Cannabis & Mushrooms, Oh My!
Join Isabel for an informative and insightful conversation with pet cannabis expert and holistic pet mentor, Angela Ardolino, as they break down cannabis and medicinal mushroom use in pets. No stranger to CBD and all the controversy that surrounds it, Isabel comes prepared with questions to clear up the vocabulary that surrounds 'CBD terminology.' She also asks questions about the uses, Certificates of Analysis, and important nuances where sourcing cannabis is concerned.
As a bonus, Angela educates us about medicinal mushrooms by explaining adaptogens, the power of synergistic natural remedies, and more. Don't miss this episode if you're into natural healing for cats, dogs, or humans because the lessons and stories apply to all mammals. Because not all CBD products are created equal, watch to the end to learn where and how you can purchase vetted and verified CBD products for you and your pets.
BIO:
Angela Ardolino is a holistic pet expert who has been caring for animals for over 20 years. Angela owns and operates Fire Flake Farm, her animal rescue farm, as well as her two locations of a natural pet salon and shop, Beautify the Beast, and is co-founder of CBD Dog Health, which offers high quality, all-natural medical cannabis products designed specifically for pets. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Angela also founded the House of Alchemy, LLC, Miami Children’s Theater, and Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine. In 2013, Angela was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and knew that she needed to find alternatives to the toxic medications being offered to her. After hearing of the benefits of CBD oil and experiencing the life-changing results firsthand, Angela set out to destigmatize medical cannabis and CBD oil so she could spread awareness around its holistic healing powers.
After Floridians voted to legalize medical cannabis in 2016, Angela sold Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine and hosted the Canna Conference, an educational event to bring together doctors, veterinarians, and patients to learn about the positive effects of medical cannabis. During that time, Angela also earned a professional certification in Medical Cannabis for therapeutic use from the University of Vermont, College of Medicine. Since receiving her certification, Angela became active in Women Grow and United for Care and became an advocate for safe, natural, ethically grown hemp and medical cannabis for human and animal use. Today, to see Angela on her rescue farm surrounded by animals is to truly see her in her element. Looking at this furry, joyful family, you would never suspect that Angela and her pets were once full of aches, pains, and anxiety. Angela is the mother to Odie (12-year-old mini-schnauzer), Nina (8-year-old Doberman), Jolene (7-year-old mutt), Maza (7-year-old mutt), Rhemi (8-year-old poodle), Potato (15-year-old Shih Tzu) and Miss Daisie (15-year-old black lab), plus 4-10 more dogs, 23 ducks, 19 chickens, 9 geese, 1 bunny and a pig that she is fostering or boarding at Fire Flake Farm.