The Conversation, Cannabis & Christianity podcast: Recent Episodes
Miguel Torrez
Helping the cannabis user understand Christ, and the Christian understand cannabis. The Christian scriptures record Jesus telling a crowd of religious hypocrites that it is not what one puts into their body that defiles them, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them. If a young child suffering from disease or injury, and the unwanted side effects of prescription drugs, can clinically and experientially benefit from using a form of cannabis, then how is it that cannabis became synonymous with cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine? Come with us as we explore cannabis, creation & Christ.
Alan Wiederhold has been designing healthcare plans for businesses for 30 years, but his passion has become mental wellness. A 12-year Navy veteran and certified psychedelic facilitator, he helps others overcome trauma (including his own). Author, speaker, and host of "The Cost of Doing Nothing" podcast, Alan tackles imposter syndrome and inspires action. He enjoys Ultra running, flying planes, lives in Maryland with his family and just finished writing a book based on his own psychedelic experiences called, Walking In The Garden: Discovering God Through Psychedelics.
Alan Wiederhold has been designing healthcare plans for businesses for 30 years, but his passion has become mental wellness. A 12-year Navy veteran and certified psychedelic facilitator, he helps others overcome trauma (including hisown). Author, speaker, and host of "The Cost of Doing Nothing" podcast, Alan tackles imposter syndrome and inspires action. He enjoys Ultra running, flying planes, lives in Maryland with his family and just finished writing a book based on his own psychedelic experiences called, Walking In The Garden: Discovering God Through Psychedelics.
"I was born an original sinner, I was born in original sin."
- Annie Lennox
What can be more clear and transparent than what you believe?
Cole is the Founder and CEO of IntegrativeCare Collective PBC. He is a passionate and driven Entrepreneur, dedicated to making waves in the Mental Health Care system. He received his Master’s Degree in Addiction Counseling in Psychology from Colorado State University with a 4.0GPA and has acquired training in Ketamine and Psychedelic Medicine. Cole worked on cutting edge psychedelic clinical trials for several years. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.
Ted Smith has been a public figure in Canadian cannabis since the 1990s. Ted has confronted the Canadian government in court and he continues to succeed with the love, help and support of those who agree with the mission he set in place at the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club in British Columbia, Canada.
In 1998 Trent Hancock began growing marijuana in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. 26 years later, Trent is an expert breeder of medicinal marijuana. His experiences and observations in the cannabis industry could only be lived once, he is an original. He is a caring and committed human being with the bigger picture in mind.
You, you, you, you and me. And a 'thank you' to season three guests.The Door Is OpenEverything ChangesForgiveness Is For EveryoneLove One Another
Choice begins with belief. People change when when belief about a thing changes. April Lemon believes the power of positivity in people can lift the trajectory of their life and the lives around them, if they allow themselves to believe it.
Dr. Randall Hansen is an advocate, educator, mentor, ethicist, and thought-leader helping the world heal from past trauma. Having been on a successful wellness journey that turned into a healing journey, all Dr. Hansen wants is to help other people find TRUE healing – not simply symptommanagement – because true healing opens us up to finally understanding who we are and what we are meant to do and be. He is the author of the groundbreaking 'Triumph Over Trauma: Psychedelic Medicines are Helping People Heal Their Trauma, Change Their Lives and Grow Their Spirituality'; and the well-received, 'HEAL! Wholeistic Practices toHelp Clear Your Trauma, Heal Yourself, and Live Your Best Life.' Dr. Hansen’s focus and advocacy center around true healing, healing that results in being able to live an authentic life filled with peace, joy, love.
Part 2. James O’Hara is a Canadian of Scottish origin. He has had a varied and interesting journey through both his personal and professional lives. James is a strong advocate for cannabis and uses the plant as a treatment for Focal Awareness Seizures. In 2019 James had a seizure-induced stroke and cannabis has been a big part of his continued treatment of his seizures and recovery from stroke. He is the Senior Director for Client Engagement and Services at kbudd.com and is the past president of the advocacy group, Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana, and he has been the patient voice of medical cannabis patients to the Canadian federal government, including the Senate of Canada. After this role James has continued to advocate and speak on the need for medical access to cannabis to audiences.
Part I. James O’Hara is a Canadian of Scottish origin. He has had a varied and interesting journey through both his personal and professional lives. James is a strong advocate for cannabis and uses the plant as a treatment for Focal Awareness Seizures. In 2019James had a seizure-induced stroke and cannabis has been a big part of his continued treatment of his seizures and recovery from stroke. He is the past president of the advocacy group Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana he has been the patient voice of medical cannabis patients to the federal government, including the Senate of Canada. After this role James has continued to advocate and speak on the need for medical access to cannabis to audiences.
Does Jesus assign or allow pain and suffering to teach humans life lessons? Cannabis patient and advocate Lonnie Kessler is the survivor of 14 surgeries, including an 18-hour surgery to remove a tumor the size of a softball from his brain. After several attempts to gain access to the Missouri CBD program, Lonnie decided to make his voice heard. In 2015 he was afforded the opportunity to work with New Approach Missouri to legalize medical marijuana. Shortly after legalization, Lonnie realized there was a need for education and founded Medical Missouri to act as a medical cannabis consultant for Missouri patients. Through the formation of Medical Missouri, Lonnie has helped hundreds of people obtain their medical marijuana card, provided cannabis education and worked at a cultivation facility with experience in post-harvest production. Lonnie has appeared in several publication including the St. Louis Post Dispatch, The Kansas City Star, St. Louis Today and Scripps News.
Sergiy Kovalenkov is one of the most renowned hemp builders in the world and has been part of the hemp building industry for more than 13 years. He is the Founder & CEO of Hempire UA in Kyiv, Ukraine, a company that is focusing on developing andsupplying commercial markets with hemp-based 100% natural insulation and construction materials. Under Sergiy’s leadership Hempire has earned recognition and numerous awards during international green tech and environmental contests. Hempire now has an office in California.
"In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality...Desire without knowledge is not good - how much more will hasty feet miss the way!" Proverbs 12:28 & 19:2
Third Year Anniversary episode. Thank you to the guests from seasons one, two and three, and thank you for listening! Peace, Miguel Torrez
Faye Smith is a female professional looking to bridge the gaps between private and public sectors and bring alternative care to Wales. Faye has a wide range of personal and professional qualifications working, advocating and supporting public, private and social health care inpatient and community sectors.
Hunt is an ordained minister who founded the non-profit, Ligare in Savannah, Georgia. Ligare is a collaborative community of clergy, religious educators, scholars, spiritual guides, philanthropists and psychedelic researchers. In 2000, Johns Hopkins University re-opened its studies of healing properties and spiritual experiences with psychedelics, specifically psilocybin. In the 2010's, Hunt was screened and participated in a John Hopkins University study that focused on what trained religious leaders (Christian and non-Christian), who had not used psychedelics before, would experience under the influence of psilocybin. You can learn more about Ligare at, www.ligare.org
Nico Murillo is a Product Development Chef and entrepreneur, residing on her 5-acrehomestead 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 infarm life, operating a cottage bakery, raising chickens, and consulting withCBD businesses on product lines. With over 20 years of culinary experience, herexpertise lies in bakery, pastry, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs). Beforeventuring into the cannabis and hemp industry, she served as a developer withPepsiCo/Frito Lay for over a decade.
The objective of the American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine is to help educate medical professionals on the role of the endocannabinoid system in homeostasis, and as a therapeutic target for cannabis and cannabinoid prescription and non-prescription products. Ken Watkins is the Publisher of the American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine, www.ajendomed.com
A conversation with Legacy 420 owner, Tim Barnhart on the United Nations' Declaration for the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP).
"Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to heed a warning." Ecclesiastes
Aging in this world does not always equate to maturity. The gap between aging and maturity grows wider with coming generations. But they don't have to.
Mary Jane Oatman is an enrolled member of the Nez Perce Tribe and descendant of the Delaware Tribe and proud mother of three beautiful people. She is the Executive Director of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association, founder of the Indigenous CANNabis Coalition (ICANNC) and publisher of THC Magazine. Mary Jane is on the founding board for the JUSTUS Foundation and currently serves as the president of the Idaho ACLU and on the board of directors for the Association of Cannabis Health Equity and Medicine (ACHEM).
Ted Smith has been a public figure in Canadian cannabis since the 1990s. Ted has confronted the Canadian government in court and he continues to succeed with the love, help and support of those who agree with the mission he set in place at the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club in British Columbia, Canada.
In 1998 Trent Hancock began growing marijuana in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. 26 years later, Trent is an expert breeder of medicinal marijuana. His experiences and observations in the cannabis industry could only be lived once, he is an original. He is a caring and committed human being with the bigger picture in mind.
You, you, you, you and me. And a 'thank you' to season three guests.
The Door Is Open
Everything Changes
Forgiveness Is For Everyone
Love One Another
Choice begins with belief. People change when when belief about a thing changes. April Lemon believes the power of positivity in people can lift the trajectory of their life and the lives around them, if they allow themselves to believe it.
Who do you say I am?
Everything Changes
The Door Is Open
Forgiveness Is For Everyone
Love One Another
"We are always falling in love or quarrelling, looking for jobs or fearing to lose them, getting ill and recovering, following public affairs. If we let ourselves, we shall always be waiting for some distraction or other to end before we can really get down to our work. The only people who achieve much are those who want knowledge so badly that they seek it while the conditions are still unfavorable. Favorable conditions never come." C.S. Lewis
William Henry is an advocate, volunteer, military veteran, researcher, communications professional, and a leader in protectingand regaining liberty in The State of Indiana. He served in the U.S. Army and the Indiana Army National Guard from 2005-2015 and at the Indiana National Guard Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs Office for most of those years full time. He earned the Bronze Star Medal for his meritorious service for his overall journalism work during combat operations in Afghanistan in 2010.Henry also served on active duty in many stateside emergencies in floods, winterstorms, and other national emergencies.
More and more medical professionals are brining marijuana into their practices because of evidence that it will treat their patients with more success and less side effects than prescribed pharmaceuticals. Both physicians consult within the United States and internationally. Listen in with Dr. Uma Dhanabalan (MA) and Dr. Joseph Rosado (FL) as they talk about how they came to take such a step in life.
At 63, Chef Wayne Howey is a semi-retired professional chef who was born and raised on a small family farm. He is now working in the CBD, hemp and cannabis industry for a very simple and profound reason: Life. Chef Wayne was diagnosed with skin cancer, was uninsured and did not have $80k for the first surgery. Listen in and hear about how Chef Wayne became cancer free.
The Door Is Open
Everything Changes
Love One Another
Alexys Fox was raised in southwest Iowa, and holds the role of Founder & President of Responsible Consumers of Cannabis. She is a former dance choreographer and instructor and a former sign language interpreter. She is a single mother to her 6-year-old daughter, Temple, who is the main motivation behind her company and mission.
The Fight of Life, understanding the depth of one's existence, freedom to worship & the power of belief with professional mixed-martial artist, Fidel Paulino.
Tim Barnhart and Cathy L. O'Coin are the owner and CEO of the unique high quality medical marijuana dispensary, Legacy 420. How did this come to be? Tim and Cathy provide a history of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory & how Legacy 420 has become a premier medical marijuana dispensary in spite of centuries of generational inequality. Hope, Perseverance and More.
Clint Kyles is a lifetime resident of Southwest Arkansas where he lives on a small homestead with his wife of 24 years & their three children. In 2020 he launched, The Psychedelic Christian podcast. Listen in.
Ted Smith founded the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club in January of 1996, the oldest medical cannabis dispensary in Canada, now with over 8,500 members. Ted has successfully advocated human rights for decades and he played a large role in Canada's legalization of marijuana. He is the author of HEMPOLOGY 101: THE HISTORY AND USES OF CANNABIS SATIVA and he was the publisher of The Cannabis Digest newspaper, Canada’s largest publication on the subject for almost 10 years. Seen in the movie, Kid Cannabis, he has organized cannabis conventions across the country, coordinating or participating in approximately 3,800 rallies, meetings, press conferences and other events.
People suffer for lack of knowledge
Love One Another
For two decades Ashley Gonzalez has a built a very successful sales career in Commercial Real Estate & Investment properties through her company, Hempire Advisors LLC., and has sold over $100,000,000 in commercial investment properties.
Lucie Pagé is a French Canadian journalist, writer and speaker sharing her life between Canada and South Africa since 1990. When Nelson Mandela was released from a South African prison, she went to South Africa and did 10 television documentaries, interviewed a host of political actors including Nelson Mandela and her now husband, Jayaseelan "Jay" Naidoo, who was the General Secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions and became Minister in Mandela’s cabinet. Lucie wrote eight books, published hundreds of articles and did many radio and television documentaries. Jay and Lucie have three children and three grandchildren and they reside in the mountains of South Africa.
Groove Is In The Heart.
The Door Is Open
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
Everything Changes, So Do You
Love One Another
Bridget Watson-Favaro is a Nurse Practitioner who works with patients from all walks of life, from pediatric care to geriatric care. Bridget has worked in clinical areas specializing in geriatric assessments, aboriginal centers and advanced wound care. Over the last decade, Bridget has focused on cannabinoid-based medicine. In 2020, she founded, Watson-Favaro Cannabis Consultant where she provides specialized consults for patients with a complex picture of health, specifically pediatric-focused and medicallycomplex patients (MS, Fibromyalgia Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and trigeminal neuralgia). Bridget also provides educational material and speaks publicly about whole plant marijuana with hopes that the stigma around marijuana fades and is replaced with an understanding that marijuana is truly medicine.
Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
Dr. Uma Dhanabalan is a highly respected, Harvard trained physician known to mostas Dr. Uma. She is the Founder/CEO of Global Health & Hygiene Solutions, LLC established in 2006 with a mission to “promote wellness and prevent illness”™ and Uplifting Health & Wellness, an Independent Medical Concierge Practice.
Dr. Uma’s mission is to change the stigma regarding Cannabis and for the world to know about the Endocannabinoid system through education. She is an educator,advocate, activist and speaks locally & globally about cannabis as a plant medicine and a global solution.
She created the model TotalHealthCareTHC™ where she “Educates, Embraces and Empowers” her patients, the public and policymakers, etc. and promotes cannabis as a treatment option.
She has received awards from the American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine for her research project: “Occupational & Environmental Exposure to Lead in South India”, from The 7th World Ayurveda Conference & Arogya Expo for her presentation “Cannabis & The Therapeutic Uses", The Educational Achievement Award presented by Clover Leaf at Cannabis Business Award 2017, Award from High Times Inaugural Female 50, The International Cannabis Activist Award at The 10th Anniversary Cannabis Business Awards 2022 , Cannabis Philanthropist Award2022-2023, “Blood, Sweat & Tears” from the Crohn’s Charity Service Foundation and most recently, the 2023 Warrior Women Award presented by Etain and The JUSTUS Foundation.
She received her Bachelor of Arts with High Honors from Rutgers University; her Medical Degree from the University of Medicine & Dentistry; her Family Practice Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina; her Masters in Public Health, Occupational & Environmental Medicine Residency, andFellowship in Heavy Metals at the Harvard School of Public Health.
She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, a Diplomat of the American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine as a Cannabinoid Medicine Specialist and Certified by the Medical Review Officer Certification Council as a Medical Review Officer.
In 2016, Martina Bill transferred her professional skills into the medical cannabis industry. She began with a position at a medical clinic as an Administrative Assistant. Martina's role quickly developed into educating patients to understand how to use cannabis as medicine. Training in Canada was very limited at the time, so she chose to pursue online training to help solidify her foundational knowledge from personally medicating earning a Master of MarijuanaCertificate from Cannabis Training University. She has since joined the amazing team at Lyte Clinic in Ontario, Canada as aPatient Educator. Martina educates and supports patients with a myriad of conditions, and ranging in all ages.
Jay Naidoo is a Grandfather and an Elder of South Africa, but he is primarily a freedom fighter who was invited to serve in the inaugural cabinet of South African President, Nelson Mandela. Jay was the founding General Secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions, launched in 1985 which became a backbone of the struggle for workers' rights and a key part of the liberation movement fighting apartheid. He served three terms and then was elected to lead the efforts on co-creating a post-apartheid framework of action to address the socio-economic legacy of apartheid. Jay was then appointed by President Nelson Mandela as the Minister Without Portfolio, responsible for the Reconstruction and Development Program, in the Office of the President. In 1996, he was appointed as the Minister of Communications. Jay Naidoo is dedicated to human rights and leaving behind a better world for his grand children.
17-time pageant titlist (Teen, Ms. Miss & Mrs.), two-time Nevada Governor appointed board member to Nevada's Commission for Women (served full terms), 20-year professional career in healthcare (public & private), three-year cancer survivor (as of September 2023), first-generation college graduate (with multiple degrees), Founder & Owner of Legally Blunt & Blonde and the Founder and Owner of 'Women In Cannabis Expo' (WICE). Brooke has done all of this with a diagnosis of dyslexia and OCD. In 2023 she releases her memoir, "From Crowns to Cannabis". She is Brooke M. Westlake
The format change and the Love that is its antidote. People suffer for lack of knowledge. Everything Changes.
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be. The Door Is Open. Love One Another.
Veterans For Healing CEO & Founder Fabian Henry, hailing from Nova Scotia, is a former Canadian Armed Forces soldier deeply dedicated to veterans' well-being. With a dynamic career, Fabian specialized in combat engineering, serving on six deployments including Afghanistan, Haiti, and Pakistan.
Post-military, Fabian leads in developing precise veteran recovery processes. As an award-winning social entrepreneur and advocate, he's founded corps and non-profits, forging an integrated platform for veterans navigating post-service life.
His commitment arises from facing adversity, enduring PTSD, hearing loss, and addiction due to prescription painkillers. Fabian's own journey drives his mission to transform veteran care. His visionary leadership creates a compassionate space for veterans to heal, find hope, and renewed purpose.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Forgiveness Is For Everyone
The Door Is Open
Everything Changes
Love One Another
In April of 2023 Shelly Straw was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Her husband, Jason, is the former NORML Indiana Chair and a retired U.S. Air Force Critical Care Trauma Nurse. They reside in Michigan as medical marijuana refugees. This was recorded at the end of July 2023.
A multi-talented professional, John Bailey has spent the last 15 years putting innovation and disruption at the forefront of everything he does. He is passionate about transforming businesses and individuals into their highest success. He also has an extensive background working with the most innovative consumer technology company in the cannabis industry.
John has developed a unique perspective on growth strategy and content marketing, product innovation, and he coaches individuals who are working to achieve their highest vision of success. He is the founder of The Mindset Genesis.
Dr. Sexton is a Naturopathic Doctor who furthered her education in the formal study of the endocannabinoid system and its roles in health and illness. Her postdoctoral research was on the topic of cannabinoids and their roles inneuroinflammation and neurodegeneration by investigating cannabis use in patients with Multiple Sclerosis and impact on inflammatory markers.
She has continued research into health effects of cannabis at University of California, San Diego as Assistant Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology. She is currently a Medical Staff Professional with the Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSD, at the first cannabis clinic in a major medical center.
Dr. Sexton’s clinical practice, research and teaching focus on the endocannabinoid systemand roles in integrative medicine, to treat a rangeof conditions, across the lifespan. Dr. Sexton haspresented her research internationally and published 24 papers in peer-reviewed journals.
She started her career in healthcare as an herbalist and midwife. She opened the first cannabis analysis laboratory in Washington State and has served as an editor on the American Herbal Pharmacopeia botanic monographs. She is a member of the International Cannabinoid Research Society, the International Association of Cannabinoid Medicine the California Naturopathic Doctors Association, and the American Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
She maintains a private medical practice in San Diego, CA. When not caring for patients or pursuing research activities, you can find her in the garden, paying music, playing with grandchildren, swimming or riding her bike to the beach for a surf session!
Tarris Batiste is a former collegiate and NFL player and the author of, "Don't Let it Smoke You: How to Create a Non-Toxic Relationship with Cannabis."
12 years ago Angie decided to give cannabis a shot as a method of treatment for her CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth). Not only did she find it greatly improved her quality of life, but she also found herself wildly curious about how it worked and who else may benefit from the cannabis plant.
Over the years Angie has crossed paths with thousands of people looking to cannabis for help with physical, mental and/or emotional conditions. She has seen cannabis do wonders for so many of people and she has seen it do absolutely nothing for others. Angie knows that cannabis is not for everyone. Cannabis is not a cure all, a magic bullet, or the last medicine you'll ever take. But what it may have is the potential to help. Naturally.
Angie's new book, "Pot for the People”, will be released November 2023. It promises to be an easy-to-read guide on the buying, selling, and consumption of cannabis written for the regular Joe by a regular Jane.
Dreams come when you are asleep, and watching babies smile and laugh in their sleep brings great joy : )
Everything Changes
The Door Is Open
Love One Another
The Doing Is Believing
As a mental health nurse, psychotherapist, and specialist in Comprehensive Approach in Psychosocial Rehabilitation (CARe), Sasha dedicated his life to improving mental health care. His transformative journey, driven by personal experiences and professional growth, led him to a deep understanding of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and its impact on stress, trauma, and mental health.
Throughout his career, he achieved remarkable milestones, reshaping care practices and policies. However, his own battle with undiagnosed Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) broke him down. Yet, it fueled a renewed purpose - to support healthcare professionals and others to escape the same path.
Through his Homeostatica approach, integrating ECS knowledge with trauma-informed care, he strives to bring compassion and effectiveness to mental health treatment.
Go for a drive with your ears. Just because : )
The Door Is Open
Forgiveness Is For Everyone
Love One Another
Yes, Your Eyes. The saying goes, "The eyes are the window to the soul." And the saying goes, "What do you see with your mind's eye?" What do you see?
Trent Hancock is the head breeder for Creswell Oreganics and an owner in Crater Enterprises. In 1998 he started indoor growing in Portland’s legendary cannabis community and went on to build his first commercial grow in Montana in 2008. Trent spent the next eight years in Montana consulting the largest indoor cannabis facilities in the country at the time, prior to Colorado 2014. Realizing that large scale commercial grows had bug and mold problems that were nearly impossible to control without spraying flowering plants, he started developing a controlled air system that prevented the need for spraying.
In 2014, Trent teamed up with Shayney Norick and her medical cannabis company in Montana. Gaining the space and ability to refine his air system, he utilized his Navy Seabee dad's low voltage electronics experience to build his first control panel. This was the first control panel ever built that brings in high volumes of fresh air while running high altitude temperature algorithms.
After decades of knowledge and experience in the legacy and medical marijuana arenas, he is a testing and quality expert.
Relaxation, Relaxation, Relaxation. There are layers to Relaxation, and This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be. The Door Is Open. Love One Another.
Lieutenant Colonel Ali W. Palmer was an Army Engineer officer with a professional career that spans 25 years in a variety of experiences to include military, government, private, non-profit and higher education. A 1997 graduate of West Point Military Academy, he soon after completed Airborne and Ranger training and was stationed in Germany where he deployed to the Balkan region three times. Ali spent the next nine years in multiple command and staff responsibilities in the Army including: basic training company command, battalion operations officer, and General’s Aide for the Army Corps of Engineers division in Baghdad, IRAQ – earning Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge for life-saving actions under fire.
Ali left military service in 2006 to pursue an MBA from Harvard Business School and spent the next six years in healthcare, finance, leadership development and facilities engineering. During that time, he was active in his Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and served as a Congressional Nomination Committee Member. In 2013, he started his first company – LIFECON, LLC where he designs and delivers executive leadership coaching to corporate, nonprofit and university senior leaders. In 2014, Ali re-entered the military in the Army Reserves, was promoted to Major in 2016 and recently to Lieutenant Colonel – a full year ahead of schedule. He most recently served as Operations Officer for the Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic COVID and Hurricane Response Teams.
In 2019, he launched another startup – Royal Technology & Agriculture, a cutting-edge agriculture technology firm providing quality assurance & consulting solutions to a myriad of farmers, brands, retailers and agribusinesses nationwide. Ali is also adjunct faculty at Battlefield Leadership and the Intrepid Leadership Group – two premier corporate leader development companies. He’s a member of the US Army Ranger Association, sits on multiple boards, speaks three languages, and is a Certified Engineer in the State of NY.
Joshua David Linney is a Florida native, U.S. Army Veteran, prescription drug addiction survivor and Founder and Chairman of Carma Corps, a nonprofit 501(c)3 that uses hemp to help veterans, or anyone suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, come off prescription drug addictions. With the intent to help people become self-sufficient, Carma Corps also provides training on how to own and operate a small business. Joshua served in Operation Vigilant Warrior and he is an alumni of The University of Central Florida.
Alison Myrden comes from a family line of Canadian law enforcement officers, and is herself a retired corrections officer. She is also one of Canada's earliest medical marijuana patients from 1994, has supported Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) and is a worldwide cannabis advocate. Alison has endured much pain in life and yet her outlook on life remains positive, optimistic and full of love. Please check her out at https://alisonmyrden.ca
Alison Myrden comes from a family line of Canadian law enforcement officers, and is herself a retired corrections officer. She is also one of Canada's earliest medical marijuana patients from 1994, has supported Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) and is a worldwide cannabis advocate. Alison has endured much pain in life and yet her outlook on life remains positive, optimistic and full of love. Please check her out at https://alisonmyrden.ca
Nikki Lawley is a cannabis patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She discovered medical cannabis after experiencing a life-changing brain injury while working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016. Nikki is a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness, disability, and how cannabis can help improve quality of life.
Nikki Lawley is a cannabis patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She discovered medical cannabis after experiencing a life-changing brain injury while working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016. Nikki is a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness, disability, and how cannabis can help improve quality of life.
Nikki Lawley is a cannabis patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She discovered medical cannabis after experiencing a life-changing brain injury while working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016. Nikki is a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness, disability, and how cannabis can help improve quality of life.
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be.
People suffer for lack of knowledge.
The purpose for a person's heart is deep water.
Get out of the doldrums.
In separate events, Jeremy Smith and his son had near death experiences from the side effects of prescription medications. Unfortunately, both are still struggling with health issues as of this recording in 2022, which is why Jeremy is a cannabis advocate. Coming from generations of Canadian law enforcement officers, Jeremy graduated Police Foundations while building his body from 6' 2" and 120 pounds to over 200 pounds. Having worked with senior citizens in the health care industry, Jeremy has come to understand the positive impact marijuana can have on humans as we age. This is what inspired him to launch Les Munchies, a cannabis infused food service that has not been fully regulated in Canada's hospitality industry. As a board member of the Canadian Cannabis Tourism Alliance, Jeremy meets with elected officials to further educate them on the desires of the Canadian population to expand its nations tourism capacity with cannabis.
Therefore Pilate said to Him, "So You are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice." Pilate said to Him, "What is truth?" And when he had said this, he went out again to the crowd and said to them, "I find no guilt in Him." John 18:37-38
Stephanie is a young Breast Cancer Survivor and the daughter of a Breast Cancer Survivor. Stephanie is also a Certified Cannabis Educator and Patient Care Coach with True Roots Healthcare in Ontario, Canada where she helps women who are struggling with Breast Cancer side effects including anxiety, sleep, pain and more. In 2020 Stephanie co-founded the non-profit organization, EduCanNation, a diverse group of Certified Cannabis Educators who are raising the level and standards of Cannabis Education in Canada, the United States and internationally. Stephanie is also the Co-Host of A Tincture of Time Podcast, which focuses on cannabis education, specifically a dive into the science and evidence that support cannabis as medicine.
Akeem Gardner is the Co-Founder of Atlas 365 Inc., an innovative industrial hemp company, and Canurta, a bio-hemp company, both out of Ontario, Canada. He is an entrepreneur with C-suite experience who has aligned his companies mission with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, and has been awarded funding support from The Canadian Federal Government. With a team of highly trained professionals, Atlas 365 and Canurta explore powerful components of the hemp and cannabis plants and produce unique anti-inflammatory products and much more. Akeem tells the story of how his family reacted when he told them he was becoming a hemp farmer immediately after completing law school, as well as how his Grandfather, a retired pastor, responded to the news.
Your eyes have seen my formless substance; and in Your book were written all the days that were ordained for me. When as yet there was not one of them. How precious also are Your thoughts for me, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with You. - Psalm 139: 1-18
People Suffer For Lack Of Knowledge
Everything Changes
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
The Door Is Open
Love One Another
Everyone wants to be known and remembered by someone.
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
People suffer for lack of knowledge
Everything Changes
You Are Known & Remembered by your Maker
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Part II: Ionut Rus has built a premium hemp clothing company in the mountains of Transylvania, Romania and he has woven hemp's rich culture in Romania into every aspect of his clothing business, De Ionescu. Romanians have used hemp under communist and capitalist government systems, and Ionut is continuing this rich culture by bringing premium hemp clothing to the world from Transylvania, Romania.
Ionut Rus has built a premium hemp clothing company in the mountains of Transylvania, Romania and he has woven hemp's rich culture in Romania into every aspect of his clothing business, De Ionescu. Romanians have a rich history using hemp and have done so under communist and capitalist government systems, and Ionut is continuing this rich culture by bringing premium hemp clothing to the world from Transylvania, Romania.
Everyone has a picture or vision for their life and their future.
The Door Is Open
Everything Changes
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
Love One Another
This Life as you know it is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be. Everything Changes, including you. Love One Another, because you need it too.
Brendon played a leading role in Canada's forest renewal programs by growing over 20 million trees annually, in collaboration with federal and provincial governments and private forest companies in Ontario, Canada.
A former secondary school agricultural science teacher within the Ministry of Education, Brendon has held senior management positions at many cannabis organizations including Vida Cannabis, Zenabis Global, BZAM Management & Nymera Holdings. He also serves as the Master Grower and Quality Assurance Manager at Sugar Cane Cannabis.
He has completed an Applied Agricultural Science diploma as well as a degree in International Agricultural Development from the University of Guelph, Canada's premier institute for Agricultural Sciences.
Brendon Roberts brings over 20 years of progressive horticulture experience throughout North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean region and he is the Founder and Director of GanjaPapa Solutions. Brendon played a leading role in Canada's forest renewal programs by growing over 20 million trees annually, in collaboration with federal and provincial governments and private forest companies in Ontario, Canada.
A former secondary school agricultural science teacher within the Ministry of Education, Brendon has held senior management positions at many cannabis organizations including Vida Cannabis, Zenabis Global, BZAM Management & Nymera Holdings. He also serves as the Master Grower and Quality Assurance Manager at Sugar Cane Cannabis.
He has completed an Applied Agricultural Science diploma as well as a degree in International Agricultural Development from the University of Guelph, Canada's premier institute for Agricultural Sciences.
Some believe there is a tyranny in every moment and seek to be free from not only its grip but its presence. People suffer for lack of knowledge. This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be.
The Door Is Open
Love One Another
The format change and the Love that is its antidote. People suffer for lack of knowledge.
Everything Changes.
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be.
The Door Is Open.
Love One Another.
Cathy L. O'Coin is a Registered ISO 9000 Consultant with over 30 years experience in the design, implementation, maintenance and auditing of Quality Management and Competency Based Training systems. She has worked in the pharmaceutical, medical, nuclear, aerospace, manufacturing and government sectors. As a long-time advocate of cannabis, it was a natural transition to bring her quality knowledge and training design experience to the cannabis sector. Cathy is passionate about educating people on the medicinal benefits of the marijuana plant. Since October of 2017, Cathy has been the CEO of Legacy 420, which is an Indigenous Medical Cannabis company located on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, 2.5 hours east of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Tim Barnhart is the Owner & President of Legacy 420, an Indigenous Medical Cannabis company, located on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory (2.5 hours east of Toronto, Ontario, Canada). Tim has been involved in the medicinal cannabis industry for over 40 years and has been a staunch advocate of promoting the rights of all individuals to have access to medical cannabis and its by-products. Tim possesses a wealth of knowledge on the cannabis industry and is passionate about educating people on the medicinal benefits of cannabis. Tim lived through the counter-culture & Civil Rights Movements of the 1960’s & discusses his life's journey from New Jersey to re-establishing the knowledge & traditions of The Mohawk Nation in Tyendinaga. Tim has some very surprising views on this life & whether or not there is a life after this life.
In 2003 Al Graham was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease which turned a five minute walk around his block into a two hour event. After a few years of re-organizing his life, Al turned the diagnosis into a positive by educating people on cannabis, which he had begun using. Al founded and hosts the People Advocating Cannabis Education (PACE) Radio Show in 2013 and the PACE Radio Network in 2019. He has been a writer for Treating Yourself Magazine, Cannabis Digest and was the publisher of the PACE publication 'Grassroots Advocate.' He has educated people on the medicinal properties of marijuana at national events across Canada, and in small cafes in small towns, and his content is free.
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Everything changes. Join Florida's founder of Culinary Cannabis, Mary Adams, founder of The Conscious Consumers Collective, Hillary Ferrara & Miguel Torrez. This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be. People suffer for lack of knowledge.
Christopher Cano is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where his military career was unfortunately cut short by a knee injury. Chris matriculated to the University of South Florida where he continued his public service, interning in the Florida House of Representatives and later seeking to represent his community in public office as a state representative. Chris was an organizer for Charlie Crist for Governor in 2014, United for Care’s Medical Marijuana Amendment campaign in 2015, and oversaw a successful field campaign for the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s race in 2016. Today Christopher spends his days working as a labor organizer for the Service Employees International Union building faculty unions for college professors around the country. Yet, the reason most people know him is his advocacy work as a founder of the Florida Suncoast Chapter for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
Dr. Leah Johnson is a Medical Cannabis Specialist & Clinical Pharmacist who is the owner & founder of Alchemist Consulting LLC. She believes that complete physical/mental health & well-being can be influenced by the utilization of cannabis, as well as other herbal remedies and supplements in conjunction with pharmaceutical medications. Dr. Leah feels that most patients are given too many & often inappropriate prescription medications, while not being given the knowledge for utilizing effective herbals & supplements to reduce pill burden. In an effort to improve the overall health & well-being of patients, Dr. Leah works with patients & their healthcare providers throughout the country to help reduce pill burden & provide recommendations on alternative therapy. She also works with cannabis companies to advise them on formulations & speaks at medical conferences to help educate providers & patients on the benefits of utilizing cannabis medicine therapy. Dr. Leah holds a Doctorate degree in Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences & a Masters degree in Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. She is a board member of multiple medical cannabis & healthcare organizations including the Pharmacists' Cannabis Coalition of California, where she presents education on Ryan's Law.
Some believe there is a tyranny in every moment and seek to be free from not only its grip but its presence. People suffer for lack of knowledge. This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be.
The Door Is Open
Love One Another
Moriah Barnhart is a Native Floridian whose daughter was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of two in 2013. Moriah watched her daughter struggle to survive chemotherapy, which compelled her to seek help from experts in cannabis. As a result, her family received support from Dr. Raphael Mechoulam and Moriah went on to co-found CannaMoms as a means to provide support system for other parents like herself, and to organize their stories to change voters hearts and minds about the medical efficacy of marijuana. After the State of Florida passed a Medical Marijuana Program, she was appointed to the Florida Department of Agriculture Hemp and Medical Marijuana Advisory Boards, respectively. She wrote Florida’s first CME program for physicians and continued to work on legislative policy reform, Co-Founding a new non-profit with a broader mission toward ending prohibition, the Women's Initiative for a Safe and Equitable (WISE) Florida. Moriah continues to work for Floridians to legally grow marijuana at home today.
People suffer for lack of knowledge
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
Love One Another
Dr. Jake F. Felice is a Naturopathic doctor who has been serving patients in Washington State since 2003, and he is the founder of Sweetwater Holistic LLC (www.sweetwaterholistic.com). Anthony Lloyd is a graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and a retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain who specialized in domestic and international disaster response. Now, Anthony is an executive for a non-profit disaster relief organization. Both have chosen paths in life that help people find peace in the midst of a crisis.
The format change and the Love that is its antidote. People suffer for lack of knowledge.
Everything Changes.
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be.
The Door Is Open.
Love One Another.
Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD is one of the world’s most respected medical authorities on cannabis as plant-based medicine. With over four decades of experience as a healthcare professional, he has built a career anchored in family tradition and driven by a desire to help his patients and community. Dr. Rosado's father was an x-ray technician before his untimely death in 1973. Losing his father spurred Dr. Rosado to start working at a young age to help support his family. He trained as a certified nurse’s assistant, then known as an orderly, and began working in the medical field in 1978 at age 16. After high school, Dr. Rosado trained as an emergency medical technician, paramedic, and catheterization laboratory technician while working his way through college.
A major car accident led Dr. Rosado to the field of chiropractic. After a chiropractor alleviated his agonizing back pain in just a few weeks of care, Dr. Rosado decided to explore the complementary medicine system. As a chiropractor, Dr. Rosado dedicated his practice to helping underserved communities, particularly those for whom English was a second language, ensuring that each patient received the highest quality of care that he could provide. At the age of 35, Dr. Rosado entered medical school and was a top student while working his way through school as a husband and father. In medical school, he studied marijuana and determined that potential health and wellness benefits could be extracted from the plant.
As a student and newly certified physician, Dr. Rosado worked throughout the Latin American Diaspora, setting up a clinic in Costa Rica, serving as a team doctor for the country’s Olympic teams. In 2014, Dr. Rosado added his considerable professional expertise to the frontlines of Florida’s push for medical marijuana. One of the state’s first doctors advocating for medical cannabis, in 2016, Dr. Rosado also had the distinction of being the first Central Florida physician to recommend medical marijuana for an adult patient, as well as the first to recommend it for a patient under the age of 18. As a clinician he has worked with thousands of patients, from toddlers to the elderly, recommending medical cannabis and managing treatment.
In 2003 Al Graham was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease which turned a five minute walk around his block into a two hour event. After a few years of re-organizing his life, Al turned the diagnosis into a positive by educating people on cannabis, which he had begun using. Al founded and hosts the People Advocating Cannabis Education (PACE) Radio Show in 2013 and the PACE Radio Network in 2019. He has been a writer for Treating Yourself Magazine, Cannabis Digest and was the publisher of the PACE publication 'Grassroots Advocate.' He has educated people on the medicinal properties of marijuana at national events across Canada, and in small cafes in small towns, and his content is free.
"Wisdom has built Her house, She has hewn out Her seven pillars; She has prepared her food, She has mixed Her wine; She has also set Her table; She has sent out Her maidens, she calls from the tops of the heights of the city: "Whoever is naive, let him turn in here!" To him who lacks understanding She says, "Come, eat of my food and drink of the wine I have mixed. Forsake your folly and live, and proceed in the way of understanding." Proverbs 9:1-6
Trust and faith, faith and trust. Would you trust a boss who is constantly holding a hammer over your head? Too often faith is not taught correctly from the pulpit, and this has resulted in a Santa Claus stigma around Jesus and His creation (people and marijuana). People suffer for lack of knowledge, but this can change if you seek because This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be. Love One Another.
People suffer for lack of knowledge. Everything Changes because, whether one believes it or not, This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be. Love One Another.
Jason Straw is a retired U.S. Air Force trauma nurse who served two tours in Afghanistan as a Critical Care Charge Nurse and Critical Care Air Transport nurse. Jason's teams specialized in rescuing and providing critical medical attention to Special Operations Teams in high risk combat zones. Since retiring from the USAF, Jason has dealt with health and medical issues and found cannabis to provide profound relief, peace and sense of well being where prescription drugs failed. Unfortunately, at the time of this recording, Jason and his family were medical marijuana refugees, forced to live in Michigan where medical and recreational marijuana is legal. Since 2021, Jason has been the Indiana Chair of the National Organization for the Reformation of Marijuana Laws (NORML). Jason's story is truly encouraging.
Two years ago Thuy Diep and Miguel Torrez recorded episode one of their conversation. This is part two, Enjoy. Thuy is a seasoned training and leadership expert with over 15 years of experience in the luxury industry. Having worked with top-tier brands like Chanel and Christian Dior, Thuy has become a sought-after figure in the world of training and development. Throughout Thuy's career, she has mentored, hired, and built successful teams, helping individuals reach their full potential and achieve greater productivity while living happier lives. As a dynamic and passionate leader, Thuy Diep has inspired countless teams to strive for excellence and achieve their goals, leaving a lasting impact on those she works with.
Robert Head is the founder of Hemp For Victory and a veteran of the Iraq War, and he has experienced the hardships of PTSD and the unwanted grip that pills and booze can have on people. In 2016 he found that cannabis did more than help him get off prescription pain pills and booze, it also increased his overall well-being. This is what drives his passion for the marijuana plant. Robert has experienced the fact that cannabis can help people struggling with PTSD recover a quality to their daily life. In launching Blue Cord Farms and Hemp For Victory, Robert aims to help vets and citizens reduce dependence on pills and booze, and Robert is succeeding in his mission.
Joel Farrell has worked in mortgage lending for two decades and, after learning career and life lessons along the way, he has committed his efforts to helping people attain homeownership. To increase his reach, he launched the Strive For 25 podcast and has been interviewing entrepreneurs across the United States, shining a light on the success stories of people. He and his wife have twin boys that she delivered shortly before the pandemic lockdown in 2020, raising newborns in lockdown was weird and Joel speaks to this and more with Miguel.
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This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
Marco Cowley retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after serving 22 years and climbing to the rank of Boatswainmate Senior Chief. Marco now resides in Pensacola, Florida with his family. Ron Bowen retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after serving 28 years and climbing to the rank of Boatswainmate Chief Warrant Officer Three. Both continue to share their knowledge, experience and wisdom.
People Suffer for Lack of Knowledge
Everything Changes
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Thuy Diep started on the sales floor of a beauty company and at the time of this recording in 2021 she was an Education Executive for CHANEL Beauty North America. For Thuy, beauty has always been something deeper than the surface appearance of a person. At the same time, she has witnessed an internal change in women when they see their appearance after an artist applies quality make-up, and the change has been profound. Thuy used cannabis because it helped her connect with customers on the sales floor, and her sales were consistently at or near the top. She spent part of her early childhood attending church at a Christian denomination but has not associated with organized religion since. She believes a higher power exists and she has an inescapable internal motivation to help people. A beautiful woman, an executive in the beauty industry and she believes there is deeper value in people than the external.
Jake F. Felice, ND, LMP, is an author, clinician, educator, and consultant whose vision is to advance the science and practical application of natural medicines for medical and recreational markets worldwide. Dr. Felice provides world education experiences by speaking authentically about botanicals and natural products. His Category 1 CME courses for doctors on the Endo-Cannabinoid System (ECS) have now been translated into four languages. Dr. Felice is the founder of Sweetwater Holistic Consulting LLC. His passion is the coaching of flow-state access for high-performing men in both athletics and business. He also advises dietary supplement and cannabis companies regarding optimal botanical product development.
Dr. Barbara Mainville has been working full time with medical cannabis in Canada since early 2016. Prior to that, she worked in an Emergency Department for 30 years, and also served as a Coroner for the Province of Ontario for 30 years, conducting both investigations and coroners’ inquests. She is a member of both the Canadian Special Operations Medical Association and the Western Trauma Association, and retains a special interest in all aspects of trauma. Sherry Bennett is the Founder of Let's Talk Cannabis and Bayview Concierge Inc and has been a cannabis advocate in Canada since marijuana provided a way for her to be, "Friendly with life again" after decades of traumatic familial, societal and personal happenings.
Yes, Your Eyes. The saying goes, "The eyes are the window to the soul." And the saying goes, "What do you see with your mind's eye?" What do you see?
Jay Naidoo is a Grandfather and an Elder of South Africa, but he is primarily a freedom fighter who was invited to serve in the inaugural cabinet of South African President, Nelson Mandela. Jay was the founding General Secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions, launched in 1985 which became a backbone of the struggle for workers' rights and a key part of the liberation movement fighting apartheid. He served three terms and then was elected to lead the efforts on co-creating a post-apartheid framework of action to address the socio-economic legacy of apartheid. Jay was then appointed by President Nelson Mandela as the Minister Without Portfolio, responsible for the Reconstruction and Development Program, in the Office of the President. In 1996, he was appointed as the Minister of Communications. Jay Naidoo is dedicated to human rights and leaving behind a better world for his grand children.
Myrna Gillis, QC is the CEO and co-founder of Aqualitas, a vertically integrated multi-cannabis license holder and producer of organically grown cannabis and value-added products distributed domestically and internationally. She is a disabilities advocate, and practiced law in the vulnerable services sector for 25 years before joining the cannabis industry in 2014. Motivated by a desire to promote access to medical cannabis, through research, innovation and sustainability she has led her team to highlights including Grow Up’s 2021 Innovation Technology Award, Canada’s 2020 Grower of the Year, a Spark Innovation Award, and Clean Tech Energy Award for cultivation, as well 16 Canadian provincial and federal research grants. Myrna received her Queens Counsel designation for excellence and integrity in the practice of law and was a business leader bronze award winner in 2019. She is a board member on the Cannabis Council of Canada, and a board advisor for the Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation and has volunteered for various disabilities and social justice organizations over the last 30 years.
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be. The Door Is Open. People suffer for lack of knowledge. Keep Moving Forward. Everything Changes, including you. Love One Another.
Owen Smith possesses a wide range of cannabis industry subject matter expertise based on two decades of working with patients, advocates, dispensaries, non-profits, producers and processors as well as one of the worlds largest cannabis corporations. In 2009 Owen raised a constitutional challenge called R v Smith that is the most successful cannabis case in Canadian history, legalizing the process of cannabis extraction so that people and companies could make extracts, edibles and oils. Owen is a storyteller, multi-media artist, videographer, writer, juggler and musician.
Mike Robinson is the Founder & Director of the Global Cannabinoid Research Center in Santa Barbara, California. He is also a multiple stage four cancer survivor who used cannabis oils and CBD extensively for not only his cancer treatment but also the severe epilepsy that developed from a race car accident when he hit a concrete wall going 180 miles per hour. Over the last decade, Mike has shared his journey and analytics on cannabinoid medicine research globally, while assisting patients and teaching medical professionals. Mike is also known for adopting a severely disabled child, Genevieve, from the compassion program he once ran. And this doesn't begin to cover all Mike and Miguel discuss in this episode, it is a unique conversation!
Lucie Pagé is a French Canadian journalist, writer and speaker sharing her life between Canada and South Africa since 1990. When Nelson Mandela was released from a South African prison, she went to South Africa and did 10 television documentaries, interviewed a host of political actors including Nelson Mandela and her now husband, Jayaseelan "Jay" Naidoo, who was the General Secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions and became Minister in Mandela’s cabinet. Lucie wrote eight books, published hundreds of articles and did many radio and television documentaries. Jay and Lucie have three children and three grandchildren and they reside in the mountains of South Africa.
People Suffer for Lack of Knowledge. Acceptance, Forgiveness, & Life given by Love are remembered in The Bread & The Wine. Receive them as often as you think of them. This is the New Covenant.
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Everything Changes
The Door Is Open
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
Groove Is In The Heart.
The Door Is Open
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
Everything Changes, So Do You
Love One Another
Why? Because You Are Worth It.
Ask and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
The Door Is Open
Everything Changes, So Do You
Love One Another
Anthony Lloyd is a worldwide disaster relief expert who, after 30 years of active duty service in The United States Coast Guard, is a hands-on executive overseeing domestic non-profit disaster relief efforts. Loving one another, helping others.
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Everything Changes
Forgiveness
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Mary Jane Oatman is the founder of the Indigenous Cannabis Coalition, THC Magazine (which provides a free map of indigenous dispensaries), the Chief Operating Officer of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association and a profound light in this 21st Century. Free monthly newsletters are available at www.indigenouscannabis.org
Everything Changes
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The Door Is Open
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One who withholds grain, the people will curse him, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it. One who diligently seeks good seek favor, but one who seeks evil, evil will come to him. One who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.
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Jane is the Founder and CEO of Jane West, the largest female owned cannabis brand in the world. Her company produces over fifty products including custom designed glassware and consumption accessories available worldwide, as well as cannabis consumables sold in 13 U.S. States and five Canadian provinces. She has raised over $1.7M to date and her successful equity crowdfunding rounds earned her over 3,500 investors from 42 countries and every U.S. state and territory. In 2014, Jane founded Women Grow, currently the largest professional network in cannabis.The Door Is Open
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This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
Ron is a generational North Carolinian, a father, a retired U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Boatswainmate (BOSN) & my friend.
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
Everything Changes
Keep Moving Forward
Love One Another
The Door Is Open
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Dreams come when you are asleep, and watching babies smile and laugh in their sleep brings great joy : )
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Robert Frid is a retired Canadian Hockey League Enforcer & he is a walking miracle. The primary job of a Hockey Enforcer is fighting, and with fighting come concussions and brain injuries. Playing hockey from childhood, Rob has been diagnosed with a list of brain injuries & diseases and he has been through many treatments, including cannabis which has profoundly increased his quality of life. As a teenager, Rob joined major Canadian junior hockey club, The London Knights. A few years later, at the age of 19, he was invited to the St Louis Blues Training Camp.
Rob credits marijuana treatment for helping him transition off long-term government disability. During his process of healing and recovery, Rob hooked up with Athletes 4 CARE (A4C) and has become an Ambassador. A4C focuses on Education surrounding plant medicine and overall health & wellness through the lives and voices of athletes.
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
Everything Changes
The Door Is Open
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Dr. Sandra Carrillo is the co-founder and Vice President of the Colombian Medical Cannabis Association; Medical Director and co-founder of Medical Cannabis Clinics of Colombia; and she is also the Head of Panama University's Educational and Scientific Program of Medical Cannabis and Professor of Faculty of Medicine.
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
Everything Changes
The Door Is Open
Love One Another
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
People suffer for lack of knowledge
Everything Changes
Love One Another
The Door Is Open
Brian Kelly has participated in the cannabis industry for over 25 years. He credits Jack Herer's book, The Emperor Wears No Clothes, and cannabis with saving his life when he was 17 because cannabis provided Brian with a way to find balance in his heart and mind.
Brian moved to California from Chicago, Illinois where he was the self-proclaimed best weed dealer in the history of mankind. While participating in the legacy/traditional cannabis market in Chicago, he mostly sold the cannabis his Mother grew and always had 3-4 strains available to a long line of loyal clients. For Brian, hustling in the cannabis space is a dream come true and he is about to bloom with Mrs. Kelly’s Cannabis.
Canada is a unique country and Philip Wong is living a unique life with his wife and children. This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be.
You Are Forgiven
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Everyone has a picture or vision for their life and their future. Wisdom makes a way for a future of peace.
The Door Is Open
Everything Changes
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
Love One Another
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Cy Williams is the publisher and editor of the long running monthly cannabis culture publication- High! Canada Magazine (HCM) which is a free informational and educational printed magazine distributed at age verified shops across Canada.
Cy is also the publisher and editor of the monthly Psychedelic Canada Magazine (PCM) and quarterly High! Europe Magazine (HEM). Born and raised in Canada, Cy discusses his work with HCM, HEM and PCM as well as his observations on how psychedelics will impact national health care systems, HCM's community outreach efforts and his beliefs on a life after this life.
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A continued conversation from S3 E8: Universalism with Pastor Keith Stanton. You have been changed whether you believe it or not.
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Remember time because Time remembers you. Remember, remember, remember to be who you are because you are Known.
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Susie Bee is a single mum of three boys, of whom her middle son is autistic and non-verbal. Her interest in the cannabis industry comes from years of recreational use and research along the way. Ultimately, it would be Susie's drive to help her autistic son improve his quality of life that led her to found Susie's Hemp in the United Kingdom. Because Susie's autistic son has very specific requirements for his dietary needs, oral CBD products were not an option. Then Susie discovered CBD Patches, which have been life changing for her son and her household. Now, Susie wants to help others with disabilities. Give a listen to Susie's tremendous story, you will be inspired!
People suffer for lack of knowledge
Everything Changes
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
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Since 1980, Richard Rose has invented, produced and marketed dozens of products and was the only small or natural food company to be named "The Leading Innovators of 1986" by Food and Beverage Marketing magazine. For over four decades Richard Rose has been a leading innovator in the national and international natural food industry with products such as TofuRella, Cottage Tofu Salad and LeTofu. In 1994, Richard pivoted from soybean to hempseed, an older and far more nutritious protein source. He was the first food professional in hemp foods in North America, and he paved the way for those he inspired.
By 2002 when the U.S. market for hempseed collapsed for years due to an ill-advised suit by a fiber group against the DEA for legalizing 98% of all hemp products, Richard retired to Amsterdam for a spell and returned to Colorado where he currently resides. Richard's story is unique and will cause you to think past the surface.
People suffer for lack of knowledge
Everything Changes
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
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Yes, Dianne Ballam was a sitting judge at the time of this recording in December 2021. She has since retired. However, in 2015 she suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a motor vehicle accident. As a result, she was on long term disability until 2021 when she passed all tests and requirements authorizing her return to the bench. On the advice of a trusted friend, Dianne finally gave cannabis a chance to help her TBI recovery and she is now a cannabis advocate, and her story is one of humanitarian service intertwined with destiny. Dianne’s curriculum vitae is rich with perseverance and purpose, and she is not done.
This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be
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Jack Kungel is a legend in the Canadian medical marijuana community and he has chosen to help others in need his life's mission. Jack is the subject of the documentary, "Jack's Garage" by Kim Saltarski and Amazing Ain't It! productions, which tells the story of Jack's cancer diagnoses and how marijuana, a part of creation, helped deliver him into restored health.
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Your eyes have seen my formless substance; and in Your book were written all the days that were ordained for me. When as yet there was not one of them. How precious also are Your thoughts for me, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with You. - Psalm 139: 1-18
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Kim Saltarski has spearheaded the production of over 400 hours of inspired, original animated and live action family, comedy, and documentary content. His journey documenting the world of “patients helping patients with medical cannabis” began with his melanoma stage 3B cancer diagnosis in April of 2015. After treating himself with medical cannabis and plant-based medicine, he has been cancer free ever since. His two medical cannabis documentaries, “Jack’s Garage” and “MEND with Dignity”, are his way of shining light on endocannabinoid medicine, destigmatizing its use, and deep diving into the science and the politics behind it.
Kim is currently working on a series/feature film spin inspired by “MEND with Dignity” and “Jack’s Garage” as well as other scripted TV and film projects.
Visit www.amazingaintit.com for more. To learn more about his medical cannabis films visit www.jacksgaragedoc.com and www.menddoc.com
Alison Myrden was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the early 1990's and has had very unique experiences with doctors prescribing substances to treat the MS, and other conditions. She is a retired Canadian Federal and Provincial corrections officers who is now a supporter of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP). You can contact Alison at www.alisonmyrden.com
Words. Everyone wants to be relatable to someone. Every decade shares a special relationship with the decade 30 years prior.
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Mary Biles is author of 'The CBD Book: The Essential Guide to CBD Oil,' as well as a regular contributing writer for the educational non-profit 'Project CBD' in California & she hosts Cannabis Voices podcast. She is respected within the CBD industry for her ability to create engaging content that explains, in digestible terms, the science behind cannabis & CBD in a way that consumers understand & relate to. Mary is also the Chief Editor at Cannabis Patient Advocacy & Support Services (CPASS) whose current projects include a Multi-Disciplinary Team series focused on the application of cannabis medicines in chronic pain, mental health, palliative care, oncology, neurological disorders & women's health. Plus, Mary talks about her motivations for forging ahead in the cannabis industry and how her belief system is reflected in her daily life.
Lorena Beltran began forging her way in the cannabis industry in Colorado with Charlotte's Web Hemp, moving on to be the LATAM Operating Director for Concentrate USA. In the same year, she gave herself the task of founding CannabiSalud, the first int'l medicinal cannabis symposium in Mexico, which is now an important educational platform for health and business sectors. Lorena has spoken at CannaTech in Israel and Panama, MjBiz in Las Vegas and Bogota, ExpoMedeWeed in Medellin and many more conferences in the United States and Canada.
What do you believe happens after your life ends? Is it the end of you, or do you have a soul and spirit that continues after this atom filled material world? Learn something new with Pastor Keith Stanton and host Miguel Torrez.
Everyone want to be known and remembered by someone.
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Born and raised in Jamaica and now residing in Detroit, Michigan, Leon Small has developed a 100% organic pesticide, ALLPERPLUS, which is available in the United States, Trinidad & Tobago, South Africa and Jamaica. He is also the author of, Organic Living From a Bald Headed Rasta. Leon and Miguel talk about ALLPERPLUS, Leon's book and also Leon's belief system growing up in Jamaica and how his move to the United States surprised him in a way that he had not anticipated.
Sherry Bennett is a Medical Cannabis Educator, the Founder and Managing Director of Let’s Talk Cannabis™ (LTC) and Bayview Concierge Inc, and she co-hosts the Let's Talk Cannabis with Doctors podcast. She has an extensive background in the Family Services Industry and has referred countless individuals to the professional resources they need to help manage the logistics of life. Known for her expertise and advocacy, Sherry is a business professional who values collaboration, communication, education and compassion. Her focus is and has always been to provide unparalleled education and support for clients, especially for senior citizens and those receiving palliative/hospice care. Sherry's personal story is one of perseverance in the face of major traumas and the misunderstood stigmas that often accompany them. Sherry's story is truly amazing and the drive in her to help others is undeniable.
Curt Robbins is Director of Course Development & founder of Higher Learning LV in Las Vegas, Nevada, and he is a co-host of The C3 podcast. He is a technical writer and instructional designer who has developed science-based educational and training content for Fortune 200 enterprise companies for more than 30 years. He has developed more than 130 license applications for companies entering the legal cannabis industry. Robbins’ clients have included Federal Express, Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, Northrop Grumman, PNC, Strainprint Technologies, the J.M. Smucker Company, and USAA. Robbins began writing about the biochemistry and business of the wellness molecules produced by plants such as cannabis in 2003. He has since developed more than 700 educational articles about hemp and its health components — including terpenes, cannabinoids, flavonoids, and the human endocannabinoid system.
Ted Smith founded the Victoria Cannabis Buyer's Club in January of 1996, the oldest medical cannabis dispensary in Canada, now with over 8,500 members. Ted has successfully advocated human rights for decades and he played a large role in Canada's legalization of marijuana. He is the author of HEMPOLOGY 101: THE HISTORY AND USES OF CANNABIS SATIVA and he was the publisher of the Cannabis Digest newspaper, Canada’s largest publication on the subject for almost 10 years. Seen in the movie, Kid Cannabis, he has organized cannabis conventions across the country, coordinating or participating in approximately 3,800 rallies, meetings, press conferences and other events.
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"I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all people will know that you are My disciples: If you have Love for one another." The Gospel According to John, chapter 13 versus' 34-35
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Tim Barnhart and Cathy L. O'Coin are the owner and CEO of the unique high quality medical marijuana dispensary, Legacy 420. How did this come to be? Tim and Cathy provide a history of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory & how Legacy 420 has become a premier medical marijuana dispensary in spite of centuries of generational inequality. Hope, Perseverance and More.
Every decade has a special relationship with the decade 30 years prior. Check out Miguel Torrez's perspective on Part I of The 1990's.
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It is a New Year & Life as you know it is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be. Everything Changes, including you. Love One Another, because you need it too.
Time, time, time, what do we do with it? Where does it go when it has been spent?
Thank you to all of the guests who spent time talking about what they do, how they came to do it and what they believe about the purpose and meaning of their life on this Earth. Brave thing to do for public consumption, and we are thankful for all of our guests for having done so.
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Brendon Roberts brings over 20 years of progressive horticulture experience throughout North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean region and he is the Founder and Director of GanjaPapa Solutions.
Brendon played a leading role in Canada's forest renewal programs by growing over 20 million trees annually, in collaboration with federal and provincial governments and private forest companies in Ontario, Canada.
A former secondary school agricultural science teacher within the Ministry of Education, Brendon has held senior management positions at many cannabis organizations including Vida Cannabis, Zenabis Global, BZAM Management & Nymera Holdings. He also serves as the Master Grower and Quality Assurance Manager at Sugar Cane Cannabis.
He has completed an Applied Agricultural Science diploma as well as a degree in International Agricultural Development from the University of Guelph, Canada's premier institute for Agricultural Sciences.
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Brendon Roberts brings over 20 years of progressive horticulture experience throughout North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean region and he is the Founder and Director of GanjaPapa Solutions. Brendon played a leading role in Canada's forest renewal programs by growing over 20 million trees annually, in collaboration with federal and provincial governments and private forest companies in Ontario, Canada.
A former secondary school agricultural science teacher within the Ministry of Education, Brendon has held senior management positions at many cannabis organizations including Vida Cannabis, Zenabis Global, BZAM Management & Nymera Holdings. He also serves as the Master Grower and Quality Assurance Manager at Sugar Cane Cannabis.
He has completed an Applied Agricultural Science diploma as well as a degree in International Agricultural Development from the University of Guelph, Canada's premier institute for Agricultural Sciences.
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Moriah Barnhart is a Native Floridian whose daughter was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of two in 2013. Her daughter was struggling to survive chemotherapy, which compelled Moriah to seek help from experts with cannabis. As a result, Moriah Co-Founded CannaMoms to provide a support system for other parents like herself and to organize their stories to change voters hearts and minds about the medical efficacy of marijuana. After the State of Florida passed a Medical Marijuana Program, she was appointed to the Florida Department of Agriculture Hemp and Medical Marijuana Advisory Boards, respectively. She wrote Florida’s first CME program for physicians and continued to work on legislative policy reform, Co-Founding a new non-profit with a broader mission toward ending prohibition in early 2021, the Women's Initiative for a Safe and Equitable (WISE) Florida. Moriah continues to work for Floridians to legally grow marijuana at home, and much much more.
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Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
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Native Floridian, Abel Carrasco & host, Miguel Torrez discuss "The Immortality Key" by David C. Muraresku & "The Devil's Delusion" by David Berlinski.
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Chris Hurst is a father, husband, coach, fighter, and owner of Downtown Boxing, with his wife. A native of Nashville, Tennessee now residing in Clearwater, Florida, Chris and his wife are raising their two daughters, building businesses, navigating life and shining a light in the 21st century.
Training is different when you train with a fighter.
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Peggy Van de Plassche is the author of “Paris, Mushrooms and Me”, a creative memoir on micro-dosing and personal transformation through Europe. Think “Bridget Jones meets Eat, Pray, Love, with a micro-dosing twist" (publication in 2023). Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Peggy spent 20 years in the financial services and technology space as a banker, venture capitalist and entrepreneur. She was born and raised in France, moved to Canada 20 years ago & currently resides in Toronto with her husband Max and their cat Twinkle. Peggy loves to travel, read and play tennis. She is passionate about mental health, animal welfare, self-actualisation and D&I.
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Curt Robbins is founder of Higher Learning LV in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a technical writer and instructional designer who has been developing science-based educational and training content for Fortune 200 enterprise companies for more than 20 years. He has also written more than 130 license applications for companies entering the legal cannabis industry.
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Joel has worked in mortgage lending for two decades, he and his wife have twin boys that she delivered shortly before the pandemic lockdown in 2020, along the way he launched & hosts The Strive For 25 podcast.
Everything changes.
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Everything changes. Join Florida's founder of Culinary Cannabis, Mary Adams, founder of The Conscious Consumers Collective, Hillary Ferrara & Miguel Torrez.
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Tarris Batiste is a former collegiate and NFL player and now author of Don't Let it Smoke You: How to Create a Non-Toxic Relationship with Cannabis.
Susie is the mother to three children, one of them is non-verbal autistic. The drugs prescribed to treat the autism produced an unbearable quality of life, until Susie found help with CBD patches. Now, her son is a teenager and things in Susie's life are starting to blossom again.
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A multi-talented professional, John Bailey has spent the last 15 years putting innovation and disruption at the forefront of everything he does. He is passionate about transforming businesses and individuals into their highest success. He also has an extensive background working with the most innovative consumer technology company in the cannabis industry.
John has developed a unique perspective on growth strategy and content marketing, product innovation, and he coaches individuals who are working to achieve their highest vision of success.
He is the founder of The Mindset Genesis.
Leading Florida Cannabis Physician, Dr. Joseph Rosado & Native Floridian, Abel Carrasco
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Part II: Ionut Rus has built a premium hemp clothing company in the mountains of Transylvania, Romania and he has woven hemp's rich culture in Romania into every aspect of his clothing business, De Ionescu.
Romanians have used hemp under communist and capitalist government systems, and Ionut is continuing this rich culture by bringing premium hemp clothing to the world from Transylvania, Romania.
Ionut Rus has built a premium hemp clothing company in the mountains of Transylvania, Romania and he has woven hemp's rich culture in Romania into every aspect of his clothing business, De Ionescu.
Romanians have used hemp under communist and capitalist government systems, and Ionut is continuing this rich culture by bringing premium hemp clothing to the world from Transylvania, Romania.
Trent Hancock is the head breeder for Creswell Oreganics and an owner in Crater Enterprises. In 1998 he started indoor growing in Portland’s legendary cannabis community and went on to build his first commercial grow in Montana in 2008. Trent spent the next eight years in Montana consulting the largest indoor cannabis facilities in the country at the time, prior to Colorado 2014. Realizing that large scale commercial grows had bug and mold problems that were nearly impossible to control without spraying flowering plants, he started developing a controlled air system that prevented the need for spraying.
In 2014, Trent teamed up with Shayney Norick and her medical cannabis company in Montana. Gaining the space and ability to refine his air system, he utilized his Navy Seabee dad's low voltage electronics experience to build his first control panel. This was the first control panel ever built that brings in high volumes of fresh air while running high altitude temperature algorithms.
After decades of knowledge and experience in the legacy and medical marijuana arenas, he is a testing and quality expert.
Anthony Lloyd is a worldwide disaster relief expert who, after 30 years of active duty service in The United States Coast Guard, is a hands-on executive overseeing domestic non-profit disaster relief efforts. Loving one another, helping others.
Oran is a widely and well know cannabis advocate who has brought his knowledge, experience and network to the State of Florida. In his 20's, Oran was a race car driver who suffered a horrific crash. Since then, Oran has intentionally sought life with an energy that chooses to see the good in people before anything else. He is an amazing soul and you will enjoy hearing him in conversation.
Juliana Whitney is an entrepreneur who has been focused in the cannabis space since 2015. She is a cannabis business strategy consultant through her company Cann Strategy and is a Co-Founder of Leafsheets.com.
Dr. Barbara Mainville has been working full time with medical cannabis in Canada since early 2016. Prior to that, she worked in an Emergency Department for 30 years, and also served as a Coroner for the Province of Ontario for 30 years, conducting both investigations and coroners’ inquests. She is a member of both the Canadian Special Operations Medical Association and the Western Trauma Association, and retains a special interest in all aspects of trauma.
Sherry Bennett is the Founder of Let's Talk Cannabis and Bayview Concierge Inc and has been a cannabis advocate in Canada since marijuana provided a way for her to be, "Friendly with life again" after decades of traumatic familial, societal and personal happenings.
The culmination of years in publicity, marketing, and sales has led Michael Mejer to connect leaders within the cannabis space to media and press opportunities. Mejer’s cannabis-focused PR firm, Green Lane Communications connects industry leaders to earned media opportunities that position them to establish credibility and successfully penetrate one of the fastest-growing verticals in today’s marketplace. Michael is also a contributor for Green Entrepreneur and he hosts A Mejer Journey podcast.
Hillary has been leading grassroots efforts in Florida's cannabis space since 2019. With a background in sales and marketing directly to cannabis consumers, Hillary uses her experience and product knowledge to spread awareness and educate everyone she meets. Her excitement to help people truly understand the benefits of cannabis and plant medicine is what keeps her ahead of trends and fads in the industry, and grounded in the science behind the flower. Hillary’s personal experience with cannabis and plant based medicine had a significant impact on her past and it helps shape her outlook moving into her future. Hillary has developed long lasting relationships with cannabis physicians, dispensaries, growers, and influencers across the State of Florida and internationally. Hillary’s hunger for learning fuels her outreach efforts as she builds lasting relationships with the cannabis community. Having worked for corporate cannabis and mom & pop farms, Hillary understands the business side of cannabis and how educating users has a direct impact on sales. Hillary is a native of Jacksonville, Florida and she is looking forward to the future with her fiancé Mark and their beautiful daughter. “Family is everything to me. That’s one of the things that I love most about the cannabis community - it’s like a second family!"
Robert Kowalski served in the U.S. Air Force as a Security Forces member from 2006-2011, which included two combat deployments to Iraq. Upon discharge, Robert became homeless and was eventually diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress and severe pain. Since becoming a medical cannabis patient, Robert has committed his efforts to help veterans access cannabis at state, federal, and international levels of government. He is the founder of the nonprofit organization, Veterans Ending The Stigma.
Alissa Lee has been part of the cannabis community for more than four decades. She is the adult child of a mother crippled by polio and she is the mother of an adult child with cerebral palsy, autism, craniosynostosis and ADHD.
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Mario Rodriguez has more than 20 years of experience in creating value to startup companies that span many industries. He brings a unique background in food & beverage with an operations mindset. As a graduate of Babson College, Mario started his career with a software and services start-up which specialized in process re-engineering for clients in the finance, energy, and aeronautic industries. After logistics consulting, Mario decided to jump into the food world and attended the French Culinary Institute (ICC), graduating top of his class. Mario jumped into the startup world with Dinner Lab as director of operations and helped scale the business from 3 locations into a total of 31. His next endeavors brought him into other facets of the food industry as a COO and co-founder in the food tech space. Mario is currently the business owner of Bootleg Avocado, offering consulting to early stage plant-based food startups on the culinary and operations side, and plant medicines are coming onto the menu.
Dr Joseph Rosado, MD is one of the world’s most respected medical authorities on cannabis as plant-based medicine. With over four decades of experience as a healthcare professional, he has built a career anchored in family tradition and driven by a desire to help his patients and community. Dr. Rosado's father was an x-ray technician before his untimely death in 1973. Losing his father spurred Dr. Rosado to start working at a young age to help support his family. He trained as a certified nurse’s assistant, then known as an orderly, and began working in the medical field in 1978 at age 16. After high school, Dr. Rosado trained as an emergency medical technician, paramedic, and catheterization laboratory technician while working his way through college. A major car accident led Dr. Rosado to the field of chiropractic. After a chiropractor alleviated his agonizing back pain in just a few weeks of care, Dr. Rosado decided to explore the complementary medicine system. As a chiropractor, Dr. Rosado dedicated his practice to helping underserved communities, particularly those for whom English was a second language, ensuring that each patient received the highest quality of care that he could provide.
At the age of 35, Dr. Rosado entered medical school and was a top student while working his way through school as a husband and father. In medical school, he studied marijuana and determined that potential health and wellness benefits could be extracted from the plant. As a student and newly certified physician, Dr. Rosado worked throughout the Latin American Diaspora, setting up a clinic in Costa Rica, serving as a team doctor for the country’s Olympic teams. In 2014, Dr. Rosado added his considerable professional expertise to the frontlines of Florida’s push for medical marijuana. One of the state’s first doctors advocating for medical cannabis, in 2016, Dr. Rosado also had the distinction of being the first Central Florida physician to recommend medical marijuana for an adult patient, as well as the first to recommend it for a patient under the age of 18. As a clinician he has worked with thousands of patients, from toddlers to the elderly, recommending medical cannabis and managing treatment.
Christopher Cano is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where his military career was unfortunately cut short by a knee injury. Chris matriculated to the University of South Florida where he continued his public service, interning in the Florida House of Representatives and later seeking to represent his community in public office as a state representative. Chris was an organizer for Charlie Crist for Governor in 2014, United for Care’s Medical Marijuana Amendment campaign in 2015, and oversaw a successful field campaign for the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s race in 2016. Today Christopher spends his days working as a labor organizer for the Service Employees International Union building faculty unions for college professors around the country. Yet, the reason most people know him is his advocacy work as a founder of the Florida Suncoast Chapter for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
Nikki Lawley is a cannabis patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She discovered medical cannabis after experiencing a life-changing brain injury while working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016. Nikki is a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness, disability, and how cannabis can help improve quality of life.
Nikki Lawley is a cannabis patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She discovered medical cannabis after experiencing a life-changing brain injury while working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016. Nikki is a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness, disability, and how cannabis can help improve quality of life.
Nikki Lawley is a cannabis patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She discovered medical cannabis after experiencing a life-changing brain injury while working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016. Nikki is a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness, disability, and how cannabis can help improve quality of life.
Therefore Pilate said to Him, "So You are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice." Pilate said to Him, "What is truth?" And when he had said this, he went out again to the crowd and said to them, "I find no guilt in Him." John 18:37-38
Alison Myrden comes from a family line of Canadian law enforcement officers, and is herself a retired corrections officer. She is also one of Canada's earliest medical marijuana patients from 1994, has supported Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) and is a Canadian and worldwide cannabis advocate. Alison has endured much pain in life and yet her outlook on life remains positive, optimistic and full of love. Please check her out at https://alisonmyrden.ca
Alison Myrden comes from a family line of Canadian law enforcement officers, and is herself a retired corrections officer. She is also one of Canada's earliest medical marijuana patients from 1994, has supported Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) and is a worldwide cannabis advocate. Alison has endured much pain in life and yet her outlook on life remains positive, optimistic and full of love. Please check her out at https://alisonmyrden.ca
Abel Carrasco was born, raised and currently resides in the Tampa Bay area. He and Miguel have a good time while talking about some topics of weight. A product of K-12 Catholic school, Abel is now between being agnostic and atheist.
Jason Straw, retired U.S. Air Force (USAF) trauma nurse, served two tours in Afghanistan as a Critical Care Charge Nurse and Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) nurse. Jason's teams specialized in rescuing and providing critical medical attention to Special Operations Teams in high risk combat zones. Since retiring from the USAF, Jason has dealt with health/medical issues and found cannabis to provide profound relief, peace and sense of well being where prescription drugs failed. Unfortunately, at the time of this recording, Jason and his family are medical marijuana refugees, forced to live in Michigan where medical and recreational marijuana is legal. Since 2021, Jason has been the Indiana Chair of the National Organization for the Reformation of Marijuana Laws (NORML). Jason's story is truly astounding and will be more than what you are imagining from this reading.
"Wisdom has built Her house, She has hewn out Her seven pillars; She has prepared her food, She has mixed Her wine; She has also set Her table; She has sent out Her maidens, she calls from the tops of the heights of the city: "Whoever is naive, let him turn in here!" To him who lacks understanding She says, "Come, eat of my food and drink of the wine I have mixed. Forsake your folly and live, and proceed in the way of understanding." Proverbs 9:1-6
Matthew is a Registered Nurse and Certified Cannabis Therapy Educator with Canada House, a veteran founded cannabis clinic. While seeking help for PTSD, Matthew found prescription medications unable to help him in a meaningful way, this was when he was introduced to marijuana. Using marijuana, Matthew came off PTSD medications and has dedicated his life to helping others with plant medicine. Matthew is also on a personal psychedelic journey and he talks to Miguel about some conclusions he has come to, as well as areas he seeks to explore.
In separate events, Jeremy Smith and his son had near death experiences from the side effects of prescription medications. Unfortunately, both are still struggling with health issues as of this recording, which is why Jeremy is a cannabis advocate. Coming from generations of Canadian law enforcement officers, Jeremy graduated Police Foundations while building his body from 6' 2" and 120 pounds to over 200 pounds. Having worked with senior citizens in the health care industry, Jeremy has come to understand the positive impact marijuana can have on humans as we age. This is what inspired him to launch Les Munchies, a cannabis infused food service that has not been fully regulated in Canada's hospitality industry. As a board member of the Canadian Cannabis Tourism Alliance, Jeremy meets with elected officials to further educate them on the desires of the Canadian population to expand its nations tourism capacity with cannabis.
"Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things...But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love." Paul, formerly Saul of Tarsus
Cathy is a Registered ISO 9000 Consultant with over 30 years experience in the design, implementation, maintenance and auditing of Quality Management and Competency Based Training systems. She has worked in the pharmaceutical, medical, nuclear, aerospace, manufacturing and government sectors to name a few. As a long-time advocate of cannabis, it was a natural transition to bring her quality knowledge and training design experience to the cannabis sector. Cathy is passionate about educating people on the medicinal benefits of the marijuana plant. Since October of 2017, Cathy has been the Director – Quality, Operations & Human Resources at Legacy 420, which is an Indigenous Medical Cannabis company located on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, located about 2.5 hours east of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Robert is the President of Blue Cord Farms and Founder of Hemp For Victory. As a veteran of the Iraq War, Robert is familiar with and experienced the hardships of PTSD and the unwanted grip that pills and booze can have on veterans and all people. In 2016 he found that cannabis could not only help him get off the pills and booze, it also increased his overall well-being. This is what drives his passion for the marijuana plant. Robert has experienced the fact that cannabis can help people struggling with PTSD get their life back. In launching Blue Cord Farms and Hemp For Victory, Robert aims to help vets and citizens reduce dependence on pills and booze, and Robert is succeeding in his mission.
The bread and wine of communion are first mentioned in the biblical book Genesis as Abram returns with the King of Sodom from defeating invading nations and rescuing Abram's nephew Lot and his family. As Abram is returning to his land, Melchizedek king of Salem presents Abram with bread and wine and says to him, "Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High, Who has delivered your enemies into your hand." It was a one-to-one interaction. There was no requirement for a third "qualified" human to anoint, bless or make right the bread and wine. Jesus reinforced this personal relationship in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. John records another story of how Jesus presented communion to those who were following Him. Communion is a gift.
Dmitry Ostrovtsev is the CEO and Founder of premium cannabis-related brand, Ceremony. Graduating from a pedagogical university in Moscow, Russia, Dmitry dipped into digital marketing for more than 10 years where he developed into a Commercial Director, eventually launching his own digital project. Dmitry used his life experiences, training and personal beliefs of what life is and means to develop Ceremony, which is what he calls, "...the quintessence of my pedagogical and marketing background." Dmitry is also working towards expanding his brand into an ecosystem that will have both hard products (premium crystal bongs and accessories) and social projects like cannabis retreats, special lounges and art exhibitions. Dmitry resides in Barcelona, Spain.
Joshua David Linney is a Florida native, U.S. Army Veteran, prescription drug addiction survivor and Founder and Chairman of Carma Corps, a nonprofit 501(c)3 that uses hemp to help veterans, or anyone suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, come off prescription drug addictions. With the intent to help people become self-sufficient, Carma Corps also provides training on how to own and operate a small business. Joshua served in Operation Vigilant Warrior and he is an alumni of The University of Central Florida.
Thank you to the guests of Season 1 and Season 2! In this episode, Miguel talks about a conversation he had with a friend on how some men and women working in science have come to the conclusion that human DNA is essentially a really long word. Do our words have meaning? Can we make our words hallow of meaning? What does scripture say about the power of our words and cannabis in the creation account recorded in Genesis?
Brian Kelly has participated in the cannabis industry for over 25 years. He credits Jack Herer's book, The Emperor Wears No Clothes and cannabis with saving his life when he was 17 because cannabis provided Brian with a way to find balance in his heart and mind. Brian moved to California from Chicago, Illinois where he was the self-proclaimed best weed dealer in the history of mankind. While participating in the legacy/traditional cannabis market in Chicago, he mostly sold the cannabis his Mother grew and always had 3-4 strains available to a long line of loyal clients. For Brian, hustling in the cannabis space is a dream come true and he is about to bloom with Mrs. Kelly’s Cannabis.
Kim Saltarski has spearheaded the production of over 400 hours of inspired, original animated and live action family, comedy, and documentary content. His journey documenting the world of “patients helping patients with medical cannabis” began with his melanoma stage 3B cancer diagnosis in April of 2015. After treating himself with medical cannabis and plant-based medicine, he has been cancer free ever since. His two medical cannabis documentary “Jack’s Garage” and “MEND with Dignity” is his way of shining light on endocannabinoid medicine, destigmatizing its use, and deep diving into the science and the politics behind it.
Kim is currently working on a series/feature film spin inspired by “MEND with Dignity” and “Jack’s Garage” as well as other scripted TV and film projects.
Visit www.amazingaintit.com for more. To learn more about his medical cannabis films visit www.jacksgaragedoc.com and www.menddoc.com
Lieutenant Colonel Ali W. Palmer is an Army Engineer officer with a professional career that spans 25 years in a variety of experiences to include military, government, private, non-profit and higher education. A 1997 graduate of West Point Military Academy, he soon after completed Airborne and Ranger training and was stationed in Germany where he deployed to the Balkan region three times. Ali spent the next nine years in multiple command and staff responsibilities in the Army including: basic training company command, battalion operations officer, and General’s Aide for the Army Corps of Engineers division in Baghdad, IRAQ – earning Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge for life-saving actions under fire.
Ali left military service in 2006 to pursue an MBA from Harvard Business School and spent the next six years in healthcare, finance, leadership development and facilities engineering. During that time, he was active in his Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and served as a Congressional Nomination Committee Member. In 2013, he started his first company – LIFECON, LLC where he designs and delivers executive leadership coaching to corporate, nonprofit and university senior leaders. In 2014, Ali re-entered the military in the Army Reserves, was promoted to Major in 2016 and recently to Lieutenant Colonel – a full year ahead of schedule. He most recently served as Operations Officer for the Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic COVID and Hurricane Response Teams.
In 2019, he launched another startup – Royal Technology & Agriculture, a cutting-edge agriculture technology firm providing quality assurance & consulting solutions to a myriad of farmers, brands, retailers and agribusinesses nationwide. Ali is also adjunct faculty at Battlefield Leadership and the Intrepid Leadership Group – two premier corporate leader development companies. He’s a member of the US Army Ranger Association, sits on multiple boards, speaks three languages, and is a Certified Engineer in the State of NY.
Mary followed her first culinary recipe when she was eight years old, the recipe was brought to her by her childhood friend next door. That was the same year she got her first Betty Crocker yellow and white striped Kids Cook Book, and her love of everything food was born. Throughout her childhood Mary's mom, aunts, relatives and friends shared their stories of family around a table of food they prepared. Before graduating high school she toyed with the idea of culinary school but there were very few female chefs at that time and the school she knew about was in Paris, and Mary did not speak French. So she majored in History and earned a Master’s degree, teaching for more than 10 years.
No matter where life seemed to take her, Mary was always drawn back to food and eventually owned a wholesale bakery taking care of mom and pop sandwich shops in local office buildings, which led to her finally going to culinary school, a little later in life than most of her fellow students, but she was loving the thrill of new recipes and methodology. Becoming a certified Pastry Chef was a life-long dream fulfilled and the chance to work in some of the finest kitchens and with world class chefs. As a cannabis consumer, adding cannabis to food was a natural process for Mary and she says she has cooked with cannabis, "...since before decarb-ing was a thing..." adding raw cannabis to pots of spaghetti sauce and meatloaf. Only later did she discover the true way to infuse food when working with an ill friend.
When using easily accessible CBD became legal, Mary began educational dinners at a local Tampa restaurant where you could enjoy an infused dinner, educate yourself and sample the different varieties of CBD available. And as cannabis (THC) became legal, her focus moved in that direction as well, finding ways to put cannabis into the foods we eat everyday rather than gummies and candy. Mary believes that you are what you eat. Cannabis has so many entourage plants and vegetables with similar terpenes that can increase potency and experience, why would you not combine them? So she does, in so many unique ways. From infused almond milk chocolate ice cream to mayonnaise and almond butter – you can satisfy all your cravings and eat healthy with a cannabis filled kitchen and inspired dishes.
In our conversation, Sherry discusses her recent launch with Let’s Talk Cannabis: Online Medical Cannabis Education Courses. Understanding the stigma attached to marijuana, Sherry partnered with medical professionals to deliver current and accurate medical cannabis courses to health care professionals and anyone who wants to know more about their Endo-Cannabinoid System (ECS), how marijuana complements the human body’s ECS, its impact on homeostasis and more. Sherry also serves as a support to people suffering from trauma. In this episode she is days removed from helping a friend deal with the prescription drug overdose of her daughter. As Sherry is known for saying, “Cannabis can help people become friendly with life again.” You can learn more about medical cannabis and Sherry at: https://ltcedu.ca/online-courses/
With a passion for cannabis and writing, Phil Wong began his career in cannabis in 2015 as a photo journalist for High! Canada Magazine, writing on all things cannabis, legalization, innovation, tech and entertainment. In time, Phil became an active and trusted source in the cannabis industry, with over 29K followers (Phil is an avid cannabis blogger on LinkedIn). While at High! Canada Magazine, Phil expanded the content format to include video interviews with CEO’s and celebrities in the cannabis space, arranging grow operation tours, highlight videos from cannabis events and promotional trailers. Phil’s video portfolio includes covering events for O’Cannabiz, Grow Up, Lift & Co., and MJ Biz Con (Las Vegas). Working in video for the last couple of years, Phil began to develop a new passion and style for story telling, engaging via social media and video shorts. We also discuss Phil's belief system and an astonishing experience that has only one explanation.
Myrna Gillis, QC is the CEO and co-founder of Aqualitas, a vertically integrated multi-cannabis license holder and producer of organically grown cannabis and value-added products distributed domestically and internationally. She is a disabilities advocate, and practiced law in the vulnerable services sector for 25 years before joining the cannabis industry in 2014. Motivated by a desire to promote access to medical cannabis, through research, innovation and sustainability she has led her team to highlights including Grow Up’s 2021 Innovation Technology Award, Canada’s 2020 Grower of the Year, a Spark Innovation Award, and Clean Tech Energy Award for cultivation, as well 16 Canadian provincial and federal research grants. Myrna received her Queens Counsel designation for excellence and integrity in the practice of law and was a business leader bronze award winner in 2019. She is a board member on the Cannabis Council of Canada, and a board advisor for the Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation and has volunteered for various disabilities and social justice organizations over the last 30 years.
Robert is the President and Founder of AD LUCEM Law Corporation. His legal practice and consultancy business focuses on commercial business, regulatory issues and constitutional legalities surrounding cannabis and psychedelic plant medicines. Robert has eighteen years of policy development and legal practice. As a lawyer in Canada, Robert works to reform drug laws. As a consultant, he devises regulatory, government policy, and business solutions for companies operating globally in the regulated food, cannabis, and psychedelic industries. Robert also serves as a board advisor to MAPS Canada, the Last Prisoner Project, and SPORE Denver. In addition, he is a legal advisor to the Heroic Hearts Project, a founder of the McKenna Academy of Natural Philosophy, and a director of the Ecuador Amazon Restoration Project.
Angela Mustone is the trailblazing Founder and CEO of HighOnLove, a female-focused line of luxury wellness products crafted with premium cannabis oil to enhance intimacy and self-care. Angela has been a driving force behind some of the most innovative sexual health and wellness products on the market. Prior to becoming the president of Produits Amour & Beauté, she worked for California Exotic Novelties, Dermalogica, and in the beauty industry. An international sales expert and fluent in three languages, Mustone has a unique global perspective that transverses multiple markets and demographics. She sources only the best ingredients from around the globe, fine-tuning each blend to perfection. Through HighOnLove, her vision is to empower women to take charge of their own sexual wellness and break down the stigmas surrounding pleasure and cannabis.
It is an episode of Genesis, Sex in The Book of Genesis, Sex Now; International Cannabis & Psychedelic Law; Cannabis Koi Fish that helped rescue a town after its main industry shut down; and Content Creation, Video Production and Social Media Management. It is a wild time to be alive, and there is no room for apathy. But, should you find yourself in it, look up to your Deliverer. Pick up your countenance (your faces) and sing.
Prabhuraj Bhandekar created MaaFaa Designs to be "A temple of simplicity and pure woven hemp elegance." Based out of Pune, India, Prabhuraj sources organic hemp and dyes from Nepal for men and women's clothing and footwear. Prabhuraj is not the normal entrepreneur. He has incorporated the standards of his worldview into the ethos of MaaFaa Designs. It is a refreshing approach in an era of corporate and tech giants, and it is a great conversation with India's Man In Hemp, Prabhuraj Bhandekar.
Stephanie is a young Breast Cancer Survivor and the daughter of a Breast Cancer Survivor. Stephanie is also a Certified Cannabis Educator and Patient Care Coach with True Roots Healthcare in Ontario, Canada where she helps women who are struggling with Breast Cancer side effects including anxiety, sleep, pain and more. In 2020 Stephanie co-founded the non-profit organization, EduCanNation, a diverse group of Certified Cannabis Educators who are raising the level and standards of Cannabis Education in Canada, the United States and internationally. Stephanie is also the Co-Host of A Tincture of Time Podcast, which focuses on cannabis education, specifically a dive into the science and evidence that support cannabis as medicine.
Akeem Gardner is the Co-Founder of Atlas 365 Inc., an innovative industrial hemp company, and Canurta, a bio-hemp company, both out of Ontario, Canada. He is an entrepreneur with C-suite experience who has aligned his companies mission with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, and has been awarded funding support from The Canadian Federal Government. With a team of highly trained professionals, Atlas 365 and Canurta explore powerful components of the hemp and cannabis plants and produce unique anti-inflammatory products and much more. Akeem tells the story of how his family reacted when he told them he was becoming a hemp farmer immediately after completing law school, as well as how his Grandfather, a retired pastor, responded to the news.
Mike Robinson is the Founder & Director of the Global Cannabinoid Research Center in Santa Barbara, California. He is also a multiple stage four cancer survivor who used cannabis oils and CBD extensively for not only his cancer treatment but also the severe epilepsy that developed from a race car accident where he hit a concrete wall going 180 miles per hour. Over the last decade, Mike has shared his journey and analytics on cannabinoid medicine research globally, while assisting patients and teaching medical professionals. Mike is also known for adopting a severely disabled child, Genevieve, from the compassion program he once ran. And this doesn't begin to cover all Mike and Miguel discuss in this episode, it is a unique conversation!
Jane is the Founder and CEO of Jane West, the largest female owned cannabis brand in the world. Her company produces over fifty products including custom designed glassware and consumption accessories available worldwide, as well as cannabis consumables sold in 13 U.S. States and five Canadian provinces. She has raised over $1.7M to date and her successful equity crowdfunding rounds earned her over 3,500 investors from 42 countries and every U.S. state and territory. In 2014, Jane founded Women Grow, currently the largest professional network in cannabis.
Yes, Dianne Ballam is a sitting judge. However, in 2015 she suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a motor vehicle accident. As a result, she was on long term disability until 2021 when she passed all tests and requirements authorizing her return to the bench. On the advice of a trusted friend, Dianne finally gave cannabis a chance to help her TBI recovery and she is now a cannabis advocate, and her story is one of humanitarian service intertwined with destiny. Dianne’s curriculum vitae is rich with perseverance and purpose, and she is not done.
Curt Robbins is Director of Course Development for Higher Learning LV in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a technical writer and instructional designer who has been developing science-based educational and training content for Fortune 200 enterprise companies for more than 30 years. He has developed more than 130 license applications for companies entering the legal cannabis industry. Robbins’ clients have included Federal Express, Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, Northrop Grumman, PNC, Strainprint Technologies, the J.M. Smucker Company, and USAA. Robbins began writing about the biochemistry and business of the wellness molecules produced by plants such as cannabis in 2003. He has since developed more than 700 educational articles about hemp and its health components — including terpenes, cannabinoids, flavonoids, and the human endocannabinoid system.
The primary job of a Hockey Enforcer is fighting, and with fighting come concussions and brain injuries. Robert Frid is a retired Canadian Hockey League Enforcer & he is a walking miracle. With a list of diagnosed brain injuries & diseases, Rob has been through many treatments, including cannabis which has profoundly increased his quality of life. Rob is also transitioning off long-term government disability due to his concussion history from hockey. He is working with his team at GrowGear, a home cannabis grow kit series out of Ottawa, Canada and Shanghai, China; and he is an Ambassador for Athletes 4 CARE. A4C focuses on Education surrounding plant medicine and overall health & wellness through voices of professional athletes. Rob’s journey to medical cannabis began following his career in professional hockey. At a young age, Rob joined major junior hockey club, and 2016 Memorial Cup champions, The London Knights. A few years later, at the age of 19, he was invited to the St Louis Blues Training Camp.
Tim Barnhart is the Owner, President & CEO of Legacy 420, an Indigenous Medical Cannabis company, located on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory which is located about 2.5 hours east of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Tim has been involved in the medicinal cannabis industry for over 40 years and has been a staunch advocate of the promotion of the rights of all individuals to have access to medical cannabis and its by-products. Tim possesses a wealth of knowledge on the cannabis industry and is passionate about educating people on the medicinal benefits of cannabis. Tim lived through the counter-culture & Civil Rights Movements of the 1960’s & discusses his life’s journey from New Jersey to re-establishing the knowledge & traditions of The Mohawk Nation in Tyendinaga. Tim has some very surprising views on this life & whether or not there is a life after this life.
Cy Williams is the publisher and editor of the long running monthly cannabis culture publication- High! Canada Magazine (HCM) which is a free informational and educational printed magazine distributed at age verified shops across Canada. Cy is also the publisher and editor of the monthly Psychedelic Canada Magazine (PCM) and quarterly High! Europe Magazine (HEM). Born and raised in Canada, Cy discusses his work with HCM, HEM and PCM as well as his observations on how psychedelics will impact national health care systems, HCM's community outreach efforts and his beliefs on a life after this life.
Jarrod is an active duty U.S. Navy Commander with 19 years of service and expertise in supply chain logistics, and he is planning his exit from military service. With a Master's of Science in National Security and Resource Strategy, an MBA and a B.S. in Geology, Jarrod launched the Liberty Accelerator Program with the intent to help military members and their family change their mindset on what family readiness means for their health, for their finances and in their relationships. Jarrod discusses his experiences with mental health challenges and his thoughts on the Department of Veterans Affairs providing medicinal marijuana to veterans, as veteran opioid deaths continue to rise. Jarrod also discusses his thoughts and beliefs on the complexity of this life we live in the 21st Century.
Food is medicine, medicine is food. Horace studied the Science of Alternative and Integrative Medicine and set out on a journey to learn what causes illness and how to rid one's body of causative factors. Mindset is the first step. Horace has observed that many of us are not enjoying the health our bodies are designed to experience. Stress, low hydration and too much caffeine to stimulate us into action can be very hard on the human adrenal glands, which alters moods and quality of life. Sometimes convenience does more harm than good, and when this happens it is time to reset the Mind and take inventory of what is going into not only our stomachs but our eyes and ears. I also ask Horace if he believes the universe and all life in it is the result of a series of accidents, or, is there an intelligent designer behind it.
Jessica Gonzalez is a Mother on a mission! After cannabis significantly improved her life from years of prescription drug and alcohol abuse, Jessica created a cannabis infused "Neighborhood" via her Instagram page @themommyjane where she shares her life as a mom and entrepreneur in the cannabis industry. Jessica truly believes cannabis saved her life, and loves inspiring her "Neighbors" to become advocates of their own health and wellness often sharing ways to consume more mindfully and live more consciously, focusing on the fact that cannabis education, like everything, starts at home. In 2019, she certified as a mindset coach to take her advocacy a step further with the goal of empowering others to change their lives by changing their mindset, emphasizing that cannabis is medicine, but it is not a cure-all. Through education and awareness, Jessica is hoping to use her platform to break the stigma of how CannaMoms are perceived in society, all while changing the mindset of an infantile industry to become more aware of their thoughts, feelings and beliefs so they don't lose the intent of the mission: To normalize, de-stigmatize and decriminalize plant medicine.
Dr. Mainville is currently on staff with Apollo Applied Research Inc. in Ontario, Canada, which is dedicated to researching the most effective, reliable & high quality medical cannabis to help patients achieve a better quality of life. With more than 30 years of experience as an Emergency Room doctor and 30 years as a Coroner for the Province of Ontario (conducting both Investigations & Inquests), Dr. Mainville has been involved full time in multiple aspects of the cannabis industry since early 2016. She is a member of the Special Operations Medical Association, and one of only two Canadian members of the Western Trauma Association. She has a particular interest in the applications of medical cannabis in physical and psychological trauma, both long term and acutely. And she particularly enjoys seeing patients with fibromyalgia smile. It is an educational episode with Dr. Barbara Mainville!!!
Keith pastors at a Church for the homeless and he answers the heavy questions that many Christians struggle with: What is the biblical difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant? What do the 10 Commandments mean to a believer in Jesus Christ? Is the cannabis plant part of God's design for earth and humans made in His image? It is an insightful conversation!!!
Sherry Bennett is a Medical Cannabis Educator and the Founder and Managing Director of Let’s Talk Cannabis™ (LTC) and Bayview Concierge Inc. She has an extensive background in the Family Services Industry and has referred countless individuals to the professional resources they need to help manage the logistics of life. Known for her expertise and advocacy, Sherry is a business professional who values collaboration, communication, education and compassion. Her focus is and has always been to provide unparalleled education and support for clients, especially for senior citizens and those receiving palliative/hospice care. Sherry's personal story is one of perseverance in the face of major traumas and the misunderstood stigmas that often accompany them. Sherry's story is truly amazing and the drive in her to help others is undeniable.
Rahman Shareef is a native of East Lansing, Michigan & a current resident of Detroit, Michigan. Rahman works as a business & community services professional, & by faith he is Muslim. Faith, knowledge, self determination, & self motivation to overcome the obstacles life presents are the principles Rahman has embraced & grown into. He had the unique experience of becoming a father at the young age of 17 while in high school, & married for the first time at 19. From being a young parent, marrying early in life, then divorced & remarried all while working two jobs & completing college degrees, Rahman knows a lot about life’s joys and pains. Today Rahman is proud of all Allah & his religion of Islam has done for him, including a second marriage, now of 22 years, 6 children, 6 grand-children & the completion of a Master of Business Administration & post graduate certificate. Perseverance is most amazing when it is witnessed in the lives of people. Rahman's story is one of perseverance & faith.
As the Director of Social Equity and Inclusion, Tahir advances MPP’s mission of achieving social justice for those impacted by cannabis prohibition. With a focus on licensing equity, he develops educational resources for industry stakeholders and heads an accountability task force to support members’ equity program goals.
Prior to joining MPP, Tahir was the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager at the National Cannabis Industry Association. A skilled networker, Tahir also has extensive hands-on industry experience in the retail sector as a medical cannabis patient counselor and has applied for business licenses in both Maryland and New Jersey. Before he pursued his passion for supporting the cannabis community, he worked as a financial advisor and served on the diversity council of Morgan Stanley.
Tahir attended Howard University, where he majored in marketing. He also holds a Marijuana Master Certificate from the Cannabis Training University and a certification in Indoor Horticulture from Oaksterdam University. Outside of work, he produces and hosts the podcast, Cannabis Diversity Report, and enjoys spending time with his two daughters.
Tahir is also a Christian. We discuss how his marijuana use has impacted his family and how he spoke to his Church's pastor about his marijuana use. It is very interesting to hear the stories of all people, and Tahir is the podcast's first Christian guest who uses cannabis. Give Tahir's story a listen, you will be intrigued!!!
Susie Bee is a single mum of 3 boys, of whom her middle son is autistic and non-verbal. Her interest in the cannabis industry comes from years of recreational use and research along the way. Ultimately, it would be Susie's drive to help her autistic son improve his quality of life that led her to found Susie's Hemp in the United Kingdom. Because Susie's autistic son has very specific requirements for his dietary needs, oral CBD products were not an option. Then Susie discovered CBD Patches, which have been life changing for her son and her household. Now, Susie wants to help others with disabilities. Give a listen to Susie's tremendous story, you will be inspired!
Joyce Gerber is an attorney, advocate and writer and has brought her exceptional organizational skills, patience and compassion to the emerging cannabis industry. She is the creator and host of The Canna Mom Show where she is using her unique voice to help change the narrative around cannabis and caregiving. When not advocating for cannabis normalization, Joyce is active with many community and civic organizations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she lives with her husband, children, pets and several students from the Berklee School of Music. In her spare time she has managed a rock band, ran for a local political office, and likes to create beautiful quilts for friends and family. Joyce has degrees from Northeastern University, Tufts University and Connecticut College. When asked to describe his mom, her son Josh said, “she’s a force to be reckoned with.”
Many churches aim to give people a smooth experience from the moment they pull into the parking lot. Get the people in, get them caffeinated, get them into their seats and get them out the door and back into their cars. It ends up coming across as a performance. For the first time in a long time, at this church for the homeless, I could be who I am while I sat and listened to the pastor's message. Then we transition to C.S. Lewis' book, 'Mere Christianity' and chapter one's 'Law of Human Nature.' From here, we move to different types of fear and how many scripture translations should have used the word 'awe' instead of fear. Why? Because throughout scripture men and women prostrated themselves in the presence of angelic beings, and Jesus Himself, and their response to humans was, "Do not be afraid." Obviously, the fear these humans felt was not where the Angels and Jesus wanted them to stay, because close on the heels of fear is hate.
After fleeing cartel violence on the U.S./Mexico border, Lorena tells the story of how she began her cannabis career in Colorado with Charlotte's Web Hemp, then as the LATAM Operating Director for Concentrate USA. In the same year, she gave herself the task of founding CannabiSalud, the first int'l medicinal cannabis symposium in Mexico, which is now one of the most important educational platforms for the health and business sectors. In 2018, she moved to Mexico City and co-founded Endonatura Labs LLC, which focuses on research, product manufacturing and ancillary activities. Lorena has spoken at CannaTech in Israel and Panama, MjBiz in Las Vegas and Bogota, ExpoMedeWeed in Medellin and many more conferences in the United States and Canada. In early 2020, Lorena co-founded the non-profit Alianza LatinoAmericana de la Cannabis (ALCANN) with the objective to provide education to the public sector. Today, Lorena is the new CEO of the int'l cannabis consulting firm Gateway Proven Strategies (GPS) Mexico; and she is also a member of the Advisory Board at Regennabis, delivering ESG and sustainability advisory services. It is a jam packed episode with Lorena, and her story is inspiring!!!
Elana is the CEO of The Cannigma, an evidence-based cannabis education platform. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Elana speaks about her experiences with cannabis and how she came to meld her life's work into The Cannigma, and how Israel is bustling in the field of cannabis research. Then we move to the topic of growing up with a belief system. Three of Elana's grandparents were survivors of the holocaust and she describes growing up in Australia with the same Jewish traditions her grandparents held to while in concentration camps. She also discusses how her belief system has changed and how she views the world now. Does the supernatural exist? Is this universe and all life in it the result of a series of accidents, or is there an intelligent designer behind it? We have a good time discussing all of this and more!!!
Brian has helped the world's largest brands develop recruitment & talent acquisition strategies for North American markets in technology, consumer packaged goods, food & beverage, retail, media & entertainment, & cannabis. He's worked in Shanghai, Dubai, Kampala, London, New York & Los Angeles. Based out of Toronto, Canada, he Co-Founded Careers Cannabis, a leading job search engine platform for cannabis jobs in the United States & Canada. He also authored 'Kids of Cannabis: My Mom & Dad Work in Cannabis; This is Our Story.' Join us as we discuss raising families in the cannabis industry, Brian's experiences studying the Abrahamic faiths & how he views the world now!
Mary Biles is author of 'The CBD Book: The Essential Guide to CBD Oil,' as well as a regular contributing writer for the educational non-profit 'Project CBD' in California & she hosts Cannabis Voices podcast. She is respected within the CBD industry for her ability to create engaging content that explains in digestible terms the science behind cannabis & CBD in a way that consumers understand & relate to. Mary is also the Chief Editor at Cannabis Patient Advocacy & Support Services (CPASS) whose current projects include a Multi-Disciplinary Team series focused on the application of cannabis medicines in chronic pain, mental health, palliative care, oncology, neurological disorders & women's health. Plus, Mary talks about her motivations for forging ahead in the cannabis industry and how her belief system is reflected in her daily life!
Greetings! It takes a thought to heal a thought. Guard your heart because out of it flow the issues of life. No one is too low or too far gone for Jesus to love. Do not let others disqualify you from His love and do not disqualify yourself from His love. Perfect loves casts out all fear, and a bruised reed He will not break. Plus, an update on my Mom and her use of cannabis products; communion and breaking bread from house to house!!!
Dr. Fiore provides his perspective to questions on why some denominations prohibit alcohol, why some denominations mandate only Church leaders can administer communion, why some denominations believe scriptural communion used grape juice instead of wine, and his thoughts on how some denominations address medicinal and recreational cannabis. After serving 30 years in Church leadership, Dr. Fiore founded Aprecis Group Leadership Services with the mission to help non-profit and for profit organizations at the executive, leader, team and organization levels. He is a conference and seminar speaker, author and a human being who truly puts the new commandment to love one another at the front of his daily life.
Daphne has over 34 years of combined professional experience in finance, nursing & health & wellness. She holds undergrad degrees in Accounting and Nursing as well as a Master's in Nursing Administration. In March of 2016, Daphne's 20 year old daughter, Gloria, suffered psychosis side-effects from a commonly prescribed medication. When the side effects did not wane, doctors prescribed anti-psychotic medications to treat Gloria. The medications caused Gloria to quickly worsen, & complications were compounded when medical professionals tapered Gloria off the medications too quickly. As a result, Daphne & her family endured two years of daily psychotic episodes just to ween her off of the prescribed medications. Could cannabis improve Gloria's health & quality of life? Is God even real & if He is, does He care about people? Daphne's message: Give people mercy because you do not know what they are enduring, & you would want the same in return from others.
Diana describes her experiences growing up in Mexico, where curanderos/shamans are acknowledged, and how near death experiences inspired her to study eschatology. She also describes how she changed her mind from believing God was against her to understanding and believing that God loves her and is for her. With Mexico's Federal government moving toward legalizing marijuana, a country some cannabis think tanks project to be the world's largest marijuana market, Diana discusses her observations & perspective on Mexico's efforts. She is the Founder/CEO of Hub Kamal (www.hubkamal.com) and hosts INDUCE The Real State/Sustainable Living podcast!!!
ENERGY IS IN YOU!!! Welmar is doing something very cool with Plenertude (www.plenertude.co.za) in South Africa! Join us as we discuss the body's endo-cannabinoid system, food as medicine, the power of our thoughts and words, marriage, parenting, forgiveness of others and self, and how LOVE and LOVING ONE ANOTHER truly is the mission each of us is given in this life!!!
Kia Baker is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and has dedicated her life to the telling & sharing of female veteran voices on platforms she created and hosts: "The Female Veterans Podcast" & "Woman Warrior Stories." She also created & hosts "Hot Topics Live" a livestream video series. Having participated in micro-dosing with psychedelics, Kia supports the use of psychedelics for veterans, or anyone, suffering from PTSD or other psychological challenges. We don't stop there! Kia's father was inspired by Malcolm X and converted his family to Islam. After her parents' divorce, her mother converted to Catholicism. As a child, Kia did not understand why Catholicism adhered to rituals that require believers to view priests and nuns as gatekeepers of communication with Jesus. Shortly after, she inspired her mother to convert to a Christian denomination where they stayed until she finished high school. Although no longer associating with organized religion, Kia definitely believes all people have intrinsic value and has dedicated her life to helping women veterans transition back to civilian status with love. In fact, Love is Kia's religion!
Thuy started on the sales floor of a beauty company and is now an executive at CHANEL Beauty. For Thuy, beauty has always been something deeper than the surface appearance of a person. At the same time, she's witnessed an internal change in women when they see their appearance with designer make-up, and the change has been profound. She used cannabis because it helped her connect with customers on the salesfloor, and her sales were at or near the top. She spent a bit of her early childhood attending church at a Christian denomination but has not associated with organized religion since. She believes a higher power exists and she has an inescapable internal motivation to help people. A beautiful woman, an executive in the beauty industry and she believes there is deeper value in people than the external.
Eric takes the hard questions about cannabis and Christianity: Did God create the cannabis plant? Is the cannabis plant here for humans to use? His answers will surprise you! Also, Eric details his experiences as a chaplain serving in military warzones and VA medical facilities and how the individual need for a meaningful life is coherently answered by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Jim spent a bulk of his life in the financial services sector raising over $100m for companies; then, he spent 30 months in a federal prison camp for wire fraud. But was Jim set up by federal law enforcement? His work now consists of proving he was. Jim's outlook while in prison is surprisingly positive! While incarcerated, he used time instead of allowing apathy to use him. He interviewed inmates and found many of them to be in prison for marijuana. He and his wife attend a Lutheran Church, they do not use marijuana but they know many people who do and have witnessed its positive impact on people suffering from physical pain and psychological challenges.
Moses' biological father trained Moses and his twin brother to steal cars when they were seven years old. When law enforcement caught up, Moses and his twin brother entered the foster care system. Starting off in the homes of family members, the brothers endured physical beatings until law enforcement removed them from the home. Using drugs while in fifth grade, Moses tried almost everything but recognized cannabis as the one thing that could keep him calm, productively present and engaged with others. Throughout his life he could not escape the idea that there is more to this life than the material, there is a life after this life. Love, rejection, responsibility, children, families, cannabis, God and Jesus; join us as we explore what this Phoenix endured before rising from the ashes of rejection.
It's a WILD RIDE with D-Dove! After enduring a three-week asthma induced coma at the age of 12, D-Dove committed himself to becoming a respiratory therapist and has been practicing for 17 years. A staunch advocate for cannabis and music as means to help us understand who we are and that love never fails, D-Dove incorporates Rastafarianism into his worldview lens. Join us as we discuss cannabis, Christian Scripture, whether or not sin is real, and much more.
Todd has a professional background like no other: CEO of Harvest 360, Chairman of the Board for Blue Diamond Ventures, Advisory Board Member for the Missouri Cannabis Trade Association & retired Commissioned Officer for the U.S. Army where he spent a bulk of his career in international affairs. As you listen to Todd's story you cannot help but understand that Todd has harnessed his life's work and focused it on helping people with one of the world's oldest known medicines, cannabis.
Anthony talks about how his career in the U.S. Coast Guard was influenced by President Reagan's War on Drugs, how credentialed mariners and transportation systems could be impacted by the legalization of marijuana, and how he came to his current position as Director of a disaster response non-profit whose mission is to help people and communities re-build their lives after natural or manmade disasters. Join us for a candid conversation about cannabis and Christianity!
We help the cannabis user understand Christ, and the Christian understand cannabis. The Christian scriptures record Jesus telling a crowd of religious hypocrites that it is not what one puts into their body that defiles them, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them. If a young child suffering from disease or injury, and the unwanted side effects of strong prescription drugs, can clinically and experientially benefit from using a form of cannabis, then how is it that cannabis became synonymous with cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine. Come with us as we explore the cannabis plant and the person of Jesus Christ!