Everything is Personal Len May

Lissa Skitolsky has a PhD. in Philosophy and Jewish Studies with a post-secondary degree in Cannabis Cultivation
She is the Editor-In-Chief of Cannabis Jew Magazine. Author of Hip-Hop as Philosophical Text and Testimony: Can I Get a Witness? (Rowman & Littlefield, 2020), and forthcoming book on Ashkenazi Jews, the logic of race,
and antisemitic paranoia (Indiana University Press, 2024).
Lissa and I discuss Hip Hop, Jewish culture, race, gender, abuse, and all the other struggles in her journey. This is a very fascinating episode.

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Daniel Carcillo doesn't want someone else to be in the same position he was which is contemplating suicide. Fueled by a Traumatic Brain Injury after years of playing professional hockey and with a nickname like Car Bomb, Daniel was known as an enforcer. He was a very popular player with the Philadelphia Flyers, Chicago Blackhawks, and everywhere else he played. You have a lot more years to live after professional sports. After the loss of his friend who was also a former NHL player suffering from concussion syndrome, Daniel spiraled.
His mission in life included taking on the NHL. He wanted to answer why NHL players struggle so much with moving on from the game. Why are so many former players I know battling depression? Why does the hockey community ignore them when they’re gone? And why can’t we create a more concrete program to help them transition into real life?

After his own experience with psychedelic mushroom therapy and the associated re-integration, Daniel decided to make this his mission; to help former athletes and other people suffering from depression, post-concussion syndrome and other mental health challenges through natural medicines including psilocybin and plant medicine. This is an impactful episode.

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In this episode of 'Everything is Personal,' we spotlight Kyle Neathery, the CEO of Alabama-based Samson Extracts. We explore his transformative journey from a baseball-obsessed childhood in Louisiana to becoming a CEO in the cannabis industry. The discussion delves into the lessons Kyle learned from sports, the complexities of the hemp industry, and the hurdles of scaling and manufacturing bulk CBD products. Kyle is light-hearted, sharing personal anecdotes, including experiences with cannabis and how it helps him manage high anxiety.

In this episode of 'Everything Is Personal,' psychotherapist and author Phyllis Leavitt shares her personal journey that led to a career in psychology and her voyage to heal our nation with her latest book, "America In Therapy." Leavitt shares the impact of her traumatic childhood experiences of sexual abuse, the importance of therapy, and the process of healing by understanding and unpacking past traumas. The conversation delves into larger societal issues - mental health in America, the impact of social media, and the roles of love and community in individual healing. Leavitt emphasizes the significance of human connection, proper family support, and nonviolent conflict resolution. And we discuss the use of psycho-pharmacology and plant medicines as adjuncts to therapy.

In this episode of Everything Is Personal, Navy veteran Darlene Green shares her deep dive into health and healing, triggered by her own experiences with autoimmune disease and her husband's early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis. Darlene introduces us to a transformative stem cell activation technology using light therapy, which has significantly improved her and her husband's health. The conversation extends into discussions on stress, the benefits of various health protocols, and the reversibility of adverse health conditions.

This week, 'Everything Is Personal' features Evan Senn, special projects manager for Zen Brands. She reflects on her life growing up in Los Angeles, navigating strained family dynamics as a teen and finding solace in art and music. Evan details her shift towards the cannabis industry with Zen Brands, driven by her personal health challenges and the therapeutic benefits of cannabis. Evan's narrative intertwines her artistic pursuits and professional development. This is a must-listen for your creative side!