Episodes

Sept. 11, 2023

Ep 10: Finding and Utilizing Elderberries (Sambucus nigra)

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 job involves evaluating habitat types... which is relevant for todays episod…

Sept. 1, 2023

Ep9: Cannabis Cultivation Research w/Dr. Allison Justice and Ashley Manning

In this episode Riley talks with Dr. Allison Justice and Ashley Manning at The Hemp Mine/ The Cannabis Research Coalition (CRC).

The three discuss some research the team is doing on the dry and cure process for cannabis, where we see research going, and some exciting news for the Hemp Mi…

Aug. 25, 2023

Ep8. Cannabis and Pregnancy w/ Megan Mbengue

Nothing in this podcast is medical advice, we recommend talking to a physician before starting or stopping any medication or herbal product.


Women have been using cannabis during pregnancy for centuries, and continue to do so today. There is evidence that the number of wome…

Aug. 18, 2023

Ep7: Naturopathic Medicine with Dr. Josh Corn (ND)

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.


In this episode Riley talks with Dr. Josh Corn. Josh is a naturopathic doctor living and …

Aug. 11, 2023

Ep6: HOW CANNABIS WORKS IN THE BODY (Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System, ECS)

A deep dive into why THC and Cannabis have SO MANY MEDICINAL BENEFITS.

In this episode Riley describes the different components of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and the reason why we have this system in the body.

Learning about the ECS can not only help you understand cannabis…

Aug. 7, 2023

Ep5: Psychedelic Science with Chris Witowski from Psilera

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 substances for the treatment of conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.…

July 28, 2023

EP 4: CANNABIS AND ANXIETY

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 some people cannabis can help get rid of their anxiety but for others it c…

July 21, 2023

EP3: Evaluating Synergies in Nature with Dr. Nadja Cech

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Nothing in this podcast is medical advice, ask your doctor before trying any new products.


For centuries indigenous cultures have revered the power of natural products and in more recent years scienti…

July 14, 2023

EPISODE 2: Finding quality CBD products with Kyle Jones

DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this podcast is medical advice, ask your doctor before trying any new products. Not all natural products are safe nor effective and should be heavily researched before ingesting. CBD is one of the most popular supplements on the market. There are so many options that it …

July 7, 2023

EPISODE 1: How we got here

The first episode isn't a reallll episode, but it is a topic I have had requested A TON of times. This is an introduction to the podcast and a little more information about host of the podcast, Riley Kirk.

She explains her research and education journey that led to the creation of this p…