The Spliff Potcast

Yup! That's right guys, it's Danksgiving and what did I bring? Shwag Salad. I don't care how you spell it, it's all some people got this holiday season, so let's make the most of it, shall we? The opposite of sensimilla, or more appropriately sin semilla, brick weed has a little more work that goes into it. But for some people that extra work is the ceremonial difference. When it comes to keeping it old school, and finding weed that let's you roll a serious fattie (without falling on the floor) schwag very much has a place in this industry. The customer's always right! Therefore, we gotta know how to tell quality schwag from that hazardous shwag! In the land of the needy, there's no lab testing! It's up to our nose and common sense. Then, what to do with all those seeds and stems that come with it? There's no reason to throw them out! When we say every part of the cannabis plant has medicine, we mean it! Let's contain it. When I get the rambling out of my system we move over and Safety! I freak out on the crazy things kids say nowadays, and I got a special strain just for Danksgiving dinner. Medirecreating at its best, sneak a toke of this Blue Diesel to help you deal when Nana insists on that second slice of pie. You don't want to let her down, do you?! DO YOU?! 

Turkey Day Links

An etymological recording of the word schwag

Urban Dictionary takes a stab at it

Here's that great article with all the creative ideas about making the most of your stems

And lastly, here's the incredible studies on resin and reclaim by MCR Labs. SCIENCE!! 

So many people are apprehensive about trying cannabis. They've had bad experiences in the past, or they're afraid of what could happen if they take too much. The good news, not much worse than a really bad afternoon! The bad news? You still have to TRY! So let's discuss some of the things to help build the resolve to tackle a low or beginner tolerance. The key is to look at the facts, and the facts are overwhelmingly in cannabis' favor. Next is to GO SLOWLY! As long as you're regularly trying, there's no way to go too slow. Then, let's get some truly professional advice in on the discussion! In the Safety Meeting I toke on some Chocolate Hashberry, because it's almost my bedtime! But before I drift off, I want to tell you about my newest schwag - a Jane West "Weekender" I scored from my fave MJ Today Daily (I told you guys you should be listening!) 

Come for the weed, stay for the links:

Jane West's "Weekender" 

Dr. Bearman's book list

Get to my iTunes for reviews, reviews, reviews!

And while I didn't mention it on this potcast, I've talked about Dr. Dustin Sulak Healer.com  before; a great resource for online health professional information and starting slowly!

More states than ever are legalizing weed, which means more people than ever are going to be trying cannabis! If you're medicating or recreating, cannabis don't care -it's got this. The experience will always be personalized, but that doesn't mean we can't generalize, amirite? So let's roll through some of the possibilities.  If you're experimenting with the options of legalization for the first time, or just dipping your toes in because "it's legal!" know what to expect, because knowledge is power! Key to this one is that cannabis heals the mind AND the body, so you'll need to incorporate both, sometimes whether you want to or not. We'll roll through who shouldn't be toking (and their options), who should be toking, and how to handle the experience when it gets a little out of hand (or better how to avoid it altogether!)

Links this week are practicals:

House Reps   Senate Reps

Learn more about Prader-Willi Syndrome

Hey guys! I move out of my comfort zone this week to bring a little grow talk. I'm usually strictly post-harvest, but this helps us understand that aftermarket even better! Phenotypes are the reason why we've seen so many kinds of Afghani Kush, White Widow, or GDP. Cannabis cultivators are artists, each with their own style, but the real master is Cannabis, Herself. Willing to herm out when conditions call for it, this plant is a master adapter. So whether your favorite is an age old classic landrace, or an Uncle Fester-like basement experiment, cannabis knows how to give good strain.

Lookity links:

Check out these hyperlinks for some interesting articles on Genotypes and Phenotypes

And then check here for the Grow From Your Heart podcast! 

Looking to know more about California's 2016 Prop 64 AKA AUMA, but tired of that tiny print? Well, let's have an Emergency Safety Meeting to discuss it! Worried about Big Tobacco or saving the children? Where do the taxes go, and who has the power? Well, by the end we'll have some of those of answers. Let's put their claim that they got it right to the test... we'll go section by section (some a little more closely than others), listen to some of the available Voter Information Guide audio, and make up our own damn minds. Because we are adults, dammit. Unless you're 18-20, in which case you're not yet adult enough to enjoy weed according to AUMA... Rock that vote!

Get your ADA provided Voter Information Guide Audio files on! 

We're gonna take a quick look at: potency. Often used in arguments for prohibition and when seeking to "save the children" ...is this idea that the weed we smoke today being practically handed down from God, Him or Her self, really reliable? We know we can get better weed than ever, but does that mean it's really become more potent too? Like so many mythologies, how do we find the artful truth? We look at the evidence, and then tear it apart! All that historiography really fires me up! Simmer back down in the Safety to recap and hear some suggestions if you're one of dem YouTubers.

Stoner links:

Pot Luck Dinner Potcast ladies on  Twitter and iTunes

So many Juicy Jays flavors! 

And all those ultrafine options too!

There's so much to take from this week's potcast, and not just because it's so long! My friend let me set up the mic while we sesh, and she tells me about her personal journey being diagnosed with Lyme Disease and how she has developed as an mmj patient throughout.  She not only has all that going on, but has to deal with the fact that her daughters are carriers of the bacteria as well. Parenting with chronic illness doesn't leave a lot of time to be wishy washy! She's made some tough choices and come a long way in her almost 20 years as a card carrying CA medical patient. The most radical changes have happened in the last two years, however, and the most important factors? Access and education. While western medicine has failed at treating chronic pain, auto-immune disease and managing overall costs, healthcare remains a basic need that affects the whole family. So the discussion turns familial. Since parenting choices are so personal, unique perspectives like hers are always interesting.

A few perspectives on RSO: Rick Simpson, My Own, and a Leafly article on all types of concentrates

This week we delve into one of the darkest and most dangerous corners of the cannabis world: The Munchies! duhduhDUH... but this often dissed side effect of your favorite intoxicant is also a really important medicinal use! If you're trying to reclaim your appetite back from disease or disorder, or keep a reign on those junk food cravings, we're gonna dish about it all. There are no big secrets here, unfortunately. Whole plant is pretty essential to making sure you have the best success at inducing appetite, adding CBD can help stave off a junk food binge, but nothing's guaranteed when you lower your inhibitions and trigger the body's endocannabinoid system for that healing response! To keep it thematic, the Safety Meeting is dedicated to... staying healthy and doing something! We get down with some funtime salad mix and talk about how to not let yourself succumb to the munchies.

Referral links, thanks for checking em out!

The study that shows an increase in olfactory sensitivity and regulation by the ECS

An article I enjoyed if you need a little more moral support

And finally Go Ask Alice ... don't take it too seriously, but do realize that your drug journey should be an educated one. 

Ever wondered what it's like to be a stoner girl? Well, there's a lot of awesome, no doubt! My stoner gal pal Heather stops by to talk about how she's been using marijuana to help clear her skin of adult acne, instead of Big Pharma and Big Beauty. Then I get really personal about the passion behind this potcast. While many may not want to hear it, the drug war perpetuates many systemic failures; racism in law enforcement and deficiencies in mental healthcare are two that get much needed attention. Rape culture isn't one we normally think of, but I know I can't be alone in my experience. And I'm not- Stoner girls unite! In the Safety Meeting I toast one to the wily women and maternal energy that helped shape me into the opinionated potcaster you hear today. 

No links this week, but check out the search bar if you were hoping to find out more about something I discussed, or just reach out and ask! <3 

We're closing out a full year of weekly potcasts with this episode! We did it, everyone! So I'm taking this week to talk about a recent event that helps confirm one of my favorite canna-theories -that cannabis is best used FIRST not last. The sooner we signal healing by the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) the faster and more profound the healing results can be. This can be applied in many different ways, due to the incredible versatility of cannabis and the inherent power of the ECS. Many of us will be medicating irregularly, mentally and physically, so it's important we remember to use it in the moment, where it suits us best and can do the most healing. In the Safety Meeting I talk about my preferred storage method: the mason jar! Sure, it's got its issues, but it's a classic. And I prefer the way my cannabis stores when I use them. Not to mention the added benefits that help you stretch that dollar and get as much medicine as you can!

Lynx? No? Oh, links! Gotcha....

Cannabis Health Index blog with Uwe Blesching 

Lift podcast, out of Canada, eh!