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The Cold Start Sessions

The Cold Start Sessions

By Christopher Ray

An ongoing series of conversations between patients, and professionals...with the movers, shakers, and insiders, of the Modern Cannabis Revolution.
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Episode 1 (Kristina)

The Cold Start SessionsDec 25, 2018

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Episode 5 - Pt. 2 (Dr. Scott Gebhardt)

Episode 5 - Pt. 2 (Dr. Scott Gebhardt)

In this continuation of episode 5, of we speak with Dr. Scott Gephardt of Florida Medical Cannabis Clinic, to discuss his work as a Cannabis Physician in the State of Florida, and the overall state of Medical Cannabis, and Cannabis research.

EPISODE GUIDE:

Marinol used to simulate “entourage effects” in CBD research
* 0:00:00 - 0:02:02

Hemp vs. Cannabis
* 0:02:00 - 0:03:04

MMJ vs. (Rec vs. Regulation)
* 0:03:94 - 0:08:04

Will Bayer OWN all of the strains?
* 0:08:04 - 0:09:21

The Future of Medical Cannabis
* 0:09:22 - 0:11:51

Cannabis in Illinois
* 0:11:51 - 0:14:06

Nationwide Cannabis rollout by 2022?
* 0:14:06- 0:16:00

Paranoia will destroy ya
* 0:16:00 - 0:19:45

Cannabis vs. Cancer
* 0:19:45 - 0:24:52

Cannabis research will be SLOW
* 0:24:52 - 0:27:45

Cannabis vs. ADHD
* 0:27:45 - 0:33:21

Using Cannabis to treat HPB
* 0:33:21 - 0:35:21

Did Cannabis Evolve with us?
* 0:35:21 - 0:39:26

“Runners High” caused by the Endocannabinoid system?
* 0:39:26 - 0:41:50

Florida Medical Cannabis Clinic
* 0:42:28 - 0:43:11

“Far-out” Cannabis research
* 0:43:16 - 0:44:32

Cannabis and the Schizophrenia Myth
* 0:44:32 - 0:47:54

Funding is KILLING Cannabis research
* 0:48:05 - 0:49:32

Concern for Vets and Patient Veterans
* 0:49:32 - 0:52:06

Why choose FL Medical Cannabis Clinic?
* 0:52:06 - 0:55:37
Jan 29, 201957:11
Episode 5 - Pt. 1 (Dr. Scott Gebhardt)

Episode 5 - Pt. 1 (Dr. Scott Gebhardt)

In this episode of The Cold Start Sessions we sat down with Dr. Scott Gephardt of Florida Medical Cannabis Clinic, to discuss his work as a Cannabis Physician in the State of Florida, and the overall state of Medical Cannabis, and Cannabis research.  EPISODE GUIDE:  Before Medical Cannabis  *0:0:36 - 0:02:03  Is the Hippocratic Oath obsolete?  *0:02:03 - 0:03:39  The Holographic Universe  *0:04:27 - 0:5:27  The Early Days to Medical School  *0:05:27 - 0:09:25  The switch to Medical Cannabis  *0:09:25 - 0:12:51  Tolerance Breaks  *0:12:51 - 0:16:22  Catholic Lent & The Meaning of the Universe  *0:16:22 - 0:18:20  Marinol in Florida (2014)  *0:19:50 - 0:24:00  A broken qualification process for FL MMJ Physicians?  *0:24:00 - 0:26:05  Medical stigmas & the Endocannabinoid system  *0:26:05 - 0:27:18  How the Endocannabinoid system works  *0:27:18 - 0:29:32  Pfizer discovery of The Endocannabinoid system  *0:29:32 - 0:31:25  Cannabis vs. Phizer = Apple vs. Xerox  *0:31:25 - 0:31:51  Thyroid issues & Cannabis  *0:32:25 - 0:39:36  Finding what works best for patients  *0:40:44 - 0:42:21  Using CBN to treat insomnia  *0:43:21 - 0:44:05  Aaron’s Patient Venn Diagram  *0:44:56 - 0:47:00  Do MMTC’s pose a serious risk to new patients?  *0:47:00 - 0:54:25  Is Strain-Free distillate in Florida a MYTH?  *0:54:25 - 0:56:00  THC: Just an afterthought?  *0:56:00 - 0:56:40
Jan 29, 201956:40
Episode 4 (Chef Ron)

Episode 4 (Chef Ron)

In his first appearance as a guest Co-host, Ziggy & Chris sat down with Chef Ron to talk about CBD Edibles, The Super Bowl, and much more. For more info on Chef Ron: Instagram • @chefron813 Facebook • ChefRon CBD
Jan 19, 201942:12
Episode 3 (Lucian)

Episode 3 (Lucian)

In our first Patient Spotlight, Chris & Aaron sit down with scientist & FL Patient, Lucian to talk about his experience with Cannabis. Lucian's Cannabis story is a fascinating one!!!

Dec 31, 201820:33
Show Introduction w/ Chris & Aaron
Dec 31, 201811:05
Episode 1 (Kristina)
Dec 25, 201801:50:01
Episode 2 (Ziggy)
Dec 25, 201851:38