For over 5000 years of documented history, people have been using the cannabis plant as medicine. From ancient Chinese medical journals to the modern day dispensaries, cannabis and its many medical uses have found their way to every continent on Earth. Today, as the prohibition against this plant is slowly being lifted around the world and our technological capacity grows exponentially, we finally have the opportunity to discover what this plant is truly capable of.
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Episode Notes After an esteemed career in traditional medicine, Dr. Kaufman made the leap into the world of cannabis medicine. He's since educated himself on deep level and founded a network of recommending physicians personally vetted by Dr. Kaufman. Doctors of Cannabis, with over 1200 physicians across 23 states, is quickly growing into the most …
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Ep.43 – Get Your Hands On The Plant with Jessilyn Dolan
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Episode Notes It is my pleasure to share this interview with Jessilyn. Her story is deep and compelling. She's been intimate with the cannabis plant since early childhood acting as a source of healing and growth throughout her life. While she's a Registered Nurse in the allopathic tradition, Jessilyn's roots are in herbalism, Traditional Chinese Me…
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Ep.42 – Breaking the Stigma with Charlena Berry
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Episode Notes Charlena and I had a beautiful and emotional conversation. We took a deep dive into the topics of her new book, Breaking the Stigma: Racism, the Opioid Endemic, Lies, and Inviting Grandma to the Dispensary. In this episode we discuss: Losing her brother to the opioid endemic Being a female executive in the cannabis industry Racism and…
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Ep.41 – FlowGardens Gorgeous CBD Flower w/Erich Maelzer & David Miller
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Episode Notes This week I have the pleasure of bringing you Erich and David of FlowGardens, a Tennessee based company that is cultivating the widest variety and highest quality smokeable "hemp flower" I've ever come across. I use quotes because calling this hemp does not do it justice...this is potent, high quality cannabis. The flower they're grow…
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Ep.40 – The Life of a Cannabis Entrepreneur
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Episode Notes This was easily one of the more fun interviews I've ever done. Juliana is an absolute delight. Her energy and determination are a breath of fresh air and the cannabis industry is lucky to have her influence. We touch a wide array of topics including: Juliana's cannabis beginnings working at a dispensary in Las Vegas Getting her MBA He…
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Ep.39 – How Clinical Research Is Done w/Christina DiArcangelo
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Episode Notes It is my honor to welcome Christina back onto the show for the third time. She's a serial entrepreneur, founding several different companies and non-profits, many of which directly contribute to furthering our knowledge about and access to medical cannabis. In this episode we discuss the under appreciated health benefits of terpenes, …
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Ep.38 – Botanicals to Enhance Your Healing with Scott Eagle
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Episode Notes Scott is a serial entrepreneur with a creative mind and a soulful demeanor. He started his latest company ZIPPZ a few years after exiting his last company when anxiety and restlessness began to set in as it does for so many lifelong entrepreneurs. A buddy suggested he try cannabis to ease the anxiety and he was appalled by his dispens…
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Episode Notes Adam Bierman is a man that needs little introduction if you've been paying attention to the cannabis industry over the last decade. As the founder and CEO of Med Men, Adam and his company were the first to accomplish many feats in the world of cannabis, including the first billion dollar valuation in the industry. He's since left Med …
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Ep.36 – Healing With Plant Medicines
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Episode Notes Dr. Michele Ross is a neuroscientist with fibromyalgia who helps women heal chronic pain with cannabis, mushrooms, and other botanicals. She has authored 5 books and is the creator of numerous online courses on plant medicine. In this episode we discuss: How plant medicines saved her life The journey from patient to coach Advantages o…
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Episode Notes Josh is the CEO of Kin Slips, a company that developed a very unique solution to the cannabis administration problem. In this episode we talk about: Solving the problem of trustworthy cannabis products The trials, tribulations and triumphs of product creation Sublingual absorption vs edibles Kin Slips products and how they create thei…
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Ep.34 – Med-Cann In Australia with Sharlene Mavor
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Episode Notes This episode I'm honored to bring to you a true pioneer in the medical cannabis industry of Australia, Sharlene Mavor. She and her husband were there from the very beginning of Australia's program – educating on, dispensing of and promoting research for cannabis medicine. You'll love Sharlene's energy and learning what Australia is do…
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Episode Notes Uwe is a former EMT turned cannabis author and researcher. In this episode we discuss: The vast amount of conditions for which cannabis shows promise Chemotype vs. phenotype distinctions Uwe's new company, CannaKeys 360, allowing medical professionals access studies with ease The hierarchy of research studies The complexity of variabl…
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Ep.32 – Making Your Cannabis Work Better with David Kooi
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Episode Notes David is the CEO of Jointly, an app that allows you to "Enjoy your ideal cannabis experience every time by tracking the 15 factors that can impact your results." In this episode we discuss: David's skeptical entry to the world of cannabis medicine How the Jointly works and how it can help you get the most out of your medicine The many…
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Ep.31 – Cannabis Is Medicine with Bonni Goldstein, MD
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Episode Notes This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Bonni Goldstein, MD. She's been on my radar for many months and I'm so grateful to have had the chance to speak with her. In this episode we cover: Dr. Goldstein's many years of experience guiding patients along their med-cann journey Her extensive work in the field of pediatrics How most p…
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Episode Notes This episode with Dr. Mintz we discuss: The broken medical insurance model hurting patients and how he addressed this issue. Why he thinks it's important to distinguish between medical marijuana and CBD. How to put the patients' needs at the forefront of medicine. And what he sees on the horizon for medical cannabis laws. Find Dr. Min…
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Episode Notes Tomas’ company Ascension Sciences is on the cutting edge of nanotechnology in cannabis formulations in Canada. In this episode we talk all things nanotech; including how to get things so tiny, how it works, why it has superior bio-availability, and how tiny nano particles really are. Spoiler alert…super duper tiny. Find Tomas On The W…
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Ep.28 – History of Cannabis Medicine & Policy with Samoon Ahmad, MD
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Episode Notes In this episode Dr. Ahmad takes on a cannabis journey around the world, from the Asiatic Steppe all the way to the Americas. He’s an expert on all things medical cannabis history and also cannabis policy over the years. If you ever wondered why and how cannabis became illegal in the USA, you’ll find your answers here. Make sure to go …
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Episode Notes Dr. Hill is back again sharing his great wisdom and experience. This time we go deeper into some of the psychological conditions that he’s seen improve with medical cannabis. He’s also careful to shine a light on the things that don’t have enough research behind them yet and some of the adverse effects that people sometimes experience…
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Episode Notes I have great admiration for Vanessa’s courage to fight against the stigma attached to cannabis and work with parents to find cannabinoid remedies for their children. This is big work! From autism to seizures to ADHD, cannabis is proving to be an effective treatment for kids and Vanessa is sure a trailblazer in this field. This was a f…
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Ep.25 – Beyond Medicine: Hemp as Food, Fuel & Feed with Glen Mayes
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Episode Notes Glen wears many hats including entrepreneur, father, actor and advocate. We had a deep an insightful conversation that ranged from health and wellness to the many uses of hemp to the shifts in consciousness necessary to propel human forward. This one got esoteric folks! Glen is a beautiful soul that I know you’ll feel instantly. Find …
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Ep.24 – The Future of Cannabinoid Medicine with Ben Chiarelli
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Episode Notes Ben’s company Celibre has developed a technology for creating raw cannabinoids without growing cannabis plants. Sounds crazy, but it’s a very sane process they call Cellular Agriculture and I think it will change everything. As a grower, myself, I tried to remain skeptical but the tech was just too incredible for me to not be won over…
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Ep.23 – A Clinical Handbook for Medical Cannabis with Samoon Ahmad, MD & Kevin Hill, MD
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Episode Notes Drs. Ahmad and Hill have written the definitive text book on everything we know about medical cannabis to this day and I had the honor of interviewing these brilliant and dedicated individuals. Beyond this text book, they’ve created a living document over at https://www.cannabistextbook.com to continuously update what we know from the…
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Ep.22 – The Magic of Your Endocannabinoid System Part 2
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Episode Notes In this conclusion of our conversation, Ann and I go deep into policy, hypocrisy and possibility surrounding medical cannabis and our very own endocannabinoid system. Make sure to stick around until the end because Ann drops a bomb of a statement that just might be the most important thing I've heard any of my guests say. Find Ann on …
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Ep.21 – The Magic of Your Endocannabinoid System Part 1
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Episode Notes Ann is a passionate and brilliant researcher who, like most of us, was blown away when she learned about the endocannabinoid system (ECS). She spent her entire career researching and educating about the human body and didn’t even know about the ECS until fairly recently. We go deep into how the ECS functions and what role it plays in …
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Ep.20 – The Future of Cannabis Science & Education
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Episode Notes Savannah shares her experience researching and testing cannabis both in the lab and the classroom. She’s part of the first cohort in the first ever graduate program dedicated to the science of cannabis medicine. We discuss the remarkable bioaccumulation properties of the cannabis plant, possibilities for the future and what cannabis e…
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Ep.19 – Researching Cannabis In COVID Times with Christina DiArcangelo
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Episode Notes I’m thrilled to welcome Christina back to the show for a second time. The world has changed since we last spoke and much of the cannabis research she was doing has been forced aside by COVID-19. We tackle that issue along with raising a child that uses medical cannabis, how cortisol affects cannabis efficacy, and the future of customi…
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Ep.18 – Game Changing CBD Processing
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Episode Notes Mark’s company, Hemp Synergistics has developed and entirely new way to transform crude, full spectrum CBD oil into a tasteless, low volume - high potency powder perfect for combining formulations in capsules or for use in baking. This is innovation at it’s finest and can truly change the cannabinoid formulation game. Plus, Mark is a …
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Ep.17 – Self-Healing & Diversity In Leadership with Nickson Toussaint
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Episode Notes Nickson is a beautiful, thoughtful and compassionate individual. I left this interview deeply moved with a strong feeling of hope for our future. Nickson’s story of discovering the powerful medical benefits of cannabis by treating his son’s eczema and a family friend’s cancer is so inspiring. But he didn’t stop there, he became the ca…
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Ep.16 – Integrative Cannabis Medicine with Harry McIlroy, MD
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Episode Notes Dr. Harry is amazing, a true pioneer in the Western use of plant medicines. He’s the rare physician that is trained and certified as a Medical Doctor, but also trained in traditional Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture and ancient Indian Ayurveda. It’s an experiential East meets West combination that offers an extremely unique skills…
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Ep.15 – Needing More Research & Education with Sabrina Ramkellawan
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Episode Notes Sabrina is a nurse, a researcher, an entrepreneur, a podcaster, and an educator. She is passionate about educating both patients and healthcare professionals about medical cannabis and other plant-based medicines. Her work is sure to change many lives and we had a fantastic conversation. Check out the Knowde Group here: https://www.kn…
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Ep.14 – Testing Labs Are The Gatekeeper with Dr. Shaun Opie
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Episode Notes Dr. Opie and I go deep into the lab testing process. Human safety is placed above all else and Laboratory owners like Dr. Opie are working diligently to ensure we patients receive the highest quality medicine possible. We address all the testing requirements around sampling, cannabinoids, terpenes and what the future holds. This was a…
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Ep.13 – Cannabis as the First Option with Melinda Toussaint FNP-BC
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Episode Notes Melinda takes us on a healing journey from using doctor prescribed pain meds due to her military service nearly causing a fatal accident to finding more natural, herbal alternatives for alleviating her pain to founding her own medical cannabis wellness clinic as a Nurse Practitioner. We dive into an array of topics including entrepren…
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Ep.12 – Using Cannabis to Beat Cancer with Steve Bate
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Episode Notes Steve was diagnosed with two different Stage-4 terminal cancers and beat both of them using cannabis throughout the treatment program! A week after a cancer-free PET scan he contracted COVID-19. Again, he used cannabis oil to beat Covid. He’s so positive and excited to help others that he opened a canna clinic with an MD. You’ll love …
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Ep.11 – How To Use Cannabis Safely with Dr. Jessica Kruger
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Episode Notes Dr. Kruger works in Public Health and wants to make sure that if folks are using cannabis, they’re using it in the least harmful ways possible. She also studies the habits and practices of cannabis users by surveying people at events like Ann Arbor, Michigan's annual Hash Bash to better understand and serve this growing population. It…
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Ep.10 – Spiritual Health & Cannabis Psychotherapy with Dr. Sunil Aggarwal
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Episode Notes An MD, PhD, clinician, researcher, presenter, activist and student of life, Dr. Aggarwal redefines the profession of Medical Doctor by including and encouraging Spiritual Health into his holistic model of health. We go deep into how cannabis is effective as a spiritual and psychological medicine. Also, Dr. Aggarwal’s activism around f…
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Ep.9 – Breeding Cannabis & Success with Eric Forington
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Episode Notes Eric is an incredibly innovative cannabis breeder, deeply focused on genetics and parental lineages. He shares his wisdom and experience from over 20 years of cultivation and breeding for specific characteristics. We also unpack some of Eric’s success secrets like his morning ritual and how mediation helps him with everything in his l…
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Ep.8 – Healthy Soil & Inter-Species Communication with Dr. Blair Carter
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Episode Notes Not only is Dr. Carter a dear old friend, he’s a brilliant scientist and entrepreneur. He eloquently shares his message that ALL health starts with healthy soil and the data driven benefits of precision agriculture. We also dive into how communing with cannabis was what got him interested in botany in the first place. There is so much…
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Ep.7 – Dosing & The Early Days of Cannabis Medicine with Dr. Jean Talleyrand
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Episode Notes Dr. Talleyrand takes us on a journey from the past to the future of cannabis medicine. He was in California recommending cannabis to patients since physicians were legally able to do so. He is also conducting some very progressive research into brain imaging and dosage to learn strain specific benefits. Amazing work from a wonderful m…
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Ep.6 – How to Flip the Script on Medical Cannabis with Len Giancola
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Episode Notes Len shares a ton of wisdom on what it takes to have a successful business, not only in medical cannabis, but any business big or small. He brings a ton of energy and excitement to this industry and is rolling out a full service product that has never been seen before and the industry desperately needs. If you're in the San Francisco B…
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Ep.5 – The Future of Cannabis Cultivation with Michael Williamson
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Episode Notes Michael shares his incredible wealth of experience in the cannabis industry. He's a brilliant innovator, pushing the limits of what's possible with cultivation. Follow Michael and his companies on Instagram @Greenhaus_farmer | @Catalyst.BC | @Pipphorticulture To learn more about Catalyst BC and their services visit https://catalyst-bc…
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Ep.4 – Cannabis & COVID-19: How To Maintain a Healthy Endocannabinoid System
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Episode Notes Dr. Block takes us through the ins and outs of the endocannabinoid system, how it relates to the novel coronavirus and how to keep it strong and healthy. To learn more about Dr. Block's projects visit https://www.nurturingnature.com/ You can also find him on these social platforms: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/block-bot…
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Ep.3 – How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Cannabis Medicine with Christina DiArcangelo
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Episode Notes In this episode, Christina DiArcangelo discusses the need for hard data and the difficulties in acquiring it. She also share’s the latest on her company's AI driven CannaBot and how it will educate patients and physicians alike. This Edge of Cannabis Medicine Podcast is Copyright EM2P2, Inc., 2020. All rights reserved. Podcast use and…
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Ep.2 – Compassionate Cannabis Care with Dr. Bryan Doner
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Episode Notes Dr. Doner tackles the opioid epidemic, concussions, and a near future where cannabis medicine becomes synonymous with modern medicine even as recreational laws are passed. Time Stamps 1:34 - The ah-ha moment 4:14 - Why Dr. Doner opened a clinic 11:30 - Endocannabinoid DNA testing 14:41 - Lack of training on the endocanabinoid system (…
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Episode Notes This is my very first episode. It is a brief story of my history with medical cannabis, why I've created this show and what type of guests you can expect in the future. Please enjoy! This Edge of Cannabis Medicine Podcast is Copyright EM2P2, Inc., 2020. All rights reserved. Podcast use and availability is governed by terms and disclai…
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