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The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Season 3, Episode 3: Neuroscientist Dr. Michele Ross and Cannabis Writer/Activist Gooey Rabinski.On today’s Episode we speak with Dr. Michele Ross, PhD, MBA. Dr. Ross is a neuroscientist and health coach who assists patients with a variety of illnesses to realize how cannabis might profoundly help them. We also continue our discussion with Gooey Rabinski (Curt Robbins), who is an activist, cannabis guru and writer who’s work on the topic of cannabis in America is ubiquitous.
2018-10-2332 minThe Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Season 3, Episode 2: Live Q&A at the Lafayette Library, Part 2 with Experts Sara Payan and Danielle SchumacherCannabis Corner Co-hosts Joshua Braff (Novelist) and Adam Titelbaum (Head Grower Just Cannabis Co) are joined by experts Sara Payan (Head of Education SF Apothecarium) and Danielle Schumacher (THC Staffing Group and right-hand-person to Dr. Frank Lucido of Berkeley) all answer questions from a live audience at the Lafayette Library in Lafayette, CA. Each tells their story of how they came to lifestyles that involve cannabis use. Questions from the audience cover, sleep, anxiety, specific illnesses, migraines, Crohn's, cancer, Kids, the changing laws and more.
2018-10-1635 minThe Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Season 3: Episode 1, Q&A with Live Audience, with guest experts Sara Payan and Danielle SchumacherCannabis Corner Co-hosts Joshua Braff, Head Grower Adam Titelbaum, Just Cannabis Co., Sara Payan, Head of Education SF Apothecarium and Danielle Schumacher, THC Staffing Group, right-hand person to Dr. Frank Lucido of Berkeley, all answer questions from a live audience at the Lafayette Library in Lafayette, CA. Each tells their story of how they came to lifestyles that involve cannabis. Questions from the audience cover: sleep, anxiety, specific illnesses, migraines, Chrone's, cancer, kids, laws and more.
2018-10-0638 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Season 2, Episode 10: Guests Gooey Rabinski; Plus Amanda Kloots!This week cannabis writer/activist Gooey Rabinski, and fitness expert Amanda Kloots join us.Gooey is a technical writer and does compliance work for cannabis businesses. He expresses his patient advocacy via books, articles and magazines like High Times, and now: podcasts. Gooey talks about life in the industry as the tide of legality rushes in. His message to anyone who truly believes in legalization is to educate yourself and those around you. Amanda Kloots is the first athlete on The Cannabis Corner Podcast. She tells us that she applies a cannabis cream to her feet, ankles, neck and legs...
2018-04-0337 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Season 2, Episode 9: Congressional Candidate Amy Vilela, Sara Payan & Danielle SchumacherCongressional candidate, Amy Vilela, from Nevada’s 4th District is interviewed, along with Sara Payan of the San Francisco Apothecarium, and Danielle Schumacher from the the office of Dr. Frank Lucido of Berkeley and the THC Staffing Group. Episode 9 of Season 2 is special as it’s rich with timely and crucial information that’s key to informing a mass audience to the truths of cannabis. Some of the aspects covered include: the dangers of the current health care system, the effects of cannabis as medicine on the elderly, those with disease in general, those with sick children, those who need altern...
2018-03-2744 minThe Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Season 2, Ep 8: Ellen Komp, Deputy Director of California NORML and FLA LawEllen Komp is the Deputy Director of California NORML, an organization of education and truth regarding cannabis legality. Ellen has 25 years in the industry and speaks of when Hemp was the focus to bridging an understanding the benefits of the herb. Ellen is terrific in describing the evolution of the road to the current gold rush. This is the slow burn of progress we’re living that began centuries ago, and had to chug through the 80’s and 90’s. There is now an immediacy of importance for getting certain patients the meds they deserve.
Caller John from Florida discusses how cannab...
2018-03-2029 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Season 2, Episode 7: Author Nishi Whitley-End of Life Cannabis Use and Lobbyist Shanita Penny on Civil Rights & ExpungementsWe speak further with Nishi Whitley, author of Chronic Relief, A Guide to Cannabis for the Terminally and Chronically Illl. Nishi also discusses Texas cannabis law. The importance of the industry being able to reach more people as statistics show amazing progress in assuaging pain, sleep, anxiety, cancer issues and the opioid crises. Nishi discusses how many people she’s helped with relief as she aided them at the end of their lives. Beautiful caregiving for those who are terminal and have relief as they battle their illnesses and pass away. The 2nd half of our discussion is with lobbyist an...
2018-03-1327 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Season 2, Episode 6: Chronic Relief with Nishi Whitley; Plus Shanita Penny, Cannabis Consultant and LobbyistWe talk with Nishi Whitley, author of Chronic Relief, A Guide to Cannabis for the Terminally and Chronically Ill. Nishi wrote this book to help the elderly find the best medications for their sicknesses. Nishii’s mother found amazing relief as she struggled with end-of-life cancer. Nausea and vomiting were controlled perfectly in the last 3 weeks of her life. In seeing how effective edibles could be with pain, appetite and all around contentment, Nishi went to work on laying out the specifics in book form for those looking to incorporate cannabis into their medical relief. In part two this week we...
2018-03-0625 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Season 2: Episode 5, Scientist Chris Emerson Shares Cannabis Facts; Plus New Cannabis Beverage: LaGrandeurOn our 25th episode we discuss the chemical aspects of cannabis with scientist Chris Emerson. Chris co-founded Level, a company that prides itself on understanding the molecular levels of cannabis for all ages of users. Chris talks of all non-smokable forms of ingestion, including vapes and sublingual sprays. We discuss dosing specifics and the notion of isolating certain terrines, or more simply put: generically aiming for individual ailments. Chris sees well beyond THC and CBD, as far as what the plant actually offers. We speak with Ruby LaGrandeur about her cannabis beverage, LaGrandeur, a cranberry flavored non-alcoholic “champagne” that allows non...
2018-02-2724 minThe Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Season 2, Ep 4: New Products with Level's Chief Scientist; More with Attorney Sunshine LenchoLevel Chief Scientist Chris Emerson teaches us all about the options of imbibing cannabis and how our individual Endocannabinoid systems affect our specific decisions. Chris speaks of his company, Level, which focuses on creating healthy and thoughtfully constructed cannabis products of all kinds. He also explains in detail how vaping can differ and how the market is currently pushing very high THC.”Level” is about the perfect level for the individual.
More with attorney Tsion Sunshine Lencho who educates us on the state of civil rights and the current law as they pertain to an America so ready to demystify cann...
2018-02-2025 minThe Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Season 2, Ep 3: Cannabis Law with Tsion Lencho; CBD + PetsOn this episode we talk to Tsion Lencho (known as Sunshine) an attorney out of SF who tells her story of being the daughter of immigrants that moved to DC in the 80’s. Before starting her own practice, Sunshine was employed at one of the nation's top law firms. Today Sunshine works with cannabis entrepreneurs to help them navigate the ever-changing regulatory environment. From business licensing to intellectual property services, Sunshine knows the law around cannabis. She is also the co-founder of Supernova for Women, a space for women of color in cannabis.
Next, we get an update from Dr. An...
2018-02-1331 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Season 2: Episode 2, New Cannabis Beverages; Plus LA AttorneysOn this episode of The Cannabis Corner, Ruby LaGrandeur discusses leaving the gaming industry and moving into the cannabis industry with a new beverage called: LaGrandeur. Like many women we’ve met around the show, Ruby left a traditional job to start her own cannabis business, utilizing a product that’s perfect for those who aren’t interested in smoking cannabis or drinking alcohol. LaGrandeur looks like champagne, contains small amounts of cannabis but no alcohol. Ruby explains how nice it is for those that don’t smoke to still share in the pow wow, “joint with friends” experience. Edibles and infused...
2018-02-0633 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Season 2: Episode 1, Senator Cory BookerSenator Cory Booker kicks off our second season, discussing his pushes of major legislation, including the Marijuana Justice Act, to end an era of injustice linked to damaging and archaic marijuana laws.New Jersey is arresting more people for cannabis than ever, according to the ACLU, and a disproportionate number are African Americans. The Senator discusses the imbalance of law as it pertains to poor people, people of color and patients seeking cannabis for relief from a slew of issues. Senator Booker says, "It’s a moral issue, it’s a racial justice issue, issue of equality and fairness for low...
2018-01-3030 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #20: CO Budtender Info; Plus An Incredible Success StoryOn Episode 20, the finale of Season 1, we have CO Budtenders Aaron and Haley discussing what it takes to be efficient, kind and constantly informed as to all what’s new in cannabis. Farmer Adam is the head grower for their dispensary, Kind Care of CO. He asks about the distinction between the recreational buyer and the medical buyer and whether they are seeking cannabis for similar reasons. Haley discusses how certain patients can benefit with sleep or pain with a single serving edible and others will only need a non-psycho active topical cream for relief. All agree: baby steps are be...
2017-10-3133 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #19: CO Budtenders Plus Part Two on Overeating EdiblesOn Episode 19 we talk with two highly rated Budtenders from Kind Care of Colorado, the dispensary where Farmer Adam is a head grower. The job of Budtender puts a person in a one on one discussion with tons of different patients with a slew of different medical issues. There is no degree but maybe there should be, being that there are so many facets to prescribing the best medicine for an individual. Haley says it’s way more labor intensive than people realize and it’s very important to be highly educated in every aspect of cannabis. Aaron studied horticulture and...
2017-10-2430 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #18: Overeating Edibles and The Pet Show, Part TwoOn Episode 18 of the Cannabis Corner we have Jody from Berkeley discussing a “panic attack” after eating too many cannabis brownies. She describes a very common side effect that people can easily face with overeating edibles. Jody thought she was going to die and called 911. She was always safe, medically, but got tangled up enough in her brain that she was horrified. More with Veterinarian Dr. Angie Krause who discusses her experience with cannabis as medicine for dogs and cats. Dr. Krause is a holistic practitioner and is very encouraged by the quick and lasting healing going on with pets who’...
2017-10-1728 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #17: The Pet Show, Plus: Most Common Ailments for Cannabis as MedicineOn Episode 17 of The Cannabis Corner we discuss the Pet Industry and how important cannabis as medicine has played into remedies for dogs and cats. Dr. Angie Krause from Boulder speaks of how legality made people much more curious about how they might help their pets feel better without heavy chemicals. There was a rush to understand cannabis from the medical point of view because there was so much demand from her clients. Dr. Angie says there were great results daily and that people were saying that the anxiety, arthritis and pain relief were minimized by doses of CBD. For...
2017-10-1032 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #16: The Entourage Effect & Cancer; Plus Testing Truths, Labels & TestsOn Episode 16 we speak with cancer survivor Karam Levi who discusses an upbringing of drug use and family tumult which led him to avoid all drugs including cannabis until he's diagnosed with a very rare mouth cancer. He is reluctant to take cannabis, makes him feel paranoid, although friends are saying ti will take the edge off. Very sick from chemo, in bed all day, he reluctantly smokes and in 15 minutes he feels his senses come to life and his energy boosted and his interests in film and food come to life. Karam’s mind was given a new window of...
2017-10-0332 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #15: AutoImmune Diseases & MigrainesOn Episode 15 we discuss Autoimmune diseases and how cannabis has been relieving a vast amount of symptoms related to illnesses such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Celiac Disease, Psoriasis, Type 1 Diabetes, Guillain-Barre Syndrome and Crohn’s Disease. Isaac Roth of Anresco Labs joins us to discuss how a diagnoses of Vitiligo led him to find relief in cannabis as medicine. A caller from Maryland asks about his mother’s Crohn’s Disease and how he might help her overcome her adherence to the stigma. More too with Mary and Phyllis on the topic of Migraines and nerve pain and the import...
2017-09-2633 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #14: The Migraine Show; Plus Lab Testing, Part TwoWelcome to the Migraine Show. This week we speak with Mary, a grandma from CO who has suffered from migraines for 50 years. After years of pharmaceutical use for her intense migraines pain, Mary received huge and quick relief from some cannabis-buttered toast! The occurrences of her migraines has dropped as well. Phyllis speaks of her chromic nerve pain and how a small chocolate edible was the key to fast and lasting relief. We also discuss the stigma of cannabis, and how even in Colorado, it is often a generational matter. We continue our discussion with Isaac Roth of Anresco Labs...
2017-09-1929 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #13: Lab Testing Truths & Part Two with Oaksterdam GradIn Episode #13, we talk with Isaac Roth, Head of Cannabis Marketing and Sales at Anresco Labs in San Francisco, CA. We talk about the upcoming recreational legality coming to California in 2018. Isaac discusses potential growing pains as testing and regulation may stagnate the flow of product initially. He believes it will eventually untangle into a healthy and lucrative system. The laboratory element to creating a product that is pure is crucial to all patients, and especially those with pulmonary illnesses. We then continue our discussion with Alex Soria, a graduate of the remarkable Oaksterdam University in Oakland, CA. Alex is...
2017-09-1228 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #12: Oaksterdam University Grad + VeteransIn Episode 12, Hosts Joshua Braff and Farmer Adam Titelbaum speak with Oaksterdam University graduate Alex Soria. Oaksterdam, in Oakland, CA, is an education designed for the booming cannabis industry, covering everything from business aspects to cooking, to growing, to writing appropriate letters to local legislation. Alex is working to further the progression of cannabis as medicine in PA, where he is originally from. The notion of “smokeless’ cannabis is one of the snags found in Pennsylvania’s efforts to conform. Also, we continue our discussion with Marine Ryan Miller who heads up a support group for veterans at the Apothecarium in SF...
2017-09-0526 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #11: Veterans Show & Cancer Remedies with Sara PayanOn Episode 11 we are joined by two marines to talk about Veterans' relief with cannabis, and we also reconvene with Sara Payan and Dr Patel about cancer.Marine Ryan Miller is the founder of Operation EVAC, Educating Veterans About Cannabis, and is a veterans' support group leader at the Apothecarium, a health-care driven dispensary that focuses on cannabis remedies from migraines to a slew of severe diseases. Ryan’s advocacy for veterans is dedicated to overall wellness for all soldiers and their ailments, including PTSD, depression, sleep issues, pain relief and migraines. Scottie, a Marine from Fort Collins CO, discusses ai...
2017-08-2935 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #10: Workplace Drug Testing & Cancer StudiesEpisode 10 brings back Sara Payan, the Director of Education at the Apothecarium in San Francisco, a health-care driven dispensary that focuses on cannabis remedies from migraines to a slew of severe diseases. Host Joshua Braff and Farmer Adam Titelbaum ask about drug testing in the workplace and how the stigma is lifting in Arkansas. Sara explains that most of her patients are first looking for non-euphoric remedies, emphasizing the usage of CBDs and CBGs. Also, Dr. Rachna Patel joins us again to discuss cancer and how cannabis classified still as a Schedule 1 drug impedes research with humans. We look at...
2017-08-2230 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #9: Cancer + Cannabis Education; Freedom GrowThis week we speak with Sara Payan, a stage three cancer survivor who utilized cannabis in important ways during her successful battle. Sara is now the vice chair of the San Francisco State Legalization Task Force and the Director of Education at the Apothecarium in San Francisco, a health-care driven dispensary that focuses on cannabis remedies from migraines to a slew of severe diseases. Sara’s knowledge and language and ability to educate is invaluable for a patient looking for help in states that don’t recognize cannabis as medicine. We also continue our discussion with Stephanie Landa and learn how...
2017-08-1530 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #8: Life Sentences for Cannabis; Plus Pro Tips for a Great GrowAfter five years of imprisonment for growing cannabis in California in 2002, Stephanie Landa joins us to discuss her charity Freedom Grow. Ms. Landa’s work assists prisoners of non-violent cannabis related crimes with pocket change for items like toothbrushes, shampoo and money for phone calls. We discuss the absurdity of a lifetime sentence for a cannabis crime in a zeitgeist so readily open to use it as medicine. Shouldn’t these cases be revisited? Couldn’t the non-violent lifer have a chance at redemption, perhaps through one of thousands of jobs in cannabis itself? How will this person ever find work w...
2017-08-0829 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #7: New Research; Cannabis Wellness with Garyn AngelOn this episode of The Cannabis Corner, Dr. Williams of Lansing, Michigan discusses his initial skepticism in regards to cannabis as medicine. He also suggests that quality research is the key to lifting the stigma from cannabis and its long association with harder drugs. Adam speaks of the hypocrisy of keeping cannabis a schedule 1 drug when it’s been shown to reduce seizures in children and adults alike. Why are we so dreadfully behind other countries in the acceptance of cannabis as medicine? Then, Magicalbutter.com Creator and Activist Garyn Angel talks to us about what it’s like to see...
2017-08-0126 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #6: The Future of CBD; Discussion on Long Term Cannabis UseOn this episode Dr. Lucido discusses long term use and responds to a caller who weighs in on using some form of cannabis daily for 40 years. Also discussed is the endless and remarkable list of ailments relieved by cannabis. Is it all true? And Tim Gordon, CEO of CBDRx, continues his discussion about his family business that has focused on cannabis as medicine since the mid 80’s. Tim speaks of the future of cannabis as both a supplement for wellness and the effects of the medicine on certain diseases. Farmer Adam discusses whether Dr. Lucido has seen specific strains work we...
2017-07-2521 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #5: Edible Evolution & Tools; Plus Sacramento's Chief of Cannabis PolicyOn this episode of The Cannabis Corner, Garyn Angel, the CEO of MagicalButter.com is interviewed. Garyn discusses how a friend with Crohn's disease inspired him to invent a machine that would administer the perfect dose of cannabis for edible use. The Magical Butter machine and other products from this line bring a "follow the bouncing ball" element to understanding cannabis as medicine and are selling extremely well around the world. Garyn speaks of the importance of a lifted stigma in all zip codes and how crucial it is to wellness that people approach medication and diet with both knowledge...
2017-07-1831 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #4: Migraines, Edible Dosage + Sacramento's Adoption of CannabisMore with our interview with Dr. Frank Lucido and how the very common migraine is one of the classic ailments remedied by cannabis use. Callers ask about “going too far” with edibles and whether cannabis can cause psychosis in some users. Joshua and Adam also interview Joe Devlin, Sacramento’s chief of cannabis policy and enforcement. Mr. Devlin explains how a major California city is going about fielding the enormous new wave of legal cannabis use. Also, why governmental policy and regulation is crucial for the future of the “growing" industry.
2017-07-1125 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #3: The Endocannabinoid SystemHost Joshua Braff and Farmer Adam Titelbaum are in discussion with Dr. Frank Lucido of Berkeley, CA. Amongst the topics, the yet to be researched links of cannabis and how it effects the endocanibanoid system of the brain and the relationship to Alzheimer's, Autism and various disorders including Dementia. President of CBDRx, Tim Gordon is also interviewed. Tim speaks of the positive facets behind CBD as medicine and how this non-psycho active part of the cannabis plant is assisting people of all ages, both. medically and holistically.
2017-07-0422 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #1: THC/CBD Plus Best Strains For YouIn our debut episode of The Cannabis Corner, we explain the difference between THC and CBD. Our guest is Dr. Rachna Patel, D.O. Dr. Patel, a medical marijuana physician, has insights to share about the labels of sativa and indica. Adam and Rachna also explain how to evaluate which strains will work best for you as you delve into this medicine. Actor/director Zach Braff is interviewed and today’s caller asks about teens and cannabis.
2017-05-0544 min
The Cannabis CornerThe Cannabis Corner Ep #2: Eating vs. Vaping; Plus Cannabis as Sleep AidIn the second episode of The Cannabis Corner we explain the effects of smoking, vaping and eating cannabis in all its forms. With us is Dr. Rachna Patel D.O., a physician of medical marijuana and encyclopedia on the subject. Adam and Dr. Patel will discuss how these choices of ingestion differ for various ailments. Today's caller asks about sleep deprivation and which strain is best for this common problem. Joshua and Adam also interview an innovator in organic cannabis farming whose title is: living soil cannabis cultivator.
2017-05-0530 min