Cannabis for Pain: Beyond the Smoke and Mirrors
From Olympic triathlete to groundbreaking cannabis researcher, Dr. Joanna Zeiger's journey challenges everything we think we know about pain management and athletic performance. Join us for a fascinating conversation that spans from the debut of triathlon at the 2000 Sydney Olympics to the cutting edge of cannabis science.
Dr. Zeiger shares her remarkable transition from skeptic to advocate, sparked by a devastating bike accident that changed her life's trajectory. With equal parts scientific rigor and self-deprecating humor (including a memorable first encounter with a THC patch that left her "so high, I couldn't even remember my name"), she explores the complex landscape of medical cannabis research and its potential to transform pain management.
Whether you're curious about sports medicine, the future of cannabis research or just want to hear why Snoop Dogg might have been the MVP of the Paris Olympics coverage, this episode delivers unexpected insights and compelling stories from the intersection of elite athletics and groundbreaking science.
This isn't just another conversation about cannabis – it's a deep dive into how personal experience and scientific inquiry can challenge our preconceptions and possibly reshape the future of pain management.