{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/629d98cad435d300126b7044/673e08a7045942e8b63b69f4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Marijuana Myth: Is \"Natural\" Actually Safe? | Dr. Raymond Wiggins | #TGV615","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/629d98cad435d300126b7044/1746290762670-2be42e9a-8b18-4fd4-892b-57b3934c0783.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Think marijuana is harmless because it’s \"natural\"? Think again. In this eye-opening episode of The Guiding Voice, host Naveen Samala sits down with Dr. Raymond Wiggins, a seasoned physician and author of Weeding Out the Myths about Marijuana.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Raymond reveals the shocking truth about how marijuana potency has skyrocketed from 2% to 22% THC since 1969, and the devastating impact this has on heart health and mental well-being. From five-fold heart attack risks to links with schizophrenia and suicide, this conversation pulls back the curtain on a global health crisis that is often overlooked in public discourse.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll discover:</p><p>Why \"natural\" does NOT mean safe (comparing it to arsenic and hemlock).</p><p>The direct link between marijuana use and increased risk of heart attacks.</p><p>How high-potency THC impacts developing brains and mental health.</p><p>The truth about CBD and Delta-8: Are they legal or safe?</p><p>Practical steps for overcoming addiction and the role of a support system.</p><p>Don't let cultural trends dictate your health. Get the facts and share this episode to save lives.</p><p><br></p><p>#MarijuanaAwareness #PublicHealth #TheGuidingVoice #DrRaymondWiggins #MentalHealth #HeartHealth #AddictionRecovery #ScienceBasedFacts</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 - Teaser: The Deadly Reality of \"Natural\" Plants</p><p>01:14 - Introduction to The Guiding Voice &amp; Host Naveen Samala</p><p>01:40 - Meet Dr. Raymond Wiggins: 30 Years on the Front Lines</p><p>02:18 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Elon Musk, and Resilience</p><p>04:02 - Dr. Raymond’s Guiding Voice &amp; Success Mantras</p><p>05:47 - Why Marijuana is Personal: Family Loss and Professional Insights</p><p>07:28 - Marijuana and the Heart: The 5x Risk of Heart Attacks</p><p>08:32 - Mental Health Impact: Anxiety, Psychosis, and Suicide Risks</p><p>09:22 - The Potency Problem: From Woodstock (2%) to Today (22%)</p><p>10:45 - The Economic &amp; Social Cost: Crime, DUIs, and Health Care Drains</p><p>13:06 - Advice for Parents: Combatting the \"Harmless\" Narrative</p><p>15:01 - CBD &amp; Delta-8: Hidden Side Effects and Legal Minefields</p><p>17:31 - Medical Marijuana: Myth vs. Reality of FDA Approval</p><p>19:46 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Billboards, Teleporters, and Life Advice</p><p>21:48 - Steps for Recovery: How to Overcome Addiction</p><p>23:52 - Trivia Segment: Afghanistan and Paraguay’s Marijuana Markets</p><p><br></p><p>Here is the guest’s LI profile:</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-wiggins-2a9a9169/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Here is the guest’s LI profile:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-wiggins-2a9a9169/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-wiggins-2a9a9169/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:</strong></p><p>Naveen Samala: <a href=\"http://surl.li/tmksm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://surl.li/tmksm</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.naveensamala.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.naveensamala.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through PayPal</p><p><a href=\"https://paypal.me/NaveenSamla\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://paypal.me/NaveenSamla</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you wish to become a productivity monk, enroll in this course:&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"http://surl.li/tmksi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://surl.li/tmksi</a></p><p><br></p><p>TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 &amp; 2 are on Amazon:</p><p><br></p><p>Vol 2:&nbsp;</p><p>Notion Press:&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"http://surl.li/tmkry\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://surl.li/tmkry</a></p><p>Amazon UK: <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8</a></p><p><br></p><p>Vol 1: Kindle:</p><p><a href=\"https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyC\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyC</a></p><p><br></p><p>Paperback:</p><p><a href=\"https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj</a></p><p><br></p><p>#TGV is available in Hindi &amp; Telugu:</p><p><a href=\"https://youtube.com/@tgvhindi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtube.com/@tgvhindi</a></p><p><a href=\"https://youtube.com/@tgvtelugu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtube.com/@tgvtelugu</a></p><p><br></p><p>Audio:</p><p><a href=\"http://surl.li/tmksp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://surl.li/tmksp</a>(#tgvhindi)</p><p><a href=\"http://surl.li/tmksx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://surl.li/tmksx</a> (#tgvtelugu)</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW ON X:</p><p>@guidingvoice</p><p>@naveensamala</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Naveen Samala & Friends"}