The Cannamom Roundtable is back! Sitting at the table this time with Shonitria to talk about all things cannabis and motherhood: Angie Stocker aka Highly Angie along with the hosts of the "Good Moms Bad Choices" podcast Erica and Jamilah. The ladies share how they approached cannabis use during pregnancy and breastfeeding... reflecting on what we didn't know back then with what we do know now. We also get honest about how we really feel about the judgment we as cannamoms face from others, and how we deal with it. Plus, what do you do when your partner doesn't want to "let" you use cannabis because you're the mom now of their kid? Welp, we got the answer for ya! 

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Watch our full conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6jX1cazMoGk 

Dr. Miyabe Shields, Ph.D., who prefers they/them pronouns, joins this episode of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast to get into the science behind our favorite plant: cannabis! Miyabe is a pharmaceutical scientist who specializes in the molecules in cannabis and the system in the brain and body that are activated by them. 

Some questions Miyabe answers (because the more we know!) in their conversation Shonitria: Why is it that some people don't get high after ingesting edibles? Does smoking weed harm our brains and "fry" our brain cells? In what ways can cannabis help neurodivergent people? What does science say about using cannabis as a mom? And what's the cleanest way to ingest cannabis... edibles, tinctures, dry herb vaping, dabbing, joints, etc?

It's always wonderful to chat about cannabis with a scientist who studies the plant to help us understand the plant even more. Grab your weed, boo, spark up and enjoy this enlightening chat with Dr. Miyabe! 

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Research cited in this episode: The Effect of SSRI Exposure in Pregnancy on Early Respiratory and Metabolic Adaptation in Infants Born Preterm:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10046952/

Network of Applied Pharmacology (NAP): Accelerating research and public education for cannabis, psychedelics, and other natural medicines by prioritizing lived experience and community engagement.
https://www.appliedpharmacognosy.org/

I breastfed both of my kids. But I only used cannabis while breastfeeding one of them. Not too surprisingly, my second born (my cannababy) was the kid I used cannabis while breastfeeding and he's the one I ended up breastfeeding the longest -- 25 months to be exact. I know it's no coincidence either because without cannabis I would have given up and thrown in the towel way sooner because breastfeeding is not easy -- neither is weaning. Well, that's what I thought until I started intentionally using cannabis postpartum and realizing along the way how helpful weed could really be for a breastfeeding mama. This is a highly requested topic and I am finally giving y'all all the information on why I used cannabis during breastfeeding, how I weaned both my kids, and how cannabis helped with not only my breastfeeding journey but weaning, too. 

Learn more about breastfeeding and using cannabis by watching my informative workshop on it, the BBM Self-Guided Breastfeeding And Cannabis Workshop where I speak with lactation consultant Evonne Smith, Dr. Oga Obie, cannamom advocate and children's book author MsKindess Ramirez, and Jessica "The Mommy Jane." Our over 120-minute conversation is full of tips, tricks, advice and our own accounts on how weed is beneficial for the breastfeeding parent along with the most harm-reductive ways to consume it with a baby in the home. Watch it here: https://bluntblowinmama.com/workshops/

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This week on Blunt Blowin' Mama we connect with Joy Clark of Mahogany Mary and her boyfriend André. They live and thrive in Los Angeles. They met on Tinder and were upfront with each other about their love of cannabis before agreeing to go out.

Joy is the founder of Mahogany Mary a media company and lifestyle brand specializing in curated cannabis experiences. Dre is a director of supply chain for cannabis delivery company Eaze. Join us in conversation as the pair discusses how humor and cannabis are the keys to a happy and healthy relationship. 

On this week’s episode of Blunt Blowin’ Mama we connect with Bradley King and his husband Tom. They both use cannabis and recently moved from California to Georgia. They give us insight on how they incorporate weed into their lifestyle, and the importance of de-stigmatizing cannabis consumption by parents. They also share the importance of intentionally consuming the plant together and separately without judgement. Bradley also opens up about how cannabis has helped him to improve his mental health.

Mskindness  and Aaron Ramirez have been married for over a decade. They met through friends and bonded over their shared love of energy work and holistic healing. They have two beautiful children and live in Pomona California. They share their love story with Blunt Blowin' Mama and explain the significance weed has in their lives. Aaron was attracted to Ms Kindess’s magnetic energy and beauty. Even though Aaron is 8yrs younger than Mskindness the connection they have is unmatched. From activism to parenting the couple believes transparency and communication are integral if we want to create change. Mskindness is a master educator, and Aaron is a body and energy healer, together they are taking the world by storm by changing the narrative on cannabis and parenthood. 

Nicole and Mack have quite the love story. They first met at a post office in Chicago while they were In College. They connected immediately and found themselves deep in conversation, from that point on they were in sync with each other. Nicole was a heavy weed smoker in college and had an impressive toke set up. This made Mac even more drawn to her, she was chill, beautiful, and loved weed. They dated for a while but broke up when Nicole decided that she wanted to move back home to LA. Fast forward several years and they reconnected when Nicole was on assignment in San Francisco, she reached out to Mack to see if they could grab tacos. The energy was magical and the couple soon realized that even after all of the years apart, they still had so much in common. Nicole and Mack share how weed positively impacts their relationship. They also discuss their rituals and how they use weed when it comes to intimacy. 

Tiffany and Corey are a hilarious couple who get real about how cannabis helps them in their relationship. Whether it’s for resolving conflict, spicing up the bedroom or to just spend quality time, they admit cannabis is always part of the equation. On this Couples & Weed edition, the DMV area couple share a laugh out loud stories about their love story over the years. Corey also shares how his intentional use of cannabis and therapy have been pivotal in improving her overall health and emotional wellness. 

In this week’s episode of Blunt Blown’ Mama, Couples and Weed edition we sit down with Jessica Gonzales of The Mommy Jane and her husband Jason. Jessica and Jason have two girls and live in the Bay Area. They met while working in the service industry and quickly got to know each other through social interactions and afterwork hangs.

Jessica was smoking weed secretly and did not have a candid conversation about her cannabis consumption with her husband. Although Jason knew that she was smoking for years, Jessica felt unprepared and fearful to expose that vulnerability with her partner. While it was challenging and involved a lot of compromise, Jessica and Jason ultimately established some guidelines and boundaries when it came to cannabis consumption and how it tied into their relationship. They also came to a place where they can learn about the plant together, and it’s made their relationship even stronger. 

Marlena and Noah own and operate Zenbarn Farms, which is a restaurant that offers hemp-infused menu options, a wellness studio space and, recently, a line of CBD products. They have two sons, ages 13 and 8, and they live in Vermont. At Zenbarn Restaurant they offer both hemp-infused food and cocktails. Their family business blossomed due to the positive response they had to their food infusions. This inspired Marlena and her husband to expand their business and explore the world of cannabis infusions more deeply. They launched their CBD business in August during the pandemic. The COVID-19 crisis has really pushed the Zenbarn team to get creative. Through sheer will and community support they have been thriving, but not without picking up some key lessons along the way.

In this week’s episode of Blunt Blown’ Mama we sit down with the innovative Precious Osaige-Erese, co-founder and COO of cannabis delivery service and e-commerce shop Roll Up Life. New Jersey has recently legalized weed recreationally, but Precious and her business partner started crafting their concept just after medical marijuana became legal in 2016.

Blunt Blowin' Mama and Precious discuss what is needed to get started in the industry, and the importance of networking and research. Knowledge is power, and community is everything, there is no reason why the black community and other people of color can't benefit from this lucrative industry.

Blunt Blowin' Mama connects with Kristin Murr-Sloat, owner and co-founder of AlpinStash. The Colorado-based grow-op is where she cultivates and sells craft cannabis with her husband. Join us as we chat about how Murr and her husband Danny, who she calls her best friend, manage a cannabis business together and parent their young child. Murr also gives us some insight into how her business operates, and what they've been doing to keep the business running during the pandemic. She also shares her personal story with cannabis and what she wishes she did differently to treat her sickness and postpartum depression. Murr admits that she regrets not smoking weed while pregnant. Unfortunately, she was just too afraid to smoke weed while pregnant because she didn't have access to information or feel support within the cannabis community to consume.

Blunt Blowin' Mama chats with Julia Jacobson the Cofounder, and President of Aster Farms, a cannabis company that focuses on sustainability as well as cultivating high quality cannabis. Julia and her husband Sam Ludwig were inspired to start Aster Farms after spending some time with Sam's grandparents who owned and operated a successful grow for many years. They had both been spending time working and developing brands for other businesses back in New York, but wanted to flex their skills on their own initiatives. Julia has a business development & entrepreneurial background, while her husband has more of a creative and operational background. They realized they could fill a need in the industry using their talents and started to tackle building their own brand and business. Running a business in general can be complicated and requires a ton of dedication and resourcefulness, the added layer of the business being in the weed industry can leave a lot of room for mistakes to be made. Julia gives the Blunt Blowin' Mama listeners a crash course in what it takes to launch a successful cannabis business. 

I used cannabis during my pregnancy with my second child and I firmly believe it was the best decision I ever could have made for myself and baby. I enjoyed my pregnancy, I was emotionally well and physically cared for with the help of cannabis. Now, I want to make sure other parents know that cannabis is an option for pregnancy, too. Listen, I know that pregnancy can be very challenging physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. In my opinion, cannabis eases those challenges and allows me to just enjoy the blessing that is pregnancy -- bask in the experience as my body works a true miracle. It's so hard to be present for that miracle when navigating the many curveballs pregnancy can throw your way. So, after many requests from y'all, I put together this episode as a resource and needed guidance for anyone who is considering using cannabis during pregnancy and doesn't know where to start.

This episode is a comprehensive breakdown of the best forms of cannabis you can incorporate into your life and my fave products for expecting mamas. Honestly, I should've done this episode sooner and I wish I had a resource like this for myself when I was pregnant with my first kid in 2015. But it's here now and I am so happy to provide it for you. Don't forget to tap into the products mentioned in the episode listed below. 

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Brands I mentioned in the episode that I HIGHLY recommend for pregnant mamas:

Kush Queen bath bombs: https://kushqueen.shop/

Cannabombz topicals: https://cannabombz.com/

Om Wellness: https://om-wellness.com/

Beso Wellness: https://besowellness.com/

Care By Design: https://cbd.org/

Pax: https://www.pax.com/

Blunt Blowin' Mama connects with Eunice, the founder of HiVi. She created the platform to be a valuable resource for cannabis consumers who have questions about all things weed and wellness. HiVi, which is short for high vibrations, aims to create visibility for those who want to consume cannabis but also care deeply about where their products are sourced and the effects the plant has on their body outside of recreational use. Eunice considers herself a conscious consumer who shops in the most mindful way possible. This is not only applied to the clothes she wears, the makeup she buys, or the food she eats but also in the business she conducts. 

We made it! Happy New Year, y'all! I'm reflecting back on 2020 and setting some intentions for the year ahead. I was smoking hella weed during this episode so light up with me and enjoy the chat. Cheers ;). 

P.S. Support ya girl by buying yourself and a friend some BBM Merch. I put so much love and effort into creating this merch for you guys. These shirts are meant to affirm us all as plant lovers while spreading the good word that weed is normal so let's talk about it! Shop here: https://blunt-blowin-mama.myshopify.com/

This week Blunt Blowin’ Mama chats with the one of the funniest cannabis content creators on the gram. Tiffany is a former mental health professional who rediscovered herself after leaving her toxic job toward the start of the pandemic.

She is a multi talented, self taught makeup artist who decided to pursue her passion full time after receiving a positive response on IG to a look she created.  Her ability to generate income from her page came as a happy surprise after a well known IG cannabis influencer featured one of her looks. That is when she decided to focus on full time content creation. Tiffany uses her naturally vivacious energy to connect with others and help them navigate the world of cannabis. Her mental health degree helps her remain level headed and ready to help out.

Tiffany talks about her goal to get her bread and create multiple streams of income. When the pandemic hit it also unfortunately left her husband without work, so the need to find alternative ways to earn a living was heavy her mind. She believes in honest content creation where she can be genuine and not take any shit but also help those who follow her, feel love and a sense of community.

Blunt Blowin' Mama connects with the brilliant Shanel Lindsay, who founded a business that makes it easy for cannabis consumers to create their own cannabis edibles at home. Ardent Cannabis’s FX and Nova devices offer an elevated herbal infusion experience without the mess or smell. Shanel is also a mom, an attorney, and a cannabis advocate. She also shares her own story of being arrested for possession of weed in a white suburb in Massachusetts.

Blunt Blowin' Mama chats with Kimberly Dillon the founder of Frigg, a cannabis based skin and haircare company. Kimberly is a cannabis biz veteran and has worn several hats within the industry. She shares the details of the less talked about side of the cannabis industry and how she maintains a level head in a fast paced world. Even though she has been in the industry for a long time her family still does not know exactly what she does. They do see the results of her success and benefit from her being in the weed profession. Kimberly’s goals are to not only launch a successful brand, she also wants to advocate for mental health and the power to break generational curses using a plant based solution.  Her path to cannabis started when she was  experiencing crippling anxiety and underperforming in her job. She opted out of going the pharmaceutical route and got her medical marijuana card. Once she started consuming regularly she could see a big difference in her wellness. This sparked a curiosity within to use her Marketing background to create successful campaigns for cannabis businesses such as  Parks and Barkley CBD.  Instead of waiting for an opportunity she forged her own path by writing to them with a strategy document, and a proposal to hire her to execute them, and it worked! Just like that, Kimberly become the first black female Chief Marketing Officer in the weed industry

Blunt Blowin' Mama chats with the cofounders of Mendi, a CBD brand that focuses on creating products that can be used by athletes for recovery purposes. Kendra and Rachael, two of the cofounders of Mendi, speak on the importance of representation in the industry. Rachael speaks on the unfair policing of cannabis businesses and tax misallocation by the government that make running their business challenging. Kendra shares her background in Marijuana farming at Oso Verde out of Humboldt County. She speaks on the farm's effort to hire a diverse team of people. Oso Verde recently got acquired, which is a sign of massive success. She shares what went into the success of that business, and her need to step away to focus on Mendi. You can tell Rachael and Kendra are just as passionate about social equity and marijuana reform, as they are about their products and offerings. Mendi is working to be at the forefront of the market with their suite of products. The co-founders also dive into the 'boys club' energy at the leadership level of the cannabis industry, and the need for change. They are shaking it up by being queer identifying, female business leaders. If you are an athlete, a weekend warrior, or just a person who could use relief from physical discomfort or pain Mendi has a CBD product that can help. 

Blunt Blowin' Mama connects with Meryl, the cofounder of Barbari Smoking Blends, a company specializing in a curated smoking experience, that uses only the highest food grade quality herbs. Valerie and Meryl met in college and became good friends. They both identify as creatives and found cannabis assisted with their process and projects, but didn't want to get too high to do well in class. This is where the idea of a perfectly balanced herbal and cannabis spliff was born. Fast forward a few years, Meryl had relocated to New York City after college for work and was finding, while she was making a ton of money, she was deeply unhappy. She didn't want to have to choose between happiness and stability. As fate would have it Valerie was sitting on a truly magical idea, that had the power to fill the need for passion in work, but also contained the potential for massive success. Shortly after sharing the idea with Meryl, and discussing what each of their roles would be in this new venture Barbari was born. 

Blunt Blowin' Mama and Elise McDonough go over the mission to use cannabis in dishes outside of dessert. Elise McDonough is a former High Times contributor and specializes in consuming and creating MMJ Edibles. Elise believes that edibles can be the best way to consume cannabis by medical patients. She recommends that novice cannabis users should always go low and start slow to enjoy their experience to not get uncomfortably high. Elise currently works with Satori chocolates and provides insight on the product she creates. It is small batch, organic, and carefully crafted micro-dose cannabis infused nuts and bite sized snacks. A surprising insight is that edibles have more stringent requirements set by the local California government than many foods. Elise opens up and shares her experience being a white woman in cannabis, she shares her personal journey with consuming cannabis and explains how  being arrested exposed her to injustices in the system and the disparities in experience from race to race when it comes to legal matters and weed. Blunt Blowin' Mama and Elise unpack the injustices in society and the need for systemic change to battle racial injustice and prejudice. Elise has been heavily involved with the fight for cannabis legalization and speaks on the disparity between white and brown entrepreneurs' success and how white business owners have more access to capital to launch and fund their cannabis businesses compared to their brown and black counterparts. In this episode Elise and Blunt Blowin' Mama also discuss the power cannabis has  to change the world and heal the consumer, as well as why we should encourage ourselves to be creative with how we consume cannabis in our daily lives. 

We are connecting with the inimitable LizzyJeff this week, and we really go into it y'all. Join Blunt Blowin' Mama and LizzyJeff while we break down the magical healing power of the black cannabis community. LizzyJeff  shares why it's important for black women  to share their ideas,  why black women need to stick together, and why we need support each others endeavors. The current cannabis business landscape is made up of predominately white men, but it doesn't need to stay that way. There are so many talented black creatives and cannabis connoisseurs in the country, now is the time to network and make a name for your product and/or service. We go over the sacred power cannabis contains, LizzyJeff shares that she actually manifests and sets intentions when she smokes. Finally, we dive into the multifaceted LizzyJeff's incredible flow and her devotion to being a lifelong student of HipHop. Check out her Spotify, she has a combined 470K streams of her top two songs Goddess Code, and (my personal fave) Drip. 

Blunt Blowin' Mama and Mary Hines of JTT Accessories go over the challenges of being a black mom entrepreneur in cannabis and the rewarding feeling of success. We go over the magic of a well rolled joint and the value of looking cute and staying clean while smoking your joint. Mary admits she uses a joint roller for ease of access and Blunt Blowin' Mama shares her joint rolling technique. We dive into Mary's first time smoking, she reveals her first smoking experience was when she was quite young! Note: We don't condone underage consumption at Blunt Blowin' Mama. Blunt Blowin' Mama and Mary emphasize  the medicinal use of cannabis and how it makes us moms mother, better. Mary lives in a prohibition state, but has made a thriving business manufacturing cannabis smoking apparatuses. We dive into the effect her business has had on her family dynamics. Mary also shares her birthing and pregnancy experience with her beautiful daughter. She had her daughter early and it was tough prepping for her homecoming but she and her partner made it through with teamwork and CBD/THC. Mary breastfed for 8 months and consumed CBD the whole time, she opted to remove THC during her postpartum period because it helped her feel more balanced. Living in a prohibition state presented some challenges when trying to take her baby home but it all worked out with some communication. She had to prove her cannabis use was medicinal, but felt heard by the Social Worker and found it resolvable by advocating for herself. We also discuss the disproportionate amount of black and brown moms affected by these policies. 

I have been microdosing magic mushrooms and I want to tell y'all all about it on this episode of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast. I am sharing why I decided to try microdosing shrooms, how I do it and how long I intend to keep it up. Find out how and why psilocybin has been an intregal part of Blunt Blowin' Mama's healing journey as she has come out of her postpartum depression after baby No. 2. Y'all have been wanting me to get into exactly how I am using shrooms for my wellness routine and now I am telling all. I hope my candor inspires you. 

Links mentioned on this episode:

Fadiman Protocol -- https://www.thecut.com/2018/05/microdosing-guide-and-explainer.html

Doubleblind magazine -- https://doubleblindmag.com

Mikaela de la Myco -- https://www.mushwomb.love

BBM Intro to Microdosing Workshop --https://bluntblowinmama.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1148511

Listen to episode 177 of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast featuring Mikaela -- https://bluntblowinmama.com/2023/04/06/magic-mushrooms-for-pregnancy-and-postpartum/

Listen to episode 121 of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast featuring Doubleblind magazine co-founders Shelby and Madison -- https://bluntblowinmama.com/2021/07/22/bbm-ep-52-how-to-microdose-shrooms-everything-parents-need-to-know-about-psychedelics-featuring-shelby-and-madison-of-doubleblind-magazine/

In this episode Blunt Blowin' Mama chats with Libby Cooper, CEO and Cofounder of Space Coyote. A company that specializes in the infused joint experience. Libby gives us insight into her vision for cannabis consumption and the psychedelic aesthetic the Space Coyote brand has curated. The two discuss the impact growing and packaging cannabis legally has on the environment, and what we as consumers can do to partake in a more conscious way. They also talk through racially driven social injustices and the work it takes to make change. (it's more than black squares people!) Libby shares what Space Coyote has done to address implicit bias internally, she also dives into Space Coyote's mission to help create meaningful change. Blunt Blowin' Mama & Libby also talk favorite strains and what it means to be a Sativa Diva.

Blunt Blowin Mama connects with Marie Montmarquet & Allen Hackett, the CoFounders of the wildly successful MD Numbers Inc. A family of integrated cannabis brands and ventures. Join us while we dive into what brought Allen and Marie together on the journey of entrepenuership and investing, and why it is important to work with fellow brown and black folks in the industry.

*Note: This episode was recorded Live on Instagram on Nov. 5, 2020.*

Blunt Blowin' Mama wants to talk about the election, whiteness, Blackness, and all that other messy shit this election has stirred up. It's time to talk about it all and stop sweeping shit under the rug. Also, I'm not judging anyone for any choice they may have made during this election. It's all coming from love and I am willing to chat with anyone no matter how different their views may be from my own. I'm open :).

Blunt Blowin Mama connects with the vibrant Luna Perez to discuss Cannabis Culture and it's effect on content she creates. Join us as we discuss Luna's mission to dismantle the competition and nastiness within the cannabis influencer community. We also discuss relationships, and the different ways she connects with her husband through cannabis consumption. We dive deep into Luna's self-care habits and her mission to advocate for topicals and cannabis powered skincare.

Blunt Blowin' Mama sits down with the brilliant Dr. Olga to unpack the medicinal value of cannabis and dive into why education and intuition are always the right choice when it comes to a mother's decision to consume. Buckle in while we dive deep into the value that self-inquiry and independent research bring when it comes to choosing alternative paths to wellness. They also unpack the problematic details of an article associating cannabis consumption in pregnancy with autism in some children. 

Blunt Blowin Mama sits with Vibe Queen Syd, and talk all things cannabis. Including the plants growing visibility & popularity on social media and it's medicinal and spiritual benefits. From TikTok challenges to social justice, we go into detail regarding what it means to be black and female in the world of weed.

Jade is the co-founder of the cannabis marketing company Ladies of Paradise, CBD hemp flower company Lady Jays, and she's the mom of a one-year-old. She says she's a good mom who just so happens to also smoke weed and use cannabis for medicine. She says she limited her cannabis use when pregnant after doing her own research online. She also suffered from bad headaches during her pregnancy and instead of reaching for Advil or Tylenol, she smoked weed, which worked instantly in relieving her from the pain. 

As a doula and a mom, Niyah is a huge cannabis advocate for mamas. She gives tips on how to find the doula that's best for you and shares her personal experiences with different doulas -- one of which ghosted her during the birth. The mama says being mistreated as a young mom by doctors motivated her to become a doula. Did I mention this mama also smokes weed? Yep, we talk about it how weed helps her as a mom of seven kids and to be a better partner to the man in her life. We gotta legalize weed in Florida.

Bae is back on the podcast! This time we are answering your questions about high sex vs. sober sex (y'all are so nosey)... we spilled the tea. We also chat about Jared not arriving at parenthood at the same time as I did (which, for me, happened the moment the test said, "pregnant") and how that caused issues in our relationship. We also talk about family and how we handle talking about weed with them. Plus, y'all would never know we were smoking hella weed while recording -- always fun chatting with bae ;)

The Virgo in me has always wanted to have a guest on the podcast to help me finally figure all this astrology stuff out. Join Adama as she breaks down why everyone should get a reading at least once a year, how to find an astrologist you trust and the importance of doing shadow work. She also speaks on why it's important for Black women to see a healer who understands the layers that come with Blackness. Oh, and she smokes weed, too ;). 

Our favorite OBGYN is back on the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast! Dr. Genester Wilson-King is chatting with Shonitria about cannabis for menstrual cramps and dysmenorrhea, which are severe debilitating cramps. The doctor talks about using Aima's CBD-CBG suppositories, which is a THC-free water-based product for pelvic pain and menstrual cramps that is inserted vaginally for direct pain relief without any psychoactive or "high" effects. 

And can a doctor drug test a pregnant patient without your permission? Dr. Wilson-King answers this question for us! 

Does weed harm fertility, and should you stop smoking weed if you're trying to get pregnant? The doctor shares some advice!

Dr. Wilson-King provides helpful insight into how patients can handle encounters with rude or judge-y physicians and medical professionals.

She also lays out very clearly the best approach to drug testing at hospitals and if it's really possible to detox cannabinoids from the system before birth.

Having a board-certified medical professional on the podcast is always a pleasure. Y'all are gonna love this episode -- so happy to provide this resource :).

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Sandra is a registered nurse, a cannabis advocate, and a mom. This is a must-listen episode for anyone with questions about cannabis and pregnancy, cannabis and breastfeeding/postpartum, how to talk to your doctor about weed, how to find a doctor who is open to cannabis patients, and so much more. I also asked her some questions you guys sent on BBM's Instagram. Plus, she shares how she came to medicating with the plant herself despite her profession as a nurse. 

Cannabis use during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of autism in babies, according to a Canadian study, which was published on Aug. 10. As news of this study spread, so did the fears and concerns of many parents who began to wonder: Is it safe to smoke weed during pregnancy?

This episode will tackle that study, and it's my hope that this episode will serve as a resource for any woman seeking expert opinions about cannabis and pregnancy as a doctor, nurse, and fellow cannamom weigh in.

NBC News article: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/using-marijuana-pregnancy-may-heighten-baby-s-risk-autism-n1236306

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Jet Setting Jasmine, a psychotherapist, master fetish trainer, and mom, joins the podcast to talk about weed, sex, and relationships! She shares tips on how to approach your partner about a fetish you may want to introduce in the bedroom and how to talk bae about wanting an open relationship (which is advice I was so needing to hear!). This sex-positive mama says she's as open and real as possible when talking to their kids about sex or weed. Also, we learn that having a smoke fetish is totally a thing!  

Katie breaks down the difference between CBD, CBG, CBN, THCa, and CBDa. Katie and her partner Kate are the founders of Peak Extracts, which specializes in hemp and cannabis-infused topicals, tinctures and edibles, vapes, and flower. She explains how Peak Extracts came about after she began medicating with cannabis to treat her Crohn's disease. She also shares how to tell if the vape pen you're buying is safe and exactly how the cannabis concentrate extracts that you can vape or dab get made. 

The Missouri mom of one shares what it's like being a mom who smokes weed in Missouri. Currently, recreational use of cannabis is illegal in Missouri but it's decriminalized. Coming from a state where recreational adult-use of cannabis is legal in Colorado, Anna says she has been afraid to buy weed due to the uncertainty of where the weed comes from. Anna is one of the many moms I spoke to who live in a state where weed isn't recreationally legal, presenting many challenges with access, the law, and more.

Kym has grown weed many times and she's failed a few times, too. So she isn't afraid to share tips on how to grow and she's sharing her mistakes so we can learn from them! As the co-founder of Tribe Tokes, a cannabis brand that sells CBD vapes and beauty products, she speaks on how weed has helped her and why she loves the plant. She even used weed to take care of herself and her dad while she was taking care of him during his last few months of life. Also, we talk about how NY Sour Diesel is the shit ;).

Listen, sometimes you need lube and that's cool. What's not cool are yeast infections, UTIs, and the other stuff that comes along with trying to have a little fun in the bedroom. Enter Quim, a brand that makes intimacy oils and lubricants with cannabis as the main ingredient. Cyo the CEO of Quim dishes on why she decided to make cannabis lubricants, why women need weed in their sex lives, and other stuff you may want to think about before your next romp in the sheets ;).

A few months ago, I found out I was pregnant. I decided to have an abortion. Weed helped me get through it. From being pregnant to the abortion to the subsequent healing and grieving process, weed was critical to my recovery. This is deeply personal information that normally I wouldn't share but when I took a step back to see how weed helped me get through my abortion I knew I had to share it. Because maybe hearing my story can help someone else. Weed is medicine and we all need to know it's an option. 

Brande and Danielle are the founders of UNOIA, a cannabis company based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company started with just CBD-infused honey and it has now grown significantly to include other CBD products. The ladies get real about what it's like as two Black women cannabis business owners in the South and the challenges they've had to overcome. They also share how cannabis helps them with meditation and mindfulness. Plus, they dish on what it's like being in the cannabis business with bae :).

Maya has smoked weed since age 13, she's worked at a dispensary, and she's the founder of Om Edibles. She encourages "med-tiquette," which consists of the following rule: Never recommend more than 1 mg of any cannabis product for a person's initial dose. She says there's a right and wrong way to consume. When people don't consume weed properly and have a "bad trip" then they spread stigma about it. She calls cannabis a "divine" birthright and shares ways to intro cannabis to people who don't understand it, too. Maya is a treasure trove of cannabis wisdom and knowledge, you need to hear this episode.

Happy New Year!!! Wow, it's 2024 :). But first let me (finally lol) tell you about my solo summer "Eat Pray Love" European vacation. I know I have been promising this episode for a while and now I spill every detail about my life-changing trip. 

I had the most magical night in Marseille, France, on magic mushrooms... I spare no detail about how that night unfolded. I stayed up almost all night on shrooms as I listened to music and became reaccquianted with myself -- it's an evening I'll never forget.

And can you believe that when I went to Paris, I smoked weed in a club, got hella paranoid that people knew and left! Phew chile... so many stories I share with y'all in this episode. This trip was my first time travelling solo and honestly, it was just what my soul needed. Being a mom and having been in a relationship for over a decade, I had no idea how much I needed to get away from EVERY THING and EVERY ONE until I actually did it. I hope I inspire you to go do the thing that fills your cup up, too because you're worth it. 

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(Just a little FYI: I recorded this episode in December 2023.)

"They're learning from me," Lauren said of her kids and how she feels a responsibility to be open and honest about her smoking weed with them. She says college-age son only smokes the weed she gets for him and she says she's glad he has that relationship with her so that she knows what he's smoking is safe. She says weed has helped her son tremendously with his depression and anxiety. "I attribute cannabis so much to his mental health," she said of her son, adding that weed has brought them closer together as mother and son.

Jared and I come to you guys as two concerned Black parents in America. There's no sugar coating in this episode as we discuss racism and police brutality/violence. So, if you're fragile -- don't listen to this episode. But if you do decide to listen, you just might learn something. Stay safe & be well :).

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It's been a trying week not just because this is month 1,999 of the COVID-19 pandemic and life as we know it has been turned upside-down. Nope, this has been a trying week because even in a pandemic cops won't stop killing black people. On May 25, George Floyd was arrested for writing a bad check at a store in Minneapolis. One of the arresting officers was caught on video kneeling on Floyd's neck until he stopped responding. Floyd died. There have been protests. People are hurting. Me? I'm still processing.