Episodes
Feb. 16, 2024
Ep26: Cannabis Advocacy with Karen O'Keefe
<p>Karen O'Keefe is a lawyer and an advocate for cannabis. Karen works for the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) that aims to change laws across the US associated with Cannabis. Karen has actively been involved in many states j…
Feb. 10, 2024
Ep 25: Cannabis & Pharmacy with Dr. Codi Peterson
<p>Nothing in this podcast is EVER medical advice, consult your physician before adding or changing your routine.
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<p>This episode is all about the pharmacists role in the
cannabis industry with special guest Dr. Codi P…
Feb. 3, 2024
Ep24: NAPTIME with Dr. Miyabe Shields
<p>NAPTIME with Dr. Miyabe Shields. </p>
<p>Thank you to MCR labs for sponsoring this episode and donating to NAP: </p>
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Jan. 26, 2024
Ep23: DMT and the Visual Cortex with Zeus Tipado
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<p>Zeus Tipado is a Ph.D. candidate researcher at University of Maastricht in the Netherlands. He is studying DMT and trying to understand what …
Jan. 20, 2024
Ep22: Cannabis and Exercise with Dr. Angela Bryan
<p>Nothing discussed in this podcast is EVER medical advice, consult your physician for medical needs.
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<p><strong>Recent article summarizing Dr. Bryan's reserach:</strong></p>
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Jan. 12, 2024
Ep 21: Adaptogens, Poetry, and Navigating Cannabis with Chase Huff
<p>Welcome back to season 3 of Bioactive! </p>
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Dec. 22, 2023
Ep20: Cheese Science with Madelyn Varela
Nothing in this podcast is medical advice EVER.
THE LAST EPISODE OF 2023, JUST IN TIME TO MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY CHARCUTERIE BOARD. Thank you all for listening and your support for this new podcast!
If you want to join the pat…
Dec. 19, 2023
Ep19: Fiber hemp, narcolepsy, and veteran use with Steven Philpott Jr.
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<p>In this episode we learn about some new research with fiber cannabis, veteran use and access to cannabis, narcolepsy, and more…
Dec. 8, 2023
Ep18: #NAPTIME CBG and anxiety, Vegas, and Survey Data with Dr. Miyabe Shields
<p><strong>In this episode Riley and Miyabe dive into the most recent peer reviewed study on CBG and anxiety, our recent trip to Vegas for the largest cannabis event in the US (MJBizcon), and unveil some of the initial data …
Nov. 22, 2023
Ep17: Poisons and Venoms with Dr. Seth Coleman
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Nov. 10, 2023
Ep16: Cannabis and Heart Disease with Dr. Benjamin Caplan
<p>Recent news stories by CNN and other big media companies have began publishing fear-mongering articles about two recent ABSTRACTS that have not been fully published or presented yet. Dr. Benjamin Caplan comes on the podca…
Nov. 3, 2023
Ep15: We Launched a Cannabis Research Nonprofit! #NAPTIME w/ Dr. Miyabe Shields
<p>This weeks episode is all about our newly launched Cannabis research nonprofit called the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP). Miyabe and I co-founded this non-profit to expand the community's voice in scientific resea…
Oct. 27, 2023
EP14: The Science of Smell with Twinkle Paryani from Abstrax Tech
<p>Weed has an unmistakable and iconic smell. There has been various research that highlights the different molecules respobsible for the smell like volatile sulfur compounds (VSC's) (Read more here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi…
Oct. 20, 2023
EP13: The Biology & Chemistry of Fall (with Jake)
<p>Fall is our favorite season in New Hampshire. We are almost done with preserving the garden, and we get to witness mother nature preparing for a long cold winter. </p>
<p>Animals and plants prepare in different ways, and …
Oct. 6, 2023
Ep12: Gut Inflammation, Women's Health & More with Dr. Mary Clifton
<p>This episode features Dr. Mary Clifton, MD.
Dr. Clifton is a physician, a best selling author, a cannabis advocate, a social media educator & more. In this episode Dr. Clifton and Dr. Kirk discuss some aspects of me…
Sept. 29, 2023
Ep11: Cannabis Mindset with Phil Stille
<p>With any substance we use regularly, wether it be weed, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine or something else it's important to evaluate your relationship with it and make sure its adding value to your life. </p>
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Sept. 11, 2023
Ep 10: Finding and Utilizing Elderberries (Sambucus nigra)
<p>On this episode I am joined by my other half Jake. We have a very dynamic relationship as he studies wildlife biology and I study natural product chemistry. Jake works as a wildlife biologist, and a large portion of his j…
Sept. 1, 2023
Ep9: Cannabis Cultivation Research w/Dr. Allison Justice and Ashley Manning
<p>In this episode Riley talks with Dr. Allison Justice and Ashley Manning at The Hemp Mine/ The Cannabis Research Coalition (CRC). </p>
<p>The three discuss some research the team is doing on the dry and cure process for ca…
Aug. 25, 2023
Ep8. Cannabis and Pregnancy w/ Megan Mbengue
<p>Nothing in this podcast is medical advice, we recommend talking to a physician before starting or stopping any medication or herbal product. </p>
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<p>Women have been using cannabis during pregnancy for centur…
Aug. 18, 2023
Ep7: Naturopathic Medicine with Dr. Josh Corn (ND)
<p>Nothing in this podcast is medical advice, this is information presented as personal opinion. Always contact your personal medical professional(s) before adding/changing your medicine. </p>
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Aug. 11, 2023
Ep6: HOW CANNABIS WORKS IN THE BODY (Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System, ECS)
<p>A deep dive into why THC and Cannabis have SO MANY MEDICINAL BENEFITS. </p>
<p>In this episode Riley describes the different components of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and the reason why we have this system in the bod…
Aug. 7, 2023
Ep5: Psychedelic Science with Chris Witowski from Psilera
<p>NOTHING DISCUSSED IN THIS PODCAST IS MEDCAL ADVICE
In this weeks episode of Bioactive Riley (@cannabichem) talks with Chris Witowski the CEO and cofounder of the biotech company Psilera investigating new psychedelic sub…
July 28, 2023
EP 4: CANNABIS AND ANXIETY
<p>Nothing in this video is medical advice. Talk with your doctor before starting any new medications and if you have any serious health issues.
In this episode Riley dives into the science behind cannabis and anxiety. For…
July 21, 2023
EP3: Evaluating Synergies in Nature with Dr. Nadja Cech
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<p>For centuries indigenous cultures …