitter @mdcannabisdoc

Website www.mdcannabisdoc.com

Book https://www.amazon.com/Medical-Marijuana-CBD-Physicians-Patients/dp/1735155403/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FJJWVTL13G9Y&dchild=1&keywords=matthew+mintz&qid=1612199965&sprefix=matthew+mintz%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-1

Music Credit: Dew by Da Sein

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Ep.29 – Smaller is Better: NanoTech and Cannabis with Tomas Skrinskas

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:20:16 -0000

Episode Notes

Tomas’ company Ascension Sciences is on the cutting edge of nanotechnology in cannabis formulations in Canada. In this episode we talk all things nanotech; including how to get things so tiny, how it works, why it has superior bio-availability, and how tiny nano particles really are. Spoiler alert…super duper tiny.

Find Tomas On The Web

Site: https://ascensionsciences.com Twitter: @AscensionSci https://twitter.com/AscensionSci LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascensionsciences Instagram: @ascensionsci https://www.instagram.com/ascensionsci/

Music Credit: Dew by Da Sein

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Ep.28 – History of Cannabis Medicine & Policy with Samoon Ahmad, MD

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:37:27 -0000

Episode Notes

In this episode Dr. Ahmad takes on a cannabis journey around the world, from the Asiatic Steppe all the way to the Americas. He’s an expert on all things medical cannabis history and also cannabis policy over the years. If you ever wondered why and how cannabis became illegal in the USA, you’ll find your answers here.

Make sure to go to https://www.cannabistextbook.com for all the latest news and research and to order your copy of Dr. Hill and Dr. Ahmad's latest book Medical Marijuana: A Clinical Handbook.

Find Dr. Ahmad on the web:

Site: https://samoonmd.com
Twitter: @SamoonAhmadMD https://twitter.com/SamoonAhmadMD
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samoonahmad/
Instagram: @samoonahmadmd https://www.instagram.com/samoonahmadmd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativeCenter

Music Credit: Dew by Da Sein

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Ep.27 – Educating Physicians and Clinicians with Kevin Hill, MD

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:57:55 -0000

Episode Notes

Dr. Hill is back again sharing his great wisdom and experience. This time we go deeper into some of the psychological conditions that he’s seen improve with medical cannabis. He’s also careful to shine a light on the things that don’t have enough research behind them yet and some of the adverse effects that people sometimes experience. That’s right…cannabis addiction is very real for a small percentage of the population. Cannabis medicine, like everything, has both good and bad qualities and Dr. Hill does not shy away from this fact.

Go to https://www.cannabistextbook.com for all the latest news and research and to order your copy of Dr. Hill and Dr. Ahmad's latest book Medical Marijuana: A Clinical Handbook.

Find Dr. Hill on Twitter: @drkevinhill https://twitter.com/DrKevinHill

Music Credit: Dew by Da Sein

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Ep.26 – The Cannabis Nurse for Kids with Vanessa Peck

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:48:30 -0000

Episode Notes

I have great admiration for Vanessa’s courage to fight against the stigma attached to cannabis and work with parents to find cannabinoid remedies for their children. This is big work! From autism to seizures to ADHD, cannabis is proving to be an effective treatment for kids and Vanessa is sure a trailblazer in this field. This was a fantastic conversation and you’ll definitely be inspired by the stories of healing Vanessa shares.

Find Out More

Web: https://www.elevated-healing.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatedhealing/ (3 underscores )
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Elevated-Healing-113548913750651
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-peck-a17563186/

Music Credit: Dew by Da Sein

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Ep.25 – Beyond Medicine: Hemp as Food, Fuel & Feed with Glen Mayes

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:30:54 -0000

Episode Notes

Glen wears many hats including entrepreneur, father, actor and advocate. We had a deep an insightful conversation that ranged from health and wellness to the many uses of hemp to the shifts in consciousness necessary to propel human forward. This one got esoteric folks! Glen is a beautiful soul that I know you’ll feel instantly.

Find Glen on the web:

https://verifiedtexashemp.com

Instagram: @27thalchemist, @verifiedtexashempllc

YouTube: Verified Texas Hemp https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX401RDf2WMuPy6ZX153Ukw

Music Credit: Dew by Da Sein

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Ep.24 – The Future of Cannabinoid Medicine with Ben Chiarelli

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:05:05 -0000

Episode Notes

Ben’s company Celibre has developed a technology for creating raw cannabinoids without growing cannabis plants. Sounds crazy, but it’s a very sane process they call Cellular Agriculture and I think it will change everything. As a grower, myself, I tried to remain skeptical but the tech was just too incredible for me to not be won over by the possibilities. More consistency, less expensive, less possibility for losing parts of or entire harvests…I’m a believer.

Find Ben and Cellibre on the web and socials:

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Ep.23 – A Clinical Handbook for Medical Cannabis with Samoon Ahmad, MD & Kevin Hill, MD

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 18:59:36 -0000

Episode Notes

Drs. Ahmad and Hill have written the definitive text book on everything we know about medical cannabis to this day and I had the honor of interviewing these brilliant and dedicated individuals. Beyond this text book, they’ve created a living document over at https://www.cannabistextbook.com to continuously update what we know from the latest research studies. If you like what you hear from these folks, definitely head over to that site to stay as up to date as possible with the best information out there. Their wisdom, vast experience and passion for the subject is evident from the start. We dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of all things medical cannabis.

Again, go to https://www.cannabistextbook.com to stay up to date on the latest medical cannabis research

Follow Dr. Hill:

Twitter: @drkevinhill

Follow Dr. Ahmad:

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Ep.22 – The Magic of Your Endocannabinoid System Part 2

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 18:29:08 -0000

Episode Notes

In this conclusion of our conversation, Ann and I go deep into policy, hypocrisy and possibility surrounding medical cannabis and our very own endocannabinoid system. Make sure to stick around until the end because Ann drops a bomb of a statement that just might be the most important thing I've heard any of my guests say.

Find Ann on the Web

Music Credit: Dew by Da Sein

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Ep.21 – The Magic of Your Endocannabinoid System Part 1

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:36:17 -0000

Episode Notes

Ann is a passionate and brilliant researcher who, like most of us, was blown away when she learned about the endocannabinoid system (ECS). She spent her entire career researching and educating about the human body and didn’t even know about the ECS until fairly recently. We go deep into how the ECS functions and what role it plays in our health and healing. This is Part 1 of an amazing interview.

Links to Items Discussed

Find Ann on the Web

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Ep.20 – The Future of Cannabis Science & Education

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:02:44 -0000

Episode Notes

Savannah shares her experience researching and testing cannabis both in the lab and the classroom. She’s part of the first cohort in the first ever graduate program dedicated to the science of cannabis medicine. We discuss the remarkable bioaccumulation properties of the cannabis plant, possibilities for the future and what cannabis education at a major university is all about.

Find Savannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/savannah-reedy-0b5b78188/

Music Credit: Dew by Da Sein

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Ep.19 – Researching Cannabis In COVID Times with Christina DiArcangelo

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:31:03 -0000

Episode Notes

I’m thrilled to welcome Christina back to the show for a second time. The world has changed since we last spoke and much of the cannabis research she was doing has been forced aside by COVID-19. We tackle that issue along with raising a child that uses medical cannabis, how cortisol affects cannabis efficacy, and the future of customized cannabis medicine.

Check out Christina's companies and organizations:

Affinity Patient Advocacy

Web - https://www.affinitypatientadvocacy.org
Instagram - @advocacypatient
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinity-patient-advocacy/
Facebook - @affinitypatientadvocacy
Twitter - @AdvocAffinity

Affinity Bio Partners

Web - https://www.affinitybiopartners.com
Instagram - @affinitybiopartners
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/armonia-clinical-research-llc/
Facebook - @affinitybiogroup
Twitter - @AffinityBioP

AI Health Outcomes

Instagram - @cannabot
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-health-outcomes/
Facebook - @AIHealthOutcomes
Twitter - @BotCanna

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Ep.18 – Game Changing CBD Processing

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:14:00 -0000

Episode Notes

Mark’s company, Hemp Synergistics has developed and entirely new way to transform crude, full spectrum CBD oil into a tasteless, low volume - high potency powder perfect for combining formulations in capsules or for use in baking. This is innovation at it’s finest and can truly change the cannabinoid formulation game. Plus, Mark is a great guy who brings tons of knowledge and experience from the sports performance/nutraceutical world into the cannabis industry. This was a really fun conversation where I learned and laughed a lot…so will you!

To find out more about this revolutionary innovation go to: https://hempsynergistics.com

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Ep.17 – Self-Healing & Diversity In Leadership with Nickson Toussaint

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 14:47:58 -0000

Episode Notes

Nickson is a beautiful, thoughtful and compassionate individual. I left this interview deeply moved with a strong feeling of hope for our future. Nickson’s story of discovering the powerful medical benefits of cannabis by treating his son’s eczema and a family friend’s cancer is so inspiring. But he didn’t stop there, he became the care-giver for 50 others! His compassion reaches beyond the patients he’s helped and into the board rooms of cannabis corporations, advocating for more diversity in corporate leadership specifically around proper representation from the communities most affected by the flawed and failed War on Drugs. I hope you’re as moved and inspired by his message as I am.

Find out more at http://edgeofcannabismedicine.com

Ep.16 – Integrative Cannabis Medicine with Harry McIlroy, MD

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:05:39 -0000

Episode Notes

Dr. Harry is amazing, a true pioneer in the Western use of plant medicines. He’s the rare physician that is trained and certified as a Medical Doctor, but also trained in traditional Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture and ancient Indian Ayurveda. It’s an experiential East meets West combination that offers an extremely unique skillset to apply to cannabis medicine. Dr. Harry has so much to offer and we only scratched the surface in this interview. Makes sure to listen to this one and look out for a Part 2 coming in the near future.

If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area and want to know more about Dr. Harry's practices, visit his website: https://harrymcilroymd.com

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Ep.15 – Needing More Research & Education with Sabrina Ramkellawan

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:16:41 -0000

Episode Notes

Sabrina is a nurse, a researcher, an entrepreneur, a podcaster, and an educator. She is passionate about educating both patients and healthcare professionals about medical cannabis and other plant-based medicines. Her work is sure to change many lives and we had a fantastic conversation.

Check out the Knowde Group here: https://www.knowdegroup.com

And you can find Sabrina and the Knowde Group on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaramkellawan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowde-group-inc/

Instagram: @sabrinaresearchslayer

Twitter: @sabrinaramkell @knowdegroup

And The Research Slayer Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-research-slayer-podcast/id1490782825

https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-research-slayer-podcast

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Ep.14 – Testing Labs Are The Gatekeeper with Dr. Shaun Opie

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:21:44 -0000

Episode Notes

Dr. Opie and I go deep into the lab testing process. Human safety is placed above all else and Laboratory owners like Dr. Opie are working diligently to ensure we patients receive the highest quality medicine possible. We address all the testing requirements around sampling, cannabinoids, terpenes and what the future holds. This was a fun, engaging and even a bit geeky conversation. I loved it and I'm sure you will too.

Visit Dr. Opie's company website and join his Tribe of Experts: www.e4bioscience.com

You can also find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunopie/

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Ep.13 – Cannabis as the First Option with Melinda Toussaint FNP-BC

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 17:19:32 -0000

Episode Notes

Melinda takes us on a healing journey from using doctor prescribed pain meds due to her military service nearly causing a fatal accident to finding more natural, herbal alternatives for alleviating her pain to founding her own medical cannabis wellness clinic as a Nurse Practitioner. We dive into an array of topics including entrepreneurship, using your dollars to combat racism and how to boost your own endocannabinoid system. Melinda has a beautiful and compassionate heart to go along with her vast understanding of cannabis health and wellness.

Check out Melinda's clinic MariCare Wellness: https://www.maricarewellness.com

And find her all over the web: https://www.instagram.com/maricarewellness/

https://www.facebook.com/MariCareWellness

https://twitter.com/AskMariCare

https://www.yelp.com/biz/maricare-wellness-bowie

https://weedmaps.com/doctors/maricare-wellness

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maricare-wellness

https://www.marijuanadoctors.com/medical-marijuana-doctors/MD/bowie/maricare-wellness_2974

https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/united-states/bowie/provider/maricare-wellness

https://www.alignable.com/bowie-md/maricare-wellness

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Ep.12 – Using Cannabis to Beat Cancer with Steve Bate

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 12:58:11 -0000

Episode Notes

Steve was diagnosed with two different Stage-4 terminal cancers and beat both of them using cannabis throughout the treatment program! A week after a cancer-free PET scan he contracted COVID-19. Again, he used cannabis oil to beat Covid. He’s so positive and excited to help others that he opened a canna clinic with an MD. You’ll love Steve and be amazed by his story.

If you're in the Delray Beach, Florida area and want to know more about cannabis medicine check out COMCAN Healthcare https://comcanhealthcare.com

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Ep.11 – How To Use Cannabis Safely with Dr. Jessica Kruger

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:55:40 -0000

Episode Notes

Dr. Kruger works in Public Health and wants to make sure that if folks are using cannabis, they’re using it in the least harmful ways possible. She also studies the habits and practices of cannabis users by surveying people at events like Ann Arbor, Michigan's annual Hash Bash to better understand and serve this growing population. It’s a fun, informative and funny show.

Dr. Kruger's Harm Reduction Study: http://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2020/06/cannabis-harm-reduction.html

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Ep.10 – Spiritual Health & Cannabis Psychotherapy with Dr. Sunil Aggarwal

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:15:51 -0000

Episode Notes

An MD, PhD, clinician, researcher, presenter, activist and student of life, Dr. Aggarwal redefines the profession of Medical Doctor by including and encouraging Spiritual Health into his holistic model of health. We go deep into how cannabis is effective as a spiritual and psychological medicine. Also, Dr. Aggarwal’s activism around fear-reduction and racism in the medical cannabis industry. This is a powerful and important episode.

Forbes Interview with Dr. Aggarwal - How Cannabis Coevolved With Humanity, And Could Save It Now: https://www.forbes.com/sites/janetwburns/2020/05/21/how-cannabis-coevolved-with-humans-and-could-save-us-covid19-economy/#6f0bf2bd6024

Find Dr. Aggarwal's Published Papers on His Site: http://www.cannabinologist.org

Follow Dr. Aggarwal on Socials:

Twitter: @humansunil

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aimsinstitutepllc

Instagram: @aimsinstituteseattle

Find out more at http://edgeofcannabismedicine.com

Ep.9 – Breeding Cannabis & Success with Eric Forington

Wed, 27 May 2020 16:35:19 -0000

Episode Notes

Eric is an incredibly innovative cannabis breeder, deeply focused on genetics and parental lineages. He shares his wisdom and experience from over 20 years of cultivation and breeding for specific characteristics. We also unpack some of Eric’s success secrets like his morning ritual and how mediation helps him with everything in his life. The entire episode is packed with gems and you’ll want to hear it all.

Follow Eric’s seed companies on Instagram: @foundationseeds @303seeds

Find out more at http://edgeofcannabismedicine.com

Ep.8 – Healthy Soil & Inter-Species Communication with Dr. Blair Carter

Wed, 20 May 2020 16:06:03 -0000

Episode Notes

Not only is Dr. Carter a dear old friend, he’s a brilliant scientist and entrepreneur. He eloquently shares his message that ALL health starts with healthy soil and the data driven benefits of precision agriculture. We also dive into how communing with cannabis was what got him interested in botany in the first place. There is so much to learn from this man on so many levels: Mind, Body & Spirit.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blair-carter-938659140/ Instagram: @alchemicalvision

Time Stamps

04:20 - Dr. Carter’s last 5 years in the industry with NorCal Cannabis Co

07:36 - Precision agriculture and agronomics

11:59 - Blair’s new hybrid of open field organic agriculture with hydroponics

16:24 - Slow Food movement for plants

18:00 - Benefits of healthy soils

19:03 - Maintaining healthy soil

20:25 - Advancing agricultural practices out to conventional farmers

22:17 - Human health at any level really starts with healthy soil

24:28 - Challenges and joys of scaling a massive, vertically integrated cannabis business

30:10 - The relationship between the cannabis plant and humanity

33:10 - Multiple intelligences and engaging with plant consciousness

38:52 - Blending data with the sensorial experience

42:26 - Blair’s gratitude for cannabis

Find out more at http://edgeofcannabismedicine.com

Ep.7 – Dosing & The Early Days of Cannabis Medicine with Dr. Jean Talleyrand

Wed, 13 May 2020 12:28:55 -0000

Episode Notes

Dr. Talleyrand takes us on a journey from the past to the future of cannabis medicine. He was in California recommending cannabis to patients since physicians were legally able to do so. He is also conducting some very progressive research into brain imaging and dosage to learn strain specific benefits. Amazing work from a wonderful man.

Check out Dr. Talleyrand's newest webinar Patient Access with Future Cannabis Project: https://www.facebook.com/events/880758625763757/

For more information on Dr. Talleyrand's projects:

Medical cannabis recommendations in California: https://www.medicann.com

Clinical Endocannabinoid System Consortium: https://www.thecesc.org

Holistic Wellness Services: https://www.motionhealth.org

Find Dr. Talleyrand on Social Media

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrTalleyrand

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jean.talleyrand.3 https://www.facebook.com/medicann/ https://www.facebook.com/thecescorg/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jean-talleyrand-9265796

Time Stamps

04:07 Time in Zimbabwe and why Dr. Talleyrand became a physician

08:45 What led his to alternative healing

10:39 His start in medical cannabis and the start of the movement in California

21:55 Cannabis and Irritable Bowl Syndrome

22:51 Endocannabinoid system and homeostasis

23:46 How does the ECS work?

25:09 Measuring an endocannabinoid tone?

25:34 Clinical Endocannabinoid System Consortium (CESC) creation and the need for research

26:39 CLARIFICATION The single government source of cannabis for research is grown at the University of Mississippi, not Tennessee as Dr. Talleyrand stated

28:24 What are antibodies?

30:48 Partnering with Dr. John Abrams for the CESC

32:44 The need for formulation development and plant variations batch to batch

33:53 The Dosing Project

37:13 Different cannabinoids and their treatment use

38:39 Cannabis being promising for cancer

40:39 What to think about hemp and CBD

46:25 CBG

48:21 Dr. Talleyrand’s manual for physicians

50:49 Where is cannabis medicine going?

53:34 Dr. Talleyrand’s 1 change he’d like to see

Find out more at http://edgeofcannabismedicine.com

Ep.6 – How to Flip the Script on Medical Cannabis with Len Giancola

Wed, 06 May 2020 13:05:23 -0000

Episode Notes

Len shares a ton of wisdom on what it takes to have a successful business, not only in medical cannabis, but any business big or small. He brings a ton of energy and excitement to this industry and is rolling out a full service product that has never been seen before and the industry desperately needs.

If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, beginning in May, you'll be able to use the MJ Medical platform to find a doctor, schedule an appointment, get your state ID card and have your medicine delivered right to your door...all in one place! I truly believe this is what's been missing from medical cannabis.

Check it out:

https://mj.com - For all of your medical cannabis services and content

https://thepot.com - If you're looking for the recreational side of things

Time Stamps

01:14 - Len’s background

02:58 - ThePot.com vs MJ.com

03:30 - Why the transition from a company stoner vibe to medical cannabis?

04:30 - What you can find on ThePot.com

05:35 - A lack of uniformity in the industry

06:33 - Difficulties in getting into the industry

07:46 - MJ.com rollout in California completing the circle of care

08:53 - Doctor education and ASCM

10:05 - Creating a HIPAA compliant electronic medical records (EMR) to help push industry knowledge forward

10:45 - Beta tests in the Bay Area, CA and moving into other states and metros

11:28 - “Flipping the script” on the industry

15:00 - CBD branding issues

16:12 - Mid-life retirement

18:54 - Cannabis is pandemic proof

20:13 - Delivery of medicine

21:58 - Bon Jovi “Ah ha” moment

24:09 - What Len’s learned about what you need for a successful business

26:28 - Why a California roll-out and the advantages of a remote company

28:38 - Len’s 1 thing he wants to see change in the industry

Find out more at http://edgeofcannabismedicine.com

Ep.5 – The Future of Cannabis Cultivation with Michael Williamson

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:23:58 -0000

Episode Notes

Michael shares his incredible wealth of experience in the cannabis industry. He's a brilliant innovator, pushing the limits of what's possible with cultivation.

Follow Michael and his companies on Instagram @Greenhaus_farmer | @Catalyst.BC | @Pipphorticulture

To learn more about Catalyst BC and their services visit https://catalyst-bc.com/home/

Time Stamps

06:51 - The birth of Kind Love

08:15 - Information at most dispensaries

10:27 - Lack of information with most edibles

13:02 - Benefits of having a cultivation consultant

14:28 - Benefits of having all your cultivation happening in one large place

15:20 - What are cultivars?

15:42 - Phenotype hunting and how to look for good genetics

17:08 - How to stand out in a saturated market

17:58 - Data driven decisions with cultivation

21:24 - Plant tissue culture

25:04 - Seeing tissue culture for the first time in the field

27:00 - Kaizen mentality

27:34 - Lean farming

29:12 - A cluttered space can create a cluttered mind - unproductive time and unnecessary interruptions

31:55 - 3 areas to improve upon in cultivation

34:06 - Improving work flow design

35:18 - The importance of drying and curing

37:30 - Exposure to all the latest technologies through consulting

38:38 - The evolution of legal help cultivation

41:07 - How we almost bred CBD out of existence

43:30 - You have to share your knowledge

44:04 - Heterosis and advanced genomic breeding

47:30 - The future of medical cannabis and DNA

48:24 - What is Catalyst BC?

49:29 - Developing a perfectly desirable strain or cultivar

50:40 - Doing more harm than good with cannabis grown illegally

52:40 - The 2 things Michael wants to see change in the industry

Find out more at http://edgeofcannabismedicine.com

Ep.4 – Cannabis & COVID-19: How To Maintain a Healthy Endocannabinoid System

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:52:37 -0000

Episode Notes

Dr. Block takes us through the ins and outs of the endocannabinoid system, how it relates to the novel coronavirus and how to keep it strong and healthy.

To learn more about Dr. Block's projects visit https://www.nurturingnature.com/

You can also find him on these social platforms:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/block-botanical-gardens/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NurturingNatureConsultingServices/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKUoBZAOk6XH0uqrDP6mF1Q

Time Stamps

3:05 - Public Health Trends - Smoking in CA

4:11 - Why Dr. Block put out the Covid memo

5:30 - Most people consume cannabis by smoking and that could be problematic at this time

6:55 - The early data from Europe and China

7:31 - Now is the time to talk about alternatives to smoking cannabinoids

8:38 - How the immune system works

9:12 - Parallels between the immune and endocannabinoid systems

10:05 - The endocannanaboid system (ECS) is much older than the cannabis plant

10:39 - The different cannabinoid receptors

12:37 - Oxygen delivery and endocannabinoids

13:48 - All bodily systems are subordinate to the ECS

14:46 - Best things to do right now for your ECS

15:20 - What smoke does to the lungs

17:45 - Other ways to intake cannabinoids

19:29 - What makes cannabinoids unique among botanicals

23:30 - Triage and what is happening in Europe

27:34 - Best advice…don’t get sick and consider changing your cannabis ingestion away from smoking

28:37 - Stopping smoking for the time being is a very good idea

29:40 - The possibilities of CBD

30:49 - CBD dosage and the placebo effect

31:53 - How to know you’re getting a good product

33:11 - Pain and what it is

35:01 - Evidence based data and anecdotal evidence

38:04 - Keeping the ECS healthy

41:34 - The ECS and selective memory

45:14 - Chemicals in our body that closely resemble cannabinoids

46:11 - We need to be in protective mode right now

47:08 - Plants have revealed our own bodily systems

49:01 - Botanicals and pain in history

49:33 - The future of CBD

51:43 - Terpenes

53:35 - Plants are highly sophisticated

59:27 - Drink plenty of water

Find out more at http://edgeofcannabismedicine.com

Ep.3 – How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Cannabis Medicine with Christina DiArcangelo

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:45:45 -0000

Episode Notes

In this episode, Christina DiArcangelo discusses the need for hard data and the difficulties in acquiring it. She also share’s the latest on her company's AI driven CannaBot and how it will educate patients and physicians alike.

Find out more at http://edgeofcannabismedicine.com

Ep.2 – Compassionate Cannabis Care with Dr. Bryan Doner

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:07:37 -0000

Episode Notes

Dr. Doner tackles the opioid epidemic, concussions, and a near future where cannabis medicine becomes synonymous with modern medicine even as recreational laws are passed.

Time Stamps

1:34 - The ah-ha moment

4:14 - Why Dr. Doner opened a clinic

11:30 - Endocannabinoid DNA testing

14:41 - Lack of training on the endocanabinoid system (ECS) in medical school

18:32 - What doctors can and can't say to their patients

19:53 - Patient education

22:48 - Traumatic brain injuries (TBI), concussions and CBD

29:28 - Cannabinoid based medicine

32:48 - The ensemble effect vs. isolated cannabinoids

36:00 - Ways of administration

39:34 - Opioids and cannabis

42:06 - How opiates work vs. cannabinoids

45:10 - THC vs all the other cannabinoids in the cannabis plants

49:55 - Cannabis medicine will be recognized as modern medicine

51:23 - Dr. Doner's one change he'd like to see in the industry

Find out more at http://edgeofcannabismedicine.com

Ep.1 – The Origin Story

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:53:15 -0000

Episode Notes

This is my very first episode. It is a brief story of my history with medical cannabis, why I've created this show and what type of guests you can expect in the future. Please enjoy!

Find out more at http://edgeofcannabismedicine.com