In this powerful episode of Spirits and Stories, Donald sits down with Dr. Joseph Rosado — physician, author, cannabis medicine pioneer, and early adopter of AI in healthcare — for one of the most eye-opening conversations of the season. From childhood trauma that led him into medicine, to fighting outdated systems that fail veterans and mental-health patients, Dr. Rosado holds nothing back.

Together, they dive deep into:

• How PTSD unknowingly shaped Dr. Rosado’s path into medicine
• The physician who changed his life and erased his medical trauma
• The harsh truth about the VA system, veteran suicides, and “cocktail” psychiatry
• Why cannabis, ketamine, and emerging psychedelics are saving lives when traditional meds fail
• How AI can transform care — not replace doctors — but empower them
• The future of genetic-based prescribing and precision medicine
• Why we must rethink outdated stigma and start demanding real wellness instead of sick-care

Dr. Rosado shares stories from decades on the front lines of medicine, including cases where AI, cannabis, and ketamine treatment offered hope where the system had given none. This episode challenges assumptions, breaks stigma, and opens the door to a better, smarter, more compassionate future in healthcare.

If you’re a veteran, a patient, a caregiver, or someone curious about the future of medicine, this conversation is a must-listen.

Don’t forget: Don’t let the day kick your ass — kick the day’s ass.