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_outlineWhen we think of CBD and cannabis, we think of oils, gels, gummies, etc… but there are those out there who are taking the world of cannabis products to unprecedented and very tasty heights.
Chef Keven Lee is the owner of CKL Events and a private chef with decades of experience creating culinary masterpieces in the food capitals of the world. He now focuses his work on putting together memorable, healthy and unique dishes for his private clients and events of all kinds. Cooking with CBD and cannabis products is a particular passion of Chef Keven's, and he is using his art to educate others about the oft-overlooked benefits of cannabis.
On this episode of the Good Dudes Grow podcast, Gary and Chef Keven dig into the birth of Keven's culinary career, the quirky, thriving universe of events like Burning Man, how creativity and artistry factor into every one of Keven's dishes (whether they're infused with CBD or not), and the secrets of restoring your body's equilibrium to eliminate those health highs and lows. Listen in for an interview that will stimulate your creativity and give you a whole new outlook on your favorite treats.
What You'll Learn:
- How Chef Keven amassed and leveraged culinary knowledge and experience from some of the most prestigious environments around the world
- Why cooking with cannabis comes down to more than just basic brownies or cookies, and how Chef Keven elevates all of his dishes to astronomical levels of flavor and texture
- What the general public needs to know about the reality of cannabis in contrast to its scandalous reputation, and why almost anything can be healthy if you use it correctly
- And much more:
Favorite Quote:
"Look at the things that you're ingesting and consuming and enjoy it for what it is and think about it. Think about, "Do I need this or do I want this, and in what portion do I want this?" Everything can be healthy, it's how you make it healthy - how do you make it work for your system?"
- Chef Keven Lee
Connect with Chef Keven:
Chef Keven on Instagram
CKL Events on Instagram
How to Get Involved:
Gary Roberts is the founder and CEO of Pure Body Zen, a company based around creating and selling high-quality CBD products that work to heal mind and body alike. Gary considers hemp-based medicine a calling, and his organization, along with the world-class team that runs it, reflects his passion.
You can learn more about Pure Body Zen on their site, on LinkedIn and on Instagram.
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