Best Cannabinoid Science Podcasts (2025)

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Secrets Behind Failed Cannabis Builds: Where Every Team Needs to Look Now ft. David Fettner 49:36

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Most cannabis facilities fail before the first wall goes up. Most assume it’s because of money — but they’re wrong. It’s because no one asked the right questions. The question you need to ask now is: Where should we be looking to set ourselves up for long-term success? Asking the right questions is critical — because decisions made for today can be…

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Cannabinoid System: Metabolism, Evolution & Energy Storage | Giovanni Marsicano | 245 1:44:55

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Send us a text What is the core evolved function of the endocannabinoid system? Episode Summary: Dr. Giovanni Marsicano is a neuroscientist based in Bordeaux, France, where he leads a research group at INSERM focusing on the endocannabinoid system. About the guest: Giovanni Marsicano, PhD discusses the endocannabinoid system, starting with its core…

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Jenae Alt: The Effects of CBD and Cannabinoids | Episode 132 1:08:39

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In this episode, I talk with actress and entrepreneur Jenae Alt about cannabinoids like CBD, CBG, and THC, terpenes, and the effects they can create — including relaxation, pain relief, better sleep, creativity, presence, focus, energy, immune support, beauty, sexual pleasure, and overall well-being. We also discuss delivery methods, other natural …

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Bowel Sounds Summer School - Endoscopy 38:29

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In our last episode of the Bowel Sounds Summer School series (at least for this year), hosts Dr. Jason Silverman and Dr. Jennifer Lee have gathered highlights from past episodes on endoscopy to create an episode filled with clinical and teaching pearls. Former expert guests Dr. Jenifer Lightdale, Dr. Catharine Walsh, and Dr. Looi Ee explain the ele…

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Seed Oils & Heart Disease: Oxidized LDL, Cholesterol, Fat & Cardiology | Tucker Goodrich | 244 1:39:25

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Send us a text Overview and alternative interpretation to the mainstream view on how dietary fat and cholesterol relate to cardiovascular disease. Episode Summary: Tucker Goodrich is an engineer by training who has become a prominent independent researcher and blogger on nutrition and metabolic health, focusing on the harms of seed oils and polyuns…

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The ROI of Pre-Roll Automation: Scaling Quality, Reducing Labor, and Hitting 20K+ a Day ft. Shahar Yamay 39:00

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Every investment is just an ROI calculator. Automation feels risky—until you run the numbers. It doesn’t kill craftsmanship—it scales it. Growing your pre-roll category usually means balancing sales growth with hand-filling teams to maintain quality. But what if you could do both? What if you could leverage best-in-class automation to hit your numb…

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Evolution & Variation in Human Diet, Energy Expenditure & Metabolism | Herman Pontzer | 243 1:49:42

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Send us a text Human metabolism, primate evolution, and modern health challenges with evolutionary anthropologist Herman Pontzer. Episode Summary: Anthropologist Dr. Herman Pontzer discusses human evolution and metabolism, comparing humans to primates like chimps and gorillas to explain our higher energy use, bigger brains, and longer lives despite…

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Keep Your Eye on Ohio: Why California’s Failures Are Michigan’s Success, and the Global Cannabis Landscape ft. Hirsh Jain 56:44

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What’s the real goal of a legal cannabis market? If it’s to replace the illicit market, create safe access, and drive tax revenue—then why is California, the world’s 4th largest economy, failing while Michigan is thriving? Despite California’s size and cultural dominance, cannabis sales are shrinking, cities are refusing to opt in, and the illicit …

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130: What's My Hook? 1:10:46

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Initially aspiring to be a hip-hop music producer, PJ Gillam instead found his career in EHS through early experiences working in chemical and laboratory safety roles. With the encouragement of mentors, PJ continued down the path of EHS and transitioned to a leadership position in manufacturing, adapting as a one-person safety team and creating the…

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Dustin Dunbar: Breaking Free from the Alcohol Matrix and Finding Real Joy | Episode 131 1:01:51

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In this episode, I talk with Dustin Dunbar, author of You're Doing Great! (And Other Lies Alcohol Told Me) and founder of Alcohol-Free Revolution. We discuss the illusion that alcohol benefits us, how calling it what it truly is—ethanol—can reframe our perspective, and why quitting doesn’t have to be a lifelong struggle. Dustin shares the dream tha…

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Bowel Sounds Summer School - Inflammatory Bowel Disease 1:08:41

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In this episode of Bowel Sounds Summer School, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jason Silverman have taken highlights from past episodes on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and put them into a special episode jam-packed with clinical pearls. Former expert guests explain how to manage patients with IBD. Our Bowel Sounds Summer School series will include…

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Sunlight: Cosmology, Energy Metabolism & the Physics of Life | Robert Fosbury | 242 2:13:07

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Send us a text The deep connection between sunlight and life, from the scale of the cosmos to the quantum. Episode Summary: Astrophysicist Dr. Robert Fosbury discusses the sun's characteristics as a star, its analogies to living systems via entropy and complexity, and Erwin Schrödinger's insights on life as order-maintaining entities; he explores h…

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The Cannabis Titanic: The Reset Ahead, Matt Karnes on What the Numbers Say 43:04

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Debt is coming due — and we’re approaching a point of no return. At this stage, it’s not if there will be fallout — it’s who survives it. The surface-level view of the cannabis industry hides deep financial issues that only become clear when you dig into the numbers. And that’s exactly what Matt Karnes has been doing for years. From cash flow strai…

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Synapse Energetics & Fat Metabolism in the Brain | Timothy Ryan | 241 1:25:59

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Send us a text How brain synapses work and fuel themselves with fat. Episode Summary: Dr. Timothy Ryan talks about the high energy costs of synapses, the role of mitochondria and glycolysis, and challenge the long-held view that the brain relies solely on glucose by discussing new evidence that neurons burn fats from lipid droplets for fuel, especi…

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Microbiome as a Modifiable Organ System | Eugene Chang | 240 1:28:12

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Send us a text Episode Summary: Dr. Eugene Chang talks about the microbiome’s role as a vital organ, the impacts of antibiotics and Western diets on microbial health, and strategies for restoring a damaged microbiome through diet and fecal microbial transplants. They delve into microbiome dysbiosis, its links to modern diseases, and Chang’s researc…

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Organigram’s Competitive Edge: Paolo De Luca on BAT, M&A Strategy, and the Cannabis Long Game 54:43

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Built to last. That’s not just a slogan — it’s a strategy. In an industry driven by short-term survival, the cannabis space often feels like a rollercoaster. Financial pressures and market volatility push companies to chase quarters instead of building moats. But what if you could play the long game? What if you could invest in domain knowledge, de…

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Phillip Wilson: The Adventures of Thinker and Feeler — Saunas, Freedom, and Life | Episode 130 1:51:57

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In this episode, I talk with health guru, spiritual traveler, former math prodigy, and president of Relax Saunas of Momentum, Phillip Wilson, about his philosophies on life and death. Reflecting on his own journey, we explore some of the keys to a good life, including balancing thinking and feeling, meditation, contemplation, presence, listening, p…

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Bowel Sounds Summer School - Eosinophilic Esophagitis 34:08

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In this episode of Bowel Sounds Summer School, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Peter Lu have taken highlights from past episodes on eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and put them into a special episode jam-packed with clinical pearls. Former expert guests Dr. Glenn Furuta, Dr. Amanda Muir, Dr. Rachel Chevalier, and Dr. Mike Wilsey explain how to diagnose,…

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Sleep Duration, Sleep Timing & Short-Sleepers | Ying-Hui Fu | 239 54:06

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Send us a text The genetics of sleep duration and sleep timing. Episode Summary: Dr. Ying-Hui Fu discusses her research on the genetics of sleep, focusing on natural short sleepers who thrive on 4-6 hours of sleep and the heritability of sleep traits like duration and timing. She explores how sleep efficiency, rather than just duration, may explain…

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The Michelin-Star Experience? Gibran Washington on What Customers Actually Want 49:52

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What if buying cannabis felt more like a Michelin-star dining experience than a traditional retail transaction? Where the staff doesn’t just sell—they guide, educate, and tailor every recommendation to how you want to feel. No guessing. Just clarity, confidence, and trust—rooted in science-backed evidence. That’s the vision behind Ethos Cannabis. W…

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Steffani LeFevour: How to Be a Happy Mom — Simple Tools for Calm and Joy | Episode 129 58:13

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In this episode, I talk with Steffani LeFevour, happiness coach and author of You Are A Badass Mom, about the real challenges of motherhood — and how to move through them using tools that support your body, mindset, and actions. We cover practices like gratitude, focusing on what’s going well, redirecting your attention to what you do want, journal…

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Hormones, Endocrine Disruptors & the Fate of Modern Liberal Society | Charles Cornish-Dale | 238 1:33:58

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Send us a text A blend of biology, philosophy, and history exploring how hormones and endocrine disruptors affect social behavior and society. Episode Summary: Dr. Charles Cornish-Dale discusses the decline of masculinity in modern society, linking it to falling testosterone levels, environmental endocrine disruptors, and the limitations of liberal…

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Circadian Biology: Genetics, Behavior, Metabolism, Light, Oxygen & Melatonin | Joseph Takahashi | 237 1:52:33

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Send us a text How our biological clocks shape biology from the molecular to behavioral level. Episode Summary: Dr. Joseph Takahashi discusses circadian rhythms, exploring their biological basis, from molecular mechanisms to their impact on metabolism and health; the discovery of circadian clock genes; role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus, and how l…

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EP123 The First Five Minutes: Cannabis and Your Body with guest Elizabeth Thompson Phd 1:51:48

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When we use cannabis, our whole body fires up! During this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los chats with neuropharmacologist and physiologist Dr. Elizabeth Thompson about the cascade of body systems that light up in the first minute using cannabis, how each system tells of story about the experience of getting high, and how you can use this u…

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AI in Cannabis Commerce Is Here — But Jane’s Doing It Their Way with Socrates Rosenfeld 50:02

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AI is reshaping every corner of commerce — and in cannabis, where the pace is chaotic and change can be difficult, thoughtful integration is even harder. We’re in the middle of a digital transformation as profound as the rise of the internet. In a space where “speed and size” used to win, the new game is endurance. Because to finish first, you have…

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Rachel Dunn: Narcolepsy, Emotion, and Animal Telepathy | Episode 128 38:15

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In this episode, I talk with creative and filmmaker Rachel Dunn about her experiences with narcolepsy, emotions, and animal communication. We discuss the upsides of narcolepsy — such as creativity and the ability to quickly nap or fall asleep — how intense emotions trigger REM sleep and cause her body to collapse, and how she’s learned to suppress …

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Bowel Sounds Summer School - Constipation in Children 45:23

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In our FIRST episode of the Bowel Sounds Summer School series, hosts Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Temara Hajjat have taken highlights from past episodes on constipation and put them into a special episode jam-packed with clinical pearls. Former expert guests Dr. Carlo Di Lorenzo, Dr. Lusine Ambartsumyan, Dr. Jose Garza, and Dr. Marc Benninga explain to us …

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Cell Biology: Cytoskeleton, Self-Assembly & Self-Organization, Wound Healing | Bill Bement | 236 1:31:14

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Send us a text Cellular self-organization, cytoskeleton dynamics, and membrane wound healing. Episode Summary: Cell Biologist Dr. Bill Bement explains the dynamic world of the cell cortex, discussing how actin filaments and microtubules drive processes like cell division and wound healing through self-assembly and self-organization; energy dynamics…

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Trump, Texas SB3 & the Rescheduling Timeline: Jim Higdon on What Comes Next 48:46

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Prohibition is dead — and Texas just proved it. The recent SB3 vote signaled the start of something much bigger. While hemp and cannabis operate in very different styles, both are ultimately pushing toward the same goal: a sensible framework for a one-plant solution. The how? I’ll leave that to people way smarter than me. But the genie is NOT going…

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Computational Neuroscience, Machine Learning vs. Biological Learning, Large Language Models | Marius Pachitariu | 235 1:50:04

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Send us a text How brains compute and learn, blending neuroscience with AI insights. Episode Summary: Dr. Marius Pachitariu discusses how the brain computes information across scales, from single neurons to complex networks, using mice to study visual learning. He explains the differences between supervised and unsupervised learning, the brain’s hi…

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Amanda Wiggins: Dementia Prevention, Vascular Health, and cGP | Episode 127 52:32

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In this episode, I talk with Amanda Wiggins, CEO of The cGP Lab in New Zealand. We explore how about how our choices across early, middle, and later life can influence brain health and long-term risk of dementia. Many of these factors—like high blood sugar, diabetes, hypertension, drinking, and smoking—are closely tied to vascular health. Amanda ex…

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129: 16 Broken Bones, Finding Your Why, and Human and Organizational Performance 55:00

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Ryan Word's journey began as a firefighter in Georgia, where a fire truck accident prompted his shift to working for his family’s construction company. He eventually moved to a major construction corporation in Orlando, climbed the ladder to superintendent, and started taking notice of safety more while working on theme park jobsites. He played a c…

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The Hidden Weakness in Most Cannabis Operations — What We Heard at Benzinga 43:41

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The cannabis shakeout isn’t coming. It’s already here. Operators are bleeding, investors are disappearing, and the old playbook is falling apart. After Benzinga, one thing’s clear: the winners will be the ones who specialize, control every cost, and have visibility into every part of their business in real time. What happens when you pull back the …

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Lisa Nezneski: Meditation, Shamanism & Pets for Healing Stress | Episode 126 1:12:51

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Lisa Nezneski is a pharmacist, certified mindfulness teacher, shamanic healer, and author of Grounded in Chaos. She used meditation, grounding, visualization, and energy work to navigate a period of intense stress and loss—and now helps others do the same. In this episode, we discuss how shamanic healing works, how mindfulness and visualization sup…

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Brain Fat: Dietary PUFAs, Cannabinoids, Fatty Acid Binding Proteins, Anxiety & Mood | Steven Laviolette | 234 1:12:53

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Send us a text How dietary fats and cannabinoids shape brain function and mental well-being. Episode Summary: Dr. Steven Laviolette discusses the role of lipids, particularly endocannabinoids and fatty acids, in brain signaling and mental health, discussing how dietary omega-3 and omega-6 imbalances, prenatal THC exposure, and fatty acid binding pr…

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Gayle Diamond - Is it Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)? 41:51

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In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Temara Hajjat and Dr. Peter Lu speak with Dr. Gayle Diamond, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, about identifying and managing food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES). Learning objectives Identify the symptoms, etiology, and work up done for FPIES Discuss the…

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Storytelling Is the Future of Cannabis IR ft Jesse Redmond 54:47

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What if the most powerful investor pitch wasn’t a deck or a breakdown of earnings—but a story? Now, the idea of seeds in the ground to thriving plants is a tangible experience—one that finally captures the real narrative. Because in cannabis, the financials don’t always tell the full story. This week, we sit down with Jesse Redmond, Head of Investo…

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Brian Karr: Mold in Your Home | Episode 125 46:38

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In this episode, Brian Karr, co-founder of We Inspect and host of #moldfinders RADIO, explains how to understand mold, find it, prevent it, and reduce your exposure. We cover how modern homes create the perfect conditions for mold, how it impacts your health, and what steps to take to keep it out of your home and brain. 🌐 Connect and Learn More: 📞 …

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Feel the Burn: Seed Oils, Memes & Oxidative Stress | Brian Kerley | 233 2:10:38

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Send us a text Are seed oils really driving chronic disease (and sunburns), or is it hype? Episode Summary: Dr. Brian Kerley talks about the health impacts of seed oils, their high omega-6 fatty acid content, and their role in chronic diseases through mechanisms like lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress. They explore how these industrially proce…

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EP122 Growing Cannabis for Hashmaking with guest Conner Terpwizard 1:41:49

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We love growing our own flower! And we also love hash! On this episode of Shaping Fire, host Shango Los sits down with Conner Terpwizard to discuss what flower characteristics make it good for hashing, how to choose genetics that will result in hash that meets your desires, and how to handle the plant during cultivation and post harvest to create t…

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SSRIs, Sexual Dysfunction, Suicide & Mass Shootings, How FDA Works | David Healy | 232 2:10:09

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Send us a text A critique of SSRIs and pharma’s influence on medicine, including SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction, suicidality, and violence. Long Summary: Dr. David Healy critiques modern medicine, focusing on SSRIs and psychiatric medicine, including: how pharmaceutical companies manipulate clinical trial data, ghostwrite studies, and influence me…

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Fix the Process: Real Cannabis Manufacturing Tools & Optimization Techniques ft.: Murphy Murri 56:48

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Most cannabis operators are reactive—drowning in checklists, flooded with data, and still missing the point. Compliance gets all the attention, while real operational signals—like handling variability and shifting process conditions—lead to execution gaps and reactive decision-making. Extraction process optimization is tricky, but when the actual r…

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Hilary Michel - Addressing Women's Health in IBD 38:23

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In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu talk with Dr. Hilary Michel, pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH about women's health in IBD. Learning objectives Identify the impact of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on key stages of female reproductive health, including puberty, mens…

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Yogi Aaron: Naked Yoga — Letting Go of Who You Think You Are | Episode 124 1:15:05

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What if your sense of self is the very thing holding you back? In this episode, author and yoga retreat founder Yogi Aaron invites us to explore how yoga can help dissolve the ego and strip away the layers of identity we cling to — our habits, defenses, roles, and masks. We discuss how fear, mistrust, and attachment create instability and confusion…

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Brett Puffenbarger: The Future of Cannabis Will Look Like This… and Yes, It Will Shock You 54:49

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What if we told you the future of cannabis looks less like dispensaries... and more like the milk aisle? Everyone’s chasing growth, market share, and the next hot product — but few are asking the deeper question: What will the cannabis industry actually become? While cannabis is certainly disruptive, its future likely follows a few predictable path…

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128: Resilience, Repair, and Finding Balance 58:59

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In today's ever-changing landscape, health and safety professionals need to practice resilience more than ever. For this special 7th anniversary episode, previous guest, Chip Hughes, discusses significant challenges in the industry, focusing on the evolving recognition of mental health's impact on workplaces, and the changes to critical government …

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Psychedelic Chemistry, Magic Mushrooms, Kratom, Gray Market Research Chemicals, Vape Shops | Andrew Chadeayne | 231 1:38:37

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Send us a text Episode Summary: Dr. Andrew Chadeayne discusses the chemistry of psilocybin and other psychedelics, their potential therapeutic applications, and the challenges of commercializing them in a shifting biotech market. The conversation delves into the complexities of magic mushroom composition, debunking myths like "lemon tekking," and u…

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No Exits, No Capital, No Bullsh*t: Seth Yakatan on Cannabis Reality 45:37

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There’s no exits. There’s no cash. There’s no buyers. So what do you do? Batten down the hatches. Crush your market. Squeeze out the little guys who can’t compete — and wait. This week, Seth Yakatan returns to discuss the following: • How he’s seeing the board • Why cannabis can’t hit reset like other industries • What operators need to do right no…

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Jake Panasevich: Yoga for Men's Health | Episode 123 1:03:50

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In this episode, my guest is men's yoga and health expert Jake Panasevich. We discuss yoga for men — how to get started, how it differs from other forms of exercise and yoga for women, its benefits for physical and mental health, and more. Jake shares tips on finding the right class, what to look for in a teacher, effective teaching methods, overco…

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Psilocybin & MDMA: Inflammation, Stress & Brain-Body Communication | Michael Wheeler | 230 1:09:38

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Send us a text Episode Summary: Dr. Michael Wheeler talks about neuroimmune interactions, exploring how the immune system and brain communicate, particularly through the blood-brain barrier and meninges; how chronic stress and inflammation can alter brain circuits, contributing to mood disorders like depression; how drugs like psilocybin and MDMA m…