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Shena Vander Ploeg

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Reed Davis

Mark Bell

Matteo Franceschetti

Mike McCastle

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Holly Myers

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James Ellis

Patrick Sweeney

Joe Sullivan

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Welcome to this week’s episode of The Essential Strength Podcast!This week, our guest is Dr. Shena Vender Ploeg, a Naturapathiic Physician, with a background in biochemistry, psychopharmacology and psychology. Shena is a specialist in endocannabinology and founder of Protanicals, the first physician-formulated cannabis product line in Oregon, as well as owning Merkaba Natural Health, her integrative medicine platform where she offers in-person and telemedicine services.Shena is, in my opinion, a genius by any definition of the word, and her combination of passion and intellect are impossible to overlook. As Shena and I prepared for today’s conversation, my initial intent was to focus on the impact of botanical elements and plant medicine on mental health conditions - historically, currently and what Shena see’s coming on the horizon with these alternative medical interventions. But, I honestly did not realize just how broad this topic is, how much history is involved, how much research is currently being done, and how integrated alternative medicine is with mind-body practices. So, rather than take only a surface level look at alternative medicine, today is an overview, and in many ways a teaser, for future conversations with Shena on the Essential Strength Podcast. That being said, buckle up for today’s conversation because you are about to learn a TON.Connect with ShenaOn Instagram - @shenabadenaExplore her Physician-formulated cannabis products -  ProtanicalsBe an Active ListenerIf you enjoyed today’s conversation, do us a favor - screen shot the episode and share it on social media, Tag the podcast @essential.strength.podcast, tag me @dr.davidskolnik.dpt, and tag Shena @shenabadena - we’d love to know what you thought of this conversation. And, as always, every rating, review and subscription means more than I can say.Your Action Plan If you have a predetermined bias with regards to alternative, naturopathic, or botanical medicine - I’d ask you to open your mind to the possibilities these forms of treatment present. To do some research for yourself. To connect with Shena via social media, or with a local naturopathic physician to learn what it is they really do. As Shena said, often people relate these terms to a form of psychedelia that conjures images of Grateful Dead Groupies and stereotypical hippies. But there is far more to this science than you, or I, realize.I sincerely hope you enjoyed today’s conversation with Dr. Shena Vander Ploeg, and until next time, we wish you STRENGTH and GOOD HEALTH.

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Essential Strength Podcast! This week, our guest is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shenabadena/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Shena Vender Ploeg</a>, a Naturapathiic Physician, with a background in biochemistry, psychopharmacology and psychology. Shena is a specialist in endocannabinology and founder of <a href="https://protanicals.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Protanicals</a>, the first physician-formulated cannabis product line in Oregon, as well as owning <a href="https://www.instagram.com/merkabanaturalhealth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merkaba Natural Health</a>, her integrative medicine platform where she offers in-person and telemedicine services.Shena is, in my opinion, a genius by any definition of the word, and her combination of passion and intellect are impossible to overlook. As Shena and I prepared for today’s conversation, my initial intent was to focus on the impact of botanical elements and plant medicine on mental health conditions - historically, currently and what Shena see’s coming on the horizon with these alternative medical interventions. But, I honestly did not realize just how broad this topic is, how much history is involved, how much research is currently being done, and how integrated alternative medicine is with mind-body practices. So, rather than take only a surface level look at alternative medicine, today is an overview, and in many ways a teaser, for future conversations with Shena on the Essential Strength Podcast. That being said, buckle up for today’s conversation because you are about to learn a TON. Connect with Shena<ul><li>On Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shenabadena/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shenabadena</a></li><li>Explore her Physician-formulated cannabis products -  <a href="https://protanicals.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Protanicals</a></li></ul>Be an Active Listener If you enjoyed today’s conversation, do us a favor - screen shot the episode and share it on social media, Tag the podcast <a href="https://www.instagram.com/essential.strength.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@essential.strength.podcast</a>, tag me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.davidskolnik.dpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dr.davidskolnik.dpt</a>, and tag Shena <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shenabadena/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shenabadena</a> - we’d love to know what you thought of this conversation. And, as always, every rating, review and subscription means more than I can say.Your Action Plan  If you have a predetermined bias with regards to alternative, naturopathic, or botanical medicine - I’d ask you to open your mind to the possibilities these forms of treatment present. To do some research for yourself. To connect with Shena via social media, or with a local naturopathic physician to learn what it is they really do. As Shena said, often people relate these terms to a form of psychedelia that conjures images of Grateful Dead Groupies and stereotypical hippies. But there is far more to this science than you, or I, realize.I sincerely hope you enjoyed today’s conversation with Dr. Shena Vander Ploeg, and until next time, we wish you STRENGTH and GOOD HEALTH.

An Introduction to Alternative Medicine w/ Dr. Shena Vander Ploeg

In this episode Lee &amp; Emma talk to and get suuuper nerdy with the incredible Dr. Shena Vander Ploeg.They discuss the importance of integrative wellness, the future of botanical medicine, and take a deep dive into Dr. Vander Ploeg's new product Protanicals, the only physician-formulated product line on the Oregon Cannabis market.    'This Is Cannabis' is produced and engineered by Will Romey.Theme song is “Impossible/OK” by Møtrik. Interstitial music this week provided by Nutritious.’This Is Cannabis’ is brought to you this week by the Craft Cannabis Alliance.

In this episode Lee &amp; Emma talk to and get suuuper nerdy with the incredible Dr. Shena Vander Ploeg. They discuss the importance of integrative wellness, the future of botanical medicine, and take a deep dive into Dr. Vander Ploeg's new product Protanicals, the only physician-formulated product line on the Oregon Cannabis market.     'This Is Cannabis' is produced and engineered by Will Romey.Theme song is “Impossible/OK” by <a href="https://motrik.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Møtrik</a>. Interstitial music this week provided by <a href="https://www.djnutritious.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nutritious</a>. ’This Is Cannabis’ is brought to you this week by the <a href="https://www.craftcannabisalliance.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craft Cannabis Alliance</a>.

Talking Protanicals With Dr. Shena Vander Ploeg