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Cannabis and Psychedelics with Austin Mao

In this week's episode, Ryan dives into the fascinating world of psychedelics with special guest Austin Mao, founder of Ceremonia, a pioneering spiritual sanctuary. Austin shares his profound journey from recreational psychedelic use to becoming a trusted guide for Fortune 500 executives and Silicon Valley founders seeking deep healing and personal transformation. The discussion explores the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, their intersection with cannabis, and the powerful impact of plant medicine on mental health and overall well-being. Austin also sheds light on Ceremonia's unique approach, combining ancient shamanic practices with modern psychotherapy, offering listeners an enlightening perspective on the future of psychedelics in wellness and healthcare. Check it out, enjoy, and leave a review! :)
 

Legal Psilocybin and Ayahuasca Retreats in Colorado

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Cannabis for Hair Growth and Maintenance!

The article highlighted a 2023 study which found that hemp extract may aid in hair regrowth for alopecia sufferers.

-The study followed patients with alopecia over a 6-month period, and found an average of 246% hair regrowth—with some patients achieving as much as 2000% hair regrowth!!

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Wait, CBD might help cure balding? Get out of here | Leafly

Hair Regrowth with Novel Hemp Extract: A Case Series - PMC

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Cannabis for Anxiety!

Today we’re talking about anxiety…we do this every now and then, and I think nowadays it’s a good time to check in on that conversation and make sure we’re utilizing all the help we can get.

...anxiety relief is one of the top reasons why cannabis has taken off in the mainstream to begin with.

Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/effects-on-body

https://www.summahealth.org/flourish/entries/2018/04/how-does-anxiety-influence-your-heal

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Cannabis and Performance Enhancement!

Why is this topic important? Well, performance enhancement, and cannabis if you remember, is a history that we have here in the US, and very recently as well if you remember the situation witch Sha’Carri Richardson, who tested positive for THC, and Kamila Valieva, who tested positive for heart enhancing drug

-We can definitely loop back into this topic at hand here at the end of our discussion, and make our own determination that THC is or is not a performance enhancing drug…And we’ll see!

Sources:

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine Review

post a NYT article

interesting article

2017 study

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Cannabis for Optimizing October!

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*This is by far my favorite time of year;  you listening out there have probably heard me already say this as well, but it’s true!!
-the colors, the crisp air, nostalgia of high school football nights, excitement or NFL football nights, fire pits that start to feel COZY!!…and cannabis :)

Autumn in October is really a special time for cannabis, so today we wanted to go over the top ways you should be considering integrating cannabis into your fall activities this year!

Let’s get into some of the reasons why we should consider indulging, shall we?
-to find this list, I did some research per usual, and there are soooooo many reasons ways that these two can be integrated, but I’ll go over the top reasons why I think anyone should really care :-)... 

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Cannabis and PTSD!

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Today on The Cannabis Connoisseur, we dive head-first into a cannabis topic that’s garnering more and more attention and for good reason. That topic is PTSD. To help facilitate this conversation, we sit down with fire lieutenant and former Air Force special ops instructor, Joe Griffith to unpack how PTSD occurs, best approaches when dealing with PTSD, and how cannabis may be able to assist and provide relief. For those of you that are first responders or military veterans (or have loved ones who are), this Episode is for you! Enjoy! https://cbdrx4u.com/about-us

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Cannabis and Back to the Basics: The Science and Synergy of THC & CBD

Welcome Back! Happy Fall! Happy Football! 

This is the conversation of ALLLL cannabis conversations! If you missed it the first time, no worries! We’re here with a refresh today :)

SHARE!! Of all episodes, I would say THIS is the one that you consider sharing the most to the cannabis-curious-but-shy friend. 

We will dive into the basics. 

As always, we must ask…WHY is this topic important? Why do we spend our time on this today or any day?!?!

This is cannabis 101 right here! You NEED to understand this!! 

You will never be able to comfortable with cannabis if you can’t predict your effects

Learning about this will provide you the very basics of how to ingest cannabis in the most optimal way FOR YOU!! (Everyone is different!)

If we feel more comfortable and understand cannabis, more people will partake. If more do, we are golden and are accomplishing our ultimate goal! 

Why else should we discuss this? 

- The role of cannabinoids in holistic health and wellness is increasing! Time to understand them as well. 

- The significance of educating new listeners and re-educating regular listeners on THC and CBD.

Sources;
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6435997/

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Cannabis and Topical Creams

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Why is this topic important?

-I think for several reasons!

              -A) We’ve talked about creams but have never dedicated a show to it

              -B) There are sooooo many applications for it

              -C) No psychoactive properties, so this is great for grandma!

              -D) Harmless introduction for a newbie to cannabis!

              -E) All Natural and very effective alternative

              -F) -Pain is a big driver that brings people to opioid addiction or harsher drugs to treat that pain. 

So let’s get into it!

What are topicals?

-Topicals are cannabis-infused balms, lotions, sprays, and oils that are absorbed through the skin for localized pain relief…different that vaping or taking a tincture/tablet, which will target all areas of the body. 

-We’re seeing that Cannabis creams can help with pain, discomfort, and inflammation. 

-Sometimes when we get this relief, we get it from Opioids, which can cause unwanted side effects such as nausea, constipation, addiction, and then we’re talking about cannabis use for a whole other ailment to treat!

-You can often find strain specific topicals as well with both the terpenes and cannabinoids, sometimes other herbals are thrown in there as well. 

How do they work?

-You have receptors all over your skin, so they will bind to the CB1/2 receptors to provide localized relief…they don’t enter the blood stream, so their effects will remain where you put them, and thus also won’t travel up to your brain to give you that nice little buzz!

-Transdermal Patches- These actually DO reach your bloodstream and can cause psychoactivity

-Since CBD won’t spark addiction, this may be something we need to consider instead of possibly vicadin next time you have an intense back pain or something?

What ailments can I treat with topicals?

-muscle soreness, tension, inflammation, psoriasis, dermatitis, itching, headaches, and cramping.

-A THC-rich rub infused with cooling menthol and peppermint is a perfect way to wind down from a brutal workout or hike. For intense localized pain, you may try a warming balm that combines the deep painkilling properties of cannabinoids with a tingling, soothing sensation. 

-THCa and CBD together (NOT THC), are both great for inflammation when you put them together. 

How I use topicals?

-Inflammation on my knees (High CBD)

-Any irritation from working out that’s a result of inflammation

-Pain relief from cuts (High THC)

-Cuts from dry hands

-inflammation for my sinuses

-stomach upset

-acne-stops sebaceous glands from producing too much oil, reduces inflammation

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Yes, CBD Creams Relieve Pain. But Science is Still Learning About the Benefits and Risks | Discover Magazine

What are cannabis topicals and how do they work? - Leafly

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Cannabis and Tolerance- 2023!

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Today we talk about TOLERANCE!! We’ve talked about this a few times already…but why do we continue to talk about it?

Why is this topic important?

I ALWAYS NEED A REFRESH ON THIS!

Cannabis always feels better when you’re doing less…I.e.- more effective!!

People may give up on cannabis, when all they need to do is stop or slow down for a bit!

As we’ll discuss, you don’t need to completely slow down!

Cannabis tolerance is important because it can affect how much cannabis you need to consume to achieve the desired effects.

If you have a high tolerance, you may need to consume more cannabis to get the same effects as someone with a lower tolerance.

This can be costly and can also increase the risk of side effects.

To save money. If you have a high tolerance, you will need to spend more money on cannabis to achieve the desired effects.

To improve the overall experience of using cannabis. When you have a low tolerance, you are more likely to experience the positive effects of cannabis, such as relaxation, creativity, and euphoria.

Reduce side effects with less cannabis!

Spread the word on tolerance!

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Sources:

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/how-avoid-high-tolerance-cannabis

https://leafwell.com/blog/tolerance-breaks/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/dariosabaghi/2023/06/20/what-is-a-cannabis-t-break-and-how-it-works/

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Cannabis and Anxiety for Back to School!

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It’s FALL Time!! And that means lots of things…including anxieties! 

-back to school, back to work, summer is over…BLAH!! 

Importance of the Topic:

Workplace Stress: 64% of adults identify work as a stressor, costing U.S. businesses up to $300 billion a year (Reference: “Workplace Stress: A Critical Review of the Literature”, Industrial Relations).

Academic Stress: 45% of teens express stress due to school pressures. 

• Anxiety levels in high schoolers today are comparable to psychiatric patients in the 1950s

(References: “The Prevalence of Academic Stress Among Adolescents”, International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education; “The Age of Anxiety? Birth Cohort Change in Anxiety and Neuroticism”, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology).

Parental Stress: Parents, especially mothers, reported increased stress levels related to the work-family interface.

Strain and Mode Recommendations:

Mood Regulation: Jack Herer, Pineapple Express (Whole flower vaporizing)

Enhanced REM Sleep: ACDC, Ringo's Gift (Tinctures or edibles for longer-lasting effects)

Neuroprotection: White CBG, Jack Frost CBG (Vaporizing or sublingual tinctures)

Anti-inflammatory: Cannatonic, Harle-Tsu (Topical creams for localized relief)

Stress-Reducing Terpenes: Sour Diesel, Girl Scout Cookies (Smoking or vaporizing for quick relief)
 

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