Dr. Roneet Lev
Dr. Roneet Lev
248. Julie Dreifaldt | One Chance to Grow Up
248. Julie Dreifaldt | One Chance to Grow Up
248. Julie Dreifaldt | One Chance to Grow Up
Monday 22nd September 2025
Julie Dreifaldt discusses the risks of high-potency THC and her mission to protect youth. Learn about policy changes and how you can help.
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Get the buttons here!Protecting Young Minds: Julie Dreifaldt's Mission Against High-Potency THC
Episode Overview
- High-potency THC poses significant risks to children and teens.
- Effective legislation requires robust data collection.
- Grassroots efforts are crucial for policy change.
- Educating communities can safeguard young minds.
- Commercialisation impacts youth perception and use.
We only get one brain and we need to teach kids to protect it from pregnancy until the brain finishes development at age 25 to 27.
What drives someone to seek a life without substances like THC? Julie Dreifaldt, a passionate advocate for youth, shares her journey and mission to educate communities on the risks associated with high-potency THC products. In this engaging episode, Dr. Roneet Lev hosts Julie, who recounts her zigzag path from working in sales to dedicating her life to protecting children and teens from the dangers of today's marijuana products.
Julie discusses the evolution of her organisation, One Chance to Grow Up, which aims to equip adults with the knowledge to safeguard young minds. She highlights how the marijuana landscape has drastically changed since its commercialisation in Colorado and the need for informed policies to protect youth. The conversation touches on alarming incidents that led to policy changes, such as tragic deaths linked to THC products, and the challenges in regulating these potent substances.
Julie also emphasises the importance of data collection in shaping effective legislation and the role of local grassroots efforts in making meaningful change. The episode is a call to action for listeners to get involved in policy-making and protect future generations. Are you ready to be part of the solution?