E81: Unraveling The Magic Of Cannabis In Medical Health with Elana Frankel
Release Date: 10/03/2022
Good Dudes Grow
In this conversation, Gary Roberts and Zach Babcock delve into Zach's transformative journey of self-discovery, focusing on his experiences with trauma, plant medicine, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of intention in healing, the challenges of emotional release, and the impact of these experiences on relationships. Zach shares insights on midlife reflections and the significance of integrating one's shadow self. The conversation culminates in Zach's new venture, Alpha Underdog, aimed at helping men, particularly first responders and veterans, find purpose and leadership...
info_outline EP107: From Trauma to Triumph: Russell Langhammer's JourneyGood Dudes Grow
In this conversation, Russell Langhammer shares his transformative journey from a traumatic childhood and struggles with addiction to becoming an advocate for cannabis and psychedelics. He discusses his near-death experience, the impact of pharmaceuticals on his life, and how he found healing through alternative therapies. Russell emphasizes the importance of sharing success stories to combat stigma and encourages others to explore the benefits of cannabis and psychedelics for pain management and mental health. He also touches on his nonprofit work and the future of these therapies in...
info_outline EP106: The Collective Nature of Shadow Work with Steven TwohigGood Dudes Grow
In this conversation, Gary Roberts and Steven Tuig delve into the transformative power of shadow work, exploring how individuals can reclaim their true selves from unresolved past experiences. Steven shares insights from his personal journey and professional expertise, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's shadow as a collective issue that requires intimate exploration. The discussion covers various techniques for mindfulness, the impact of identity on personal growth, and the future vision of creating spaces for healing and transformation. Takeaways Shadow work is...
info_outline EP105: The Conscious Physician: The Future of Psychedelics in Medicine with Dr. Lida FatemiGood Dudes Grow
In this conversation, Dr. Lida Fatemi discusses her journey from traditional medicine to integrating psychedelics and holistic healing practices. She shares her experiences with burnout, the importance of self-care, and the development of her Conscious Physician Method, which combines Eastern and Western medical practices. Dr. Fatemi emphasizes the significance of education in understanding psychedelics and their potential benefits in mental health treatment, particularly through microdosing. The conversation also touches on the future of psychedelics in medicine and the need for...
info_outline EP104: Healing the Fighter’s Mind: UFC Veteran Ian McCall on Traumatic Brain Injury, Psychedelics, and Mental HealthGood Dudes Grow
In this powerful episode, we sit down with former UFC fighter and top-ranked flyweight Ian McCall to discuss his journey from the cage to becoming a leading advocate for traumatic brain injury (TBI) research and mental health. Ian opens up about the toll professional fighting took on his body and mind, sharing his personal battle with TBI and how he found healing through psychedelic therapies. We dive into Ian’s nonprofit work, which is focused on advancing research for brain injuries and supporting athletes who struggle with the long-term effects of their careers. Ian’s mission is to...
info_outline EP103: Breaking Boundaries: The Future of Mental Health and Psychedelics with Cory FirthGood Dudes Grow
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of psychedelics and their potential to revolutionize mental health with our guest, Cory Firth, a leading advocate and explorer in the psychedelic space. Cory shares his personal journey, including his battle with mental health and how it led him to become a key figure in the movement for psychedelic-assisted therapies. We’ll explore his groundbreaking projects, such as Journeyman, which focuses on legacy retreats for fathers, Neuma, centered on psychedelic safety education, and F.I.V.E., which delves into the future of brain health and longevity...
info_outline EP102: Redefining Identity: A Tale of Forgiveness, Faith, and Finding Inner PeaceGood Dudes Grow
Welcome to another insightful episode of Good Dudes Grow. In this episode, we dive into the world of entrepreneurship with a special guest who has navigated the entrepreneurial journey with passion and resilience. Join us as we uncover valuable insights, tips, and personal anecdotes from our guest's entrepreneurial experiences. Episode Highlights: Meet Our Guest: We introduce our guest, Casey Cavell, a seasoned entrepreneur, and provide a brief overview of their background and achievements. The Entrepreneurial Spark: Casey shares what inspired them to embark on the entrepreneurial path and...
info_outline EP101: Beyond the Cockpit: A Navy Pilot's Mission to Prevent Veteran SuicideGood Dudes Grow
In this podcast episode, my guest Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, a former Navy pilot, shares his experiences and career highlights. Matthew flew F-18 Hornets for about 15 years, serving in the Navy on the west coast and completing deployments to the Persian Gulf on USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Kitty Hawk. He also flew Hornets in the reserves and attended Top Gun training. Matthew emphasizes the importance of training to be prepared for combat situations and discusses how Top Gun was the most intense flying experience of his naval career. He also mentions his role as a landing signal officer...
info_outline EP100: From Culinary Artistry to Explosive Ordnance Disposal: A Journey of Purpose and ResilienceGood Dudes Grow
In this podcast episode, host Gary Roberts welcomes an amazing guest, Aaron Hale, to the show. Aaron is a former member of the military who served as a cook in the Navy before becoming an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician in the Army. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, Aaron found his true calling and purpose in serving others and saving lives. Aaron's Journey in the Military Aaron shares his background growing up in northeast Ohio and his lack of ambition and work ethic during his college years. To find a new direction, he joined the Navy in 1999 with a passion for cooking....
info_outline EP99: The Transformative Power of Plant-Based Medicine: Russell Langhammer's Journey of Resilience and HealingGood Dudes Grow
In this captivating episode of "The Good Dudes Grow," host Gary Roberts delves into the incredible story of Russell Langhammer, a guest who exemplifies resilience, growth, and the transformative power of plant-based medicine. As a former athlete and airline industry professional, Russell's life took an unexpected turn when a severe injury left him with a broken back and a brain injury. The subsequent challenges led him down a path of addiction, pain medication, and rehabilitation, resulting in the loss of his family and job. However, through his journey with whole plant medicine, particularly...
info_outlineImagine yourself on a vacation - the vacation you’ve always wanted after so many hard days of work expecting all the good stuff - good food, great friends, and a relaxing evening out. Then all of a sudden, an unknown incident happens that causes a major injury to you. A care-free vacation that turns into a disaster.
Elana Frankel is the founder of indigonandhaze.com, author of the book, “Women and Weed”, and the editor-in-chief of the magazine, “Women and Weed”. To name a few, she worked for One Kings Lane as a creative director, Architectural Digest, Martha Stewart Living, The New York Times, WSJ/Off Duty, New York Magazine and Oprah. Above all these, she is also a mother of two.
On this episode of Good Dudes Grow, Gary and Elana talked about the traumatic incident which led to a brain injury that happened to Elana when she was on a vacation and how cannabis helped her to get back on her feet. Listen in for an episode that will demystify the therapeutic effects of cannabis.
What You'll Learn:
- How CBD became the alternative medication for Elana’s injuries and how it differs with the other medications in terms of effectiveness and rapidness of it to take effect
- What were the things Elana did to change her thoughts about using CBD to treat her brain injury and how it change the way she looks at cannabis now
- What are the things Elana is up to now - and how the incident influenced the stuff she’s been doing these days on magazine directing and as a yoga / meditation teacher
- And much more!
Favorite Quote:
“The plant is really about a holistic approach to living. So what I love about being a yoga and meditation teacher as well as a cannabis advocate is that if you change your lifestyle and include the plant, you'll see even more faster major changes and that the plant combination is beautiful. There are so many times that I have combined CBD and meditation classes and the people just leave completely shifted and changed.” Elana Frankel
Connect with Elana:
“Women and Weed” book on Amazon
How to get involved:
Gary Roberts, the host of the Good Dudes Grow podcast, is the founder and CEO of Pure Body Zen, a company based not only around creating and selling high-quality CBD products, but one that is on a mission to change the landscape on how mental health and addiction are treated. Gary has founded a non-profit called Promises Recovery Centers for those who need it as well as created the first-ever educational training facility for Physicians, Therapists, and Mental Health advocates using innovative therapeutics like psilocybin, Mdma, and LSD.
You can learn more about Pure Body Zen on their site, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram.
If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to visit the show on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review! We love hearing from you!
—
We bring unbiased content educating you about Hemp CBD, Cannabis, and Innovative Therapeutics like Psychedelics.
Helping people understand the benefits of Hemp CBD, Cannabis, and Psychedelics, removing the fear of the unknown, dispelling myths, and presenting facts.
Are you unsure about Hemp-Derived CBD, Cannabis, and Psychedelics but are interested in learning more about the benefits of this alternative solution to big pharma?
We will step out into the unknown to have a clear understanding of what is and isn’t possible with Plant-Base Medicine and breakthrough therapies using Psychedelics through success stories about health, business, and more.
Are you unsure about Hemp-Derived CBD, Cannabis, and Psychedelics but are interested in learning more about the benefits of this alternative solution to big pharma?
We will step out into the unknown to have a clear understanding of what is and isn’t possible with Plant-Base Medicine and breakthrough therapies using Psychedelics through success stories about health, business, and more.