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Talking Pot Heads TPH 4: Terpenes with Bree Bates, Tiff English, and Dr. Codi PetersonWhat's up, pot heads?? This episode of Talking Pot Heads, with Rileigh and Ashleen of the Chronic Gals, takes listeners on an aromatic journey into the world of cannabis terpenes with insights from industry experts including budtender Bree Bates, Tiff English of The Happiest Hour, and Dr. Codi Peterson, a pediatric cannabis pharmacist. The discussion delves into the nuances of terpenes and their critical role in influencing the flavor, therapeutic benefits, and psychoactive effects of cannabis. Special attention is given to the art of low temperature dabbing to accentuate terpene profiles, emphasizing the importance of...

2024-05-221h 35

Cannabis Truth CT 258 Lauren Popped.NYC3 years ago I interviewed an excited New Yorker who wanted to help her inner city community thrive through better healthcare choices with cannabis. Today, we’re catching up with Lauren Forsch in what she calls “Poptomism”! Her latest projects and advances are really good news for New York as she keeps up with political red tape and reports on her success. Stay tuned for news from our favorite Popped.NYC special guest, Lauren Forsch…. And be sure to catch the latest news on Dr. Bridget Cole Williams latest project after her ‘Courage in Cannabis’ tour… Here are some other helpful links as well...

2024-03-2539 min

The Cannabis Review FACT-BASED CANNABIS INFORMATION | Elana Kirsh (CEO, The Cannigma)In this episode, we are joined by Elana Kirsh. Elana is the CEO of The Cannigma. The Cannigma takes an evidence-based approach to every issue surrounding cannabis – from safety to cooking to medical research – and makes all of that information digestible and useful. Topics: 1. The Cannigma Story 2. Advancing Policy Changes * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * Episode Library - https://www.thecannabisreview.ie + The Cannigma https://cannigma.com/

2023-09-2915 min

Cannabis Truth CT 228 Dan BrandtI want to warn you that this episode will raise your eyebrows whether you’re in or out of the cannabis industry. I’m going to ask you to reserve judgement until you hear the whole story. And I want to remind you that we’re all learning what the effects of cannabis can do for almost all creatures and without the harm that comes with prescription medications. Please listen as my guest tells this astonishing tale of survival in the realms of autism. He’s going to shock a lot of people. But we must give him the benefit of the d...

2023-08-2843 min

This Might Be Helpful Dr. Codi Peterson - The Cannigma | Ep. 52Join the Community Sign up to ‘A Helpful Newsletter’ In this episode, host Cameron Rosin is joined by Dr. Codi Peterson. Codi Peterson is The Cannigma's Chief Science Officer. He is a practicing pharmacist with a passion for cannabis-based medicine. Building on his experience teaching healthcare professionals about pharmacology and pharmacotherapy, he aims to educate as many as possible about the medicinal potential of cannabis. Cameron and Codi discuss the relationship between cannabis and the human endocannabinoid system and the power of self-inquiry and questioning to remember and assume agency. The Cannig...

2023-08-1857 min

Cannabis Truth CT 225 Christi ChapmanOwner of Chapman Health and Wellness in Spanaway, WA, this Woman in Weed is also part of the second volume of the Courage in Cannabis book series! She developed a unique respiratory cannabis dose meter product that will take a lot of the mystery out of medicating and replace it with instant relief. It may even replace other E.R. therapies for that reason and many more. Come on in and be sure to check out the links below after the show. ChapmanHealthAndWellness.com CourageInCannabis.com Here are some other helpful links as well: (1) Microdosing - https://healer.com/cbd-cannabis-dosage-guide-project-cbd-interview-with-dr-sulak/ (2...

2023-08-0736 min

Cannabis Truth CT 211 Dr. Uwe BleschingI’m so excited because one of my favorite LI tribe members is on today… Dr. Uwe (sounds like “oova”) Blesching takes the time to hava cannabis powerhouse conversation in the middle of some pretty bad weather happening all around him… He’s sittin out in the car because they don’t have power inside!! Farbeit from me to stop a few cyclone technical hiccups when Uwa is on the other side! He’s gonna tell you how to “spice the soup” but he’s talkin about cannabis techniques… and he’ll make you think of the EndoCannabinoid system backwards! I know!! What’s that all a...

2023-05-081h 02

Cannabis Truth CT 209 Lex Pelger - World TravelerI choose guests based on my own interests in cannabis and how I think you’ll be able to relate to the science. Well this particular guest will blow you away with his own interesting stories and ideas. All from Bordeaux, France where he’s currently entertaining his young daughter at home from school with the chicken pox! Don’t miss coming back to the show notes after you’ve heard all his wonderful leads. I already bought a book he mentioned and signed up for his newsletter! Here are some helpful links: (1) Microdosing - https://healer.com/cbd-cannabis-dosage-guide-project-cbd-interview-with-dr-sulak/ (2) Concentrates - https...

2023-04-2447 min

High Budtenders Season 4, Episode 7: The CannigmaHappy 420, Listeners! We are choppin' it up with Dr. Codi Peterson from The Cannigma. Dr. Peterson is a pediatric pharmacist and cannabis science expert. Leveraging a decade of clinical pharmacy experience, Codi strives to bridge the gap between healthcare and cannabis through education and advocacy. He is PharmD graduate from Duquesne University and later graduated with an MS in Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutic program at University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Codi is the Chief Science Officer of The Cannigma, a science forward media company who wants to help the world get cannabis.If you need a FAQ for...

2023-04-2034 min

Cannabis Truth CT 207 Andi’s Courage in CannabisToday you’ll hear a young voice speak of cannabis plant therapy and the help she found in another story in the second volume of Courage In Cannabis by Dr. Bridget Cole Williams, MD. Anthony Mazo, M.D. Brevard Neuro Center (321) 733-2711 315 E. Nasa Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32901. All opinions are my own and should not be mistaken as medical advice. Here are some other helpful links as well: (1) Microdosing - https://healer.com/cbd-cannabis-dosage-guide-project-cbd-interview-with-dr-sulak/ (2) Concentrates - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29307505/ (3) Cannabis Helps Dementia Podcast - Anchor.FM/cannabishelpsdementia (4) Society of Cannabis Clinicians - https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/ (5) Take the P...

2023-04-1029 min

Cannabis Truth CT 206 Toni’s Courage in CannabisYou’ll love this author as she explains some of the story that got her past her trauma and into this new world of live plant therapy for health and well-being. Plus she’s a Minister with 3 out of 4 kids who came out as LGBTQ. Now we’re talkin courage! Join us… please. Anthony Mazo, M.D. Brevard Neuro Center (321) 733-2711 315 E. Nasa Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32901. All opinions are my own and should not be mistaken as medical advice. Here are some other helpful links as well: (1) Microdosing - https://healer.com/cbd-cannabis-dosage-guide-project-cbd-interview-with-dr-sulak/ (2) Concentrates - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2930750...

2023-04-0338 min

Cannabis Truth CT 205 Dr. Bridget’s Courage in CannabisThis sensational woman has a mission outside the very medical system she was trained in… And we get to listen to her tell the world how much courage it takes to live with cannabis when you medical peers are sneering along behind. But Dr. Bridget Cole Williams is the leader with the last giggle… because she knows the truth about cannabis. Join us for a doctor’s perspective today. Anthony Mazo, M.D. Brevard Neuro Center (321) 733-2711 315 E. Nasa Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32901. All opinions are my own and should not be mistaken as medical advice. Here are some other helpful links as...

2023-03-271h 19

Cannabis Truth CT 204 - Courage in Cannabis - Nikki LawleyOn this show, my friend in the industry is one of the authors in a great series of books called Courage in Cannabis - an anthology of inspiring stories written by heroes. Collected by Dr. Bridget Williams, MD. My buddy Nikki and I have been hangin out in the same science tribe for the past several years on LinkedIn but hadn’t met yet. Of course I get real excited and she’s got a compelling story! Come on in…. Texas Cannabis Collective Podcast - https://txcannaco.com/ NikkiAndThePlant.org. Anthony Mazo, M.D. Brevard Neuro Center (321) 733-2711 315 E. Nasa Blvd. ...

2023-03-201h 20

Cannabis Truth 203-High MysteryI have a mysterious guest today whose name shall remain silent but she promises to tell the inside scoop of getting a Florida Cannabis Card and her first high ride in well over 20 years, as a recovering 12-step patient. She’s more than a little nervous that her mates might think she’s fallen off the wagon. Let’s see what you think after you hear her story. MyFloridaGreen.com Anthony Mazo, M.D. Brevard Neuro Center (321) 733-2711 315 E. Nasa Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32901. All opinions are my own and should not be mistaken as medical advice. Here are some other helpful l...

2023-03-1358 min

Cannabis Truth 202-Sparks FlyEver meet somebody you just instantly wanted to hang out with more??? Well Chef Sparks lit a fire under me when we met at the 2023 Miami Cannadelic Conference. As you’ll see, we had a lot on our plate to talk about. No leftovers but plenty of room for dessert! More please, Chef! TarikSparksStudios.com TheHiddenCreation.com Nancy Whiteman - Martha Stewart of Cannabis. https://www.consciousconnectionmagazine.com/2020/12/nancy-whiteman-ceo-wana-brands/. Helping society get past the fear of using cannabis will be a lifelong journey for me. This industry is just opening up and most patients and doctors are seriously cannabis naive an...

2023-03-0647 min

Cannabis Truth 201-Terese Bowors Follow BlissThis lovely Canadian Cannabis Coach will give you plenty to ponder and some inspiring stories with actionable endings! You’ll find her services at Terese.ca and you won’t want to miss her WaterCooler project! Here are some other helpful links as well: (1) Microdosing - https://healer.com/cbd-cannabis-dosage-guide-project-cbd-interview-with-dr-sulak/ (2) Concentrates - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29307505/ (3) Cannabis Helps Dementia Podcast - Anchor.FM/cannabishelpsdementia (4) Society of Cannabis Clinicians - https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/ (5) Take the Pledge - GreenTakeover.com (6) Handbook for Clinicians - Principles and Practice - https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393714180 (7) Dr. Angie Krause, DVM - BoulderHolisticVet.com (8) The...

2023-02-2753 min

Cannabis Truth 200-Dr. Angie Krause, DVMDr. Angie of BoulderHolisticVet.com will fill you with new ideas for your precious puppets and cats…who shall not be confused with canines nor treated like one! Come listen to our favorite veterinarian talk about the problems with cannabis for animals and the successes. It’s different for them… and of course, there’s barely any science for our little darlings to rely on… Join us for a real conversation about your beloved pet today. And visit Dr. Angie’s terrific site for great animal edu! BoulderHolisticVet.com. We also discussed Russ Hudson’s new book about terpenes… TheBigBookOfTerpenes.com...

2023-02-2038 min

Cannabis Truth Cannaba Verum 199 NY Woman in Weed Penelope HamiltonWell yer not gonna believe the ridiculous mess those poor patients up in NY are going through! I’m just gobsmacked! But there’s another story that’s growing bigger than NY! Her name is Penelope Hamilton and she should be wearing a big red cape! Nooo, not from the Handmaidens… from SuperWoman! Join us today for the real deal on NY cannabis for patients and be sure to check out her amazing community at: theCannabisCommunity.org My specialist in hormonal help: Dr. Genester Wilson-King, M.D. and Founder Victory Rejuvenation Center - Orlando, Florida VictoryRejuvenationCenter.com My Neurologist and Cannabis...

2023-02-1349 min

Cannabis Truth Cannaba Verum 198 Megan Mbengue, RNThis leading Woman in Weed will have you stunned at the pace of Cannabis in California and runnin for your device to see what she’s got available. Find her here: TrustedCannaNurse.com TrustedCannaNurse.com The Essential Guide to CBD by Project CBD = https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1621455068/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1621455068&linkCode=as2&tag=prcb-20&linkId=b4519a5c5d109e0993f2f7b57b10af18 Megan Mbengue, RN = megan@trustedcannanurse.com Other helpful links: Cannabis expert and specialist in hormonal help: Dr. Genester Wilson-King, M.D. and Founder of Victory Rejuvenation Center...

2023-02-0628 min

Cannabis Truth Cannaba Verum 197 Builder Shawna DunbarWatching this plant emerge through the magic of the creative human mind is rather daunting. This plant is medicine, food, building, and more. Wait till you understand the full scope of our next guest! Not only is she building her own house, she’s running an extraordinary organization! Jump on in with us. Shawna Dunbar - EducanNation.info My specialist in hormonal help: Dr. Genester Wilson-King, M.D. and Founder Victory Rejuvenation Center - Orlando, Florida VictoryRejuvenationCenter.com My Neurologist and Cannabis Expert Medical Marijuana Doctor in Melbourne, FL: Anthony Mazo, M.D. Brevard Neuro Center (321) 733-2711 315 E. Nasa Blvd. Melb...

2023-01-3054 min

The Cannabis Supply Chain Podcast Episode 07 Codi Peterson CannigmaOn the seventh episode of The Cannabis Supply Chain Podcast, we speak with Codi Peterson of Cannigma a resource to help folks understand and navigate their relationship with cannabis. This is a special episode because we were in attendance at MJ Bizcon and Codi is our first out-of-state guest. We got to hear Codi's thoughts on the supply chain for Cannigma to produce such great informative content. If you have questions for Codi he and the Cannigma crew have an open space for you to ask. Remember no questions are the only wrong questions. Feel free to reach out...

2023-01-2724 min

Cannabis Truth Cannaba Verum 193 The Sage RebeccaRebecca Baron probably does more in one hour than the average person her age manages in a whole week! Today we have the honor of understanding a healer’s day in the cannabis industry. Be sure to click on some of the links below after the show… Angie Krause, DVM - BoulderHolisticVet.com Robert Silver, DVM - WellPetDispensary.com HJ Equine - HJEquine.com Cannabis Public School - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87193666090 My Neurologist and Cannabis Expert Medical Marijuana Doctor in Melbourne, FL: Anthony Mazo, M.D. Brevard Neuro Center (321) 733-2711 315 E. Nasa Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32901. All opinions are my...

2023-01-021h 12

Cannabis Truth Cannaba Verum 191 IHeartKronicRadio.comToday I’m introducing Renae McCain, CEO of IHeartKronikRadio.com which is home to delightfully entertaining cannabis-inspired music and up to date information in the industry. And as strong leaders in any industry often have, opinions will be obvious. Come on in and enjoy the world in a new genre of music… on IHeartKronikRadio.com Codex Alimentarius: https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/en/ The Cannigma Podcast: cannigma.com Great Moments in Weed History Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-moments-in-weed-history/id1350064353?i=1000590142837 Jury Nullificatgion - Cornell.edu: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/jury_nullification

2022-12-1850 min

The Frankie Boyer Show CANNABIS Talk A to Z: Ben Fuchs and Best of Cannabis Show w Elana Kirsh Goldberg of CANNIGMABen Fuchshttps://www.truthtreatments.com/Mox brand of skincarehttps://cannigma.com/Elana Kirsh Goldberg is CEO of The CannigmaBen Fuchs is a regenerated pharmacist, whose mission is the natural approach. No drugs. Ben is a pioneer in natural skin care as well with a successful business. For the past 35 years he has been developing pharmacy-potent skin health products for estheticians, dermatologists, plastic surgeons and his own savvy customers. https://www.truthtreatments.com/Elana Kirsh Goldberg is CEO of The Cannigma, a company that educates patients, healthcare providers, decisionmakers...

2022-11-0439 min

The North American Weed Tour Importance Of Fact-Based Content In The Cannabis Industry With The Cannigma | NAWT Podcast S2 E13Welcome to season two episode 13 of the North American Weed Tour Podcast with Elana Goldberg and Codi Peterson of The Cannigma. The Canngima is one of the leaders in cannabis education that's rooted in fact-based research and studies. Their staff resides around the globe and takes an evidence-based approach to every issue surrounding cannabis – from safety to cooking to medical research. Today we talk about cannabis education, research, content creation, and networking events.

2022-10-2843 min $OCPhA\'s Podcast on Pharmacy and Healthcare$

OCPhA's Podcast on Pharmacy and Healthcare 58. Medical Cannabis and a Pharmacist's Role feat. Dr. Codi Peterson58. Medical Cannabis and a Pharmacist's Role feat. Dr. Codi Peterson On today's episode originally recorded in December 2021, Dr. Codi Peterson discusses Medical Cannabis and its current state of regulation. Dr. Codi Peterson is an inpatient pediatric specialist pharmacist who is also involved in scientific advisory and currently serves as the Chief Science Officer for The Cannigma, which focuses on fact-based information on medical cannabis for everyone. He is also part of the team responsible for the Pharmacists' Cannabis Coalition of California, focused on the education, advocacy, policy, and healthcare delivery of medical cannabis. ...

2022-09-0623 min

Good Dudes Grow E76: The Best Resource For Everything Cannabis Related With Elana Goldberg and Codi PetersonCannigma is an evidence based approach to everything cannabis related, from cooking to medical research. Today we’re joined by the CEO of Cannigma, Elana Goldberg, as well as the Chief Medical Advisor, Codi Peterson. Elana’s relationship with cannabis started around age 15, but in her 20s she gave up all substances to start her motherhood journey. As a digital journalist, Elana was reintroduced to cannabis from a content creation perspective before she took up consuming it again, and then ultimately started Cannigma. Codi was working as a pediatric pharmacist in the emergency department when he decided to become a ca...

2022-08-2940 min

High, Friends!Stonerisms with Dr. Codi PetersonI've been thinking lately that a lot of the classic stoner symptoms, what my guest and I decide to call, "stonerisms," are learned behaviors and wanted to have a conversation about that. My guest today is Dr. Codi Peterson, a pediatric pharmacist and cannabis science expert. Our conversation runs the gamut when it comes to my stoner thoughts on what cannabis does and doesn't do to our bodies. The Cannigma, which Codi is the Chief Science Officer of, is a science forward media company that wants to help the world get cannabis. I'm also joined by Mike, fr...

2022-08-0757 min

The Frankie Boyer Show Cannabis A to Z - Dr. Elizabeth Reed Aden & Elana Kirsh Goldberg of CANNIGMADr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Reed Adenhttps://www.elizabethreedaden.com/Dr. Elizabeth Reed Aden's literary accomplishments are intertwined with those of Eunice Mays Boyd, her godmother. Elizabeth, or Betsy as she is known to friends, found sanctuary in Eunice’s Berkeley home during the student riots of 1969 in the “battle” for People’s Park. There she read a draft of Eunice’s last mystery, A Vacation to Kill For. Watching Eunice go through the process of writing ultimately inspired Betsy to write her own book. The Goldilocks Genome is a medical thriller based on her deep knowledge of the pharmaceut...

2022-07-1539 min $Isn\'t Life Curious?$

Isn't Life Curious?Cracking the Cannabis Enigma with Elana Kirsh Goldberg CEO of The Cannigma | BTS #73In this behind-the-scenes interview we speak with Elana Goldberg, CEO of The Cannigma, an educational website focused on bringing readers scientifically-backed and reliable information about Cannabis. In our discussion we talk Elana’s history as a content creator and journalist working for The Jerusalem Post, the early days of The Cannigma and how the platform has evolved, lessons learned regarding Cannabis content creation and science reporting, core understandings about Cannabis that stand out to Elana after years of creating Cannabis content, and more! We also spin out into a discussion about Elana’s interests in mindfulness meditation and how Cann...

2022-07-011h 02 $Isn\'t Life Curious?$

2022-07-011h 02

Cannabis Talk 101 Codi Peterson & Lauren Vrabel from The Cannigma join the showThe Cannigma has created an educational platform for translating the Science of Cannabis into something that everyone can understand. Also, Joe Grande finds out about Cannabis Education in his own neighbourhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2022-05-1838 min

CannMed Coffee Talk The Therapeutic Potential of Minor Cannabinoids with Kevin Spelman, PhDDr. Kevin Spelman returns to discuss what research has been done on the minor cannabinoids. The major cannabinoids, Delta-9 THC and CBD, have gotten most of the attention when it comes to cannabis medicine research. But we know that cannabis medicine is a team effort, and there are a variety of compounds that contribute to the entourage effect, including terpenoids, flavonoids, stilbenoids, and minor cannabinoids. Kevin has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to medicinal plant, nutraceutical, and cannabinoid research and has authored 29 peer-reviewed publications on medicinal plants. Over the last 30 years, he has coordinated new p...

2022-04-2700 min

Cannabis Truth Cannaba Verum 156 New 420 TraditionsMy friends, the world is changing. We’ve been through some terrible history and everyone is searching for relief in many different forms for many many reasons. We have a lot to talk about today and don’t be surprised to hear my voice waver. It gets pretty personal today. I hope your 420 is fun and happy and filled with relief and glad tidings! Thank you for tuning in. Find Mon Ami Cafe: 1740 E. Venice Ave. Unit 19 Venice, FL 34292 (224) 522-0123 Your new favorite “noshery”. monamicafevenice@gmail.com You can find my special HealerCBD affiliate discount link here: https://healercbd.com/products...

2022-04-1841 min

Cannabis Truth Cannaba Verum 155 Trannabis Chi SpiritTrannabis.com is where you’ll find Jamie London Wollberg. (His other site mentioned on the podcast is in remodel.) We are soooo in need of love… and affirmation that we’re worthy of love… and respect. This has been a cruel world to most people under the brutality and corruption of heartless leaders. But there is hope of healing our hearts with the help of soul soothers like Jamie London Wollberg. I want to thank Jamie for his patience with our podcasting tribulations and direct you to find Jamie for yourselves at Trannabis.com. He is also on Instagram and Face...

2022-04-1136 min

The Cannabis Enigma Perfecting cannabis with Michael BackesA common issue that is present in the cannabis market is the inconsistency of products. As an agricultural crop, it can be tricky for suppliers to deliver the same product to consumers time and again, and this is one of the areas that Michael Backes, our guest for today's episode, is tackling through his work at Perfect Blends!In our chat, Michael shares his personal journey into the cannabis space, and how his history of migraines aided him in discovering the powers of medical marijuana. From there, he talks about opening his first dispensary...

2022-04-0743 min

The Cannabis Enigma Cannabis, food, and healing with Chef Jordan WagmanToday on the show we welcome chef Jordan Wagman to talk about the work he is doing to incorporate cannabis into his amazing cooking as a way of advocating for its health benefits. Jordan starts by talking about how his early relationship with cannabis began when he was diagnosed with psoriasis and used it as a way of easing the pain. Years later, after he had become a chef, he made drastic changes to his diet involving the inclusion of cannabis along with the exclusion of refined sugar, and thereafter experienced tremendous health benefits....

2022-03-1648 min

The Cannabis Conversation | Medical Cannabis | CBD | Hemp EPISODE #155 Cannabis Misinformation with Elana Goldberg, CEO of The CannigmaIn our latest episode, we’re joined by Elana Goldberg, CEO of The Cannigma - online cannabis content publication with a focus on scientific research and evidence.We dig into the topic of cannabis misinformation, including what The Cannigma are doing to combat it, why a science-based educational approach to cannabis education is best, and the real difference between sativa and indica.📚 VIEW SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES:https://www.canverse.global/shownotes/e155About Elana Goldberg...

2022-03-1530 min

Cannabis Truth Cannaba Verum Bonus 030922 My MistakeMea Culpa!!! So I misunderstood a FL cannabis law and freaked out about how I thought it would effect me. But I was wrong and since I popped off about it several times on my show, you need to hear the real deal from the cannabis experts who help legislators try to get it right…. You already know Dr. Codi Peterson from my podcast… he’s truly amazing as a teacher and pediatric pharmacist doctor in CA. I snipped a segment from his podcast (The Cannigma, best cannabis education on podcast!) to give this information to you straight from the horse...

2022-03-0919 min

The Cannabis Enigma Telling cannabis stories with pictures with Anthony TravaglianteWelcome to another episode of the Cannabis Enigma! We’ve got something a little different for you today. We’ll be talking about how visual storytelling can be used in the cannabis space with Anthony Travagliante. Hear the tale of how Anthony came to work in the cannabis space, telling the stories of cannabis brands and making them accessible to non-users. Find out how he has overcome some of the challenges caused by COVID, what he enjoys most about the industry, and the strides it is making in business. Elana is uniquely positioned to revie...

2022-03-0233 min

Cannabinoid Connect #273: Elana Goldberg, The CannigmaElana Goldberg is the CEO of The Cannigma, a cannabis-based and education platform.

2022-02-2430 min

Cannapreneur Partners Dr. Codi Peterson - Chief Science Officer- The CannigmaDr. Codi Peterson, PharmD is Bringing the behind the lens truth about the evolving cannabis industry from his unique medical experience. Dr. Peterson is the Chief Science Officer of the Cannigma.He is an experienced clinical pediatric pharmacist Pursuing a MS in Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics from University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy.Codi is interested in pursuing medicinal value of cannabis, enhancing endocannabinoid health, and driving the industry forward with an evidence based, integrative approach to cannabinoids.Key Takeaways:

2022-02-1844 min

The Cannabis Enigma Minorities in cannabis, with Steven Philpott Jr.In light of Black History Month, we feel it is important and relevant to talk about how minorities in the United States and around the world have been disproportionately affected by drug policy and the war on drugs. Part of our conversation today centers on how we can break down barriers and find ways to build cannabis companies that are minority-owned and uplift them.Joining us for this discussion is Steven Philpott Jr., one of our science reviewers at The Cannigma and a cannabis trichome expert who is getting his master's in Plant Sciences...

2022-02-1659 min

The Canna Mom Show Israel, Australia and Cannabis with Elana GoldbergElana Goldberg is the CEO of The Cannigma, a women-led cannabis publication with a C-suite in Israel occupied by a diverse group of leaders and executives. The mission of The Cannigma publication is to make science and research-backed information available to everyone. Elana’s canna journey started in journalism and brought her to a position of influence in an international cannabis research hub. She shares with Joyce her wisdom on the emerging trends in cannabis from half-way across the world.Joyce also gives a shout out to Cannabis Voters and Randy Lanier’s work with Freedom Grow...

2022-02-1039 min

Cannabis Truth Cannaba Verum 146 Shaman Insight with Kay TumminoKay Tummino helps us understand the divinity in cannabis and becoming a shaman. It is a spiritual journey my new friend will happily explain from her many years of insight. But I didn’t look at it that way till I met Kay. I was just a person who knew a little more than most about cannabis after intense study over the past 6 years. But our new friend gives us pause to consider so much more… There is spirit in cannabis. It is a live plant that communicates with other live creatures in many different ways. We simply cannot deny that...

2022-02-0742 min

The Cannabis Enigma Cannabis and women's health, with Dr. Melanie BoneBy now, we’ve all heard of the concept of using cannabis to treat ailments like cancer, ALS, Parkinson’s, seizures, HIV, AIDS, Crohn’s, and terminal illnesses, but fortunately, those aren’t necessarily what physicians are most commonly confronted with. What then, can be done about things like anxiety, pain, insomnia, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, and other women’s health issues? Today we are joined by Dr. Melanie Bone, a physician in Florida practicing cannabis-based medicine. Dr. Bone has an impressive medical background from working as an OBGYN and delivering thousands (literally thousands!) of babies, to doing robotic surgery, an...

2022-02-0337 min

Cannabis Truth CV 145 Cannabis SpiritShamans have been trying to help people and animals survive this planet from the beginning of time. And I am humbly trying to follow in their footsteps… but the path is murky. There are many clear signs that can be illuminated and many that may not. Understanding this planetary truth and how our societies frame each other is key to helping us all feel safe and comforted by others. Kay Tummino helps us see the need to understand our own paths and how we can help others become partners in survival. With clear understanding, Kay guides us into the spiritual as...

2022-01-311h 00

Cannabis Truth Cannaba Verum 144 Origins MatterThere is so much to discover in cannabis it will be a century before all those mechanisms are figured out. But we already have a millennium of harmless experience with this plant so there’s that… but if we don’t understand the origins of our ideas, we’re doomed to the corruption that ensues. We must have understanding and perspective to navigate our world and ideas. I hope you’ll find some inspiration for that in today’s episode from the books I mention and the way to frame this new cannabis industry. Welcome to my world. The Body Keeps The Sc...

2022-01-2428 min

The Cannabis Enigma Cannabis and traumatic brain injury, with Nikki LawleyThe decades-long War on Drugs campaign in America has been incredibly successful at spreading harmful rhetoric and shaping people’s perception of cannabis use. The resulting prejudice can often discourage folks from seeking out medical cannabis as an option, and can even affect state legislature, forcing patients to overcome unnecessary and prohibitive obstacles in order to receive the treatment they need.Today on the show we welcome Nikki Lawley, a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor, and founder of NIKKI and the Plant, an advocacy group for medical marijuana use, with a special focus on helping wo...

2022-01-2026 min

Me & Mary Jane Season 3: Episode 1 “In The Moment” With Elana Goldberg: How Cannabis Enhances Meditation & MindfulnessI caught up with Elana Goldberg, Cannigma's CEO and soon-to-be certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, over a cup of virtual coffee. It was the evening for her and she was enjoying a glass of wine just north of Tel Aviv. For me, it was morning on the west coast of North America. We were to chat about How Cannabis Enhances Meditation & Mindfulness. Elana is an Aussie, which I did not know before speaking to her. I have an affinity for Australians, having been good friends with one in particular in my early twenties in Paris. She is astute...

2022-01-1843 min

Cannabis Truth Cannaba Verum 143 FrustrationsWell I’m about to pop with frustration over our industry and what just happened to me. This isn’t right and needs correction fast! But before I go there… you should know that I made a misstatement about PTSD… you CAN still get a card in FL with a diagnosis of PTSD… I was momentarily confused about the issue in my stress. And then I was inspired to discuss something my parents NEVER talked to me about that may embarrass the daylights out of you but you still need to hear and spread the word! You’ll know exactly what I mean...

2022-01-1724 min

The Cannabis Enigma New Year, New York, with Steve DeAngeloSteve DeAngelo is the true definition of a cannabis advocate. From the first time he was introduced to the plant in the 1960’s he has dedicated his life’s work to its legalization. From his time as one of Washington, DC’s largest distributors of underground cannabis, through his creation of three iconic cannabis companies in California, to his current role as an educator and advisor, Steve has a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to share. As you’ll hear in today’s episode, there are various ways to legalize cannabis, some that can actually do...

2022-01-0942 min

The Cannabis Enigma Cannabis in Israel, with Itai RogelIsrael is world-renowned for the research and innovation that is taking place there, and unofficial data suggests that around 20% of the Israeli population uses cannabis. Despite this, being in possession of a prescription is the only way that cannabis can be legally consumed. Though hopefully this will not be the case for much longer. Today’s guest is Itai Rogel, the Vice President of Business Development at Israeli cannabis company, Bazelet. Bazelet currently has two registered patents, 40 applications out in various stages, and is one of the two largest cannabis companies in Israel.

2021-12-2230 min

The Cannabis Enigma Behind the scenes on cannabis normalization with JM PediniAnyone who has ever tried to convince someone to change their mind over something they feel strongly about knows that it can be an impossible battle, and the only way to succeed is by taking the long view and embracing gradual change. The same can be said for changing public attitudes towards cannabis. In today’s episode, we speak with JM Pedini, Development Director for NORML, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. NORML has been representing responsible consumers since 1970, and through their efforts and activism have seen public opinion change drastically in the past fifty years. By...

2021-12-0826 min

The Cannabis Enigma Data is knowledge, with Otha Smith IIIFinding the correct dosage and combination of cannabinoid products for medical treatment is almost universally a long and expensive process of trial and error. And for the most part, patients are undertaking this journey alone and often with little guidance.This week on The Cannabis Enigma Podcast we get together with Otha Smith III, CEO, and Founder at Tetragram, a smart, digital platform that helps users get the most out of medical cannabis. We each have a unique endocannabinoid system, which makes finding the right dosage and combination of products a challenging process. There is also a...

2021-11-2329 min

The North American Weed Tour North American Weed Tour Podcast Ep 8: The CannigmaOn this episode of the North American Weed Tour Podcast, RMR's Mitch Pfeifer and Joey Brabo talk with the CEO of The Cannigma, Elana Goldberg. Elana is from Australia but now resides in Israel. She gives the RMR team insight into the global landscape of legal cannabis and how easy cannabis delivery in Israel is. We also talk about the science and studies behind cannabis that Israel is on the forefront of. We also review some cannabis products like the 'Andretti OG' from rapper Curren$y's new Jet Life cannabis line, the Buddies Brand 'Pro...

2021-11-021h 16

CannMed Coffee Talk Cannabis Medicine Challenges for Patients with John MalancaJohn Malanca co-founded United Patients Group (UPG), a trusted resource and leader in medical cannabis information and education for patients, physicians, pharmacists, governments, and organizations, both domestically and internationally. UPG also acts as a virtual hand for patients and their loved ones struggling with chronic and terminal illnesses by helping them navigate through this ever-changing industry. At CannMed 2021, John will moderate a panel of medical cannabis experts to discuss and answer some of the reasons why cannabis is essential to wellness, yet not a one size fits all medicine. You will hear the powerful story...

2021-08-1800 min

The Conversation, Cannabis & Christianity podcast Episode 16: CEO of The Cannigma, Australia & Israel's Elana Goldberg!!!Elana is the CEO of The Cannigma, an evidence-based cannabis education platform. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Elana speaks about her experiences with cannabis and how she came to meld her life's work into The Cannigma, and how Israel is bustling in the field of cannabis research. Then we move to the topic of growing up with a belief system. Three of Elana's grandparents were survivors of the holocaust and she describes growing up in Australia with the same Jewish traditions her grandparents held to while in concentration camps. She also discusses how her belief system has changed...

2021-08-1152 min

The Cannabis Enigma Season finale: Best of the Cannabis EnigmaThe Cannabis Enigma Podcast is wrapping up its first season. After 39 interviews with frontline doctors, researchers, patients, caregivers, practitioners, and expert storytellers, we are taking a summer break as we prepare for season two.For the season finale, hosts Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man and Elana Goldberg each choose three of their favorite interviews that they aired in the first season, discuss why those conversations are important to them, and play a short clip from each one.Listen to each of the full interviews here:No Time for Clinical Trials, with Catherine JacobsonDr. Ethan Russo Says...

2021-06-1034 min

The Cannabis Enigma ADD & cannabis, with Max SimonMax Simon was a closeted cannabis user since his teen years. But it wasn’t until years later, when he got into the cannabis education business, that he understood the reason he had been so drawn to it all those years was because it was helping his ADHD.“It’s an interesting thing to realize that you’ve tried and experimented with all the ‘accepted therapies’ and they’ve been damaging,” Simon said on The Cannabis Enigma podcast, “and the one that’s been most effective and supportive has been the most demonized.”Simon discusses how that process playe...

2021-05-2235 min

The Cannabis Conversation | Medical Cannabis | CBD | Hemp EPISODE #111 Cannabis As An Addiction Treatment with Dr. Joseph Morgan, Professor of Cannabis Education at University of The SciencesThis week we’re pod-swapping with our friends over at The Cannabis Enigma podcast by Cannigma.This episode features Dr. Joseph Morgan, Professor of Cannabis Education at University of The Sciences, Pennsylvania, USA. We explore the role of cannabis in addiction treatment, the problems that federal law poses to medical cannabis research, and cannabis treatment protocol for addiction.Check out The Cannabis Enigma Podcast by Cannigma now: https://cannigma.com/podcast/→ View full show notes, summary, and access resources from this episodehere: https://www.canverse.global/shownotes/e111

2021-05-1040 min

The Cannabis Enigma Is Europe falling behind?When it comes to regulating and producing medicalized cannabis products, different countries have a variety of approaches. The American field of medicalized cannabis has followed a very different path to Europe. In today’s episode, we speak with Stephen Murphy, co-founder and CEO of Prohibition Partners, a cannabis-focused business intelligence and consultancy company. Prohibition Partners LIVE, its flagship conference, will be taking place later this month.In our conversation, we discuss the ways that Europe and North America differ when it comes to cannabis and what we can learn from those differences. In Euro...

2021-05-0734 min

The Cannabis Enigma The marijuana conspiracyWhat happens when you lock 20 women in a hospital for nearly 100 days and make them smoke two joints each night? Well, if it were up to the Canadian researchers responsible for the experiment, we’d never know.Nearly half a century later, the story of the at times cruel experiment is being told in a new film — ”The Marijuana Conspiracy.”Speaking with The Cannabis Enigma podcast this week are director and producer Craig Pryce and one of the original women who took part in the cannabis-fueled experiment, Doreen Brown.What started out as a fun es...

2021-04-2341 min

The Cannabis Enigma So you think you know about cannabis?As both a regulated medicine and something people use for wellness and even recreation, the information gaps that exist for cannabis users are unprecedented.“Any other medication and you’re lawfully entitled to speak to a pharmacist,” explains Dr. Cody Peterson, a clinical pharmacist and medical cannabis professional. “The law states, you must be ensured the opportunity to speak with someone like me.” With cannabis, Dr. Peterson, continues, your best source of education is often a budtender with nothing more than a high school education.“I’m here to tell you that there is more going o...

2021-04-0946 min

Age of Info Mushrooms, Cannabis & the Future of Healthcare with Codi PetersonCodi Peterson is a practicing paediatric pharmacist with the rare type of brilliance it takes to translate the complex into the consumable. Codi uses his diverse pharmacological knowledge to unpack the science that is us in a way that just makes sense. Utilising his passion for cannabis and the endocannabinoid system, and with a strong knack for education, Codi has become a valuable source of information in the wonderful new age of medicine we’re headed towards, with his pharmacology and pharmacotherapy experience providing a brilliant toolkit from which to dissect the medical potential of not only can...

2021-04-011h 19

The Cannabis Enigma What every budtender needs to hearCannabis is becoming more mainstream and available to nearly one in three Americans, yet most cannabis consumers aren’t educated enough to buy the right products for their needs. Apart from poor experiences, this can lead to unhealthy consumption. For Matthew O’Brien, editor and founder of the Four PM newsletter, one of the most important places to start is by setting their expectations properly — primarily that “cannabis affects everyone differently.” In this episode of The Cannabis Enigma podcast, Matthew unpacks how that lack of information negatively impacts the industry.As Matthew explains in the episode, bu...

2021-03-2637 min

The Cannabis Enigma Can medical cannabis survive adult-use legalization?Very few medical cannabis advocates are against the full legalization of the plant for all adults. But sometimes one unintended consequence of adult-use legalization is that the market no longer caters to medical patients.“Medical users, over time, are finding that the products that they want and need — they can no longer find on the shelves, or those products are more expensive,” explains Dr. Ruth Fisher, an economist who specializes in the market dynamics of cannabis. “And so they're kind of getting squeezed out. And I think that that's a real problem.”In this episode of The Can...

2021-03-1359 min

The Cannabis Enigma How Mara Gordon got her startWhen Mara Gordon started using medical cannabis there wasn’t any lab testing — or any way to know how much of each cannabinoid or terpene was in a given strain . There was definitely no way of ensuring that you got the same effect from it consistently.So she drew on her training as a process engineer and decided to start doing it herself.Gordon has been featured in the Netflix documentary, Weed the People, and owns and operates two medical cannabis companies. One of the things she does is collect and analyze data about...

2021-02-1123 min

The Cannabis Enigma The women of cannabisA lot has changed for the cannabis industry in the last 10 years. Yet, one thing we can’t seem to shake is the negative stigma that follows it around. In this episode, we speak with a woman who once feared and dismissed cannabis, only to become an activist for it in later life. “I thought it was dangerous,” says Joyce Gerber, “I believed it killed brain cells.” This all changed for Joyce when she and her husband traveled to Denver to experience cannabis under the guidance of industry expert, Goldie from City Sessions. Ever since then, Joyce...

2021-01-2937 min

The Cannabis Enigma Finding 'releaf': put data in your pipe and smoke itFinding the right cannabis product can be a daunting task for anyone, let alone a new medical patient without any guidance.When you walk into a hardware store, pharmacy, or even a liquor store, if you don't know exactly what product will meet your needs there's someone educated enough to point you to the right product and the data to back up that recommendation, says Tyler Dautrich, COO of Releaf."That's not really available in the cannabis industry," he explained on the Cannabis Enigma podcast. "That's where we're trying to fill that need and plug...

2021-01-1636 min

The Cannabis Enigma Can family farms compete in cannabis?When Kevin Nafte and his wife moved from Northern California’s Emerald Triangle to Uruguay, they already knew that they wanted to empower small, family farms to compete in the global cannabis industry. They had seen it work in California, and were determined to bring a similar model to South America.Less than three years later, they have 11 farms in their network and have already exported tons of cannabis to Europe.Speaking on The Cannabis Enigma podcast, Nafte explained the social and environmental vision of his company, YVY Life Sciences, and why he believes that th...

2020-12-2346 min

The Cannabis Enigma The right dose & strain, with Dr. Dustin Sulak“Start low and go slow,” the widespread refrain for finding the right dose of cannabis, is actually only half the phrase, Dr. Dustin Sulak explains on The Cannabis Enigma podcast. “But [people] often leave off the rest of the sentence — it's start low, go slow, and don't be afraid to go all the way."Dr. Sulak, a practicing physician and renowned cannabis educator, gives his recommendations for how to choose a cannabis strain, why we need to get rid of the terms indica and sativa once and for all, and how the way you take your cannabis can have...

2020-12-0357 min

The Cannabis Enigma What Biden means for cannabisIn some ways, cannabis won the 2020 general elections. Legalization measures won with healthy majorities in five separate states. The Biden-Harris platform was also the most progressive on cannabis than any other major party candidate in history. So what should we expect in the next four years?“It’s not going to be as exciting as people hope, unfortunately,” Founder and President of Americans for Safe Access Steph Sherer said on The Cannabis Enigma podcast.It’s not likely that Democrats will have full control of the Congress, without which it would be difficult to enact broad re...

2020-11-1945 min

The Cannabis Enigma The endocannabinoid system demystifiedHow much do you know about the Endocannabinoid System — the system present in nearly every part of the human body that helps maintain balance, and which the chemicals in cannabis can help regulate?Dr. Rachel Knox explains everything you need to know about the Endocannabinoid System in a special episode brought to you and originally published by The Cannabis Conversation podcast, hosted by Anuj Desai.“In a basic sense, it’s this massive neurotransmitter system inside of our bodies,” Dr. Knox explains, “that keeps us in balance, that keeps us healthy. It modulates and controls every phys...

2020-11-0754 min

The Cannabis Enigma Writing the book on CBDWith so many products and so much conflicting information out there, how is a prospective patient supposed to figure out if CBD is for them? How do they learn to use it? And who is going to sift through all the science?Those are some of the questions that author Mary Biles set out to answer in her new book, “The CBD Book: The Essential Guide to CBD Oil.” [15:10] In an interview on The Cannabis Enigma podcast, Biles discusses with host Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man how aside from explaining the science, it was regular patients’ stories that mo...

2020-10-2248 min

The Cannabis Enigma Cannabis as an addiction treatmentWhen Dr. Joseph Morgan worked in addiction medicine, his clinic wouldn’t even admit patients if their primary substance was cannabis. Years later, he developed a treatment protocol to treat opioid addicts with cannabis.“CBD will reduce cravings, whether it's for cigarettes, whether it's for heroin or cocaine. THC has impacts on the endogenous opioid system to get the body to release its own opioids,” Dr. Morgan said in an interview on The Cannabis Enigma podcast. “There's a lot of benefits for using cannabis and THC to treat opioid addiction.”Dr. Morgan has brought cannabis research t...

2020-10-0847 min

The Cannabis Enigma Dr. Ethan Russo: How cannabis can be betterThe cannabis that most people have access to isn't what it could be. A big part of that is a result of the way the plant has been bred to have high THC levels for the recreational market over the years."For the most part, around the world, we're still dealing with cannabis that is mostly high THC and high myrcene, which is gonna be very sedating, producing what we call colloquially couch lock, where the person feels immobilized," Dr. Ethan Russo explains on The Cannabis Enigma podcast. "So that might be fine for the person that's...

2020-09-2452 min

The Cannabis Enigma CBD Nation: Cannabis science for the masses“The scientific material, which is complicated, if it is presented in a way that one can understand and really appreciate, can be a game changer in terms of shattering stigmas regarding cannabis,” explains David Jacubovic, producer of the new documentary CBD Nation.The film, which was released last week, accomplishes what many have tried and failed to do: shatter the taboos around medical cannabis.“There's nothing that really makes you accept something more than understanding it,” Jacubovic says on The Cannabis Enigma Podcast.In a wide-ranging interview, Jacubovic talks about his decision to put a fo...

2020-09-1044 min

The Cannabis Enigma Cannabis at the bar?Marijuana has come a long way since the days of Reefer Madness and when you first learned about it from a DARE officer. But will it ever be treated like wine, with curated tastings available at high class events?That’s exactly what Dan Braunstein is trying to accomplish — at least until the coronavirus shut down the idea of social gatherings.His Los Angeles based company, Grassfed, hosts cannabis-themed events that aren’t actually about cannabis, where you can sample a flight of different terpene-infused vapes or beverages at the bar.“Cannabis should be, even...

2020-08-2749 min

The Cannabis Enigma The fight for legalization — and accessTwelve states will vote on cannabis legalization measures this November. Those ballot measures — and the momentum that has given a majority of Americans legal access to cannabis — don’t come out of nowhere. Groups like Americans for Safe Access have played a huge role in the cannabis legalization that has taken place over the past two decades.But legalization isn’t the end of the story. Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean everyone has access. “There's lots of patients that don't even qualify to access cannabis in their state even though there's a medical program,” Executive Direct...

2020-08-1350 min

The Cannabis Enigma Cannabis in your local pharmacy?“In a perfect world, we'd see cannabis available in pharmacies, just like any other drug or supplement. And if you don't need the pharmacist's help, great — somebody else will,” says cannabis pharmacist Dr. Melani Kane.In some US states, pharmacists are required to be on site at cannabis dispensaries to help with dosing and to watch out for potential drug interactions. And cannabis, CBD in particular, can affect the ways other medications work in your body.For patients, just having a medically knowledgeable resource available can ease some of their anxiety, Dr. Kane says. Explaining what t...

2020-07-3030 min

The Cannabis Enigma The cannabis nurse is inKatherine Golden voted against cannabis legalization when it was on the ballot in her home state of Colorado. A lot has changed since then.Today she runs a free telephone hotline staffed by fellow nurses trained in cannabis medicine, available to answer anyone’s questions about medical cannabis, what CBD does, and anything in between. And there are a lot of questions.“It's all those beginning questions that someone rightfully so doesn't want to pay $100, $200, $300 for a clinician to ask him some of these questions and just be told, ‘Oh yeah...

2020-07-1633 min

The Cannabis Enigma Can cannabis treat ADHD?“We have to listen to our patients,” Dr. Kirsten Muller-Vahl repeats several times. It was hearing her patients with Tourette’s, ADHD and other neurological conditions tell her how they got relief by self-medicating with cannabis, after all, that drove her to become one of the world’s premier cannabinoid researchers.But that type of anecdotal evidence isn’t enough. “In the end you always need controlled trials because otherwise you cannot differentiate between pharmacological effects and placebo effects,” she explains.Today, Dr. Muller-Vahl is conducting a broad clinical study on using cannabis to treat Tourette’s in...

2020-07-0228 min

The Cannabis Enigma More than just a medical cardFor many patients — and if we’re being honest, for many doctors as well — getting a medical marijuana recommendation is a one-time affair. It’s a box to check and then you’re on your own. But it shouldn’t be that way — and doesn’t have to be.“People need more than just some guidance of ‘try some medical marijuana,’” says Dr. Steven Salzman, medical director for adult medicine at Leafwell, a network of online medical cannabis clinics.Getting that first appointment is easy, of course. For patients in 18 US states, the time it takes from logging onto...

2020-06-1142 min

The Cannabis Enigma Cannabis and...human rights?With dozens of countries having legalized medical marijuana and full legalization gaining speed across the globe, it’s easy to forget how the war on drugs drove so much foreign policy for so long — and how ravaging it was for mostly impoverished communities in countless countries.That has been overwhelmingly positive — in some ways revolutionary, says Pien Metaal, a Senior Project Officer at the Transnational Institute’s Drugs and Democracy program.“[Those changes] have made it possible for patients who are ill to access cannabis as a medicine,” Metaal said on The Cannabis Enigma podcast. “What we still...

2020-05-2220 min

The Cannabis Enigma The first puff doesn't always workWhen Emily Earlenbaugh was diagnosed with anxiety and chronic pain from fibromyalgia, her doctors put her on prescription medications — and they worked. A few years later, however, those same medications were causing severe side effects. So she tried cannabis.“I would try some type of cannabis that wouldn’t work for me. I would try it out and I get much more anxious or I would feel sicker,” Earlenbaugh recalled on The Cannabis Enigma Podcast. “But then other types of cannabis were life changing. I would just take a little puff and instantly my anxiety would melt away. My p...

2020-05-0834 min

The Cannabis Enigma Using cannabis to treat autismJust four years ago, pediatrician Dr. Orit Stolar was dead set against using cannabis to treat the autistic children under her care. “I would say, ‘you’re off the wall — this is a dangerous drug, it’s illegal.'”Today, she is running one of the only clinical trials in the world looking at how cannabis can help autistic children, and seeing results in her clinic.So what changed?“One kid,” Dr. Stolar explained on The Cannabis Enigma podcast. One of her patients came for a periodic visit vastly improved. “I was very sure it’s not some...

2020-04-2329 min

The Cannabis Enigma No time for clinical trialsWhen Catherine Jacobson’s three-year-old son had exhausted all of the treatments available for his rare, life-threatening form of epilepsy, she wasn’t about to just give up.“I began hearing stories from families with children with severe epilepsy and that they were treating their kids with cannabis and they were reporting good outcomes,” Dr. Jacobson said on The Cannabis Enigma Podcast. “So of course, I was interested.”Those families, however, were making their own medicines from cannabis and there was no way to guarantee consistency. So she put her PhD in neuroscience to use and set up a...

2020-04-0227 min

The Cannabis Enigma Cannabis in the age of COVID-19Should you stop smoking and try different methods for taking cannabis because of the coronavirus pandemic? Does cannabis affect your immune system? Can marijuana help relieve the stress and anxiety of isolation caused by COVID-19 public health measures?“We haven’t found evidence either way,” Dr. Roni Sharon says on The Cannabis Enigma Podcast about whether cannabis can boost the immune system. “If [cannabis] is relieving your stress or anxiety or treating chronic pain and that makes you stronger,” Dr. Sharon adds, “that’s a big immune system booster. We know that stress reduces your immune system...

2020-03-1915 min

The Cannabis Enigma Healing incurable wounds with cannabisWhen Dr. Vincent Maida first starting recommending medical cannabis to cancer patients over two decades ago, he was viewed as an outcast by many of his colleagues in the medical community.“There was zero [cannabis] curricula when I went to medical school,” Dr. Maida told The Cannabis Enigma Podcast. “And of course, the way medical students are socialized — it’s to think in a certain way, and if you try to think outside of those parameters, you’re deemed a bit of a heretic.”Fast forward a few years, and Dr. Maida, today an associate professor at t...

2020-03-0518 min

The Cannabis Enigma When your kid needs cannabisWhen Alfie Dingley’s mother first broached the idea of giving her epileptic son cannabis, their neurologist threatened to call social services.So she got a new doctor, moved her family to the Netherlands, and found a treatment that worked for Alfie’s seizures, caused by an extremely rare mutation of epilepsy shared by only nine other boys in the entire world.“He was in hospital every week with hundreds of seizures,” Hannah Deacon explained on The Cannabis Enigma Podcast. After starting the cannabis treatment, Alfie’s seizures became less and less frequent.“So we carrie...

2020-02-2028 min

The Cannabis Enigma Cannabis drug interactions, with Dr. Roni SharonWhen you go to the pharmacy to fill a prescription, the pharmacist checks to see if there could be any adverse drug interactions. Your doctor usually does the same. Do we need to be treating medical marijuana similarly? And who should be responsible?Dr. Roni Sharon speaks about how cannabis interacts with other medications, how he monitors his patients who use medical marijuana for drug interactions, and why treating cannabis like any other medication would solve many of the problems we face today.Host Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man asks Dr. Sharon about whether cannabis interacts with...

2020-02-0611 min

The Cannabis Enigma What the heck is hemp? with Joao GamaWhen João Gama started practicing law in the cannabis space, working on regulation in the Portuguese and European markets, “to be honest, no one around knew a lot about it other than criminal lawyers that would defend drug dealers.”“So I started and soon I became very immersed in the drug policy debates in Portugal and abroad,” Gama says on The Cannabis Enigma Podcast.Gama breaks down the difference — or lack thereof, depending on whether you’re talking law or botany — between hemp and marijuana, what needs to change before patients have access to standardized CB...

2020-01-2320 min

The Cannabis Enigma Cannabis bedside manner, with Janosch Kratz, MDWhen Janosch Kratz first sees a patient about medical cannabis, beyond their medical history, he wants to know how they react to other medications and even alcohol.If someone gets drunk off half a beer, he explains on The Cannabis Enigma Podcast, he’s more likely to start them on a lower dose of cannabis. And because cannabis is most often prescribed for chronic conditions, taking it slow and getting it right is more important than immediate relief.“To estimate what kind of patient I have in front of me is one of the most impo...

2020-01-0928 min

The Cannabis Enigma Cannabis data for doctors: Mara GordonWhen Mara Gordon started using medical cannabis there wasn’t any lab testing — or any way to know how much of each cannabinoid or terpenes were in any given strain . There was definitely no way of ensuring that you got the same effect from it consistently.So she drew on her profession as a process engineer and decided to start doing it herself.Gordon has been featured in the Netflix documentary, Weed the People, and owns and operates two medical cannabis companies. One of the things she does is collect and analyze data about...

2019-12-2628 min

The Cannabis Enigma Cannabis got me off opiates after 25 yearsAfter nearly 25 years of taking prescription opiates to treat chronic pain caused by a severe car accident, a friend suggested that Michael Miller try cannabis. At the age of 54, he tried marijuana for the first time — and it changed his life.“I literally started crying heavily because I couldn’t believe that I was being introduced to my body for the first time in 25 years and that put me on a mission,” Miller says on The Cannabis Enigma Podcast. “I flushed my pills I felt the duty and obligation to help others like me, and to pay it back li...

2019-12-1219 min

The Cannabis Enigma How science is learning from patients about cannabisPatients have been using cannabis for much longer than scientists have been seriously studying its medical value and applications. Of course there’s no substitute for clinical trials, but that doesn’t mean we should dismiss patient experience as merely anecdotal, Tilray’s VP of patient research, Philippe Lucas, says.“We have 10 clinical studies either completed or underway, but we’re also equally committed to gathering real world evidence,” Lucas explains of his company’s dual approach to researching medical cannabis. “Ultimately patients can tell us a lot about what works best for specific conditions or what dosages are most...

2019-11-2838 min