I get a lot of questions about cannabis and women's health. So this week, I'm serving up a casually baked chat on cannabis, menopause, and women’s health that's worth repeating. We discuss science, life experience, the power of stigmas, and changing the perception of aging with Dr. Michelle Sexton and the co-founders of Hello Again. In this discussion from November 2021, Dr. Sexton mentions an educational course she's working on to help us understand the impacts of cannabis on the female body throughout our life cycle. And I'm happy to report she's finally given birth to "The Green Woman's Guide." You'll find a link to the course and a 25% discount code in these show notes.

Potcast 214: Cannabis, Menopause, and Women's Health

Get ready for a candid and informative discussion at the intersection of cannabis, menopause, and women’s health. If brain fog, hot flashes, sleep issues, or vaginal dryness are cramping your style and killing your sex drive, this potcast is for you. We discuss science, life experience, the power of stigmas, and changing the perception of aging with Dr. Michelle Sexton and the co-founders of Hello Again. We also learn important reasons to incorporate phytocannabinoids like THC and CBD into our wellness routine as we age. In the Sustainability Roll-Up by OCB rolling papers, I share an idea for waking up the consumption zombies in our lives through immersive learning.

Potcast 213: Succeeding in the Cannabis Industry

We’re pulling back the curtain on social equity programs and sharing insights for succeeding in cannabis with Marie Montmarquet, co-founder of MD Numbers. We discuss how the monopolization of our industry is happening at warp speed and the importance of advocating for equity and inclusivity to protect the diversity and heritage of cannabis. And we explore some ideas for protecting small farms and setting equity cannabis businesses up for success. In the Sustainability Roll-Up by OCB rolling papers, we learn about the Cannabis Social Equity Program Advocacy Handbook created by The Working Group Coalition.

Potcast 212: Female Cannabis Consumers and the Woman Behind Wana

This week we’re chatting with the most celebrated woman in the cannabis industry, Nancy Whiteman. As founder of Wana Brands, the largest edible company in North America, Nancy shares insights from her journey bootstrapping a wildly successful cannabis business and the importance of intentionally carving out your lane. We also examine the gummy craze, THCV, female consumers, and being a woman in a male-dominated cannabis industry. And get holiday shopping inspiration in this week’s Sustainability Roll-Up by OCB rolling papers.

Potcast 211: CBD for Wellness and Medicinal Benefits

Curious how to optimally use CBD for wellness and medicinal benefits? We're talking with pharmacists Jeffrey D. Dunn, Pharm.D., M.B.A., and Doug Burgoyne, Pharm.D., FAMCP, who co-founded a premium CBD health & wellness products company called Farmer and Chemist. We discuss CBD dosing and delivery, and things to know before choosing CBD as a tool in your "medicine kit." We unpack a lot of valuable info in this episode! And learn about Leafly’s Cannabis Harvest Report in this week’s Sustainability Roll-Up by OCB rolling papers.

Potcast 210: Vets, Pets, and Cannabinoid Products

If your pet is itchy, anxious, and struggling with sleep or mobility issues, this potcast is for you. It’s also for anyone curious about using CBD and other cannabinoids for their pets’ issues. Maybe you’re nervous about choosing the right product or don’t understand dosing or you lack the language to speak about it with your vet. We’re exploring the relationship between vets, pets, and cannabinoid products with Dr. Terry Fossum, a world-renowned board-certified veterinary surgeon, author of the best-selling textbook Small Animal Surgery, and founder of Dr. Fossum’s Pet Care. Find helpful resources in these show notes.

Potcast 209: Behind the Scenes at Harvest

It’s way more fun to be a cannabis consumer who understands what happens behind the scenes to produce that delicious sun-grown flower we purchase in the dispensary. That’s why I’m sharing a few more voices of harvest this week from second and third-generation cannabis farmers in the Emerald Triangle. And in the Sustainability Roll-Up sponsored by OCB rolling papers, we’re exploring environmentally sustainable ranching. Find book and documentary recommendations in these show notes.

Potcast 208: Cannabis Farming Family

Explore life off the grid with the Johnson family of Alpenglow Farms in Southern Humboldt. Get inspired by their family and farming values. And learn a thing or two about regenerative farming practices to elevate your cannabis shopping experience. Because when we know better we make better choices, right?! Click for a video tour of regenerative farming in action.

Potcast 207: Tales of Cannabis Harvest

In honor of cannabis harvest, I dug up these classic tales featuring three voices from Briceland Forest Farm, a small, second-generation family farmstead, cannabis and market farm in Humboldt County run by husband and wife duo Daniel and Taylor Stein. Learn if you’re WWOOFer material in this week’s Sustainability Roll-Up by OCB rolling papers. Great pictures and resources in these show notes!

Potcast 206: Cannabis Misinformation and Seeking Truth

We’re getting in the weeds on misinformation and seeking the truth. Cannabis prohibition did a real number on both Baby Boomers and Gen X’ers like me. And though we’re nearing the end of cannabis prohibition, the journey to ending cannabis misinformation is far from over. Elana Goldberg, CEO of The Cannigma, and I discuss history, cannabis research, and a new cannabis classification system. We explore the power of story, the importance of finding credible sources, and how to detect misinformation. In the Sustainability Roll-Up by OCB rolling papers, we tackle disinformation and waking up the consumption zombies in our lives. As always, find great resources in these show notes!

Potcast 205: Surviving the American Healthcare System

We’re getting the inside scoop on surviving the American Healthcare System from David Wilcox, a doctorate-prepared nurse with decades of experience. From going to the hospital to handling insurance companies to finding lower-cost alternatives for medications to discovering new models of patient-centric care and talking to your doctor about cannabis. Discover his recently published book “How to Avoid Being a Victim of the American Healthcare System: A Patient’s Handbook for Survival (2021).” In the Sustainability Roll-Up sponsored by OCB rolling papers, we celebrate female farmers. Find lots of fantastic resources in these show notes!

Potcast 204: Unpacking the Cannabis Shopping Experience

Let’s unpack the cannabis shopping experience and arm you with some basics tools to choose cannabis products you can feel confident buying and consuming. Joining me is Andrea Brooks, founder and CEO of Sava, a leading online cannabis marketplace and delivery service in the Bay Area. In the Sustainability Roll-Up sponsored by OCB rolling papers, we explore how to tell legal from illegal cannabis dispensaries in California and why that matters.

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