EP 09: Tommy Chong – Cannabis And You
As a youth, were you taught that cannabis is bad? Why is this negative stigma still around even in the face of overwhelming evidence that cannabis is not harmful? Even though alcohol and tobacco result in hundreds of thousands of deaths around the world, their legality is never questioned in the same way.
On this episode of “Good Dude’s Grow”, Gary talks to Tommy Chong. Tommy Chong is a Canadian-American actor, director, writer, musician, comedian, and cannabis rights activist. He is widely recognized for his partnership with fellow comedian and actor Richard ‘Cheech’ Marin. He was honored with the ‘High Times Lifetime Achievement Award’ in 2013.
Gary and Tommy talked about Tommy’s early life story and how he got into advocating for cannabis rights around the world. Tune in for an episode that will enlighten your perspective about this healing plant.
What You’ll Learn:
- Tommy’s thoughts on the legality of cannabis and what is its current progress towards legalization
- What did Tommy discover during his research on cannabis and how this plant benefits the body
- How cannabis, alcohol, and cigarette vary from one another and how do they differentiate in their effects on the body
- And much more!
Favorite Quote:
“I wasn’t a druggie in all means, I was the opposite – I was a bodybuilder. I was interested in health. In the 50’s weight lifting was banned and the only drug that weight lifters would take is weed.”
- Tommy Chong
Connect with Tommy:
How to get involved:
Gary Roberts is the founder and CEO of Pure Body Zen, a company based not only around creating and selling high-quality CBD products, but one that is on a mission to change the landscape on how mental health and addiction are treated. Gary has founded a non-profit called Promises Recovery Centers for those who need it as well as creating the first-ever educational training facility for Physicians, Therapists, and Mental Health advocates using innovative therapeutics like psilocybin, Mdma, and LSD.
You can learn more about Pure Body Zen on their site, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram.
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