Meagan Lynn Pilawski - Episode 50 - MCST 2021 Candidate, Patient Advocate

Jacques Theron - Episode 51

Jacques Theron - Breathwork Facilitator Jacques was born in Australia in 1971. He has degrees in Architecture and psychology/languages. Since 1996 he has been working as a Breathwork Facilitator, trained as a Rebirther. He has a continued and active interest in astrology, mythology, shamanic practices and oil painting. Jacques’ focus in sessions and workshops is to facilitate inner transformation geared towards concrete shifts in day-to-day life - thus allowing greater well-being, purposeful existence and spiritual growth. He is currently based in São Paulo (Brazil), and runs regular workshops worldwide. jacquestheron265@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/BookOfFloatingPages https://www.instagram.com/floatingpages_/ https://www.floatingpages.com/

Meagan Lynn Pilawski - Episode 50 - MCST 2021 Candidate, Patient Advocate

Meagan is an MCST 2021 Candidate in the inaugural class. She previously worked as an oncology/palliative care nurse but her career was put to a halt when her progressive MS diagnosis turned into a cycle of medications and bad habits. Through perseverance and finding what works for her, she has gotten off all pharmaceuticals, has found work in the industry, and has found that cannabis has become a necessary tool on her spiritual journey as well. Links/Info: * LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/meagan-pilawski-24431065 [http://linkedin.com/in/meagan-pilawski-24431065] * Facebook: www.facebook.com/meagan.pilawski.1 [http://www.facebook.com/meagan.pilawski.1] * Instagram: meaggyjane420 * Email: pilawski@mail.usf.edu

Taylor Hayes - NurseMARK - Episode 49

Episode 49 - Taylor Hayes   Taylor is a psychiatric registered nurse, holistic health coach, Reiki practitioner, yoga & Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, medical cannabis educator, and mental health nurse practitioner/nursing education graduate student. She is the founder of the International Association of Psychedelic Nursing non-profit organization and Hope Network Health, holistic psychedelic medicine company. She is a member of the American Cannabis Nurses Association & American Holistic Nurses Association. Taylor lives as the "mushroom queen" with her partner Allen and many exotic pet companions at Fungi Farm in Dadeville, AL.    Takeaways: Small town girl goes to college and finds mushrooms clear her depression How different cultures have used psychedelics for thousands of years How the various types differ and how intention and location affect experience Blending of Western Medicine and plant based medicine The new field of psychedelic medicine in the mental health space Links/Info: Website: https://www.psychedelicnursing.org LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-hayes-bsn-rn-9a5552165/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tayhay Instagram: @psy.nurse Email: taylorleighhayes12@gmail.com

Mike "Zappy" Zapolin - NurseMARK - Episode 48

Zappy is a well-known psychedelic advocate whose film "The Reality Of Truth" has been seen by millions of viewers. It is projected that in the near future more than one million people will have journeyed inside their minds using master healing plants as a direct result of watching the film. As an advocate, Zappy penned a January 2017 full page ad in the New York Times asking President Trump to make the opiate epidemic a first 100 days issue. The letter provided scientific studies related to using low-dose ketamine treatments for depression and ibogaine to break heroin and meth addictions.   Zappy is a regular guest of the media. Playboy magazine wrote a feature on him titled "Meet the Man Who Wants to Change the World With Psychedelics." As an entrepreneur, Zappy is the founder of major internet brands including Beer.com, Music.com, CreditCards.com, Diamond.com, Computer.com, and many more Takeaways: How a super successful internet guru found psychedelics for healing and expanding consciousness. Creating the documentary “The Reality of Truth” and the why behind it (seen by millions). His latest endeavors - mindarmy.org and ketaMD. How ketamine could be the miracle drug that solves the mental health crisis. Zappy’s efforts to convince President Trump to make psychedelic medicine available to all through an Executive Order. Links/Info: Website: https://www.mindarmy.org Website: https://ketamd.com Email: zappy@mindarmy.org

Viridiana Edward - NurseMARK - Episode 47

Episode 47 - Viridiana Edwards   Viridiana (Vee)is a born and raised El Paso Texas native. At the age of 17 she joined the U.S. Army. In 2009, she received orders to deploy to Kandahar, Afghanistan. In June of 2015, Viridiana received a medical retirement from the U.S. Army after 10 years of service due to injuries that were sustained while serving in Afghanistan from 2009-2010.    Viridiana sought treatment for her injuries with The Department of Veterans Affairs. Unfortunately, she was prescribed pharmaceutical medications that ended up harming her instead of helping her. Following her husbands advice, Viridiana looked to CBD for help and found relief. Viridiana began making her own CBD products at home that helped her significantly. As a result, CannaVi Hemp was founded. Currently Viridiana is in the nations first M.S. in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics with The University of Maryland, Baltimore. Viridiana recently also designed a Texas resident medical cannabis study. The results from her study will be shared with The Foundation for Informed Texas and Texas Veterans for Medical Marijauana access and legislators in an effort empower them with educated and compassionate decisions regarding medical cannabis access in Texas.   Takeaways: Vee’s personal story of finding cannabis as an effective alternative to pharmaceuticals after battlefield injury while serving our country in Afghanistan. The current state of cannabis in Texas. Vee’s current research project that will provide data that is crucial to helping legalize cannabis in Texas and other states. How a personal journey has turned into a business helping others.   Links/Info: Website: https://www.cannavihemp.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viridiana-edwards-b8443b82/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viridiana.edwards/