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10/17/2026

What if the future of cannabis isn't about getting higher, but about feeling better?

On this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with Flavia Cassani and Michael Steinmetz, the husband-and-wife founders of FK+, a functional cannabinoid wellness brand on a mission to move the conversation from stigma to science.

Michael and Flavia are rethinking how cannabinoids can fit into everyday wellness by combining them with adaptogens and nootropics in formulations designed around specific functions.

From SLEEP+ and ENERGY+ to RELAX+ and FOCUS+, FK+ is challenging the traditional cannabis conversation by putting intention, formulation and the consumer experience front and center.

In this episode:

The inspiration behind FK+ and the lessons learned from Flow Kana

Why functional cannabinoids could represent the next evolution of cannabis wellness

The science and philosophy behind combining cannabinoids, adaptogens and nootropics

How FK+ approaches formulation, dosing and the consumer experience

Why moving from "Stigma to Science" matters for the future of the industry

The challenges of cannabis regulation, public perception and mainstream acceptance

What it's really like building a business as husband and wife

What's next for FK+ and the future of functional wellness

Join us for a conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation and the changing role of cannabinoids in modern wellness.

https://youtu.be/JHJxGBvT_5o?si=SIOB72KrV4iDcLIM

10/09/2026

Thanks to Dawn @ Roots and Stones I was able to obtain some infusions to add to my pain balm. We now have Castor oil as a base and Arnica oil and Comfrey oil. Brings a lot to the party for sure!

10/06/2026

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Rant over, here is our latest g***a academic research!! ⬇️

Most people think cannabis means THC or C*D. CBG research shows the plant has much more potential.

Cannabis produces CBGA, an important starting material the plant uses to make several cannabinoids:

• CBGA → THC
• CBGA → C*D
• CBGA → CBC

Researchers showed that genetics can change this process. In CBG-dominant plants, changes affecting cannabinoid-producing enzymes can leave more CBGA available to accumulate, ultimately creating CBG-rich plants.

Why this matters

Instead of trying to make one cannabis variety produce everything, breeders can develop specialized plants with specific chemical profiles.

• CBG-focused varieties
• CBC-focused varieties
• C*D-focused varieties
• THC-focused varieties
• Other specialized cannabinoid chemotypes

Cornell trials also showed an important lesson: not every commercial CBG variety is genetically stable. Some plants produced unexpected cannabinoid profiles, demonstrating why breeding must be backed by genetic selection and chemical testing.

The Bigger Opportunity

Think of cannabis as a biological manufacturing platform.

Choose the cannabinoid → select the genetics → breed stable plants → verify with laboratory testing → grow for the target market.

Purpose-bred plants could ultimately mean more of the desired cannabinoid per crop, less unwanted material and potentially easier downstream processing.

CBG is more than another cannabinoid. It demonstrates how cannabis can be bred around chemistry, creating different plants for different future markets.

Source: Crawford et al., Horticulture Research (2021), CBGA-dominant cannabis genetics.
Read the peer-reviewed study⁠

Additional source: Cornell University CBG H**p Cultivar Trial.
Read the Cornell trial⁠

10/03/2026

This guy should put the hammer down on any Nay sayers!

Survivor winner Ethan Zohn has faced challenges far beyond reality television.
In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Ethan — former professional soccer player, two-time cancer survivor, humanitarian and cannabis advocate — for a candid conversation about survival, serious illness, medical cannabis and finding purpose in the hardest moments of life.

Ethan opens up about his cancer journey, undergoing aggressive treatment and stem-cell transplants, and how cannabis became part of his experience managing some of the physical and emotional challenges surrounding treatment. He and Montel compare their experiences as patients who became outspoken medical cannabis advocates at a time when the stigma surrounding the plant was very different.

They also dig into responsible cannabis use, patient education, youth prevention, the changing attitudes toward cannabis in professional sports, and where the industry still has work to do.

Plus, Ethan takes us behind the scenes of Kicking Back, his High Times series that brings together two major parts of his life: soccer and cannabis. Traveling through World Cup host cities across America, Ethan explores how local soccer and cannabis communities help shape the culture of each city.

From winning Survivor: Africa to surviving cancer twice and turning his experiences into advocacy, Ethan's story is ultimately about what happens after you survive — and what you choose to do with the life you've been given.

Subscribe to Let’s Be Blunt with Montel for more conversations about cannabis, science, health, culture, policy and the people moving the industry forward.

https://youtu.be/B7ILpbNom7k?si=rIQVQLgem4Bbarq7

09/30/2026

It’s not a slam dunk on Sciatica like it is on muscle pain. But it definitely helps!

Sciatica is nerve-related pain, which means it doesn’t behave like a sore muscle or a simple ache. When the sciatic nerve or the nerve roots feeding into it get irritated, compressed, inflamed, or sensitized, pain can travel from the low back into the hip, butt, leg, calf, or foot with burning, stabbing, tingling, numbness, weakness, and that electric feeling that makes sleep and movement miserable.

That’s where cannabinoids and the ECS belong in the conversation. The Endocannabinoid System helps regulate neuropathic pain, inflammation, spinal cord signaling, immune activity, and how loudly nerves report danger. In sciatica, the problem isn't just pain at the site. It’s a signal pathway that can become inflamed, overactive, and trained to keep firing.

Cannabinoids may help because CB1 receptors are involved in pain processing in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, while CB2 receptors are tied closely to immune cells and inflammatory signaling. THC may help some people reduce pain perception and improve sleep; C*D may support inflammatory and stress pathways without intoxication; CBG is being studied for pain and inflammation mechanisms;; and combinations may matter because nerve pain rarely comes from one pathway alone.

A 2025 systematic review on peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain found that 13 of 14 included studies reported a statistically significant decrease in neuropathic pain scores after cannabinoid treatment, while still making clear that better trials are needed. Another updated review on chronic pain found that some THC-C*D and high THC-to-C*D ratio products may produce small short-term improvements in mostly neuropathic pain, but with more common side effects.

That means cannabinoids are not magic, and they don’t replace imaging, physical therapy, posture work, decompression, movement, anti-inflammatory lifestyle, or medical care when weakness or red flags show up. But for nerve-related pain, they may help calm the signal, improve sleep, lower inflammatory pressure, and give the body room to heal.

Sciatica is the nerve yelling.

The ECS helps regulate the volume.

Cannabinoids may help turn it down.

Mike Robinson
Founder, Global Cannabinoid Research Center
The Researcher OG



The Use of Cannabinoids in the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain: A Systematic Review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39570218/

Cannabis-Based Products for Chronic Pain: An Updated Systematic Review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41429020/

The endocannabinoid system as a therapeutic target in neuropathic pain: a review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39317147/

09/29/2026

It really doesn’t give me the munchies like the old days. Cotton mouth for sure.

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Welcome to "Let's Be Blunt with Montel," the space where cannabis meets conversation, science, and stories. Hosted by the legendary Montel Williams – a trailblazer in cannabis advocacy since long before it became mainstream
– this podcast dives deep into the world of cannabis normalization and its therapeutic potential.

Montel, whose voice has been pivotal in pushing past the stigma, brings to the table a stimulating mix of episodes exploring the scientific aspects of cannabis, its various business facets, inspiring patient narratives,
and the passionate work of advocates. Whether you're a seasoned cannabis enthusiast or merely canna-curious, "Let's Be Blunt with Montel" is your weekly dose of educational discussions, groundbreaking insights, and heartfelt stories, all shedding light on the multifaceted cannabis industry.

✨ New shows drop every Thursday night – available on YouTube and all podcast platforms. ✨

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09/18/2026

I agree 100%. I have degenerative disc which causes chronic pain. If you can keep cannabis on board. And by saying this I don’t mean you need to be stoned all day. I take a cannabis brownie at bed time. This will last approximately 12 hrs for pain control but more importantly sleep. So a couple times through the day. Either micro dose some edibles or have a couple puffs to stay pain free!

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