🌿 Welcome to Conversations with Kush! 🌟 In this episode, Molly "The Kush RN" sits down with Casey Solomon, a veteran, Ph.D. biochemist, registered nurse, and co-founder of Phyto Lab Minnesota, to explore the fascinating and critical world of cannabis testing.

What’s Inside This Episode:

• 🧪 The science behind cannabis testing – How labs ensure safety and potency for every product.
• 🌱 Breaking down COAs – What’s in a Certificate of Analysis and why it matters.
• 🩺 The intersection of healthcare and cannabis – Why testing is vital for patients and consumers.
• 🔬 The future of cannabis R&D – How genetics and terpene profiling are reshaping the industry.
• 💡 Personal stories and insights – Casey’s journey from academia to cannabis entrepreneurship.

What You’ll Learn:

• The step-by-step process of cannabis testing, from potency to safety.
• How to read and understand a Certificate of Analysis (CoA).
• Why terpene and cannabinoid profiles are essential for medicinal and recreational users.
• The challenges of starting and running a cannabis testing lab in a shifting regulatory landscape.

Whether you’re a cannabis connoisseur, healthcare professional, or curious learner, this episode will inspire you to see the science behind the plant like never before! 🌟

What’s the most important aspect of cannabis testing to you—safety, potency, or terpene profiles? Let us know below! 🌱✨

Find The Right Strain: Episode Chapters

5:00 – The Role of Cannabis Labs
Why testing matters for safety, quality, and consumer trust.

10:00 – Breaking Down Certificates of Analysis (CoA)
What’s included, why it’s crucial, and how it protects consumers.

15:00 – Cannabis Testing Process
From potency and terpenes to safety checks for pesticides and mold.

25:00 – The Future of Cannabis Testing
R&D, genetics, and how science is advancing the industry.

35:00 – Cannabis Industry Challenges
Navigating state and federal regulations in a new market.

45:00 – Personal Use and Professional Impact
Casey’s journey and reflections on the evolving cannabis landscape.

55:00 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find PhytoLab MN
Exciting plans for the future and where to connect.

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