The Conversation, Cannabis & Christianity podcast

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 host of HealingThrough the Leaf, a podcast about plant medicine and self-liberation.

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.

Alex Eckman is a cannabis chemist and entrepreneur with nearly a decade of hands-on experience in Michigan’s cannabis industry. He recently earned hisdegree in Cannabis Chemistry from Lake Superior State University, where he led original research on product safety in vape hardware. Alex is the cofounder of Higher State Brands, a startup developing cannabis tech tools and consumer wellness products. His work bridges industry knowledge with scientific thinkingto improve transparency, quality, and innovation in cannabis.

For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

Part II picks up with Miguel asking Dr. Cutsforth about the belief system he was raised with, and how he views the world now through 21st Century eyes.

Dr. Lance Cutsforth has been involved in mental wellness and optimization since he was a teenager. He is an Army veteran who served as an enlisted Special Forces communications sergeant as well as an InfantryOfficer.  His teaching and training ranges from indigenous mentorship to various modalities of psychotherapy to alternative therapies to naturopathicsolutions to gut health assessment and regulation. 

He hold Doctorates in Functional Medicine and Divinity and is double board certified Functional Medicinepractitioner.  He practices from a place of Lived Experience when it comes to addressing childhood trauma, military trauma, suicidal ideation, TBI, andaddiction.  He has worked with the medical application of cannabis to treat opioid addiction and trauma in the veteran population since 2010.  He personally found deep and profound healing through the catalyst of entheogenic medicines and robust post-medicine support and integration and has since integrated those medicines into his multi-modal approach to care. 

He and his wife Amy founded Mons Sana in Colorado - a community created to provide access to safe, supportive healing for military, first responders, law enforcement, veterans of those callings, and the family members who are or have supported those who serve.  Lance and Amy work with those struggling with trauma, suicidal ideation, TBI, addiction, depression, anxiety and help them transition from Survive to Thrive utilizing a multi-modal approach that addresses the Three Pillars of Wellness:

I. Physical/Physiological; 

II. Psychological/Mental/Emotional; and

III. Spiritual/Community.

Part I was interrupted by connectivity issues, Part II picks up promptly where Miguel and Dr. Lance left off.

The longevity of peace in this world is short lived on the global stage, and shorter still in our daily lives. Is there a source who gives peace without negative side effects? Soul Peace originates inside the human. It cannot come from the human because it is a gift for the human that has been paid in absolute fullness. Grace. Soul Peace.

Brittney Cornwell is a dynamic sales executive and wellness advocate with a deep-rooted passion for people, purpose, and progress. Currently serving as the National Director of Sales at Vuber Technologies, Brittney is leading national expansion efforts and transforming how cannabis brands engage with hardware innovation—especially in the vaporizer space. Her strategic thinking, coupled with a focus on building connections, has helped secure high-profile accounts and increase Vuber's brand recognition across the U.S.

With a background in psychology and more than a decade of experience supporting individuals with disabilities in residential care settings, Brittneybrings emotional intelligence, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to impact into every professional chapter.

Beyond her career in cannabis, Brittney is developing “Surrend-Her,” a personal wellness brand rooted in helping women reconnect with their self-worth, softness, and sovereignty. The brand is an extension of Brittney’s own healing journey and her belief that true strength is found in surrender.

Based in Spokane, Washington, and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Brittney is the proud mother of two teenage daughters and the caretaker of a livelyhousehold that includes three dogs, a cat, and a Russian Tortoise. When she’s not closing deals or mentoring reps, you can find her immersed in a good book, at the gym, dancing at music festivals, or planning events—drawing on over a decade of experience in nightlife entertainment and community organizing. A natural connector, Brittney is someone who deeply values relationships and leads with authenticity in every space she enters.

Soul Freedom is the inviolable freedom of thought, conscience, religion and belief that alone does full justice to the dictates of our humanity...it expresses human dignity and agency.

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Dr. Anthony Ferrari leads a team of scientists and researchers to develop innovative and effective CBD products. With over six years of experience in this role, he has successfully navigated the complex regulatory landscape of the CBD industry, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and label requirements.

Dr. Ferrari's expertise in analytical chemistry has enabled him to design and execute rigorous testing protocols, ensuring the quality and safety of the products his team produces. He is passionate about advancing the field of CBD research and education. He holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Florida State University.