Your Brain On Weird

CW: Cults, manipulation, discussion of emotionally abusive relationships.

We're here and we're still Your Brain On Queer! 

This episode isn't super funny but it is interesting as hell. Sam gives us a ~learning experience~ about cults, what they are, and what you can do to be aware of them. We learned a lot this episode and had some weird synchronicities, too. Remember to stay vigilant and remain uncontrollable!

For our Pride edition of Meducation, Sage talks about the relationship between the LGBTQ community and cannabis. We talk about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and why cannabis has become so vital to some marginalized communities. Shoutout to Brownie Mary, Denis Peron, Paul Scott, and others who helped pave the way to legalization!

Check out the Bite Model of Authoritarian Control by Steven Hassan for more information about cults.

Pride and Cannabis: A Shared History of Marginalization and Resilience in the Cannabis Industry

Tracing the LGBTQ+ origins of legal cannabis

Happy Pride Month!! We're queer all year, but this month, we are Your Brain On Queer!

Welcome to Part Two of The Vertical Plane. If you haven't heard part one, go back to episode 74 first. You'll thank us later when you're not incredibly confused. Sage did give us a quick recap, but then we get into some more wild poltergeist activity and weird letters from the past (and future). We get disgusted by the idea of AI and are reminded that ACAB, which are actually normal behaviors for us. This one's all over the place but has a very satisfying ending!

For our weed-themed portion today we talk about terps! Sam tells us about new research that shows that terpenes can reduce anxiety when smoking weed. We get some recommendations for weed strains that will help you avoid anxiety, and those that are more likely to cause it.

Thanks for listening!

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Show Notes:

The Vertical Plane by Ken Webster

Terpenes and Anxiety

It's Sam's turn, and this time we go back to Episode 57 with Part Two of the Coral Castle! It's not just any episode though, because Sam actually got to go there and take plenty of pictures for us. They talk about some of the stuff they saw and learned during their visit, and we talk about how much of a genius the guy who built it was. We also talk about how it wasn't aliens, it was just an incredibly underrated guy. You can find the photos from this episode on our social media!

For the second part of the show, Sage gives us a legalization update which kind of blew our minds. 

Reminder to check out Last Prisoner Project at https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/ to learn about what you can do to help free people imprisoned for cannabis. 

Thanks for your support following our return back to making the show!

We were finally in good moods this week since we're getting closer to spring! Besides being tired... We may have drank a few more beers than usual last weekend.

This week Sage picked a Hot Topic. Not the store - we actually talked about some really wonderful Ukrainian folk tales. Sage gave us a summary of a few of the most popular, mostly related to nature, with some trickster elements thrown in. Click the link below to read the full blog post and find links to the original folktales!

For Meducation this week, Sam talked about germination and how seeds become plants! They gave us some tips for starting your weed plants as we get towards having warm weather. We're looking forward to having plants of our own this season and in the near future!

We also got very excited about some new additions to our Patreon benefits and new merch available on our store. Check out our website for more info.

Thanks for listening! 

Link for the folk tales here: https://multicoloreddiary.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-most-beautiful-folktales-from.html

Happy episode 69! (Nice)

Sam returns with another story about a local cult. We discuss the church of Santo Diame, their practices, and the effect that the drug that they take has on their members. This ended up being a very interesting discussion on how cults can manipulate their members, and the importance of keeping an open mind when it comes to your beliefs.

Then we held a DOUBLE Meducation session today where Sage refreshed and updated the information on cannabis and COVID. We addressed the rumors around how weed could protect you from the virus, and the work that's being done on an effective use. This also served as a reminder to actually read articles before you share them!

For Meducation part two, Sam showed us their new electric "herb" grinder that we affectionately call "The Weed Whacker". It's great for people who are disabled or just have trouble using a traditional grinder!

Thanks for joining us once again!

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We're baaaaack! Thanks for your patience while we took an unexpected hiatus! We started this episode with some personal life updates and some PSA's about the ongoing pandemic.

Sage then told us the hilarious and pun-filled story of the ghostly chicken and Sir Francis Bacon. It's probably not exactly what you would expect. But some great scientific discoveries were made and incredible poems were written as a result. Once again, we highly speculate why this strange haunting occurred and why the sightings eventually stopped.

No Meducation this time around, although we did discuss Sam's meds for ADHD and how they've helped in their everyday life.

Lastly, we talked about changes we're making for the new year as well as new benefits for our Patrons! If you'd like to become a Patron, you can sign up at patreon.com/yourbrainonweird.

Hydrate yourselves! Get vaccinated! Wear a mask (properly)! And smoke responsibly!