PODCAST · health
Luv N Cann
by Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons
Families who have a child who has a devastating illness are finding relief for their child with cannabis. Join Osiris Stephen, Nina Simmons and their guests as they discuss their journey raising a son with epilepsy.. Produced By PodConx
Episodes
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Can vaccines trigger childhood epilepsy - Michelle Caroll | Part 2
what do you do when the medical community fails your child? As her baby boy's health continued to deteriorate Michelle Caroll's confidence in the medical directions she was receiving also deteriorated. In Part One of her interview with Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons she explains how she…
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Can vaccines trigger childhood epilepsy? - Michelle Caroll | Part 1
Could infant seizures be linked to vaccines? Michelle Caroll's healthy, new-born, baby boy started having health issues immediately after receiving his first vaccine. In Part One of her interview with Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons she explains how her son's health issues became more severe…
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Dr. Desta Meghoo | AphriHelios
Will Africa be the next cannabis boom continent? Dr. Desta Meghoo is proud mother of 10, grandmother to soon to be 14 grandchildren and a member of the Executive Advisory Board of Aphrihelios Global, a Pan-African cannabis company. She joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to talk about cannabis...
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Book Review - Light in the Shadow by James Bailey
Gaining strength from Epilepsy to inspire hemp research James Bailey shares his experiences growing up with epilepsy in his book - Light in the Shadows. While reviewing his book Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons are inspired by his determination to overcome the pain, injuries, and suffering...
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Father's Day salute to cannabis dads
Being a father is a privilege Osiris Stephen is joined by other cannabis fathers on Clubhouse to talk about the joys of being a dad. He discusses the challenges and rewards of raising a special needs child with Justin Benton and Dan Humiston Produced by PodConX...
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Dr Eric Mitchell (Part 1)
The threat to the industrialized world cause cannabis to be demonized. Dr. Eric Mitchell was only the third African American to finish the orthopedic program at the university of Pennsylvania joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to give us a history of cannabis and hemp and his work with CBD...
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Asa Waldstein | Supplement Advisory Group
Just because it's legal doesn't mean companies can say or do anything they like For long-term success in the hemp industry companies must adhere to regulations. Asa Waldstein from Supplement Advisory Group joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to talk about helping supplement and hemp companies…
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Cecilia Sivertson | Nana's Secret
She replaced her epilepsy pharmaceuticals and is now seizure free. Prescription epilepsy medications left Cecilia Sivertson with tremors, pain, and cloudy thinking so, in desperation, she tried cannabis and was amazed at the immediate and lasting results she experienced. She joins Osiris Stephen...
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Nico Marley | Lion X CBD
Honoring his grandfather's legacy by creating a legacy of his own With a goal to empower ambitious individuals with restorative wellness, Nico Marley founded Lion X CBD, a fascinating fusion of his unique life experiences, dedication, focus, and performance of a professional athlete combined with...
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Renee Burwell | Pandora's Awakening
How the lack of sex in a relationship can spiral into a dark cycle of rejection and anxiety. Sex is an aspect of humanity that is often taboo and looked negatively in many communities. Renee Burwell from Pandora's Awakening joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Stephen to explain how they assist with...
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Time of Reflection
Experiences during the first year of the covid-19 pandemic Raising a special needs child in an apartment in NYC during the Corona virus is challenging. Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons stop to look back at the previous year and talk about both the hardships and the joys they've experienced.…
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Phil Giltner | NY Senator Brian Benjamin
The challenges with making a bill into a law Tanshin's Bill S8191A would have made it so children in NY could have received their cannabis medicine while in school. Phil Giltner, the Director of Albany Operations for NY Senator Brian Benjamin is reunited with Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to…
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Arby Barroso | Green Roads
Green Roads scholarship program helps families in need Arby Barroso joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to talk about the generous scholarship program that changed Aiden's life when our family was suffering through financial hardship. Green Roads into one of the largest privately-held CBD…
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Rose Reif | Reif Counseling Services
Parents struggle to balance life, self, and relationships while caring for a child with special needs. The Trauma/PTSD that parents who are raising a special needs child experience may often go undiagnosed. As a counselor, Rose Reif helps parents manage their trauma, she joins Osiris and Nina...
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Dr Becky Lynn | Evora Women's Health
How does cannabis effect sex Dr. Becky Lynn, the Founder and CEO of the Evora Women’s Health as well as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Louis University joins Osiris and Nina. She discusses the effects of cannabis on sexual function in women and the…
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Robert Brown | Greenway DNA
Saliva can be used to reveal your specific Endocannabinoid system needs. It's now possible to analyze 20 genes and 40 genetic variants associated with Endocannabinoid responses to determining necessary dosages of CBD and other cannabinoids. Robert Brown, Chief Development Officer for Greenway DNA...
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Brian Higuera | ECHO Connection
Nobody should feel alone when making healthcare decisions. Brian Higuera the President of the non-profit ECHO Connection joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons. He shares his deep connection to CBD as it has played a large role in improving the life of his special needs daughter, Sadie. In his…
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Parisa Rad | Marijuana Momma | 420 Skincare
A special needs child propelled “The Marijuana Momma” into the industry After spinal fusion surgery to correct scoliosis left her then 15-year-old daughter Yazzy with a rare, life-threatening condition characterized by chronic abdominal pain, Parisa Rad's search for palliatives led her to…
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Gail Valentine | Gail's Virtual Hub
Using her experience with epilepsy to help others Epilepsy Advocate, Gail Valentine joins Osiris and Nina to talk about her life's journey coping with Epilepsy. She shares stories of growing up in Jamaica and the challenges she faced from childhood to adulthood which shaped and inspired her and...
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Trauma
Trauma cause by caring for a chronically ill family member Our topic today is about childhood and dealing with trauma. Whether raising a child with a chronic illness and or dealing with past issues most people don't realize the mental and physical toll we've suffered. Osiris and Nina open up…
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Mieko Hester-Perez | Global Autism & Cannabis Healthcare Ambassador | Part 2
Mother turns to cannabis to help her autistic son 20 years of legal experience and over 15 years of special education knowledge, make Mieko Hester-Perez a modern day “warrior mom”. She joins Osiris and Nina for part 2 of a two-part interview about the unconventional and holistic treatment she…
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Mieko Hester-Perez | Global Autism & Cannabis Healthcare Ambassador | Part 1
Mother turns to cannabis to help her autistic son 20 years of legal experience and over 15 years of special education knowledge, make Mieko Hester-Perez a modern day “warrior mom”. She joins Osiris and Nina for part 1 of a two-part interview about the unconventional and holistic treatment she…
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Dr. Paloma Lehfeldt | Vireo Health | Part 1
Ending the chronic pain leading to opioid dependence cycle. Dr. Paloma Lehfeldt serves as a Medical Science and Patient Liaison for Vireo Health. Having an expertise in neuroscience, she speak to Osiris and Nina about her interest in pain management/analgesia in the endocannabinoid system and...
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Dario Herrera | Mickie's Miracle
Creating global Pediatric Epilepsy awareness, education and advocacy in order to help families stop fighting a ghost. Dario Herrera Executive Director of Mickie's Miracle Foundation joins Osiris and Nina to talk about leading Mickie’s Miracles in the pediatric epilepsy space. He shares their...
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Hannah Deacon | Medical Cannabis Campaigner
Admitted to hospital 48 times in 2016 Hannah Deacon's son Alfie has a rare form of epilepsy called PCDH19 which caused him to suffer through up to 500 life-threatening seizures a month. She joins Osiris and Nina to talk about how treating her son with cannabis has nearly eliminated his seizures....
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Nikki Lawley | Nikki And The Plant
Overcoming personal health issues with cannabis Nikki Lawley who was a Nurse Practioner in a pediatric office. She joins Osiris and Nina to share the story of how a head bump led to medical complications and moved her to cannabis to treat what became more than what she expected. Produced By PodConX
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Mae Bereal | LAV8 CBD
She had an angel watching over her. A single mother of 4 with a passion for the Plant, Mae Bereal from LAV8 CBD joins Osiris and Nina to tell the story of how she acquired 4 different licenses in California. Her David vs Goliath industry journey is a story of overcoming adversity. Produced By...
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Joshua Cartagenova Part 2
Promoting workplace diversity Joshua Cartagenova from Calyx joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons for the second of two interviews about workplace diversity. Based in Philly, Josh talks about how diversity is at the forefront of some companies and not even on the radar for others. Produced By...
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Joshua Cartagenova Part 1
Promoting workplace diversity Joshua Cartagenova from Calyx joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons for the first of two interviews about workplace diversity. Based in Philly, Josh talks about how diversity is at the forefront of some companies and not even on the radar for others. Produced By PodConX
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Bruce Linton
The founder of the worlds largest cannabis company. As the founder a Canopy Growth Corp, Bruce Linton has experienced all aspects of running a cannabis business. He joins Osiris an Nina to share his opinions on the responsibilities that cannabis companies should assume, he also share some…
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Dr Chris Adlakha | Grand Ave Pharmacy | Part 2
Developing custom pharmaceutical-grade CBD products Dr. Chris Adlakha is working with the medical community to increase the safety and efficacy of CBD products. In Part 2 of this two-part interview he speaks with Osiris and Nina about the work he's doing at his four compounding pharmacies in...
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Dr Chris Adlakha | Grand Ave Pharmacy | Part 1
One pharmacist pushing for more stringent hemp regulations. Dr. Chris Adlakha is working with the medical community to increase the safety and efficacy of CBD products. In Part 1 of this two-part interview he speaks with Osiris and Nina about the work he's doing at his four compounding pharmacies...
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Dr Zora DeGrandpre | East County Natural Medicine | Part 2
Holistic alternative to pharmaceuticals Part 2 Dr. Zora DeGrandpre works with patients to minimize their use of pharmacologic medicines while maximizing their health and wellness using a number of natural alternatives to various prescription medications. She joins Osiris and Nina to talk about...
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Dr Zora DeGrandpre | East County Natural Medicine | Part 1
Holistic alternative to pharmaceuticals Dr. Zora DeGrandpre works with patients to minimize their use of pharmacologic medicines while maximizing their health and wellness using a number of natural alternatives to various prescription medications. She joins Osiris and Nina to talk about using her...
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Alex and Shifra Klein | Mitzva Wellness | Part 2
The second half of the Mitzva Wellness story Mitzva can be defined in short as an individual act of human kindness. Alex and Shifra Klein would not accept that there was no cure for their son who was diagnosed with Level 3 Autism on his second birthday. Despite negative pressure from some members...
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Alex and Shifra Klein | Mitzva Wellness | Part 1
How this kosher edibles company began as an at-home treatment for Autism Mitzva can be defined in short as an individual act of human kindness. Alex and Shifra Klein would not accept that there was no cure for their son who was diagnosed with Level 3 Autism on his second birthday. Despite…
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Wedding Anniversary and cannabis reflections
A 10-year journey into the unknown founded on love and strengthen by adversity On their ten year wedding anniversary Osiris and Nina reflect on having each others backs through the ups and downs and doubts. Throughout all the challenges and uncertainties that they faced, their love for each other...
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Shayda Torabi | Restart CBD
Being hit by a car helped her find her calling Shayda Torabi - Co-Founders of Restart CBD in Austin, Texas who was hit by a car and didn't know what her life would become after the accident. With a strong family unit and a supportive mother by her side, Shayda recovered using CBD. Since then…
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Mark Neumann | Lake Time CBD
From defending our freedom to defending our access to CBD LakeTime CBD Solutions in Livingston, TN is owned and operated by a family of veterans. Mark Neumann retired from the US Navy Submarine Force after a 20-year career as a Chief Electronics Technician in 2008. His wife Denise, a Lieutenant...
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David Hess | Tress Capital
Investor overcomes cancer, twice! Many people in the cannabis industry today were first introduced to the vast benefits of medical cannabis while undergoing cancer treatments. David Hess, a two-time cancer survivor believes that cannabis saved his life and has now dedicated himself to furthering...
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Janel Ralph | Harmony
CBD born from a mother's love. Pharmaceuticals had failed Janel Ralph’s daughter Harmony, as had impure hemp-derived cannabidiol products. However, Janel knew there was hope in hemp for Harmony and others like her, so she persevered. She joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to to tell the story...
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Justin & Mollie Benton | 101CBD
Family crisis turns into a family crusade to help others. An interview with husband and wife, Justin and Mollie Benton of 101CBD.org who sought answers to help their only son with autism have a healthy life. They shared their journey into the unknown with the support of Justin's mom and utilizing...
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Jessie Gill | Marijuana Mommy
Medical cannabis and CBD is not a one-size-fits-all medical solution. Finding the correct type and dose often requires some trial and error which can be confusing and frustration. Jessie Gill, a registered nurse joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to talk about how her life-changing experience...
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Christopher Harris | King Buddha CBD
Chris Harris Co-Founder of King Buddha CBD joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to talk about his CBD products designed as a healthy, all natural alternative. He shares his journey, from start up to landing major partnerships with mainstream lifestyle brands. Produced by PodConX...
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Oren Levy | Green Angel CBD
NYPD mistakenly seized 106 pounds of hemp assuming that it was marijuana. Oren Levy the owner of Brooklyn based Green Angel CBD is a licensed recovery coach who uses natural medicine as one of his tools to help people get off opioids and other harmful drugs. He joins Osiris Stephen and Nina…
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Conversations with Nina about lessons learned during the lockdown...
NYC is the epicenter of the Covid-19 crisis and the devastating impact the virus has had on it's residence is tragic. Osiris Stephen finds his inner Larry King and interviews his wife, Nina Simmons about what its been like to live through NYS unprecedented Stay-At-Home mandate. Nina's "The Glass…
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Alicia Wilson | Covid-19 social impacts
The Covid-19 Stay-At-Home mandate is magnifying the frequency of many destructive social issues. Alicia Wilson join Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to discuss the troubling rise in domestic violence, child and alcohol abuse. She talks about her work helping people manage the stress and anxiety...
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Leo Bridgewater
22 veterans commit suicide in America every day. After serving multiple tours of duty in Iraq Leo Bridgewater has experienced the devastating effects of Post-Traumatic Stress. He joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to talk about his efforts as the National Director of Veterans Outreach with...
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COVID-19 on 420 | Remembering Charlotte Figi
Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons are still in their home in Harlem waiting for NYC to lift it's "Stay-At-Home" order. They pay tribute to Charlotte Figi and her courageous and inspirational fight to educate the world about CBD's benefits. They also talk about the surreal aspect of this year's 420...
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Families who have a child who has a devastating illness are finding relief for their child with cannabis. Join Osiris Stephen, Nina Simmons and their guests as they discuss their journey raising a son with epilepsy.. Produced By PodConx
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Families who have a child who has a devastating illness are finding relief for their child with cannabis. Join Osiris Stephen, Nina Simmons and their guests as they discuss their journey raising a son with epilepsy.. Produced By PodConx
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