For years, the cannabis industry has been stuck in a potency arms race, chasing ever-higher THC percentages as if that’s the only measure of quality. But what if we’ve been looking at it all wrong? What if moderate THC cultivars could actually provide a better, more sustainable experience for patients—without the downsides of ultra-potent cannabis?

In this episode, I sit down with Camilo Cortissoz and Juan Angel from Green Shepherd, a company shaking up the industry by proving that balance matters more than brute strength. We unpack the science, patient experiences, and industry trends that show why chronic potency chasing might not be the future of cannabis after all.

This episode will challenge what you think you know about cannabis and just might change the way you medicate.

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In this episode, we cover a lot of topics, including:

* Rapid Fire (1:51)

* The Story behind Green Shepherd (26:40)

* Camilo shares his first experience with cannabis in Colombia vs Australia (27:59)

* Juan shares a little about his childhood (30:45)

* How did Juan and Camilo meet? (32:39)

* Did they have the same dealer? (33:12)

* Putting their skill set to better use (34:28)

* Columbia’s rich cannabis history (37:48)

* The difficulty finding quality plants with lower THC (42:59)

* Is the industry as a whole too focused on high THC? (45:01)

* What misconceptions do people have about moderate THC cultivars? (46:41)

* How do we educate consumers and doctors about the value of balance rather than just strength? (49:42)

* The importance of having options (53:03)

* Why can’t we embrace the middy?? (57:53)

* High THC over long periods- could it have negative effects that we don’t know about yet? (60:52)

* The bucket analogy (62:50)

* Is there a THC sweet spot? (67:17)

* Where will Green Shepherd be in 5 years? (71:30)

* Camilo’s parting words of wisdom (77:40)

* Juan’s wise words about respect (78:43)

Shownotes:

* Sublime - Santeria

* AC/DC - If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)

* LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out

* Analysis of Cannabis Seizures in NSW, Australia: Cannabis Potency and Cannabinoid Profile

Where to find Green Shepherd:

* Email [email protected]

* Green Shepherd website

* Juan Angel on LinkedIn

* Camilo Cortissoz on LinkedIn

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