The PackBreakers Podcast

VSML - Vaping Saved My Life

A show that is dedicated to vaping and people of vaping, centred around their involvement in vaping and tobacco harm reduction.

  1. Ep. 19 - “I Don’t Want To Call It A Conspiracy Theory, But It Is” with Nancy Loucas

    11/06/2025

    Ep. 19 - “I Don’t Want To Call It A Conspiracy Theory, But It Is” with Nancy Loucas

    Join us for an explosive conversation with Nancy Loucas! We're digging into her journey from smoking to vaping and her powerful advocacy for Tobacco Harm Reduction. Get ready as we dissect "The Bloomberg Theory", expose the challenges researchers face, and confront government health departments on their policies. This episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.   02:24 – Nancy shares her personal smokingcessation journey through vaping and the pivotal moment that launched her intoTobacco Harm Reduction (THR) advocacy. Discover what ignited her passion tofight for safer alternatives. 07:43 – Kurt and Nancy pull back the curtain on"The Bloomberg Theory": what this controversial idea suggests, andthe real-world patterns and observations they've personally witnessed that seemto align with its claims. 15:16 – We explore the perceived successes oforganisations like "Tobacco-Free Kids" and then broaden thediscussion to the incredibly sensitive and often misunderstood topic of youthvaping, seeking to understand the nuances beyond the headlines. 35:55 – The panel dives deep into thesignificant hurdles and obstacles faced by researchers in the field of THR,examining the limitations imposed by both organisational structures andgovernmental policies, and how these factors shape the global and locallandscape for harm reduction. 46:37 – Kurt and Nancy directly challengegovernment health departments on their fundamental philosophies and thepractical implementation of policy, specifically scrutinising approaches toboth smoking and vaping, drawing comparisons between local efforts andinternational examples.

    54 min
  2. Ep. 16 – Harm Reduction Works, It Just Does with GrimmGreen

    14/05/2025

    Ep. 16 – Harm Reduction Works, It Just Does with GrimmGreen

    VSML Survey: https://vsml.co.za/2025-survey-start/   In this episode 16 of The Pack Breakers, Kurt sits down with the well-known vaping advocate GrimmGreen for a deep dive into why harm reduction truly works. They share personal stories of discovering vaping, discuss the challenges faced by content creators and early adopters, and tackle important issues like youth vaping, the political landscape, and the impact of taxes on the illicit market.   02:31 – Kurt asks GrimmGreen why he keeps making vaping YouTube content. 07:18 – Kurt and GrimmGreen discuss how they both discovered the world of vaping and the challenges faced as early adaptors of the technology. 15:57 – GrimmeGreen talks about how his YouTube channel was birthed, what motivated the channel and the challenges faced by having a channel on such a controversial topic. 28:39 – Kurt and GrimmGreen discuss the topic of youth vaping and achieving a somewhat smoke free generation. 33:45 – GrimmGreen talks on the political landscape of vaping in the USA, his thoughts on how government is handling the future of vaping. 38:27 – Kurt and GrimmeGreen discuss the illicit market and how legislative taxes are affecting the vaping market, unintentionally fueling the illicit trade around cigarettes and vaping products. 52:21 – GrimmeGreen gives his final remarks to the South African vaping community and the global vaping community at large. Take the VSML Survey: https://vsml.co.za/2025-survey-start/   Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content on harm reduction, vaping, and achieving a smoke-free world!

    58 min

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A show that is dedicated to vaping and people of vaping, centred around their involvement in vaping and tobacco harm reduction.