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Psychedelic SourceEp1 Lola Ohonba - Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Medicine: A Pharmacist's Guide to Ethical Psychedelic BusinessIn this illuminating episode of Psychedelic Source, Dr. Sandra Dreisbach sits down with Dr. Lola Ohonba, a clinical pharmacist and indigenous medicine practitioner who brings 21+ years of experience bridging Western and traditional healing practices.
Born into the Yoruba tradition of Nigeria, Dr. Lola shares her remarkable path from learning plant medicine as a child to becoming a respected voice in both cannabis and psychedelic therapy. Her unique perspective combines rigorous pharmaceutical training with deep reverence for ancestral wisdom.
The conversation explores crucial topics including:
- Making sacred...2025-01-0756 min
Ibogaine UncoveredDr. Lola Ohonba: A Yoruba Herbalist Talks IbogaineDr. Lola Ohonba is a clinical pharmacist, plant medicine pharmacology expert, counselor, professor, and lifelong herbalist. She is also the founder and CEO of WCI Health, where she consults with people who are seeking guidance in using cannabis, psychedelics, and other plant medicines as a part of their health and wellness journey. Dr. O is public speaker, the best-selling author of A Pharmacist’s Guide to Cannabis: Perspectives of a Non-Conformist Clinician and the host of the podcast, Let’s Talk Plant Medicine: Cannabis, Psychedelics and Pharmaceutics.
What We Discuss
What makes Dr. O a “non-con...2024-11-131h 04
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#61 How Cannabis Can Be Effective for Cancer Pain"Dr. Worcester On The Role Of Big Pharma In Cannabis Research & Education For Cancer Pain Management"Summary/AbstractDr. Brooke Worster is the Chief Medical Advisor at Ethios and a cancer pain specialist. She is also a cannabis researcher at Thomas Jefferson University in Pennsylvania. On the show, she discussed her background in pain management and how she got interested in cannabis research. She explained how cannabis is often recommended to her patients, either by their family members, caregivers, or friends. However, the medical community doesn't pay much attention to the positive side of cannabis...2023-02-0133 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#60 How Lumenate Is the App "Tat Makes You Trip"Lumenate is a pioneering app that uses sound and light to change brain rhythms in ways similar to psychedelics and highly experienced meditators, and brain imaging researchers at Imperial College London and as well as researchers in Berlin. Our guests have talked about what psychedelic experiences and Lumenate appear to have in common. They talked about Increased brain signal complexity, reduced activity in the default mode network, increased functional connectivity between different brain regions, and reductions in peak alpha brainwaves. They have ongoing trials underway in London which "aims to uncover neural mechanisms of visual ima...2023-01-1934 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#59 Transitional Cannabis Research and Clinical TrialsDr. Cornblatt is a Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Graduate with a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences and a postdoctoral fellowship from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Environmental Health Sciences Division of Toxicology.Dr. Cornblatt has served as Director of Consumer Clinical Research and Science and as Medical Director at Nutramax Laboratories Consumer Care, Inc. In this role, Dr. Cornblatt developed novel nutraceutical formulations, designed both in vitro and clinical studies in support of products, and summarized both supporting laboratory and clinical research for healthcare workers and consumers. His m...2023-01-0430 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#58 Psychedelic Treatment over Traditional Therapeutics?Silo Pharma merges traditional therapeutics with psychedelic research to develop innovative solutions that address a variety of underserved conditions including Alzheimer’s, Fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), as well as stress-induced psychiatric disorders (i.e. PTSD) and other debilitating chronic conditions. We talk about the research and the conditions you choose to study in conjunction with psychedelic treatment. Silo has partnered with several leading academic institutions (the University of California, San Francisco, Columbia University, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore) to facilitate a streamlined regulatory pathway for drug approval. The company has developed a pip...2022-12-2835 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#57 Psychedelic Integration, Mastering Change and The Shadow TribeSteven Twohig has been studying an abundance of practices extensively, including mindfulness, business optimization, shadow work and facilitation, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), hypnotherapy, and leadership dynamics. He recently has been researching psychedelic integration, which is defined as a process in which the patient integrates the insights of their experience into their life, and PHRI is a method of supporting that in the clinical consultation room.On Steven's website for Mastering Change, he wrote: “miscoding deep in the human mind. This coding is the root cause of all suffering in the world. By doing your shadow work, you are doi...2022-12-2132 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#56 Legitimizing Cannabis Therapy as Safer than Opioids and Anti-psychoticsBlake Pearson has been internationally recognized for his work in cannabis medicine and efforts to legitimize cannabinoid therapy as a safer alternative to opioids and anti-psychotic drugs. He has helped improve your patients’ symptoms with cannabinoid medicine and has been able to reduce the anti-psychotics. Dr. Blake recently announced the start of a new research study into the impact of cannabinoid therapy on local residents with dementia. He has partnered with Lambton College and Steeves & Rozema Nursing Homes for a three-year, $360,000 research grant from the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). We dis...2022-12-0728 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#55 Joel Stanley on Charlotte Figi's Legacy 10 Years LaterThe Stanley brothers celebrate the ten-year anniversary of providing their high-CBD and low-THC full-spectrum hemp formula to Charlotte Figi after her pediatrician supplied written permission. We talk about how Joel reflects on the help you were able to give Charlotte and how the industry as a whole has grown in the last decade. On April 7th 2020, after the unfortunate passing of Charlotte Figi, the Governor of California officially declared April 7th to be 'Charlotte Figi Day' in Colorado. Joel honors that day with the Charlotte Figi Family Grant Program to help health-seeking families with qualified needs. We d...2022-11-3029 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#54 Can Functional Mushrooms BioHack Your Cognitive WellnessJoseph and his brother Chris are experts on both functional and psychedelic mushrooms and their health benefits, as well as biohacking and cognitive wellness. They've witnessed first-hand the effects that mushrooms had while they used them to treat their father, and using mushrooms yourselves. With that, we talk about Joseph and Chris's grandfather who had succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease and their father suffered from the same fate. Then they discovered they were next after genetic tests showed they had the strongest risk factor gene for Alzheimer's (ApoE4). So we talk about some of the work they have done to...2022-11-2327 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#53 Creating Breakthrough Advances in Diseases of Unmet Medical NeedDr. Salzman is a physician, scientist, inventor, and biomedical entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in biomedical drug discovery and development. He has authored 175 peer-reviewed scientific publications and holds 60 patents in the fields of medicine, pharmacology, organic chemistry, and medical devices. Dr. Salzman has received continuous National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding since 1993, authoring 75 federal grants and receiving $160 million in federal grant and contract funding. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Harvard Medical School after completing undergraduate training at Yale College. Dr. Salzman completed his pediatric internship and residency at Columbia University, and post-doctoral f...2022-11-1628 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#52 Full-blown Mystical Experiences From The God Molecule 5-MeO-DMTToday on Let's Talk Plant Medicine With Dr. O we talk with the President of F.I.V.E., Victoria Wueschner. Victoria's team recently launched F.I.V.E. this summer as the first educational platform designed to help individuals make informed decisions when choosing to work with 5-MeO-DMT. Kaivalya Kollectiv, the parent company of F.I.V.E has been offering professionally guided experiences with synthetic 5-MeO-DMT. 5-MeO-DMT is called The God Molecule because it facilitates full-blown mystical experiences, including an alleged communion with some higher-order, divine consciousness. It is the most powerful psychedelic on the planet.2022-11-0928 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#51 Former Johns Hopkins Researcher Turned Psychedelic Therapist for Crisis InterventionLet's Talk Plant Medicine With Dr. O featuring Dr. Sam Zand, Co-founder & CMO of Better U, co-founder of the Better U Foundation & Founder of the Anywhere Clinic. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine reported earlier this year that Psilocybin Treatment for Major Depression has been studied to be effective for Up to a Year for Most Patients. They said, “Our findings add to evidence that, under carefully controlled conditions, this is a promising therapeutic approach that can lead to significant and durable improvements in depression,”. Previous studies by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers showed that psychedelic treatment with p...2022-11-0230 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#50 Is Ibogaine The Answer for Opioid Addiction?Thomas Kingsley Brown, Ph.D. started his research on ibogaine treatment in November of 2009 when he conducted interviews with patients at Pangea Biomedics (then in Playas de Tijuana, Mexico) and collected data for the purpose of studying changes in Quality of Life for those patients. Hearing about the transformative experiences of these people convinced him that ibogaine’s therapeutic value merited further study. Thomas recently published a comprehensive clinical summary of ibogaine use and treatments for the benefit of researchers and medical practitioners. He said “Ibogaine is the only treatment for opioid use disorder that consistently and signi...2022-10-2629 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#49 Pachamama Sanctuary Offers Ayahuasca Ceremonies in ParadiseAyahuasca has been seen as an alternative to healing emotional wounds outside of traditional medicines and therapy. People have seen improvements in their depression, and anxiety increased self-awareness, or boosted creativity. Derek has had his own battle with addiction. He did his own inner work to heal much of his trauma. That spiritual healing made Derek decide to start the Pachamama Sanctuary.Derek recently told Authority Magazine that he is working on moving into a new forever home for the sanctuary in New Hampshire, working with a group of investors and supporters from inside the community. We...2022-10-1928 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#48 VR Technology and Psychedelic-assisted PsychotherapyVR Technology and Psychedelic-assisted Psychotherapy Come Together today on Let's Talk Plant Medicine with Dr. O today on Cannabis Radio. Enosis Therapeutics Pty Ltd. is a psychedelic start-up founded by Agnieszka D. Sekula, a psychedelic researcher at Swinburne University, and Dr. Prashanth Puspanathan, a Melbourne-based medical doctor and long-time psychedelic advocate. Enosis was formed to advance experiential design in psychedelic-based treatment by leveraging virtual reality's unique, state-altering properties. Enosis sits at the intersection of research and industry, providing carefully designed virtual reality scenarios and clinical protocols that employ them at specific points of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to improve the quality...2022-10-1232 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#47 Cashing in On Psychedelics with Commodity Trader Anne RossignolAnne worked as an independent proprietary trader, trading in CME, and NYSE futures exchanges daily. Achieve monthly profits based on trading several technical & fundamental analysis strategies. Specialized in WTI trades, Nat Gas and Metals. As a Commodity trader, Anne is skilled in Market Analysis and Strategy. Strong finance professional with a Master's degree focused in Business, Management from Lincoln International Business School - Paris. A firm believer that psychedelic medicine is the answer to most Mental Health disorders. Investor in this emerging sector.2022-09-2832 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#46 Getting Schooled on Psychedelics and Microdosing with Dana HarveyToday we talk about psychedelics and Microdosing Educator and Guide Dana Harvey, Founder of the Flourish Academy. Dana is a corporate communications professional with 25+ years of global experience using strategic internal and external communications to launch products, build brands, develop teams, educate markets, and grow revenues.She has built her own businesses, grown small organizations from the ground up to global award-winning corporations, driven successful leadership campaigns, and led communications for big-name players including IBM and Motorola.With a passion for emerging technologies, Dana got the message across for...2022-09-2128 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#45 How to Access Psychedelic States Through Sexual PleasureHow to Access Psychedelic States Through Sexual Pleasure with Dr. Jenny Martin today on Let's Talk Plant Medicine with Dr. O only on Cannabis Radio. Dr. Jenny Martin is a Psychologist and Sexuality Educator, and a pioneer in consciousness studies. She has been guiding people to explore the potential of accessing psychedelic states naturally (totally sober) through sexual pleasure for over a decade. Her online personalized programs are designed based on evidence-based practices. Students learn to access transcendent states of consciousness at will. Dr. Jenny's work draws on sacred wisdom from ancient traditions and grounds these teachings with scientific res...2022-09-1428 min
Cannabis Talk 101Dr Lola Ohonba, Pharm.D. AKA Dr. O.Dr Lola Ohonba, Pharm.D. (AKA Dr. O) Speaker; Dir. of Clin Sci & Therapeutics (EntheoTech); Cann-Psyched Consultant (WCI Health); Adjunt Prof. Med Canna Sci (JPU); Clinical Pharmacist, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist; Author; Podcaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-05-1241 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#44 Africa and Cannabis: Bear or Bull Market?According to New Frontier Data, over 59 million people consumed cannabis in the African continent in 2020, with over $33 billion spent. Nigeria is among the top 10 consumers of the plant even with its illegal status. To help us understand the cannabis market in Africa is Malobi Ogbechie. Malobi is the founder of the Panafrican Hemp Association & the director of Ogbechie Group-owned Company operating in Nigeria with a focus on energy, alternative botanical & technology sectors. Dr. O and Malobi dived deep into all things cannabis & technology in Africa with a focus on the Nigerian market....2022-03-1245 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#44 Africa and Cannabis: Bear or Bull Market?According to New Frontier Data, over 59 million people consumed cannabis in the African continent in 2020, with over $33 billion spent. Nigeria is among the top 10 consumers of the plant even with its illegal status. To help us understand the cannabis market in Africa is Malobi Ogbechie. Malobi is the founder of the Panafrican Hemp Association & the director of Ogbechie Group-owned Company operating in Nigeria with a focus on energy, alternative botanical & technology sectors. Dr. O and Malobi dived deep into all things cannabis & technology in Africa with a focus on the Nigerian market.This conversation is a must-listen. Connect with Malobi he...2022-03-1245 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#43 Let’s Talk Cannabis Regulation, Cactus & Desert ToadIt’s not new that cannabis is and has always been linked to societal growth. Arizona was known to have some of the harshest marijuana laws, with the 5th highest incarceration rate predominantly targeted towards the black indigenous people of color (BIPOC).To help us figure out what’s going on in the desert as it relates to all things cannabis, is the executive director of the Arizona Dispensary Association, Samuel Richard. Samuel is a political lobbyist that is using his expertise to help Arizonians navigate the cannabis space. Dr. O and Samuel dived deep into...2022-02-2650 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#43 Let’s Talk Cannabis Regulation, Cactus & Desert ToadIt’s not new that cannabis is and has always been linked to societal growth. Arizona was known to have some of the harshest marijuana laws, with the 5th highest incarceration rate predominantly targeted towards the black indigenous people of color (BIPOC).To help us figure out what’s going on in the desert as it relates to all things cannabis, is the executive director of the Arizona Dispensary Association, Samuel Richard. Samuel is a political lobbyist that is using his expertise to help Arizonians navigate the cannabis space. Dr. O and Samuel dived deep into all things activism, cannabis- psych...2022-02-2650 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#42 Let’ Talk Cannabis Data Management with Otha Smith IIISome of the damage caused by the “War on Drugs” of the Nixon Era is the discriminatory incarceration of the Black Indigenous people of color (BIPOC) & the inability to carry out research. As a result of inadequate research especially on the federal level, cannabis users have had to rely on what I called “throwing spaghetti on the wall” in order to figure out what Cultivars, or shall I say Chemovars works for various ailment. Our guest today Otha Smith III is no stranger to the above scenario. Otha is the CEO of Tetragram, a Mobile App platform that is d...2022-02-0941 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#42 Let’ Talk Cannabis Data Management with Otha Smith IIISome of the damage caused by the “War on Drugs” of the Nixon Era is the discriminatory incarceration of the Black Indigenous people of color (BIPOC) & the inability to carry out research. As a result of inadequate research especially on the federal level, cannabis users have had to rely on what I called “throwing spaghetti on the wall” in order to figure out what Cultivars, or shall I say Chemovars works for various ailment. Our guest today Otha Smith III is no stranger to the above scenario. Otha is the CEO of Tetragram, a Mobile App platform that is designed to help p...2022-02-0941 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#41 Hormonal Imbalance? Say “Hello Again” with CannabisTo say menopause is gruesome is an understatement. Data shows over 75 million women going thru different stages, with at least 6000 more getting closer in America. 75% of women are not treated for symptoms which include depression. 80% of OB-GYN stated that they’re not prepared to discuss the topic. So, who is? Should females continue to “hush” and “suffer in silent”? Today’s guest, the ladies of Hello Again Carrie Mapes and Patty Pappas says “No more suffering in silent"Carrie and Patty after experiencing relief from their menopausal symptoms with cannabis; co-founded “Hello Again”. Hello Again is a cannabis-based pro...2022-02-0247 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#41 Hormonal Imbalance? Say “Hello Again” with CannabisTo say menopause is gruesome is an understatement. Data shows over 75 million women going thru different stages, with at least 6000 more getting closer in America. 75% of women are not treated for symptoms which include depression. 80% of OB-GYN stated that they’re not prepared to discuss the topic. So, who is? Should females continue to “hush” and “suffer in silent”? Today’s guest, the ladies of Hello Again Carrie Mapes and Patty Pappas says “No more suffering in silent"Carrie and Patty after experiencing relief from their menopausal symptoms with cannabis; co-founded “Hello Again”. Hello Again is a cannabis-based product created to help relieve sy...2022-02-0247 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#40 Let’s Talk Cannabis & Nursing with Eloise TheisenNurses are “Super Heroes” that go above and beyond the call of duties to save lives daily, especially in this era of “Covid 19” aka “Omicron.”What if these nurses feel like there’s more that can be done to help patients? Today, on Let’s Talk Plant Medicine, we have the CEO of Radicle health and former president of the American Cannabis Nurse Association, Eloise Theisen talk to Dr. O about how their organization is using cannabis education as tools to further help patients.Dr. O and Eloise dived deep into all things cannabis education; including clinic...2022-01-2643 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#40 Let’s Talk Cannabis & Nursing with Eloise TheisenNurses are “Super Heroes” that go above and beyond the call of duties to save lives daily, especially in this era of “Covid 19” aka “Omicron.”What if these nurses feel like there’s more that can be done to help patients? Today, on Let’s Talk Plant Medicine, we have the CEO of Radicle health and former president of the American Cannabis Nurse Association, Eloise Theisen talk to Dr. O about how their organization is using cannabis education as tools to further help patients.Dr. O and Eloise dived deep into all things cannabis education; including clinicians training and why it’s essential a...2022-01-2643 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#39 Cannabis "Heroes" Doing Wonders for PatientsMost people agree that nurses are “Super Heroes.” Adding a value-led motivational purpose approach to patients’ care is what I called taking heroism to a new height. This is what our guest today; Elisabeth Mack did when she left her corporate career to start a value-led company to help patients understand the endocannabinoid system and find true healing.Elisabeth Mack is the CEO of Holistic Caring; a company created to bridge the gaps between conventional and cannabis therapeutics through professional education and patient care services.In partnership with The Green Nurse; Elisabeth, nurse Sherri Tutkus “The Goddess”; their team of exceptiona...2022-01-1249 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#39 Cannabis "Heroes" Doing Wonders for PatientsMost people agree that nurses are “Super Heroes.” Adding a value-led motivational purpose approach to patients’ care is what I called taking heroism to a new height. This is what our guest today; Elisabeth Mack did when she left her corporate career to start a value-led company to help patients understand the endocannabinoid system and find true healing.Elisabeth Mack is the CEO of Holistic Caring; a company created to bridge the gaps between conventional and cannabis therapeutics through professional education and patient care services.In partnership with The Green Nurse; Elisabeth, nurse Sherri Tutkus “The Godd...2022-01-1249 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#38 Role of Cannabis in Ape Behavioral TherapyWhat's Ape behavioral studies and Gorilla got with cannabis?To help answer the above questions is today’s guest; cannabis coach Candice Rohrer. Candice is a psychology-trained professional that got into cannabis during her father’s battle with cancer. After her father lost his battle with cancer, Candice decided to use the knowledge she acquired as his caregiver and her background in Ape Behavior Research to help people and animals living with post-traumatic stress disorders navigate their journey.Dr. O and Candice dived deep into all things cannabis and how behavioral therapy can be an added tool in clinicians’ toolbox to hel...2021-12-0138 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#38 Role of Cannabis in Ape Behavioral TherapyWhat's Ape behavioral studies and Gorilla got with cannabis?To help answer the above questions is today’s guest; cannabis coach Candice Rohrer. Candice is a psychology-trained professional that got into cannabis during her father’s battle with cancer. After her father lost his battle with cancer, Candice decided to use the knowledge she acquired as his caregiver and her background in Ape Behavior Research to help people and animals living with post-traumatic stress disorders navigate their journey.Dr. O and Candice dived deep into all things cannabis and how behavioral therapy can be an adde...2021-12-0138 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#37 Cannabis, Epigenetics & BeyondPlant medicine is nothing new to mankind. How do environmental factors affect human’s response to plant medicine like cannabis? To help answer the above questions is today’s guest; Arleen Crider, chair of the diversity-inclusion of the American Cannabis Nurse Association (ACNA). Arleen aka #1 dope nurse, is a Licensed practical nurse for over 15 years. She is a curriculum developer, makeup artist & creator of Indotherapies.Dr. O and Arleen dived deep into all things plant medicine; including divine guidance, Dr. Sebi’s work, fighting impostor syndrome among others. This conversation is a must-listen. Connect with Arleen here:www.calendly.com/indother...2021-11-241h 15LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#37 Cannabis, Epigenetics & BeyondPlant medicine is nothing new to mankind. How do environmental factors affect human’s response to plant medicine like cannabis? To help answer the above questions is today’s guest; Arleen Crider, chair of the diversity-inclusion of the American Cannabis Nurse Association (ACNA). Arleen aka #1 dope nurse, is a Licensed practical nurse for over 15 years. She is a curriculum developer, makeup artist & creator of Indotherapies.Dr. O and Arleen dived deep into all things plant medicine; including divine guidance, Dr. Sebi’s work, fighting impostor syndrome among others. This conversation is a must-listen. Connect...2021-11-241h 15LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#36 Ethics in Psychedelics with Dr. Sandra DreisbachPsychedelic therapy is not without its controversy. Issues of abusive practices are valid concerns. On today's show; bioethicist Dr. Sandra Dreisbach walks us thru the best practices in the space.Dr. Sandra is an ethics advisor, facilitator, and a Reiki master; active in integration, education, and advocacy. She is also a professor of Bioethics at the University of California, Sant Cruz.Dr. O and Dr. Sandra dived deep into all things ethics, especially as it relates to the indigenous people and the minority communities.This conversation is a must-listen. Connect with Dr. Sandra...2021-11-101h 02LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#36 Ethics in Psychedelics with Dr. Sandra DreisbachPsychedelic therapy is not without its controversy. Issues of abusive practices are valid concerns. On today's show; bioethicist Dr. Sandra Dreisbach walks us thru the best practices in the space.Dr. Sandra is an ethics advisor, facilitator, and a Reiki master; active in integration, education, and advocacy. She is also a professor of Bioethics at the University of California, Sant Cruz.Dr. O and Dr. Sandra dived deep into all things ethics, especially as it relates to the indigenous people and the minority communities.This conversation is a must-listen. Connect with Dr. Sandra here:https://www.instagram.com/drsandradreisbach/ Sign u...2021-11-101h 02LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#35 How to Advertise-Market Cannabis & Psychedelic MedicinesFor most plant medicine-based businesses, having their products and services in front of ideal clients is not a “walk at the park”. This week, we spoke with Gina Vensel and Elizabeth Sheldon of Plant Media Project (PMP) on how to solve these problems.Gina is a media professional, CEO of Easy Street Promotions; LiveMusicPGH; and a TEDx director from Pittsburgh.Elizabeth is a DC insider with history in Capitol Hill. She is the former publisher of The New Republic and Washington Technology magazines. Elizabeth is also an advocate for plant medicine.Dr. O, Gina...2021-11-0358 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#35 How to Advertise-Market Cannabis & Psychedelic MedicinesFor most plant medicine-based businesses, having their products and services in front of ideal clients is not a “walk at the park”. This week, we spoke with Gina Vensel and Elizabeth Sheldon of Plant Media Project (PMP) on how to solve these problems.Gina is a media professional, CEO of Easy Street Promotions; LiveMusicPGH; and a TEDx director from Pittsburgh.Elizabeth is a DC insider with history in Capitol Hill. She is the former publisher of The New Republic and Washington Technology magazines. Elizabeth is also an advocate for plant medicine.Dr. O, Gina, and Elizabeth dived deep into issues faci...2021-11-0358 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#34 Plant Medicine Talk with Jamaican Herbalist Oskii ChevanierPlant medicine is nothing new to mankind. Indigenous people learned how to use herbs way back. Are these plants in danger of extinction as a result of increased usage? What happens to people that rely on them for food and religion?To help answer the above questions is today’s guest; a 4th generation Jamaican herbalist, Oskii Chevanier. He is a plant-based nutritionist with a foundation rooted in the techniques passed down by his grandfather who passed at 103 years in 2010.Dr. O and Oskii dived deep into all things plant medicine; including cannabis landrace and the...2021-10-271h 00LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#34 Plant Medicine Talk with Jamaican Herbalist Oskii ChevanierPlant medicine is nothing new to mankind. Indigenous people learned how to use herbs way back. Are these plants in danger of extinction as a result of increased usage? What happens to people that rely on them for food and religion?To help answer the above questions is today’s guest; a 4th generation Jamaican herbalist, Oskii Chevanier. He is a plant-based nutritionist with a foundation rooted in the techniques passed down by his grandfather who passed at 103 years in 2010.Dr. O and Oskii dived deep into all things plant medicine; including cannabis landrace and the danger it poses for the...2021-10-271h 00LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#33 Let’s Talk Cannabis in Retail Market with Adam WickThe retail market is been shown to be indispensable in the world today. The importance of the retail market, especially when it comes to cannabis was revealed during the peak of the pandemic. This week; Adam Wick, a frontline cannabis retailer gave his perspectives on the challenges of working in a highly regulated market and how he’s been able to use creativity to meet the needs of clients. Adam is the founder and CEO of Healthy Hemp Outlet, a retail health and wellness company with one of its stores located in downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Per Ada...2021-10-1359 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#33 Let’s Talk Cannabis in Retail Market with Adam WickThe retail market is been shown to be indispensable in the world today. The importance of the retail market, especially when it comes to cannabis was revealed during the peak of the pandemic. This week; Adam Wick, a frontline cannabis retailer gave his perspectives on the challenges of working in a highly regulated market and how he’s been able to use creativity to meet the needs of clients. Adam is the founder and CEO of Healthy Hemp Outlet, a retail health and wellness company with one of its stores located in downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Per Adam, retailers are the...2021-10-1359 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#32 Psychedelic Talk with Alchemist Ankhara AkeruThe “Green and the Psychedelic Renaissance” is here at last to stay. To deny its inevitability can be likened to denying one’s next breath of fresh air. Studies show that depression is the #1 mental illness and the most debilitating worldwide. Psilocybin (aka Magic Mushroom) has been shown to be effective in the management of treatment-resistant depression. Our guest today, Ankh Ankhara Akeru is a psilocybin specialist with a focus on the indigenous practices and the mysticism surrounding psychedelic plants.Ankhara is the founder of Psilocypher Session on the clubhouse. He is a meta-physician, world Bridger, psychedelic, and in...2021-10-0656 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#32 Psychedelic Talk with Alchemist Ankhara AkeruThe “Green and the Psychedelic Renaissance” is here at last to stay. To deny its inevitability can be likened to denying one’s next breath of fresh air. Studies show that depression is the #1 mental illness and the most debilitating worldwide. Psilocybin (aka Magic Mushroom) has been shown to be effective in the management of treatment-resistant depression. Our guest today, Ankh Ankhara Akeru is a psilocybin specialist with a focus on the indigenous practices and the mysticism surrounding psychedelic plants.Ankhara is the founder of Psilocypher Session on the clubhouse. He is a meta-physician, world Bridger, psychedelic, and integration techniques educat...2021-10-0656 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#31 American Hero Talks: Veterans, BIPOC & Cannabis for WellnessThe injustices experienced daily in the Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) communities in the United States is nothing new. These injustices are even more heartbreaking if you happen to be a minority veteran. Our guest today, Staff Sargent, Sabrina “Charli” Smith is no stranger to both scenarios.Charli is the founder/CEO of Krown Level Enterprises, DBA Genie’ Healing Elements with a focus on helping working families explore holistic wellness using plant medicine like cannabis. She is a decorated combat veteran in the United States Air Force, using her platform and events to advocate on issues affectin...2021-09-291h 01LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#31 American Hero Talks: Veterans, BIPOC & Cannabis for WellnessThe injustices experienced daily in the Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) communities in the United States is nothing new. These injustices are even more heartbreaking if you happen to be a minority veteran. Our guest today, Staff Sargent, Sabrina “Charli” Smith is no stranger to both scenarios.Charli is the founder/CEO of Krown Level Enterprises, DBA Genie’ Healing Elements with a focus on helping working families explore holistic wellness using plant medicine like cannabis. She is a decorated combat veteran in the United States Air Force, using her platform and events to advocate on issues affecting the veterans and the...2021-09-291h 01LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#30 How to Cook with Cannabis 101Cooking with plants can be challenging. In order to break up their starchy walls into digestible forms, some plants require high temperatures, while some don't. Our guest today, Necole Hines has perfected the acts of cooking, not just with any plants, but the "king of plants" itself.Necole is a Canadian cannabis chef, educator, and advocate who loves to add cannabis to her life. She’s the founder of “Faded Living”, an educational and event company that set out to break down the stigma surrounding cannabis with her 420 friendly events. Necole is also a member of “Louder Together...2021-09-2247 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#30 How to Cook with Cannabis 101Cooking with plants can be challenging. In order to break up their starchy walls into digestible forms, some plants require high temperatures, while some don't. Our guest today, Necole Hines has perfected the acts of cooking, not just with any plants, but the "king of plants" itself.Necole is a Canadian cannabis chef, educator, and advocate who loves to add cannabis to her life. She’s the founder of “Faded Living”, an educational and event company that set out to break down the stigma surrounding cannabis with her 420 friendly events. Necole is also a member of “Louder Together Cannabis Advocacy Society...2021-09-2247 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#29 Mushroom Talk with "The King of SHROOMS"The whole world is in the psychedelic renaissance. Psilocybin is one of the plants that come to mind when psychedelics are mentioned. But, thousands of other non-hallucinogenic mushrooms such as Reishi, Cordyceps, Lion’s Mane, and Chaga have been in existence for over 4,000 years and are used as medicines especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Our guest today, Jeff Chilton, has been working with these fungi before it became the “New Woke.”Jeff is an ethno-mycologist that has been working with Shrooms since the late 60s. He’s traveled all over the world, including Asia, teaching and learning...2021-09-1855 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#29 Mushroom Talk with "The King of SHROOMS"The whole world is in the psychedelic renaissance. Psilocybin is one of the plants that come to mind when psychedelics are mentioned. But, thousands of other non-hallucinogenic mushrooms such as Reishi, Cordyceps, Lion’s Mane, and Chaga have been in existence for over 4,000 years and are used as medicines especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Our guest today, Jeff Chilton, has been working with these fungi before it became the “New Woke.”Jeff is an ethno-mycologist that has been working with Shrooms since the late 60s. He’s traveled all over the world, including Asia, teaching and learning the best techniqu...2021-09-1855 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#28 Psychedelic Plants: Magical Healers or Unknown Science?Not many people can say that they’ve experienced grid living, tending to nature, learning about its beauty, especially the healing that can come from fellowshipping with it. Our guest today is one of those very few. Patrick Ironwood is the creator of “Nature of Reaction”, a futuristic anthropology museum showcasing what some of the objects found underwater would look like in years to come due to climate change and its impact on our world. He is a bio evolutionary, transmedia artist, an inventor, forest dweller, festival advocate, self-authoring post theist, and a star monkey…WOW!Dr. O a...2021-09-0855 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#28 Psychedelic Plants: Magical Healers or Unknown Science?Not many people can say that they’ve experienced grid living, tending to nature, learning about its beauty, especially the healing that can come from fellowshipping with it. Our guest today is one of those very few. Patrick Ironwood is the creator of “Nature of Reaction”, a futuristic anthropology museum showcasing what some of the objects found underwater would look like in years to come due to climate change and its impact on our world. He is a bio evolutionary, transmedia artist, an inventor, forest dweller, festival advocate, self-authoring post theist, and a star monkey…WOW!Dr. O and Patrick dived dee...2021-09-0856 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#27 Is Iboga the New Cannabis?We all agreed that the opioid epidemic is gone out of control, especially here in the US. Over 81,000 Americans overdosed (OD) on opioids between 2019 and 2020. According to CDC, at least 100,000 people are estimated to OD on an opioid in 2021 (especially with the trauma from the pandemic).Our guest today, Levi Barker is a Bwiti Iboga Provider at Iboga Wellness Center in Costa Rica. The Bwitian, from west-central Africa, have worked with Iboga root for generations in the management of various ailments and for spiritual purposes. Levi has worked with Iboga root to beat his addiction to heroin...2021-09-0158 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#27 Is Iboga the New Cannabis?We all agreed that the opioid epidemic is gone out of control, especially here in the US. Over 81,000 Americans overdosed (OD) on opioids between 2019 and 2020. According to CDC, at least 100,000 people are estimated to OD on an opioid in 2021 (especially with the trauma from the pandemic).Our guest today, Levi Barker is a Bwiti Iboga Provider at Iboga Wellness Center in Costa Rica. The Bwitian, from west-central Africa, have worked with Iboga root for generations in the management of various ailments and for spiritual purposes. Levi has worked with Iboga root to beat his addiction to heroin and now sharing...2021-09-0158 min
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Win At Life: Conversations about Disability awesomeness in awarenessWin Charles interviews Dr. Lola Ohonba on WCI HEALTH LLCnull2021-08-3121 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#26 What’s Cannabis got with Crystals, Oracle & Mindfulness?What’s cannabis got to do with patience, self-care, and your Heart’s Oracle Deck? Today’s guest, mindfulness guide Tori Rerick, Pharm.D. answers all that questions.Tori is a doctor of pharmacy that dispenses mindfulness and self-care for self-healing. She is an advocate for cannabis as medicine, who traded traditional pharmaceutics for holistic wellness shortly after becoming a mother.Dr. O and Tori dived deep into all things Chakra, Crystals, and how prioritizing your mental health, self-care, and general wellbeing is not being selfish, but self-love!This conversation is a must-listen if you’re looking for alternative medicine & tools to...2021-08-2544 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#26 What’s Cannabis got with Crystals, Oracle & Mindfulness?What’s cannabis got to do with patience, self-care, and your Heart’s Oracle Deck? Today’s guest, mindfulness guide Tori Rerick, Pharm.D. answers all that questions.Tori is a doctor of pharmacy that dispenses mindfulness and self-care for self-healing. She is an advocate for cannabis as medicine, who traded traditional pharmaceutics for holistic wellness shortly after becoming a mother.Dr. O and Tori dived deep into all things Chakra, Crystals, and how prioritizing your mental health, self-care, and general wellbeing is not being selfish, but self-love!This conversation is a must-listen if you...2021-08-2544 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#25 Cannabis, Sex & Menopause with Laura HamiltonNot many people know that human’s reproductive organs (ovaries, uterus, prostates & testes), are rich in CB1 receptors where cannabinoids like THC binds to exact their effects. Today’s guest Laura Hamilton is on a mission to change that. Laura is the founder of “Women, Sex and Cannabis.” She is a Certified Cannabis Educator that helps people understand how cannabis can help alleviate symptoms of menopause, erectile dysfunction, and other hormone-related issues that makes life unbearable for many people.Dr. O and Laura dived deep into how cannabis can help not just women, but men deal with...2021-08-1649 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#25 Cannabis, Sex & Menopause with Laura HamiltonNot many people know that human’s reproductive organs (ovaries, uterus, prostates & testes), are rich in CB1 receptors where cannabinoids like THC binds to exact their effects. Today’s guest Laura Hamilton is on a mission to change that. Laura is the founder of “Women, Sex and Cannabis.” She is a Certified Cannabis Educator that helps people understand how cannabis can help alleviate symptoms of menopause, erectile dysfunction, and other hormone-related issues that makes life unbearable for many people.Dr. O and Laura dived deep into how cannabis can help not just women, but men deal with age-related sexual and reproduct...2021-08-1649 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#24 Is Cannabis Safe as Medicine?Cannabis has been around for many generations and has been used as medicine not just by regular people, but also by healthcare professionals.Today’s guest, Julie Battel CNM, MPH is a seasoned healthcare professional with expertise in women’s health, plant medicine, and more.Dr. O and nurse Julie dived deep into various topics including Cannabis, the endocannabinoid system, racial justice in cannabis space, and how to better help patients get access to all their medicine including cannabis. This conversation is a must-listen. Connect with Chief NP Julie here:https://www.instagram.com/julie_battel/ To sign up for Dr. O’...2021-08-0937 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#24 Is Cannabis Safe as Medicine?Cannabis has been around for many generations and has been used as medicine not just by regular people, but also by healthcare professionals.Today’s guest, Julie Battel CNM, MPH is a seasoned healthcare professional with expertise in women’s health, plant medicine, and more.Dr. O and nurse Julie dived deep into various topics including Cannabis, the endocannabinoid system, racial justice in cannabis space, and how to better help patients get access to all their medicine including cannabis. This conversation is a must-listen. Connect with Chief NP Julie here:https://www.i...2021-08-0937 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#23 Cannabis, Sports & Diversity with Chief SkillzCan cannabis help with the stress of contact sports like football, basketball, and boxing?Today’s guest, Darryl Howard II (aka Chief Skillz) of Chief Skillz’s tribe is a leader and NAACP award recipient. Darryl shared his experience as an athlete and the role he thinks cannabis can play in athletes’ post-game recovery.Dr. O and Chief Skillz also dive deep into the issue of diversity, the recent controversy involving Sha’carri Richardson, and the Olympic federation. This conversation is a must-listen. Connect with Chief Skillz Tribe Here:bit.ly/chiefskillzmerchTo sign up for Dr. O’s incredible masterclass go to https...2021-07-3146 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#23 Cannabis, Sports & Diversity with Chief SkillzCan cannabis help with the stress of contact sports like football, basketball, and boxing?Today’s guest, Darryl Howard II (aka Chief Skillz) of Chief Skillz’s tribe is a leader and NAACP award recipient. Darryl shared his experience as an athlete and the role he thinks cannabis can play in athletes’ post-game recovery.Dr. O and Chief Skillz also dive deep into the issue of diversity, the recent controversy involving Sha’carri Richardson, and the Olympic federation. This conversation is a must-listen. Connect with Chief Skillz Tribe Here:bit.ly/ch...2021-07-3146 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. OCannabis and ADHD – Ray of LightCan cannabis improve the symptoms of those suffering from ADHD?Cannabis has been demonized for many generations but there are so many positive and useful properties to the plant. In this episode, Dr. O explores the role cannabis, particularly CBD, can play in those individuals with ADHD.To sign up to Dr. O’s incredible masterclass go to https://wci-health.com those who register will also receive a free signed copy of Dr. O’s book “A Pharmacists Guide to Cannabis”!KEY TAKEAWAYS· Dr. O is always trying to break down medical jargon so everyone can understand. When she talks about cannab...2021-07-2146 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#22 Cannabis and ADHD – Ray of LightCan cannabis improve the symptoms of those suffering from ADHD?Cannabis has been demonized for many generations but there are so many positive and useful properties to the plant. In this episode, Dr. O explores the role cannabis, particularly CBD, can play in those individuals with ADHD.To sign up to Dr. O’s incredible masterclass go to https://wci-health.com those who register will also receive a free signed copy of Dr. O’s book “A Pharmacists Guide to Cannabis”!KEY TAKEAWAYS· Dr. O is always tr...2021-07-2146 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#21 Let's Talk Terpene - Sabinene We know that Terpenes are used as protection for plants, we also now know that plants use their healing properties too. So, the more we can find and utilise safely, the better! In this episode, Dr O explores a Terpene not outline in her book, Sabinene! KEY TAKEAWAYSDr O grew up using and learning about nature and it’s healing properties. There are barely any ailments that you can think of that the West African community don’t have something natural to help with the symptoms! Dr O wants you to learn and utilis...2021-07-0535 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. OLet's Talk Terpene - SabineneWe know that Terpenes are used as protection for plants, we also now know that plants use their healing properties too. So, the more we can find and utilise safely, the better! In this episode, Dr O explores a Terpene not outline in her book, Sabinene! KEY TAKEAWAYSDr O grew up using and learning about nature and it’s healing properties. There are barely any ailments that you can think of that the West African community don’t have something natural to help with the symptoms! Dr O wants you to learn and utilise this knowledge like she has so you c...2021-07-0535 min
The VineEpisode #37 featuring Dr. Lola Ohanba from WCI HealthIn this episode, PMP talks with Dr. Lola Ohonba, the founder of WCI Health, an alternative health and wellness company with a focus on helping healthcare professionals, dispensaries and the community. Dr. O is also the author of “A Pharmacist’s Guide to Cannabis: A perspective of a non-conformist clinician.” Tune in as Dr. O gives us a deeper understanding of the health benefits of plant medicine including cannabis and psychedelics.
2021-05-1434 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#20 Cannabis Route Of Administration: INFUSED EDIBLEThis episode is all about another route of administration for cannabis called infused edibles. Dr O, talks all about the different varieties of edibles available and when patients should opt for edibles over other methods. Dr O helps plant medicine enthusiasts succeed in their wellness journey using the healing power of botanicals like cannabis and psychedelics.This podcast is to help plant professionals and plant curious people get the benefits of plant medicines for themselves and/ or their patients. Are you tuning in to every episode and wondering how you can support the sh...2021-04-1442 min
The Cannabis Maker🌿#006 - Medical Cannabis with Dr. O 🎙🌿In this episode of 🎙The Cannabis Maker🌿 we're honoured to be joined by Dr. Lola Ohonba for a special episode on medical cannabis, how cannabis works in the body, the therapeutic effects & benefits cannabis can have as a medicine.
Dr. Lola shares with us her knowledge and passion for plant-based medicines, growing up in Nigeria and having a close connection to herbal medicines and their great uses. Listen to her experience, her path and her power when it comes to breaking down the science and helping us all understand the benefits of cannabis and how we can improve...2021-04-071h 16
The Cannabis Maker🌿#005 - The Global Fight For Cannabis 🎙🌿In this episode of 🎙The Cannabis Maker🌿 we talk about the global fight for cannabis with an international panel of speakers from the U.S., Brazil, Canada, Norway, Albania, and the U.K.
Listen to us discuss what really moves and shakes the cannabis industry, why our speakers do what they do and how the global fight for cannabis can benefit and bring together a global discussion and progression among friends, families and the industry.
To find out more about our international panel of guests from all over, hit them up and connect with the leadin...2021-04-061h 56LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#19 Cannabis Route Of Administration (Smoking Vs Vaping)Dr. O helps plant medicine enthusiasts succeed in their wellness journey using the healing power of botanicals like cannabis and psychedelics.This podcast is to help plant professionals and plant curious people get the benefits of plant medicines for themselves and/ or their patients. In this episode, Dr. O takes the time to explain the difference between smoking and vaping cannabis, the reasons you would opt for one over the other, and the benefits and disadvantages of each option. Are you tuning in to every episode and wondering how you can support the sh...2021-03-3137 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#018 Let's Talk Terpenes: PINENEDr. O helps plant medicine enthusiasts succeed in their wellness journey using the healing power of botanicals like cannabis and psychedelics. This podcast is to help plant professionals and plant curious people get the benefits of plant medicines for themselves and/ or their patients. In this episode Dr. O talks about terpenes (PINENE), and what benefits it can have on respiratory conditions, memory, cancer treatment, and more! Are you tuning in to every episode and wondering how you can support the show? 👇🏿Subscribe on Apple Po...2021-03-1032 min
Cannabinoid Connect#90: Dr. Lola Ohonba, WCI Health, LLCDr. Lola Ohonba is Founder and CEO at WCI Health, LLC, an alternative health and wellness online-based company created to address the misconceptions surrounding hemp-derived CBD, the cannabis plant and medicinal herbs generally.2020-12-2449 minLET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#017: Role of Cannabinoids in Management of DiabetesThe old descriptions of “sugar diabetes” and “juvenile diabetes” don’t accurately describe these two diseases, and today I’m going to describe the causes, symptoms, and co-morbidities between these often confused diseases. I’ll also address the treatments for diabetes, and what we currently understand about the effect of cannabinoids on a patient with diabetes.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WCIHealth)2020-11-0633 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#016: Role of Cannabinoids in Management of ObesityIf you’ve always connected the phrase “get the munchies” with marijuana, then you might be curious about how medical cannabis can help with the treatment of obesity. I am going to talk about some of the current treatments for obesity, some of their benefits and side effects, and then cover what we currently know and understand about medical cannabis and obesity.Support the show2020-10-3033 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#015: Let's Talk Terpenes - MYRCENEWhen people say that cannabis has a distinctive smell, what are they talking about? Terpenes are more than just the aromatics in cannabis; they are found in every single botanical. Today I’m going to teach you what terpenes are and why you should pay special attention to the particular terpenes found in products.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WCIHealth)2020-08-1929 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#014: Role of Cannabinoids in Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)In this episode, I talk about the signs, symptoms, and current treatment plans for Rheumatoid Arthritis, an autoimmune disease. Because there is no cure for it, many of the treatments currently revolve around managing and reducing pain, and I’ll share common drugs and their side effects. I’ll also share some promising studies about cannabinoids’ potential role in the management of this disease.Support the show2020-07-1533 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#013: The Role of Cannabinoids in Management of OsteoarthritisChronic pain can affect so much more than just a person’s body. Unmanaged chronic conditions like osteoarthritis can spiral into sleep problems, depression, or added weight gain. You can see why many people want help managing the pain they experience in their joints before it begins to affect other parts of their lives.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WCIHealth)2020-06-1728 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#012: Role of Cannabinoids in Management of Parkinson's DiseaseBuilding a strong support system around a patient with Parkinson’s disease is a very important part of their treatment. Family, caregivers, and patients alike have to work together to find a regimen that will help them live comfortably with the disease. Exercise and diet play a strong part in its management, but so does pharmacological means. And when these options aren’t working as well as you hoped, there is some potential help with cannabis.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WCIHealth)2020-04-2938 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#011: The Role of Cannabinoids in the Management of MigrainesPeople who suffer from chronic headaches want relief now, but a headache and a migraine should be treated differently. Because it’s important to recognize the difference between the two, I talk about the difference between them, some common pharmacological and non-pharmacological ways to treat them, some common side effects of the pharmacological treatments, and the potential benefits of cannabis in the treatment of migraines.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WCIHealth)2020-04-0838 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#010: Role of Cannabinoids in Seizure Disorder — Part 2In the second of this two-part series, I specifically address the unique challenges of females with epilepsy and seizure disorder. I talk about the different side effects of the currently prescribed drugs, and some of the special considerations that pregnant women must take. Seizure disorders are one of the few diseases that have been approved to be treated with cannabis-based products, and I share what we know about that as a management tool.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WCIHealth)2020-03-2532 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#009: Role of Cannabinoids in Seizure Disorder, Part 1In this two part series, I talk about seizures and cannabinoids in the management of seizures. In this episode, I describe the different kinds of seizures, and how it differs from epilepsy. I share some of my personal experiences with seizures. And I discuss the current pharmacological and non-pharmacological ways of managing the disorders.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WCIHealth)2020-03-1831 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#008: Role of Cannabinoids in Sexual DysfunctionEveryone wants to have a great sex life, but for many reasons, that may not happen. In this episode, I discuss the many reasons for sexual dysfunction, and I talk about some natural and pharmacological ways to help patients resolve this concern. There are many promising early results for how cannabis can help this condition, and I review some of those results too.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WCIHealth)2020-03-0447 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#007: Is Cannabis My Ticket To Full Night Sleep?Sleep disorders come in many different forms, like narcolepsy, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, and many more. The reasons for sleep disorders are also varied, ranging from physical causes to mental stresses on the brain. I explore a variety of treatment options for sleep problems, including simple lifestyle changes to pharmacological treatments, and I also address whether cannabis could be an effective part of the solution for patients.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WCIHealth)2020-02-1251 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#006: Mental Health and Cannabis: Part 2In this two-part podcast episode, I talk about mental health and then the potential role of cannabis in mental health. In part one I discussed the different classifications of mental health disorders and their symptoms. In part two, I talk about the possibility of using cannabis to supplement the endocannabinoid system, the clinical studies behind medical cannabis, and the side effects of medical cannabis. As always, this information is for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WCIHealth)2020-01-2927 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#005: Mental Health And Cannabis: Part 1In this two-part podcast episode, I talk about mental health and then the role of cannabis in mental health. In part one, I discuss the different classifications of mental health disorders and their symptoms. It is important to understand the many different ways that mental health can impact us at different stages in our life because our health is vital. In part two I will talk about if and when cannabis can be used to treat mental health.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WCIHealth)2020-01-2231 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#004: How To Choose The Right Cannabis ProductThe routes of administration of cannabinoid products can have a big impact on their effectiveness. Whether you choose a lingual, oro-mucosal, topical, smoked, vaped, or other types of product, it is important to consider the patient’s health condition before prescribing the cannabis application they should use. I discuss the different drawbacks and benefits of each of these routes of administrations today.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WCIHealth)2020-01-1535 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#003: How Cannabinoids Can Supplement Your Body’s Natural SystemUsing my chemistry background, I discuss the endocannabinoid system inside every human being and the benefits of CBD supplements for it. Current FDA warnings remind us that scientific data can and should be researched to prove or disprove cannabis health claims because as with any medicine, there are benefits and side effects to be considered.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WCIHealth)2020-01-0836 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#002: Can Cannabis Compounds Help In Healing?Each individual cannabinoid compound has a specific property and smell, which I describe in great detail. Using medical studies, I also discuss the known properties of terpenes and how they affect the human body. While it is common to separate out the cannabinoid compounds for pharmaceutical use, I believe that when they are used in their entirety they modify the negative effects of THC.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WCIHealth)2020-01-0126 min
LET'S TALK PLANT MEDICINE: Cannabis, Psychedelics & Pharmaceutics with Dr. O#001: Medical Marijuana Throughout HistoryBy covering the history of cannabis in the pharmacopeia, I hope that you will begin to understand how it came to be regulated by the government today. In addition to regulation, how it is being prescribed has also changed by moving from a botanical plant to now isolating out chemicals for their specific benefits. I discuss the drawbacks of ignoring cannabis’ use as a botanical plant in the context of my pharmaceutical background.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/WCIHealth)2019-12-2523 min