BIOACTIVE
Cannabis, Psychedelics, Toxins, Pharmaceuticals & other Bioactive substances. From current research to community stories. Hosted by Ph.D. research scientist and educator Dr. Riley Kirk. Request topics and guests: BioactivePodcast.com
Recent Episodes
Sept. 19, 2025
Cannabis and Geriatric Care with Dr. Janice Makela, MD PART TWO: Sleep & Mental Health
In part two of Dr. Riley Kirk's conversation with Dr. Janice Makela, MD, they discuss cannabis use among the elderly for sleep and mental health matters.
Sept. 5, 2025
Cannabis and Geriatric Care with Dr. Janice Makela
Dr. Janice Makela discusses Cannabis and Geriatric Care: Dosing, Consumption, and Special Health Considerations
Aug. 22, 2025
Dry Herb Vaping with Jürgen Bickel | STORZ & BICKEL + Volcano & Mighty Giveaway
In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast , I sit down with Jürgen Bickel , Managing Director and Co-Founder of STORZ & BICKEL , the legendary German company behind the Volcano , Mighty , Venty and Crafty vaporizers. We dive ...
Aug. 8, 2025
Devin Melnyk: From Grower to Cannabis Tech Start Up
Host Dr. Riley Kirk speaks with Devin Melnyks about his experience navigating both the grower and tech start up spaces in the cannabis industry, and his new app called HiNote.ai.
July 25, 2025
Cannabis is Personalized Medicine with Lauren Avenius at Mary Jane Berlin
This week we are headed to Germany, this podcast was recorded at the world's largest cannabis expo called Mary Jane Berlin. I had the opportunity to jointly host and record a podcast with Lauren Avenius, the CEO of Node Labs....
July 11, 2025
How Animals Medicate with Dr. Jaap De Roode
In this conversation, host Dr. Riley Kirk and guest Dr. Jaap De Roode discuss the fascinating field of zoo pharmacognosy, exploring how animals medicate themselves using natural substances. He shares insights from his researc...
June 27, 2025
#NAPTIME with Dr. Miyabe Shields: Exploring Cannabis Science and Community
Join us for a deep dive into the world of cannabis science with Dr. Miyabe Shields and host Dr. Riley Kirk cofounders of the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy. NAP is a nonprofit focused on studying the real world uses of cann...
June 13, 2025
Cannabis, Pregnancy, Fertility and Breastfeeding: A neuropharmacologist’s perspective with Dr. Michele Ross
In this conversation, Dr. Michele Ross discusses the complexities of cannabis use during pregnancy, sharing her personal experiences and insights as a neuropharmacologist and fibromyalgia patient. The discussion highlights th...
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