Best Pharmacists United For Truth Podcasts (2024)

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PBM on the Rocks LIVE from the American Pharmacies Cocktail Reception 1:50:10

4d ago1:50:10

1:50:10

Join Lord Dr. Jeremy, the PUTT team, and the biggest names in pharmacy as they try to survive an open bar at the infamous APEX cocktail reception!By Pharmacists United for Truth & Transparency

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Speaking Up, Fighting Back, & Cold Whiskey with a Fancy Ice Cube 1:09:40

13d ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Join the PBMOTR cocktail crew as they pick apart CPESN's Express Scripts partnership announcement, shed light on how states like New York, Florida, and Louisiana are getting real work done, and why PUTT's voice is so important in the fight - because when it comes to combatting PBM mafia tactics, enforcing reimbursement reform is the only way ALL ph…

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Protesters, PBMs, & a Bottle of Ice Cold Water 2:46:43

1M ago2:46:43

2:46:43

It's the LIVE version of PBM on the Rocks! Join Lord Dr Jeremy as he hosts a battalion of guests including NCPA CEO Doug Hoey, Arthritis Center STL's Julie Baak, independent pharmacy lawyer Mark Boesen, Pharmacy Dr of Comedy Maurice Shaw, and other drop in friends like Unite for Safe Medications' Loretta Boesing, PUTT board member Brandi Chane, the…

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Corporate Terminology, Discriminatory Practices, & a Baby Yoda Margarita 1:04:08

2M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

It's not difficult to equate vertically-integrated corporate control of American healthcare with "the Dark Side" - which makes patient advocates like Jen Laws of CANN, pro-independent pharmacy lawyers like Miguel Rodriguez of APRx, and the board members of Pharmacists United for Truth & Transparency definitely part of "the Rebel Alliance"! The subj…

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Pharmacy Extermination, Benefits Plans, & a Rum-Float Solar Eclipse 52:02

3M ago52:02

52:02

April is Stress Awareness Month. Are you aware of how much stress PBMs cause? Listen in as the PUTT Cocktail Crew hosts WayPoint Rx's Ben Coakley and California pharmacy owner Sona Kazangian. From pharmacy benefits plan options, to reimbursement issues - the gloves come off when the subject of PBMs is on the table! Episode Cocktail Menu: Spicy Bloo…

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Cyberattacks, Surge Pricing, & a Rye-Rish Manhattan 1:04:27

4M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

From the patient travesties inflicted by the Change Healthcare cyberattack, to independent pharmacy future viability, pharmacy unions, and PBM parallels on Wendy's surge pricing - when you put pharmacy internet icons in the cocktail crew, there's no holds barred on what might be said! Special Guests: The Accidental Pharmacist & The Angry Pharmacist…

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Prior Auths, Vitamin Supplements, and a PBM-Themed Red Wine Spritzer 45:02

5M ago45:02

45:02

Welcome to our February Episode! From industry-wide issues like prior authorizations, to disease states, pain management, and vitamin supplement shams - when PBMs and their parent health insurance parent corporations meddle in healthcare, the results are rarely good for anyone. Special Guests: Rheumatologist Dr. Steven Baak, & pharmacy owner Anne H…

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Pharmacy Frauds, Fee Hangovers, & a Bottle of Bourbon Barrel Stout 41:30

5M ago41:30

41:30

Only 2 weeks into the new year, and the aftermath of CMS’ new DIR fee rule is already wreaking havoc. Listen in as our January cocktail crew breaks down the bull. From the DIR “hangover” (aka Medicare-mageddon) to PBMs’ newest reimbursement torture tactics, and frauds that give pharmacy a bad name - it's a timely dissection of industry stupidity wh…

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Talking Cannabis with Legendary Radio Host Christopher Carr 28:10

6M ago28:10

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Enjoy a candid and fun conversation with cannabis pioneer and radio host, Christopher Carr out of Santa Cruz, California. John and Christopher talk shop, history, old industry stories and future of this ever changing industry.By John Malanca

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Understaffing, Unionization, & a Questionable Carton of Eggnog 1:04:37

7M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Understaffing, Unionization, & a Questionable Carton of Eggnog Thanks to the vertical integration of U.S. healthcare, the greed-based practices of PBMs and their health insurance parent corporations negatively affect everything from chain staffing, to patient access and safety at all levels of pharmacy. Listen in as our December cocktail crew takes…

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Weedgets - MAZE-X Pipe: A Healthier Way to Smoke 12:46

7M ago12:46

12:46

United Patients Group Founder, John Malanca meets with Weedgets founder Michael Barenboym as he discusses - "a Healthier Way to Smoke". Michael's background is a mechanical engineer, who developed medical devices for the past 30 years along with owning numerous patents. Michael saw a need to develop a healthier way to smoke due his son's use while …

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DIR Fees, Chain Pharmacies, & a Bottle of Cheap Whiskey 49:43

9M ago49:43

49:43

Welcome to our scary October episode ... and it doesn't get any scarier than corporate chain pharmacy policies and (the most terrifying) DIR FEES. Listen in as our very special guest, The Angry Pharmacist, joins this month's cocktail conversation. From DEA metrics, to wholesalers, pharmacy organizations & PBM problems - no subject is safe from thes…

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Joshua Cameron - Why Your Negative Thoughts are Increasing Pain and How to Quiet Them 38:34

9M ago38:34

38:34

Host, John Malanca meets with Elite Trained Healer, Joshua Cameron, Toward Goodness, whose purpose is helping those who have lived with chronic debilitating pain find relief and begin living their lives with joy, gratitude and a renewed energy. Topics they covered in this podcast: • How unresolved trauma is creating chronic pain in your body • Why …

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From Last Bad Day to Rippling Kindness: The Accident that Could have Ended Everything 48:44

9M ago48:44

48:44

Join in as Host John Malanca meets with guest Michael O’Brien who shares an incredible story about never giving up and what he calls his “Last Bad Day”. In the summer of 2001, John’s guest, Michael O’Brien, experienced a horrific bicycle crash. While out on his daily bike ride, an SUV traveling at 40 mph crossed into his lane and struck him head-on…

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The Secret Behind Ryan's Law: California Pharmacists Fight for End of Life Cannabis Access 21:59

9M ago21:59

21:59

Join Host John Malanca as he visits with PharmD, Dr. Leah Johnson as they discuss Ryan's Law and how CA Pharmacists are pushing for Legal Cannabis Access for End of Life Patients Nationwide. Please follow Dr. Johnson here as she and her group lead in this fight for patients rights. https://cannabiswellnessgroup.com/professionals/dr-leah-johnson/ On…

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Kickbacks, Squeaky Wheels, & a Fake Kentucky Mule 46:38

10M ago46:38

46:38

It's Mocktails and PBM Mockery! From schadenfreude moments like CVS's stock drop, to the differences between kickbacks and healthcare rebates (there are none), and even a foray into political process - listen in as the PBM Rocks cocktail crew gets real about the status of PBM reform efforts, and why it's so important to get involved. Special Guests…

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Federal Hearings, Fraudulent Actions, & a Spiked Ice Cream Float 50:41

11M ago50:41

50:41

From recent federal hearings and impending legislative action, to pharmacy DIR fees, copay accumulators, and whole host of other PBM fraud-based practices - in this special girls' night episode, the women of pharmacy put pharmacy benefit manipulator practices in their rightful place... 6 feet under. with special guests Brandi Chane & Teresa Dickins…

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Pharmacy Deserts, Corporate Greed, & a Rob Roy 1:09:12

12M ago1:09:12

1:09:12

Episode 6: Pharmacy Deserts, Corporate Greed, & a Rob Roy Have you ever wondered why some insurance plans require patients to travel to a pharmacy 20 to 30 minutes away for their prescriptions instead of covering prescriptions at the patient's local nearby pharmacy? Or, why lobbyists publish opinion articles in national news sources claiming that P…

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Cannabis and Dispensary Questions? Ask Joelle the Budtender! 51:19

1y ago51:19

51:19

Have you ever been to a dispensary and had some unanswered questions or were too nervous to enter? Let Joelle the Budtender calm your nerves :) As she answers some of the basic questions dispensary visitors want to know... Thank you Joelle! John Malanca, United Patients GroupBy John Malanca

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Discover How POLY-MVA is Revolutionizing Cancer and Chronic Disease Treatments! 35:52

1y ago35:52

35:52

Join John Malanca as he sits down with Al Sanchez, the owner of POLY-MVA - a 3 decade old company that has been helping patients fight cancer and other chronic diseases through mitochondrial and immune pathways. Listen in and see if this option is good for you. You can find Al at www.PolyMVA.comBy John Malanca

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Uncover the Benefits of Probiotics with the "Mother Of Probiotics"! 50:45

1y ago50:45

50:45

Join John Malanca as he sits down with the legendary 'Mother of Probiotics' Natasha Trenev owner and founder of Natren Probiotics and Protren Probiotics, both globally recognized probiotic companies that has been helping patients for the past 5 decades. Gut health is so important...some even coin it the 2nd brain! You can find Natasha's companies a…

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GPOs, Small Business Economics, & a Sweet Tea 1:05:56

1y ago1:05:56

1:05:56

Episode 5: GPOs, Small Business Economics, & a Sweet Tea Did you know that Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) are PBMs' even more shadowy twin, and they're being formed to add additional layers of complexity into the drug pricing market? Listen in as the PUTT Cocktail Crew welcomes Texas independent pharmacy owner Brandi Chane, and patient advoc…

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Rebates, Reimbursements, & a shot of Tequila 50:10

1y ago50:10

50:10

The Cinco de Mayo Episode This cocktail hour the gang welcomes nonprofit healthcare foundation CEO Jeffery Lewis and PUTT Vice President Lauren Young, for a conversation that twists and turns through PBM-created issues such as rebate aggregators, patient access, underwater reimbursements, and how ultimately, a small group of determined individuals …

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Beating Optum, Bad Marketing, & a Tia Maria 48:04

1y ago48:04

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Episode 3: Beating Optum, Bad Marketing, & a Tia Maria From fraud allegations, to legal smackdowns and new regulation legislation; public opinion of pharmacy benefit managers and their health insurance parent companies is steadily swirling towards a comedic death spiral. Listen in as the PUTT crew and independent pharmacy legal eagle Mark Cuker and…

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NPI Number Fraud, PBC Problems & Bourbon 1:01:23

1+ y ago1:01:23

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Episode 2: NPI Number Fraud, PBC Problems & Bourbon Grab a glass! From re-victimization of pharmacies dealing with the fallout from stolen NPI numbers, to PCMA's new PBM rebranding campaign & the recent Senate hearing on pharmacy benefit manager/company transparency… you never know what might be revealed when pharmacy industry professionals discuss…

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PBMs in Healthcare: The Bar is Set - and OPEN 1:01:27

1+ y ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Insiders in the healthcare industry experience the atrocities of pharmacy benefit managers' unethical business practices every day - but many of their middleman shenanigans are hidden from public view. Welcome to our happy hour style, no holds barred conversation! Join hosts Monique Whitney, Brian Nyquist, Jeremy Counts, and show producer Shannon W…

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Autism and Cannabis: What We've Discovered - with Unity Formulas Founder Jerrik Keller 27:24

2y ago27:24

27:24

Join John Malanca as he sits down with Unity Formulas founder, Jerrik Keller as they discuss Cannabis and Autism. Jerrik and Unity Formulas has been working hand in hand with Autism families and groups such as Autism Safe Haven. Jerrik donates 15 % of ALL proceeds to Autism Safe Haven! Thank you Jerrik! Unity Formulas are nurse formulated products …

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Unity Formulas Founder - Jerrik Keller discusses Targeted Formulas. Not ALL cannabis products are created equal... 48:02

2y ago48:02

48:02

Join John Malanca as he sits down with Unity Formulas founder, Jerrik Keller as they discuss the importance of targeted formulas when battling certain ailments. Not ALL cannabis products are created equal. Unity Formulas are nurse formulated products designed to target specific symptoms. The combined wisdom of CBD, CBG, CBDa, CBGa, CBN, and terpene…

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CEO and Founder Len May with EndoCanna Health Discusses YOUR DNA and What Cannabis is Right for YOU! 48:21

2y ago48:21

48:21

Join John Malanca and he sits with EndoCanna Health Founder and CEO as they discuss YOUR DNA and what Cannabinoid is right for you. Len created Endocanna Health to answer one simple question: How do we help everyday people find a CBD or cannabinoid product that’s right for their unique needs? Endo·dna is a simple DNA test that maps your endocannabi…

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Cannabis in Nursing Homes. Is it Legal? 39:35

2y ago39:35

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Alan Horowitz is of counsel in the Healthcare practice at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, and a member of the Post-Acute & Long-Term Care industry team. He is an innovative healthcare lawyer handling complex regulatory issues concerning Medicare providers such as skilled nursing facilities, hospices, and home health agencies. Known for his unique and si…

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Cannabis as a Business: Thinking Outside The Bud With Bruce Eckfeldt 46:57

2y ago46:57

46:57

Learn more at: http://www.eckfeldt.com/ https://www.thinkingoutsidethebud.com/ Join John Malanca and his special guest Bruce Eckfeldt as they explore the economics of cannabis. Explore the advantages and challenges of cannabis as a business in this fascinating conversation about both the medicinal and recreational ramifications of cannabis in the m…

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Know Your Dose With Derek Espinoza 17:50

2y ago17:50

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Know Your Dose Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-your-dose-podcast/id1493234127 Have you ever walked and stopped to smell the roses? That’s a terpene. Derek Espinoza and John Malanca talk terpenes and dosing. Join in with them as discuss the ins and outs of cannabis. Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.com Follow our YouT…

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Cannabis as Medicine: One Patient’s Story With Dr. Gary Simmons 1:09:26

2y ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Join John Malanca and Dr. Gary Simmons for this in depth look at how cannabis is used as medicine. Dr. Simmons shares his own story of the effectiveness of cannabis and how it changed his life from Stage 4 to remission. Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.com Follow our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_Rews_k-L0_0F73JSBDxg Foll…

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Integrative and Functional Medicine with Dr. David Gordon 1:06:04

2y ago1:06:04

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Integrative and functional medicine works with the 4 Pilars of a heathy lifestyle. John Malanca and Dr. David Gordon cover pain, sleep, anxiety and more. Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.com Follow our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_Rews_k-L0_0F73JSBDxg Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroup Facebook:…

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How to Treat Pain in Seniors With Suraj Tandon, MD 59:49

2y ago59:49

59:49

For more information about Dr. Suraj Tandon please visit: https://www.medexconsult.com/ Join John Malanca and Suraj Tandon, MD for a deep dive into pain management and senior care in this enlightening interview. Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.com Follow our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_Rews_k-L0_0F73JSBDxg Follow us on…

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Ketamine and Depression: A Doctor's Perspective With Paul Bregman, MD 42:33

2y ago42:33

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Join John Malanca and his special guest Paul Bregman, MD as they paint an intricate portrait of depression and the uses of ketamine from the unique vantage point of an MD in the field. Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.com Follow our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_Rews_k-L0_0F73JSBDxg Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitt…

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How to Relieve Anxiety in Seniors With Dr. Jordan Tishler 35:49

2y ago35:49

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To learn more, visit: https://inhalemd.com John Malanca and Dr. Jordan Tishler discuss the ins and outs of anxiety, sleep and cannabis. Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.com Follow our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_Rews_k-L0_0F73JSBDxg Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroup Facebook: https://www.faceb…

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What is Delta 8? With Kylee Shumway | Be Informed. Be Well. 41:18

2+ y ago41:18

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What is Delta 8? Join Kylee Shumway and John Malanca to find out. Kylee Shumway is a Pharmacist in Charge at WholesomeCo. She has a Doctorate of Pharmacy from Roseman University of Health Sciences with 6+ years of clinical experience specializing in compounding pharmacy, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, and now specializes in Medical Cann…

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Cannabis And Your Pets: What You Need To Know with Veternarian Dr. Gary Richter | Be Informed. Be Well. 43:03

2+ y ago43:03

43:03

#pets #cannabis If you have pets, you'll want to see this interview with John Malanca and Dr. Gary Richter, M.S., D.V.M., C.V.C., C.V.A. , #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, The Ultimate Pet Health Guide. https://drgaryrichter.com Check out these resources: The Ultimate Pet Health Guide available on Amazon LongevityForPets.com HolisticVetCare.com Ultim…

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What is CBG? 24:05

2+ y ago24:05

24:05

What is CBG? Investigate the world of cannabinoids with John Malanca in this interview with Myriam's Hemp. Guest Lacie Lloyd is a cannabis and health coach. She has been in the cannabis industry for 7 years. She makes a positive impact in the lives of medically compromised people by guiding individuals and families in alternative and conjunctive th…

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What is CBN? 22:45

2+ y ago22:45

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What is CBN? Investigate the world of cannabinoids with John Malanca in this interview with Myriam's Hemp. Guest Lacie Lloyd is a cannabis and health coach. She has been in the cannabis industry for 7 years. She makes a positive impact in the lives of medically compromised people by guiding individuals and families in alternative and conjunctive th…

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From Injury to Inspiration: An Interview with U.S. Veteran Bryan Buckley | Be Informed. Be Well. 1:12:02

2+ y ago1:12:02

1:12:02

Donate to Battle Brothers Foundation Today 👉🏽 https://tinyurl.com/zx284xmu “Over 30,000 veterans have committed suicide since this war [in Afghanistan] started, and we’ve lost about 7,500 on the battlefield. So in theory, it’s more dangerous for us being back home than it was for us being in combat.” ~ Bryan Buckley, Marine Raider In this episode, …

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Be Informed. Be Well. Episode 40: A Pharmacist Answers Questions About Cannabis with Leah Johnson, PharmD 1:23:49

3y ago1:23:49

1:23:49

This week’s podcast as John Malanca interviews Leah Johnson PharmD, RPh, the “Holistic Healer.” They discuss the impact of Eastern and Western treatments and the pharmacologist’s evolving role in cannabis therapeutics, holistic healing, and health delivery. John Malanca and Leah Johnson PharmD, RPh, the “Holistic Healer,” discuss cannabis and much,…

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Exclusive Interview: John Malanca and Patients Out of Time Founder/President discuss the State of the Science Cannabis Online CME Conference on May 20 - 22, 2021 24:08

3y ago24:08

24:08

Mary Lynn Mathre, President and Co-founder of Patients Out of Time, sits down with John to discuss an important upcoming conference: The 14th National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: State of the Science. This virtual conference will be held May 20-22, 2021. Go here to learn more and get your ticket today: https://patientsoutoftime.co…

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Be Informed. Be Well. Episode 38: Michael Patterson - The Cannabis Industry in the Global Economy 1:35:29

3y ago1:35:29

1:35:29

UPG Founder John Malanca interviews Michael Patterson, the CEO of US Cannabis Pharmaceutical Research and Development LLC (US Cannabis), a privately-held, developmental consulting firm which was established in 2014 with the mission of moving society forward through legalized cannabis. Watch and listen in as John and Michael discuss the current stat…

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Joe Dolce -The Benefits of Cannabis: Why It's Medicine 1:00:03

3y ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Join us in this week’s podcast as John Malanca interviews Joe Dolce, the former editor-in-chief of Details magazine. Follow this remarkable individual as he discusses the history, future and truths, myths, and the common misconceptions surrounding pot/marijuana/cannabis...call it what you will, it’s all good for you! Our podcast will delight you as…

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Detecting Ailments and Disease Before It's Too Late with Dr. Charles Bens 1:05:07

3y ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Watch this powerful podcast as John Malanca interviews Dr. Charles Bens, a corporate wellness coach, nutritionist, speaker, author and expert in alternative therapies, and treating COVID. John Malanca, in a podcast which is true to UPG’s mission of Be Informed. Be Well. discusses health maintenance and disease prevention with Dr. Charles Bens. Dr. …

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Open to Hope: The Power of Grief Support with Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley 51:59

3y ago51:59

51:59

Join John Malanca as he speaks openly about his grief journey after the passing of his beautiful wife Corinne. He shares his thoughts and experiences with mother and daughter grief counselors, Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, even as they embark on their own grief journey after Gloria’s son died suddenly in an accident also leaving her daughter Heidi…

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Going Global - the CBD Markets and the World with Mary Biles 1:00:52

3y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

John Malanca interviews Mary Biles, a Harper-Collins Published Author of “The CBD Book. The Essential Guide to CBD Oil” Mary Biles, a former English teacher and journalist with a rich employment and educational history, assisted her dear friend in the care of her mother who suffered from Pancreatic Cancer. Distressed by her suffering, the family de…

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Fighting for the Rights of Pain Patients and their Doctors with Claudia Merandi & Dr. Arnold Feldman 1:01:29

3+ y ago1:01:29

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Fighting for the Rights of Pain Patients and their Doctors with Claudia Merandi & Dr. Arnold Feldman Join John Malanca as he discusses the struggle Chronic Pain Patients endure and the threat to their doctors who prescribe opioids responsibly for these unfortunate individuals. Did you know the same surgeon who just performed complex spinal surgery …

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