Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis

In this episode of Joint Session, host Herb Barbot brings together a powerful panel conversation on veterans and cannabis, featuring Dr. Jaclyn Schneider, former VA physician and palliative care specialist, Ryan “420 Chief” Johnson, a retired Navy chief and founder of Break Stigmas, and Robb Harmon, founder of Veterans Cannabis Care. Together, they explore the evolving relationship between veterans and cannabis—moving from stigma and silence to more open conversations around healing and alternative care. The discussion dives into the realities veterans face with traditional treatments like opioids, the growing role cannabis plays in managing PTSD, pain, and mental health, and the systemic barriers that still exist within federal policy and the VA system. They also highlight the importance of education, access, and community support, while sharing real-world insights on how cannabis is being used as a pathway toward recovery, stability, and improved quality of life for veterans across the country.

Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis is produced by Herb Barbot, with executive production and marketing by Simlev Media.

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