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Can vaccines trigger childhood epilepsy? - Michelle Caroll | Part 1

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 5 Aug 2021 20:50:00 +0000

Could infant seizures be linked to vaccines?

Michelle Caroll's healthy, new-born, baby boy started having health issues immediately after receiving his first vaccine. In Part One of her interview with Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons she explains how her son's health issues became more severe after each vaccine. She shares the painful details of the side-effects caused by the drugs and the frustration she felt towards the medical personnel.

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Dr. Desta Meghoo | AphriHelios

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 1 Jul 2021 20:46:00 +0000

Will Africa be the next cannabis boom continent?

Dr. Desta Meghoo is proud mother of 10, grandmother to soon to be 14 grandchildren and a member of the Executive Advisory Board of Aphrihelios Global, a Pan-African cannabis company. She joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to talk about cannabis opportunities in Africa. She also talks about Jamaica, Ethiopia and her work as Managing Partner for the Bob Marley Foundation.

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Book Review - Light in the Shadow by James Bailey

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:39:00 +0000

Gaining strength from Epilepsy to inspire hemp research

James Bailey shares his experiences growing up with epilepsy in his book - Light in the Shadows. While reviewing his book Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons are inspired by his determination to overcome the pain, injuries, and suffering associated with this debilitating disease. They explain how he is now partnering with universities that are leading hemp and CBD disease prevention and treatment research.

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Father's Day salute to cannabis dads

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:34:00 +0000

Being a father is a privilege

Osiris Stephen is joined by other cannabis fathers on Clubhouse to talk about the joys of being a dad. He discusses the challenges and rewards of raising a special needs child with Justin Benton and Dan Humiston

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Dr Eric Mitchell | (Part 2)

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 13 May 2021 20:27:00 +0000

Dr Eric Mitchell (Part 1)

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 7 May 2021 20:23:00 +0000

The threat to the industrialized world cause cannabis to be demonized.

Dr. Eric Mitchell was only the third African American to finish the orthopedic program at the university of Pennsylvania joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to give us a history of cannabis and hemp and his work with CBD vitamins.

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Asa Waldstein | Supplement Advisory Group

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:19:00 +0000

Just because it's legal doesn't mean companies can say or do anything they like

For long-term success in the hemp industry companies must adhere to regulations. Asa Waldstein from Supplement Advisory Group joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to talk about helping supplement and hemp companies by providing regulatory and marketing risk analysis.

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Cecilia Sivertson | Nana's Secret

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 20:16:00 +0000

She replaced her epilepsy pharmaceuticals and is now seizure free.

Prescription epilepsy medications left Cecilia Sivertson with tremors, pain, and cloudy thinking so, in desperation, she tried cannabis and was amazed at the immediate and lasting results she experienced. She joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to talk about forming Nana's Secret to share her own infused beverages, creams, and tinctures with others.

Nico Marley | Lion X CBD

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 8 Apr 2021 20:12:00 +0000

Honoring his grandfather's legacy by creating a legacy of his own

With a goal to empower ambitious individuals with restorative wellness, Nico Marley founded Lion X CBD, a fascinating fusion of his unique life experiences, dedication, focus, and performance of a professional athlete combined with the natural wellness and gentle wisdom of his grandfather, music legend Bob Marley. Nico joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to talk about sharing his grandfather's belief of living life to the fullest, and that fully expressing your purpose requires you to honor your mind, body, and soul.

Renee Burwell | Pandora's Awakening

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:54:00 +0000

How the lack of sex in a relationship can spiral into a dark cycle of rejection and anxiety.

Sex is an aspect of humanity that is often taboo and looked negatively in many communities. Renee Burwell from Pandora's Awakening joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Stephen to explain how they assist with changing stigmatized and dysfunctional patterns and replace them with holistic and healthy tools, so that individuals and our larger community can live healthy mental and sexual lives.

Time of Reflection

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:50:00 +0000

Experiences during the first year of the covid-19 pandemic

Raising a special needs child in an apartment in NYC during the Corona virus is challenging. Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons stop to look back at the previous year and talk about both the hardships and the joys they've experienced.

Phil Giltner | NY Senator Brian Benjamin

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:24:00 +0000

The challenges with making a bill into a law

Tanshin's Bill S8191A would have made it so children in NY could have received their cannabis medicine while in school. Phil Giltner, the Director of Albany Operations for NY Senator Brian Benjamin is reunited with Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to talk about all the work they did trying to get this bill passed. During their discussions they touch on all the hurdles that must be overcome before a bill can become a law.

Arby Barroso | Green Roads

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:20:00 +0000

Green Roads scholarship program helps families in need

Arby Barroso joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to talk about the generous scholarship program that changed Aiden's life when our family was suffering through financial hardship. Green Roads into one of the largest privately-held CBD brands in the country.

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Rose Reif | Reif Counseling Services

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:13:00 +0000

Parents struggle to balance life, self, and relationships while caring for a child with special needs.

The Trauma/PTSD that parents who are raising a special needs child experience may often go undiagnosed. As a counselor, Rose Reif helps parents manage their trauma, she joins Osiris and Nina explains how ignoring their pain can have long-lasting effects.

Dr Becky Lynn | Evora Women's Health

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 4 Feb 2021 17:08:00 +0000

How does cannabis effect sex

Dr. Becky Lynn, the Founder and CEO of the Evora Women’s Health as well as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Louis University joins Osiris and Nina. She discusses the effects of cannabis on sexual function in women and the relationship between marijuana use prior to sex.

Robert Brown | Greenway DNA

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:02:00 +0000

Saliva can be used to reveal your specific Endocannabinoid system needs.

It's now possible to analyze 20 genes and 40 genetic variants associated with Endocannabinoid responses to determining necessary dosages of CBD and other cannabinoids. Robert Brown, Chief Development Officer for Greenway DNA joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to discuss working to expand plant-based medicinal practices and medicinal cannabis initiatives through education and the platform created through Greenway and his time in the cannabis space.

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Brian Higuera | ECHO Connection

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Nobody should feel alone when making healthcare decisions.

Brian Higuera the President of the non-profit ECHO Connection joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons. He shares his deep connection to CBD as it has played a large role in improving the life of his special needs daughter, Sadie. In his role with ECHO Connection, he leads his executive team in organizing fundraisers, managing donation funds, connecting with families in need, overseeing product delivery and gaining supporters through social media and digital marketing.

Parisa Rad | Marijuana Momma | 420 Skincare

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:56:00 +0000

A special needs child propelled “The Marijuana Momma” into the industry

After spinal fusion surgery to correct scoliosis left her then 15-year-old daughter Yazzy with a rare, life-threatening condition characterized by chronic abdominal pain, Parisa Rad's search for palliatives led her to Cannabis (Medicinal Marijuana). She joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to tell her family's story and how after witnessing her daughter’s dramatic improvement, Parisa decided to leverage her marketing experience to re-brand the maligned Cannabis industry through ongoing advocacy and education of the public on the benefits of medicinal marijuana.

Gail Valentine | Gail's Virtual Hub

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 7 Jan 2021 16:53:00 +0000

Using her experience with epilepsy to help others

Epilepsy Advocate, Gail Valentine joins Osiris and Nina to talk about her life's journey coping with Epilepsy. She shares stories of growing up in Jamaica and the challenges she faced from childhood to adulthood which shaped and inspired her and made it her mission to fight stigma, mistreatment, and ignorance.

Trauma

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:49:00 +0000

Trauma cause by caring for a chronically ill family member

Our topic today is about childhood and dealing with trauma. Whether raising a child with a chronic illness and or dealing with past issues most people don't realize the mental and physical toll we've suffered. Osiris and Nina open up about their trauma and how they're managing it.

Mieko Hester-Perez | Global Autism & Cannabis Healthcare Ambassador | Part 2

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:46:00 +0000

Mother turns to cannabis to help her autistic son

20 years of legal experience and over 15 years of special education knowledge, make Mieko Hester-Perez a modern day “warrior mom”. She joins Osiris and Nina for part 2 of a two-part interview about the unconventional and holistic treatment she used to help her son on the autism spectrum.

Mieko Hester-Perez | Global Autism & Cannabis Healthcare Ambassador | Part 1

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:35:00 +0000

Mother turns to cannabis to help her autistic son

20 years of legal experience and over 15 years of special education knowledge, make Mieko Hester-Perez a modern day “warrior mom”. She joins Osiris and Nina for part 1 of a two-part interview about the unconventional and holistic treatment she used to help her son on the autism spectrum.

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Dr. Paloma Lehfeldt | Vireo Health | Part 1

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:17:00 +0000

Ending the chronic pain leading to opioid dependence cycle.

Dr. Paloma Lehfeldt serves as a Medical Science and Patient Liaison for Vireo Health. Having an expertise in neuroscience, she speak to Osiris and Nina about her interest in pain management/analgesia in the endocannabinoid system and helping overcoming chronic pain without opiods.

Dario Herrera | Mickie's Miracle

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:14:00 +0000

Creating global Pediatric Epilepsy awareness, education and advocacy in order to help families stop fighting a ghost.

Dario Herrera Executive Director of Mickie's Miracle Foundation joins Osiris and Nina to talk about leading Mickie’s Miracles in the pediatric epilepsy space. He shares their mission to bring awareness about epilepsy, advocate for families and assure communities have level 4 Epilepsy Centers.

Hannah Deacon | Medical Cannabis Campaigner

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:07:00 +0000

Admitted to hospital 48 times in 2016

Hannah Deacon's son Alfie has a rare form of epilepsy called PCDH19 which caused him to suffer through up to 500 life-threatening seizures a month. She joins Osiris and Nina to talk about how treating her son with cannabis has nearly eliminated his seizures. She also discusses her fight to ensure patients access to cannabis throughout the UK.

Nikki Lawley | Nikki And The Plant

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 00:01:00 +0000

Overcoming personal health issues with cannabis

Nikki Lawley who was a Nurse Practioner in a pediatric office. She joins Osiris and Nina to share the story of how a head bump led to medical complications and moved her to cannabis to treat what became more than what she expected.

Mae Bereal | LAV8 CBD

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Mon, 9 Nov 2020 23:56:00 +0000

She had an angel watching over her.

A single mother of 4 with a passion for the Plant, Mae Bereal from LAV8 CBD joins Osiris and Nina to tell the story of how she acquired 4 different licenses in California. Her David vs Goliath industry journey is a story of overcoming adversity.

Joshua Cartagenova Part 2

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 5 Nov 2020 23:52:00 +0000

Promoting workplace diversity

Joshua Cartagenova from Calyx joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons for the second of two interviews about workplace diversity. Based in Philly, Josh talks about how diversity is at the forefront of some companies and not even on the radar for others.

Joshua Cartagenova Part 1

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 22:49:00 +0000

Promoting workplace diversity

Joshua Cartagenova from Calyx joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons for the first of two interviews about workplace diversity. Based in Philly, Josh talks about how diversity is at the forefront of some companies and not even on the radar for others.

Bruce Linton

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 22:45:00 +0000

The founder of the worlds largest cannabis company.

As the founder a Canopy Growth Corp, Bruce Linton has experienced all aspects of running a cannabis business. He joins Osiris an Nina to share his opinions on the responsibilities that cannabis companies should assume, he also share some cannabis economic predictions.

Dr Chris Adlakha | Grand Ave Pharmacy | Part 2

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 22:38:00 +0000

Developing custom pharmaceutical-grade CBD products

Dr. Chris Adlakha is working with the medical community to increase the safety and efficacy of CBD products. In Part 2 of this two-part interview he speaks with Osiris and Nina about the work he's doing at his four compounding pharmacies in Austin, Texas. He discusses developing custom pharmaceutical-grade CBD products in their state-certified pharmaceutical lab.

Dr Chris Adlakha | Grand Ave Pharmacy | Part 1

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 8 Oct 2020 22:34:00 +0000

One pharmacist pushing for more stringent hemp regulations.

Dr. Chris Adlakha is working with the medical community to increase the safety and efficacy of CBD products. In Part 1 of this two-part interview he speaks with Osiris and Nina about the work he's doing at his four compounding pharmacies in Austin, Texas. He discusses developing custom pharmaceutical-grade CBD products in their state-certified pharmaceutical lab.

Dr Zora DeGrandpre | East County Natural Medicine | Part 2

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 2 Oct 2020 01:32:00 +0000

Holistic alternative to pharmaceuticals Part 2

Dr. Zora DeGrandpre works with patients to minimize their use of pharmacologic medicines while maximizing their health and wellness using a number of natural alternatives to various prescription medications. She joins Osiris and Nina to talk about using her neutropath medical experience with a holistic approach and CBD from Leafreport.

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conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 01:30:00 +0000

Holistic alternative to pharmaceuticals

Alex and Shifra Klein | Mitzva Wellness | Part 2

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 01:23:00 +0000

The second half of the Mitzva Wellness story

Mitzva can be defined in short as an individual act of human kindness. Alex and Shifra Klein would not accept that there was no cure for their son who was diagnosed with Level 3 Autism on his second birthday. Despite negative pressure from some members of their community they pressed forward to help their son and others with CBD. They join Osiris and Nina to talk about the journey that lead to the creation of Mitzva Wellness the very first Kosher Certified CBD Brand. Part 2

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Alex and Shifra Klein | Mitzva Wellness | Part 1

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 01:20:00 +0000

How this kosher edibles company began as an at-home treatment for Autism

Wedding Anniversary and cannabis reflections

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 4 Sep 2020 01:15:00 +0000

A 10-year journey into the unknown founded on love and strengthen by adversity

On their ten year wedding anniversary Osiris and Nina reflect on having each others backs through the ups and downs and doubts. Throughout all the challenges and uncertainties that they faced, their love for each other and their dedication to Aiden kept their family together.

Shayda Torabi | Restart CBD

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:02:00 +0000

Being hit by a car helped her find her calling

Shayda Torabi - Co-Founders of Restart CBD in Austin, Texas who was hit by a car and didn't know what her life would become after the accident. With a strong family unit and a supportive mother by her side, Shayda recovered using CBD. Since then she's found her calling to help as many people from Austin and beyond. Shayda joins Osiris and Nina to share her journey from the unknown to the path that cannabis has placed her on.

Mark Neumann | Lake Time CBD

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:59:00 +0000

From defending our freedom to defending our access to CBD

LakeTime CBD Solutions in Livingston, TN is owned and operated by a family of veterans. Mark Neumann retired from the US Navy Submarine Force after a 20-year career as a Chief Electronics Technician in 2008. His wife Denise, a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy Nurse Corps retires after 30 years of service in 2018 and their son Casey served as a mehanic in the US Coast Guard. They created their store and website after having a tremendously positive experience with CBD. They share their story with Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons and why there mission is to provide the highest quality Hemp and CBD products at the lowest prices. "Medicine should never be expensive."

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David Hess | Tress Capital

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 00:51:00 +0000

Investor overcomes cancer, twice!

Many people in the cannabis industry today were first introduced to the vast benefits of medical cannabis while undergoing cancer treatments. David Hess, a two-time cancer survivor believes that cannabis saved his life and has now dedicated himself to furthering research, awareness, and business opportunities in the expanding cannabis industry. He joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to share the story of his journey and to talk about Tress Capital a company that he co-funded to help other cannabis entrepreneurs finance their dreams.

Janel Ralph | Harmony

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 7 Aug 2020 00:42:00 +0000

CBD born from a mother's love.

Pharmaceuticals had failed Janel Ralph’s daughter Harmony, as had impure hemp-derived cannabidiol products. However, Janel knew there was hope in hemp for Harmony and others like her, so she persevered. She joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to to tell the story that led to the the creation of her company Harmony which is one of the only CBD company to be FDA and USDA organic certified.

Justin & Mollie Benton | 101CBD

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:32:00 +0000

Family crisis turns into a family crusade to help others.

An interview with husband and wife, Justin and Mollie Benton of 101CBD.org who sought answers to help their only son with autism have a healthy life. They shared their journey into the unknown with the support of Justin's mom and utilizing the hemp plant as part of the daily regiment. They talk about managing a beautiful growing family, their booming CBD business and Justin's hectic work schedule.

Jessie Gill | Marijuana Mommy

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Sat, 4 Jul 2020 00:23:00 +0000

Medical cannabis and CBD is not a one-size-fits-all medical solution. Finding the correct type and dose often requires some trial and error which can be confusing and frustration. Jessie Gill, a registered nurse joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to talk about how her life-changing experience with medical cannabis inspired her to create Marijuana Mommy to help others achieve relief.

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Christopher Harris | King Buddha CBD

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:20:00 +0000

Chris Harris Co-Founder of King Buddha CBD joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to talk about his CBD products designed as a healthy, all natural alternative. He shares his journey, from start up to landing major partnerships with mainstream lifestyle brands.

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Oren Levy | Green Angel CBD

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:17:00 +0000

NYPD mistakenly seized 106 pounds of hemp assuming that it was marijuana. Oren Levy the owner of Brooklyn based Green Angel CBD is a licensed recovery coach who uses natural medicine as one of his tools to help people get off opioids and other harmful drugs. He joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to talk about his hemp career and his struggles to get the police eventually returned his seized hemp.

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Conversations with Nina about lessons learned during the lockdown...

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 4 Jun 2020 23:58:00 +0000

NYC is the epicenter of the Covid-19 crisis and the devastating impact the virus has had on it's residence is tragic. Osiris Stephen finds his inner Larry King and interviews his wife, Nina Simmons about what its been like to live through NYS unprecedented Stay-At-Home mandate. Nina's "The Glass Is Half Full" attitude of how life in isolation has actually improved her life is inspiring.

Alicia Wilson | Covid-19 social impacts

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 14 May 2020 23:56:00 +0000

The Covid-19 Stay-At-Home mandate is magnifying the frequency of many destructive social issues. Alicia Wilson join Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to discuss the troubling rise in domestic violence, child and alcohol abuse. She talks about her work helping people manage the stress and anxiety created by the crisis..

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Leo Bridgewater

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 6 May 2020 22:19:00 +0000

22 veterans commit suicide in America every day. After serving multiple tours of duty in Iraq Leo Bridgewater has experienced the devastating effects of Post-Traumatic Stress. He joins Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons to talk about his efforts as the National Director of Veterans Outreach with Minorities For Medical Marijuana to pass legislation to support his fellow soldiers.

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COVID-19 on 420 | Remembering Charlotte Figi

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:07:00 +0000

Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons are still in their home in Harlem waiting for NYC to lift it's "Stay-At-Home" order. They pay tribute to Charlotte Figi and her courageous and inspirational fight to educate the world about CBD's benefits. They also talk about the surreal aspect of this year's 420 celebration in NYC.

Dealing with quarantine in NYC

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 3 Apr 2020 22:04:00 +0000

Life has dramatically changed in just a couple of weeks since the Stay at Home order went into place in NYC. Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons describe a typical day for their family and the changes they've made adjusting to the Corona Virus quarantine. They explore many of the unexpected challenges and frustrations but they also highlight many of the unexpected benefits.

Quarantine and Anxiety

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:01:00 +0000

NYC is in lock-down to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons are using this time to reconnect as a family and to recharge their batteries. They talk about coping with the dynamics of managing their life with their family confined to their house.

Love Languages

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 6 Mar 2020 22:56:00 +0000

Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons talk about their son Aiden having Grand Mal seizures in the middle of the night while he was sleeping. They discuss the changes they made to help him including the type of CBD, the dose and how they administered it. During the second half of the show they talk about The 5 Love Languages and how they can incorporate some of it's principles into the relationship.

House Hunting in 2020

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 22:53:00 +0000

Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons are back from their short hiatus. They took a break from their weekly podcast over the holidays to spend time with their family and to look for a new home. They share their challenges of trying to find a home in Long Island that meets each of their needs while providing services for Aiden.

Marriage expectations

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:49:00 +0000

Life after the wedding is an adventure and living with another person is not always easy. Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons discuss their preconceived marriage expectations. They discuss how Aiden's illness tested their marriage and ultimately made it stronger.

Selecting the right CBD & what's a 'Balance Bike'?

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 9 Oct 2019 21:43:00 +0000

Selecting the correct CBD is challenging. There are many different brands using different types of CBD, some with additives, some without. The process becomes even more complicated when the patient is a child. Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons share stories and provide guidance from their ongoing struggle to find the correct type of CBD for their son.

Kindergarten, the second time around

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 2 Oct 2019 21:39:00 +0000

Aiden Stephen's epileptic seizures disrupted his development to a point where he was not keeping pace with his classmates. Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons talk about all the factors that helped them make their decision to have Aiden repeat Kindergarten. After three weeks of school their very difficult decision seems to be working, Aiden is doing great.

Reviewing each others private episodes

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 21:35:00 +0000

Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons hosted the previous two episodes by themselves and shared their private thoughts, fears, frustrations and hopes for their special needs son. After listening to each other's individual episodes they are back together to reflect on each other's episode. It's a brutally honest exercise that reveals many issues that were not previously discussed.

Cannabis Mom

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 21:31:00 +0000

Nina Simmons' son Aiden was diagnosed with severe epilepsy before his first birthday. The emotional and physical tolls this devastating illness took on her family were often overwhelming. Today Nina speak about what she went through and continues to go through building a normal life for her family. She shares painfully honest thoughts that other mothers of special needs children will appreciate.

Cannabis Dad

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 4 Sep 2019 21:28:00 +0000

Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons' son Aiden was diagnosed with severe childhood epilepsy when he was an infant. The challenge of helping their child through this devastating illness placed an enormous strain on their family. Osiris talks about supporting his wife and son through this horrible ordeal and the personal toll it has taken on him.

Decriminalization

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 21:27:00 +0000

Thousands of American are serving time in jail for breaking marijuana laws that no longer exist. What happens to these prisoners as states pass laws to decriminalize cannabis? Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons tackle this topic by they reviewing the currently federal drug schedule and talking about various solutions.

Stigma & Black Family

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 21:12:00 +0000

It is going to take a lot of effort for the world to overcome 70 years of negative cannabis propaganda. Despite the mountains of evidence and supporting research, a large portion of the population is still reluctant to accept cannabis as a legitimate medicine. As a black family raising a special needs child, Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons have witnessed the stigma first-hand. They talk about some of their unsettling experiences and how they've persevered.

Tanshins Bill S8191#01 D

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:09:00 +0000

Aiden Stephen suffers from a severe form of epilepsy causing him to have over 100 seizures per day. He was diagnosis as an infant and fortunately CBD helps substantially reduce his seizures. He was one of the youngest patients in NYS to receive a medical marijuana card and he is treated by a doctor who prescribes the medicine. On his first day of kindergarten the school nurse refused to administer his medicine. Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons would not accept this and contacted their elected officials and ultimately created a Bill in the NYS Senate. Today's episode is the story of Tanshins Bill S8191#01

Neuroplasticity

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 7 Aug 2019 21:07:00 +0000

Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons talk about taking advantage of basic daily occurrences to help their son overcome his challenges. Asking him to use different hands or different feet to perform tasks helped him improve is fine and gross motor skills. Asking him to count stairs or name every object in their house helped him develop his brain. Overtime they learned that what they did was not nearly as important as how frequently they did it. Osiris and Nina continue to prove that by working together ordinary parents can overcome and do the extraordinary.

Managing postpartum depression with cannabis

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 21:05:00 +0000

After giving birth to their son Aiden, Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons suffered from postpartum depression. She learned that this very common and often misdiagnosed condition impacts over 13% of women for up to one year after giving birth. Osiris Stephen talks about how as a husband he felt helpless & confused, Doctors are have great success prescribing cannabis to their postpartum patients.

Postpartum Sex and Cannabis

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 21:01:00 +0000

Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons share very personal, very intimate details about their sex lives. After Aiden was born Nina was not interested in having sex which confused and frustrated Osiris. When Aiden was diagnosed with epilepsy their lives were understandably turned upside down. The stress of managing his illness further extended their intimacy prohibition. They talk about how using cannabis to help them reconnect and ultimately save their marriage.

Using cannabis to help manage the stress of raising a child with epilepsy

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 23:42:00 +0000

Raising a child with epilepsy is overwhelming and puts a strain on the entire family. Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons talk about how the stress impacted them both individually and as a couple. They open up and share intimate and very personal stories about how cannabis helped them save their marriage. Their honesty is refreshing and inspirational.

Combining CBD with a proper diet

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 23:36:00 +0000

By combining CBD with a strict diet, Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons were about to find relief for their son, suffering from epilepsy. They talk about how various diets including the Ketogenics diet worked and candidly share their successes and failures. They also reveal some honest, lighthearted, new parents, intimacy frustrations.

Getting the correct CBD dose takes a lot of trial & error

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 3 Jul 2019 23:33:00 +0000

Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons continue the story of how they are helping their son find relief from Epilepsy with CBD. Today they talk about the challenges they faced determining how much CBD they needed to give their son. They discovered that being one of the first families to blast the CBD trail meant there wasn't a road map to follow. They realized that the best way to isolate what was working and what wasn't working was to track everything. All aspects of their sons life was recorded including how many seizure he had, how severe his seizures were, how his mood changed, how his energy level changed... They found some guidance from The Realm Of Care After a lot of trial and error they eventually got their son's CBD dosing dialed-in but accept that they must constantly monitor and adjust the dose.

Events leading to their son being diagnosed with Epilepsy

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen & Nina Simmons) — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 23:29:00 +0000

Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons baby boy was normal and by all accounts perfectly healthy until he experienced his first seizure. Nina and Osiris share, in detail how their son's seizures became more frequent and more severe. They talk about feeling helpless as they watched their son's seizure increase from zero to over 100 per day in less than four months. Unfortunately, their gut wrenching story is not isolated, many families are going through the exact journey today. Hopefully, their story will help and comfort other struggling families.

Preview: Parents using CBD to help their sick child

conx@podconx.com (Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons) — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 16:56:00 +0000

In this episode we meet Osiris Stephen and Nina Simmons. Two working professionals, living in NYC who were thrust into every parent's nightmare when their baby was diagnosed with a severe form of epilepsy. Knowing how helpless and alone they felt throughout their journey they decided to share their story hoping to give other families with a sick child comfort. Using cannabis CBD to treat sick children is controversial and has not been approved by the medical community. Osiris and Nina believe that by sharing their journey they will generate more CBD research.