Zeus is joined by Christopher J. Carr, Host of the Cannabis Connection!

With more than 12 year’s experience in educating cannabis science, Carr is the former Cannabis Cultivator for WAMM: Santa Cruz’s oldest and California’s first cannabis collective, stewarding 7,200 plants in 2022 from seed to serve the terminally ill and medically bankrupt. Christopher is active in the community in shaping a more compassionate Cannabis movement as an advisor to local governments and host of the ground-breaking radio talk show, The Cannabis Connection. He is also a judge for both High Times and The Emerald Cup.

Carr shares his journey from Santa Cruz’s cannabis culture to various musical projects. Initially involved in community cannabis cultivation, Carr’s roots in agriculture influenced his passion for the industry. Carr emphasizes the importance of oral histories in cannabis, reflecting on his connection to the earth and the significance of regenerative farming. Moving to Santa Cruz inspired him by its creative energy and introduced him to Waldorf education, influencing his family values.

Carr’s personal exploration of music theory and spirituality reveals a deep connection to nature and the Muse, influencing his creativity and artistic process. Carr’s meditation practice and experiences as a parent underscore his focus on presence and the transformative power of love. He compares life’s adversities to grapevines, suggesting challenges enhance personal growth. He encourages living in the moment, underscoring the value of adversity and self-compassion in personal development.

Zeus is joined in studio by Dr. Jorina Elbers!

Dr. Elbers is a thought leader and pioneer in trauma-informed medicine. She is board-certified in Neurology, and completed her undergraduate degree in kinesiology, medical training in pediatric neurology, and fellowship in pediatric stroke. She is also trained in HeartMath, EMDR and Brainspotting with adults and children. She holds a Master's degree in Epidemiology from Stanford University. She worked as an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Stanford’s Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital for 6 years. As a clinical researcher, she studied the impact of chronic stress and trauma on the nervous system and has published 25 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters.

In 2018, Dr. Elbers left Stanford and began working as the Director of the Trauma Recovery Program at the HeartMath Institute. There, she created an online program that teaches emotional awareness and self-regulation skills for parents and children, and developed a HeartMath Certification course to educate health practitioners about trauma-sensitive, heart-focused patient care. She has been married for 14 years, and lives with her husband and two children in Santa Cruz.

Today Zeus is joined in studio by Carmyn Xoluv!

Carmyn is an artist, healer, & intuitive from Los Angeles. Carmyn has recently returned from the jungles of Peru where she partook in the spiritual psychadelic; Ayahuasca! Join us as we talk about the journey that brought her to Peru, her experience while in the medicine space, and how Mama Aya helped open doors within herself to live the life she always wanted!