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On this episode of the Truth In Cannabis Podcast, Joaquin sits down with one of his long-time case studies, Erica Valdez, to review her medical journey and how CBD has played it's part along the way. Erica is an actor, who deserves the opportunity to be able to practice and perform comfortably while faced with chronic illness. Most of us take for granted our ability to perform normal activities, while Erica is grateful to be able to go on a hike, or climb stairs, and have a taste of the quality of life that she deserves. This podcast take's a deep look into the patient perspective when managing chronic illness and gain perspective that many in the industry often overlook. This is what it's all about. Cannabis research still has a long way to go, but stories like Erica's make the push well worth the effort. Erica can be reached at https://www.instagram.com/ericancole/ 

Following up our first annual Southern New Mexico Cannabis Cultivation Conference, we were fortunate to have an interview with Sam Ruhala of Cinderite & Michael Melendrez of Soil Science. These guys take a deep dive into regenerative farming practices focused on soil health. Listen & learn to hear of the benefits of mycorrhiza, fungi, and other great soil amendments and how they impact the newly legalized cannabis industry in New Mexico. For more information, please contact Michael Melendrez or Sam Ruhala at https://www.soilsecrets.com/ https://www.cinderite.com/ email: sam@cinderite.com ; michael@soilsecrets.com

What’s goin on 2021! Although the podcast was on a little break, we’ve been working hard here at Pharmtrue slowly gaining momentum in the New Mexico cannabis industry. As we roll out legalization of cannabis in NM in 2021, we are beginning the year with the Southern NM Cannabis Cultivation Conference! We found a great speaker to help our businesses succeed as NM prepares to “walk through the white door” of legal cannabis. Rebecca Deans is the founder of the Office Alchemist. This company focuses on employee development. As Rebecca puts, the Cannabis industry is booming. Competition is intense and it is vital that your company and reputation stand on a strong foundation. Company culture is the uniqueness of your workforce that creates the longevity and legacy of your business. Confident employees make fewer mistakes. Well trained employees will save you time and money. Take a listen as Joaquin interviews Rebecca. To contact her directly please reach out via: https://officealchemist.com

On this episode, Joaquin & Trey drove to Deming, New Mexico, and toured the greenhouse and hemp processing operation at Keeler Family Farms. They have been farming for generations and entered the hemp industry in 2019. They shared their struggles and successes with us, as well as their outlook on the industry and plan for the future. Find them on Facebook or Instagram @keelerfamilyfarms

On this episode of the Truth in Cannabis Podcast, we jump down the pharmacy rabbit hole as we interview Dr. Swathi Varanasi, PharmD, and learn about her journey as the first PGY1 pharmacy resident implementing medical cannabis in her practice. Upon graduation from pharmacy school, Dr. Swathi Varanasi and Dr. Pam Tarlow forged a professional partnership to create the first-ever PGY1 Integrative Health Pharmacy Residency (IHPRx) program in the country. As the co-founder and inaugural resident, she is specializing in nutrition, medical cannabis, pharmacogenomics, and leadership/entrepreneurship. Join us on this journey as we learn how medical cannabis is being brought into pharmacy education from the top down. She can be found on LinkedIn and https://www.doctorswathi.com/about https://www.cannabisclinicians.org

In this episode Jeff interviews Pam Tarlow, the residency program director for the FIRST ever PGY1 Pharmacy Residency specializing in Integrative Health Pharmacy. Dr. Tarlow collaborates with providers and patients for safe, appropriate and effective use of pharmaceuticals, botanicals, homeopathics , nutritional agents, therapeutic essential oils and lifestyle strategies. The two discuss how cannabis fits into integrative health and the importance this model of pharmacy has to offer in regards to patient care. Email: pam@mindfulmeds.com , contact@pharmsupplent.com Websites: www.pharmsupplement.com

On this episode, Joaquin speaks with a special cannabis educator and the founder of The Canna Academy, Brit Francis. Coming out of Del Rey Beach Florida, Brit breaks down the impact of cannabis in functional medicine. Brit uses cannabis therapy as an augment to nutrition and stress management for a holistic and preventative approach to healthcare. She can be found on Instagram @soflocannabiscoaching & @thecannaacademy

In this episode Jeff interviews Najifa Choudhury, pharmacist and founder of CBD brand Peace Lily based out of Detroit, Michigan. They discuss the origin of Peace Lily and the perspective a pharmacist is able to bring to the emerging and rapidly evolving CBD industry. CBD uses, dosages and education are among other topics discussed in this episode. Find her on Instagram @Dr.peacelily and her website at www.drpeacelily.com.

On this episode, we are lucky to interview one of the biggest thought leaders on medical cannabis in America. Dr. Bonni Goldstein is arguably the world’s leading pediatrician specializing in medical cannabis. She is currently the Medical Director of Canna-Centers, a California-based medical practice devoted to educating patients about the use of cannabis for serious and chronic medical conditions. Her post-doctoral education included internship and residency at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Goldstein also served as Chief Resident at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Her impressive resume only began here as she jumped into medical cannabis in 2007, and has since then treated over 900 pediatric patients and given many lectures throughout the years. Dr. Goldstein is a true thought-leader in the medical cannabis industry and an inspiration for all healthcare providers and patients alike looking to expand their knowledge into the practice of cannabis medicine. You can find Dr. Goldstein at www.canna-centers.com on Instagram @bonnigoldsteinmd on Facebook @canna-centers or www.bonnigoldsteinmd.com other resources and non-profits recommended by Dr. Goldstein are: www.theroc.us www.norml.org https://wpa4a.org/ www.safeaccessnow.org

In this episode, Joaquin takes a deep dive into the unicorn story of a historic Florida physician who created his own path in cannabis medicine. Dr Joseph Rosado is a practicing physician, the Medical Director of a medical cannabis clinic in Ormond Beach, FL, the president and CEO of International Medical Consultants; the chief medical officer for Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana, International Cannabis Solutions (US) and marijuanadoctors.com. He is the author of a book called, “Hope & Healing- The Case for Cannabis ”, an Amazon bestseller. He can be found on Instagram and Facebook @dr.josephrosado and his website is https://josephrosadomd.com contact him if you’re a physician looking for hands on consulting to develop your knowledge and experience using Cannabis in Medicine.

On this episode of the Truth in Cannabis Podcast, Joaquin is joined by the VP of Corporate Development at Greenpoint Research, Richard Mazzie, J.D., M.B.A, to talk about Richards reaction and outlook on the USDA Interim Final rule and what that means for the hemp industry now and going forward. If you would like to contact Raymond for business opportunities on the farming side (Research specifically), email him at ray@greenpointresearch.com

In this episode, we have a fun chat with Georgie Smith, a fourth generation farmer with a journalism degree who has built a business helping farmers to write their content. They discuss the hemp industry from the farmers perspective now and going forward. www.farmergeorgiewrites.com

Dr. Weiss is the Clinical Director of Weiss Therapy Centers out of North Palm Beach Florida. He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience in the Mental Health field. Dr. Weiss graduated from the University of Florida and attained his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Miami Institute of Psychology. In this episode, Dr. Weiss and Joaquin discuss Dr. Weiss experience venturing into medical cannabis as a thought leader and what that means for us in the industry. The discuss the stigma among healthcare providers and what that means for patients. They also discuss patient success Dr. Weiss has seen in his own practice including Autism and Cancer. To contact Dr. Weiss follow his Instagram & Facebook @drlonnycbd or email him directly at drlonnycbd@gmail.com

This is a fun one! On this episode we were fortunate to have Carson Nation, who is a Cannabis Farmer and Vegetable Farmer alike, and is a seasoned veteran in the cannabis cultivation space. Joaquin & Carson talk about Carson’s journey as a cannabis veteran in the field, what he’s seen, and what he expects in the future. To hear more of Carson, tune into www.CBDHEMPTALK.com or follow him on Instagram @the_hemp_mongoose or Facebook Carson Hemp Mongoose Nation.

In this episode of The Truth in Cannabis Podcast, Joaquin talks Hemp Irrigation with another guest speaker of the FREE CBD HEMP TRAINING SERIES at www.CBDHEMPTALK.com- Jeff Kleypas. Jeff is a Certified Crop Advisor and District Sales Manager at Toro. Tune in for some great insight as the 2019 Hemp Farming season wraps up.

Michael Kilpatrick is a successful agricultural entrepreneur, host of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, and Creator of the Facebook group “Farming CBD Hemp Commercially”. Joaquin talks one on one with Michael about what he’s experienced leading the group, what he’s seen, and what’s coming up. Join the Facebook group or jump onto the website www.CBDHEMPTALK.com for access to his FREE LIVE CBD Hemp Master Series featuring multiple successful professionals in the hemp industry. www.CBDHEMPTALK.com find the group on Facebook at “Farming CBD Hemp Commercially”

This Week in Cannabis is recorded from a live broadcast on IGTV with Joaquin Acosta discussing current cannabis industry topics of the second week of October.

In this episode, the Pharmtrue team gets together and story tells about some of the adversity and successes of season 1. This includes topics from the field to the internet.

Joaquin and Lucas discuss first year hemp farming as they wrap up the first day of harvest. Lessons learned, looking forward.

In this episode, Joaquin shouts out the cannabis industry for its innovation and perseverance as the very immature markets still begin to take shape.