But What Do I Buy?

How important is organic when shopping for cannabis? 

Today’s episode just may change the way you approach your cannabis shopping.   This episode is for the cannabis curious to stoners - it’s really for anyone who cares about what they are putting in their body.  

Guest:  Emma Chasen, co-owner of Eminent Consulting, a firm specializing in cannabis education and industry development.  Emma is a Brown University graduate with a specialized Biology degree in Medicinal Plant Research, and is formerly the Director Of Education at the Portland cannabis dispensary Farma. 

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• What a bioaccumulator is, and how this impacts your body.
• The difference in organic labeling between hemp and THC dominant cannabis. 
• How cannabis was used in the Chernobyl disaster.
• Healthy certifications to look for when you can't buy organic.
• How different methods of consumption may pose differents risks.
• And so much more...

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Other Healthy Certifications
  • Clean Green
  • Dragonfly Earth 
  • Certified Kind 
• Emma Chasen
  • Eminent Consulting
  • @emmachasen 

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DISCLAIMER:

This podcast DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE, and it is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. All product information discussed is coming directly from brands and experts and is intended to provide information that can be utilized at your own discretion. The name 'But What Do I Buy?' speaks to a moment of consumer decision-making, it is not to be taken literally. We are not making personal suggestions about which products you should buy.

Curious about the world of psychedelics?  In today's episode, we widen our traditional plant medicine scope to include psilocybin, MDMA, ayahuasca, and several other psychedelics.  

Samantha is joined by Danielle Negrin, Founder of Psychedelic Recovery, and Executive Director of the San Francisco Psychedelic Society.  Danielle very openly shares her personal story of transitioning out of addiction with the help of cannabis and psychedelics, and helps us understand how psychedelics can empower us.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Danielle's story, from addiction to 'alchemizing the challenge into empowerment'.
• What plant medicines helped Danielle come off psychiatric drugs.
• Advice for anyone feeling inspired to transition off prescriptions.
• How the work of psychedelics is 'like catching a fish'.
• The importance of setting intentions, using guides, and integration.
• What resources the San Francisco Psychedelics Society can offer.
• Some current legal options for psychedelics
• How to use psychedelics safely, and some things to watch out for.
• And so much more...

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• The San Francisco Psychedelic Society
  • Website:  www.psychedelicsocietysf.org 
  • Instagram: @psychedelicsocietysf 
• Psychedelic Recovery
  • Instagram: @psychedelicrecoveryorg 
• Danielle Negrin
  • Instagram: @connectwithd
  • About: Danielle specializes in building a conscious global community where she provides education into the responsible use and science of psychedelics. Danielle coaches individuals through addiction recovery, psychedelic integration, microdosing and transforming their lives. The intention of her work is to assist people and communities through sacred intentional practice, to ultimately make this a better world for us all to live in. 

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DISCLAIMER:

This podcast DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE, and it is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. All product information discussed is coming directly from brands and experts and is intended to provide information that can be utilized at your own discretion. The name 'But What Do I Buy?' speaks to a moment of consumer decision-making, it is not to be taken literally. We are not making personal suggestions about which products you should buy.

Welcome to the beginning of our Story Series, where we talk with cannabis users, hear how their lives have been transformed, and- hopefully- help you find ways that cannabis can help you and your loved ones.  

In this episode Samantha chats with breast cancer survivor, Marianne Cursetjee, about her journey through chemo and how RSO, a cannabis concentrate, helped her eliminate over 10 prescriptions she was taking for chemo side effects.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Marianne's story, from diagnosis to transformation.
• What is RSO (Rick Simpson Oil).
• The chemo symptoms RSO helped with.
• How switching from prescriptions to RSO gave Marianne more energy.
• Tips on how else to get through chemo
• How cannabis can help post-chemo
• Breaking away from the stigma of cannabis with doctors and family
• How this experience inspired Marianne to own a cannabis farm
• And so much more...

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Marianne's cannabis farm:
  • Website: Alibi Cannabis 
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/alibicompanyco
  • Instagram: @alibicannabis

SHOW LINKS:

• Connect with us on social!
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• Request a show topic, or give feedback on our Contact Us Page.
• Sort all our episodes by theme, brand, and state availability on our website: butwhatdoibuypodcast.com.

DISCLAIMER:

This podcast DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE, and it is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. All product information discussed is coming directly from brands and experts and is intended to provide information that can be utilized at your own discretion. The name 'But What Do I Buy?' speaks to a moment of consumer decision-making, it is not to be taken literally. We are not making personal suggestions about which products you should buy.

Have you ever wondered how cannabis can help your sex life?  It’s not always comfortable to get clarifications and ask these intimate questions at a dispensary, so here you go- we’re bringing answers to you right in the privacy of your earphones.

In this episode Samantha chats with return guest and cannabis nurse Rebecca Abraham, Founder + President of Acute on Chronic which provides educated guidance to cannabis, alternative therapies, and patient advocacy services.  Rebecca has worked in healthcare for 15 years, she’s an RN,  a certified cannabis nurse, and board certified in critical care nursing.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• How cannabis has been used for sexual wellness in different countries + cultures.
• Cannabis oils vs ‘regular’ oils for lubrication.
• Why cannabis helps your body feel more pleasure and less pain during sex.
• How cannabis can help with your libido.
• Bringing out your masculine/feminine side through cannabis.
•  Viagra vs cannabis for erectile dysfunction.
• And other topics...

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Rebecca’s website: Acute on Chronic
• Rebecca’s social:
  • IG: @acuteonchronicrn420
  • FB: www.facebook.com/acuteonchronicllc

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DISCLAIMER:

This podcast DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE, and it is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. All product information discussed is coming directly from brands and experts and is intended to provide information that can be utilized at your own discretion. The name 'But What Do I Buy?' speaks to a moment of consumer decision-making, it is not to be taken literally. We are not making personal suggestions about which products you should buy.

You've got your THC and CBD game dialed in, but what about terpenes?  These are the essential oils of the cannabis plant and they are a large contributing factor to how a strain might affect you, so it's important to get familiar with them. In this episode, Samantha is joined by David Heldreth to discuss how terpenes impact your cannabis experience, and how to shop with this in mind.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• What terpenes are + how they work in our bodies
• How the entourage effect impacts your experience
• Terpenes from cannabis vs other botanicals
• The comparison of plant compounds to pharmaceuticals 
• How terpenes work together, and individually
• Our bodies natural cravings for certain smells
• What effects you might get from these common terpenes:
  • Limonene
  • B-Caryophyllene
  • Myrcene 
  • Linalool
  • Terpinolene
  • Pinene
• And other topics...

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Ziese Farms
• Panacea Plant Sciences 
• Leafly 

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DISCLAIMER:
This podcast DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE, and it is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. All product information discussed is coming directly from  brands and experts and it intended to provide information that can be utilized at your own discretion.  The name 'But What Do I Buy?' speaks to a moment of consumer decision-making, it is not to be taken literally, we are not making personal suggestions about which products you should buy.

Overwhelmed and confused by all your cannabis choices?  Well, this episode offers you the shortcut of all shortcuts: you don’t need to figure it out on your own, just hire a cannabis nurse! Yep, it’s a real thing, and hiring one is easier than you think. 

In this episode Samantha chats with guest Rebecca Abraham, Founder + President of Acute on Chronic which provides educated guidance to cannabis, alternative therapies, and patient advocacy services.  Rebecca has worked in healthcare for 15 years, she’s an RN,  a certified cannabis nurse, and board certified in critical care nursing.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• What a cannabis nurse can help you with, whether you are using cannabis for medical or recreational reasons.
• How cannabis nurses work together with your doctor.
• Examples of cannabis can conflict with some prescriptions and procedures.
• How to find a cannabis nurse, and what it might cost to hire one.
• And other topics...

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Rebecca’s website: Acute on Chronic
• Rebecca’s social:
  • IG: @acuteonchronicrn420
  • FB: www.facebook.com/acuteonchronicllc
• American Association of Cannabis Nurses

SHOW LINKS:

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• Request a show topic, or give feedback on our Contact Us Page.
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DISCLAIMER:
This podcast DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE, and it is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. All product information discussed is coming directly from brands and experts and is intended to provide information that can be utilized at your own discretion. The name 'But What Do I Buy?' speaks to a moment of consumer decision-making, it is not to be taken literally. We are not making personal suggestions about which products you should buy.

Samantha is joined by Myron Chadowitz to discuss uplifting cannabis strains from Cannassentials that are great for social occasions.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Indoor vs Outdoor vs Greenhouse
• Pioneering new growing techniques
• Various terpenes and their effects
• Why high THC flower is overhyped
• Good strains for people with anxiety
• And other topics...

STRAINS DISCUSSED:
Durban Chocolope
Guava Chem
Birds of Paradise
Zsweet Insanity
Third Eyegasm
Skunk in the Trunk

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TO BUY + FOLLOW CANNASSENTIALS:

• To buy:  Find a dispensary
• To learn more: www.cannassentials.net
• To follow: 
  • IG: @cannassentials
  • FB: www.facebook.com/cannassentials/

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DISCLAIMER:
This podcast DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE, and it is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. All product information discussed is coming directly from brands and experts and is intended to provide information that can be utilized at your own discretion. The name 'But What Do I Buy?' speaks to a moment of consumer decision-making, it is not to be taken literally. We are not making personal suggestions about which products you should buy.

Knowing how to get the results you are looking for is important for anyone, whether it's to help manage a chronic illness, find balance, or get the perfect high. Samantha is joined by Kevin Ahaesy from Eco Cannabis to discuss how to improve your dispensary experience and source the right products for you.  Eco Cannabis is an Oakland-based dispensary committed to providing a more personal, education-driven shopping experience.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Cannabis use for total newbies
• Understanding your budtenders aren't doctors
• How to find the right dispensary for you
• Why shopping in person is better than online
• Normalizing cannabis use and ending stigma
• How to show up prepared to a dispensary
• The future of cannabis
• And other topics...

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GUEST LINKS:
High-Eco website – www.high-eco.com 

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DISCLAIMER:
This podcast DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE, and it is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. All product information discussed is coming directly from  brands and experts and it intended to provide information that can be utilized at your own discretion.  The name 'But What Do I Buy?' speaks to a moment of consumer decision-making, it is not to be taken literally, we are not making personal suggestions about which products you should buy.

Samantha is joined by co-Founder and CEO of PAMOS BEVERAGE CO., David Mukpo. PAMOS is a premium cannabis spirits company that is making waves in the cannabis industry by offering consumers a new type of cannabis experience in the form of a spirit drink.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• How PAMOS was designed to be 'stackable' + fast-acting
• The good, better, best way to drink PAMOS 
• The versatility of cannabis spirits 
• What the new bar cart looks like 
• The future of the cannabis industry
• And other topics...

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GUEST LINKS:
Pamos website - www.pamos.com
Pamos recipes

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DISCLAIMER:
This podcast DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE, and it is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. All product information discussed is coming directly from  brands and experts and it intended to provide information that can be utilized at your own discretion.  The name 'But What Do I Buy?' speaks to a moment of consumer decision-making, it is not to be taken literally, we are not making personal suggestions about which products you should buy

Samantha connects with Gina Gault to discuss everything you need to know about vape pens. Gina is a cannabis industry expert and community outreach specialist with RISE Dispensaries in Illinois. 

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Differences between vaping and smoking
• The vaping scandal of 2018 + what to take away from it
• Differences in vaping devices
• Disposables, cartridges, and batteries
• Finding the right cartridge for you
• Cannabis shopping tips
• And much more...

SHOW LINKS:

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• Request a show topic, or give feedback on our Contact Us Page. 
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GUEST LINKS:

• Gina Gault on IG: @ginagault

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DISCLAIMER:
This podcast DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE, and it is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. All product information discussed is coming directly from  brands and experts and it intended to provide information that can be utilized at your own discretion.  The name 'But What Do I Buy?' speaks to a moment of consumer decision-making, it is not to be taken literally, we are not making personal suggestions about which products you should buy.