Cannabis and the Next Generation

Creating Space For Vulnerability

In the next 20 min you will learn how honest conversations and safe spaces can help people heal from mental health struggles and emotional isolation. Our guest, Marine Corps veteran and mental health advocate Mark Ross, shares his journey with PTSD, breaking the stigma around vulnerability for Black men, and why “guiding” others matters more than simply teaching them.

Healing Starts with a Conversation

In the next 20 minutes, we sit down with Marine Corps veteran, mental health advocate, and podcast host Mark Ross for an important conversation on mental health, vulnerability, and speaking your truth. Mark shares his personal journey with PTSD, the challenges of suffering in silence, and what led him to turn his pain into purpose. We discuss the stigma surrounding mental health, especially among men, and why creating safe spaces for honest conversations matters. Mark also explains how guidance, community, and opening up can change lives. If you've ever felt like you had to carry everything on your own, this episode is for you.

Avoiding the self negotiation trap

In the next 20 minutes you will learn how to recognize the self-negotiation trap and why breaking promises to yourself can erode self-trust. Our guest, Jennifer Sack, explains how nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and small aligned actions can help you overcome fear, stop procrastinating, and create lasting change. Learn practical strategies for following through on your goals and building confidence in yourself one step at a time. JenniferSack.com

How to Think About Foreign Policy

In the next 20 minutes you will learn how to better understand foreign policy, evaluate political information, and think critically about world events. Our guest, Ronald B., shares insights from decades of experience in diplomacy, national security, and international relations while discussing the conflict with Iran and the importance of balanced analysis. Learn where to find reliable information and how to separate facts from political noise.

Cannabis and the Next Generation

In the next 20 minutes, you will gain a clearer understanding of how cannabis use is impacting young people and shaping their choices, habits, and future opportunities. Our guest Jason Tremco, a retired U.S. Army veteran, educator, and author of The Green Glitch: What’s Behind the Devil’s Lettuce, breaks down what he has witnessed firsthand from thousands of young people as a recruiter and now as a high school teacher. The Green Glitch: What's Behind the Devil's Lettuce [https://www.amazon.com/Green-Glitch-Behind-Devils-Lettuce/dp/B0GW9GWVPF]