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The Cannabis Connoisseur

Islah Washington, Jack Stone, Bleavbleav.com
Ryan and Jack, two cannabis enthusiasts discuss the medical and other positive benefits of Cannabis. With the help of experts, articles and personal experiences, this podcast talks about how to use cannabis in a productive and safe manner. Simple, easy-going, informative, and fun conversations on how to most effectively utilize cannabis to make your life better, no matter what that may mean. Join Ryan and Jack as they discuss why cannabis is the future of preventive medicine for the masses and the the blueprint of what we can expect from future shows. If you have never tried cannabis and are curious to do so, this show is for you. If you’ve tried cannabis in the past but have had “a bad experience” with it, this show is for you. If you are a frequent user but have never taken time to learn how the plant can better serve you, this show is also for you!! Please find a link to our Delta-8 THC and CBD affiliate here:: https://ihf.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=578
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Episodes

Cannabis and Productivity

Cannabis and Productivity Tune in to one of our blast from the past episodes and find out how cannabis can increase your productivity. #cannabis #podcast #productive #focus #flow #cannabispodcasters #health #mentalhealth #terpenes #strains #balance #homeostasis Info: Cannabis Connoisseur Podcast Info: Follow us @ThecannabisC on instagram E-mail us at: thecannabisc@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BRwpUrBgQM&t=5s...

Nov 03, 202233 minEp. 171

Cannabis and Indica, Sativa, Hybrid, and how to choose!

Welcome back everyone! We have an old school show for you today, where we’re going waaaaaaay back to the roots! If you’ve been a connoisseur with us for a while, thank you for coming back! This episode will be a refresher from one of our earliest episodes, but nonetheless, I don’t believe this topic ever loses “style.” If you’re new, welcome! We’re going to talk about a common topic for newbies with a few twists with maybe more current information that’s we’ve had from 4-years prior! I’m sure yo...

Oct 26, 202230 minEp. 170

Cannabis and Fall: 8 ways to integrate cannabis this season!

Welcome back! Thank you everyone who is supporting us with writing in with kind words, rating, and reviewing! I did a ton of fun Halloween activities with the family…cannabis involved as well (for me). -pumpkin patches, apple cider, leaves changing, pumpkin carving and LOTS of Charlie Brown! -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, excite...

Oct 19, 202232 minEp. 169

Cannabis and 2022 Current Events!

Cannabis and 2022 Current Events Welcome back! Rate Subscribe, tell us what you like or want to see more of/less of…this is the CANNABIS CONNOISSEUR PODCAST! -Today we’re heading to a different but familiar place! -It’s been a while since we’ve taken a step back and looked at the larger picture of cannabis and where it’s headed. -We’ve had some updates recently in the world of cannabis, so we want to highlight some of those for you today. References: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/stat...

Oct 12, 202233 minEp. 168

Cannabis for Seniors and Elderly

Cannabis for Seniors and Elderly We have another SHOCKINGLY new topic on here today….CANNABIS FOR SENIORS!! Why is this topic important? For so many reasons! (There’s so much on this on the internet also!) -mainly…WE ALL AGE!! So how can we assist that process to make it more enjoyable? Arthritis, sleep disorders, dementia, anxiety, cancer, depression, etc…Obviously cannabis is one way that we can assist this process! prescription drugs are usually next, and seniors have recently started looking...

Oct 05, 202225 minEp. 167

Cannabis and Picking the right Strain!

Cannabis and Picking the right strain! Have you ever wondered what is the best strain/s for you is? Maybe the cheapest one at the cannabis shop?! 😉Jk! We have all felt too tired or a little paranoid after consuming certain cannabis strains. So what works best for you?… an indica or a sativia, maybe a hybrid? How do you determine what strains to consume to get you to your desired state of being? After reading some great reads from leafly and Dixon wellness we have some suggestions for you! Refer...

Sep 28, 202215 minEp. 166

Cannabis and The Giggles!

Cannabis and the Giggles!! What’s that’s all about? I saw a fun Leafly article come out, and I felt in a lighter mood, and I really didn’t understand the giggles…so I said “why not?!?!” -also, I did contemplate doing this article stoned to try and get all giggly, but then I realized that we strive to be an educational show, and that state of mind wouldn’t be very conducive to teaching! Let’s lay out the situation: This is usually not your first time using cannabis, and you hit some time that isn...

Sep 21, 202230 minEp. 165

Cannabis Edible Emergencies: 5 ways to bounce back after you take too much!

Cannabis Edible Emergencies: 5 ways to bounce back if you've consumed too much! Let’s call it the weed Heebygiebies - paranoia, anxiety whaaatt?! “You’re supposed to be feeling calm and giggly” 🤔 Well, you may have consumed too much THC but it’s ok!.. Your friends Ryan and Jack at the cannabis connoisseur podcast have your back! Don’t panic! No one has died from eating too many edibles. Checkout these five tips to help balance out that THC. Resources: https://tsumosnacks.com/how-to-recover-from...

Sep 14, 202234 minEp. 164

Cannabis for Surgery

Cannabis for Surgery In this episode, we welcome back our special guest Chip Walker, who is a cannabis expert, head pharmacist and general manager of Columbia Care Dispensary. Tune in as we discuss how cannabis can assist with post surgery procedures, pain management and a smooth recovery. Info: Cannabis Connoisseur Podcast Info: Follow us @ThecannabisC on instagram E-mail us at: thecannabisc@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BRwpUrBgQM&t=5s Website: www.thecannabisc.com...

Sep 07, 202234 minEp. 163

Cannabis and Fast Acting Edibles W/ Mike Hennessy (Wana Brands)

Have you tried Wana Brand's fast acting cannabis gummies? Tune in as we discuss the science behind this formula with Mike Hennessy- VP of innovations at Wana Brands Cannabis Co. Wana Brands' mission is to help people enhance their lives physically, creatively and emotionally through the responsible use of cannabis. Info: Cannabis Connoisseur Podcast Info: Follow us @ThecannabisC on instagram E-mail us at: thecannabisc@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BRwpUrBgQM&t=5s Websit...

Sep 05, 202236 minEp. 162

What are the strongest cannabinoids

Today we’re going to rank some cannabinoids! Which are the strongest? Which are the weakest? What should you know a little about for each of them? We’ll find out today! Welcome back! Rate, subscribe, tell us what you like or what you want to hear more of! Fantasy football is upon us, Madden 23 just came out With new rankings/ratings, and so today, we’re going to do the same! First…what are cannabinoids?-let’s get into the SCIENCE!!! -Cannabinoids are compounds that interact with the endocannabin...

Aug 24, 202233 minEp. 161

Cannabis and CBDa (Cannabidiolic acid)

Cannabis and CBDA! Today we have an old-fashion Cannabis Connoisseur science episode, and we’re excited to share this newly discovered and natural cannabinoid! How science is viewing it… -scientists are viewing this cannabinoid as a new, more powerful form of CBD. Super-CBD is what we can call this cannabinoid…because that’s what it is! Why is this topic important? -for starters, I learned about CBDa during the pandemic. -there was a study first published I believe in Canada, that showed the eff...

Aug 17, 202220 minEp. 160

Cannabis and Tolerance: How to keep cannabis Effective!

Cannabis and Tolerance: How to keep Cannabis Effective! Why is this topic important? -For me? It’s about keeping the efficacy of your medicine. -so many times I’ll hear very experienced users talk about how cannabis just doesn’t affect them anymore…and that they may need to go to something stronger. -this upward trajectory could deplete your wallet, and depending on the ratio you’re using, put you into Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome! -cannabis has the ability to really enhance situations…the c...

Aug 10, 202241 minEp. 159

Cannabis and Summer

Cannabis and Summer Summer time is here! What better way to enjoy with friends or solo during this fun time of the year than with cannabis ! We’re talking strains and ways to consume cannabis that are perfect for the summer! Plus some tips on staying cool and how cannabis can help! Info: Cannabis Connoisseur Podcast Info: Follow us @ThecannabisC on instagram E-mail us at: thecannabisc@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BRwpUrBgQM&t=5s Website: www.thecannabisc.com Sources: h...

Aug 03, 202233 minEp. 158

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Welcome Back! Thank you everyone for coming back to chat with us and thank you so much for your continued outreach with questions, and we continue to create education-based content off of these questions and suggestions. -For this show, as we are with many of our shows, we were inspired today by the haters (along with a little bit of science as well)! -This topic, Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome, which we will RAPIDLY rename to “CHS” for simplicity purposes here, i...

Jul 27, 202230 minEp. 157

Cannabis and Pro-Social Behavior

Cannabis and Pro-Social Behavior! Please Rate, subscribe, tell us what you like and don’t like, and WELCOME BACK!! Today our topic looks benign, but obtains still a smidget of politics per usual! WHY THIS TOPIC? After the invalided shooting, there were pundits on specific influential and conservative new channels…that began claiming cannabis was to blame for the recent spike in shootings -that a recent mass legalization of cannabis is leading our country towards mass violence! However, scientist...

Jul 20, 202230 minEp. 156

Cannabis for the Workplace- Ideas for staying Productive & Healthy

Cannabis for the (Remote?!) Workplace - Ideas for Staying Productive and Healthy Another listener-suggested topic today, and I love it! Why is this topic important? -I LOOOOVE this topic! -it SMASHES the classic misconception of cannabis being associated with lazy use -we’ve spoken about productivity, flow states, all kinds of topics surrounding this, and now we’re hitting the nail on the head…WORK AND Cannabis! CONSIDERATIONS … There are a few things to consider upfront for this episode: -Where...

Jul 13, 202237 minEp. 155

Cannabis and Women's Health: A Refresh!

Cannabis and Women's Health: A refresh! In lieu of the latest news and current events, we are reposting one of our favorite episodes on CBD and Women's Health: First-Ever Study with Radicle Science Co-Founder Pelin Thorogood and Rae Wellness Co-Founder and CEO Angie Tebbe. Get ready for a CONTENT-PACKED episode! Today we had the honor to sit down with Pelin and Angie to learn more about the FIRST-EVER study regarding cannabis and women's health! What was the drive behind this study? How was the ...

Jul 06, 202247 minEp. 154

Cannabis and Sex!... Does it help or hurt?

We have A TRUE adult episode! Cannabis and Sex! So for starters this is a complex topic! How cannabis may affect you during sex is so much more than even just CBD or THC! What terpenes are you using? How does your body respond to the strain? How accustomed to cannabis are you? What’s you’re mental state? Your environment? Etc? ... These questions REALLY determine how cannabis and sex can affect you. https://www.self.com/gallery/how-cannabis-affects-sex/amp https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/01/well...

Jun 29, 202236 minEp. 153

I Survived Cancer & Cannabis Helped

Today we are speaking with a cancer survivor who used Cannabis during her battle with cancer and continues to today. Jackie Spano was kind enough to come on the show and share her story and how cannabis has helped her with her cancer diagnosis. You do not want to miss this one! Article: PD-1 Blockade in Mismatch Repair–Deficient, Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer | NEJM The Rosemary at Spano Lake rosemaryatspanolake.com Cooperstown | The Rosemary at Spano Lake | Weddings @rosemaryatspanolake (Insta...

Jun 22, 202250 minEp. 152

Cannabis and Exercise: Get High On Your Own Supply!

This show is for those who are curious about cannabis, and today we have one of my favorite topics! Why does this topic matter? ...I love this topic for so many reasons! First, on this show we talk about misconceptions…there’s no better misconception than cannabis combined with exercise. -When most think of cannabis, we think of the flattened girl on the couch -this isn’t true!!! Another reason why this topic is important…exercise impacts SO many parts of the human body…your respiratory rates, m...

Jun 15, 202225 minEp. 151

History of Cannabis Part 2

Today we discuss Cannabis in Ancient Europe. Revealing how impactful Cannabis was used as medicine and healing throughout history. We also explore the spiritual Indian drink bhang, cannabis saunas, Greeks getting giggly with cannabis cake and who's the bag of cannabis bearing ice maiden of Siberia! You don’t want to miss this episode. Sources: https://recovery.org/marijuana/history/ https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/origins-of-weed#h-where-did-weed-first-grow-wild Info: Cannabis Connoisse...

Jun 08, 202226 minEp. 150

Cannabis and Flavonoids

What are the benefits of Flavonoids in Cannabis?! Today we’re talking about a compound (or group of compounds) that we shockingly haven’t spoken about yet! And That would be Flavonoids! We’ve talked about compounds like THC/CBD/CBG, and terpenes like limonene, pinene, myrcene, but we haven’t spoke about flavonoids yet, another class of influential compounds found in cannabis that can determine your cannabis experience! https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/what-are-marijuana-flavonoids https:...

Jun 01, 202223 minEp. 149

Cannabis and THC-h.. A newly discovered Cannabinoid!

What's the deal with THC-h! We have a new cannabinoid for you to try out if interested (I did!)! And so we’re talking about Tetrahydrocannabihexol, or THC-h for the rest of this episode! over 150 cannabinoids have been discovered!! THC-h is just one of the hot ones! Sources: https://herb.co/learn/what-is-thch/ Phytocannabinoids discovered Tetrahydrocannabihexol (THCh) Cannabis Connoisseur Podcast Info: Follow us @ThecannabisC on instagram E-mail us at: thecannabisc@gmail.com Youtube: https://www...

May 25, 202220 minEp. 148

Cannabis and Bipolar Disorder

Can Cannabis assist with bipolar disorder?! Today we have a more serious topic for you, which is bipolar disorder, otherwise known as “BD.” Why is this topic important? Because 2.3 million AMERICANS are affected by this annually (~3% of the population), but that number is amplified by how they may affect other people as well. up to 25%-60% of these attempt suicide at one point in their lives. Resources as to Where to get help if you think you have BD: American Psychiatric Association (APA) Brain...

May 18, 202228 minEp. 147

Cannabis and Asthma

Today Jack and Ryan discuss cannabis and asthma. The pros, cons, research, and how you may want to consider utilizing cannabis to optimize your life if you are asthmatic. Lots of content here today! As always, we hope you all enjoy it, and please continue to let us know how we're doing! Info: Cannabis Connoisseur Podcast Info: Follow us @ThecannabisC on instagram E-mail us at: thecannabisc@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BRwpUrBgQM&t=5s Website: www.thecannabisc.com Disco...

May 11, 202225 minEp. 146

Cannabis and Terpinolene

Cannabis and Terpinolene – Get your FOCUS on!!!! Welcome back! Write to us and tell us what you think and what you want to hear! Do you want to learn more about how to direct your cannabis high? Well today we’re giving you a new tool! Sources: reduce the risk of heart disease inhibiting the growth of cancer cells...

May 04, 202217 minEp. 145

Cannabis and Mushrooms - How they feel, compare/contrast, and why you should add them to your wellness routine!

welcome back! Rate and subscribe, and please tell us what you like/Don’t like about what we’re doing…we always appreciate the feedback! We’re talking about a new frontier today…Mushrooms! -and guess what? You can get (some) of these on Amazon too!! -we’ll talk about the differences and similarities between these two, of course from a scientific/anecdotal perspective! Why is this topic important? Why do we even spend time on this? -mushshrooms are the next big thing!…at least that’s how I see it!...

Apr 27, 202241 minEp. 144

Cannabis and 4/20/2022... a day to celebrate!

wELCOME Back everyone!!! Please continue to write in to us, rate subscribe, tell us your stories and what you want to hear more of!! Most of all…HAPPY 4/20!!!! Today is our first day back in the studio after a long few weeks for me traveling, but we tried to keep you guys entertained in the meantime! -It just so happens that we release on Wednesdays…and this Wednesday, our release just happens to be a GLORIOUS one this year since we are releasing during our own made up holiday!! Sources: https:/...

Apr 20, 202232 minEp. 143

Cannabis for Arthritis

Welcome back! Please make sure you send us all of your comments, what you like or don’t like about our show! *Today we’re talking about a new topic! And that is how cannabis may be able to assist with some pesky arthritis. *Why is this topic important?... Here are some stats from the CDC: -in the US, 24% of adults have this issue, 58.5 million people! -arthritis is the leading cause of medical disability, and with annual costs for medical care and lost earnings of 300 billion dollars…huge! Sourc...

Apr 13, 202226 minEp. 142
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