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Your kitchen might be the best dispensary you’ll ever have, but the real magic happens in your brain. We pull back the curtain on the endocannabinoid system and show how edibles—especially THC—bind to CB1 receptors, ripple through dopamine, GABA, and serotonin, and shape everything from euphoria to anxiety to time distortion. If you’ve noticed that your favorite gummy doesn’t hit like it used to, there’s a reason: tolerance builds as your brain downregulates receptors. The good news is that sensitivity can return faster than you think with a short, intentional break.

Ready to reset your relationship with cannabis? We’re launching the Fresh Start Tolerance Break Challenge for January—daily check-ins, weekly videos, science-backed tips, and a supportive community to help you rebuild sensitivity, save money, and return with intention. Whether you’re new to edibles or a seasoned home cook crafting your own infusions, this guide gives you the science and structure to make every dose count.

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Curious whether cannabis can actually help your dog or cat—and how to do it without risking a scary night of wobbling and worry? I sit down with veterinarian Dr. Casara Andre to unpack a safe, practical roadmap for pet parents who want evidence-based guidance, not guesswork. From the endocannabinoid system’s (ECS) role in pain, mood, and balance to the real differences between THC and CBD in animals, this conversation translates complex science into clear steps you can use today.

We explore why dosing isn’t simply about body weight, how biphasic effects make more a potential problem, and why journaling sleep, appetite, mobility, and reactivity is the secret to finding the minimum effective dose. You’ll learn how to choose products that won’t backfire, what a trustworthy certificate of analysis looks like, how to interpret “full spectrum” vs “broad spectrum,” and why a CBD-dominant plant extract with trace THC is often a sensible starting point. We also dig into the overlooked MVPs: CBDA for GI inflammation and nausea, CBG for muscle relaxation and seizure support, and terpene profiles that nudge outcomes toward calm or clarity.

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Holiday tables can be loud and the myths about cannabis are often louder. We wanted to arm you with clarity, compassion, and receipts. So we take on four of the most persistent stereotypes: the “lazy stoner,” the forgetful lightweight, the gateway narrative, and the idea that cannabis users are unhealthy or addicted by default. Using current research, historical context, and stories from our own kitchen, we separate temporary effects from enduring traits and show how intention, dosing, and education change everything.

If you’re heading into family conversations, we’ve got your talking points and your calm. Bring curiosity, share evidence, and cook with care. Subscribe for more chef-tested edible recipes, culture deep dives, and science you can trust, and leave a review to tell us which myth you’re ready to retire next.

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What if comfort food could be quick, and perfectly dosed for everyone at the table? We’re taking a humble can of pumpkin and spinning it into a glossy, creamy pasta that delivers big flavor with simple steps—and we’re pairing it with a smarter edibles strategy that puts you in control. No guesswork, no overdoing it, just a flexible, crowd-friendly dish you can serve on a busy weeknight or as a calming counterpoint to holiday chaos.

Catch quick shoutouts to recent guest interviews and a peek at what’s coming next for the Bite Me Cannabis Club, our algorithm-free space for curious cooks. If you love edible-friendly recipes, fall flavors, and kitchen techniques that make life easier, this one’s for you. Enjoy the recipe, share it with a friend, and if it hits the spot, subscribe, leave a rating, and tell us your favorite pasta shape—we’re taking notes for future episodes.

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What if relief from relentless anxiety became the spark that rebuilt your career, your community, and your voice? That’s the charge running through our conversation with Ishqa Hillman, founder of Canna Boss Babes, whose personal healing journey with cannabis led to a platform elevating women, creating real opportunities, and challenging the systems that keep small operators on the ropes.

We start where change usually does: at home, wide awake, and out of options. Sensitive to pharmaceuticals and drawn to plant medicine, Ishqa used cannabis to sleep, breathe, and slowly re-enter the world. She breaks down how Canna Boss Babes was born to end gatekeeping and reward agency, guided by two rules: handle your own business first, and make up your own mind. Connection isn’t a buzzword here, it’s a job filled, a door opened, a life re-routed.

If you care about cannabis culture, small-business survival, and stories that turn listeners into leaders, you’ll find fuel here. Continue the conversation at the Bite Me Cannabis Club. 

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Cooking, culture, and a plant with a complicated past converge in a wide‑ranging conversation with filmmakers Patty Mooney and Mark Schulze, the duo behind Nectarball: The Story of Cannabis. What started at the Emerald Cup became a seven‑year journey across South Africa, Europe, and the Americas, capturing 165 candid interviews with nurses, scientists, growers, and icons like Tommy Chong and Ed Rosenthal, without a single line of narration. The result is a living archive of voices that demystify cannabis while honoring its roots

You’ll also hear about Mark’s rare Nectar Ball collection of landrace buds preserved since the 1970s, a window into genetics and terpenes that shaped today’s hybrid landscape. Whether you’re a home cook dialing in edibles, a patient curious about topicals, or a policy‑minded listener tracking de‑scheduling and SAFE Banking, this episode offers practical insight and a human compass. Stream Nectarball, support independent filmmakers, and pass it to someone who needs a thoughtful intro to modern cannabis. If this resonated, subscribe, leave a review, and share: what part of the cannabis journey are you most curious to explore next?

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A virtual Halloween cook-along, a cryptic newcomer named Shadow Weaver, and a blackberry gummy that turns the night electric, this is the story of how a simple edible became a shared moment of wonder. We gather at the High Table with costumes, cobwebs, and a plan to swap recipes, then stumble into a poetic set of instructions that walk the line between kitchen craft and kitchen spell. The result is a deeply purple, precisely dosed treat we can all make at home, wrapped in a mood that invites curiosity and play.

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Coffee should taste like fall and feel like focus. I show you how to make a silky pumpkin spice creamer with real pumpkin, warm spices, and an infused maple syrup that delivers calm clarity in the morning. No artificial flavors, no guesswork, just a 15‑minute stovetop method and a dosing approach that lets you dial in CBD or THC to match your day.

Ready to elevate your mug and your mindset? Press play, grab the recipe, and tell us how you’re customizing your creamer. If you enjoy the show, subscribe, leave a quick review, and share it with someone who needs a little pumpkin spice in their life.

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Start with a kitchen timer and an open mind. We’re digging into how a long, loving relationship with cannabis changes as life changes—and how a mindful reset can make every milligram count again. With public health researcher and cannabis educator Amanda Reiman, we connect the dots from early Bay Area dispensary lounges born out of the HIV/AIDS movement to today’s crowded shelves, where choice is abundant but guidance is rare.

We talk about the real reasons tolerance can drop as we age, especially for women, through the lens of the endocannabinoid system and hormones. Amanda walks through a practical 28‑day tolerance break, what those manageable withdrawal‑like blips mean, and a simple framework for re‑entry: define your goal, start low, go slow, and notice. We unpack mindful consumption as awareness without judgment, choosing non‑smoked methods when they serve you better, and finding your minimum effective dose so you feel more with less. That middle voice matters: between activism that denies risk and prohibition that denies benefit, the future lives in honest, harm‑reduction‑focused habits.

We also explore effect‑based edibles that pair cannabinoids, terpenes, and botanicals—think valerian for sleep, green tea and yerba mate for energy, CBN or THCV for targeted outcomes. It’s the entourage effect, leveled up. Along the way, we address why social consumption spaces support safety for naive users, how to shop smarter for CBD (hint: dispensary testing beats gas‑station labels), and why state‑funded research is finally unlocking studies the federal system stalled. Whether you’re recalibrating after years of daily use or starting fresh, this conversation offers practical tools to rebuild joy, reduce risk, and keep your relationship with the plant evolving with you.

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What if your edible didn’t make you wait? We’re diving under the tongue to unpack how sublingual cannabis delivers fast, predictable effects—and how you can craft potent, reliable tinctures right at home. From the science of absorption to practical DIY steps, we share the exact methods, trade-offs, and safety notes you need to feel confident with alcohol and glycerin tinctures.

If you’re curious about faster onset, better predictability, and DIY cannabis that fits your life, this guide is your new playbook. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s tincture-curious, and leave a review to help others find the show. What ratio are you mixing first?

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What happens when you combine a passion for food, wellness, and cannabis education? You get a refreshing conversation that's changing how we think about edibles and wellness.

Certified Ganjier Angelique Zerillo, editor-in-chief of North Bloom Magazine, takes us on a journey through the evolving landscape of cannabis consumption with a special focus on women over 35. Her approach isn't about getting high, it's about finding balance in a cortisol-driven world through mindful cannabis use.

What stands out most is Angelique's mission to "make cannabis less weird," especially for women navigating careers, relationships, and parenting while confronting outdated stigmas. Through North Bloom Magazine, she's creating visibility for female consumers and supporting craft cannabis producers who bring quality and intention to their products.

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