{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Conversations With Kush","title":"EP 206 | Cannabis Chemistry | Testing to Transformation with PhytoLab MN","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/98d5b0a5\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3369,"description":"🌿 Welcome to Conversations with Kush! 🌟 In this episode, Molly \"The Kush RN\" sits down with Casey Solomon, a veteran, Ph.D. biochemist, registered nurse, and co-founder of Phyto Lab Minnesota, to explore the fascinating and critical world of cannabis testing.What’s Inside This Episode:🧪 The science behind cannabis testing – How labs ensure safety and potency for every product.🌱 Breaking down COAs – What’s in a Certificate of Analysis and why it matters.🩺 The intersection of healthcare and cannabis – Why testing is vital for patients and consumers.🔬 The future of cannabis R&D – How genetics and terpene profiling are reshaping the industry.💡 Personal stories and insights – Casey’s journey from academia to cannabis entrepreneurship.What You’ll Learn:The step-by-step process of cannabis testing, from potency to safety.How to read and understand a Certificate of Analysis (CoA).Why terpene and cannabinoid profiles are essential for medicinal and recreational users.The challenges of starting and running a cannabis testing lab in a shifting regulatory landscape.Whether you’re a cannabis connoisseur, healthcare professional, or curious learner, this episode will inspire you to see the science behind the plant like never before! 🌟What’s the most important aspect of cannabis testing to you—safety, potency, or terpene profiles? Let us know below! 🌱✨Find The Right Strain: Episode Chapters5:00 – The Role of Cannabis LabsWhy testing matters for safety, quality, and consumer trust.10:00 – Breaking Down Certificates of Analysis (CoA)What’s included, why it’s crucial, and how it protects consumers.15:00 – Cannabis Testing ProcessFrom potency and terpenes to safety checks for pesticides and mold.25:00 – The Future of Cannabis TestingR&D, genetics, and how science is advancing the industry.35:00 – Cannabis Industry ChallengesNavigating state and federal regulations in a new market.45:00 – Personal Use and Professional ImpactCasey’s journey and reflections on the evolving cannabis...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9Rkl3spkNuGjHY5WBiiDZY5H0jDiSua8_mJpx0jUAAk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mMTY3/ZWViZTMwNzgyMGM2/ZWE0OWFlZmM5N2Ri/OTM4My5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}