Red White and Green

About Red White and Green

For many veterans, the hardest battle doesn’t happen overseas- it happens at the kitchen table, staring at a “cocktail” of prescription pills that numb the pain but erase the person. Red, White and Green was born out of a need for a different conversation, Hosted by Nathan Smith a Air Force and US Army veteran, this video podcast explores the crossroads of military service and cannabis therapy. We aren’t just talking about a plant; we’re talking about quality of life, reclaimed purpose, and the courage to seek alternative paths to healing. After years of navigating the “standard” recovery channels, Nathan realized that thousands of brothers and sisters in arms were finding relief in the shadows due to stigma and outdated policy. This show brings those stories into the light. From deep-dive interviews with veterans who have transitioned from “Pill-bottles to plants’ to insights from leading researchers and advocates, we are here to bridge the gap between the frontline and the green line. Whether you are a curious skeptic, a seasoned patient, or an ally to the community, welcome to the formation.

Publisher

Nathan Smith

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Feb 2026

Latest episode

24 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Mar 2026

   Coming Home (Take it Back)

   My newest song is straight up truth

2. 

   18 Mar 2026

   Ghost of Valor

   My newest song hope you enjoy.

3. 

   16 Mar 2026

   Does Weed Help With PTSD

   A conversation with two Doctors about Weed and PTSD.

4. 

   7 Mar 2026

   Making Gummies

   Join me in creating delicious cannabis infused gummies. NFSOT FEPO Check your own locality for the legality in your area. 21+

5. 

   27 Feb 2026

   Pills to Plants

   Going from  22 Pills a day from the V.A. I tried cannabis after two and a half years using cannabis I am now down to 4.  This is how I did it.

6. 

   24 Feb 2026

   Cannabis, PTSD, Pain Relief, and What Schedule 3 Could Change for Veterans

   Host Nathan Smith breaks down why cannabis may help veterans with PTSD and chronic pain—improving sleep, lowering hyperarousal for some, and changing how pain is perceived—while noting effects vary by person and dose. He highlights the often-overlooked role of community: veteran-to-veteran peer support, harm reduction practices, and integration with other therapies that make cannabis more effective as one tool among many. Finally, the episode explains the federal move to Schedule 3, what it could mean for research, medical legitimacy, and industry changes, and offers practical, responsible steps for veterans considering cannabis now.

7. 

   23 Feb 2026

   From Seed to Harvest: Marijuana Types, Growing Basics, and Veteran Uses

   This episode gives a clear, practical overview of cannabis: the common ways people classify plants (indica, sativa, hybrids), how cannabinoids and terpenes shape effects, and why labels don’t tell the whole story.We walk through the plant lifecycle—germination, seedling, vegetative growth, flowering, harvest, drying and curing—and focus on nutrients (N‑P‑K, calcium, magnesium, micronutrients), media differences (soil, coco, hydro), pH importance, and how feeding needs change by stage.Finally, we cover how veterans commonly discuss cannabis for pain, sleep, PTSD-related symptoms, mood, appetite and spasticity, plus practical cautions: variable individual responses, impairment, tolerance and possible interactions. A simple takeaway: learn cannabinoids and dosing, track what you try and how it affects you, and pay attention to stage-specific growing practices to protect quality.

8. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Veterans in Cannabis: Opportunities, Obstacles, and Real Success Stories

   Veterans in Cannabis: Opportunities, Obstacles, and Real Success Stories. The in’s and outs of creating a business in the Cannabis field.

9. 

   6 Feb 2026

   Veterans, Cannabis, and the Search for Relief After Service

   This episode explores why growing numbers of veterans are turning to cannabis to manage chronic pain, sleep problems, and trauma-related symptoms—sharing how it can restore a sense of control and help people re-engage with life.We also examine the cultural stigma, healthcare gaps, and policy tensions that shape veterans’ choices, and what their experiences reveal about the need for honest, judgment-free conversations about care.

10. 

    6 Feb 2026

    Red White and Green

    Across the United States, a growing number of veterans are turning to cannabis as a tool for managing the pysical and psychological challenges that follow military service.  While traditional treatments don't always provide telief, many veterans report that cannabis offers a sense of control, calm, and improved quality of life.  This shift is reshaping conversations around veteran healthcare, policy, and stigma.

11. 

    6 Feb 2026

    Podcast Opener

    This is my Podcast opener. Podcast starting in the near future.

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