THIS CONVERSATION WAS LIVE-STREAMED ON DEC. 4, 2020. Jack Kungel and Kim Saltarski share their testimonies of how ingesting cannabis and a plant-based diet literally saved their lives. And we discuss a letter Jo received from a Casually Baked listener concerned about her father’s quality of life. Jack’s message of taking back your power and detoxifying your life will inspire everyone who listens to examine their lifestyle choices. Important, life-changing stuff in this potcast. And more in the s...
Dec 21, 2020•57 min•Ep. 165
The cannabis munchies can be a real devil if you’re not prepared - especially during the holidays! Explore how cannabis and mindfulness pair with your relationship with food. And tactical things you can do to set yourself up for success. The nutritional wisdom in this Greatest Hits potcast is for anyone battling body issues, addiction to sugar, or overeating. And if you feel stressed, worried, and anxious around food when you’re high, don’t miss this chat + Carly's fun and practical videos, tips...
Dec 13, 2020•53 min•Ep. 164
Have fun exploring, expanding, and appreciating your relationship with cannabis. And the benefits of having a breathing buddy! On this Casually Baked Greatest Hits, discover how a deliberate breath-work practice can help you access calm and also improve the quality of life for those suffering autoimmune disease. Meet the co-founders of Fertile Soil, a company creating community around the exploration of cannabis and the breath. Explore the benefits of the Wim Hof Method and cold exposure in the ...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 163
We’re helping a Casually Baked listener confidently step out of the cannabis closet. We all innately want to live free and be our authentic selves but layers of programming from family and community and society can make that feel like a hostile takeover. So I invited my sister and consciousness coach, Crystal Nuding , to join me in inspiring Lori and others like her to practice self-love and authenticity. In the Potcast 162 show notes, find articles and videos around cannabis and parenting. As w...
Nov 30, 2020•36 min•Ep. 162
In Jo's adult life, food, travel, and cannabis have been the trifecta for building meaningful connections. So when Shadi Ramey reached out, her story felt familiar, though beautifully unique. In this potcast, we explore hemp as nutrition, food as a foundation for connection, and the highly responsible considerations we make for our own bodies, families, and Mother Earth. Shadi believes that how we choose to nourish ourselves is the foundation of all things. And just in time for the holidays, her...
Nov 24, 2020•42 min•Ep. 161
The weed nuns known as Sisters of the Valley are activists on a mission to heal the world through plant-based medicine. The sisterhood honors a mix of cultures, beliefs, rituals, and perspectives to create best practices that serve all living beings in our modern times. Sister Kate and Jo discuss being in the hemp and cannabis business and the importance of elevating females in places of power and decision making. This potcast also explores the structure of religion and society. Don't miss this ...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 160
You long-time listeners first met Danny Keith over 100 episodes ago as the founder and CEO of Cannabis Club TV. On this potcast, we talk podcasting and ganjapreneurship. And he shares the spark that ignited another reunion of pop culture legends, Cheech and Chong, and their desire to infuse legacy cannabis culture into the dispensary shopping experience. Learn more in the Potcast 159 show notes at CasuallyBaked.com. Are you ready to get paid to be yourself in the cannabis space? Visit whiteashgr...
Nov 09, 2020•46 min•Ep. 159
On today’s potcast we’re meeting at the intersection of cannabis and relationships. If cannabis is part of your daily life then it’s likely to show up in your relationships in one way or another - From friendships to family and workplace dynamics, to romantic partnerships and community connections. Matchmaker and dating coach Erin Beata joins Jo to tackle a relationship question from a Casually Baked listener. Visit the Potcast 158 show notes at casuallybaked.com/blog to connect with Erin and di...
Nov 02, 2020•32 min•Ep. 158
None of us will ever be perfect at the art of feeling good, so it’s important to know the few things that you can do to feel better fast. Jo’s blood and soul sister, Crystal Nuding, returns to discuss energy and breathwork - the free wellness tools you always have at your disposal. Combining cannabis with energy work can be a powerful tool for many. But for those who find cannabis to be a depressant, learn to get high on your own energy supply! Find valuable resources in the Potcast 157 show not...
Oct 26, 2020•49 min•Ep. 157
Anthony Jenkins is CEO of Next Level Edibles, an Oakland Equity company. We explore cannabis for depression and the benefits of medicating with edibles. We talk entrepreneurship and how to turn hurdles into building blocks for personal success and happiness. We also swap kitchen stories and ideas for honing your casual baking skills to create next-level edibles at home. Learn more about Next Level Edibles and the Oakland Equity program in the Potcast 156 show notes at casuallybaked.com/blog. Are...
Oct 19, 2020•54 min•Ep. 156
Cannabis Pharmacologist, Dr. Linda Klumpers, joins Jo to discuss tolerance breaks, cannabis use during pregnancy, postpartum depression, and tools to help you responsibly personalize your cannabis experience. We also explore cultural differences around cannabis and pregnancy and the importance of communication in creating a plan that works for you. The theme of this potcast might be pregnancy, but it’s really for anyone questioning their cannabis consumption. Find valuable resources and the cann...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 155
We’re catching up with our Canadian buddy, Jameson Welbourn of Stewart Farms, to talk about food security, Canadian cannabis genetics, and pheno-hunting. He gives us the scoop on the performance of Canada's 2.0 cannabis products, packaging headaches, the uphill battle of the edibles situation, and the come-up of high-quality cannabis flower on dispensary shelves. We talk about the glaring disconnect between what consumers want versus the parental attitude of the Canadian regulators. And the role...
Oct 05, 2020•51 min•Ep. 154
Meet and connect with our guest, Jessica Steinberg in the Potcast 153 Show Notes at CasuallyBaked.com/blog . Become a Potcast Patron at Patreon.com/casuallybaked and puff puff pass it on! 20% Savings using promo code casuallybaked20 at ohana-cbd.com/ Get ready to explore the cannabis industry patterns, behaviors, and norms, as well as the global attitudes around cannabis as medicine with the bright and thoughtful Jessica Steinberg. Potcast 153 spotlights the power of resilience, the Anthropology...
Sep 28, 2020•47 min•Ep. 153
I learned my first lessons in cannabis cultivation from today’s guests back when they were “casual” growers. We talk about teamwork and mastering the daily grind of farming. We daydream about the future of their farm, Steep Hill Mendo, and the growing pains of participating in the legal cannabis market. Check out videos and pictures from my farm tour in the Potcast 152 show notes at casuallybaked.com/blog. Subscribe to the Casually Baked YouTube channel and check out the Cannabis Growing Tips pl...
Sep 22, 2020•27 min•Ep. 152
Whether you’re a green thumb or a canna-curious nerd like Jo, you’ll appreciate this exploration of cannabis seeds, breeding, genetics, and the importance of planting the right seeds in your garden and in your community. Explore the nuances of breeding your favorite flower with Nat Pennington, founder of Humboldt Seed Company. We talk growing photoperiod cannabis vs. auto-flower and cannabis vs. wildfire season. And learn how Nat’s passion for wildlife preservation and research of the local salm...
Sep 15, 2020•56 min•Ep. 151
How can medical cannabis empower our veterans? Today’s guest on the potcast served in the U.S. military and now runs a cannabis business dedicated to serving the veterans’ community and changing the laws for veterans' services and healthcare. Bryan Buckley is co-founder of Helmand Valley Growers Company (HVGC), a cannabis brand focused on ending the opioid and suicide epidemic plaguing our nation's heroes. We talk about cannabis, democracy, serving our country, and how to effect positive change ...
Sep 08, 2020•33 min•Ep. 150
Today’s guest on the potcast shares her story to self-love, and the critical role cannabis played in getting there. Dr. Callie Seaman, a UK hydroponics industry veteran, was diagnosed with epilepsy as a teenager yet only recently began opening up about her life with George (She named her epilepsy.) ❤️ And her use of medical cannabis to take her power back. Get helpful resources in the Potcast 149 show notes at casuallybaked.com/blog Become a Potcast Patron: patreon.com/casuallybaked Advertise on...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 149
Potcast 148 will expand your cannabis knowledge so you can educate and impress your friends with some casually baked trivia. 😎 This week we dive into the world of cannabis science with a chemist who’s participated in the evolution of the cannabis industry. Joshua Wurzer is co-founder and president of SC Labs; he shares the latest in cannabis testing and industry standard development. We get in the weeds on the value and classification of terpenes. We explore truths on cannabinoids. We talk abou...
Aug 24, 2020•56 min•Ep. 148
We are looking under the hood this week examining our endocannabinoid system (ECS). Did you know there are over 50 genetic variations that influence the human ECS? We each have a unique relationship with cannabinoids based on our genetic profile. And though you can’t control your genes, you can set yourself up for success with the right food, herbs, supplements, lifestyle choices, and even your cannabis protocol. My epigenetic coach is back on the potcast to discuss this and his latest work, the...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 147
I openly admit to being a cannabis snob. And I have never given much credence to smoking hemp flower. I mean… What’s the point, right?! Alas, a random series of recent events challenged that mindset and now I’m in the middle of a personal wellness experiment that includes toking hemp. Get into the weeds of smokeable hemp with Lindsey Holthaus, CEO of Plain Jane. We talk about experience, quality, affordability, accessibility, state regs, sustainability, and my wellness experiment with toking hem...
Aug 12, 2020•43 min•Ep. 146
My cannabis soul sister, Dr. Monica Vialpando, joins me on Potcast 145 to discuss my birthday mushroom journey takeaways, creativity, the art of product formulation, and the newly launched Via Innovations Ready-Made Product Catalog. Learn more and see our workplaycation photo album in the potcast show notes at casuallybaked.com. Become a Potcast Patron: Patreon.com/casuallybaked Subscribe to Casually Baked on YouTube Connect on Social: @casuallybaked While you’re here, shop potcast affiliates an...
Aug 05, 2020•44 min•Ep. 145
Bruce Perlowin, once a famous marijuana smuggler, became an entrepreneur as he shifted his focus towards hemp over a decade ago. Bruce and Jo discuss hemp farming, a desert hempathon, the rise of the cannabinoid Cannabigerol (CBG), and the importance of getting non-violent cannabis prisoners out of jail and back on their feet. Find organizations funding social change and financial aid for those who are still serving prison time for non-violent cannabis-related offenses in the Potcast 144 show no...
Jul 28, 2020•52 min•Ep. 144
Lorenzo Mora spent over thirty years incarcerated in the State of California. On today's potcast, Lorenzo shares his firsthand account of life in the prison system giving us a glimpse at the effects of the decades of pocket-lining legislation that enables the prison industrial complex. We’re celebrating Lorenzo's first anniversary of freedom and the unique yet universal life lessons we face as human beings. Explore the show notes at casuallybaked.com/blog . Become a Potcast Patron at patreon.com...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 143
Stop and take a breath with Edi Osborne and me on this potcast repeat in celebration of the launch of the BELove app. Barring any unforeseen issues, the BELove App will be in the Apple and Google stores on Friday, July 17, 2020. I hope to breathe with you there. ✌️🦋❤️ Learn more in the Potcast Show Notes. Become a Potcast Patron at patreon.com/casuallybaked Connect on Social: @casuallybaked While you’re here, shop potcast affiliates and score Casually Baked discounts while supporting the show. ...
Jul 15, 2020•42 min•Ep. 142
If you’ve been dreaming of a life off the grid, escape with me to the Emerald Triangle on this potcast rerun featuring Kingsview Farms. John Wilhelm shares a fascinating story of making his way to Humboldt County in the 1980s and the community he helped build that sustains him thirty years later. Watch on YouTube here . Connect on social @casuallybaked Become a Potcast Patron at patreon.com/casuallybaked While you’re here, shop potcast affiliates and score Casually Baked discounts while supporti...
Jul 06, 2020•45 min•Ep. 141
I'm still in Texas with family so I'm serving up some Casually Baked leftovers this week. Summertime usually means QT with the fam. Make the most of your experience and allow space for those full-circle (and smoke circle) moments, like this one from Potcast 42 back in 2018. Become a Potcast Patron at Patreon.com/casuallybaked Connect on social: @casuallybaked on FB, Twitter, IG, and YouTube While you’re here, shop potcast affiliates and score Casually Baked discounts while supporting the show. M...
Jun 29, 2020•28 min•Ep. 140
I recognize that I’m not in control of anything but how I show up and engage with the world. That’s why it’s important for me to be aware and make thoughtful decisions every step of the way. And I’m best at it with a high vibration. We all are, actually. On Potcast 139 we explore the intersection of cannabis and vibration with my sister and consciousness coach, Crystal Nuding. Understand the power and importance of the energy you bring to each and every conversation, situation, and relationship ...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 139
If you or someone you love is struggling with chronic pain and opioid dependency, this episode is for you. But it’s also for anyone feeling stuck or needing encouragement to dive into a purpose-driven life. Today’s guest shares his journey from chronic pain to craft cannabis. And his joy in making cannabis cultivation fun, affordable, and successful for the canna-curious home gardener. Learn more in the Potcast 138 show notes at casuallybaked.com/blog. Become a Potcast Patron at Patreon.com/casu...
Jun 09, 2020•41 min•Ep. 138
Hemp is an ingredient that can go in thousands and thousands of products replacing petroleum, plastic, wood, building materials, synthetic fibers, pesticide-laden fibers like cotton, and more. On Potcast 137, discover some fun and practical uses for arguably the world’s most diverse plant with my guest, Morris Beegle, a leading cannabis and hemp advocate and entrepreneur. Learn more about Morris and find better alternatives in the Potcast 137 show notes at casuallybaked.com/blog . Become a Potca...
Jun 01, 2020•41 min•Ep. 137
I’ve received some messages from cannabis for wellness consumers struggling with their shopping experience right now during the shutdown. So I turned to Emma Chasen, founder of Eminent Consulting Services. Emma and I share a similar mission to help people like you take charge of your personal health and healing. And to do that, we need you to know how to shop on purpose. I’m hopeful we can help you get better at dialing in your product selection and shopping experience. Find lots of great resour...
May 27, 2020•47 min•Ep. 136