Cannabis and Happy New Year! Expressing gratitude to all our listeners for your unwavering support, insightful feedback, and valuable engagement. Your dedication has fueled our journey and we are deeply thankful for the connection we've built together. Here's to more meaningful discussions on cannabis and informative sessions in the episodes to come :-) Info: Cannabis Connoisseur Podcast Info: Follow us @ThecannabisC on instagram E-mail us at: thecannabisc@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube....
Jan 01, 2024•12 min•Ep. 261
Cannabis and 2023! Join us this week as we reflect on 2023’s landmark medical and scientific discoveries in cannabis, discussing everything from legal shifts to therapeutic breakthroughs. We’ll also cast our eyes to 2024, anticipating further innovations and policy reforms. Tune in for a thoughtful journey through the evolving landscape of cannabis as a powerful, medicinal ally. References https://www.greenmarketreport.com/the-best-things-that-happened-to-cannabis-in-2023/ https://cannabis.net/b...
Dec 28, 2023•27 min•Ep. 260
(Cannabis and Weight Management) Happy Holidays around the world!! -share, subscribe, like us, GET OUT THE GOODNESS to someone in YOUR world who you think can use this -now…we know that cannabis is known as the “munchie” plant…right? -Sometimes we need to use cannabis as a side effect that will allow us to consume more (those that have issues that require them to consume more calories). -Then there are the others that want to consume cannabis to support a healthy lifestyle (me!). This episode wi...
Dec 24, 2023•12 min•Ep. 259
Fittest at 40! Series: Mastering the Art of Routines for Enhanced Well-being and Vitality In this episode, we strike a balance between informative and engaging as we delve into the importance of establishing a solid routine, especially crucial as we age. We explore how a well-structured day can significantly enhance our sleep, reduce stress, and improve overall health management. From morning rituals that kickstart our day with energy, to evening habits that help us wind down, we cover a range o...
Dec 22, 2023•33 min•Ep. 258
Cannabis and Laughter Join us on the latest Cannabis Connoisseur episode where we get into the fun and curious world of cannabis and laughter. Ever wonder why a toke often leads to a chuckle? We're breaking down the science behind it all – from how THC tickles your brain to why certain situations just seem funnier. It's not all giggles though; we also chat about the mental health perks and the social vibe that comes with cannabis-induced laughter. Grab your favorite strain and tune in as we expl...
Dec 21, 2023•30 min•Ep. 257
Cannabis and Eucalyptol! It's another great terpene!... -And you out there know the scent that I’m talking about! -we smell it a lot this time of year to open your sinuses -eucolyptol is sometimes referred to to as “cineol,” and as you can imagine, is found in the terpene plant, the eucalyptus tree and Eucolyptus OIL…but you can also find eucalyptol on bay leaves, yea tree, sage, mint, anything with a strong fresh/cooling scent! -Eucolyptol is popular in our lives, but not as popular in Cannabis...
Dec 17, 2023•11 min•Ep. 256
Fittest at 40! Series- Nurturing Cognitive Health at Midlife and Beyond In this week’s episode of 'Fittest at 40! Series', we dive into the crucial topic of preventing cognitive decline as we age. Join us as we explore the latest research and insights into how our cognitive abilities evolve past the age of 40. We discuss the impact of lifestyle choices, the role of mental and physical exercises, and even delve into the intriguing potential of cannabis in supporting cognitive health. With practic...
Dec 15, 2023•25 min•Ep. 255
Cannabis and Medical Vs. Recreational- Part Two! Welcome back! Rate, subscribe, tell us what you’re thinking and DON’T BE A STRANGER!! Welcome back all to another awesome episode!! Unravel the complexities of cannabis in this week’s insightful episode, where we dive into the distinctions between medical and recreational use. Explore the varying legal frameworks, intentions behind usage, and the types of products available in each category. We discuss the stringent quality controls in medical can...
Dec 14, 2023•39 min•Ep. 254
Cannabis and Exercise 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. Another reason why this topic is important…exercise impacts SO many parts of the human body…your respiratory rates, metabolism, cognition, etc…do we not think that cannabis, which acts as a “m...
Dec 10, 2023•12 min•Ep. 253
Fittest at 40! Series: Metabolism Mastery – Energizing Your Life at 40 Welcome back! Please rate, subscribe, and tell us what you’re thinking! In this week’s Fittest at 40! Series episode, Ryan dives into the fascinating world of metabolism and its changes as we age. Discover why understanding these shifts is crucial for your health, and explore practical strategies like strength training, HIIT, and balanced nutrition to adapt and thrive. Additionally and not surprisingly, we’ll talk about how c...
Dec 08, 2023•32 min•Ep. 252
Cannabis & Microdosing This week, we explore the intriguing practice of microdosing cannabis. Delving into recent research, we discuss how minimal THC doses could offer significant therapeutic benefits, particularly in managing chronic pain and alleviating PTSD symptoms, without the intense psychoactive effects often associated with cannabis. We examine various studies highlighting the effectiveness of microdosing in pain reduction among cancer patients and PTSD relief in incarcerated indivi...
Dec 07, 2023•32 min•Ep. 251
Cannabis and the anti-pain terpene; Beta-C Welcome back! Rate, Subscribe, tell us what like or don’t like, THIS is the cannabis connoisseur podcast! Today we have a terpene episode!...just a little hack…we’re talking about our friend with the hardest name to say, Beta-Carophyllene! or Beta-C. Why is this important? Pain-maintenance is obviously a big part of cannabis use, but it’s not all about the THC! Terpenes as we’ve talked about plenty of times here, really plays a larger role in your canna...
Dec 03, 2023•14 min•Ep. 250
Fittest at 40! Series: The Age-Defying Benefits of Yoga Welcome back!! Thank you all so much for your kind words and support, I appreciate it! Rate subscribe, tell your friends!! In this week’s episode, we explore the transformative benefits of yoga for all ages. We delve into how yoga’s low-impact nature is ideal for joint health and beginners, enhancing flexibility, balance, and strength, and countering the effects of aging and a sedentary lifestyle. The episode covers various yoga styles, fro...
Dec 01, 2023•27 min•Ep. 249
Cannabis and Customizing Your Vaporization Strategy Welcome Back! Rate subscribe, let us know what you like, want to see more/less of! Happy Holidays! I hope you are enjoying the season…I am certainly grateful for the motivation and support that I receive from you all. RATE AND SUBSCRIBE PLEASE!! As always, this helps us get in front of more listeners which in turn helps others all over the world! :) What are we talking about today? In the engaging episode "Cannabis and Customizing Your Vaporiza...
Nov 30, 2023•29 min•Ep. 248
Sunday Snippets: Cannabis and Productivity! -Welcome back! Thank you for joining us. -RATE and let us know how you’re feeling about what we’re doing! In this episode, Ryan and Jack discuss the various ways cannabis can assist us with being more productive, by reducing anxiety, improving concentration and ultimately enhancing our ability to focus and complete tasks. Info: Cannabis Connoisseur Podcast Info: Follow us @ThecannabisC on instagram E-mail us at: thecannabisc@gmail.com Youtube: https://...
Nov 26, 2023•11 min•Ep. 247
Fittest at 40 Series: Stretch your way to longevity! Welcome back! Today we’re talking about an unsung hero…STRETCHING!! -please rate and subscribe if you enjoy our content…please reach out also! I love when you do. What is stretching? What am I referring to and in what sense? “Stretching” refers to the practice of extending or lengthening muscles and tendons to improve flexibility and range of motion in the joints. Muscle and Tendon Lengthening: When you stretch, you gently pull on specific mus...
Nov 24, 2023•25 min•Ep. 246
In this week’s Thanksgiving episode, Ryan and Jack serve up a flavorful discussion on THCa, the non-psychoactive precursor to THC in raw cannabis. They carve into its health benefits, from anti-inflammatory to neuroprotective effects, and lay out the best ways to consume THCa for retaining its wholesome goodness - think raw cannabis juicing and tinctures, not smoking or baking! Ryan shares his own savory experiences with THCa, celebrating its versatility and accessibility. Join us this week in b...
Nov 23, 2023•24 min•Ep. 245
Cannabis and Mushrooms - How they feel, compare/contrast, and why you should add them to your wellness routine! Welcome back! Rate, 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 imp...
Nov 19, 2023•13 min•Ep. 244
Fittest at 40 Series: Embracing Mindfulness and Meditation for Mental Clarity and Calm Welcome back! We have another fittest at 40 Friday Series! Every week we discuss how we can consider aging in an optimal manner. So far We’ve discussed sleep, nutrition, and exercise…now I want to discuss an often overlooked part of your development (however that seems to be slowly changing MINDFULNESS!!! What an important topic as well! WHY?!? -For me, if you’re practicing mindfulness correctly, it allows you...
Nov 17, 2023•27 min•Ep. 243
Cannabis and Appetite! Welcome Back! Please rate, subscribe, share and comment. We love hearing your feedbacks :) In this week’s episode, Ryan and Jack explore how cannabis affects hunger and cravings, particularly during the holiday season. They discuss THC's role in stimulating appetite and the contrasting effects of CBD in suppressing cravings. Ryan also shares personal insights on how cannabis has enhanced his eating experience, making him a more mindful consumer. Tune in to get an intriguin...
Nov 16, 2023•25 min•Ep. 242
Cannabis: Medical vs. Recreational - What’s the difference? Welcome back! As cannabis use/legalization continuesto expand across the country, we thought we’d touch upon the differences between a medical cannabis dispensary experience, and a recreational one. ****disclaimer- depending on where you live, the specifics may vary widely, my goal is to provide an overview of the broad, general differences.**** in fact- you’ll see the differences here just between jack and I Why is this topic important...
Nov 12, 2023•15 min•Ep. 241
Fittest at 40 Series: The Art of Mastering Restorative Sleep! Welcome back! Another Foundational Topic to consider while optimizing your day-to-day!! Today we’re talking about possibly YOUR favorite topic, but not for my kids, and that’s SLEEP!! :) Now we’ve discussed this before on the flagship episodes, but now we’re looking to hone-in on this topic while focusing on age as well. Why this topic? Soooo as we always will ask….WHHHYYYY is this topic important to talk about?!?? First! As we will d...
Nov 10, 2023•26 min•Ep. 240
Cannabis and AI: Crafting Wellness with Jointly's Smart Technology Welcome back! Rate, subscribe, share, and please tell us what you like and don’t like! In a captivating session with Ryan, Jointly’s co-founder David Kooi unpacks the transformative journey of cannabis wellness through Jointly’s app, blending technology and intentional consumption. Dive into the future of cannabis with Jointly’s AI insights and pioneering wellness benefits, and discover how to elevate your cannabis experience wit...
Nov 09, 2023•36 min•Ep. 239
*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 study therefore designed? Is THC really needed for maximum efficacy? What did the results show? Should you consider setting up a CBD rou...
Nov 05, 2023•14 min•Ep. 238
Fittest at 40 Series: Exercising with Longevity!! Welcome Back! We’re talking about the FUN STUFF today…EXERCISING!!!…AND aging! (Why can’t that be fun to?!?! lol) -Thank you for jumping back in on the SPINOFF of this weeks episode of discussing WHY it’s important to stay physically ACTIVE as you age… ….last week we spoke of nutrition, in a VERY broad sense, and why it is probably the foundational bedrock of all wellness -this week we talk about physical exercise in the same way, and why it’s im...
Nov 03, 2023•17 min•Ep. 237
Cannabis and Terpenes: Build an effective optimization strategy Welcome back!!! We have another throwback!! Jack and I spoke about this a loooong time ago and to this day, it’s one of the most popular topics!…so it’s about that time for a REFRESH!!! Sooooo WHYYYY are we talking about this? Why is this topic important, you may ask? You may ask that, and I may say, “THAT’S A LOADED QUESTION! !!! Understanding Terpenes What are Terpenes? - Organic compounds responsible for the aroma and flavors in ...
Nov 02, 2023•32 min•Ep. 236
Cannabis and Halloween! ***Summary*** Jack and Ryan get festive this week and discuss HALLOWEEN!! What's it all about and what are it's origins? More importantly, how can we integrate CANNABIS into this holiday? Tune in this week to find out...and HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE CANNABIS CONNOISSEUR PODCAST! 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 “Disclaimer: The con...
Oct 29, 2023•12 min•Ep. 235
Fittest at 40 with Cannabis! Dive into the first episode of "Fittest at 40" with Ryan Chavez, who shares his personal journey from weight struggles to discovering the power of proper nutrition and its impact on vitality and exercise motivation. This episode breaks down nine essential health aspects for maintaining optimal wellness with age: 1. Navigating metabolic changes and strategies to combat the slowdown. 2. Prioritizing crucial macro and micronutrients for aging bodies. 3. The critical rol...
Oct 27, 2023•21 min•Ep. 234
Cannabis and Fear! Welcome back! Rate, subscribe, and please tell us what you like and don’t like! Happy Halloween! I Llloooooove this time of year!! So we decided to talk about a Halloween related topic…FEAR!! Why are we talking about fear? It affects so many of us!!! Depending on how you handle your fear, it can help or hurt you. Fear, in appropriate circumstances, is a natural and protective response. However, when fear responses are disproportionate to the danger, persistent, or interfere wi...
Oct 26, 2023•33 min•Ep. 233
Cannabis and The Entourage Effect: Sunday Snippet Show! What is the entourage Effect? Why does it matter for us to understand it? How can we take advantage of it? “Entourage Effect” is certainly a buzz-word nowadays, so if you’ve ever wondered any of these questions concerning that topic, this is the episode for you! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entourage_effect https://www.cannabistech.com/articles/what-is-the-entourage-effect-in-cannabis/ Potential Clinical Benefits of CBD-Rich Canna...
Oct 22, 2023•12 min•Ep. 232
