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How to Do the Pot’s 2022 roundup is here! The most popular episode of the year was “Treating Crohn’s Disease with Cannabis,” the first episode in our series about autoimmune diseases. Since women make up nearly 80% of autoimmune patients, we’re not surprised this episode was so widely shared.  This episode and series is full of information about how cannabinoids like THC and CBD have anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties that can help improve autoimmune...

In this episode, we dig into everyone’s favorite cannabis phenomenon: THE MUNCHIES. Whether you’re curious about experiencing this widely enjoyed effect of weed or you’ve experienced the ecstasy of cracking open a fresh pint of Half Baked just as your high kicks in, this episode is for you. We chew over how the munchies originated, how people can “outgrow” them, and we offer some tips to help you enjoy them to the fullest. LISTEN NOW...

Over the next month, we’ll be serving up some delicious episodes about bringing cannabis into the kitchen. But first, I want to ensure you have all the tools you need to feel confident about cooking with cannabis — so I called in some pros. Monica Lo, author of The Weed Gummies Cookbook, and a few other experts share their best advice for getting prepped to start cooking up some tasty weed treats. I hope you enjoy...

In this episode, we hear from women about the shame they’ve internalized around their cannabis consumption — even though it has vastly improved their well-being. Listening to stories like this, or sharing your own, helps chip away at the decades-old stigma surrounding weed and the people who consume it.In last week’s election, Maryland and Missouri became the latest states to legalize adult-use of cannabis, which brings the total to twenty-one legal U.S. states! I hope...

Next week is Election Day in the U.S., and cannabis is on the ballot. The five states listed above are currently medical-use markets, but have measures for voters to consider legalizing adult-use cannabis. Passage could mean legal cannabis in nearly half of all states – if they all pass, the U.S. would have 24 legal states. Before you cast your vote, be sure to tune in to hear everything you need to know and about...

This episode talks about the original cannabis plants that have existed for thousands of years, which are called Landrace strains. Since most growing and trading of cannabis in the past 100 years has been in the shadows, we reveal the secret history behind five of the best-known Landrace strains: Acapulco Gold, Durban Poison, Lamb’s Bread, Thai and Afghani. You’ll also discover the incredible legacy of these original strains – they have helped create thousands of...

In the first episode of our new series “What is Good Weed – for Women?” We tapped some of our favorite female founders in the cannabis industry to find out what defines “good weed.” The consensus? It depends who you ask. But the bottom line is: if it makes you feel good, it’s good weed. Throughout this series, we’ll dig into the best weed for how you want to feel—whether it’s relaxed, balanced, or energized—and...

This summer I celebrated my birthday with an episode all about my favorite cannabis strain: Acapulco Gold! If you want to extend the summer vacation vibes for a little bit longer, look no further than this critically acclaimed strain. No, really… Acapulco Gold was crowned by High Times as one of the most beloved strains of all time, and it found celebrity status thanks to a cameo in Cheech and Chong’s “Up in Smoke.” Creating...

Nearly forty million Americans suffer from migraines — and unlucky for us, women are much more prone to them because of our fluctuating estrogen levels. Yet the good news is that cannabis is showing a lot of promise in terms of treatment. Tune in to hear how one woman got her chronic migraine pain under control with weed, the combination of THC + CBD that’s most helpful, and how to prevent migraines with CBD. LISTEN...

In this two-part interview, I trade in my interviewer hat for a spin in the hot seat with journalist Skye Pillsbury. We walk through my personal interests, early career moves, “unexplained infertility,” and endometriosis. I also share the story of a terrible accident that completely changed the trajectory of my life — and helped me discover the many benefits of cannabis. This winding path allowed me to pair my love of audio with my mission...

One in 10 women suffer from endometriosis, yet it takes an average of 10 years for women to receive a diagnosis. Read that again. Endometriosis, a debilitating disease that so many women suffer from — one that can cause infertility, painful periods, GI issues, and countless other symptoms — is among the hardest to diagnose. It can even take undergoing a surgery to discover the source of years-long suffering. That’s why talking about endometriosis and...

Classifying weed as sativa, indica and hybrid is actually less straightforward than you might think. The meaning of these classifications has evolved a lot over time, so why do people still rely on these terms to buy cannabis? On this show, we break down exactly what sativa, indica and hybrid mean and why you probably shouldn’t choose your weed based solely on these classifications. Tune in to find out what questions to ask instead, plus...