Special Guest: Dietary supplements and CBD for your pet? You betcha! In this heartfelt episode, Max & Steven are joined by none other than Bill Bookout, President & Board Chairman for the National Animal Supplement Council. Bill offers a well rounded perspective on the pet supplement industry as both a loving pet owner and a professional working at…

Special Guest: The study of medical cannabis now has its own graduate program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. The first of its kind, this specialized 30 credit program offers a master’s degree in Cannabis Science and Therapeutics. Dr. Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, BCPS, is the program director. She joins Max & Steven to share her insight…

Special Guest: Joy Beckerman, a living legend in the world of cannabis, is Max & Steven’s special guest. Joy has spent the last 30 years enjoying, sharing, and advocating for the plant that she believes has the power and promise to repair the world. She takes us on a journey through time to better understand how we got to where we are and offers a …

Special Guest: Ending federal cannabis prohibition is the topic Max & Steven tackle and Morgan Fox of the National Cannabis Industry Association is just the right guy to bring us the information we need from the front lines. Morgan has dedicated 13 years lobbying for both state and federal cannabis law reform. From economic opportunity to healing t…

Special Guest: Hemp foods is the topic of this episode so Max & Steven step in as the "special guests" because their main guest has a last minute emergency. The guys creatively weave in a hemp foods trivia question, “What is the difference between hemp oil and CBD oil?” Listeners come to the rescue with answers and are rewarded with a Max & Steven’…

Special Guest: Dr. Stacey Kargman, board certified Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and a Diplomate of Acupuncture, joins Max and Steven on this episode of Understanding CBD to shed light on how CBD is complementary to her “5 R” approach to healing digestive issues. She explains the connection between leaky gut and both the physical and emotional si…

Special Guest: Max & Steven talk to Eric Hurlock, host and producer of The Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, an offshoot of the Lancaster Farming Newspaper, which has been the premiere source of agricultural news for generations. Eric is fresh off his 6-week American Hemp Road Trip, which he took with his wife and 2 kids, to share and high…

Special Guest: Recorded live on National CBD Day, Naturopathic Physician Dr. Aimée Gould Shunney returns to brilliantly and simply remind us why CBD belongs on everyone's personal list of daily supplements and explains what an absolute game changer it is for dealing with stress. She delves into how stress is perceived by the brain and creates a cas…

Special Guest: Susan Leopold, PhD, ethnobotanist, executive director at United Plant Savers and children’s book author, joins Max & Steven to talk about medicinal plants and their endangered status. She also talks about how cannabis fits into the medicinal plant space. Susan is passionate about preserving and sustaining tribal traditions and knowle…

Special Guest: Stormy Simon is our special guest this week on Understanding CBD. She made herself famous by helping to drive Overstock.com from a 20 million dollar company to a 2 billion dollar e-commerce powerhouse during her 15 year tenure. In 2016, Stormy resigned from her position as president to pursue an entry-level position in the cannabis i…

Special Guest: This episode of Understanding CBD Max and Steven interview Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, a horticultural entomologist specializing in integrated pest management. Suzanne shares her passion for bugs and how to effectively use the tools available to benefit plants, bugs, people and the environment. Listen to a fascinating discussion about …

Special Guest: Pamela Hadfield, a successful entrepreneur in the cannabis industry with her company, HelloMD, joins Max & Steven to share how CBD has helped her. She’s also the founder of Eastra Health, the world’s first female-focused biotech company dedicated to developing psychedelic-derived medicines for women’s health concerns. Pamela kicks of…

Special Guest: Janine Morigeau, a tarot card reader, accomplished astrologer and a spiritual life coach, joins Max & Steven for a fun and lighthearted Independence Day episode! Listen as Janine performs live tarot card readings for our audience members and enjoy as Max & Steven get in on the fun with questions of their own!…

Special Guest: “How to do the Pot” podcast host, Ellen Lee Scanlon, joins Max & Steven to discuss women’s health and cannabis. Ellen’s mission is to educate and give practical advice to women seeking to understand the benefits of cannabis. Her podcast takes a modern approach to demystifying the plant, exploring its medical benefits, and empowering …

Special Guest: Dr. Joyce Harman, naturopathic horse veterinarian joins Max & Steven to talk about hemp CBD and horses. From acupuncture, herbs, hemp seed and flowers to CBD oil and beyond, Dr. Harman explains the various modalities for treating conditions in horses and explains the role of the endocannabinoid system in horses (and humans) in healin…

Special Guest: Hemp CBD product manufacturing is Barry Pritchard’s area of expertise. How did an Analytical Chemist get into formulating everything from face creams to CBD tinctures? Listen and learn as Max & Steven interview the man who works with farmers, hemp brands, and retailers to create products that bring the healing power of hemp and CBD t…

Special Guest: Dr. Earl Mindell, international best-selling author of over 60 books including The New Vitamin Bible and Healing With Hemp CBD Oil joins Max & Steven on Understanding CBD to talk all things nutrition, vitamins, supplements, CBD and healthy living. Dr. Mindell shares his expertise on the role of supplements, including CBD, in healing,…

Special Guest: Is there a holistic, non-traditional approach for cancer treatment that works? Rebecca Mooshi shares her personal story of seeking alternative options when her breast cancer recurred, including a foray into DIY FECO (Fully Extracted Cannabis Oil). Rebecca discovered improved quality of life through better sleep and appetite, which su…

Special Guest: Dr. Allen Williams, a 6th generation family farmer, founder of understandingag.com, professor, researcher, speaker, and regenerative farming expert talks to us about farming, soil quality, how our food and health is affected and what the future holds. Doc G’s Corner: Dr. Ben Gonzalez on the obesity epidemic, food addiction, cravings …

CBD, mindset, decision making, manifesting your dreams? What’s the secret? The secret is the law of attraction. Creating your own reality through yourself and working towards your personal transformation. We are joined by Bob Doyle, transformation expert, guide and coach- best known for his contributions to the movie and book, “The Secret”. Bob exp…

Anxiety, stress, insomnia, motherhood…and cbd? Moms can use a little help these days- the usual stressors have only been amplified during pandemic times. How’s a mom to cope? And how can one go from coping to thriving? We are joined by Dr. Aimée Gould Shunney, a naturopathic doctor who includes cbd in her holistic approach to healing. With 20 years…

CBD, women’s health and sharing her personal journey of natural healing are Suzy Ohannessian’s passions and mission. Suzy joins Max and Steven to talk about her experiences suffering from uterine fibroids which led to her discovery of CBD as an effective solution. Using CBD oil sublingually not only helped shrink her fibroids but also made some of …

Did you grow up dreaming about a career in the cannabis business? Well, it’s a growing industry with many opportunities for those who are interested in following a dream or are looking for a career change. From the history of cannabis to its unlimited potential, Professor Shad Ewart explains his course at Anne Arundel Community College. His student…

Mechanical engineer Darwin Millard, AKA the “Spock of Cannabis” joins Max and Steven to dive deep into consumer safety in the cannabis industry. Darwin explains how cannabis is currently regulated from growth to finished product. We learn about the ASTM International standards committee for cannabis standards- known as D37. The committee was create…

CBD for pets- yes, for pets! Pets have endocannabinoid systems just like people and happen to have some of the same issues…aches and pains, anxiety, arthritis, joint issues, tooth pain. Basically, pets are just like us and cbd helps them just like it helps people. We talk all things pets with Kate Pika from the Baltimore Humane Society. She shares …

CBD for sleep, anxiety, weight management, headaches, arthritis, working out, gut health… Is CBD the cure for everything? No. Is it a tool in the toolbox for better health? Yes. Dr. Ben González joins Max and Steven for a Q&A session to answer all the questions including his insights on how physicians view CBD as a treatment modality and the curren…

Addiction, recovery and CBD. Jaanine Smith, Recovery Expert and Coach, joins Max and Steven to talk about her journey through recovery, what led her to become a recovery coach and how she uses her experiences and perspective to help others through their own personal journeys to recovery from drugs and alcohol. Jaanine shares her insights on addicti…

Inspired by her belief in holistic healing, Melony Burman, encountered a treasure trove of benefits in the cannabis plant when she began her personal quest for natural solutions. Not only did she discover a natural medicine to heal her injuries, Melony found her artistic creativity sparked. She eventually embarked upon a career which allows her to …

Holistic veterinary medicine may be new to most of us but it’s actually been in existence for well over 200 years and is beginning to grow in popularity as Americans are exploring natural ways of healing their pets. We are joined by Dr. Ramelmeier, a practitioner of Holistic veterinary medicine in Baltimore. She shares her journey from traditional …

Women in cannaBIZ... In honor of International Women’s Month, we are bringing you in-depth interviews with women trailblazers in the cannabis industry. We are joined by Venus Hemachandra, a Maryland dispensary owner this week to discuss all aspects of the business, the plant and of course CBD. Venus talks terpenes, cannabinoids and how CBD is not o…

Tapping into your energetic body, getting in touch with yourself, finding your vibe… whatever you call it, it’s a practice that allows people to connect with the world at large and within. Mary Miller joins Max and Steven to share her expertise in energy healing, the energetic properties of cbd and natural healing processes. She guides the audience…

MC Bravado joins Max and Steven to talk all things CBD, his personal growth journey from an anxious young man to a confident educator, singer/songwriter and cat dad. MC Bravado shares his compelling and inspirational personal story of overcoming fears, beating alcohol dependence and how he motivated and inspired his students to break barriers and a…

Love, romance, fun and CBD. Max and Steven are joined by Janelle Lassalle, writer, researcher, adventurer and CBD expert to talk all things relationships and how the endocannabinoid system is connected to every aspect of our lives- sex included. Doc G. shares his medical expertise on the subject of CBD and sexual health, holistic healing properties…

The dynamic and always informative Jacquie Cohen Roth joins us on Understanding CBD to talk all things cannabis in Maryland. From current legislative issues to cbd and drug interaction to upcoming cannabis industry events and how social justice and equity are prioritized in the industry- Jacquie has the inside scoop. In Doc G’s corner, we tackle va…

Today, Ajay Sharma RPh, MBA, a local pharmacist based in Silver Spring joins us on Understanding CBD with Max and Steven to explain how cbd, a plant-based medicine works in relation to pharmaceutical products. He talks about drug interactions and how cbd impacts patients. He also explains how topical and sublingual absorption of cbd vary and when t…

Chronic pain, anxiety, inflammation, sexual dysfunction, immunity, migraines- can cbd help? Yes- our very own Dr. Ben González takes questions from listeners and explains how cbd and the endocannabinoid system work synergistically to ease symptoms and provide relief for various conditions, the natural way. Also- he explains what integrative and fun…

Now that we have your attention, we didn’t mean free as in no cost. We mean free as in liberated. Listen to our guest Luke Jones talk about legislative updates regarding liberating marijuana from nearly a hundred years of prohibition. Luke has 30 years of experience fighting the good fight, in the trenches, advising the government on environmental …

Industry thought leader, Jacquie Cohen Roth, proprietor of CannabizMD and Tea Pad joined Max & Steven to talk about her passion for educating physicians about medical cannabis and the endocannabinoid system. 97% of medical schools don’t even teach about this system which plays a role in every bodily function, making us feel lucky to have Jacquie in…

On this week’s episode of Understanding CBD, listen to Max & Steven open up about their thoughts on new year’s traditions around the world, resolution and goal setting in 2021 and how to navigate the oftentimes confusing cbd product landscape. Max and Steven talk to Dr. G about all of this plus the magic of how terpenes interact with other molecule…

Hoʻoponopono...try saying that 10 times in a row! On this episode of Understanding CBD, Max and Steven share their thoughts and experiences with this ancient Hawaiian conflict resolution process and show us how resolving issues from a place of humility, gratitude and love can bring us closer to our true selves and improve our relationships and well…

With an average of 22 veteran suicide’s a day, our conversation with Steve Ellmore about the over-prescription of drugs to veterans is long overdue. Listen in as we talk to Steve Ellmore about his first feature-length documentary. Producer, director, and military veteran Steve Ellmore chronicles the lives of fellow veterans, spouses, and family mem…

A study shows that 85 million homes have pets in America. With that statistic in mind, countless pets also deal with anxiety, separation issues, and general health complications. These are a few of the many ailments that our guest, Shorty Rossi, sees at the shelters he helps out with, including the dogs he owns. Shorty Rossi is the star of Animal P…

With the purchasing and manufacturing of CBD products increasing each day, understanding exactly what it is that you’re buying is growing in importance. Our guest on the show is Steven Perez who is a scientist and CEO of Americanna Labs, a third-party testing lab for CBD products, and will be discussing the importance of the role that testing labs …

Caitlin Orman is a prime example of how prevalent the stigma around cannabis is. Get insight into her fight between her studying choices and her new found interest in cannabis and CBD, while she helps us understand suppositories and other valuable information. Her story is a real and underrated look into how the people close to her disagreed with h…

Gut health is one of the most important aspects of human health and yet no one talks about it. Listen in to our conversation with Dr. Anthony Capasso, one of the few doctors that does wellness care and testing beyond just treating illnesses for the fact. He explains what gut microbiome is, the importance gut health plays in our wellness and the imp…

Listen in as we dive into the conversation about seasonal depression with our special guest Doctor Alexander Dix, a clinical medical director over at Kip dispensary who will give you practical tips on combating the tough winter season ahead as well as how CBD plays a role in helping you manage it. On top of that we also talk a little bit about the …

Listen in as we have an in depth conversation about the misinformation around CBD amongst physicians and the medical field in general with Dr. Paloma Lehfeldt, an incredible physician who is well educated on cannabis and has studied it for years. Learn about the complications around researching cannabis because of its schedule one drug title across…

The stigmas of CBD are common, but what if we told you they are misconceptions. Those who are more familiar with CBD understand that CBD is safe to consume and CBD does not get people high. If you’re unfamiliar with CBD, listen as we identify and respond to popular stereotypes and misconceptions on CBD with the help of a pharmaceutical chemist, Sco…

2020 has been a hectic and uncertain year. With the upcoming election, it’s a good time to slow down and listen to our bodies. Stress, lack of sleep, injuries, illnesses, or pain can cloud our minds and stunt our healing. That’s why we invited Zachary Owen Heidemann, a Certified Herbal Medicine Specialist and owner of Wild Child Medicines, to teach…

This week’s episode shares Erik Sauer’s story. His life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with Leukemia at 36. What he didn’t know was a stranger from Germany would be his bone marrow match and save his life. Now, he’s the founder of ThereGoesMyHero.org, a non-profit that provides support to those diagnosed with Leukemia and encourages o…