March 14, 2025
Let’s get as many people growing as possible!! 💨🌳
Videos
March 7, 2025
Choosing the right Cannabis Seeds: Photoperiod vs Autoflower, feminized seeds & more
In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk and Dan Nelson from Happy Valley Genetics discuss the importance of home growing cannabis and the various types of seeds available. They delve into the differences between photoperiod and autoflower seeds, the benefits of feminized seeds, and what beginner growers…
Feb. 21, 2025
Medical Cannabis Cards: Who may benefit & how to get one with Dr. June Chin and Dr. Riley Kirk
In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk speaks with Dr. June Chin, Chief Medical Officer at Leafwell, about the evolving landscape of medical cannabis. They discuss the benefits of obtaining a medical card, the differences between medical and recreational cannabis, and the challenges faced by patients, including…
Feb. 7, 2025
How to Evaluate Quality Cannabis With a Certified Ganjier: Dr. Riley Kirk and Elizabeth Sage
In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, host Dr. Riley Kirk sits down with Elizabeth Sage who is a certified Ganjier- which is essentially the weed equivalent to a sommelier in the wine world. In this conversation, Riley and Elizabeth delve into the intricate process of evaluating cannabis, discussing various…
Jan. 24, 2025
Hop Latent Viroid: The Pathogen That Could DESTROY Your Cannabis Plants With Dr. Ali Bektaş
In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, host Dr. Riley Kirk dives deep into groundbreaking cannabis science with world-renowned molecular biologist Dr. Ali Bektaş. Dr. Bektaş has an impressive background in plant biology, microbes, and agriculture, specializing in affordable and distributed systems for detecting nucleic acids in agricultural environments. He…
Jan. 10, 2025
Suppositories 101: Periods, endometriosis, chronic pain and more with Dr. Riley Kirk & Megan Mbengue
On this episode of Bioactive, Dr. Riley Kirk sits down with Megan Mbengue, RN, MS, owner of The Trusted Cannabis Nurse, to discuss her groundbreaking study on the use of suppositories for menstrual pain relief. Megan’s study involved 103 participants who compared two menstrual cycles: one without suppositories and one…
Dec. 27, 2024
Top Cannabis Research of 2024 + Sneak Peak at Reefer Wellness + My Weed New Years Resolutions
🌱 In this episode of Bioactive, host Dr. Riley Kirk dives into her favorite cannabis research publications from 2024, sharing groundbreaking insights that advanced our understanding of this incredible plant. 📖 Exciting News! Dr. Kirk's upcoming book, Reefer Wellness: Understanding Cannabis as Medicine, is AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER now! 👉 Order…
Dec. 13, 2024
Smuggling Cannabis: Tales and Tribulations with Ken Behr. FROM KINGPIN TO DEA AGENT.
Ken Behr: From Dyslexia to Drug Smuggling and the DEA | A Journey Through Cannabis Culture and the Justice System In this riveting interview, Ken Behr shares his incredible transformation from a dyslexic child struggling in school to a successful writer and former drug smuggler. Ken delves into his early…
Nov. 29, 2024
Lit and Legit: Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Women in Media and Cannabis Use
Lit and Legit: Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Women in Media and Cannabis Use Host Riley Kirk interviews Sarah Burke, the founder of Women in Media Network and her new producer! They explore the intersection of cannabis, science, media, and the evolving perception of cannabis in society, especially as it pertains…
