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The Jordan Harbinger Show

1197: CBD | Skeptical Sunday

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Jordan Harbinger

Social Sciences, Self-improvement, Entrepreneurship, Talk Radio, Business, Science, Education

4.8 β€’ 12.1K Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 17 August 2025

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

CBD is hyped as a miracle cure for everything, but where's the proof? Jessica Wynn breaks down the science vs. snake oil here on Skeptical Sunday!

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by Jessica Wynn!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1197

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

  • Cannabis-sourced cannabidiol (CBD) is widely marketed as a safe cure-all, but most claims β€” especially for chronic pain, anxiety, and sleep β€” lack solid scientific backing.
  • The CBD industry is poorly regulated β€” products may be mislabeled, contaminated, or contain THC, which can cause legal or workplace issues.
  • The only FDA-approved medical use of CBD is Epidiolex, a prescription drug for rare childhood epilepsy β€” not the casual oils, gummies, or lattes sold in stores.
  • Dosage, purity, and method of use all matter β€” yet most over-the-counter CBD products provide far lower doses than those shown effective in clinical trials.
  • If you choose to use CBD products, be an informed consumer β€” look for third-party lab certificates (COAs), consult your doctor if you take medications, and approach packaging claims with curiosity and skepticism.
  • Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at [email protected] and let him know!
  • Connect with Jessica Wynn at Instagram and Threads, and subscribe to her newsletter: Between the Lines!

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0:58.5

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday. I'm your host, Jordan Harbinger. Today I'm here with Skeptical

1:02.6

Sunday co-host, writer and researcher Jessica Wyn. On the Jordan Harbinger show, we decode the

1:07.0

stories, secrets, and skills of the world's most fascinating people and turn their wisdom into practical advice that you can use to impact your own life and those around you. Our mission is to help you become a better informed, more critical thinker. During the week, we have long-form conversations with a variety of amazing folks from spies to CEOs, athletes, authors, thinkers, and performers. On Sundays, though, we have skeptical Sunday where a rotating guest co-host and I break down a topic you may have never thought about and debunk common misconceptions about that topic. Topics like why the Olympics are kind of a sham, why tipping makes no sense, ban foods, GMOs, toothpaste, crystal healing, diet pills, and energy drinks. And if you're new to the show or you want to tell your friends about the show, I suggest our episode starter packs, these are collections of our favorite episodes on persuasion,

2:03.4

negotiation, psychology, disinformation, junk science, crime and cults, and more. That'll help new listeners get a taste of everything we do here on the show. Just visit jordanharbinger.com slash start or search for us in your Spotify app to get started. Today on Skeptical Sunday, CBD, it's everywhere.

2:05.8

It's in CBD-infused lotions at Walgreens.

2:09.3

Gas station gummies, lattes at the local coffee shop.

2:12.9

It's sold as the solution to everything from acne to anxiety.

2:18.0

Some claim it treats insomnia, chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, even cancer.

2:20.3

But what actually is CBD?

2:21.6

Will it get you high?

2:22.5

Is it legal?

2:23.7

Is it a miracle drug?

2:27.5

Or just marijuana's boring friend who happens to have a great PR team?

2:32.2

It's soaring popularity and cure all reputation, especially among wellness junkies,

2:34.6

is frankly something to be skeptical about.

2:39.2

Today, writer and researcher, Jessica Wynn, is here to sort the facts from the fads and the science from the snake, or I guess, CBD oil. Welcome, Jess. Have you been using your CBD-infused pillow

2:45.6

spray that smells like a rotten yoga mat? No, but I imagine that would make me dream about mold. I've tried a few

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