In this potcast with chef, cultural anthropologist, and entrepreneur, Shadi Ramey, we explore hemp as nutrition, food as a foundation for connection, and the highly responsible considerations we make for our own bodies, families, and Mother Earth. Shadi believes that how we choose to nourish ourselves is the foundation of all things. And just in time for the holidays, her new cookbook Hemp Can Change the World makes its debut.
Read MorePotcast 148 will expand your cannabis science knowledge so you can educate and impress your friends with some casually baked trivia. We dive into the world of cannabis science with a chemist who’s participated in the evolution of the cannabis industry. Learn the latest in cannabis testing and industry standard development. Get in the weeds on the value and classification of terpenes and learn even more about cannabinoids. We also talk pesticides, heavy metals, rolling papers, and wrinkles in the difference between hemp and cannabis.
Read MoreI openly admit to being a cannabis snob. And I have never given much credence to smoking hemp flower. I mean… What’s the point, right?! In my mind, smoking hemp flower was something desperate folks that don’t live in cannabis-legal states have to do. Alas, a random series of recent events challenged that mindset and now I’m in the middle of a personal wellness experiment that includes toking hemp. Learn why here.
Read MoreBruce Perlowin was once a famous marijuana smuggler but became an entrepreneur as he shifted his focus towards hemp over a decade ago. He saw the many biodiverse uses of hemp, the potential that it had, and recognized that hemp would become the future of the cannabis industry. Bruce and I discuss hemp farming, a desert hempathon, the rise of the cannabinoid known as Cannabigerol (CBG), and the importance of getting non-violent cannabis prisoners out of jail and back on their feet.
Read MoreHemp is an ingredient that can go in thousands and thousands of products replacing petroleum, plastic, wood, building materials, synthetic fibers, pesticide-laden fibers like cotton, and more. On Potcast 137, discover some fun and practical uses for arguably the world’s most diverse plant with my guest, Morris Beegle, a leading cannabis and hemp advocate and entrepreneur. Explore better alternatives here.
Read MoreJack Herer told us hemp could save the planet when he first published “The Emperor Wears No Clothes” in 1985. And I think now is finally hemp’s time to shine but it’s going to take the village. Build your awareness of the history and versatility of hemp and how important of a role it can play in rebuilding the American economy during this proverbial reboot in a way that honors our planet. The hemp revival starts here.
Read MoreI know you strive to be a highly responsible pet parent, so this VetCS cannabis counseling session includes the warnings and benefits of THC, CBD, product selection, and dosing for cats, dogs, and horses. You’re in the right place for a deeper dive into the research and a special offer on hemp-CBD pet products from VetCS.
Read MoreJoin Jo and Luke Zimmerman for an in-the-wild chat on Portland culture, hemp and CBD trademarks, the cannabis appellation project with California’s Department of Food and Agriculture. And what we can actively do to influence the creation of federal cannabis laws that work for everyone! Share your voice. Learn more in these show notes.
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