Episode #67
S6 E67: Talking with Iceland's Founder of Health for the Future, Þórunn “Tóta” Þórs Jónsdóttir
This was recorded before Episode 66 with, Tóta Jónsdóttir and in this conversation Tóta and Miguel discuss life in Iceland, cannabis, hemp and religion. She is the founder and driving force behind Health for the Future, an international summit taking place in Reykjavík, Iceland, September 18–20, 2026. For more than a decade, Tóta has stood alongside patients who have been left without answers, safe treatment options and too often without a voice. Her work is deeply personal and driven by the belief that everyone deserves dignity, honest information and the freedom to participate in decisions about their own health. She co-founded the Icelandic Hemp Association, helped pioneer legal hemp cultivation in Iceland and produced the documentary The Green Revolution. Today, her work has grown into something much bigger. Health for the Future is a three-day international gathering bringing together leading doctors, scientists, patients, advocates, policymakers and changemakers for honest and courageous conversations about health. September 18 is an immersion and connection day with workshops, expert roundtables and a relaxed meet and greet. September 19–20 are the main summit days, featuring keynotes, talks, panels, patient stories, wellness experiences and meaningful opportunities to connect. The program explores medical access and science, women’s health, plant medicine, human rights, harm reduction, patient choice, nature, sustainability and wellness economics. Tóta believes real change begins when we stop working in separate boxes, listen to patients and bring the right people together. Her mission is to challenge outdated systems, break down stigma and help create a healthier and more compassionate future in Iceland and beyond. Health for the Future is not only a conference. It is a space to share real knowledge, build relationships and turn important conversations into meaningful change.
