In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk shares a 2025 year-in-review and announces exciting news about teaching a cannabis chemistry and pharmacology course at Vermont State University next Spring. Riley then dives into a Q&A packed with highly requested cannabis education topics, answering real listener questions about nanoemulsification safety, whether CBN truly helps with sleep, and the pros and cons of dabbing concentrates.
She also breaks down how to talk to family about cannabis use, the science behind THC:CBD ratios, why “indica vs. sativa” is largely a myth, and how different strain chemistries influence effects. Riley explains the difference between live resin vs. live rosin vape cartridges, how nano cannabis products work in the body, and whether already-vaped cannabis is still edible or effective.
If you are curious about cannabis science, consumption methods, harm reduction, or understanding how cannabinoids and terpenes really work, this episode is packed with practical insights. Riley closes with a warm holiday message and a look ahead at what’s coming in 2026.
Topics covered: cannabis chemistry, nano THC safety, CBN for sleep, dabbing benefits, THC/CBD ratios, terpene science, talking about cannabis with family, live resin vs. live rosin, cannabis education, pharmacology, cannabis myths, and more.
Chapters
00:00 Reflecting on the Year and Future Plans
02:47 Q&A: Exploring Cannabis and Pharmacology
05:56 Creating Custom Cannabis Experiences
08:27 Understanding CBN and Its Effects
10:37 Dabbing: Benefits and Drawbacks
26:37 Understanding Dabs: Pros and Cons
29:03 Coming Out of the Green Closet
32:36 Engaging with the Cannabis Science Community
35:11 Balancing THC with CBD
38:47 THC and Seizure Treatment
41:16 Debunking the Indica vs. Sativa Myth
46:12 Vape Cartridges: Live Resin vs. Live Rosin
52:03 Using Vaped Cannabis for Edibles
VTSU Course Information:
For non-matriculated students (those not fully enrolled in VTSU), form:
https://connect.vermontstate.edu/register/NonMatricStudents
Section and Number: HUM-2710-S01, Course 1 title: Cannabis as Medicine
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