BIOACTIVE

BIOACTIVE

By Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D.ScienceNature
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BIOACTIVE episodes

  • #NAPTIME CBG and anxiety, Vegas, and Survey Data with Dr. Miyabe Shields

    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 from the cannabis survey.

    Nothing in this podcast is medical advice, personal and lived experience only.

    PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW FOR THIS PODCAST ON APPLE OR SPOTIFY.

    Join the Bioactive patreon for as little as $1/month. https://www.patreon.com/cannabichem

    Donate to NAP:

    https://givebutter.com/KEZGuw

    Take the Cannabis Survey:

    https://btstudi.es/q/napbaseline/

    Contact NAP: [email protected]

    Learn more about NAP: AppliedPharmacognosy.org

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    Contact Riley: [email protected]

    Submit a Haiku: [email protected]

    Sign up for the Neurodivergent Psychedelic conference:

    https://www.ndpsychedelic.com/

    Join Miyabe's learning network: DoseLikeAScientist.com

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    1 hr 41 min
  • Poisons and Venoms with Dr. Seth Coleman

    Nothing in this podcast is medical advice, personal opinion only.

    Thank you to the patrons of this podcast for making it possible and everyone who has left a 5 star review.

    Todays episode dives into the evolutionary biology of poisons and venoms. This has always been one of my special interests for years and I was so excited to find Seth educating on social media about similar topics!

    You can find and follow Dr. Coleman's content on tiktok @ChuckDarwin

    If you want to suggest a guest email [email protected]

    If you want to write a haiku and submit it for the website email your haiku to [email protected].

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    1 hr 38 min
  • Cannabis and Heart Disease with Dr. Benjamin Caplan

    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 podcast to discuss the real risks of cannabis to your cardiovascular health and why media reports like this are damaging to the reputation of the reporters and the industry.

    Join my Patreon and support this podcast for as little as $1/month:

    Patreon.com/cannabichem

    Dr. Caplans's website:

    https://benjamincaplan.com/

    Dr. Caplan's blog post:

    https://cedclinic.com/cannabis-cardiovascular-risk-impact/

    Dr.Caplan's book:

    https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Approved-Cannabis-Handbook-Wellness-Marijuana/dp/B0CKGC434Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SQ5R19WEPAKI&keywords=the+doctor+approved+cannabis+handbook&qid=1699653877&sprefix=the+doctor+appro%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1

    Abstract 1:

    https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/?_ga=2.223148063.569559676.1693429947-1069604919.1693247687#!/10871/presentation/8975

    Abstract 2:

    https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/?_ga=2.223148063.569559676.1693429947-1069604919.1693247687#!/10871/presentation/8974

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    58 min
  • We Launched a Cannabis Research Nonprofit! #NAPTIME w/ Dr. Miyabe Shields

    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 research surrounding cannabis and other natural medicines. We currently have 2 studies underway and we just published our first paper on CBG use for anxiety.

    TODAY we released what we hope to be the largest and more depth cannabis survey that will help guide us towards future studies needed in our community.

    LINK TO PARTICIPATE IN STUDY:

     https://btstudi.es/q/napbaseline/

    LINK TO OUR WEBSITE & PRESS RELEASE:

    https://appliedpharmacognosy.org/

    PATREON:

    https://www.patreon.com/cannabichem

    THANKS FOR LISTENING, MAD LOVE

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    1 hr 22 min
  • The Science of Smell with Twinkle Paryani from Abstrax Tech

    Weed has an unmistakable and iconic smell. There has been various research that highlights the different molecules responbsible for the smell like volatile sulfur compounds (VSC's) as well as terpenes contributing to the smell. Today I am talking with Twinkle Paryani who is one of the reproach and development scientists at Abstrax to learn more about this research and what it means for consumers.

    Read more here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.1c04196

    New research has now identified some other compounds that give exotic varieties the really sweet and really savory scents. Read the Abstrax Tech paper here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.3c04496

    If you want to support this podcast and the projects i'm working on, please consider subscribing to my Patreon for as little as $1/month. THANKS! https://www.patreon.com/cannabichem

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    1 hr 9 min
  • The Biology & Chemistry of Fall (with Jake)

    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.

    Animals and plants prepare in different ways, and that is the focus of this episode. Jake is a wildlife biologist and together we discuss:

    - why leaves fall off trees

    - why leaves are such bright colors in some places

    - why hunting season is in the fall

    - why birds migrate

    - how to harvest lions mane/bears head tooth & medicinal applications.

    & more...

    Thanks for tuning in, and thank you to the patreons for sponsoring this podcast and to everyone who has left a review on spotify and apple podcasts!

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    47 min
  • Gut Inflammation, Women's Health & More with Dr. Mary Clifton

    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 medicinal cannabis including endometriosis, Crohn's Disease (& other inflammatory gut conditions), eating disorders and other topics.

    Thank you to the amazing Patreon's who asked questions for this episode, and everyone who has subscribed, left comments, shared with family and friends. https://www.patreon.com/cannabichem

    Dr. Clifton's book: https://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Health-Essential-Guide-Wellness/dp/1454942614 Dr. Clifton's websites: https://doctormaryclifton.com/ & https://cbdandcannabisinfo.com/

    Thank you to the Podcast Sponsor Boveda: www.BovedaInc.com

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    1 hr 22 min
  • Cannabis Mindset with Phil Stille

    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.

    Todays episode is with Phil Stille who has struggled with his relationship with cannabis in the past and has learned ways to be kinder to himself and to cannabis via changing his mindset.

    I came across Phil a few months ago on social media and wanted to have a longer conversation to learn about his journey with cannabis over the years.

    In this episode we talk about mindset, intention, imposter syndrome, escapism, and so much more.

    WARNING, there is some explicit language in this episode.

    While not everyone struggles with their relationship with cannabis, I think it's safe to say that many people do and as a community we should try to help people find balance in their lives rather than judging in any way.

    Not everything in this episode is going to pertain to everyone, and we fully realize that issues go much deeper than what we are discussing here. Often times, inner peace and comfort will take many tools alongside cannabis like talking with loved ones and mental health professionals.

    Nothing in this podcast is medical advice, and as always I appreciate your support <3

    Thank you to Boveda for sponsoring this podcast, if you want to try Boveda packs head to BovedaInc.com.

    Phil's social media pages are: @PhilStille and his website is www.PhilStille.com

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    1 hr 19 min
  • 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 episode. We will do many other episodes with Jake in the future.

    Apart from his day job as a biologist, Jake also is a science communicator and educator. He teaches about the sustainability and renewable resources on the landscape.

    Elderberries, and all other components of the plant do contain some toxic compounds and should not be consumed raw. If you are on medications, consider asking your doctor or herbalist before trying elderberry supplements. My recipe for elderberry syrup is now available on Patreon!

    https://www.patreon.com/cannabichem

    This episode in sponsored by Boveda humidity packs, if you want to try Boveda, check them out at www.BovedaInc.com.

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    45 min
  • Cannabis Cultivation Research with 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 Mine.

    If you are interested in purchasing some products or learning more about these efforts, learn more from their websites and socials linked below.

    https://thehempmine.com/

    https://www.cannabisrc.org/

    IG: Cannabis_Research_Coalition

    IG: Dr.Justice_Grows

    Thank you to our sponsors of this podcast: YOU and Boveda

    Boveda: https://bovedainc.com/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cannabichem

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    1 hr 1 min

About BIOACTIVE

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Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and educator. She obtained her Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry, studying the traditional and contemporary uses of hundreds of medicinal plants. She is currently an assistant associate professor at the University of Rhode Island, has worked as an immunology scientist in the biotech industry, and works in the cannabis industry studying the chemical complexity of cannabis smoke.

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