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Enhance Your Life Podcast

Discover the inspiring stories of people whose lives have been enhanced by cannabis. Brought to you by Wana Brands, the #1 infused brand in North America, each episode features interviews with cannabis enthusiasts of all walks of life—athletes and artists; chefs and CEOs—who have first-hand experience with the healing power of the plant. Hosted by journalist Jonathan Small.

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29:19

Why Doctors Are Hesitant When It Comes to Prescribing...

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2022/04/20

Despite society’s movement towards accepting cannabis as a form of medicine, the topic still polarizes professionals in the medical field. This week, Dr. Jordan Tishler discusses some of the barriers and successes he’s faced as a medical doctor specializing in cannabis treatment. Jordan is the founder of medical cannabis practice inhaleMD and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School. On the pod, Jordan talks about his pivot to the medical cannabis niche after years of work as an emergency physician

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33:37

What Is Proper Edible Etiquette?

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2022/04/13

This week, award-winning educator and writer Sara Payan joins the podcast to talk about engaging with policy makers, media professionals, and the public in the cannabis world. Sara is the host of the Planted with Sara podcast and is the public education officer at the Apothecarium dispensaries. On the pod, Sara talks about her experiences teaching others about the drug and the common questions she’s gotten through her diverse experiences in the industry. She goes in-depth with cannabinoids CBD, THC,

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25:22

The Challenges of Cannabis Inclusion Efforts

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2022/04/06

When the cannabis industry first started gaining traction, many people thought that the field would be a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case. This week, Sumayyah Emeh-Edu joins the podcast to talk about the ways the industry is trying to correct itself and become more inclusive. Sumayyah is the vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Canopy Growth and has been implementing DEI initiatives for companies since 2015. On the pod, she

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33:24

What Science Tells Us About CBD and Pain

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2022/03/30

CBD gets a lot of buzz in the cannabis industry as a pain remedy, but what does science have to say on the topic? This week, scientist Sara Ward joins the pod to talk about the state of CBD research. Sara is an assistant professor in the department of pharmacology at the Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and has extensive experience researching cannabis and CBD. On the pod, she discusses her current cannabinoid research and the results she’s been seeing. She talks about the value of

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20:19

There’s an Unspoken Demographic That’s Exploding in...

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2022/03/23

When people talk about cannabis, seniors are usually left out of the conversation despite the endless benefits it can provide for them. However, people over 65 are using cannabis more than ever before. This week, Karen Lustman joins the podcast to talk about her mission to help seniors destigmatize and access the plant. Karen is the president and CEO of Senior High, a women-owned health and wellness company that advocates for safe and effective cannabis products for seniors. In this episode, Karen

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34:34

Cannabis for Compassionate Care

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2022/03/16

Joe Airone is the founder and director of San Francisco-based Sweetleaf Collective, which helps patients from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds access medical cannabis for free. On the pod, Joe talks about his background in helping others and why he formed Sweetleaf Collective as a way to incorporate cannabis in his activism. He also shares some of the stories he’s heard from patients with conditions such as cancer and PTSD, highlighting how important cannabis access is for the people who

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26:33

How One Firefighter’s Cannabis Use Became a Legal Debate

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2022/03/09

This week, Scott Martin joins the podcast to talk about his involvement in a cannabis case that may change how cities across the country treat employees who use medical marijuana. In 2020, Scott was fired from the Buffalo Fire Department for testing positive for marijuana — despite having all the documentation needed to use it medically. On the pod, Scott details the story of how he came to use medical cannabis as a way to treat PTSD, and why he was fired from his job despite living in a state where

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30:26

The Controversy of Cannabis in Medicine

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2022/03/02

The healing properties of cannabis are well known. But, how does the plant impact people with more serious diseases? This week, Dr. Ajit Dhillon joins the podcast to talk about cannabis as a therapy drug. Dhillon is a critical care physician who has had experience using cannabis to treat illnesses like auto-immune diseases, personality disorders, and even cancer. In addition, Dhillon is the co-founder of the EuroMed Institute and an advisor at Guided Tripping, an organization that uses intentional

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22:00

A Yogi’s Guide to Using Cannabis for Increased...

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2022/02/23

For thousands of years, people have practiced yoga as a way to connect their mind with their body. This week, Derek Vanderwarker joins the podcast to talk about how cannabis can enhance the age-old tradition, and even give additional benefits. Derek has spent two decades practicing yoga, and now motivates others as a certified yoga instructor and host of the Guys Talking Yoga podcast. In this episode, Derek talks about his journey with cannabis and yoga and some of the benefits he’s experienced by

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22:34

Cannabis Facts That Caused a Psychiatrist to Write a...

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2022/02/16

For a long time, Dr. Rebecca Siegel never thought about recommending cannabis for patients. But when her patients started telling her about the way cannabis improved their health issues, the psychiatrist started to do her own research — and the results she found were so compelling that she wrote a book about it. Dr. Rebecca’s book, The Brain on Cannabis: What You Should Know about Recreational and Medical Marijuana, is a comprehensive and myth-busting guide on marijuana use and its effects on the

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22:35

A Cannabis Lawyer Debunks Common Cannabis Myths

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2022/02/09

As one of the most well-known cannabis lawyers in the industry, Brian Vicente has spent years helping businesses and governments move forward with cannabis. He’s an avid proponent for the plant’s federal legalization — and this week, Brian joins the podcast to educate us on everything related to cannabis law. Brian breaks down some of the basics, like the difference between decriminalization and legalization, as well as what it actually means to have a medical marijuana card. As an industry veteran,

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24:47

A Pharmacist’s Guide to Using Cannabis

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2022/02/02

As a pharmacist on the frontlines of the Opioid Crisis, Colleen Higgins saw firsthand how cannabis was able to help consumers in a way pharmaceutical medicine couldn’t. But those patients needed help understanding medical cannabis — so she decided to write The Cannabis Prescription: How to Use Medical Marijuana to Reduce or Replace Pharmaceutical Medications. This week, Colleen joins Jonathan to talk about the ins and outs of medical cannabis. She touches common topics that one may be thinking about

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27:00

Biggest Mistakes Newbie Cannabis Growers Make

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2022/01/26

Growing cannabis takes a ton of legal, economical, and logistical planning. The decision to grow is by no means easy, which is why Ariel Margolis joins the podcast this week to talk about it. Ariel is a former teacher who spent his career in the education space as a teacher, principal, and professor before pivoting to the cannabis industry. Now Ariel educates others about growing cannabis as the founder of PotanyPros, a consultancy firm for recreational and medicinal cannabis growers. This week,

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21:11

Is a Cannabis Health Coach Right For You?

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2022/01/19

Health is on the top of everyone’s minds these days, with an emphasis on wellbeing in both body and mind. This week, Kelly Maher joins Jonathan to talk about how cannabis can play a role in our holistic wellness. Kelly is an integrative health coach and holistic health practitioner who focuses on wellness practices that incorporate cannabis, specifically for women. On the pod, she breaks down exactly what a holistic health practitioner does and talks about what it’s like to have a cannabis health

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35:20

The Predatory Deals and Institutional Obstacles That...

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2022/01/12

Here are some startling statistics: According to Marijuana Business Daily, 76% of the cannabis industry is run by white business owners and only 8% of cannabis CEOs are women. It’s safe to say that the cannabis industry struggles with diversity, but what’s being done about it? In this episode, Jonathan talks to Hilary Yu, Morris Kelly, and Kimberly Dillon. They’re all involved in a nonprofit called Our Academy, which is a workshop, mentorship, and resource group of individuals and companies in the

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33:17

The Surprising Statistics of Cannabis Consumers

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2022/01/05

We all know the stereotype of the lazy, bong-using teen isn’t an accurate picture of the average cannabis user. To know what cannabis users are really like today, you have to rely on data-backed experts like Cy Scott. Cy is the CEO and cofounder of Headset, a cannabis analytics company that helps businesses use data to make effective strategies. In this week’s episode, Cy gets into some of the nitty gritty data about who’s using cannabis nowadays and how they’re using it. He also talks about the

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24:55

Make a Full-Time Living Writing About Cannabis

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2021/12/29

As cannabis usage is getting more accepted, so is writing about it. This week’s episode features Jessica Reilly, a writer who founded the Cannabis Creative blog. As a self-titled “cannabis aficionado”, Jessica makes a living as a copywriter and content strategist in the cannabis space. On the pod, she talks to Jonathan about starting her blog in the midst of the pandemic and how blogging has changed her perceptions on cannabis. Jessica also discusses what it’s like to write about cannabis for a

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27:22

Can You Get Addicted to Cannabis? And Other Topics We...

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2021/12/15

Tackling the complex (but necessary) conversation about cannabis and mental health can get difficult, but it's a topic Jay Shifman is passionate about. He's the founder of Choose Your Struggle, a platform dedicated to ending the stigmas surrounding mental health and substance misuse and promoting honest and fact-based education. In this episode, Jay gets candid with his mental health struggles, and the way stigmatization makes the journey to recovery that much harder. On the flip side, he also talks

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32:11

Cannabis Tourism Is Offering You a New Way to Travel

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2021/12/08

This week, Rick and Monique Jackson-Fitzgerald of cannabis travel company InnDica join this week’s guest, cannabis tourism specialist Danielle Jackson (aka Miz D). As the CEO of cannatourism company D Vibez, Danielle helps clients with anything from guided tours to hosting educational events for local and international visitors. On the pod, she talks about her journey to the cannabis tourism industry and what it can offer for travelers. She also digs into her travel philosophy, and how

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26:28

Want a Good Cannabis Experience? There’s an App for That

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2021/12/01

Sometimes, it’s hard to tell whether you’re going to have a good or bad high before it’s too late. But this might not be a problem for much longer thanks to technology. This week, David Kooi joins the podcast to talk about Jointly, an app that tracks 15 different factors that can impact your high. On the pod, David goes over each of the factors — from your unique cannabinoid system to your method of consumption — and why they matter. He also talks about what it’s like developing an app in the

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