Reefer MEDness
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
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.
Episodes
- E176 - CBD for Dogs: A Veterinarian Explains Seizures, Pain Relief & THC Myths with Dr. Kevin Toman
Could CBD help your dog with seizures, chronic pain, or relentless itching—and is THC really as dangerous for pets as we've been told? Trevor and Kirk sit down with Dr. Kevin Toman, a California-based veterinarian specializing in pet longe…
- E175-2 Cannabis LPs to Veteran Care: Seann Poli & JANrx are Changing Canadian Medical Cannabis - Part 2
Can full-spectrum cannabis work better than isolates — even if it tastes worse? In Part 2 with Seann Poli of JAN Rx, Trevor explores CBG, CBC, acidic cannabinoids, the entourage effect, veteran cannabis care, and why cannabis companies are…
- E175-1 Cannabis LPs to Veteran Care: Seann Poli & JANrx are Changing Canadian Medical Cannabis - Part 1
Can medical cannabis care become more personalized and patient-focused? Trevor and Kirk talk with Seann Poli of JANrx about raising capital during the early LP boom to building a 100% Canadian, independent medical cannabis company. Seann t…
- E174-2 Inside Germany’s Cannabis Legalization: How Doctors Prescribe Medical Marijuana with Dr. Vlad Gavril
In episode E174 of Reefer MEDness, Dr. Vlad Gavril discusses Germany's evolving medical cannabis system, patient use for chronic pain and insomnia, and compares smoking versus vaping. He shares that while cannabis can help many, it is not…
- E174-1 Inside Germany’s Cannabis Legalization: How Doctors Prescribe Medical Marijuana with Dr. Vlad Gavril
Dr. Vlad Gavril, a German GP specializing in cannabinoid therapy, joins Trevor and Kirk on Reefer MEDness to discuss Germany's April 2024 cannabis legalization. The episode covers clinical applications of cannabis for chronic pain, insomni…
- E173-2 The Future of Cannabis Research: AI, Big Data, and the National Cannabis Registry with Johannes Thrul Part 2
Dr. Johannes Thrul discusses the National Cannabis Study, an initiative to create a global repository of cannabis research and patient data. Using AI analysis and aiming for 10,000 participants, the project seeks to answer key questions ab…
- E173-1 The Future of Cannabis Research: AI, Big Data, and the National Cannabis Registry with Johannes Thrul Part 1
Part 1 of E173 features Dr. Johannes Thrul discussing the Cannabis Health Research Initiative. This national registry aims to use big data and AI to understand the benefits and risks of medical cannabis by tracking users and analyzing heal…
- E172-2 Why Big Brands Are Quietly Exploring Cannabis and Psychedelics - Skunk Works Nature AI with David Traylor Part 2
In this episode, David Traylor joins Trevor and Kirk to discuss the potential for major brands to incorporate cannabis and natural compounds into everyday products. They explore the role of Skunk Works Nature AI, scientific innovation, and…
- E172-1 Why Big Brands Are Quietly Exploring Cannabis and Psychedelics - Skunk Works Nature AI with David Traylor Part 1
Can big brands explore cannabis, & psychedelics without saying it out loud? What happens when cannabis and natural compounds expertise, a global network, and AI-driven product strategy collide? David Traylor of Golden Eagle Partners introd…
- E171 - Can You Inhale Cannabis Through Your Nose? Exploring the Nozzr Device with Yvette Webb
What if the fastest way to feel cannabis effects isn’t through your lungs… but through your nose? Trevor and Kirk explore the science behind a unique cannabis accessory: the Nozzr, a nasal inhalation device designed to deliver vaporized ca…
- E170 - Terpenes Explained: MS Patient Turns Cannabis Science into Cream of the Crop Therapeutics - Yvette Webb
How terpenes, cannabinoids, and topical cannabis science helped an MS patient create a cannabis wellness brand. A deep dive into terpene-based cannabis medicine.
- E169 - From “Street Drug” to Medicine: How Cannabis Is Taught in Pharmacy School with Ariana
What are future pharmacists really being taught about cannabis—and is the stigma finally disappearing? In this episode of Reefer MEDness, Trevor and Kirk sit down with a University of Manitoba pharmacy student Ariana to explore how cannabi…
- E168 - High on Homegrown Reunion with Macky
Join us on this exciting reunion with our friends at High on Homegrown! It has been five long years since our first appearance on High on Homegrown found in our early days of Episode 60. Macky interviews Kirk and Trevor. They dive deep int…
- E167-2 Is Irradiated Cannabis Safe? New Research Reveals the Truth with Saji George & Mamta Rani Part 2
Does gamma irradiation destroy THC? We explore cannabis mold, mycotoxins, safety standards, and whether irradiation protects or harms medical cannabis.
- E167-1 Is Irradiated Cannabis Safe? New Research Reveals the Truth with Saji George & Mamta Rani Part 1
Does irradiated cannabis still contain mold spores? In this deep-dive episode, Trevor and Kirk explore the science behind cannabis irradiation, fungal contamination, and the hidden risks of mycotoxins. Dr. Saji George and Mamta Rani from M…
- E166-3 – Why Moroccan Hash Struggles in Europe’s Pharmaceutical Cannabis Market with Mr. Anonymous - Part 3
Can a centuries-old cannabis culture survive legalization? In this exclusive episode, Reefer MEDness shares a rare anonymous interview with a SOMACAN quality manager inside Morocco’s emerging legal cannabis industry. Kirk and Mr. Anonymous…
- E166-2 – Why Moroccan Hash Struggles in Europe’s Pharmaceutical Cannabis Market with Jan van Weenen - Part 2
Can Morocco’s famous hash industry survive pharmaceutical regulation? In Part 2 of Episode 166, Trevor and Kirk continue their conversation with Jan van Weenen, a European cannabis veteran helping transform Morocco’s ancient hash market in…
- E166-1 – Why Moroccan Hash Struggles in Europe’s Pharmaceutical Cannabis Market with Jan van Weenen - Part 1
Inside Morocco’s cannabis industry: pharmaceutical standards, heavy metals, GACP/GMP hurdles, and why legal cannabis isn’t always legitimate.
- E165 – Inhaled cannabis therapy benefits diabetic care mapping - Dr. Dror Robinson
Dr. Dror Robinson’s five-year longitudinal Israeli study goal was to evaluate inhaled cannabis use for diabetic neuropathy. He found it works and he now believes all diabetics should be inhaling cannabis flower. The study can be faulted fo…
- E164 - From the Rif Mountains to Medicine: How Morocco Is Legalizing Medical Cannabis with Dr. Redoaune Rabii
What does medical cannabis look like when a King gets involved? Morocco, a country historically known for exporting outstanding Hashish, must import medicinal cannabis from aboard because its local crop doesn't meet the quality standards o…
- E163-2- Black Market to Breakthrough Medicine: Gardener, Breeder, Chemist – Mr. Peter Vermeul (Part 2)
What if most cannabis extracts are missing the point? In our last episode from Spain, Kirk visits with hemp innovator Peter Vermeul to explore stabilized, full-spectrum extracts that preserve cannabinoids like CBDA, THCA, terpenes, cannfla…
- E163-1- Black Market to Breakthrough Medicine: Gardener, Breeder, Chemist – Mr. Peter Vermeul (Part 1)
In the past century, a gardener named Peter Vermeul became known for growing top shelf cannabis in Holland. He grew organic black market weed from clones supplying Britain for premium prices. In the early 2000s, Peter's perspective on cann…
- E162-2 - Mindful Cannabis Use, Harm Reduction, and the Future of Legalization with Daniel Bear (Part 2)
What if cannabis education focused on benefits, not fear? Daniel Bear, PhD returns to break down the cannabis industry THC obsession, Canada’s cannabis tax imbalance, and why mindful consumption—not prohibition—is the future of cannabis po…
- E162-1 - Mindful Cannabis Use, Harm Reduction, and the Future of Legalization with Daniel Bear (Part 1)
What if cannabis education focused on benefits, not fear? Cannabis researcher Daniel Bear, PhD returns to Reefer Medness to introduce Mindful Consumption & Benefit Maximization (MCBM). MCDM is a framework that helps people understand why t…
- E161-2 Resale Cannabis in Spain - Road Stories (Part 2)
In this episode, Trevor and Kirk review the latest road stories from Spain which starts a broader discussion about global cannabis legalization and regulation. To better understand Cannabis in Spain, they speak with Peter Vermeul, a future…
- E161-1 Resale Cannabis in Spain - Road Stories (Part 1)
Kirk continues his road stories from Spain. In the previous series, we learned how Cannabis cultivation is legal, public consumption is illegal, and personal use is decriminalized. In this series, Kirk and Trevor discuss the hemp products…
- E160-2 Marijuana in Spain - Road Stories (Part 2)
As part of a series of episodes, Kirk and Trevor continue to explore the legal status of Cannabis in Spain. As a decriminalized substance, Cannabis is pretty much accepted by the Spanish public and authorities with some caveats about how a…
- E160-1 Marijuana in Spain - Road Stories (Part 1)
In a series of episodes, Kirk and Trevor explore the legal status of Cannabis in Spain. As a decriminalized substance, Cannabis is pretty much accepted. However, the laws regarding hemp cultivation, hemp processing, homegrown marijuana, co…
- E115 - Peter Su - Banking on Cannabis (Re-Hash)
With a film credits in Dr. Strangelove, Conan the Barbarian, Coming to America, Field of Dreams and The Hunt for Red October and off-screen credits in many Shakespearean stage roles, two Tony awards, military service, Ranger School and his…
- E159 - A Cannabis Store Near Me Answers Medical Questions. Ajay Chahal from Apothecare & Sean Stewart from Supercraft
Imagine you are a 75 years old male and you have a few medical conditions like well controlled prostate cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol and your knees hurt from arthritis. Your friend says you should try cannabis for your sore knees. Yo…
- E126 - Greencraft Tour - Step into the Golden Light (Re-Hash)
One sunny evening in the summer of 2020, Kirk and Trevor had a meeting on Kirk's driveway. Even though all indoor meetings were taboo, they met someone bursting with excitement. Eric Greening's face lit up as he described the cannabis grow…
- E158 - The Kids are Alright with Luis Segura & Silvia Martins
Recreational cannabis legalization means tons more teenagers will start using the drug right? That prevailing myth and other interesting trends were examined by Luis Segura, Silva Martins and their team from the Columbia University Mailman…
- S2E4 Carefully Cooking With Cannabis (Re-Hash)
Here's a blast from the past! In honor of the 7th Anniversary of cannabis legalization in Canada, we are going to replay a dinner party we had. Back in October 2018, Kirk and Trevor cooked with cannabis for a bunch of guests to celebrate c…
- E110 - David Traylor and Golden Eagle Partners (Re-Hash)
David Traylor has 2 undergrad degrees in Bio-Chemistry and Molecular Biology. He is a former pro lacrosse player. He got involved in BioTech in the 1990's and dealt with the difficulties of getting molecules like erythropoietin to market a…
- E157 -A Stroll Around Dauphin
It's a beautiful late summer day. Let's do something different. Kirk and Trevor take a stroll around their hometown of Dauphin, Manitoba. They talk cannabis, Kirk's European travel plans and greet people on the street. Our co-hosts duck in…
- E123 - Bob Hill and an Electrical High (Re-Hash)
It’s like having a trial lawyer try to explain how cannabinoids interact with endogenous cannabinoid receptors! You know what that is like? It’s, it’s, it’s… actually pretty great. Come hear how a trial lawyer got into the cannabis space,…
- E156- Cannabis plays well with this travelling band
Working as a professional musician means long journeys between gigs, sleeping in different beds, setting up on new stages, and partying with other creative folk. Although substance use among musicians happens, and might even be stereotypic…
- E120 - A Canadian Licensed Medical Cannabis Company - Tantus Health (Re-Hash)
More than 200,000 Canadians are registered Medical Cannabis patients. Due to a cumbersome national system, many of these individuals discover the benefits of Cannabis alone, with little therapeutic expertise to guide them. Learning about y…
- E155 - Tarik Sparks and The Hidden Creation
Picture Miami. What do you see in your mind's eye? Beautiful photos of beautiful people? Instagram worthy food pics? A culture more Caribbean than American? Now imagine you meet a Chef from Miami. What does he teach you to cook? The perfec…
- E100 - It’s Okay to be Medicated While Getting Educated (Re-Hash)
The team gathers in the studio for the first time since pandemic restrictions were lifted. Rene interviews Kirk and Trevor, and gains insights into the creation and growth of this Passion Project. With 100 episodes in the library, the team…
- E154 - Baked Goods Mickey and High Society Hemp Co.
"Everyone has a plan until they are punched in the face." - Mike Tyson Imagine getting engaged, and within 6 months your finance gets diagnosed with cancer. Mickey from and High Society Hemp Co. doesn't have to imagine. Mickey is from Texa…
- E103 - PTSD with Brian Rayner (Re-Hash)
Potheads are too, well, stoned to succeed in tech, right? A medicinal cannabis user couldn’t be a successful serial tech entrepreneur, could they? Well, meet Brian. He is a US Marine Vet who became a successful tech entrepreneur several ti…
- E153 A Cannabis Life Being Lived – Update with Janna Champagne
We first met Janna Champagne as a cannabis nurse. Since we last spoke, she has transitioned to being a Board-Certified Master Herbalist, a Professor of Integrative Medicine, a prolific academic author, and a founder of an autism non-profit…
- E118 - Cannabis: The Textile with 8000 Kicks (Re-Hash)
Bernardo Carreira the owner, and founder of 8000 Kicks believes hemp is the past and future of textile manufacturing. His business goal is to leave a legacy. In this legacy, hemp becomes mainstream and the most ubiquitous fiber available i…
- E121 - Akeem Gardner - Canurta (Re-Hash)
Akeem Gardner and his team at Canurta are delving deep into the hidden corners of the cannabis plant. They want to know if we extract this cannflavin, this terpene, this cannabinoid, or one of the other thousands of molecules in the cannab…
- E151 - Daily Impact of Medical Cannabis in Older Adults with Madison Maynard
In Canada, older adults represent a fast-growing demographic of cannabis users. As part of her graduate program, PhD student Madison Maynard did a national enquiry, within the USA, on how cannabis modulates the chronic pain, mental health…
- S2E03 Addictions And Economics (Re-Hash)
Yes we are going waaaayyy back in the archives today. Pre-legalization back. But the discussion about taxes and addiction are still very relevant. Are we addicted to taxes? Trevor and Kirk talk to Dr. Jason Childs. He is an economist who s…
- E127 Lazslo Mechtler - Dementia (Re-Hash)
Do you know anyone with dementia? If you don’t, you will. We humans are living longer and healthier lives. There are more healthy 75 year old people alive now than there ever have been. However, the number of people with dementia is sky ro…
- E150 - Road Stories #6 - 2025
Once again, VanHoot is traveling northern prairie highways and Kirk is stopping to make cold calls to recreational stores along the way. In this episode, he revisits some of the shops he visited in past trips to ask specific questions abou…