Uwe Blesching, Co-founder and Chief Science Officer at CannaKeys360°, an App and online platform designed to demystify the science of the endocannabinoid system, is a medical writer in the areas of cannabinoid health sciences and mind-body medicine. In this episode, Uwe talks about the complexity of how healing happens and rapidly accumulating research which is revealing exciting trends in therapeutic cannabinoid and terpene use that can inform clinicians, patients, and students looking for the best outcomes. He is the author of multiple books including The Cannabis Health Index (now in its 3r ..read more

Hannah Charman first became interested in alternative medicine when she was 15 after seeing various therapists who helped her recover from chronic fatigue syndrome. She trained in Reiki at the age of 16 and began helping with treatments at her parent’s practice. She graduated in 1999 with a degree in western herbal medicine and has been in practice ever since. More recently Hannah has incorporated health coaching, iridology and hypnotherapy into her programmes, so that she can help clients with the physical and emotional aspects at the same time. She is dedicated to helping women who can’t or ..read more

Dr. Nadja Cech is Patricia A. Sullivan Professor of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). She has had a lifelong interest in the use of plants for medicine, stemming from her involvement as a child in establishing one of the world's largest medicinal plant and seed companies, a company still operated by her family today. In this episode, Nadja talks about her unusual start in life, her love of nature and gardening which led to being a research chemist studying medicinal plant compounds, and her current take on whole plant synergy vs. single-molecule medicines. Dr ..read more

Dr. JJ Pursell (she/her) is a 2007 graduate of NUNM with a doctorate in Naturopathic medicine and Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine. In this episode, Dr. JJ Pursell talks about stress, anxiety, and the human right to be happy. She speaks in detail about how classic herbs can help recover hormonal balance and how psilocybin may have a place in a new medical model. She began working with herbs over 25 years ago and her career has centred around her work with plant medicine. She owned and operated community run herbs shoppes for 13 years and wrote her first book, The Herbal Apothecary ..read more

Dr. Denise Tiran, HonDUniv FRCM MSc RM PGCEA, is a freelance midwifery lecturer and internationally renowned authority on complementary therapies in midwifery, having pioneered the subject as an academic and professional specialism since the early 1980s. In this episode, Denise talks about her 'Aha' moment that led her to combine work in hospitals and universities with complementary therapies. She is the founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Education Director for her company, Expectancy, which provides a unique range of accredited complementary therapy courses for midwives in the UK and a re ..read more

Rachelle Robinett, RH (AHG) is a Registered Clinical Herbalist, Holistic Health Practitioner, and Founder of Pharmakon Supernatural — a company dedicated to exploring the art of functional nature. In this episode, Rachelle talks about her passion for creating accessible herbalism for modern culture and in detail about holistic women's health approaches. Rachelle combines her knowledge of herbal and traditional medicine, health science, and lifestyle design into plant-based products and accessible, self-care content for those seeking a connection between modern life and natural wellness. Usef ..read more

Jerrik Keller, founder and CEO of The Lighthearted Farmer, an herbal company that specializes in medicinal, high-quality cannabis (hemp) oils. In this episode, Jerrik talks about serendipitous meetings that led him to be one of the earliest CBG farmers, his work with nurses, working with Autism patients, and discovering unique terpene- cannabinoid formulas and extraction methods for optimal outcomes. He grew up in Kansas and participated in conventional agriculture on the family farm. The influences of herbalism, agriculture, and holistic perspectives have shaped Jerrik's vision for The Lighth ..read more

David Winston, RH (AHG) is an internationally known lecturer, author, ethnobotanist, and the founder of Herbalist & Alchemist. For over 45 years, David has been studying, practicing, teaching, and researching Chinese, Western/Eclectic, and Southeastern American herbal traditions. In this episode, David clarifies what defines the true adaptogenic herbs and their impressive history of therapeutic potential for all people, but especially for women's health. David's world-renowned two-year herbal studies program, the David Winston Center for Herbal Studies, has been educating Herbalists, Phys ..read more

Veronique Lee, once a partner at revolutionary sustainable beauty and fashion retailer Modavanti, brings over 15 years of sustainability and wellness expertise to her CandaScent Labs venture. In this episode, Veronique shares the emerging science-based necessity for supporting Olfactory Wellness and her passion for sustainability through the lens of her Economics and Political Science education. CandaScent Labs is a health and wellness aroma brand with a collection of products built to promote whole-body wellness through the olfactory system. Later in her career, while working with chemists o ..read more

David Crow, L.Ac., graduated from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1984; he is a California state licensed acupuncturist and nationally certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. In this episode, David talks about his years of studying with elders from varying traditions in their native environments in Nepal and India. He stresses the need to revive the lost tradition of intertwining botanical medicine with spirituality and valuation for the sacredness of all life. David has been a clinician, consultant, researcher ..read more