Dr. Ben González is an emergency medicine physician and the Medical Director of Atlantis Medical Wellness Center.

In this lucky, 13th episode, Max and Steven hear from callers who faced tremendous hardships because of debilitating physical or psychological conditions. Tune in to hear how a breast cancer survivor with early-onset menopause, induced by a hysterectomy, successfully uses CBD to prevent hot flashes.

Curious about CBD? Perhaps you’ve heard from a friend that using CBD can help ease pain, improve sleep and calm the mind. But what about giving your pet CBD? Can CBD safely offer the same potential benefits to your four-legged best friend? Is there any research that supports giving CBD to pets?

You can argue that humans weren’t created (or evolved, depending on your point of view) to handle chronic stress. For 99% of the history of the human experience, stress was acute: find enough food and fresh water, and fend off the occasional sabre-tooth tiger attack.

Alexander Dix, Doctor of Pharmacy and Medical Director at Kip Medical Dispensary in Cockeysville, discusses “The Entourage Effect” of full-spectrum CBD. Learn the difference between Max & Steven’s hemp extract vs CBD isolate. What’s the difference between a 10 mg dose of full-spectrum CBD vs 10 mg of CBD isolate? When should you choose CBD vs THC? If you medicate with THC, learn how CBD can balance the psychoactive effect; how to best use CBD if you take medication, and if CBD is safe if you’re pregnant. Our most info-packed episode yet!

Max and Steven introduce Michael J Soler. A Marine Corp veteran, author of a puppy training book and owner of Blue Line K-9 Training in Joppa. Soler discusses how CBD won him over, despite his initial skepticism as a law-enforcement officer. If you’ve got a four-legged best friend, you’ll learn some amazing benefits of CBD for pets, including the natural compound’s ability to wean dogs with behavioral problems off medication. Soler reveals the four different scenarios when you should address your pet by its name, whether or not you should use treats for training, and lots more useful doggy-training tips. If you’ve adopted a puppy lately or you’re a pet owner stuck at home during the COVID-19 crisis, you’ll definitely want to tune in.

Max & Steven are joined in studio by Dr. G, a functional medicine doctor and director of Atlantic Medical Wellness Center in Silver Spring. Dr. G explains how to address your primary care doctor about using CBD, especially if you’re taking medication. Scientist Kaylah Burson discusses the characteristics of a high-quality hemp product that consumers can trust for efficacy and safety.