Exploring the Clinical Side of Medical Cannabis with Dr. Hemant K. Bid

Cannabis Health Radio is excited to welcome Dr. Hemant Kumar Bid, a biomedical scientist, educator, and medical-cannabis specialist whose work spans oncology, cancer drug discovery, pharmacology, and emerging therapies.

Dr. Bid currently serves as Program Director for the Master of Science in Biotechnology and its Medical Cannabis Therapeutics concentration at Morehouse School of Medicine. As one of the nation’s historically Black medical institutions, Morehouse is known for advancing health equity, building a more diverse healthcare workforce, and improving care in historically underserved communities.

Dr. Bid is helping train the next generation of scientists and healthcare leaders to explore new therapies with curiosity, scientific rigor, cultural awareness, and compassion.

His Indian heritage also brings an important historical perspective to the conversation. Cannabis has been part of Indian culture and traditional practices for thousands of years. Preparations such as bhang have a longstanding place in Indian cultural and religious history, while ancient writings, including the Atharva Veda, contain early references to the plant.

Dr. Bid helps connect that long history with what modern science is discovering about cannabis and the human body.

In this episode, Dr. Bid discusses:

• What cancer actually is and how healthy cells can become rogue cells
• What scientists currently understand about cannabis, cannabinoids, and cancer
• What cannabis may—and may not—offer people living with cancer
• The potential role of cannabinoids in managing pain and nausea
• Cannabis and treatment-related anxiety and sleep difficulties
• Appetite loss and other quality-of-life challenges
• The importance of scientific evidence when evaluating medical cannabis
• How education and research are helping shape the future of cannabis therapeutics

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Justin Kander is one of the original pioneers of the medical cannabis movement. From a young age, he was captivated not only by the cannabis plant itself, but by the science of transforming it into meaningful medicine.

With decades of experience in formulation, product development, patient advocacy, and cannabis science, Justin has helped shape some of the industry’s most respected medical cannabis brands.

His work has taken him around the world, collaborating with researchers, clinicians, and patients to advance the understanding and application of cannabis as medicine.

In this episode, Justin returns to Cannabis Health Radio to share insights from his lifelong journey in the field.

Together, we explore the evolving science of medical cannabis, lessons learned from years on the front lines, the development of cannabis-based formulations, and where the future of cannabis medicine may be headed.

You’re going to enjoy this conversation.

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Survivor: Africa winner Ethan Zohn joins Rev. Dr. Robin Swan for a powerful conversation about cancer, cannabis, resilience and finding purpose after a life-changing diagnosis.

Ethan's life had already taken him from professional soccer to winning CBS's Survivor: Africa when, at age 35, he was diagnosed with a rare form of Hodgkin lymphoma. What followed was an intense medical journey involving chemotherapy, radiation, clinical trials and two stem cell transplants.

In this episode, Ethan shares his personal experience with medical cannabis and how it became part of the way he managed some of the physical and emotional challenges surrounding cancer treatment and recovery, including nausea, pain, sleep difficulties and anxiety.

Ethan and Robin also discuss the changing conversation around cannabis in professional sports, the importance of responsible education and advocacy, and why patients need honest information when making decisions about their health.

The conversation goes far beyond cancer.

Ethan explains how surviving a life-threatening illness reshaped his sense of purpose and strengthened his commitment to helping others. He discusses Grassroot Soccer, the nonprofit organization he co-founded that uses the power of soccer to improve the health and lives of young people around the world, as well as Kicking Back, his High Times series exploring the intersection of soccer, cannabis and community.

• Ethan's journey from professional soccer to winning Survivor: Africa
• Being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at age 35
• Chemotherapy, radiation, clinical trials and two stem cell transplants
• Ethan's personal experience using cannabis during cancer treatment and recovery
• Cannabis for nausea, pain, sleep and anxiety
• The emotional and psychological challenges of cancer survivorship
• How attitudes toward cannabis are changing in professional sports
• Cannabis education, responsible use and patient advocacy
• Turning personal crisis into purpose
• The story and mission behind Grassroot Soccer
• Ethan's Kicking Back series with High Times
• Soccer, cannabis and community
• Using lived experience to help others facing serious illness

Ethan Zohn:
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Grassroot Soccer:
https://grassrootsoccer.org

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