Podcasts about safe access

Matt Zemon, author and psychedelic therapy advocate, joins us to explain how non-ordinary states of consciousness can help rewire repetitive thought patterns. He breaks down how psychedelics are being used not just for trauma recovery but to foster growth and deeper self-understanding. This episode also covers the rise of industrialized addiction and the tools available to counter its effects—from ketamine to breathwork to community. Whether you're struggling or thriving, Zemon offers grounded, practical ways to live with more intention and connection.How long will you live? Take our quiz today to find out! Visit ageist.com/longevityquizJoin our Ask David Anything Webinar on April 24th, 8pm EST. Special Thanks to Our SponsorsOur Place – Our top cookware brand for non-toxic, PFA-free pots and brands. Use code “AGEIST” for 10% off at fromourplace.com LMNT Electrolytes: Our number-one electrolytes for optimal hydration. Listeners receive a free 8-serving sample pack with their purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/AGEIST. fatty15: C15:0 is the first essential fatty acid to be discovered in 90 years, and fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15:0 levels and restore your long-term health. Get 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit here or enter the code “AGEIST” at checkout.Key Quotes“These medicines remind us that there are other ways to think about ourselves, our relationships, our jobs, our lives.”“I already am everything, as are you. And I don't need to become, I need to be.”“You're not broken. You just forgot how powerful you were.”Chapters(03:15) The Intersection of Psychedelics and Addiction(06:28) Psychedelics and Mental Health(09:28) Cultural Context of Addiction(12:21) Personal Experiences with Psychedelics(15:02) The Role of Connection and Community(18:07) Revelations and Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness(24:13) The Beauty of Life and Death(28:02) Transformative Journeys: Veterans and Psychedelics(30:00) Healing Through Psychedelics: A New Hope(33:23) Mindset Matters: Abundance vs. Scarcity(34:56) Exploring Psychedelics: Legal and Safe Access(37:24) Understanding Risks in Psychedelic Use(40:59) Navigating Change: Being Human in the 21st Century(42:07) Tools for Living: Expanding the ToolboxConnect with Matt ZemonWebsiteInstagram (@matt.zemon)Books: Psychedelics for Everyone and A Veteran's Guide to Psychedelics Full Interview TranscriptConnect with AGEISTNewsletterSay hi to the AGEIST team!

Retired law lecturer Peter Murcott is concerned about Michelle Haywood's private member's Bill which provides for Safe Access Zones and Protected Public Places. He believes that if enacted this law would lead to a significant erosion of free speech and could criminalise people merely for living in their own homes. If his interpretation of the Bill is correct than this should be a concern for us all, but is he right? He presents his case to Agenda this evening at 5.30pm on Manx Radio with me Phil Gawne. Is it reasonable to expect to be able to go about your business without being harangued by a vociferous campaigner? I guess the answer is yes but who decides what's reasonable and is this Bill pushing us down the slippery slope to an authoritarian regime?

Resources for the Community:___________________________________________________________________https://linktr.ee/theplussidezpodcast Ro - Telehealth for GLP1 weight management https://ro.co/weight-loss/?utm_source=plussidez&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=comms_yt&utm_content=45497&utm_term=55______________________________________________________________________In this episode, we're diving into Ro's innovative approach to weight management with Dr. Steve Silvestro, Associate Director of Clinical Content & Education, and exploring why now is a critical time to discuss telehealth weight loss solutions. With the shortage of Tirzepatide and semaglutide behind us, patients may face more difficulty finding safe, regulated, compounded GLP-1 medications. Many may even consider turning to the black market to obtain research-grade GLP-1s, but it's important to understand the risks involved.Ro offers a regulated and safe alternative: Zepbound vials, which can be prescribed at almost the same cost as compounded tirzepatide, with the added benefit of medical oversight. Dr. Silvestro shares how Ro's personalized care model works to help patients navigate insurance prior authorizations for Zepbound, ensuring a smoother path to treatment.We also hear from two Ro patients, Colleen and Billy, who share their personal community stories and experiences with Ro's platform. They talk about how Ro's holistic approach—addressing everything from diabetes prevention to thyroid conditions like hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's disease—has empowered them to tackle their weight loss journeys and find sustainable health improvements.Ro's approach goes beyond just medication. With a focus on both physical and mental health, they create tailored treatment plans that consider each patient's unique challenges and provide long-term success. If you're looking for insights on safe weight loss solutions, GLP-1 medications, or navigating the complex world of weight management, this episode has you covered.Follow our guests! Billy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1687JSFHSa/?mibextid=wwXIfrLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billyscharmann?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appiG: https://www.instagram.com/bill Support the showKim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dmfkim?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dmfkimonmounjaro?igsh=aDF6dnlmbHBoYmJn&utm_source=qr Kat Carter, Associate Producer TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katcarter7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrskatcarter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

On Perspective this week we've got another LegCo special …. don't worry …. just kidding! We're actually hearing from the DEFA Minister about the Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Bill 2024 which among other things expands the definition of “development”, introduces a system of prior approvals and provides for the imposition of charges. We'll also hear about new protections for Manx bees and honey as well as Rushen MHK Michelle Haywood's Safe Spaces Bill.

In this episode of Life Sciences 360, we dive deep into the world of GLP-1 medications with Dr. Jonathan Kaplan. We discuss weight management, how these medications work, their impact beyond weight loss, and the ethical considerations surrounding their use. Dr. Kaplan shares his insights on the healthcare industry's evolving landscape, the economic implications, and why these medications are changing everything from cosmetic surgery to chronic disease management.Chapters:00:00 Introduction  00:02 Dr. Jonathan Kaplan's Background  00:16 Overview of GLP-1 Medications  00:25 The Significance of GLP-1s  00:35 Future FDA Approvals  00:51 Welcome to the Episode  01:12 Meet Dr. Jonathan Kaplan  01:19 Dr. Kaplan's Journey into Weight Management  02:09 Early Days Before the GLP-1 Hype  02:30 Compounding Pharmacy and Medication Shortages  03:17 Success of the Weight Management Program  03:23 YouTube Subscriber Request  04:17 GLP-1 Mechanisms Explained  05:00 How GLP-1s Work in the Body  05:51 Historical Timeline of GLP-1 Medications  06:48 Semaglutide's Evolution  07:23 The Rise of Ozempic and Wegovy  07:43 New Developments in Weight Management  08:54 Accidental Discoveries and Hormones  09:35 Significance of GLP-1 Discoveries  10:02 Medication Approval and Insurance Hurdles  10:43 Patient Expectations vs. Reality  12:09 Misconceptions About Weight Loss  12:51 Other Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss  14:10 The Complex Psychology of Weight Loss  15:16 Importance of Diet and Exercise  16:10 How to Get Access to These Medications  18:02 Transparent Pricing Model  20:19 Maintenance and Subscription Options  22:04 Challenges with Insurance  23:21 Insurance Pitfalls and Complications  24:42 Speed of Access and Medication Availability  25:41 Ethical Considerations in Prescribing GLP-1s  27:28 Balancing Ethics and Accessibility  29:35 Broader Impact on Public Health and Economics  30:35 Transforming Healthcare Through Weight Management  32:12 Future of GLP-1 Medications  33:58 Changing Consumer Preferences and Food Labels  35:51 Reflections on Dr. Kaplan's Career  37:06 Closing Remarks  39:11 Key Takeaway on Safe Access  41:03 Conclusion and Gratitude  

Dr Mary Favier, Cork GP and former president of the Irish College of General Practitioners, on the introduction of safe-access zones around healthcare facilities providing abortion services.

On this week's On Location episode, Mariellen Keely of Virginia Child Support and Brandi Gallebo of Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Agency (Ohio) host a conversation with Valerie L from the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families and Jonathan A. from Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Agency (Ohio).  This is the latest installment of updates on the Safe Access for Victims' Economic Security (SAVES) Grant Projects.   Listen as Valerie and Jonathan describe their projects, how they define success and the latest books they are reading.

The proposed new Safe Access Zone legislation, banning public smoking, scaring pigeons with garlic, locating the Conister Rock eel colony & Stuart Slack at Quarterbridge. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder's catch-up on the day's news.Today, Kieran was joined by Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail and Brianna Parkins, Journalist and columnist with the Irish Times.

In this episode, Tudor discusses the case at the Supreme Court regarding the abortion pill and the need for safeguards. The guests, Dr. Christina Francis and Kellie Fiedorek, provide insights into the risks and complications associated with the abortion pill and the importance of medical oversight. They highlight the removal of safety precautions by the FDA and the impact on women's health. The conversation also touches on the mental health component, the need for ultrasounds, and the role of healthcare providers in ensuring safe access to abortion. Francis & Fiedorek emphasize the importance of reinstating safeguards and prioritizing women's health. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tudor discusses the case at the Supreme Court regarding the abortion pill and the need for safeguards. The guests, Dr. Christina Francis and Kellie Fiedorek, provide insights into the risks and complications associated with the abortion pill and the importance of medical oversight. They highlight the removal of safety precautions by the FDA and the impact on women's health. The conversation also touches on the mental health component, the need for ultrasounds, and the role of healthcare providers in ensuring safe access to abortion. Francis & Fiedorek emphasize the importance of reinstating safeguards and prioritizing women's health. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tudor discusses the case at the Supreme Court regarding the abortion pill and the need for safeguards. The guests, Dr. Christina Francis and Kellie Fiedorek, provide insights into the risks and complications associated with the abortion pill and the importance of medical oversight. They highlight the removal of safety precautions by the FDA and the impact on women's health. The conversation also touches on the mental health component, the need for ultrasounds, and the role of healthcare providers in ensuring safe access to abortion. Francis & Fiedorek emphasize the importance of reinstating safeguards and prioritizing women's health. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TheAnswerPage is a medical education resource that has been providing the highest quality accredited education to the healthcare community for over 25 years. Recently 'The Answer Page" was approved by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management to launch “The New York Medical Cannabis Program Required Course Podcast. Access here: ConveyMED.io Founders of the Answer Page --are Stephen B. Corn, MD, is the founding Editor-in-Chief, and Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD, is the current Editor-in-Chief, of TheAnswerPage.com. TheAnswerPage.com, a medical education website that launched in 1998, and has become an internationally recognized leader in providing unbiased peer-reviewed continuing medical education (CME) content on the endocannabinoid system and the therapeutic use of medical cannabis, pain medicine and opioid prescribing. TheAnswerPage.com provides accredited content for doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and dentists and provides free educational resources also for caregivers and patients. Drs. Corn have created hundreds of continuing medical education courses in multiple areas of medicine, including perioperative & hospital medicine, palliative care, opioid prescribing & risk management, and medical statistics. In 2012 TheAnswerPage.com educational focus became directed at addressing the huge national educational gap in terms of providing formal education on the endocannabinoid system and medical marijuana. Since then, TheAnswerPage.com has pioneered the creation of accredited courses, such as the “New York State Practitioner Education-Medical Use of Marijuana Required Course,” and for the several other states, with a required medical cannabisn course for practitioners, such as for Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Utah and West Virginia. Both Drs. Corn were named “Medical Professional of the Year” by the “Americans for Safe Access” in Washington DC and were the 2017 recipients of the International Association for Cannabinoid Medicine “Special Award for Major Contributions to the Reintroduction of Cannabis as Medicine.”

Nico Murillo is a Product Development Chef and entrepreneur, residing on her 5-acre homestead where she cultivates hemp for her skincare line, Bocanna Skin. She also manages a 501(C)3 non-profit, Texans for Safe Access, which is dedicated to advocating for safe access to medical cannabis. Nico is also a Compassionate Use Program License Applicant, one of 43 original applicants in 2016 to apply to be a provider in the medical program in Texas, and is still waiting for the program's expansion. Nico is deeply involved in farm life, operating a cottage bakery, raising chickens, and consulting with CBD businesses on product lines. With over 20 years of culinary experience, her expertise lies in bakery, pastry, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs). Before venturing into the cannabis and hemp industry, she served as a developer with PepsiCo/Frito Lay for over a decade.

Last show of a true rollercoaster of a year. Jamie Lowell, Chief Operating Officer of Meds Cafe, is on to give me the scoop from MJ Biz Con. Believe it or not, even with new businesses open every day, this plant is still illegal in some places and people are still serving time for cannabis crimes. Thanks to everyone out there still fighting the good fight. Shoutouts to so many, in no particular order-Michigan Weedsters, Americans for Safe Access, Sons and Daughters United, Great Lakes Expungement Network, Michael Thompson Clemency Project, Michigan Cannabis Caucus, Josie Scoggins, Latrish Matson, Amie Carter, Leah Skylar. Also, Spotify wrapped is fun, I need help from YOU, and 50 First Jokes Ann Arbor is Tuesday, Jan 2nd! Come see us!

Join the Community Sign up to ‘A Helpful Newsletter' In this episode, Cameron Rosin is joined by Dr Bonni Goldstein. Bonni Goldstein, MD is a physician who specializes in cannabis medicine in Los Angeles, California. She specialized in Pediatric Emergency medicine for years before witnessing the amazing benefits of this treatment in an ill loved one. Since then, she has successfully treated thousands of adult and pediatric patients with cannabis. Dr. Goldstein was awarded "2017 Medical Professional of the Year" by Americans for Safe Access. Get Bonni's book: Cannabis is Medicine Get Cameron's guided meditation package: Meditations Follow Cameron on Instagram: Instagram  Follow Cameron on TikTok: TikTok Subscribe to Cameron's Youtube: Youtube For more information visit https://stan.store/cameronrosin.

Cabinet will approve legislation this morning to establish safe access zones around premises which provide abortion services. Protesting will be an offence within a 100 metre buffer zone around such premises. Cork GP and Member of The Southern Taskgroup on Abortion & Reproductive Topics, Dr Trish Horgan spoke to Ciara this morning with more on this.

The government has approved new laws for abortion "safe access zones" which will make it illegal to protest outside locations offering abortion services. The proposals will see a 100-metre buffer zone imposed outside clinics while anyone in breach of the law could face a €2,500 fine or six months in prison. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly joined Anton Savage on The Hard Shoulder to discuss safe access zones, the National Children's Hospital and the ongoing RTÉ pay scandal...

Empowering Patient Advocacy: Exploring Americans for Safe Access' Mission to Ensure Safe Access to Medical Cannabis, with SafeAccessNow.com, on the MITA Unshackled Podcast, the Premier Cannabis Industry Show.Keep watching and subscribe today! Support our sponsors:Dr. George Stantchev Pure 5 Extraction https://pure5extraction.com/Jack Herer https://www.jackherer.com/Calyfx https://www.calyfx.com/MITA YOUTUBE / @mitausa MITA Website https://mita.us/MITA LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/mita...MITA INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mitausa/ Recorded at MJUnpacked NYC: https://mjunpacked.com

Piper & Brian from Texas talk openly about their sons use for medical cannabis. They both are connected to Americans for Safe Access and are advocates for medical cannabis. Plus we have Ms Mary Catherine Szomjassy from Elevation Nations who's the VP Business Development and she comes from the medical side of cannabis for decades. Cannabis Talk 101, The World's #1 Source for Everything Cannabis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're talking with organic growing pioneer Blu the Botanist, co-owner of the Meristem dispensary on Maine's Mt. Desert Island, to learn more about how Maine-grown has become synonymous with exceptional craft cannabis. After exploring the history, culture, and program structure that gave rise to this region's reputation, we'll learn the inspiration behind Blu's avocado technique, aka Fruit Drop Theory, replicating the outdoor environment when growing indoors using biomimicry techniques, and how new growers can incorporate organic gardening methods. Plus! The Gentleman expounds on the recent ruling that prohibiting MMJ patients from firearms is unconstitutional, dives deep into the Americans for Safe Access report card for every state's MMJ program, and explains the fall of a key domino in the pursuit of interstate commerce efforts– and why that's a battle for the very soul of the cannabis industry.

Ever get FOMO while scrolling through IG because you missed out on an epic cannabis event? WELL NOT ANYMORE!! Party Queen Adelia Carrillo of Event.hi is here to tell you about the hottest events happening this month in cannabis. Tap in early so you never miss out, and be sure to check in with Event.hi daily for new canna-friendly events posting every day in every market. Episode filmed in New Braunfels, Texas and sunny legal Arizona via Zoom. Feminized with Liz Grow is produced by Grow House Media, Patrick Pope & Tanis Ray, with original theme music and sound mixing by Q da King Productions in New Braunfels, Texas. VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE for all the links and brand spanking new BLOG!!! WWW.FEMINIZEDPODCAST.COMPLEASE SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW if THE SPIRIT MOVES YOUApple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminized-with-liz-grow/id1598642379 Grateful for your iTunes rating, it helps other listeners find us! YOUTUBE: Feminized Podcast → Please subscribe, we're going to start uploading bonus conversations, clips, and projects and it helps others find usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/feminizedwithlizgrow/feminized on The Weedtube: https://theweedtube.com/user/feminized Please subscribe, we're going to start uploading bonus conversations, clips, and projects that you won't find anywhere else!I'd love your feedback, please don't be shy. If you have ideas for trips, wish to sponsor, or have general feedback that will help us do better, please email liz@growhousemedia.co (not .com)

The introduction of Safe Access Zones outside clinics offering abortion services will today be discussed at the Oireachtas Health Committee. 5 years on from the repealing of the 8th amendment, no laws on safe access zones which would ban protest outside clinics have been enacted despite then Health Minister Simon Harris ensuring they would be. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Trish Horgan, GP in Cork and provider of early medical abortion.

Today's program comes to you from five states: North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma, Virginia, and Ohio. Mariellen Keely (Virginia Child Support) and Brandi Gallebo (Ohio Child Support) co-host this week's episode of On Location. They have the pleasure of meeting three of the Project Directors for the new SAVES grant. This federal demonstration grant was awarded in September 2022 to child support programs in 12 states and one tribe to support domestic violence survivors who need child support services but are unable to access them. Taylor Ashe (Virginia Child Support), Suzanne Dolin (New York Child Support) and Jogeina Tharp (Oklahoma Child Support) share their hopes and concerns for their exciting five-year projects.

Michelle Wright is the Maryland-based mother of a young man with severe autism whose condition markedly improved with the use of medical cannabis. Michelle dove deep into science and practice, even obtaining a masters degree in medical cannabis from the University of Maryland. In this episode she shares her story, and discusses the ever-evolving landscape of clinical use, research and policy around cannabis for autism. Links: News story about Michelle and her son: https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/baltimore/news/maryland-woman-earns-degree-in-medical-cannabis-after-treatment-dramatically-helps-her-autistic-son/ Whole Plant Access for Autism: WPA4A.org Project CDB: ProjectCBD.org Americans for Safe Access: https://www.safeaccessnow.org Society of Cannabis Clinicians: https://www.cannabisclinicians.org

Guest Piper Lindeen joins us again with Jesse and Gramps at the helm for the episode. Piper joins this time to talk about her work with Americans for Safe Access. In this episode we discuss the ASA Challenge, Unity program, and how she is doing advocacy and educational work on a national level. Piper is a graduate from the University of Maryland masters of science program for Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics. Piper has been an advocate in Texas for cannabis change since the inception of the TCUP program when it was just intractable epilepsy. Her family was one of the first to enter the program and watch it change over the years. For more information visit https://www.safeaccessnow.org/ 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

Guest Piper Lindeen joins us again with Jesse and Gramps at the helm for the episode. Piper joins this time to talk about her work with Americans for Safe Access. In this episode we discuss the ASA Challenge, Unity program, and how she is doing advocacy and educational work on a national level. Piper is a graduate from the University of Maryland masters of science program for Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics. Piper has been an advocate in Texas for cannabis change since the inception of the TCUP program when it was just intractable epilepsy. Her family was one of the first to enter the program and watch it change over the years. For more information visit https://www.safeaccessnow.org/ 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

Nikki Lawley, LPN Founder of Nikki and The Plant, LLC. Nikki Lawley is a patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She personally discovered cannabis as medicine after suffering a life-changing injury while working as a pediatric nurse. In October of 2016, Nikki was a 46-year-old woman whose life changed in literally a second. Going from being a medical professional to becoming a patient was a major adjustment and almost cost this vibrant mother, wife, and career professional to contemplating taking her own life after becoming a victim of the traditional medical system, seeing over 50 doctors, and was on cocktails of drugs that each had more and more side effects. Four months after her injury, Nikki found plant medicine. Nikki and the Plant is a pillar of medical cannabis advocacy and a champion for the importance of sharing patient stories. She is planning on creating the first product line focusing on cannabis and the science behind why cannabis helps support for her chronic pain, cognitive function, anxiety, and depression. Nikki is on the Patient Advisory Board for NY State Americans for Safe Access and for Cannabis BPO. Nikki is considered a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from being a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness and disability. She has been a guest on multiple podcasts and shows including “Let's Be Blunt with Montel Williams.” https://linktr.ee/Nikkilawley Website www.nikkiandtheplant.org Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-lawley-aa281517/?trk=people-guest_people_search-card Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nikki.lawley Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/nikkiandtheplant Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikkiandtheplant/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8gIjFp_5cCEiwbTHBQXfrw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we are joined by Martin O'Brien. Martin is the President and founder of a multi-jurisdictional vertically integrated family of cannabis businesses involved in cultivation, distribution, and retail. He established Patients Care Collective (PCC) in Berkeley in 2001, making it the oldest continuously operating cannabis retailer in the United States. In 2016, he and his team bought an 82-acre estate in Sonoma County and established Foxworthy Farms. That farm now supplies cannabis to some of the biggest and most prestigious retailers in the industry. Mr. O'Brien established California Cannabis Distribution Company (CCDC), the first stand-alone distribution company in Berkley, in 2017 to act as a reliable and affordable cultivation-to-consumer conduit. Topics: 1. The Success & Longevity Of The PCC 2. Patients For Safe Access * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * Episode Library - https://www.thecannabisreview.ie + PFSA https://www.patientsforsafeaccess.com @Foxworthy Farms https://www.foxworthyfarms.com + PCC https://berkeleypatientscare.com + https://www.distru.com/california-cannabis-distributor-directory

A demonstration will take place at the Department of Health tomorrow to urge the government to expand access to medical cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain and other conditions.Alicia Maher, Director of Patients For Safe Access Ireland joins Niall on the line nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Edge Show does not dispense medical advice and all of your health choices are your own. Writer and Host: Wendy Love Edge Producer and Cohost: A. Edge Productions Cannabis Pairing: Dr. Brian Nichol, Cannabis Expert MD Editor: Flint Woods Guest: Amanda Hughes Amanda Hughes is a native Dallasite, 5th generation Texan and a mother. After 3 unnecessary surgeries, 5 doctors and numerous incorrect diagnoses she learned how to heal her body with cannabis and herbal medicine, motivating her to spread the plant knowledge! She is a passionate cannabis educator, patient, and advocate. Amanda is also a Licensed Medical Esthetician, Cosmetic Chemistry instructor & formulator, enamored Herbalist, and spa owner in Dallas, Texas. She is a regular panelist and speaker for Cannabis in Skincare for The International Congress for Esthetics and Spa and is an experienced skincare formula consultant. She is a reoccurring speaker for The Texas Marijuana Policy Conference. She was a judge for the 2022 Texas Hemp Awards. She was featured with other Texas advocates in a national magazine, MJ Lifestyle appears on multiple cannabis and skincare professional podcasts and blogs. She is the former educator for Texans for Safe Access, a chapter of Americans for Safe Access. She has her Medical Cannabis Science certification from the DFW Academy of Cannabis Science and is has been an educator there. She is the founder of Higher Education Texas, an informative organization that teaches how cannabis works in the body, how patients can use it for medicine, how to talk to prohibitionists, and how to get involved in reforming Texas policies. She is also the creator of Magick Kitchen Texas, an herbal apothecary. Her passion is truly all the plants and the medicine and energy they lend to us.

Evolved idiots welcomes Eric Robichaud, CEO of Green Goddess Supply, a “cultivation to consumption” cannabis lifestyle brand offering a line of high-quality products to grow, store, prep and consume hemp flower & cannabis products. 0:00 - Eric's Cannabis Journey 13:48 - Sleep & Insomnia 18:50 - Strain Genetics & Education 23:35 - The Struggle for Legalization Legislation 37:24 - Banking Access 43:20 - Home-Grow 1:03:35 - Merchant Accounts 1:11:15 - Licensing Requirements 1:20:32 - Interstate Commerce & Vape Bans 1:30:40 - Safe Access & Normalization 1:36:25 - Marketing Hurdles 1:41:04 - Amazon's Predatory Practices 1:57:26 - Wrap Up Learn more about Green Goddess Supply @ https://www.greengoddesssupply.com/ ------- Discover more from Evolved idiots! • Rumble: @Evolvedidiots https://rumble.com/c/c-1183594 • Odysee: @Evolvedidiots https://odysee.com/@Evolvedidiots:7 • YouTube: @ Evolved idiots https://www.youtube.com/c/EvolvedIdiots • Instagram: @Evolvedidiots https://www.instagram.com/evolvedidiots/ • Twitter: @Evolved_idiots https://twitter.com/Evolved_Idiots • Facebook: @Evolvedidiots https://www.facebook.com/Evolvedidiots • Spotify: @ Evolved idiots https://open.spotify.com/show/3uQzEKP... • Stitcher: @ Evolved idiots https://www.stitcher.com/show/evolved... • Audible: @ Evolved idiots https://www.audible.com/pd/Evolved-id... • SoundCloud: @ Evolved idiots https://soundcloud.com/evolvedidiots • Also @ Apple Music, Google Podcasts, Amazon, & more!

Nikki Lawley is a patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She personally discovered cannabis as medicine after suffering a life-changing injury while working as a pediatric nurse. In October of 2016, Nikki was a 46-year-old woman whose life changed in literally a second.  Going from being a medical professional to becoming a patient was a major adjustment and almost cost this vibrant mother, wife, and career professional to contemplating taking her own life after becoming a victim of the traditional medical system, seeing over 50 doctors, and was on cocktails of drugs that each had more and more side effects. Four months after her injury, Nikki found plant medicine. Nikki and the Plant is a pillar of medical cannabis advocacy and a champion for the importance of sharing patient stories.  She is planning on creating the first product line focusing on cannabis and the science behind why cannabis helps support for her chronic pain, cognitive function, anxiety, and depression.   Nikki is on the Patient Advisory Board for NY State Americans for Safe Access and for Cannabis BPO. Nikki is considered a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from being a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness and disability. She has been a guest on multiple podcasts and shows including “Let's Be Blunt with Montel Williams.” Contact and social media links All Links to podcasts, videos and articles  https://linktr.ee/NikkilawleyWebsite   www.nikkiandtheplant.orgLinked In  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-lawley-aa281517/?trk=people-guest_people_search-cardFacebook https://www.facebook.com/nikki.lawleyFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/nikkiandtheplantInstagram https://www.instagram.com/nikkiandtheplant/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8gIjFp_5cCEiwbTHBQXfrw Email nikkilawley1@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/marybiles71)

A 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, and the basics of what we currently know about terpenes. We also get to grips with some important terminology, before Michael shares a few tips for healthier cannabis use.One of the simplest and most helpful takeaways from Michael is the usefulness of our noses, and as Michael reminds us, that was all he used to have to help him identify different strains! We finish off this illuminating conversation considering where Perfect is headed next and the importance of regulating the supply chain in the space before we touch in with Debbie Churgai for our AFSA segment.Key Points From This Episode:A few of Perfect's innovative products!Michael's issues with migraines and how this led to him rediscovering cannabis. The dispensary that Michael opened in Eagle Rock in 2006.Michael shares some of his insight and research into what we know about terpenes. Tracing and verifying different famous strains in today's climate.  Michael unpacks the meaning of the terms 'chemovar' and 'cultivar'.  Thoughts on how to treat and care for your cannabis products.Sipping instead of ripping; Michael shares the safest smoking practices.  The challenges of building a better medical cannabis model.  Looking to the short term-term future with Michael and what to expect from Perfect!How Perfect is tackling the issue of consistency with their products.  The need for more care and control over the supply chain in the cannabis space.  Today's AFSA segment featuring a rundown of the organization's mission. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:CannigmaMichael Backes on InstagramCannabis PharmacyPerfectPick Me Up Infused Mini Preroll 3-packsMJBizConNational Institute on Drug AbuseStorz & BickelAlien LabsEmerald CupDebbie Churgai on LinkedInAmericans for Safe Access

Events across the world, like SB8 in Texas, have shown that the conservative pushback against reproductive healthcare is always an ongoing battle. Joining me to discuss the upcoming Repeal Review are Co-Convener of Together for Safety, Yvie Murphy, Psychotherapist, Karen Sugrue and Constitutional Law expert, Dr Jennifer Kavanagh. We discuss Safe Access Zones, the Right to Protest, the issues that remain in our legislation post Repeal and lots more. A really engaging and informative listen. Please do add your voice! ARC Submission: https://www.abortionrightscampaign.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ARC_Submission.pdf Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tortoise-shack-live-easter-sunday-special-tickets-296620518957?keep_tld=1 Join us at patreon

This week, we're joined by Nikki Lawley - cannabis advocate, educator, and Founder of Nikki and The Plant.Nikki shares her personal story of discovering and using medical cannabis to aid her recovery from a traumatic brain injury, along with her current patient advocacy work. 

On this episode of Let's Be Blunt, Montel talks with the Executive Director of Americans for Safe Access, Debbie Churgai, about the newly released “2021 State of the States Report: An Analysis of Medical Cannabis Access in the United States”. The report is compiled by Americans for Safe Access, the nations largest medical cannabis patient organization. Although we have made great progress in the past several years at the state level regarding patient access to cannabis, there is much room for improvement which the report details. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this episode of The Vine, PMP chats with Debbie Churgai, Executive Director of Americans for Safe Access. This year marks the 20th anniversary of ASA's role in the fight for safe medical cannabis access! ASA released its annual State of the States report, a comprehensive document that provides a detailed analysis of the state's medical cannabis programs on an ‘A' to ‘F' scale. Tune in for details on the 2021 report and how you can support ASA's efforts for federal cannabis legalization. https://prettyeasypodcasts.com (Produced by Pretty Easy Podcasts)

Welcome 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 review his services for listeners, having hired Anthony herself, she closes her conversation with him with a shining recommendation.During the second half of our conversation, we are joined by Abbey Roudebush for the ASA segment, who gives us some insight on the newly published State of States Report. Learn what's included in the report, how the dataset is compiled, and who it is intended to educate. Abbey shares why they have totally revamped the scale and metric they once used to calibrate this kind of data and leaves us with the big takeaway that no state is perfect, but some are making strides. Join us to hear all this and more today! Key Points From This Episode:An introduction to today's topic: how visual storytelling can be used in the cannabis space.Meet today's guest, Anthony Travagliante, and how he is connected to our community.Lockdown challenges and how they sparked creativity while shooting.The story of how Anthony came to work in the cannabis space as a storyteller.What he enjoys about the industry and what it is doing in business.How he sees his role in telling the story within the cannabis space.His favorite target audience: the people who wouldn't usually be interested.Some of the biggest challenges he faces with different clients.Who his ideal clients are for web, photo and design, and events, and what he does for them.A plug for his brother Dustin's shop in Brunswick, selling inhalables.Elana Goldberg's positive review of Anthony's services after having hired him.An introduction to the ASA segment of the show with Abbey Roudebush, Director of Government Affairs at Americans for Safe Access.We discuss the State of States Report that came out this week. What the report and assessment consist of.The main audience for the report: policymakers across the country.The individualized recommendations included in the report.How they have totally revamped the scale and metric they once used. How the majority of the states are not doing well on the grading system.Where to find the full report.The big takeaway she wants to share: no state is perfect.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Anthony Travagliante on LinkedInAnthony Travagliante on TwitterAnthony Travagliante on InstagramAmericans for Safe AccessState of the StatesTrav Media GroupWebFlowAbbey Roudebush on LinkedInCannigma

Adelia Carrillo is the CMO of EventHi, an online ticketing platform for cannabis-related events. She also sits on the advisory board for the International Cannabis Business Women Association and is a board member for San Diego Americans for Safe Access.And in 2021, she co-founded Blunt Brunch, an event series empowering and bringing women executives together in the industry to connect, build business relationships and empower each other through blunt conversations, and unique experiences. Adelia joins Joyce from Phoenix, Arizona where she shares her personal canna journey, the inspiration for Blunt Brunch, and an exciting announcement about the EventHi platform.Thank you Plymouth Armor Group for making today's show possible.Thank you for your support and please subscribe so you never miss an episode!Topics Discussed(1:25) NECANN Vote!(1:48) NECANN Joyce Speaking March 20(2:30) High Tea – April 30(3:23) Thank you Plymouth Armor Group(3:34) Adelia Carrillo Intro(4:20) Women In Cannabis Expo(5:10) EventHi(7:33) Marketing Cannabis Events(9:29) Adelia's Canna Story(11:57) Adelia's Family Story(14:50) Women Leadership in Cannabis(21:00) EventHi Experiences(21:30) Virtual and Live Events(22:08) The Cannabis Wedding Expo(22:60) Tacos and Bingo(23:40) Blunt Brunch(26:20) Thank You Plymouth Armor Group(27:40) ICBA(29:20) The View and Cannabis(30:30) Cannabis in Arizona and California(33:30) Arizona Cannabis Hotel – The Clarendon(34:40) Canna Friends Tucson(37:45) Maura Healey for Governor(38:54) Tony P's Chicago Networking(39:40) EventHi Announcement(41:30) Connect with Miss Adelia on Instagram, Linked-In and EventHiThe Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin and Bella Jaffe for writing and performing TCMS theme music

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. Steve is also one of the co-founders of the Illinois Minority Growers Association and is heavily involved in social equity and minority issues within the cannabis space. As part of his master's degree, Steve is currently using electron microscopes to take super close-up pictures of trichomes, tiny protrusions on cannabis plants. Tuning in, you'll hear more about what these trichomes are and why they're important. Steve sheds light on his experience in the military and how losing friends to opioid use led him to become interested in cannabis. We also discuss the disparity between what is taught at medical school and what science actually shows us. To hear more about Steven's research, what he hopes it will lead to, his predictions for the future of cannabis, how he is helping those most harmed by the war on drugs, and how you can help too, tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:Some background into how minorities have been disproportionately affected by drug policy and the war on drugs.The upcoming webinar that showcases Black-owned and social equity-focused brands. An introduction to Steven Philpott Jr and his involvement in social equity and minority issues within the cannabis space.Insight into the catalog of trichomes that Steven is currently working on. What trichomes are and why they're important.How Steve's experience with the military led him to become interested in cannabis.  How his experience as a strength conditioning coach for athletes increased his interest in cannabis.  Insight into the research he is currently doing.The disparity between what is taught at medical school and what science actually shows us. What Steve hopes his research may lead to.   The problems with a system driven by THC research and how Steve is doing things differently.The Minority Growers Association and Steve's role in it.The importance of recruiting the people who were most harmed by the war on drugs. What Steve predicts for the future of cannabis. The connection between hemp and fungal networks and some of the other subjects that Steve is interested in.Hear about cannabinoid testing in the Americans for Safe Access segment with Heather Despres. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Steven Philpott Jr on LinkedInIllinois Minority Growers Association Harrington Institute  Cleveland School of CannabisHeather Despres Americans for Safe AccessElana GoldbergDr. Codi PetersonThe Cannigma

By 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, and now, helping geriatric patients navigate cannabis medicine. In this episode, we hone in on one particular sphere of interest, and that is the way that Dr. Bone has integrated her OBGYN expertise with her medicinal cannabis practice. We hear about how her son's run-in with cannabis set her forth on her research and ignited her passion, and how Dr. Bone integrates cannabis to alleviate women's health issues. She lists the various women's health issues that can be treated with cannabis, from debilitating menstrual cramps to sexual function, and breaks down the endocannabinoid system and the effects of vaginal suppositories. We find out how women and other estrogen-predominant people react differently to cannabis than men and those with more testosterone, and why microdosing is far more effective for the former. As it turns out, edibles also affect women differently, and Dr. Bone explains the ‘start low and go slow' method that they should be approached with.We move on to dissect Florida's current cannabis market and prescribing model, speculating on the dangers of over-regulation going forward. Dr. Bone fills us in on why she doesn't believe the THC limit model to be of much use, and why she is such a fan of ratio products! Tune in for this informative episode on cannabis and women's health, straight from the source of someone who truly has seen it all!Key points from this episode:The cannabis laws in Florida, where Dr. Melanie Bone is based.Dr. Bone's medical background and how she came to merge cannabis with her OBGYN expertise.The science behind why women react differently to cannabis than men, taking the trans population into consideration.How Dr. Bone integrates cannabis to help with women's health.The various women's health issues that can be treated with cannabis!Dr. Bone breaks down the endocannabinoid system and the effects of vaginal suppositories.Why Dr. Bone takes the “start low and go slow” approach to treatment.The effectiveness of microdosing for women, and the symptoms it can resolve.Why women respond differently to edibles than men and how they should approach them.Dr. Bone dissects Florida's current cannabis market and prescribing model.The government's concerns about diversion in terms of cannabis recreational legalization.The dangers of over-regulation.The medicinal benefits of CBD to THC ratio products.Heather Despres briefly joins us to discuss the work Americans for Safe Access is doing to advance cannabis therapeutics for use and research.Links mentioned in today's episode:CannigmaDr. Melanie BoneDr. Melanie Bone on LinkedInDr. Melanie Bone on TwitterDr. Melanie Bone on InstagramParallel

The 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 women who have suffered a TBI. We talk with Nikki about her life-altering TBI, her previous prejudices around cannabis use, and how her journey led her to the founding of NIKKI and the Plant. After being prescribed over 60 medications and seeing dozens of healthcare professionals, Nikki finally found relief and a reason to be optimistic when she tried medical cannabis. In our conversation, Nikki shares how difficult it was transitioning from her role as a nurse, and health care provider, to being a patient. She explains how the state legislature in New York prevented her from accessing the medication she needed, as well as how difficult it was navigating the world of medical cannabis and finding a product that reliably worked for her.We delve into Nikki's advocacy work, her approach to addressing people's prejudices, and why she is dedicated to changing the narrative around medical cannabis use. Nikki's story is deeply inspirational, and we are honored to have had her on the show. It's an imported reminder of the real-world impact that medical marijuana and advocacy can have on the lives of everyday individuals!Key points from this episode:An introduction to cannabis use for traumatic brain injuries (TBI).Some of the early evidence on the positive effects that cannabis could have for TBIs.An introduction to Nikki, how she received a TBI, and her difficult journey from nurse to patient.How Nikki found medical cannabis and how it transformed her recovery.Nikki's previous opinion of cannabis and how her worldview was shaped by the "War on Drugs" rhetoric.Nikki's first dispensary experience and why the initial results were so frustrating.Why Nikki's unique digestive system affects her ability to absorb fat-soluble products effectively.Why this hampered the efficacy of the cannabinoid products she was using at the time.How Nikki's friends in Canada, and her support network, helped her persevere in her journey with medical cannabis.The founding of NIKKI and the plant as an advocacy and awareness initiative. How their mission focuses on helping women with TBIs.Why Nikki remains motivated in helping and empowering patients to institute change in the medical industry.How Nikki approaches naysayers and people's prejudice against cannabis use.The Americans for Safe Access segment: the compliance, certification, and training side of ASA's offerings to the industry.Links mentioned in today's episode:NIKKI and the plantNikki Lawley on LinkedInNikki Lawley on InstagramNikki Lawley on FacebookHeather Despres on LinkedInCannigma

Steve 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 more harm than good. In Steve's eyes (and now in ours after this conversation with Steve) New York is leading the charge in terms of progressive cannabis legislation, and the rest of the world would do well to take note!Join us today as we take a trip from the very beginnings of the cannabis-human relationship, which began in Central Asia, all the way through to the present, where this wondrous herb is used for everything from chronic pain to sparking creativity. Key points from this episode:Why Elana and Codi are such big fans of today's guest, Steve DeAngelo.Steve's initial motivation for becoming a cannabis activist.A brief rundown of what the first 25 years of Steve's cannabis activism looked like.The disillusioning experience which pushed Steve from Washington, DC to California.Three companies that Steve founded, each the first of its kind in a certain sector of the cannabis industry.What Steve's current role in the cannabis industry looks like.How perceptions around cannabis have changed since Steve became an activist, and the future he sees for the plant.Steve explains the progressive law which has put New York at the frontlines of the Cannabis Freedom Movement.The problem with the way California has handled cannabis legalization.How the corporatization of cannabis impacts those who rely on the plant for medical use.Why Steve believes there is no such thing as recreational cannabis. A brief history of the spirituality that has always been associated with cannabis.Steve shares a regret that he has from the early days of his cannabis activism.An important call to action from Steve.The Americans for Safe Access segment: diving into the microbial world.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Steve DeAngelo WebsiteLast Prisoner ProjectHarborsideSteep Hill LaboratoryThe Arcview GroupFlow KanaAmericans for Safe AccessCannigma

Israel 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.In today's episode you'll hear about some of the unique qualities of the Israeli cannabis market (and Bazelet), why it is such a challenge to legalize cannabis in the country, and the approach to legalization that Itai thinks makes the most sense for his country.  Key points from this episode:Itai shares a picture of what the cannabis market currently looks like in Israel.The forms of cannabis which can be purchased by consumers in Israel.Conditions for which people in Israel are able to receive cannabis prescriptions.Tensions that exist within the Israeli cannabis market.A quality that differentiates Bazelet from other medical cannabis companies.An overview of what Bazelet does, and how it has evolved over the years.The brand Bazelet has developed which is specifically focused on women's health.Itai weighs in on what he thinks the cannabis industry is going to look like in Israel in the future.Unofficial data on cannabis usage in Israel.The angle through which Itai believes cannabis legalization should be approached. Similarities between the Israeli and Australian cannabis markets.Why cannabis should not be subjected to the same level of clinical trials as pharmaceuticals.The Americans for Safe Access segment: focusing on the difference between medical cannabis and adult use cannabis.Links mentioned in today's episode:Bazelet GroupItai Rogel on LinkedInAmericans for Safe AccessCannigma

Anyone 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 sufficiently moving the needle on public opinion, NORML aims to legalize the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and subsequently ensure access to products that are safe, convenient, and affordable. In our conversation with JM, we discuss their work as Development Director for NORML, how their experiences with cancer led them to NORML, and how NORML supports its affiliate chapters that are doing grassroots work to affect public policy changes both locally and internationally. We discuss the changes that have taken place since NORML was founded, and why advancing public policy is reliant on understanding where your state legislature currently stands and what they're emotionally comfortable with. To hear more of JM's thoughts on the importance of small victories, how to build momentum, and patient rights, tune in today!The Cannabis Enigma podcast is a co-production of The Cannigma and Americans for Safe Access. Elana Goldberg is the executive producer and co-host. Dr. Codi Peterson is co-producer and co-host. This episode was edited by our friends atWe Edit Podcasts. Music by Desca.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:JM Pedini on LinkedInNORMLVirginia NORMLSubscribe to NORML NewsCannigma

Finding 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 lack of access to healthcare professionals, and experts in the field, to guide patients through this complicated process. There is still a long way to go in building a model that serves all patients, but in the meantime, Tetragram is providing an essential service for bridging that gap. The app helps patients make sense of their journey by simplifying the information and supplying data-driven insights into their regimen and its effects. It includes a space for journaling, an imperative aspect of improving your experience, as well as tools for determining the chemical profile of the cannabis you're using and how that correlates with your experience with medical cannabis. In our conversation with Otha, we talk about how Tetragram has been able to help its patients, how federal and state laws affect access to medical cannabis and what we can expect of government legislation in the coming years. We delve into how data can further our understanding of different types of cannabis and why standardization is desperately needed in the industry. The Cannabis Enigma podcast is a co-production of The Cannigma and Americans for Safe Access. Elana Goldberg is the executive producer and co-host. Dr. Codi Peterson is co-producer and co-host. This episode was edited by our friends atWe Edit Podcasts. Music by Desca.Links mentioned in this episode:Otha Smith III on LinkedInTetragramTetragram on InstagramTetragram on LinkedInMarijuana VentureMJBizConDebbie Churgai on LinkedInThe Cannigma

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi addresses tension around the Safe Access program, Hawaiʻi Island faces a shortage of foster families, and new technology may help to protect football players from concussions

Stoner lore. Budtender. Recreational use vs. medicinal use. DIY cannabis treatment and the pitfalls and risks of self-dosing. Is cannabis use helpful for PTSD and anxiety? Dr. Jordan Tishler says so, but it can also be harmful if not used correctly. Curious if CBD actually works? You might be surprised with Dr. Tishler's response. This conversation covers everything from cannabis regulation, who's at risk using cannabis, is cannabis addictive, how the psychedelic movement may or may not effect the positive movement of the medical marijuana treatment and the effects on physical pain.  Tishler is a cannabinoid specialist who has devoted his life's work to the education, regulation and medicinal use of cannabis and is at the forefront of this work. He is the founder of InhaleMD, on the faculty of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School and has been named Clinician of the Year from The Americans for Safe Access.We discuss the in's and outs of the ever-evolving world of cannabis use and how to trust the supplier or find a specialist, to understanding if cannabis could be useful to you for your health needs. Please visit Leah on her website to find more inspiration, healing techniques and tools. Or find her on Patreon for monthly learning in a spiritual community.