#422: From Ditch Weed to Apothecary: Robin Swan on Cannabis Ancestry, Medicine & Integrity
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this episode of Cannabinoid Connect, Kevin talks with Robin Swan, Founder of Swan Apothecary, herbal alchemist, and lifelong cannabis advocate. With over 30 years of legal experience—and a family legacy rooted in both Indigenous and Persian healing traditions—Robin shares how she's transforming the cannabis industry through ancestral wisdom, clean medicine-making, and radical integrity.
Robin discusses:
Her multi-generational lineage of cannabis and herbal medicine
The dangers of THC potency obsession and over-commercialization
How Big Pharma's entrance into cannabis threatens small alchemists and growers
The difference between true medicine and mass-market recreational products
How cannabis, when treated with respect, rewards integrity and punishes greed
Her family's ancient remedies and practices passed down for generations
Whether you're a plant medicine lover, cannabis entrepreneur, or curious about the future of cannabis medicine—this episode will challenge what you think you know about the plant.
🎧 Listen now and discover why Robin says: "Cannabis regulates herself. If you're greedy, she'll smash you."
🔗 Learn more about Robin Swan and Swan Apothecary:
Website: https://www.swanapothecary.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swan_apothecary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swanapothecary TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empress_junebug YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN0MjyAU_kXI7kSCBfD1ujg 📌 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more honest cannabis conversations!
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In this episode of Cannabinoid Connect, Kevin talks with Robin Swan, Founder of Swan Apothecary, herbal alchemist, and lifelong cannabis advocate. With over 30 years of legal experience—and a family legacy rooted in both Indigenous and Persian healing traditions—Robin shares how she's transforming the cannabis industry through ancestral wisdom, clean medicine-making, and radical integrity. Robin discusses: Her multi-generational lineage of cannabis and herbal medicine The dangers of THC potency obsession and over-commercialization How Big Pharma's entrance into cannabis threatens small alchemists and growers The difference between true medicine and mass-market recreational products How cannabis, when treated with respect, rewards integrity and punishes greed Her family's ancient remedies and practices passed down for generations Whether you're a plant medicine lover, cannabis entrepreneur, or curious about the future of cannabis medicine—this episode will challenge what you think you know about the plant. 🎧 Listen now and discover why Robin says: "Cannabis regulates herself. If you're greedy, she'll smash you." 🔗 Learn more about Robin Swan and Swan Apothecary: Website: https://www.swanapothecary.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swan_apothecary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swanapothecary TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empress_junebug YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN0MjyAU_kXI7kSCBfD1ujg 📌 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more honest cannabis conversations! =================== About Cannabinoid Connect Thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and captivating stories shaping the future of this transformative industry. Subscribe and follow via the following platforms: Website Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube X Instagram Facebook TikTok