The $100+ billion cannabis industry is fueled by innovative strategies and visionary leaders. Each week, we explore the journeys of CEOs from publicly traded giants, world-renowned scientists, and underground legacy growers shaping the future of this transformative market. Bryan and Kellan uncover how these pioneers built their businesses, navigated failures and found success in this rapidly growing space. Join us to explore the lessons and insights driving the cannabis industry forward.
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Join David Puder as he covers different topics on psychiatry and psychotherapy. He will draw from the wisdom of his mentors, research, in-session therapy and psychiatry experience, and his own journey through mental health to discuss topics that affect mental health professionals and popsychology enthusiasts alike. Through interviews, he will dialogue with both medical students, residents and expert psychiatrists and psychotherapists, and even with people who have been through their own ment ...
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The cannabis industry is gaining traction across the world, as new medical discoveries, and multi-billion dollar businesses are grabbing the headlines on a regular basis. Experts predict the worldwide industry could be worth in excess of $300bn within 10 years, with Europe forming the biggest market within that, so there's plenty to get excited about. I want to find out more about what's happening, and I'm bringing you along for the ride. Join me - Anuj Desai - as I speak to a wide variety o ...
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Looking for ideas, tips, and best practices to take your financial institution to the next level? Look no further than this podcast featuring insights from banking leaders and advisors across the industry. We’ll tackle a range of topics — technology implementation, loan grading, banking cannabis, and more to ensure you stay ahead of the curve in this fast-changing environment. This podcast is available on all your favorite podcasts platforms. For more information on Abrigo, head to abrigo.com.
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Combatting the Negative Effects of Sleep Deprivation
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1:08:26In this episode, Dr. David Puder and Dr. Brandon Luu explore the science of sleep deprivation. How missing sleep impacts your brain, metabolism, emotions, and long-term health. Discover evidence-based strategies that can help you protect cognitive performance and recover from sleep loss, including exercise, creatine, caffeine, and bright light ther…
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Introducing Singular: How Active's Modular Vape Platform Changes Everything ft. Alex Kwon
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44:03What happens when years of iteration, engineering, and a unique understanding of the plant align? In cannabis, building hardware is walking a tightrope — precision, timing, and vision all matter. Singular, the latest release from Active710, connects that entire loop. While most will gravitate toward its sleek, modular design, the real story lies in…
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Devaluation, Transference, Narcissism with Diana Diamond
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52:35In this episode, Dr. David Puder is joined by world-renowned psychologist Diana Diamond, PhD to explore devaluation, narcissism, attachment, and transference in psychotherapy. Together they examine why patients with narcissistic personality traits or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) often devalue their therapists, how dismissing and disorgan…
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The Lyft Playbook for Cannabis: Building Trust Through Tech ft. Ashwin Raj
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48:05What happens when a Silicon Valley exec who helped Lyft rewrite the rules brings that same playbook to cannabis? This week we sit down with Ashwin Raj, CEO of LeafLink, to break down how disciplined tech thinking and first-principle strategy can reshape a fragmented industry. In this episode: • How Lyft’s regulatory battles mirror cannabis today • …
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Intergenerational Trauma Explained: The Role of Reflective Function and Mentalization in Healing Attachment
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1:10:34In this episode, we explore how intergenerational trauma shapes attachment patterns and how reflective function (RF) and mentalization can help break the cycle. Drawing on research from Fonagy, Slade, and Berthelot, we examine how trauma-specific reflective functioning influences disorganized attachment and how therapies such as Mentalization-Based…
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Built for Consolidation, Guided by Icahn-Like Discipline, and Poised for Cannabis’ Next Iteration, ft Jared Maloof
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46:45Setbacks early on can reshape everything. They can alter your future strategy, shift your appetite for risk, and — if you’re patient — quietly set you up for success while others chase growth at any cost. As with any company, “figuring it out” is part of the job. And sometimes, that figuring it out happens faster than you’d ever hope. The challenge…
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Chris Ball: Betting It All — What It Really Takes to Build a Brand With Your Name on It: Pain, Patience, and Relentless Faith
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56:26Building something that lasts takes more than money — it takes self-belief, grit, and the willingness to keep pushing forward when easier options present themselves. Putting your name on it only adds to the weight — and the responsibility — to make it work. As with anything worth doing, there are difficult moments along the journey that demand a le…
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$28.4 Billion Dollar Hemp Industry Can’t Be Put Back in the Bottle ft Jim Higdon
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47:52California wants to ban hemp. Texas is protecting it. Spritz and Big Alcohol are lobbying to crush it. The enemy of my enemy is my friend? Not in the cannabinoid space. The hemp industry stands at a crossroads. With federal clarity still missing, states pulling in opposite directions, and Big Alcohol leaning on lawmakers, billions are at stake in h…
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Understanding Real Event OCD: When the Past Fuels Obsession
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1:07:07In this episode, Dr. David Puder is joined by OCD specialist Kevin Foss to dive deep into Real Event OCD, which is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder where real past experiences become the focus of endless rumination, guilt, and shame. Together, they unpack the symptoms, real-life examples, and how this subtype differs from PTSD, moral injury,…
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Largest Medical Cannabis & Cancer Study Ever: Can These Findings Push Rescheduling? ft Ryan Castle
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48:40If you were given some of the worst news in the world, wouldn’t you expect your doctors to use every tool available? What if one of those tools could save millions of lives—and the science is already here? The world’s largest medical cannabis and cancer study—10,000 papers, ranked in the top 5% globally—shows overwhelming evidence that cannabis has…
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Strategy Truths & Lies, Mature Industries Already Know ft. Mitchell Osak
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56:08Cannabis is chaotic by design. Vertical integration forces operators to run six or seven businesses at once — then replicate that model across states with different regulations, all without economies of scale. It’s no wonder the industry feels messy. The bigger problem? Too many companies are chasing the wrong metrics and ignoring the lessons other…
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In this episode, Dr. David Puder and Mark Ruffalo dive into the history and theory of identity diffusion, from Kernberg's structural model and Gunderson's work on BPD to Akhtar's clinical descriptions. We explore how identity diffusion shows up in patients' lived experiences—feelings of emptiness, fractured self-image, lack of authenticity—and what…
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THC Is an Ingredient, Where Pharma, MSOs & Hemp Collide, ft. Zach Edge
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43:08THC is an ingredient. Cannabinoids will be treated like standardized inputs across pharma, licensed cannabis, and hemp—and the future winners are hedging until there’s clarity. What got you here won’t get you there. The next phase needs a new playbook: ops tweaks aren’t enough; strategy has to change. Near term, expect Schedule III to unlock e-phar…
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Sensory Science Unlocked, Beyond THC, Inside True Terpenes ft. Dan Cook
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51:32$8 billion in products hit shelves each year with True Terpenes inside. The real edge? Turning sensory science—backed by data—into products that connect and fill clear gaps in the market. We break down what cannabis can borrow from wine (shared language, guided discovery), where that analogy stops, and why toxicology and standards are the new trust…
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Cannabis and Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Sleep, and Cognitive Function Update and Review
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1:10:50In this episode, we explore the latest 2025 research on cannabis and mental health. Our discussion covers how cannabis use impacts depression, anxiety, PTSD, sleep, cognitive function, and cannabis use disorder (CUD). While many patients report short-term relief from symptoms, studies reveal complex risks, including increased odds of mood disorders…
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Dr. Greenhouse: The #1 Mistake Killing Your Plants ft. Nadia Sabeh
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1:03:19What if keeping the room a little too dry is killing your plants? Humidity—and the HVAC that controls it—drives plant health, but air isn’t uniform across the room. The fix isn’t more AC; it’s dialing VPD so humidity, lights, airflow, and irrigation work together. Get it wrong and you lose yield and fail tests; get it right and buds stay sticky, he…
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Richie Proud on the iAnthus Turnaround: Why Selling Arizona Fueled Core-Market Growth
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55:05What if the smartest growth move is cutting—on purpose? Turnarounds aren’t financial stories—they’re operational ones. Growth-at-all-costs is out. The new playbook: prune non-core assets, concentrate resources in high-return states, and speed the path from cultivation to checkout. This week we sit down with Richie Proud, CEO of iAnthus, to discuss:…
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Regulating Our Emotions as Parents with Alissa Jerud, PhD
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1:14:43Parenting brings love, joy and plenty of emotional challenges. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Alissa Jerud explores how parents can better understand and regulate their emotions instead of getting stuck in cycles of frustration, anxiety, or control. Drawing on exposure therapy, DBT skills, and her Emotion-Savvy Parenting approach, Dr. J…
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Secrets Behind Failed Cannabis Builds: Where Every Team Needs to Look Now ft. David Fettner
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49:36Most 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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The ROI of Pre-Roll Automation: Scaling Quality, Reducing Labor, and Hitting 20K+ a Day ft. Shahar Yamay
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39:00Every 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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Moving fast, staying safe: What FIs need to know about stablecoins and RTP
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33:35Join us for an in-depth conversation on the topic of real-time payments, specifically the introduction of Stablecoin. In this conversation, we will discuss Definitions and differences of RTP vs Stablecoin Benefits and risks associated with both Regulatory concerns What financial institutions need to do to prepare for the more general adoption of th…
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Financially motivated sextortion: Old crime, new twist
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34:35Sadly, extortion and sexual exploitation are nothing new to the world, but today, we discuss a new twist to these old crimes. Learn how criminal organizations are preying on the younger generation and ways you can identify these crimes. Our moderator, Terri Luttrell, will steer the conversation with Alison Jimenez, our expert, to provide everyone w…
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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
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56:44What’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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Psychodynamic Psychopharmacology: Insights from Dr. David Mintz
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1:14:52In this episode, I engage in a shared-interest conversation with Dr. David Mintz, a psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience at the Austen Riggs Center, about his book Psychodynamic Psychopharmacology: Caring for the Treatment-Resistant Patient. Mintz explores the integration of psychodynamic principles into medication prescribing, emphasizing…
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The Cannabis Titanic: The Reset Ahead, Matt Karnes on What the Numbers Say
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43:04Debt 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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Organigram’s Competitive Edge: Paolo De Luca on BAT, M&A Strategy, and the Cannabis Long Game
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54:43Built 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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The Michelin-Star Experience? Gibran Washington on What Customers Actually Want
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49:52What 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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AI in Cannabis Commerce Is Here — But Jane’s Doing It Their Way with Socrates Rosenfeld
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50:02AI 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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Catatonia in children and teens is underdiagnosed, frequently misunderstood, and potentially fatal if left untreated. In this episode, Dr. David Puder and Dr. Annabel Kuhn interview Dr. Joshua Ryan Smith—child and adolescent psychiatrist and division director at Vanderbilt University—to explore the essential clinical skills and medical knowledge ne…
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Trump, Texas SB3 & the Rescheduling Timeline: Jim Higdon on What Comes Next
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48:46Prohibition 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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The Hidden Weakness in Most Cannabis Operations — What We Heard at Benzinga
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43:41The 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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The Bear: Trauma, Personality, and Attachment with Dr. Eric Bender and Dr. David Puder
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1:09:03In this episode, Dr. David Puder is joined by psychiatrist Dr. Eric Bender to explore the psychological depth of the Emmy Award-winning show, The Bear (FX). Through a psychodynamic lens, they examine Carmy's character—his trauma, complex PTSD, obsessive-compulsive personality traits, and avoidant attachment style. They also break down the borderlin…
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Storytelling Is the Future of Cannabis IR ft Jesse Redmond
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54:47What 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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Tariffs, technology, and trust: Duncan Taylor on the forces shaping community banking
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30:51In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, we discuss the ripple effects of global trade, regulatory shifts, and advancing fraud threats with Duncan Taylor, SVP and Chief Operating Officer of the Washington Bankers Association. Tune in as we explore: How tariffs and international trade tensions are impacting regional and agricultural banks What communi…
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Fix the Process: Real Cannabis Manufacturing Tools & Optimization Techniques ft.: Murphy Murri
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56:48Most 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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Brett Puffenbarger: The Future of Cannabis Will Look Like This… and Yes, It Will Shock You
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54:49What 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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Depressive Personality Style with Jonathan Shedler
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1:53:38Dr. David Puder and psychologist Dr. Jonathan Shedler explore depressive personality style—how it differs from clinical depression and why it often goes unrecognized. Through a detailed role play, they demonstrate how self-criticism, unconscious guilt, emotional deprivation, and suppressed anger emerge in therapy. They discuss: How depressive perso…
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No Exits, No Capital, No Bullsh*t: Seth Yakatan on Cannabis Reality
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45:37There’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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Where’s the Cash? Visibility, Inventory & Profitable Growth with Tyler Nielsen
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54:40"Cash strapped" might be the most heard phrase in the cannabis industry right now. So… where’s the cash? Without disciplined forecasting and visibility into true costs, growth is meaningless. Most companies aren’t failing from bad ideas — they’re failing in execution. That’s where cash leaks into missed forecasts, bloated inventory, and lost opport…
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