Kannaboom | CBD and Cannabis for Wellness

What if your cannabis medicine acted faster and went further? That's what nano-emulsion enables. Tiny molecules of THC and other cannabinoids are coming in a wave of cannabis beverages, dissolvable strips, nasal sprays and other edibles and topicals. Is it a fad? No says Curt Robbins — there's real science and real benefits behind the nano-emulsion trend in cannabis products. Listen and learn, then check out Curt's breakdown of nan-emulsion technology at MJ News Network.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Papa & Barkley has established a niche as a provider of high-quality CBD- and THC-based products. Co-founder, President and Chief Product Officer Guy Rocourt has been a driving force in this emergence. While he has a hand in many aspects of the business, his greatest passion may be as an advocate for the plant. Listen to this episode for insights from Guy into how:Cannabis is personalized medicine, with pretty much with zero downside compared to pharma.There's so much misinformation due to the artificial separation of "hemp CBD" versus "cannabis CBD"All cannabis is about wellness. Papa & Barkley is not in the topicals category, or the edibles category  or the tincture category. They are in the cannabis category.Before the late 1800s we actually had much more cannabis in our diet simply because as a weed, it was mixed into foodstuffs. It was available and used as medicine.Papa & Barley make solventless medicines as close to a whole plant thing as possible.Guy's chance meeting with Montel Williams set him on the road to becoming a cannabis grower and entrepreneur   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Humans have been using cannabis for thousands of years, but there's still room for innovation. Like Kin Slips.  These dissolvable strips are an under-the-tongue delivery system that contain 10 milligrams of cannabis each. Seniors, young moms, and creative professionals are among those who love this form factor, which quickly delivers a reliable dose, anytime, anywhere, says Kin Slips Chief Product Officer Josh Kirby. If you're interested in innovation in the cannabis space, listen and learn how:Kin Slips offer an attractive alternative to more traditional edibles.The pandemic led to a steeper adoption curve for Kin Slips.Sublinguals bypass the digestion system and take effect in about 10 minutes.Kin Slips supports several charities, including the Last Prisoner Project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent study of claims about cannabis made on the internet found that 80% of the 'information' being presented about cannabis online is false.  When you're trying to get good information for your health and wellness, this is downright dangerous. Curt Robbins has been down the rabbit hole and knows where to look for good-quality info about cannabinoids, terpenes and other aspects of cannabis that can affect your health. In this segment we talk about:The March 2021 study "Internet Claims on the Health Benefits of Cannabis Use" from the Journal of General Internal MedicineThe importance of clinical studiesHow reefer madness myths from the prohibition era have morphed into new misinformation about the medicinal capabilities of cannabis.Where to look for solid information about cannabis.How to distinguish between scientific findings and marketing claims  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Market intelligence matters, for manufacturers, and ultimately for consumers, When companies understand what consumers want, they can offer better options. This idea is the basis of Headset, a cannabis market intelligence firm serving product producers and retailers across North America. Cofounder and CEO Cy Scott is our guest, and he shares insights into how:Headset gathers and analyzes sales data from dispensaries that in turn can help businesses optimize customer retention.Cannabis is not just a recession-proof product, it's pandemic proof.Banks, hedge funds, venture firms use this data in deciding what products and companies to back financially.Cannabis beverages are a product category that is gaining popularity.Federal decriminalization is coming sooner, rather than later.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yoga and cannabis are like peanut butter and chocolate, says Dee Dussault, author of Ganga Yoga. Since 2012 she's been teaching people how to enhance their yoga practice with the help of cannabis, through her book, in-person classes and training, and over the last year, via Zoom and other online tools. There are a lot of benefits to more mindful stretching. In this episode Dee shares how:Yoga and cannabis can both help reduce inflammation.She's integrating some of the more spiritual aspects of yoga, as well as the physical discipline. Tantra yoga can help you get in touch with your sexuality.Being politically responsible is part of cannabis use. She prefers dabbing rosins before she does yoga.     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A CBD bath bomb and a hemp CBD joint? Who would have thought? Brother-and-sister team Sarah Easton and Michael Easton, that's who. They've made the end-of-day bath ritual — something we all need these days — even better. The Soak and Toke is their inspired creation, and that's what we're talking about in this episode.  It's a step up for self-care from the Creative Bath Design team. Listen and learn:How the idea of a CBD-infused was bornThe challenges of bringing a CBD product to marketSarah and Michael's advice for other hemp entrepreneursWhat else is on the drawing board for  the founders of Creative Bath Design  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Biosynthetic compounds — including cannabinoids — present the 'last great domestication' says Roy Lipski, CEO of Creo. His company is at the forefront of bringing lab-produced cannabinoids to market, at scale.  Cosmetics and creams will be among the first products to take advantage of this technology and we can look for these products on store shelves in the not-too-distant future. Tune in to hear how:Microorganisms can produce bio-identical compounds, without the waste that comes with plant-produced cannabinoids.A lab can produce a year's crop worth of cannabinoids in 48 hours.We can now produce 'rare' cannabinoids, at scale.Creo is working with consumer packaged goods providers to integrate cannabinoids into products  we use every day — like skincare products — and we can expect to see them on store shelves starting in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're politically polarized, and a meme never changed anyone's mind. That's why former Republican Bill Hill has launched Smoke Out A Republican (SOAR), a national effort to connect with  Republicans, one at a time, with the mind-altering help of cannabis.  Listen and learn why:Racism has become a plank in the Republican Party platform.Questioning the beliefs you were raised on can be uncomfortable, but cannabis can make it easier to be honest with yourself.There are varying levels of getting high, and why, to really see things differently, you need to get four-bananas high.Bill favors sativas and sativa hybrids like Wedding Cake, Bruce Banner and Lamb's BreathWhat you can do to help Republicans see the light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we head toward federal decriminalization and eventual legalization of cannabis, there are some important questions: What about all the people who were arrested and incarcerated during the war on drugs? What about the communities that suffered, economically and otherwise, over almost 90 years of prohibition? The National Cannabis Industry Association is taking a stand, and Tahir Johnson is leading that effort. Listen to this episode and learn:Why it's important to have a diverse cannabis industry that brings prosperity to all, black, white. men,women, veterans, disabled, etc.Which cannabis companies are stepping up with social inclusion programs.Why Tahir prefers old-school combustion. Check out Tahir's podcast, the Cannabis Diversity Report.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.