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Aesculapius
Health Journalism: Mara Gordon

Aesculapius

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 27:07


Dr. Mara Gordon is a writer and primary care physician for Cooper University Healthcare in Camden, NJ. Listen to Mara discuss her motivations for writing about healthcare, ways to create change in our healthcare system and the rationale for size-inclusive medicine. Check out Dr. Gordon's work here: https://sites.google.com/view/mara-gordon/

The Money with Katie Show
“You Just Have to Keep Buying”: How Diet Culture Profits from Fatphobia

The Money with Katie Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 72:39


Welcome back to Part Two of our series, the Economics of Weight Loss Drugs. (If you haven't heard Part One, listen here!) Today, we're picking back up where we left off in our conversation with Lili Zarghami, a writer who got on (then off) a weight loss drug. Then we'll talk with Dr. Mara Gordon, a weight-neutral physician who deals with GLP-1s. Finally, I'll share my final thoughts and analysis on where the world of GLP-1 agonists is all headed and what it says about health, wealth, stigma, and class. Transcripts, show notes, production credits, and more can be found at: https://moneywithkatie.com/diet-culture. Money with Katie's mission is to be the intersection where the economic, cultural, and political meet the tactical, practical, personal finance education everyone needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Plate: Ditch diet culture, respect your body, and set boundaries.
#150: Medical Care Without Weight Stigma with Size-Inclusive Physician, Dr. Mara Gordon

Full Plate: Ditch diet culture, respect your body, and set boundaries.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 52:29


The first 45 minutes of this conversation are FREE! Listen to the extended version of this episode when you subscribe to Patreon here. Dr. Mara Gordon joins the pod to share what it means to be a size-inclusive physician and why it's time to rethink weight in medicine. We discuss why it's harmful to center medical care on a patient's weight, the stigma and negative health consequences of medical providers prescribing intentional weight loss, how to advocate for yourself with your physician, declining to be weighed at the doctor's, why BMI is so problematic, caring for and treating diagnoses without weight loss, and her thoughts on the GLP-1 hype. Mara also opens up about what she regrets as a physician prior to finding fat-positive medicine, and how she came to see the harms of anti-fat bias and diet culture more broadly.  In the EXTENDED version (a bonus episode that you can find at www.patreon.com/fullplate), Mara answers questions about: her concerns about GLP-1s like Ozempic, and what we can do to think about them differently how larger bodied humans can advocate for themselves at the doctor's office without giving the unwritten message that they're “noncompliant” or don't care about their health how to deal with being told weight loss will help a specific health condition (like diabetes, joint pain, sleep apnea) why folks in larger bodies need to receive the same treatments offered to thin-bodied folks how “obesity” as a pathological condition has its roots in the pharmaceutical industry, and it started in the 90s   More about Dr. Mara Gordon: Dr. Gordon is a family physician and writer based in Philadelphia. She worked in public health in Tanzania and Malawi before returning to the Philadelphia area to attend medical school at the Perelman School of Medicine at the  University of Pennsylvania, where she was awarded the Zervanos Family Medicine Award for a medical student going into family medicine. She cares for patients of all ages at the Cooper Family Medicine office at the Kroc Center in Camden. She loves working with medical students in preclinical and clinical educational settings. She teaches selectives in Narrative Medicine and Audio Storytelling and co-directs the Narrative Medicine Scholarly Concentration. She continues to write professionally about issues in contemporary medicine. Learn more about her here.    Check out Medical Students for Size Inclusivity here.  You can read more of Mara's work here: maragordonmd.com Here's more about AWSIM: www.weightinclusivemedicine.org Support the show on Patreon: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate Join the Full Plate Patreon right here! Group program: Good news! Enrollment is open for Abbie's next group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Administrative Support by Alexis Eades Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

Understanding Disordered Eating
149. Why Your Doctor Doesn't Need to Weigh You with Dr. Mara Gordon

Understanding Disordered Eating

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 38:56


Tweetable Quotes "It's pretty rare to find a doctor who practices from a weight-inclusive perspective." - Rachelle Heinemann   "Obesity stigma is extremely common in healthcare settings. People with larger bodies like consistently in research study after research study say, that healthcare settings are some of the most stigmatizing places that they go." - Dr. Mara Gordon   “Even the American Medical Association has said that clinicians shouldn't be using BMI to really be making decisions about their individual patients.” - Dr. Mara Gordon   "My approach as a size-inclusive doctor is basically like I let the patient initiate that conversation." - Dr. Mara Gordon   "Food is so important. It's so cultural. It's a way that we share community, a way that we show respect to people, and it really can change the way that people sort of experience food." - Dr. Mara Gordon Resources Dr. Mara Gordon's website   Dr. Mara Gordon's substack   Grab my Journal Prompts Here!   Grab the Replay of the Resistance in Treatment Webinar   Now accepting new clients! Find out if we're a good fit!      LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode.   Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here!   You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com  

Dietitians Dish
A Look At Size Inclusive Care, Weight Loss Drugs, and Weight Bias and Stigma, with Size Inclusive Provider Dr. Mara Gordon

Dietitians Dish

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 45:27


“Weight bias often predates degree completion, for doctors, and one study showed 67% of medical students exhibited overt (explicit) bias against patients in larger bodies, calling them “lazy, unmotivated, noncompliant, and unhealthy” (source).  It's no wonder so many people I meet with have such little desire to go to the doctor. Today's episode is an […] The post A Look At Size Inclusive Care, Weight Loss Drugs, and Weight Bias and Stigma, with Size Inclusive Provider Dr. Mara Gordon appeared first on Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Intuitive Eating Columbus OH.

The Reflective Doc Podcast
The Size-Inclusive Healthcare Revolution with Dr. Mara Gordon

The Reflective Doc Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 47:48


In this enlightening episode of The Reflective Mind Podcast, Dr. Reid speaks with Dr. Mara Gordon, a pioneer in the field of size-inclusive medicine. Dr. Gordon shares insights into her comprehensive approach to healthcare that prioritizes patients of all body sizes.We delve into how size-inclusive medicine goes beyond the numbers on a scale, focusing on holistic patient care, individualized treatment plans, and the importance of addressing weight bias in the medical field. Dr. Gordon discusses the impact of size discrimination, and practical strategies for other healthcare professionals to foster a more inclusive environment.Join us for an eye-opening conversation that redefines what it means to provide compassionate and equitable care. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply curious about how to make the medical system more inclusive, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable insights.Thanks for reading A Mind of Her Own! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Medical Students for Size-Inclusive Medicine can be found at https://sizeinclusivemedicine.org/our-story/Authors Recommended in Episode:* Lindy West* Roxane Gay* Kiese LaymonDr. Reid on Instagram: @jenreidmdThanks for listening to The Reflective Mind Podcast! Listening is free for all, so please share it with everyone!Also check out Dr. Reid's regular contributions to Psychology Today: Think Like a ShrinkDr. Mara Gordon is a family physician and writer based in Philadelphia. Her writing has appeared on NPR, in the New York Times, the Atlantic, the Philadelphia Inquirer, STAT News, and elsewhere. Please check out her newsletter, Chief Complaint, for more reflections on medicine, parenting, gender, and fatphobia.Dr. Gordon worked in public health in Tanzania and Malawi before returning home to attend medical school at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She stayed at Penn for residency training in Family Medicine and Community Health and was the 2018-2019 Health & Media Fellow at National Public Radio.She is now on the faculty at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, NJ, where she serves as a primary care physician for patients of all ages and teach medical students. Seeking a mental health provider? Try Psychology TodayNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255Dial 988 for mental health crisis supportSAMHSA's National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357)-a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.Disclaimer:The views expressed on this podcast reflect those of the host and guests, and are not associated with any organization or academic site. The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this website, blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services (911) immediately. You can also access the National Suicide Help Line at 1-800-273-8255 or call 988 for mental health emergencies. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amindofherown.substack.com

Planted with Sara Payan on Radio Misfits
Planted – Mara Gordon

Planted with Sara Payan on Radio Misfits

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 81:12


Sara welcomes back Mara Gordon where they talk about innovative uses of cannabinoids, patient-specific protocols, and the global acceptance and research of medical cannabis. [Ep118]

The Paul Ryder Tapes - Sex, Drugs, the Mondays and Me
The Best of The Paul Ryder Tapes Part Three

The Paul Ryder Tapes - Sex, Drugs, the Mondays and Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 105:41


The final part of a three part "best of" series - featuring choice cuts from The Paul Ryder Tapes series with late Happy Mondays bassist and founding member Paul Ryder and his ex-wife Angela Smith along with special guests Alan Howard, Rosemary Barratt, Sonny Ryder, Chico Ryder, Rowetta, Paul Popplewell, Jeanette Jackson, Daz Gilkinson, Danny Short, Pete Smith, Linda Ryder, Sandra Whelan, Gaz Whelan, Dolph Taylor, Alison Taylor, Steven Marcus, Sarah Nelson, Latch, Paul Davis, John Robb, Phil Saxe, Jason Godwin, Mara Gordon, Mani, Bez, Mark Day, Anthony "Muzzer" Murray, Dave Brettell, Clint Boon and Peter Hook. Hear about Happy Mondays trip to Brazil where they met Ronnie Biggs, Paul's son Chico's cancer battle, his infidelities and encounters with Mickey Rourke, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Prince. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Reports
Body positivity in the age of Ozempic

Post Reports

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 30:25


People are turning to drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight – but where do they fit in the body-positivity movement? Today on Post Reports, what some fat activists think of these drugs and how one doctor is talking about these medicines with her patients.Read more:Some companies are marketing GLP-1 drugs to body-positive influencers in the hopes that they'll market their products to their followers. Shane O'Neill is a style reporter at the Post and writes the Style Memo newsletter. When he heard about this marketing push, he reached out to some of these influencers and activists to get their take on whether these drugs had a place in their messaging.At the same time, many doctors are busy fielding questions from patients who are interested in taking these drugs to lose weight. Mara Gordon is a physician in New Jersey who is trying to stop weight stigma by practicing a size-inclusive approach to medicine – meaning she doesn't offer these drugs for weight loss. She doesn't think that these drugs can cure fatphobia, and so she tries to talk through patients' goals with them and orient the solutions away from weight loss.“So let's say I have a patient who doesn't have diabetes, but they say they want to lose weight. So we try to explore that – what are you hoping to achieve? What feels wrong in your life that feels related to, related to your body size?”Today's show was produced by Sabby Robinson. It was edited by Lucy Perkins and mixed by Sean Carter. Thanks to Monica Campbell and Ariel Plotnick. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Life Kit
Thoughts on Ozempic from a body-positive doctor

Life Kit

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 18:29


The popular weight loss drug Ozempic makes shedding pounds seem like magic. But the reality is more complicated, says family physician Dr. Mara Gordon. She explains why it's hard to talk about Ozempic without addressing weight stigma and diet culture.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Life Kit: Health
Thoughts on Ozempic from a body-positive doctor

Life Kit: Health

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 18:29


The popular weight loss drug Ozempic makes shedding pounds seem like magic. But the reality is more complicated, says family physician Dr. Mara Gordon. She explains why it's hard to talk about Ozempic without addressing weight stigma and diet culture.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast
Episode 396: Advocate Mara Gordon Talks About The Healing Power Of Cannabis

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 40:06


She has spoken to medical practitioners, advocates and families around the world about the amazing benefits of cannabis. You may have heard her through TEDx Talks or seen her in the documentary, Weed The People. Mara Gordon joins us from Mexico to talk about how cannabis helped both her and her husband and discusses the benefits of cannabis along with proper dosing for both young and old. This episode is jam packed with valuable information and well worth the listen.

iTunes - Insurance Journal TV
Cannabis 101 Talk on Workers' Comp and Medical Cannabis

iTunes - Insurance Journal TV

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 2:13


Mara Gordon, co-founder of Aunt Zelda's, Octopi Wellness, and Zelira Therapeutics, offers her take on the value of cannabis and why the insurance community should embrace and not … Read More » The post Cannabis 101 Talk on Workers' Comp and Medical Cannabis appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Lonestar Collective
VIDEO Episode 56: Mara Gordon of Aunt Zeldas

Lonestar Collective

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 56:12


Mara Gordon , cofounder of Aunt Zeldas is the guest for episode 56 of the Lonestar Collective Podcast. For more information on her business visit https://auntzeldas.org/ For her Ted Talk visit https://youtu.be/jyAGlb8PMRc Mara Gordon is a cannabis advocate, entrepreneur, and researcher. She has harnessed her background as a process engineer to create therapeutic dosing regimens for thousands of patients around the world, drastically improving their health, quality of life and longevity. Mara openly shares her knowledge about the therapeutic benefits of the cannabis plant – whether consulting with medical teams, through TEDx Talks or calling out hyperbole in the industry she cares so deeply about. Find us on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/txcancollective Twitter: https://twitter.com/txcannaco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/txcannabiscollective/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TexasCannabisCollective

Lonestar Collective
Episode 56: Mara Gordon of Aunt Zeldas

Lonestar Collective

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 52:13


Mara Gordon , cofounder of Aunt Zeldas is the guest for episode 56 of the Lonestar Collective Podcast. For more information on her business visit https://auntzeldas.org/ For her Ted Talk visit https://youtu.be/jyAGlb8PMRc Mara Gordon is a cannabis advocate, entrepreneur, and researcher. She has harnessed her background as a process engineer to create therapeutic dosing regimens for thousands of patients around the world, drastically improving their health, quality of life and longevity. Mara openly shares her knowledge about the therapeutic benefits of the cannabis plant – whether consulting with medical teams, through TEDx Talks or calling out hyperbole in the industry she cares so deeply about. Find us on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/txcancollective Twitter: https://twitter.com/txcannaco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/txcannabiscollective/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TexasCannabisCollective

Get Beyond Money
S5 EP3: Mara Gordon of Sprinkle Me Vegan Sweets Ftl

Get Beyond Money

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 25:05 Transcription Available


Sprinkle me this, sprinkle me that, sprinkle me vegan sweets. This is a delicious episode. Meet Mara Gordon, a Fort Lauderdale resident who started her vegan baking business during the pandemic. Her vegan cookies and desserts have been a hit around the Miami/Fort Lauderdale farmers markets. Learn how she began her successful side hustle all while planning a wedding and working full time. You can do it too! Airpods in, volume up, start your successful side hustle!  Head over to www.getbeyondmoney.tropicalfcu.com/get-beyond-money-quiz to see how much you could stop losing and start saving. For more GBM resource follow @TropicalFCU on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

The Canna Mom Show
Gretchen Gailey a Conservative Cannabis Communicator

The Canna Mom Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 44:17


Gretchen Gailey is a journalist, communications strategist and political policy maker. She is the founder of Panoptic Strategies, a consulting firm that works specifically with cannabis clients. In addition to her communications expertise, she has also worked with lawmakers to inform them on tax policy and provided the U.S. Senate Finance Committee with the data necessary to draft cannabis tax legislation. Cannabis and politics!Before joining the cannabis movement, Gretchen served as the Communications Director for Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA), the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. She has a wide depth of knowledge in communications stemming from more than ten-years of experience as a journalist with Fox News and NBC News in Washington, D.C. Gretchen has interviewed heads of state, covered natural disasters, political campaigns, terrorist trials and has told the stories of countless Americans across the country. But Joyce knows her has a regular contributor on The State of Cannabis, the stickiest news source on Clubhouse. On today's episode Joyce and Gretchen discuss political cannabis intersections and the value her conservative voice is adding to the cannabis conversation.Topics Discussed(1:32) Courage in Cannabis book available(3:22) Pot Pocket(3:50) University of Arizona and Green Flower(4:20) Cannabis Policy Advisor(5:00) Gretchen Gailey Introduction(6:04) The State of Cannabis (6:30) Susan Soares and State of Cannabis(12:10) Cannabis Economist(13:41) KCSA Congressional Cannabis Day Forum and Ricki Lake(13:53) Weed the People(14:14) Mara Gordon(21:30) New Frontier Data(24:12) Cannabis Relationships(28:00) The Daughters of the American Revolution(30:25) Safe Banking(35:00) The Future of Cannabis Delivery(39:30) 2022 Predictions(40:20) Industrial Hemp(42:35) Connect with Gretchen on Linked-In, Twitter and State of CannabisThe Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin and Bella Jaffe for writing and performing TCMS theme music

People are the Answer
Episode 8: Mara Gordon on treating seriously ill patients with cannabis around the world and on Netflix

People are the Answer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 81:31


In episode 8, Mara and Jeffrey discuss cannabis treatment protocols and education, global patient access, and much more... Links: Aunt Zelda's, Zelira Therapeutics, Society of Cannabis Clinicians, Weed the People on Netflix, Mary Janes: The Women of Weed Learn more: Mara Gordon is the co-founder of Aunt Zelda's™, Octopi Wellness, and Zelda Therapeutics (now Zelira Therapeutics). She specializes in the development of cannabis treatment protocols for seriously ill patients, and is a pioneer in medicinal cannabis globally. Aunt Zelda's™ line of products are the result of years of research & development in consultation with knowledgeable physicians and world-renowned researchers. Utilizing time-proven extraction processes improved with modern technology, Aunt Zelda's™ products offer precisely measured potency & purity that allows patients to dose to the milligram, unlocking the therapeutic potential of cannabis. Aunt Zelda's™ is manufactured by The Oil Plant. Previously, Mara worked as a process engineer, helping Fortune 500 companies create intelligent software. This experience has enabled her to take a detailed & scientific approach to medical cannabis. Her pioneering work in cannabis was recently chronicled in the Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein documentary, “Weed the People”, as well as Windy Borman's film “Mary Janes: The Women of Weed”, and Ben Daitz's "The Medicine in Marijuana". Mara is a Director of North Bay Credit Union (NBCU). She has been the keynote speaker at numerous conferences around the globe, and holds numerous advisory board positions including Zelira Therapeutics, CannPal, House of Saka, Patients Out of Time, and Marijuana Business Daily.

Cannabinoid Connect
#230: Mara Gordon, Cannabis Entrepreneur and Tedx Speaker

Cannabinoid Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 54:50


Mara Gordon is the Co-Founder of Aunt Zelda's™, Zelira Therapeutics, and OCTOPI Wellness as well as a Director of multiple organizations, including North Bay Credit Union.

The Cannabis Review
THE ART OF THE EXACT DOSAGE | Mara Gordon (Co-founder Aunt Zelda)

The Cannabis Review

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 16:00


On this episode, we are joined by Mara Gordon. Mara is a cannabis advocate, entrepreneur, and researcher. She has harnessed her background as a process engineer to create therapeutic dosing regimens for thousands of patients around the world, drastically improving their health, quality of life and longevity. Topics: 1. The Art of the Exact Dosage 2. Formal Clinical Cannabis Research 3. Industry Hyperbole Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 Episode Library - https://www.irishmedianetwork.com/the... Aunt Zelda - https://auntzeldas.org/

Head Change
Data Driven Medical Cannabis - Mara Gordon

Head Change

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 61:45


Mara Gordon is a cannabis advocate, entrepreneur, and researcher. She has harnessed her background as a process engineer to create therapeutic dosing regimens for thousands of patients around the world, drastically improving their health, quality of life and longevity. Mara openly shares her knowledge about the therapeutic benefits of the cannabis plant – whether consulting with medical teams, through TEDx Talks or calling out hyperbole in the industry she cares so deeply about. Mara rose to prominence through the company she co-founded, Aunt Zelda's. Back in 2011, Aunt Zelda's operated as a collective, bringing bespoke cannabis formulations to patients. As additional regulations were introduced in California, Mara standardized her most popular therapeutic oil blends, making them commercially available to patients through the respected Aunt Zelda's brand. With science as her North Star, Mara has pursued data-driven, plant-based medicine for numerous maladies. Seeking to engage a larger medical and patient community as well as to place the practice of medicine back into the hands of qualified medical practitioners, Mara launched Calla Spring Wellness, a telemedicine platform and clinical service utilized by physicians and nurses to guide them on incorporating cannabinoid-based medicines into their standard treatment plans. Calla Spring Wellnessis fueled by her careful data collection through Aunt Zelda's, along with years of research and development in consultation with knowledgeable physicians and world-renowned researchers. Unlike other pharmaceutical drugs with recommended dosage protocols, formal clinical research on cannabis has been unavailable in the U.S. because of its classification as a Schedule I drug, resulting in more anecdotal than factual information. Unwilling to be stymied by federal laws, Mara co-founded Zelda Therapeutics in Australia. The company brings together some of the world's leading researchers and clinicians active in the study and use of medicinal cannabis to treat a variety of ailments. Presently, Zelda is engaged in pre-clinical research for multiple forms of cancer and diabetes-related cognitive decline, as well as clinical trials for autism, chronic pain and insomnia. As interest in cannabis spreads, Mara continues to be an outspoken leader in the medical cannabis space. She has appeared on stage in front of audiences nationally and internationally and was featured in the films The Medicine in Marijuana, Mary Janes: Women of Weed, and the award-winning documentary Weed the People.

TOA.life Podcast
Dispelling the myths on Green: Prescribing cannabis through data. With Mara Gordon.

TOA.life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 40:22


Using cannabis for medicinal use has come a long way... BUT (there's always a 'but'). The ubiquitous products of CBD make this field seem like things are further progressed than they are. Newsflash: We have a long way to go. No fear: Data is here.Mara Gordon, Co-Founder of Aunt Zelda, Zelda Therapeutics, highlights the difference between the acclaimed CBD vs THC. Joined by Niko Woischnik, Mara clarifies how her company uses data to instruct doctors to prescribe the precise potency and dosage to patients seeking relief from a number of health conditions.Other topics to listen out for: Non-organic drug effects, advocating cannabis alongside treatments, and bringing about change in the healthcare system for the better.For more TOA content, subscribe to our NL (toa.berlin) and follow us on Instagram (@toaberlin), Twitter (@toaberlin), LinkedIn (toa-berlin) & Facebook (TechOpenAir).Support the show (https://paypal.me/TechOpenGmbH?locale.x=en_US)

Women Leading In Cannabis
0028 Mara Gordon | Aunt Zelda's

Women Leading In Cannabis

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 43:48


 Pursuing data-driven, plant-based medicine for numerous maladiesAs an entrepreneur, researcher and founder of Aunt Zelda's,  Mara Gordon is a well-known cannabis advocate.  She joins Kyra Reed to talk about harnessing her background as a process engineer to create therapeutic dosing regimens for thousands of patients around the world, drastically improving their health, quality of life and longevity.Produced by podCONXWeed The People 

The Cannabis Enigma
How Mara Gordon got her start

The Cannabis Enigma

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 23:53


When 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 cannabis products and how patients with different medical conditions respond to them. All of that data is packaged into software doctors can use to manage their patients' medical marijuana treatment.“I know how to collect data. I know how to analyze data. I know how to make incredibly good medicine, but [doctors] have to be the ones managing [their] patients' care,” Gordon says on The Cannabis Enigma Podcast.What's one of the most surprising things she's learned from all of that data? “The lack of correlation between the weight of the patient and the dose,” Gordon says. “That was shocking.”This episode was originally released in December 2019.Produced by Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man and Elana Goldberg, and edited and mixed by Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man. The Cannabis Enigma Podcast is a co-production of Americans for Safe Access and The Cannigma. Music by Desca.

How We Solve
How to Destigmatize Hemp with Mara Gordon of Aunt Zelda’s

How We Solve

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 24:12


Mara Gordon is the co-founder of Aunt Zelda’s™, The Oil Plant (TOP), Calla Spring Wellness, and Zelda Therapeutics (now Zelira Therapeutics). She is a cannabis advocate, entrepreneur, and researcher.

Professionally Cannabis
Mara Gordon, Founder, Aunt Zelda's

Professionally Cannabis

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 36:47


Another big hitter on the pod this week! Jonny and Oscar were joined by a true legend of the cannabis industry – Mara Gordon, the Founder of Aunt Zelda’s. As one of the pioneers in bringing cannabis medicines to patients, Mara takes us through her cannabis journey, speaking about crucial data collection from patients, clinical trials, her staring role in canna films and more.

Lit Up: Big Ideas in Cannabis Technology & Innovation
013 - Mara Gordon, Co - Founder, Aunt Zelda's

Lit Up: Big Ideas in Cannabis Technology & Innovation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 71:45


It’s so refreshing when you meet someone who understands what fulfills them and is actually doing it! It’s their calling. They’re mission driven. That is especially true for today’s guest: Mara Gordon, Co-Founder of Aunt Zelda’s. The drive to care for a loved one is a very powerful force. Mara, confronted with the challenge of helping her husband, when traditional methods had failed, turned to Cannabis. The impact was immediate, but unfocused. The obstacle in turning to Cannabis was that there was no data on effective dosing. She wanted a prescription, but ended up with a picnic! To a Process Engineer that is unacceptable. The ensuing journey in treating her husband, herself, loved ones, and eventually others embarked Mara down the road to solve the dosing issue for Cannabis. In the documentary “Weed the People”, and her TED Talk “Cannabis: Separating the Science from the Hype”, shares part of Mara’s journey of applying a collaborative, qualitative approach, in uncovering effective dosing for Cannabis. Her Aunt Zelda’s oil heavy Carrot Cake recipe was the perfect delivery method for some of those initial doses. That mission has now expanded to 4 companies, to deliver data-driven, Cannabis-based plant medicines, research, and knowledge for practitioners. Please enjoy the Amazing Founder’s Journey of Mara Gordon, Co-Founder of Aunt Zelda’s. Mara Gordon, Professional Summary: https://auntzeldas.org/about/mara-gordon/ Aunt Zelda’s, Corporate Summary: https://auntzeldas.org/about/ Show Notes: Relevant Links: Cannabis: Separating the Science from the Hype | Mara Gordon | TEDxPaloAlto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyAGlb8PMRc My Experience From 24 Years In California Cannabis: From Compassionate Use To A Corporate Buyout: https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/20/08/16903769/my-experience-from-24-years-in-california-cannabis-from-compassionate-use-to-a-corporate-buyout Mara Gordon: Aunt Zelda's, For Every Household: https://www.forbes.com/sites/warrenbobrow/2019/05/29/mara-gordon-aunt-zeldas-for-every-household/ HempCon: https://www.facebook.com/HempconShow/ https://www.instagram.com/hempcon/ Weed the People: https://www.weedthepeoplemovie.com/ Lawrence Ringo: A Hidden Origin Story of the CBD Craze: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/23/sunday-review/coronavirus-cbd-oil.html Lawrence Ringo: Father of CBD: https://theemeraldmagazine.com/lawrence-ringo/ Zelira Therapeutics: https://zeliratx.com/ Calla Spring Wellness: Canna/Non-Canna Founders LinkedIn & Social Steve Jobs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs Mother Teresa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Teresa Hashtags: #LitUpCannabis #CannabisFoundersJourney #CannabisEntrepreneur #Founder #Cannabis #Entrepreneur #MaraGordon #AuntZeldas Mara Gordon, Co-Founder, Aunt Zelda’s Also: Co-Founder of The Oil Plant, Zelda Therapeutics, and Calla Spring Wellness mara@auntzeldas.org https://auntzeldas.org/about/mara-gordon/ Personal Contact Info, Social, & Websites https://twitter.com/marabg https://www.linkedin.com/in/maragordon/ Brian Weber, Producer & Host, Lit Up Cannabis: A Founder's Journey linkedin.com/in/briancweber/ www.litupfounders.com www.facebook.com/LitUpFounders/ www.instagram.com/LitUpFounders/ www.twitter.com/LitUpFounders www.linkedin.com/company/litupmedia/ Listen to the episode here or on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio or RSS to your favorite podcast app.

Alpha Woman Podcast
Interview with Mara Gordon, Co-founder / Chief Process Engineer of The Oil Plant (formerly Aunt Zelda's)

Alpha Woman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 54:17


Leslie Andrachuk, Founder and CEO of Alpha Woman interviews Mara Gordon. Mara specializes in the development of cannabis extract treatment protocols for seriously ill patients in California. She is the co-founder of Aunt Zelda's and Zelda Therapeutics. Prior to Aunt Zelda's, Mara worked as a process engineer, helping Fortune 500 companies create intelligent software by utilizing the Rational Unified Process. Visit https://www.alphawomanco.com for more Alpha Woman!

The LabAroma Podcast by Colleen Quinn
039 Mara Gordon - Dosing cannabis for the masses

The LabAroma Podcast by Colleen Quinn

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 62:44


Mara Gordon is the co-founder of Aunt Zelda'sTM and Zelira Therapeutics. She specializes in the development of cannabis treatment protocols for seriously ill patients, and is dedicated to bringing about change in the healthcare system. Prior to Aunt Zelda's, Gordon worked as a process engineer, helping Fortune 500 companies create intelligent software. This experience has enabled her to take a detailed and scientific approach to medical cannabis. Gordon has transformed the lives of thousands of patients suffering from a variety of ailments, including chronic pain, autoimmune conditions and multiple forms of cancer. Her pioneering work in the field of medical cannabis has been chronicled in films such as The Medicine in Marijuana, Mary Janes: Women of Weed, and the award-winning documentary Weed the People. Gordon is an outspoken and highly-respected advocate for medical cannabis, reshaping perceptions and leading an industry-wide revolution. She has presented at medical and industry conferences around the globe and holds multiple board positions, including North Bay Credit Union, in addition to numerous advisory boards. Useful linkshttps://auntzeldas.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/maragordon/To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Top of Mind with Julie Rose
COVID Democracy, Local Farms, Underwater Parks

Top of Mind with Julie Rose

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 104:35


Joel Selway of Brigham Young Univ on some democracies thriving during COVID-19. Deborah Himes of Brigham Young Univ on breast cancer communication. Evan Wiig, Community Alliance Family With Farmers on community supported agriculture. Mara Gordon of Cooper Medical School, Rowan Univ, on afternoon doctor visits. Dave Conlin of the National Park Service on their dive team. Sophia Choukas-Bradley, Univ of Pittsburgh, on social looks.

Life Kit: Health
Telehealth Tips: How To Make The Most Of Video Visits With Your Doctor

Life Kit: Health

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 17:18


A visit to the doctor's office looks a little different during the pandemic. Doctors are using telemedicine services to treat patients more frequently. In this episode, Dr. Mara Gordon provides tips to help you get the most out of your telehealth visit.

Life Kit
Telehealth Tips: How To Make The Most Of Video Visits With Your Doctor

Life Kit

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 17:18


A visit to the doctor's office looks a little different during the pandemic. Doctors are using telemedicine services to treat patients more frequently. In this episode, Dr. Mara Gordon provides tips to help you get the most out of your telehealth visit.

Cannabis Tech Talks
Episode 21 – The Importance of Science and Data in the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Tech Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 50:55


Why does science research and data matter so much in this day and age? And more importantly who are our sources from the information and data we get? Not all data is the same. In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner talks with cannabis advocate, entrepreneur, and researcher, and founder of Aunt Zelda's and Zelira Therapeutics Ltd. Mara Gordon. Mara and Charles talk about how the cannabis industry has evolved and changed in such a short period of time and what data is the right data. Zelira Therapeutics Ltd (formerly Zelda Therapeutics) is a leading global therapeutic medicinal cannabis company with access to the world's largest and fastest growing cannabis markets. Visit https://auntzeldas.org https://zeliratx.com to learn more! Today's Cannabis Tech Talks is brought to you by Surna Inc. - Indoor Cultivation HVAC Equipment and MEP Engineers Visit www.surna.com to learn more!

Cannabis Tech Talks
Episode 21 – The Importance of Science and Data in the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Tech Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 50:55


Why does science research and data matter so much in this day and age? And more importantly who are our sources from the information and data we get? Not all data is the same. In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner talks with cannabis advocate, entrepreneur, and researcher, and founder of Aunt Zelda's and Zelira Therapeutics Ltd. Mara Gordon. Mara and Charles talk about how the cannabis industry has evolved and changed in such a short period of time and what data is the right data. Zelira Therapeutics Ltd (formerly Zelda Therapeutics) is a leading global therapeutic medicinal cannabis company with access to the world’s largest and fastest growing cannabis markets. Visit https://auntzeldas.org https://zeliratx.com to learn more! Today’s Cannabis Tech Talks is brought to you by Surna Inc. - Indoor Cultivation HVAC Equipment and MEP Engineers Visit www.surna.com to learn more!

Special Needs in Motion
Cueves Medek Exercises: An Interview with Mara Gordon

Special Needs in Motion

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 26:00


A trailblazing form of pediatric physical therapy that utilizes postural responses to improve function. Learn about CME therapy from expert physical therapist Mara Gordon! Would you like to sponsor an episode? Have a questions: specialneedsinmotion@gmail.com. Please review and share so we can grow! #pediatricphysicaltherapy #specialneeds #specialneedsparenting --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/specialneedsinmotion/support

The Ganjapreneur Podcast
Mara Gordon: Data-Driven Cannabis Medicine

The Ganjapreneur Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 46:43


Mara Gordon is the co-founder of Aunt Zelda's, a California medical cannabis brand that emphasizes a scientific understanding of cannabis's medicinal qualities. Mara recently joined podcast host TG Branfalt to talk about cannabis medicine, medical cannabis research developments from around the world, using data and technology to drive the medical cannabis space, how to harness the excitement surrounding this industry, and more. For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/mara-gordon-data-driven-cannabis-medicine/

The Cannabis Enigma
Cannabis data for doctors: Mara Gordon

The Cannabis Enigma

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 28:45


When 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 cannabis products and how patients with different medical conditions respond to them. All of that data is packaged into software doctors can use to manage their patients' medical marijuana treatment.“I know how to collect data. I know how to analyze data. I know how to make I incredibly good medicine, but [doctors] have to be the ones managing [their] patients' care,” Gordon says on The Cannabis Enigma Podcast.What's one of the most surprising things she's learned from all of that data? “The lack of correlation between the weight of the patient and the dose,” Gordon says. “That was shocking.”At the end of the episode, stick around for a Q&A with Dr. Roni Sharon about using cannabis to treat anxiety and depression.

Cannabis Economy
Ep. 472: Mara Gordon

Cannabis Economy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 36:27


Based on her personal experiences, Mara Gordon, co-founder of Aunt Zelda's, has become passionate about using cannabis to treat patients with illnesses and injuries. Gordon notes that, based on her data, THC is the most medically useful cannabinoid, although she is also a strong proponent of medical-use CBD. She also points out that, typically, younger patients require higher doses, whereas older patients require lower doses. This could be due to number of cannabinoid receptors, metabolism speed, or mere differences in psychology. Besides science, Gordon believes that products need to be well understood with everything printed on the label.

Planted with Sara Payan on Radio Misfits
Planted – Mara Gordon

Planted with Sara Payan on Radio Misfits

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 68:05


Sara talks with Mara Gordon, co-founder of The Oil Plant (TOP), Aunt Zelda’s™, Calla Spring Wellness, and Zelda Therapeutics about the medical cannabis industry, the cannabis/integrative health connection and education. The post Planted – Mara Gordon appeared first on Radio Misfits.

The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
061 A Look at the Cannabis Industry with Aunt Zelda's Mara Gordon

The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 14:21


Aunt Zelda's is a medicinal cannabis dispensary based in the state of California. Their products are contaminant-free and high quality with easily understood dosages. Mara Gordon, the founder of Aunt Zelda's, is guest speaking on an episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Tune in! Mara Gordon talks about the documentary Weed the People: The Future of Legal Marijuana in America that she's involved in and her recent TEDx presentation: Cannabis: Separating the Science from the Hype. Mara Gordon's goal is to accurately dose patients in order to create individualized treatments for different people with different illnesses. If you want to know more about the modern day medicinal cannabis industry then jump onto The Thoughtful Entrepreneur!   ***************** FREE LIVE TRAINING ON BECOMING A MEDIA CELEBRITY: https://upmyinfluence.com/free-ticket ***************** WHAT IS YOUR AUTHORITY SCORE? TAKE THE QUIZ: https://upmyinfluence.com/quiz ***************** WANT TO BECOME A MEDIA CELEBRITY? GRAB 30 MIN WITH JOSH TO DISCUSS: https://upmyinfluence.com/schedule ***************** BE A GUEST ON THE THOUGHTFUL ENTREPRENEUR: https://upmyinfluence.com/podcast-application/ ***************** SEE OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND LEARN AUTHORITY MARKETING & INFLUENCE GROWTH:https://upmyinfluence.com/youtube

Green Flower Nation
Ep #8: Cannabis & Cancer

Green Flower Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 35:24


More and more people battling cancer are turning to cannabis to help alleviate their symptoms and mitigate the side-effects of chemotherapy. So what role should cannabis play in cancer treatment? In this episode, host Max Simon explores the topic of cannabis and cancer with the help of three people on the front lines of the fight against the disease: Dr. Donald Abrams one of the world’s leading physicians on cannabis and cancer, Mike Robinson a cancer patient and cannabis advocate, and medical cannabis product maker Mara Gordon.

KUCI: Get the Funk Out
8/19/19 @9am pst - Mara Gordon, a cannabis advocate, entrepreneur, and researcher, joins Janeane on KUCI 88.9fm

KUCI: Get the Funk Out

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019


Mara Gordon is a cannabis advocate, entrepreneur, and researcher. She has harnessed her background as a process engineer to create therapeutic dosing regimens for thousands of patients around the world, drastically improving their health, quality of life and longevity. Mara openly shares her knowledge about the therapeutic benefits of the cannabis plant – whether consulting with medical teams, through TEDx Talks or calling out hyperbole in the industry she cares so deeply about. Mara rose to prominence through the company she co-founded, Aunt Zelda’s. Back in 2011, Aunt Zelda’s operated as a collective, bringing bespoke cannabis formulations to patients. As additional regulations were introduced in California, Mara standardized her most popular therapeutic oil blends, making them commercially available to patients through the respected Aunt Zelda’s brand. With science as her North Star, Mara has pursued data-driven, plant-based medicine for numerous maladies. Seeking to engage a larger medical and patient community as well as to place the practice of medicine back into the hands of qualified medical practitioners, Mara launched Calla Spring Wellness, a telemedicine platform and clinical service utilized by physicians and nurses to guide them on incorporating cannabinoid-based medicines into their standard treatment plans. Calla Spring Wellness is fueled by her careful data collection through Aunt Zelda’s, along with years of research and development in consultation with knowledgeable physicians and world-renowned researchers. Unlike other pharmaceutical drugs with recommended dosage protocols, formal clinical research on cannabis has been unavailable in the U.S. because of its classification as a Schedule I drug, resulting in more anecdotal than factual information. Unwilling to be stimied by federal laws, Mara co-founded Zelda Therapeutics in Australia. The company brings together some of the world’s leading researchers and clinicians active in the study and use of medicinal cannabis to treat a variety of ailments. Presently, Zelda is engaged in pre-clinical research for multiple forms of cancer and diabetes-related cognitive decline, as well as clinical trials for autism, chronic pain and insomnia. As interest in cannabis spreads, Mara continues to be an outspoken leader in the medical cannabis space. She has appeared on stage in front of audiences nationally and internationally and was featured in the films The Medicine in Marijuana, Mary Janes: Women of Weed, and the award-winning documentary Weed the People.

Five To Thrive Live
Cannabis in the context of cancer & pain

Five To Thrive Live

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 49:43


Cannabis is now on most people’s short list of things to consider when managing a diagnosis of cancer, and especially if pain is a part of the picture. Does cannabis deserve consideration in people with cancer and cancer-related pain? What do we know at this point? Join us with guest Mara Gordon, a global pioneer in medicinal cannabis as we explore the ins and outs of cannabis in cancer. This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's at 7PM ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Kannaboom | CBD and Cannabis for Wellness
24 | Mara Gordon, Medicinal Cannabis Pioneer

Kannaboom | CBD and Cannabis for Wellness

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 51:18


Mara Gordon is a pioneer in the development of therapeutic cannabis oils for patients suffering from pediatric cancer and other serious diseases. (She's also the central figure in Weed the People, the documentary from Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein). Mara brings her encyclopedic knowledge of medicinal cannabis, boundless compassion, serious business acumen and sense of humor to this episode -- it's a must listen!

Brave New Weed
Episode 39 - If Cannabis is Saving Lives, Why Doesn’t the Government Want People to Access it?

Brave New Weed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 51:32 Transcription Available


That’s the question scientists and advocates have been asking for decades. Ricki Lake’s moving new documentary, Weed The People, seeks the answer.If you've been following this podcast you know that cannabis doesn’t cure cancer. Nothing does -- cancer is a broad description of over 200 different disease states that can be treated with varying rates of success. But you also know that cannabis does do amazing things like cause some cancers cells such as glioblastoma (a fast-moving brain cancer that oncologists call “The Terminator”) to commit suicide. It also works synergistically and somewhat mysteriously to up the life extending outcomes of certain chemotherapies.What isn’t known is why the US government restricts access to cannabis meds and why it wantonly bans most of the research in this country.Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein’s new documentary, Weed The People, examines this cruel reality by following the lives of 5 kids with brain cancer (and their fraught families). In other words, kids with death sentences for whom conventional chemotherapies have failed. The filmmakers followed these families for upwards of 7 years. Four of the five kids are alive today. Some of them are thriving. 'Nuf said.The film was spawned when Ricki’s husband, Christian, received a cancer diagnosis. He passed away, but in their search for alternative therapies, he came upon some remarkable cannabis healers, among them Mara Gordon, founder of Aunt Zelda’s (she is featured on Episode 5 of our podcast). Ricki made it her mission to finish Christian's search and tell the story of so many others in the same situation.She, of course, is no stranger of advocacy film making. In 2008 she and Abby made the groundbreaking and widely heralded The Business of Being Born about the institutionalization of childbirth, which caused millions of women to shift to home birth.As of this writing, the Weed the People is showing in just a few markets (100% on Rotten Tomatoes so far), but the filmmakers are making it available to people who want to hold screenings in communities around the country. Listen to our great interview for details on how to arrange a screening and be sure to watch the trailer.

Critical Grass Podcast
Ep. 002 - Mara Gordon

Critical Grass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 29:50


Episode 002 of the Critical Grass Podcast with guest Mara Gordon

Brave New Weed
Episode 27 - Dab-a-Dab-a-Do... or Don't?

Brave New Weed

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 69:31 Transcription Available


Our special double episode with Mara Gordon and Roger Volodarsky on the medical and recreational benefits of dabbing.There’s no more controversial way of taking in cannabis than dabbing. Dabbing is the process by where a tiny, quinoa-size bit of cannabis oil is heated and inhaled. Instead of typical cannabis which averages about 25% THC, a dab can clock in from 70-90% THC. The effect can be mind stingingly powerful or a powerful remedy for relieving breakthrough pain.Aficionados claim dabs are the cleanest and most efficient way of consuming: No combustion of plant matter, no lung irritation. But there are, or were, downsides. One is the rig you once needed to smoke them--it required a blow torch to heat a titanium nail which you then inhaled in a long glass column. It looked like freebasing and the association with crack was unavoidable. Second, dabs are seriously powerful. As mentioned, the THC concentration is amazingly high (pun intended). Finally, the dose is difficult to control. The size difference between a quinoa and sesame seed isn’t that great, but it can make the difference between a powerful high and a knockout punch that can lay even experienced users flat.But those same powerful highs can also be used as powerful medicine, and in the first part of this episode, Mara Gordon, founder of Aunt Zelda’s, the finest oil maker in the US, explains how patients with serious conditions like chronic pain have been using them with great results. She’ll tell us how to look for great oil and recommends a portable dabber that allows for discreet dabbing on the go.Our second guest, Roger Volodarsky, founder of PuffCo, has created The Peak, a next generation instrument that looks good on any shelf. It is handsomely designed, well weighted so that it won’t tip, portable and equipped with hepatic feedback and temperature controls. Not only does it remove the visual stigma from dabbing, but it has inspired hundreds of glass artists to create their own designs to fit atop it. This makes it the first open source dab rig in existence. See some of remarkable designs here but listen to his thoughts and inspirations on the second half of this episode.

Elevate The Conversation
Cannabis Engineer Mara Gordon Tell Us About Proper Dosing

Elevate The Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 37:47


Cannabis Engineer Mara Gordon Tell Us About Proper Dosing by Doctor Frank

Hempire
The Effects Of Cannabis Against PTSD

Hempire

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018


Today on Hempire our host Eileen Karpfinger is joined by Mara Gordon, co-founder of Aunt Zelda's and Zelda Therapeutics. "Aunt Zelda’s is a pioneering, data-driven developer of cannabis-based plan medicines. Their products are the result of years of research and development by founders, Mara Gordon and Stewart Smith, in consultation with knowledgeable physicians and world-renowned researchers. Utilizing ancient extraction process improved with modern technology, they offer organic medicines of precisely measured potency and purity. Their medicines empower patients to dose to the milligram and unlock the therapeutic potential of cannabis." Mara joins us to talk about the effects of cannabis against PTSD.

Casually Baked, the potcast: Discover hemp and cannabis 420 style

Jo dives into cannabis dosing with Mara Gordon, a world-renowned cannabis expert, and researcher. The founder of Aunt Zelda's and Calla Spring Wellness, Mara shares advice on honing our consumption experience. Don't miss the show notes for key takeaways and product info.

Truth Be Told
The Real Story Behind Marijuana Prohibition with Mara Gordon

Truth Be Told

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 50:31


Co-founder of AuntZeldas.org, Mara Gordon stops by Truth Be Told Studio to tell us the history of why Marijuana became a crime and how the big business of the day made hemp product illegal instead of reaping the benefits of hemp and cannabis.

Hempire
Cannabis Extract Treatment Protocols For Seriously Ill Patients

Hempire

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017


Today on Hempire Dr. Eileen Karpfinger is joined by Mara Gordon. Mara specializes in the development of cannabis extract treatment protocols for seriously ill patients in California. She is the co-founder of Aunt Zelda’s and Zelda Therapeutics. Prior to Aunt Zelda’s, Mara worked as a process engineer, helping Fortune 500 companies create intelligent software by utilizing the Rational Unified Process. This experience has enabled her to take a detailed and scientific approach to medical cannabis. Recognizing a need for patient focused software, Gordon founded CDRMed. With CDRMed, physicians and medical health professionals are able to make treatment recommendations based on the latest and highest-quality data. Gordon sits on the boards of Zelda Therapeutics, #illegallyhealed and New Frontier. She has presented at multiple CME-accredited medical conferences, along with inaugural medical cannabis conferences in Australia, Costa Rica, Chile, and the Czech Republic, as well as other events throughout the United States

High On Healthy
Medical Care with Cannabinoids and Terpenes

High On Healthy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2017 36:19


Medical Care with Cannabinoids and Terpenes as Audrey Kerger welcomes Mara Gordon, founder of Aunt Zelda's, a world-renowned expert on cannabis and cancer.

Brave New Weed
Episode 5 - Can Cannabis Cure Cancer?

Brave New Weed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2017 38:59 Transcription Available


Nope. Nothing cures the scourge of cancer (there are over 300 different types of “cancer,” all of which behave differently and respond differently to various treatments. That’s why it’s such a bitch.)But cannabis can cause certain types of cancer cells to commit suicide – in particular brain, breast and skin cancers.Our guest this week, Mara Gordon, has been treating cancer patients with high potency cannabis oils for over 5 years. She’s the founder of Aunt Zelda’s, a patient collective in Northern California, and the story of how she became one of the pioneers of this treatment is worth listening to—especially if you know someone battling this killer disease.Her treatments, in addition to standard oncology, have kept a young boy – Chico Ryder -- and dozens like him -- alive long after doctors wrote him off.To be clear: There are many myths surrounding cannabis and cancer—more pop up every day. Cannabis oil is not the miracle as some claim, but science is beginning to understand the ways it terminates tumors.

The Cannabis Reporter Radio Show Podcast
Combined Therapy for Cancer: Chemo, Cannabis & A Dose of Courage

The Cannabis Reporter Radio Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2017


Cannabis expert Mara Gordon explains why, combined with conventional cancer therapies like chemo, cannabis provides new hope for cancer patients. The post Combined Therapy for Cancer: Chemo, Cannabis & A Dose of Courage appeared first on The Cannabis Reporter.

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast
Episode 103: After Using Cannabis For Her Own Health Issues, Mara Gordon Started a Cannabis Business to Help Others

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2017 39:46


Packed with information, in this podcast we talk to Mara Gordon, founder of Aunt Zelda's.

Concierge for Better Living
Aunt Zelda's and Zelda Therapeutics Co-Founder Mara Gordon

Concierge for Better Living

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2016


Aunt Zelda’s is a pioneering, data-driven developer of cannabis-based plan medicines. Our products are the result of years of research and development by founders, Mara Gordon and Stewart Smith, in consultation with knowledgeable physicians and world-renowned researchers. Utilizing ancient extraction process improved with modern technology, we offer organic medicines of precisely measured potency and purity. Our medicines empower patients to dose to the milligram and unlock the therapeutic potential of cannabis.

Concierge for Better Living
Aunt Zelda's and Zelda Therapeutics Co-Founder Mara Gordon

Concierge for Better Living

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2016 31:44


Aunt Zelda’s is a pioneering, data-driven developer of cannabis-based plan medicines. Our products are the result of years of research and development by founders, Mara Gordon and Stewart Smith, in consultation with knowledgeable physicians and world-renowned researchers.Utilizing ancient extraction process improved with modern technology, we offer organic medicines of precisely measured potency and purity. Our medicines empower patients to dose to the milligram and unlock the therapeutic potential of cannabis.

Cannabis Network Media
THC Radio: Episode 6

Cannabis Network Media

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2015 101:49


On Episode 6 of THC Radio, hosts David Maddalena and Christie Lunsford have a chat with Mara Gordon, Founder of Aunt Zelda's.

The Green Peak
Cannabis Extract Treatment Protocols

The Green Peak

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 37:06


Cannabis extract treatment protocols with Mara Gordon Co-founder / Chief Process Engineer of The Oil Plant (formerly Aunt Zelda's). Mara Gordon specializes in the development of cannabis extract treatment protocols for seriously ill patients in California. She is the co-founder of Aunt Zelda's and Zelda Therapeutics. Prior to Aunt Zelda's, Mara worked as a process engineer, helping Fortune 500 companies create intelligent software by utilizing the Rational Unified Process. This experience has enabled her to take a detailed and scientific approach to medical cannabis. Recognizing a need for patient-focused software, Gordon founded CDRMed. With CDRMed, physicians and medical health professionals are able to make treatment recommendations based on the latest and highest-quality data. Gordon sits on the boards of Zelda Therapeutics, #illegallyhealed, and New Frontier. She has presented at multiple CME-accredited medical conferences, along with inaugural medical cannabis conferences in Australia, Costa Rica, Chile, and the Czech Republic, as well as other events throughout the United States.