Episode 99: Karma Koala Podcast 306: Rob Meija Stockton University & The 2nd ed of his title “The Essential Cannabis Book: Understanding, Appreciating, Cultivating, and Cooking with Marijuana”

About this episode

Rob Mejia discusses the release of the 2nd edition of his book on cannabis education and its evolving landscape.

It’s been a while since we’ve chatted with Rob. His just about the publish the 2nd edition of his title The Essential Cannabis Book: Understanding, Appreciating, Cultivating, and Cooking with Marijuana A thorough, accessible guide to exploring the world of cannabis, with tips and insights for beginners and seasoned users alike. The cannabis landscape is quickly evolving as legalization efforts expand across the US and around the world. Research increasingly shows the health benefits of cannabinoids and their promise as alternative treatments for pain, insomnia, seizures, anxiety, and more. But after decades of stigma and criminalization, many who would like to start using, growing, or cooking with cannabis don’t know where to begin. The Essential Cannabis Book is the road map for anyone curious about this booming new industry. Rob Mejia’s journey into the world of cannabis education began when his family sought treatments for his sister’s pain in her final days battling cancer, and he quickly found himself fielding questions about cannabis from friends and colleagues who were frustrated with the lack of reliable information. Mejia breaks down the complex history and science of…

People in this episode

Guest: Rob Mejia

Topics covered

• cannabis education
• legalization
• health benefits
• cooking with cannabis
• cultivation
• personal stories

Keywords

• cannabis
• education
• legalization
• health benefits
• cultivation
• cooking
• marijuana

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stockton University

Books & works: The Essential Cannabis Book: Understanding, Appreciating, Cultivating, and Cooking with Marijuana

More episodes of Karma Koala Podcast

• Episode 115: Karma Koala Podcast 322: Kwasi Anokye – Paper – Rastafari Sacramental Use The Limits of Legalization (2025) – “Baffling Smoke Signal” · June 11, 2026 · 35 min
• Episode 114: Karma Koala Podcast 321: Neil Cartwright (UK) Medical Cannabis and Driving Law International Comparison + Using AI To Draft Cannabis Policy · June 7, 2026 · 36 min
• Episode 113: Karma Koala Podcast 320: Ricky Stone Lawyer (South Africa) The Monica Cromhout Case. Fungi is the real AI… ‘Ancestral Intelligence’ · June 6, 2026 · 16 min
• Episode 112: Karma Koala Podcast 319: Bart Schaneman Author Of Novel, “The Pot Job” .. Denver in the time of the pre-covid cannabis goldrush · May 30, 2026 · 28 min
• Episode 111: Karma Koala Podcast 318: The DeAngelo Chronicles – Part 5 – The 1980’s & It’s Time For Reagan, “The War on Drugs”, “The Parents Movement” and the Cocaine Blizzard · May 25, 2026 · 23 min
• Episode 110: Karma Koala Podcast 317: Johan Mohamad, a pioneer in the hemp industry across ASEAN · May 15, 2026 · 25 min