Hemp housing is becoming a reality “Big news for home building! Hempcrete has now been preliminarily approved for future adoption into the International Residential Code thanks to the U.S. Hemp Building Association’s application and expert team. Henry Gage, Jr, Director of Certifications, US Hemp Building Association and Founder of Build Green Now,…

Helping up and coming entrepreneurs find their way in their cannabis and hemp industries Laura Beohner the President of The Healing Rose, a company that she co-founded which creates handcrafts organic body care products using full-spectrum CBD hemp oil. She joins Joy Beckerman to talk about her company and hemp advocacy including the Massachusetts …

Providing her clients with the most up-to-date information necessary to operate and invest in successful cannabis and ancillary businesses. Lauren Rudick the Co-Founder Hiller, PC was a member of the legal team that brought an action against former Attorney General Sessions and the federal government seeking, among other things, a declaration that …

Incorporating All Segments of the Global Hemp Industry There are numerous sectors under the hemp umbrella including: farmers, manufacturers, retailers, financiers, grant writers, and national leaders… The Global Hemp Association was formed to unify the sectors into a single, thriving ecosystem. Founder and CEO, Mandi Kerr joins Joy Beckerman to exp…

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Spreading the word about hemp building materials Hempreneur, journalist and publisher of the Hemp Build Magazine, Jean Lotus joins Joy Beckerman to talk about her hemp career. Jean explains how the magazine connects builders, designers and the hemp-curious in the emerging green hemp building industry. They discuss the many long-term sustainability …

Start 2022 with Inspiration & Hope Matt Powers teaches permaculture and regenerative gardening and farming to families, youth, schools, and adults all over the world through his online courses, videos, and books. He joins Joy Beckerman to talk about the R-Future Conference "a global vision of hopeful future" taking place for FREE from January 10 - …

The first hemp and Climate Beneficial™ cotton tampon Claire Crunk founder of Trace Femcare, Inc joins Joy Beckerman to talk about how her revolutionary line of hemp made tampons are helping to reduce plastic waste from feminine hygiene product. Trace makes premium tampons with a hemp and Climate Beneficial™ cotton core and a 100% hemp applicators. …

Correcting cannabis global complexities A disabled United States Air Force Veteran [Sergeant, 1981 -1986], Michael Krawitz serves as Executive director of Veterans For Medical Cannabis Access as well as other board and advisory roles. He joins Joy Beckerman to discuss leading VMCA and successfully negotiating the first ever VA medical cannabis poli…

Reestablishing hemp as an agricultural force in Kentucky Tyler Mark is an associate professor of production economics in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Kentucky. His applied research interests include hemp economics, broadband availability in rural areas, precision agriculture, and precision dairy. He joins Joy Becker…

Using hemp as a catalyst for a greener economy Inspired by hemp's superior performance capabilities, tremendous environmental benefits, and economic feasibility, Hebah Saddique broke new ground when she created the first ever Carbon Literacy course to incorporate hemp. Through her educational platform company Green Takeover, they are simplifying th…

How will the new California law change the hemp industry? On October 6, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 45 into law, which allows for the inclusion of hemp and cannabinoids (e.g., CBD), extracts, or derivatives of hemp in food and beverages, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and processed pet food provided that they, among other thin…

How to create natural hemp products with minimal planet impact. Hemp Traders is the largest supplier of hemp fiber products in the country. CEO Larry Serbin joins Joy Beckerman to explain their mission is to help the environment by bringing hemp back into the mainstream and supplying the best quality hemp products at the lowest possible prices. He …

Finding sustainable solutions to non-renewable consumer products from batteries to protein bars. In 1939 Popular Mechanics touted hemp as the next billion dollar market. The nature of the plant allows for hemp to be a disruptor in a multitude of industries. Carl Martel from Advanced Botanical and Biomass Research Institute joins Joy Beckerman to ta…

A transformation or spiritual awakening across her lived experiences Grandma Cat Jeter, the founder at Pacific Northwest Hemp Company & Deep Green Extracts, is a mother, grandmother, business woman, Cold War Army Veteran, world traveler, electoral candidate, and lifelong activist who celebrates her Canna-versary annually. She joins Joy Beckerman to…

Special Guest: Dietary supplements and CBD for your pet? You betcha! In this heartfelt episode, Max & Steven are joined by none other than Bill Bookout, President & Board Chairman for the National Animal Supplement Council. Bill offers a well rounded perspective on the pet supplement industry as both a loving pet owner and a professional working at…

Reducing the overall negative environmental impact related to energy production. The National Hemp Growers Cooperative (NHGC) connects growers from across the USA to do together what they otherwise would have to do individually. As a Founding Board Member Roger Ford joins Joy Beckerman to provide an NHGC update. He also talks about Eureka Energy Co…

Special Guest: The study of medical cannabis now has its own graduate program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. The first of its kind, this specialized 30 credit program offers a master’s degree in Cannabis Science and Therapeutics. Dr. Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, BCPS, is the program director. She joins Max & Steven to share her insight…

“The Nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.” (Franklin Roosevelt, 1937) IND HEMP believes that in addition to its nutritious grain, healthy oils, versatile fiber and hurd; the hemp plant can be used to help repair the world and make it a better place for everyone. Co-Founder and CEO, Morgan Elliott joins Joy Beckerman to explain how they ar…

Special Guest: Joy Beckerman, a living legend in the world of cannabis, is Max & Steven’s special guest. Joy has spent the last 30 years enjoying, sharing, and advocating for the plant that she believes has the power and promise to repair the world. She takes us on a journey through time to better understand how we got to where we are and offers a …

Preventing abandoned oil & gas wells from contributing dangerous greenhouse gases. The methane gas that's emitting from the nearly 3 million abandoned oil & gas wells in America is dangerous and contributes to global warming. Mark Mersman the Co-Founder and President of Offset Energy Partners joins Joy Beckerman to talk about how adding hemp to the…

Special Guest: Ending federal cannabis prohibition is the topic Max & Steven tackle and Morgan Fox of the National Cannabis Industry Association is just the right guy to bring us the information we need from the front lines. Morgan has dedicated 13 years lobbying for both state and federal cannabis law reform. From economic opportunity to healing t…

Hemp grain, seed and fiber fit Montana After returning to his family's hay and cattle ranch in Montana after graduating from college, Weston Merrill followed his calling and applied his business and language skills to enhancing his state's agricultural industry. He joins Joy Beckerman to talk about how Montana has embraced hemp and helping Montana …

Special Guest: Hemp foods is the topic of this episode so Max & Steven step in as the "special guests" because their main guest has a last minute emergency. The guys creatively weave in a hemp foods trivia question, “What is the difference between hemp oil and CBD oil?” Listeners come to the rescue with answers and are rewarded with a Max & Steven’…

Hemp is propelling this 150+ year old North Carolina farm Established in 1865, Brown Family Farm in NC has been family run for four generations. During it's over 150 years, the farm has produced a variety of crops including grain and industrial hemp. In 2019 Patrick Brown expanded their hemp operation and launched Hempfinity a line of hemp extracte…

Special Guest: Dr. Stacey Kargman, board certified Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and a Diplomate of Acupuncture, joins Max and Steven on this episode of Understanding CBD to shed light on how CBD is complementary to her “5 R” approach to healing digestive issues. She explains the connection between leaky gut and both the physical and emotional si…

Special Guest: Max & Steven talk to Eric Hurlock, host and producer of The Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, an offshoot of the Lancaster Farming Newspaper, which has been the premiere source of agricultural news for generations. Eric is fresh off his 6-week American Hemp Road Trip, which he took with his wife and 2 kids, to share and high…

Special Guest: Recorded live on National CBD Day, Naturopathic Physician Dr. Aimée Gould Shunney returns to brilliantly and simply remind us why CBD belongs on everyone's personal list of daily supplements and explains what an absolute game changer it is for dealing with stress. She delves into how stress is perceived by the brain and creates a cas…

Understanding Delta 8 THC The broad scope of the 2018 Farm Bill created many hemp related opportunities and it also created some unintentional challenges. Brad Douglass, PH.D the VP Regulatory Affairs & Intellectual Property at The Werc Shop joins Joy Beckerman to explain what Delta 8 is, how it's created, the need to clarify the regulations to spe…

Special Guest: Susan Leopold, PhD, ethnobotanist, executive director at United Plant Savers and children’s book author, joins Max & Steven to talk about medicinal plants and their endangered status. She also talks about how cannabis fits into the medicinal plant space. Susan is passionate about preserving and sustaining tribal traditions and knowle…

Helping Kansas farmers launch another economically viable crop The agriculture industry is experiencing tough times causing many farms that have been around for generations to close their doors. Melissa Nelson Baldwin Co-Founder of South Bend Hemp joins Joy Beckerman to talk about growing hemp on their fourth generation Kansas farm with her husband…

Special Guest: Stormy Simon is our special guest this week on Understanding CBD. She made herself famous by helping to drive Overstock.com from a 20 million dollar company to a 2 billion dollar e-commerce powerhouse during her 15 year tenure. In 2016, Stormy resigned from her position as president to pursue an entry-level position in the cannabis i…

Where is Cascadia and why is it so special to hemp? Aligning with Pacific Northwest values of quality, honesty, and environmental stewardship, Cascadia Hemp promotes a naturally healthier and more sustainable lifestyle by offering a consciously curated selection of craft hemp and CBD products. Kris Plunkett joins Joy Beckerman to talk about being a…

Special Guest: This episode of Understanding CBD Max and Steven interview Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, a horticultural entomologist specializing in integrated pest management. Suzanne shares her passion for bugs and how to effectively use the tools available to benefit plants, bugs, people and the environment. Listen to a fascinating discussion about …

Live from the Hemp Tour The best way to see the exciting development in hemp is on a first-hand tour across America. Lancaster Farming digital editor and the host of Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp podcasts, Eric Hurlock joins Joy Beckerman live from the road to talk about his Hemp Tour and his continuing exploration of hemp's return to the agric…

Special Guest: Pamela Hadfield, a successful entrepreneur in the cannabis industry with her company, HelloMD, joins Max & Steven to share how CBD has helped her. She’s also the founder of Eastra Health, the world’s first female-focused biotech company dedicated to developing psychedelic-derived medicines for women’s health concerns. Pamela kicks of…

Welcome to radically responsible architecture. Hempcrete is a simple, biocomposite building material that's healthy, resilient, and carbon beneficial and can be used throughout the thermal envelope in both new construction and existing buildings. Jennifer Martin, MA CSL, CPHC, PMP, Catalyst of HempStone joins Joy Beckerman to talk about hempcrete's…

Special Guest: Janine Morigeau, a tarot card reader, accomplished astrologer and a spiritual life coach, joins Max & Steven for a fun and lighthearted Independence Day episode! Listen as Janine performs live tarot card readings for our audience members and enjoy as Max & Steven get in on the fun with questions of their own!…

Understanding difference between dietary supplements and drugs regulations In an effort to promote CBD and other cannabinoids many companies are violating dietary supplement rules. Jason Mitchell ND, Co-Founder & CEO of Hemp Fusion joins Joy Beckerman to explain why dietary supplement rules are necessary to maintain consumer safety and how abusing …

Special Guest: “How to do the Pot” podcast host, Ellen Lee Scanlon, joins Max & Steven to discuss women’s health and cannabis. Ellen’s mission is to educate and give practical advice to women seeking to understand the benefits of cannabis. Her podcast takes a modern approach to demystifying the plant, exploring its medical benefits, and empowering …

Vietnam Veterans founded a cannabis testing lab. The legal hemp industries must work hard to overcome the stigma that's still linked to the plant. One essential component to this process is gaining consumer confidence. Dani Luce, owner and CFO of White Label Shipping Services and CEO of Goat Labs joins Joy Beckerman to talk about adding quality ass…

Special Guest: Dr. Joyce Harman, naturopathic horse veterinarian joins Max & Steven to talk about hemp CBD and horses. From acupuncture, herbs, hemp seed and flowers to CBD oil and beyond, Dr. Harman explains the various modalities for treating conditions in horses and explains the role of the endocannabinoid system in horses (and humans) in healin…

Special Guest: Hemp CBD product manufacturing is Barry Pritchard’s area of expertise. How did an Analytical Chemist get into formulating everything from face creams to CBD tinctures? Listen and learn as Max & Steven interview the man who works with farmers, hemp brands, and retailers to create products that bring the healing power of hemp and CBD t…

Creating healthy, energy efficient habitats to build a better world. Buildings should contribute to our health, not take away from it and should help us live happier lives, while also doing no harm to our planet. Tommy Gibbons Co-Founder and COO at Hempitecture a Public-Benefit Corporation with a purpose to create healthy, energy efficient habitats…

Special Guest: Dr. Earl Mindell, international best-selling author of over 60 books including The New Vitamin Bible and Healing With Hemp CBD Oil joins Max & Steven on Understanding CBD to talk all things nutrition, vitamins, supplements, CBD and healthy living. Dr. Mindell shares his expertise on the role of supplements, including CBD, in healing,…

Ensuring that all Hoosiers know the benefit from this misunderstood plant. Hemp is providing agriculture, manufacturing and business sectors with an opportunity to increase their options for quality natural resources while stimulating much-needed job growth. Jamie Campbell Petty the Executive Director and Co Founder at Midwest Hemp Council joins Jo…

Special Guest: Is there a holistic, non-traditional approach for cancer treatment that works? Rebecca Mooshi shares her personal story of seeking alternative options when her breast cancer recurred, including a foray into DIY FECO (Fully Extracted Cannabis Oil). Rebecca discovered improved quality of life through better sleep and appetite, which su…

Plastic kills turtles. Paper kills trees. Becoming sustainable means taking materials that would have negatively impacted the environment and giving them new use. Jordan Hinshaw Executive Officer at GreenTek Packaging the maker of The Earth Straw joins Joy Beckerman to talk about how they are making it easy for people to go Carbon Neutral when you …

Special Guest: Dr. Allen Williams, a 6th generation family farmer, founder of understandingag.com, professor, researcher, speaker, and regenerative farming expert talks to us about farming, soil quality, how our food and health is affected and what the future holds. Doc G’s Corner: Dr. Ben Gonzalez on the obesity epidemic, food addiction, cravings …

Why Certificates of Analysis are critical to hemps future. Farmers can not take a risk on a crop with limited and uncertain demand. Hunter Buffington the Executive Director at Hemp Feed Coalition joins Joy Beckerman to talk about their efforts to create markets for hemp. She discusses the arduous process of gaining federal approval of hemp for anim…