The Cannabis Enigma

Apr 07 2022 14

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Doctors, patients, scientists, and families talk medical cannabis. Brands talk about product development. Experts break down the research. Cutting through the smoke to have intelligent conversations about cannabis, what it can treat, human stories, and the questions we’re all thinking about but never had anyone to ask. Hosted by Elana Kirsh Goldberg and Dr. Codi Peterson. Brought to you by The Cannigma and Americans for Safe Access.

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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

Apr 07 2022 43 mins

A common issue that is present in the cannabis market is the inconsistency of products. As an agricultural crop, it can be tricky for suppliers to deliver the same product to consumers time and again, and this is one of the areas that Michael Backes, our guest for today's episode, is tackling through his work at Perfect Blends!In our chat, Michael shares his personal journey i

Cannabis, food, and healing with Chef Jordan Wagman

Mar 16 2022 48 mins

Today on the show we welcome chef Jordan Wagman to talk about the work he is doing to incorporate cannabis into his amazing cooking as a way of advocating for its health benefits. Jordan starts by talking about how his early relationship with cannabis began when he was diagnosed with psoriasis and used it as a way of easing the pain. Years later, after he had become a chef, he made

Telling cannabis stories with pictures with Anthony Travagliante

Mar 02 2022 33 mins

Welcome to another episode of the Cannabis Enigma! We’ve got something a little different for you today. We’ll be talking about how visual storytelling can be used in the cannabis space with Anthony Travagliante. Hear the tale of how Anthony came to work in the cannabis space, telling the stories of cannabis brands and making them accessible to non-users. Find out how he has ov

Minorities in cannabis, with Steven Philpott Jr.

Feb 16 2022 59 mins

In light of Black History Month, we feel it is important and relevant to talk about how minorities in the United States and around the world have been disproportionately affected by drug policy and the war on drugs. Part of our conversation today centers on how we can break down barriers and find ways to build cannabis companies that are minority-owned and uplift them.Joining us fo

Cannabis and women's health, with Dr. Melanie Bone

Feb 03 2022 37 mins

By now, we’ve all heard of the concept of using cannabis to treat ailments like cancer, ALS, Parkinson’s, seizures, HIV, AIDS, Crohn’s, and terminal illnesses, but fortunately, those aren’t necessarily what physicians are most commonly confronted with. What then, can be done about things like anxiety, pain, insomnia, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, and other women’s health i

Cannabis and traumatic brain injury, with Nikki Lawley

Jan 19 2022 26 mins

The decades-long War on Drugs campaign in America has been incredibly successful at spreading harmful rhetoric and shaping people’s perception of cannabis use. The resulting prejudice can often discourage folks from seeking out medical cannabis as an option, and can even affect state legislature, forcing patients to overcome unnecessary and prohibitive obstacles in order to recei

New Year, New York, with Steve DeAngelo

Jan 09 2022 42 mins

Steve DeAngelo is the true definition of a cannabis advocate. From the first time he was introduced to the plant in the 1960’s he has dedicated his life’s work to its legalization. From his time as one of Washington, DC’s largest distributors of underground cannabis, through his creation of three iconic cannabis companies in California, to his current role as an educator and

Cannabis in Israel, with Itai Rogel

Dec 21 2021 30 mins

Israel is world-renowned for the research and innovation that is taking place there, and unofficial data suggests that around 20% of the Israeli population uses cannabis. Despite this, being in possession of a prescription is the only way that cannabis can be legally consumed. Though hopefully this will not be the case for much longer. Today’s guest is Itai Rogel, the Vice Presid

Behind the scenes on cannabis normalization with JM Pedini

Dec 08 2021 26 mins

Anyone who has ever tried to convince someone to change their mind over something they feel strongly about knows that it can be an impossible battle, and the only way to succeed is by taking the long view and embracing gradual change. The same can be said for changing public attitudes towards cannabis. In today’s episode, we speak with JM Pedini, Development Director for NORML, t

Data is knowledge, with Otha Smith III

Nov 22 2021 29 mins

Finding the correct dosage and combination of cannabinoid products for medical treatment is almost universally a long and expensive process of trial and error. And for the most part, patients are undertaking this journey alone and often with little guidance.This week on The Cannabis Enigma Podcast we get together with Otha Smith III, CEO, and Founder at Tetragram, a smart, digital