Cannabis Confidential With Dr. Dina

Al Harrington | From The NBA To Cannabis. Not a user during his playing career and finding inspiration from his grandmother Viola, Al discovered the benefits of CBDs upon retirement, turning to medical cannabis for pain relief and inflammation issues. Recognizing the business opportunity that medical cannabis presented, Al dove headfirst into becoming one of the most public cannabis entrepreneurs in the industry. During their conversation, the Green Rush team and Al discuss how his work ethic in basketball prepared him to become a successful entrepreneur, how he was able to change former NBA commissioner David Stern’s mind on the medical benefits of cannabis and the hypocrisy of alcohol endorsements and sponsorships versus cannabis.

Dr Tim Shu | Multiple therapeutic uses of cannabis for pets. Dr. Shu is the founder and chief executive officer of VETCBD. Dr. Shu founded VETCBD so pets could safely benefit from the multiple therapeutic uses of cannabis. By combining his expertise in veterinary medicine with his knowledge of medical cannabis, Dr. Shu formulates VETCBD products to be safe and effective for use in animals. As chief executive officer, Dr. Shu manages direction and strategy at VETCBD, and oversees research and development, marketing, sales, and support.

Nichole West | Bridging The Gap Between Cannabis Industry Leaders And Mainstream Businesses. Nichole is a nationwide Cannabis Business, Licensing & Efficiency Expert. With over 10 years in the cannabis industry, she has worked for large cannabis marketing companies like WeedMaps.com and Rosebud Magazine and has also had success in 45+ cannabis business applications, opened 20 retail locations in four states, overseen over 400 employees, and has helped scale over 150,000 square feet of cultivation. She is the founder and managing partner of Inclusive Cannabis, a full-service cannabis business development firm. Nichole West is a senior adviser of a private equity investment firm where she and her company perform due diligence on cannabis businesses seeking funding. Additionally, she serves as the Director of operations for Blunt Talks, a series of engaging speeches & networking events that are focused on cultivating professional relationships that are bridging the gap between cannabis industry leaders and mainstream businesses while showcasing some of the most amazing brands in the business. Nichole shares her story of how she was charged in connection with an alleged illegal multimillion-dollar “looping” scheme that allowed some customers to make multiple purchases a day.

Laganja Estranja an American choreographer and drag queen also know by Jay Evan Jackson. Laganja competed on the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, finishing in eighth place. The drag illusionist, dancer, TV personality and activist made a name for herself in L.A., performing at local clubs (she got her start in drag by winning a lip-sync competition at Dreamgirls in West Hollywood) and as a contestant repping Los Angeles on RuPaul's Drag Race (season 6).

Companies dedicated to promoting medical cannabis research with Dr. Ethan Russo. Dr. Dina speaks with Dr. Ethan Russo, Director of Research and Development for the International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute (ICCI). Dr. Ethan Russo is a world-renowned authority on the medicinal use of cannabis; an academic researcher, author and industry leader whose expansive knowledge of cannabis therapeutics spans history, cultures and its myriad applications for improved health and wellbeing. A board-certified neurologist and former Senior Medical Advisor at GW Pharmaceutics, Dr. Russo is currently Director of Research and Development of the International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute, a consortium of international academic institutions and private companies dedicated to promoting medical cannabis research.

medical Cannabis pioneer and entrepreneur and Award-winner, Maya Elisabeth speaks with Dr Dina following the recent Hall of flowers Event in California. Beloved actress and talk-show host, Whoopi Goldberg, is no stranger to speaking her mind and that includes advocating for the therapeutic use of medical cannabis to mitigate pain. After experiencing the therapeutic properties of cannabis to alleviate menstrual cramps, Whoopi sought out a partner to create and launch a cannabinoid product focused on women’s pain relief. This led her to Maya Elisabeth, CEO of OmEdibles and eleven-time winner of the High Times Cannabis Cup, who co-founded Whoopi & Maya with Goldberg in 2015. Since then, they have grown from a staff of four people to 18 people and provide products designed to help women mitigate pain to partners in California and Colorado.

Chongs Choice with the man himself, Tommy Chong. When you hear the name Tommy Chong you immediately think of Cannabis. As one-half of the legendary comedy duo Cheech & Chong he helped pioneer a completely unique brand of comedy directed at the counter-culture movement of the early ’70s. The pair came to define a generation of young entertainers and single-handedly launched the genre of Stoner Comedy. And at the heart of this brand of entertainment was, of course, cannabis. On screen and off Tommy became a vocal advocate for his favorite herb. In a time where cannabis had to be talked about in whispers, Tommy was a loud voice for the advocacy movement, working tirelessly to destigmatize the use of this healing plant. Now that society has moved in a more positive direction regarding the medicinal and recreational use of cannabis, Tommy’s voice continues to ring out loudly, touting its benefits and place in society. His message has never changed, and his passion has remained as strong as it was on stage many years ago. Now Tommy is thrilled to share that passion and knowledge of cannabis with the rest of the world. Using his lifelong connections in the industry, he has made it his personal mission to share the very best product available with his fans and fellow herb connoisseurs. If anyone knows weed, its Tommy. And now fans of comedy and cannabis alike can experience the strains and products that Tommy himself has hand selected. There really is only one choice, Chongs Choice.

Today on Cannabis Confidential we speak to Shavo Odadjian, a founding member of System of a Down. Shavo's fans also know him as a producer, painter, director, and actor. The Grammy winner can now add cannabis entrepreneur to the list as well with the launch of 22Red.The multi-talented artist, who launched the 22Red fashion line, will debut pre-rolls and a disposable vape line this fall with vape cartridges, battery packs and other high-quality products to follow. Shavo has developed a lifestyle brand that fosters creativity, promotes community and incorporates music, fashion and activism into the 22Red experience. His ambitious new brand promises to bring an interactive and unifying vision that helps elevate cannabis culture to new heights.

Dr. Dina welcomes Amy Anonymous, the Owner/Operator of AmyAnonymous.ca to discuss the beginning of adult use cannabis legalization throughout Canada, but it comes with a load of restrictions and obstacles. They discuss the bulk of cannabis purchases are coming from online sales available in all provinces and territories, whether via private retailers or through government-run websites. They also point out distinctions across the county with respect to age limits and retail models. Check out a full summary of what you need to know to buy cannabis in Canada.

Today's guest is David Wienir the author of Amsterdam Exposed. David is a business affairs executive at United Talent Agency and entertainment law instructor at UCLA Extension. Before UTA, he practiced law at two of the top entertainment law firms where he represented clients such as Steven Spielberg and Madonna. This is his fourth book. Previous books include Last Time: Labour’s Lessons from the Sixties (co-authored with a Member of Parliament at the age of 23), The Diversity Hoax: Law Students Report from Berkeley (afterword by Dennis Prager), and Making It on Broadway: Actors’ Tales of Climbing to the Top (foreword by Jason Alexander). Before becoming a lawyer, he was a professional river rafting guide, a speechwriter in the British House of Commons, and a host of Estonia Today on Estonia National Radio. He is also a founder and the first musical director of the Oxford Alternotives, Oxford University’s oldest a cappella close harmony group. He was educated at Columbia, Oxford, The LSE, Berkeley Law, and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and is married to Dr. Dina, a pioneer of the medical cannabis movement and the inspiration for the Nancy Botwin character in the show Weeds. They live in West Hollywood with their teacup Brazilian Yorkie named Lola.

Today on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is Joined by Elizabeth Ho who stars as Jenny in Netflix's new highly anticipated ensemble comedy series Disjointed alongside Kathy Bates (Ruth). The timely and much buzzed about Disjointed is created and executive produced by comedy legend Chuck Lorre with whom Elizabeth worked with on Two and a Half Men.

Dr. Dina continues the discussion on the Future of California Marijuana Legalization with Diane Goldstein, ‎Executive Board Member for ‎Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP).

Dr. Dina discusses the Future of California Marijuana Legalization with Diane Goldstein, ‎Executive Board Member for ‎Law Enforcement Against Prohibition.

Dr. Dina formally introduces the cannabis world to one of her closest friends in music, top-selling hip hop recording artist, and entrepreneur 2 Chainz.

Gridiron and Cannabis discussion as Dr Dina welcomes former offensive linemen with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears Eben Britton.

Today on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is joined by Veteran Jose Martinez, who lost three limbs in Afghanistan and found relief to his pain with medical cannabis. Jose stepped on an IED in Afghanistan and both of his legs and right arm were blown off. The loss of his limbs forced him to rely on pain pills which caused an addiction, leading him to believe he would soon be dead. Jose then found an alternative and turned to cannabis as medicine which has helped him regain his strength, manage his enormous pain, and live his life the way he deserves.. happy and healthy. Jose now dedicates his life to helping other veterans find relief through the Weed for Warriors Project.Weed for Warriors Project was started in the San Francisco Bay Area by an OEF United States Marine Corps Veteran who found relief from his service connected disabilities through medical marijuana and the fellowship of other like minded Veterans within the cannabis community. With the help of organizations like Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance, Weed for Warriors Project is able to provide Veterans with medical marijuana information, a safe place to fellowship with other Veterans and safe access to free medicine with proof of service/ current medical recommendation.

Today on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is joined by rapper, model and fashion designer Lil Debbie. Debbie started a solo career, releasing a series of singles with rappers RiFF RaFF and former White Girl Mob group member V-Nasty. Soon after her collaboration with RiFF RaFF she released her first mixatpe titled Keep It Lit. Following the release of the mixtape, Debbie put out 4 EP's titled Queen D, California Sweetheart, California Sweetheart Pt. 2, and Young B!tch.Lil Debbie has launched her new edible and strain line “Cakes” at the Blazers Cup in December. They are a “Twinkie” like edible that is 150mgs, with pink frosting in the middle and a purple/pink design of frosting on the outside. The edibles are made from her new strain she calls “Cakes” an indica hybrid. Currently the line is only available in California. She has major plans to continue to build her brand within the cannabis space.

Today on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is joined by Dennis Peron, a cannabis and LGBT activist. After serving in Vietnam, Dennis moved to San Francisco, eventually becoming known for his co-authoring of Proposition 215 – California’s Compassionate Use Act of 1996. In the 1970's, Peron ran the “Big Top marijuana supermarket” from home, and was essential to the passage of a 1978 initiative to allow the personal use of cannabis in San Francisco.Though the initiative was never adopted by law enforcement, Dennis organized Proposition P in 1991. Dennis also founded the city’s first medical cannabis club, the Church Compassion Center, in 1993. Two years later he opened the Cannabis Buyers Club in San Francisco, which is said to be where the medical cannabis movement was born. The Cannabis Buyers Club were fielding Proposition 215 to San Francisco patients before it passed in 1996.

Dr Dina welcomes accomplished actor and multi-platinum selling rapper Shad Moss, best known for his stage name, Bow Wow. Moss takes us into how he was discovered by Snoop Dogg, and how it led into a thriving career in entertainment. We learn about how his chance encounter with Snoop Dogg got him his big break in music, and how he has been able to parlay that into a thriving career in television (CSI Cyber, 106 & Park) and movies (Fast and Furious, Roll Bounce).Shad also tell us about some of his on the set experiences and his ongoing transition from changing his persona from Lil Bow Wow to Bow Wow, and how he wants to introduce the world to Shad Moss while still honoring his Bow Wow brand.

Dr. Dina continues her conversation with Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy and Tony-award winning actress Whoopi Goldberg.

Dr. Dina talks to Whoopi Goldberg on Using Cannabis For Treating Menstrual Cramps

FDA Regulating Vape Pens Coming Soon as the Dr Dabber team of Pantelis Antaliotis and Johnray Strickland talk to Dr. Dina about the recent announcement .

Today on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is joined by David Labrava aka DL, Happy from the popular television series Sons of Anarchy. David was born in Miami, Florida which definitely plays a part in his love for Cuban coffee. He spent his childhood in Europe and later lived in Los Angeles and Oakland, California. DL wasnt always an actor, he was originally hires to be the Technical Advisor for Sons of Anarchy and eventually was cast as Happy. He was part of the show from the start until its finale in 2014. Outside of his acting career, DL started a movie production company called Artful Dodger Filmworks and launched an animal aid-benefiting clothing line that he named DOGKULCHA. He also takes pride in his work as a glass and tattoo artist. David recently wrote his first book titled Becoming a Son.

Today on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is joined by Brian Dwyer aka Dadvocate aka Waldos Dad. Brian is a Philadelphia father who says cannabis oil helped save his young child's life. He launched an online campaign hoping to raise $3,000 to finish a film about his son's experience after his cancer diagnosis in 2014. Brian's son Waldo is not 2 years old.By the next day, nearly 200 people had contributed more than twice that amount toward "Waldo on Weed: A Documentary." Brian wrote that Waldo became violently sick after beginning chemotherapy for a rare form of eye cancer and the then six-month-old stopped crawling, laughing and eating. Though it was against the law in Pennsylvania, Dwyer said his family decided to start giving his son cannabis oil and "we were absolutely floored by the results." Dwyer said Waldo stopped puking and stopped losing weight. Waldo is now tumor free and Dwyer wrote that "cannabis oil was one of the biggest contributing factors" to his son's success.

Today on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is joined by Bree Whitehead, Owner of Stoned Media Group. Stoned Media Group encompasses every aspect of cannabis culture. Whether you are looking for viral videos, legalization news, financial updates, celebrity endorsements, trending stories, or just really hot naked women who love to smoke weed, our portfolio of brands has it covered.

Today on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is joined by Nick Hexum vocalist and guitarist of the multi-platinum alternative rock band 311.After two years of extensive research and development, 311 has launched their highly anticipated disposable vape pen – the Grassroots Uplifter™. This sleek, state-of-the-art stainless steel pen requires no recharging, no refilling and is easy, discreet and convenient to use. Just pull it out and hit it. No cartridges, USB chargers or anything else needed.

Today on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is joined by Rico aka Phone Homie. Phone Homie is a world traveller and a graceful curator of the high-arts. His strength comes from his organic energy relying on the fruits of the land to fuel his journey.Phone Homie transcends the traditional color palette, existing between dimensions. He has a pledge of tolerance, a commitment to quality and an appreciation for harmony.On an endless search to establish community, Phone Homie bridges the gaps between traditional boundaries and creating proximity where distance once thrived.

Today on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is Joined by Amy Povah, former inmate and Founder of CAN-DO. CAN-DO is a nonprofit that advocates justice through clemency and educates the public about the reform of sentencing and conspiracy laws. Amy Povah was 28 years old when federal agents burst into her home and demanded that she either cooperate with their investigation into her then-husband, Sandy Pofahl’s illegal operation to manufacture ecstasy, or face an indictment for conspiracy that would mandate a sentence of 20 years to Life. Amy was sentenced to 24 years, 4 months, and served 9 years, 3 months. She was granted clemency on July 7th, 2000 by President Clinton.

Today on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is joined by Sarah Bofinger. Sarah Bofinger is a swimmer, a triathlete, a trainer, and a coach. She was born with hip dysplasia. After having arthritis and hip pain for years mostly affected by changes in the weather, she began to experience her worst pain yet in December of 2013. After experiencing such great pain, Sarah went to see an orthopedic physician to try to find a solution. He took some x-rays and told her she was fine, leaving her with unanswered questions about her pain and weather she should be taking anything for it. Her frustration began to grow now that she was taking all kinds of over-the-counter medications and prescriptions to try to help her arthritis and hip pain.A few months later she was invited to a seminar for fitness professionals on integrative wellness and how it can help with sports performance and physical recovery. The doctor at the event helped her learn about all the different natural supplements I could be taking to reduce her inflammation. The event was hosted by Nava Health and Vitality Center. Sarah started out taking the nutraceuticals and supplements, which were all made of natural ingredients, that were meant to help with inflammation, and began to feel a little better. She moved on to try out therapies including Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, IV Micronutrient Therapy, Massage Therapy, and Chiropractic Therapy. After trying out so many different ways to find out the source of her pain, she found that she is very allergic to both dairy and gluten. Sarah learned from her Nutrition Expert at Nava, that this could also be reason for her hip inflammation and pain, random stomach aches, acne, and low energy level. She has since cut both dairy and gluten out of her diet and feels great.

Today on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is joined by George Martorano. George Martorano is a writer and speaker who served 32 years of his life sentence for anon-violent crime he has been released in Oct 2015. Gorge was the longest serving first-time non-violent offender in the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the time of his release. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole in 1988 on drugs charges. His aim, as a free man, is to pass to others what he has learned through his unique experience, and to help.

Today on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is joined by comedian Jackie Long to discuss Cannabis and racism. A major issue in the cannabis industry, the world, politics and lifestyle is racism. Everyone is effected by racism at some point in their life, regardless of their background. Studies show that a black individual is 4 times as likely than a white individual to be arrested for marijuana possession. This study holds strong even though blacks and whites reportedly use cannabis at equal rates.Dr. Dina welcomes Jackie Long to share his opinions and personal experience with cannabis. Jackie Long is an actor and producer, known for his roles in Real Husbands of Hollywood, ATL, Grand Theft Auto V, and many more. Jackie stresses that regardless of stereotypes forced upon actors and musician with cannabis use, its is important to keep true to what you believe and be yourself no matter what.

Today on Cannabis Confidential the beautiful Dr. Dina is joined by Brendan Hill, Paper and Leaf Co-Founder and drummer of the band Blues Traveler. Paper and Leaf is the only recreational cannabis retail store located in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Co-owners Brendan Hill and Steven Kessler hand select the highest quality growers for consistent, top shelf products. Paper and Leaf believe education and cannabis go hand in hand in lessening the stigma against marijuana. All marijuana retail products of Paper and Leaf include gram bags, ounces, buds, edibles, topicals, pipes, and oils.

Dr. Dina is joined by Alaska Cannabis Legalization Activist Charlo Greene, the famous "F**k it, I quit" reporter. They chat about Charlo's take on the incident when she quit on live TV with "guns blazing." Charlo also discusses the state of Alaska and it's road towards legalization, and what she does to help this movement, including speaking at the upcoming Cannabis Cup in Jamaica.

Today on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is joined by Jason Beck, Co-Founder of Alternative Herbal Health Services. They chat all about their trip to Jamaica for the Cannabis Cup. Hear all about their experiences with the locals, as well as their experience at the convention where they won many awards!

Today on Cannacis Confidential we give a big "welcome back" to Dr. Dina! Coming back from her honey moon vacation, Dr. Dina invites her good friend Adam Ill to the show to chat about some of their goofy times together, as well as a little peek into Adams podcast show "Getting High With Adam," and his secret smoke sesh get together's.

Married with Children's Bud Bundy, David Faustino talks to Dr. Dina about the Hollywood Teen Club Scene at the night club David co-owned back in the day called Balistyx. They discuss the people that hung out there before they became famous, plus David talks about his first trip to a medical marijuana shop, Married With Children reunion rumblings and more.

Top selling rapper Trinidad James joins Dr. Dina to discuss his literal Growing and Learning More About Cannabis from attending his first cannabis networking event to his move to California. We also learn how Dr. Dina met Trinidad, and get a quick listen to his newly released single "Palm Trees"

Dr. Dina welcomes California-based Cannabis Advocate and YouTube Star Coral Reefer. From News Nug to StoneySundays, Coral shares with us all of the projects she's working on to inform and entertain online. She also discusses the public stigma associated with cannabis use.

Dr. Dina welcomes the author of Mary Jane: The Complete Marijuana Handbook for Women, Cheri Sicard. Commonly referred to as "the Martha Stewart of Weed", the former professional food writer and recipe developer turned medical marijuana patient and cannabis cook shares what led her to put together her best-selling book.

Dr. Dina speaks with Wayne Justmann, an advisor and consultant for medical cannabis dispensaries in California, and the first recipient of a California-issued Medical Marijuana card. Wayne explains how he has been able to maintain his health for decades despite being diagnosed HIV positive. He also discusses his work and support to lobby for the 1996 passage of California's Proposition 215.

Dr. Dina briefly shares with listeners the story of a family known best as the Kettle Falls 5, that was harassed by The DEA & The US Government and put on trial, and welcomes one of the family members, Rolland Gregg to share their story. Rolland takes us through his family's hardship from the bust to the court case where they were found not guilty on four of the five charges they faced yet were found guilty of manufacturing over 50 and under 100 marijuana plants.

Guest is Stephanie Landa, a marijuana caregiver, who went to jail at 60 for the cultivation of medical cannabis in the city of San Francisco and since her release has started The Human Solution to assist others still fighting the prison and legal system over marijuana laws and sentences.