Episode 79: How Can Cannabis Help You with Guest Laura Lagano

In this episode, David interviews Laura Lagano – author, writer, dietitian, and cannabis educator. Laura and David talk in depth about cannabis and the endocannabinoid system(don’t worry, this system is explained in the interview). They also discuss the difference between THC and cannabis and the effects cannabis has on our body relating to medication and foods. Laura also shares with us the important role her daughter has had in her journey through nutrition and cannabis. 

Laura details the history of “cannaphobia”, the fear of cannabis, and how this fear proliferated our culture after previously being an unrestricted substance. Laura continues to educate us on the main uses of cannabis, the politics around cannabis, and reviews some important vocabulary to understand. David and her even discuss some of the myths and misconceptions of cannabis as a whole and the marginalization of marijuana and people of color. Needless to say, this episode does a deep dive into understanding a topic and industry that is rapidly changing, all things cannabis. 

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 About Laura Lagano:

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Laura Lagano is the author of The CBD Oil Miracle (St. Martin’s Press, 2019) and co-founder and education director of the Holistic Cannabis Academy. Laura’s journey to cannabis was led by her dissatisfaction with what conventional healthcare had to offer her daughter, Isabella Speranza, whose name literally means beautiful hope. As one of a handful of RDNs who has completed the prestigious Institute of Functional Medicine program, Laura integrates her expertise in nutrition, functional medicine, and the endocannabinoid system in her private practice Laura Lagano Wellness. She speaks frequently at conferences about the ancient plant, consults with cannabis-related companies, and serves on the advisory boards of medical marijuana dispensaries. One of the first dietitians to work in the media, Laura writes for The Fresh Toast, Kitchen Toke, and Holistic Primary Care magazines and has written for or been quoted in the New York Times, Forbes, HuffPost, Stitcher, MerryJane, The Daily Beast, and numerous other media outlets. She was awarded an Ozy Rising Star award for her pioneering work in shining a light on the endocannabinoid system and the healing benefits of the cannabis plant. Laura’s core value system is about nurturing relationships though collaboration to eliminate “cannaphobia” globally.

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