What does it take for a traditional doctor to become a trailblazer in medical cannabis? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Everything is Personal, Dr. Joseph Rosado shares his extraordinary journey—from growing up in the Bronx to wearing multiple white coats: chiropractor, medical doctor, and finally, one of the country’s boldest voices for cannabis as medicine. He opens up about pivotal moments that changed the course of his life and career: a devastating car accident that almost ended everything, a young patient’s tragic story that sparked his transformation, and the uphill battle of bringing legitimacy to a once-taboo plant. With raw honesty and undeniable wisdom, Dr. Rosado challenges the stigma, dismantles old narratives, and reveals how cannabis became not just a tool, but a mission to heal, educate, and advocate. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already converted, this conversation will shift your perspective on healing, purpose, and the plant that turned doubters into believers.
Chapters
00:00 – 03:21 | The Call I Didn’t Expect
03:21 – 06:02 | Cannabis Saved Me Too
06:02 – 08:48 | Bronx Streets, Big Dreams
08:48 – 13:25 | The Doctor Who Gave Me Power
13:25 – 19:10 | From Hospital Floors to Healing Hands
19:10 – 22:22 | The Patient Who Changed My Life
22:22 – 26:33 | My First Cannabis Lesson in Med School
26:33 – 34:05 | Diving Headfirst into Advocacy
35:01 – 38:42 | Turning Critics into Believers
38:42 – 43:54 | A Patient’s Miracle Transformation
43:54 – 49:33 | Why Legalisation Could Go Wrong
49:33 – 53:04 | What the World Gets Right
53:04 – 59:45 | The Truth About ‘Adult Use’
59:45 – 01:02:16 | Prescribing Cannabis Like Real Medicine
01:02:16 – End | Rock Concerts & Bronx Memories