High Fidelity

Hello! We are off this week to focus on adding cannabis to our product mix at Lucky You. Please enjoy this episode of The Nourished Nervous System podcast with host Kristen Timchak. Here she explores how to assess and improve your sleep hygiene through the lens of Ayurveda and the circadian sleep/wake cycle.

Links:
Lucky You Instagram Page
HIgh Fidelity Newsletter Sign Up
Link to Original Episode Notes and Resources 

Notes: 
0:00 Lift off
2:02 Bridget's intro on incorporating earth medicines with lifestyle adjustments
4:19 Kristen's & Bridget's shared history at the Goldthread Farm to Pharmacy Program
7:21 Normalizing sub quality sleep
9:42 Dr. Michael Bruce's four sleep chronotypes
12:36 Each Ayurvedic dosha's relationship to sleep
14:49 The circadian sleep/wake cycle
21:24 Small steps to reset your circadian rhythm
24:37 Ayurvedic sleep hygiene

Our second annual Holiday High Gift Guide, a curated list of items to gift the herbal enthusiast in your life….and maybe a little something for yourself, you deserve it. This year's picks are available on line and at our newly opened retail store, Lucky You. Happy Holidays from High Fidelity!

Links:
Lucky You
Frankie Smoke
LuneNoire
Hemson Goods
Baked in Vermont Pipe Company
Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference
Limoges Porcelain
Viking Glass
Brio Coffeeworks 

Notes: 
0:00 Lift off
1:15 Lucky You now open
2:20 Frankie Smoke
3:23 LuneNoire
4:33 Hemson Goods
5:09 Baked in Vermont Pipe Company
5:55 Vintage ashtrays at Lucky You
6:50 Modern apothecary and gourmet pantry highlights

The Plant Medicine Protocol is a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to integrating medicinal plants into your daily life. The key is Saturation + Consistency + Variety. Listen in as author, clinical herbalist, ethnobotanist and licensed acupuncturist William Siff explains how to unlock the power of plants to create optimal health and longevity.

Links:
Buy the book online
Goldthread Plant Based Tonics
Plantventure Project
Peterson Field Guides
David Crow
Lonny Jarrett 

Notes: 
0:00 Lift off
3:26 Get the Plant Medicine Protocal at 20% off
6:04 William's early obsession with medicinal plants
11:37 William's formal studies in medical anthropology and ethnobotany
12:59 Asian systems of medicine as effective frameworks for delivering plants into people
14:55 Goldthread Herbal Apothecary
17:10 The herbal apothecary as community public health institution
20:21 The Farm to Pharmacy Internship
25:50 The health care pyramid
33:39 Our connection to nature informs our health
35:16 Unrealistic expectations of what natural medicine can do
39:06 Bridget's personal story with Lyme disease
43:31 The Plant Medicine Protocol
47:47 The drug model does not fit the plant medicine model
48:29 Plant saturation of our vital systems
53:48 Consuming plants as a way to get to know yourself
1:00:34 Minestrone soup! William's selfcare routine

Show us the Data! Bridget reviews the latest licensing numbers and reflects on the wide discrepancy between actual sales and the market model forecast for year 1 of the Vermont Adult-use cannabis marketplace. Where’s the data to understand why? It doesn't exist. Three licensed growers share their stories on their first year of operation.

Links:
VTCCB List of Registered Cannabis Products
ISO Certification for Analytical Labs
Episode 27 With Cary Giguere
Vermont Medical and Adult-use Market Analysis Model
VT CCB October 2021 Report to Legislature
Medical Program Study Committee
Clover Hill Cannabis
Island Pond Cannabis Co.
Sunset Lake Cannabis
Seven Days Article on Federal Hemp Regulations 

Notes: 
0:00 Lift off
2:24 Latest licensing data
6:08 Latest product registration data
7:16 Licensed vs. utilized plant canopy data
9:05 Is supply meeting demand? 
12:12 Inversion, we know it's happening, but how much? 
14:13 Lack of transparency on market data
15:27 Actual vs projected sales
16:26 Medical program update
19:19 Michelle Shane of Clover Hill Cannabis
20:48 Thayer Gowdy of Island Pond Cannabis Co.
24:27 Sam Bellavance of Sunset Lake Cannabis

SAFER, Rescheduling, the Farm bill, OH MY! Bridget and Marc discuss the cannabis policy conversations happening at the federal level right now and how they could affect both businesses and consumers.

Links:
Marc Hauser
Subscribe to Cannabis Musings
Hauser Advisory
SAFER Banking Act
Reuters Article on Rescheduling
The UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs
NCIA White Paper on Tax Code 280E
Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act
2018 Farm Bill loophole 

Show Notes: 
0:00 Lift off
1:53 Marc’s Bio
6:46 Cannabis Musings, the newsletter
8:36 Hauser Advisory
9:43 SAFER Banking Act explained
14:21 Cannabis banking in Vermont
20:47 The credit card problem
27:31 Rescheduling Cannabis
32:10 The UN Single Convention
34:10 280E Tax Code
41:20 De-scheduling vs. Rescheduling
45:10 FDA oversight of cannabis
49:22 Interstate commerce of THC
52:10 Farm Bill loophole
57:00 Marc’s selfcare routine

What does it actually mean to be "high" and how do we get to that sought after place? Bridget breaks it down with Verena von Pfetten and Dr. Alex Capano, the women behind Gossamer’s line up of fabulous cannabinoid products. From Dawn to Dusk they’ve got you covered and their insights are sure to delight.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance regarding your specific medical condition.

Links:
Gossamer Magazine
Ananda Professional
Verena von Pfetten
Dr. Alex Capano
Gossamer Co-Founder David Weiner
Subscribe to High Fidelity Newsletter
Subscribe to Gossamer Newsletter
Claire Mazur
Rose Los Angeles
Sonoma Hills Farm
Aaron Keefer

Show Notes: 

0:00 Lift off 
2:01 What does it actually mean to be "high"? 
5:18 Verena's background and the creation of Gossamer
11:00 Verena & Alex meet through Claire Mazur
13:08 Alex's background in comprehensive cannabinoid science
17:00 Dusk - Why the first product addressed sleep issues
19:03 CBD, CBN & THC - the sleep trio
23:14 Native ratios vs. formulated ratios
24:57 300mg vs 3000mg
28:04 The entourage effect
29:17 Finding your minimum effective dose
30:15 Gossamer's less is more approach
32:52 Knowing where to start with CBD
34:07 Consistency matters
40:33 The Dawn formula - energy for your day
42:02 Introduction to THCV
47:13 What to expect with sublingual oils
50:23 Happy Hour Pre-rolls - sungrown CBG flower
55:35 Smoking herbs as a ritual
58:41 Mushroom walks - Verena's favorite selfcare routine
1:01 Alex's selfcare routine - pilates for strength and mobility

We are super busy preparing to open our retail store, so this week we are taking a little break and re-introducing you to Dan Pomerantz of Rebel Grown. Dan was our first guest on the show in Season 1 and our conversation continues to be one of our most downloaded episodes. We caught up with him recently to learn how things are going as he heads into his second outdoor harvest here in Vermont and where things stand with his social equity application. We’ll also give a sneak peek into our new retail experience coming soon to downtown Burlington.

Links:
Rebel Grown
Brio Coffeeworks
High Times
Rebel Grown feature in Grow Magazine
The Winter Breeding Project in Skunk Magazine
Vermont Cannabis Control Board social equity definitions
Jorge Cervantes
California Proposition 215
California Proposition 64

Show Notes: 
0:00 Lift off
1:33 Our retail store update
3:00 We're hiring! 
3:46 Dan's media and advocacy cred
5:43 Update on Rebel's upcoming harvest and Dan's social equity status
11:29 Intro to Episode 7 revisted
12:57 "Legacy" defined
14:29 An early relationship to cannabis
17:41 Dan's first trip to Vermont
21:36 Dan moves to Humboldt County
24:21 The origins of the Emerald Triangle
29:00 The birth of Rebel Grown
35:05 The draw back to Vermont
38:11 Rebel Grown's Tier Five license in Vermont
40:38 Dan's take on the application process in Vermont
43:05 Dan denied social equity status in Vermont
46:32 Rebel Grown's first offerings in Vermont
48:56 Dan's love for sharing genetics
51:06 Dan's vision for Rebel Grown as a lifestyle brand
55:48 Cannabis as the "connector"

Local, seasonal and decadent AF; that's chef and alchemist Fiona Lucia Genadio-Allen, and it's also what you can expect from her tantalizing array of products at Wolfpeach. Tune in to learn how you can tastily add tonic herbs and superfoods to your everyday selfcare routine while supporting your neighboring farms and makers.

Links:
Wolfpeach
Kori Gelinas, Medicine Womyn Healing & Apothecary
Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism
Zack Woods Herb Farm
generation herb
Perfect Circle Farm
Hillside Botanicals
Flag Hill Farm
Ballymaloe Cookery School
The Conduit
Little Duck The Picklery
First, Catch by Thom Eagle
Caiger & Co.
Trenchers Farmhouse
Urban Moonshine
Adam's Berry Farm
Burroughs Chocolate 

Show Notes: 
0:00 Lift off
3:07 What "craft" means to Fiona
4:43 Wolfpeach, the marriage of Fiona's herbal and culinary experiences
6:12 Fiona's herbal education
8:43 Fiona's culinary background 
13:49 London as a food mecca
17:27 Wolfpeach takes shape at Vermont farmers markets 
20:50 Sourdough pasta, labneh and jun
22:45 What's in a name? Wolfpeach explained 
24:55 Food is political, consider the sources of your food
28:15 Oxymiels, the OG of tinctures
32:40 Herbal salts as a gateway to tonic herbalism
33:52 Electuaries, herb-fortified honeys
37:15 Farm shout-outs
39:35 Apple brandy tinctures
41:28 Raw Cacao as a medium for herbs
42:50 Tonic herbs defined and identified
45:30 Fiona's personal plant allies
46:36 Singing the praises of micro-dosing psychedelic mushrooms
49:20 Fiona's relationship to cannabis
52:45 Fiona's current selfcare practices

The good, the bad and the ugly; Bridget and Dave walk us through the cannabis wins and losses at the Vermont Statehouse this year. What comes next in 2024 plus, why the road to progressive cannabis reform dead-ends at the Governor's office.

Links:
https://silbermanplc.com/about/
https://floravt.com
Act No. 65 Summary
CCB Proposed Changes to Rule 2
CCB Guidance on Convention Displays and Event Sponsorships & Tabling 

Show Notes: 
0:00 Lift off  
1:10 Important updates on proposed changes to Rule 2.2.4 
5:33 Key legislators in support of cannabis businesses
8:51 Propagation license created
11:09 The "Charlotte provision", or the CCB's ability to override municipal control
12:43 Total THC content in edibles packages increased to 100mg 
14:53 Commerce between different types of licenses expanded
15:37 Medical cannabis program improvements
21:49 Removal of DLL oversite of paraphernalia in cannabis retail 
22:35 Vape tax removed on cannabis products
23:34 What didn't pass and why, Governor Scott's stance on cannabis
29:16 Projections for 2024 legislative session
32:17 Proposed changes to Rule 2.2.4, product restrictions based on shelf stability 
35:38 Why the VT Dept. of Health needs to regulate cannabis kitchens and retailers 
38:10 Proposed ban on cannabis products formulated with herbal supplements
41:58 Dave's thoughts on SAFE Banking and Federal rescheduling of cannabis
45:04 California market as a bellwether for the state of industry? 
47:54 Inversion & diversion concerns in Vermont 
52:25 Economies of scale and pricing in the Vermont market 
55:53 Vermont's protectionist perspective

Turns out it is screen time. Cary has been on the computer a lot this year as the CCB develops its own database for inventory tracking. He admits to “building the ship as we’re flying it” and speaks to the challenges of operating a system that went live without a teaching component in place, for staff or licensed operators. And what’s that about analyzing terpene profiles to establish terroir as a potential compliance data point? We’re listening....

Links:
VT CCB Cultivator Inventory Tracking Training Recording
VT CCB Emergency Rule on Synthetic and Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids
Proposed Changes to Rule 2, the Regulation of Cannabis Establishments
NCS Analytics
Eurofins 

Show Notes: 
0:00 Lift off
1:12 Intro
5:22 Compliance assistance is a key component of the job
6:35 Compliance agents have geographic territories
7:14 Different types of compliance inspections
9:54 Is VT CCB's  current staffing sufficient? 
12:05 Licensees are biggest asset in keeping other licensees in check 
13:26 Trends in violations 
14:48 Easing advertising restrictions would free up time for compliance team 
15:30 Status of inventory tracking system 
18:00 NCS Analytics consulting agreement 
19:00 Daily sales data to be available soon 
21:10 Inversion  & diversion in VT 
24:25 Terpene profiles and terroir, a future compliance data point? 
29:08 VT's emergency hemp rule explained 
35:45 FDA pulling the rug out from under CBD market? 
36:50 Proposed changes to Rule 2.2.4 explained 
38:00 The need for DOH regulation of cannabis kitchens 
40:00 CCB closing loophole for hydrocarbon extraction at home 
43:20 The proposed ban on cannabis products containing nutitional supplements 
47:05 What keeps Cary up at night? 
48:00 Cary's plan for selfcare this summer