Reefer MEDness

As a nurse and pharmacist we focus our stories on people’s use and perception of cannabis as Reefer Madness, Reefer Medicine, Reefer Mellow. We are exploring how society is changing its understanding of cannabis.

Reefer MEDness is a health podcast hosted by Trevor Shewfelt and Kirk Nyquist, with 261 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Trevor Shewfelt and Kirk Nyquist hosts Reefer MEDness, a health show with 261 episodes published.

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  E187-2 Not All Pet CBD Is Created Equal - Sandi Krucik van Bommel & Inspired Pet Wellness Part 2

  Sep 30, 202619 min

  Can cannabis help pets? In Part 2 of our conversation with veterinary technician and Inspired Pet Wellness founder Sandi Krusik van Bommel, we explore the sometimes confusing world of cannabis, CBD, THC, and pet wellness. Sandi explains what responsible cannabinoid use can look like for pets, why accidental ingestion is different from therapeutic use, and why pet owners need to consider more than THC alone when a dog gets into an edible. We dig into THC toxicity in dogs. Sandi makes the important distinction between something being toxic versus lethal. Trevor and Kirk expand on the discussion from their pharmacist and nursing perspectives, including why an animal’s underlying health can change the seriousness of an accidental exposure. Confused by terms such as CBD isolate, cannabinoid blends, and full-spectrum cannabis products? Sandi offers a memorable “chicken soup” analogy: an isolate is like chicken and broth, while adding vegetables, herbs, spices, and noodles resembles combining multiple cannabis constituents. Trevor and Kirk use the analogy to explore the complexity—and the art—of cannabinoid therapy. Listen now to learn what every cannabis-using pet household should know about cannabinoids, accidental exposure, and responsible pet wellness. Inspired Pet Wellness - website Sandi Krucik-van Bommel - LinkedIn Additional Music: Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com Marc Clement - Facebook Transcripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca

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  E187-1 Not All Pet CBD Is Created Equal - Sandi Krucik-van Bommel & Inspired Pet Wellness Part 1

  Sep 22, 202619 min

  Can CBD and cannabis have a place in pet wellness? Trevor and Kirk talk with Sandi Krusik-van Bommel of Inspired Pet Wellness, a registered veterinary technician, canine rehabilitation therapist and certified veterinary cannabis consultant. Sandi's cannabis origin story involves caring for her injured senior dog. After many false starts, Sandi's quest to help her fur baby led her into the world of veterinary cannabis. She tells us all of our pets have an endocannabinoid system, why not all CBD products are created equal, and how cannabinoids, terpenes, broad-spectrum products work together in the entourage effect. In one of Trevor's new favorite analogies, find out why Sandy compares choosing a cannabis formulation to making chicken soup. Discover what pet parents should understand about the evolving world of CBD, cannabis and animal wellness. Inspired Pet Wellness - website Sandi Krucik-van Bommel - LinkedIn Additional Music: Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com Marc Clement - Facebook Transcripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca

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  E186-2 Cannabis Topicals From Scratch - Blunt Botanicals Part 2

  Sep 15, 202625 min

  Can cannabinoids really work through the skin? In Part 2 of our conversation with Ripley and Jill of Blunt Botanicals, Trevor and Kirk dig into CBD, CBG, terpenes, and cannabinoid skincare. What is the science, formulation, and business potential behind cannabis topicals?. The conversation gets practical with Blunt Botanicals’ cooling topical formulated with CBD and CBG. Rapid Cryo uses menthol, wintergreen, terpenes, and other ingredients designed to create a layered cooling sensation. Jill explains the thinking behind pairing cannabinoids with specific botanical ingredients and terpene profiles. Ripley discusses why the company focuses on products that can fit into everyday life without intoxication. They also explore cannabinoid-infused bath products, emulsification, formulation choices, and why avoiding an oily bathtub may be more important than it sounds, especially as we get older. We look beyond formulation to the future of the category. Ripley discusses the growth potential Blunt Botanicals sees in cannabis topicals, upcoming Rapid Cryo format, skincare products, and the challenge of educating consumers about an often-overlooked cannabis category. Listen now for a mix of cannabis science, formulation chemistry, entrepreneurship, and the occasional joke about smelling like wintergreen. Blunt Botanicals - website Ripley Halfyard - LinkedIn Jill Provencal - LinkedIn Additional Music: Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com Marc Clement - Facebook Transcripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca

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  E186-1 Cannabis Topicals From Scratch - Blunt Botanicals Part 1

  Sep 8, 202624 min

  What happens when a personal mission becomes a cannabis skincare company? Trevor and Kirk meet Jill Provencal and returning guest Ripley Halfyard of Alberta-based Blunt Botanicals. Jill shares how helping a close friend dealing with breast cancer, pain and radiation-related skin problems helped inspire her journey into formulation and cannabis topicals. Ripley brings years of experience in cannabis licensing, compliance and business development. They explore Blunt Botanicals, Cosmic Cannabis and HipBees, along with natural ingredients, from-scratch formulation, white-label manufacturing and the importance of building a women-owned workplace that supports caregivers. Listen now for the story behind the products—and the people creating them. Blunt Botanicals - website Ripley Halfyard - LinkedIn Jill Provencal - LinkedIn Additional Music: Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com Marc Clement - Facebook Transcripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca

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  E116 – The Cannabis Cancer Connection with Dr. Joe D. Goldstrich (Re-Hash)

  Sep 1, 20261h 2m

  In this episode, Kirk and Trevor review “The Cannabis Cancer Connection” by Dr. Joe D. Goldstrich. Dr. Joe is a cardiologist who, in his retirement, became a self-descripted “cannabis oncologist”. He now applies pre-clinical cannabis research and his years of expertise and patient experience to his clinical cannabis practice. In his book, Dr. Joe discusses the “Art” of practicing medicine within an evidence-based system. He discusses the limitations of the available science behind medicinal cannabis, while at the same time challenging the medical system to recognize the plant’s potential. He has had successes and failures using cannabis as a therapeutic in cancer care and offers a balanced view of both. This book offers a good introduction to both cannabis and cancer, and will help individuals and families to better understand how cannabis can help those suffering from the disease. Dr. Joe also takes the reader deeper by applying the available knowledge and connecting it to his clinical practice making this a valuable resource to those practicing in the field of oncology. Dr. Joe Goldstrich - The Cannabis Cancer Connection Amazon And although it had nothing to do with our discussion, but it is immensely cool that Dr. Joe was in the hospital when JFK was being treated post-Dealey Plaza. He is even in a documentary about that! - JFK: What the Doctors Saw (Amazon) Music by: John Lennon - Imagine - YouTube Additional Music: Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com Marc Clement - Facebook Transcripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca

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