The Conversation, Cannabis & Christianity podcast

Jaesen Kanter is a USAF veteran whose life was forever changed when he served as a first responder to the crash of a C-5 Galaxy at Ramstein Air Base; a tragedy that claimed 13 lives. This pivotal experience set him on a profound healing journey that spans over three decades. While struggling with severe PTSD and experiencing the limitations of conventional treatments, Jaesen became an advocate for...

Good medicine for the heart, mind, body, soul and spirit, where can one acquire it? Everything Changes The Door Is Open Love One Another

Veterans For Healing CEO & Founder Fabian Henry, from Nova Scotia, is a former Canadian Armed Forces soldier deeply dedicated to veterans' well-being. With a dynamic career, Fabian specialized in combat engineering, serving on six deployments including Afghanistan, Haiti, and Pakistan.  Post-military, Fabian leads in developing precise veteran recovery processes. As an award-winning social...

Stephanie is a young breast cancer survivor and the daughter of a breast cancer survivor. She is also a Certified Cannabis Educator and Patient Care Coach with True Roots Healthcare in Ontario, Canada where she helps women who are struggling with Breast Cancer side effects including anxiety, sleep, pain and more.  In 2020 Stephanie co-founded the non-profit organization, EduCanNation, a diverse gr...

Robert is the President and Founder of AD LUCEM Law Corporation. His legal practice and consultancy business focuses on commercial business, regulatory issues and constitutional legalities surrounding cannabis and psychedelic plant medicines. At the time of this recording, Robert had eighteen years of policy development and legal practice as a lawyer in Canada working to reform drug laws. As a con...

Mario Rodriguez has more than 20 years of experience in creating value to startup companies that span many industries. He brings a unique background in food & beverage with an operations mindset. As a graduate of Babson College, Mario started his career with a software and services start-up which specialized in process re-engineering for clients in the finance, energy, and aeronautic industrie...

Thuy is a seasoned training and leadership expert with over 15 years of experience in the luxury industry. Having worked with top-tier brands like Chanel and Christian Dior, Thuy has become a sought-after figure in the world of training and development. Throughout Thuy’s career, she has mentored, hired, and built successful teams, helping individuals reach their full potential and achieve greater...

The United Nations Declaration for the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) is a non-binding document many people have never heard of. To better understand how this document is impacting people, Miguel talks and learns from Tyendinaga, Canada's owner of Legacy 420, Tim Barnhart.

Kim Saltarski has spearheaded the production of more than 400 hours of inspired, original animated and live action family, comedy, and documentary content. His journey documenting the world of “patients helping patients with medical cannabis” began with his melanoma stage 3B cancer diagnosis in April of 2015. After treating himself with medical cannabis and plant-based medicine, he has been cancer...

Monica Olano, founder of Cali Sober Mom, a trusted source to learn about and discover safe and effective cannabis products, host of the Cali Sober Mom Podcast, cannabis brand ambassador and reform advocate, is the Cali Sober Mom.  Monica’s journey into cannabis began on June 18, 2022 when she faced severe complications during the birth of her twins. The distressing experience led to postpartum dep...

In 1998 Trent Hancock began growing marijuana in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. 26 years later, Trent is an expert breeder of medicinal marijuana. His experiences and observations in the cannabis industry could only be lived once, he is an original. He is a caring and committed human being with the bigger picture in mind.

Yes, Dianne Ballam was a sitting judge at the time of this recording in December 2021. She has since retired. However, in 2015 she suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a motor vehicle accident. As a result, she was on long term disability until July 1, 2021 when she passed all tests and requirements authorizing her return to the bench. On the advice of a trusted friend, Dianne finally gave c...

Juliana Whitney is an entrepreneur who has been focused in the cannabis space since 2015. She is a cannabis business strategy consultant through her company Cann Strategy and is a Co-Founder of Leafsheets.com. 

Jay Naidoo was appointed by Nelson Mandela to his historic inaugural post-apartheid cabinet, and subsequently appointed as The Minister of Telecommunications. He is a South African elder and married to the international journalist, author and speaker who covered the fall of Apartheid in South Africa, Lucie Pagé. Together they authored the memoir, 'In Love and Revolution: One Couple, Two Contin...

Jack Kungel is a legend in the Canadian medical marijuana community and he has chosen to help others in need his life's mission. Jack is the subject of the documentary, "Jack's Garage" by Kim Saltarski and Amazing Ain't It! productions, which tells the story of Jack's cancer diagnoses and how marijuana, a part of creation, helped deliver him into restored health.  People...

For over four decades Richard Rose has been a leading innovator in the national and international natural food industry with products such as TofuRella, Cottage Tofu Salad and LeTofu. In 1994, Richard pivoted from soybean to hempseed, an older and far more nutritious protein source. He was the first food professional in hemp foods in North America, and he paved the way for those he inspired. By 20...

In 2011, Angie decided to give cannabis a shot as a method of treatment for her CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth) diagnosis. Not only did she find it greatly improved her quality of life, but she also found herself wildly curious about how it worked and who else may benefit from the cannabis plant. Over the years Angie has crossed paths with thousands of people looking to cannabis for help with physical,...

Cesar Marin is a visionary leader in the psychedelic and micro-dosing community, founder of Cultivating Wisdom and microdosingover50.com. A former CNN producer turned dynamic entrepreneur, Cesar empowers individuals over 50 to enhance cognitive function and creativity through safe micro-dosing practices. His groundbreaking work, compelling book and insightful workshops have transformed countless l...

Aging in this world does not always equate to maturity. The gap between aging and maturity grows wider with coming generations. But they do not have to.

Sergiy Kovalenkov is one of the most renowned hemp builders in the world and has been part of the hemp building industry for more than 13 years. He is the Founder & CEO of Hempire UA in Kyiv, Ukraine, a company that is focusing on developing and supplyingcommercial markets with hemp-based 100% natural insulation and construction materials. Under Sergiy’s leadership Hempire has earned recogniti...

Tracey Tee has been actively involved in the mom-o-sphere for over 13 years, first co-creating and staringin the nationally touring cult-hit comedy show for moms: The Pump and Dump Show while simultaneously co-producing Band of Mothers Podcast and serving as co-founder and CEO of The Pump and Dump Show’s umbrella brand: Band of MothersMedia. During the pandemic, and during her own journey with psi...

John Bailey is a mindset coach, speaker, and leader who challenges the status quo to build a better world for those who dare to push past their limits. With over 15 years of experience across innovation,leadership, and transformation, John works with leaders who are ready to redefine themselves and, in turn, elevate those around them—whether it’s theiremployees, relationships, or communities. His...

It is written and said that when darkness appears to overwhelm, the hearts of many will grow cold. Love is the Antidote.

Odilia Hernandez Underwood, BSN, RN, NC-BC—also known as Mexi. Canna. RN—is a board certified holistic nurse coach and cannabis nurse educator. Odilia helps clients reduce reliance on medications and reconnect with their bodies using food, mindset, and plant medicine. With over a decade of nursing experience, Odilia blends science and spirituality to support healing at the root. She’s also the hos...

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.