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The Cannamom Roundtable is back! Sitting at the table this time with Shonitria to talk about all things cannabis and motherhood: Angie Stocker aka Highly Angie along with the hosts of the "Good Moms Bad Choices" podcast Erica and Jamilah. The ladies share how they approached cannabis use during pregnancy and breastfeeding... reflecting on what we didn't know back then with what we do know now. We also get honest about how we really feel about the judgment we as cannamoms face from others, and how we deal with it. Plus, what do you do when your partner doesn't want to "let" you use cannabis because you're the mom now of their kid? Welp, we got the answer for ya!  Follow Good Moms Bad Choices on IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodmoms_badchoices/  Follow Angie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlyangie/  Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bluntblowinmama/  Watch our full conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6jX1cazMoGk 

Dr. Miyabe Shields, Ph.D., who prefers they/them pronouns, joins this episode of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast to get into the science behind our favorite plant: cannabis! Miyabe is a pharmaceutical scientist who specializes in the molecules in cannabis and the system in the brain and body that are activated by them.  Some questions Miyabe answers (because the more we know!) in their conversation Shonitria: Why is it that some people don't get high after ingesting edibles? Does smoking weed harm our brains and "fry" our brain cells? In what ways can cannabis help neurodivergent people? What does science say about using cannabis as a mom? And what's the cleanest way to ingest cannabis... edibles, tinctures, dry herb vaping, dabbing, joints, etc? It's always wonderful to chat about cannabis with a scientist who studies the plant to help us understand the plant even more. Grab your weed, boo, spark up and enjoy this enlightening chat with Dr. Miyabe!  Follow Miyabe on Instagram: @miyabephd Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on Instagram: @bluntblowinmama Research cited in this episode: The Effect of SSRI Exposure in Pregnancy on Early Respiratory and Metabolic Adaptation in Infants Born Preterm: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10046952/ Network of Applied Pharmacology (NAP): Accelerating research and public education for cannabis, psychedelics, and other natural medicines by prioritizing lived experience and community engagement. https://www.appliedpharmacognosy.org/  

Sahra is a mom who smokes weed and founded the popular Isankofa Skin Care, where she creates affordable small-batch skin care products with all-natural ingredients. She believes everyone deserves to access quality skin products without the hefty price tag. Sahra joins the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast to discuss how cannabis helps her as a mom and business owner. She comes from a family where weed was normal, as her Rasta father was a regular cannabis consumer who sometimes would give her cannabis tea as a child for ailments. Her father normalized cannabis as medicine to her, and she takes the same approach now that she's a mom.  Shonitria has been a long-time fan of Isankofa's zinc deodorant (it's natural, organic, and there's no added fragrance — perfect for sensitive skin!), natural gold face serum, and herbal face toner. There's something for everyone; the best part is that you won't hurt your wallet! To celebrate the podcast episode, Isankofa is offering up to 20% off sitewide. So don't walk; run to stock up or discover your new skincare faves, too :). Follow Isankofa on Instagram: @isankofa.skin.care Shop Isankofa: https://www.isankofa.life/

The episode of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast was sponsored by The Travel Agency dispensaries in New York City where you can find legal, diverse and high quality cannabis products for your every need. To celebrate 200 episodes of the podcast -- WOW, WHOOHOOOO thank you guys for continuing to support, listen, share and review the podcast!!! As an independent podcast ran by me and only me, it can be hard some days but I am glad I KEEP ON going. Thank you for continuing to listen, I'm forever grateful to your listenership :). Now, on this episode we're back with another Q&A episode where Shonitria lends her expertise on frequently asked questions about using cannabis during pregnancy, early motherhood, navigating medical settings, postpartum, breastfeeding and more! If you have a question, this is the episode for you to learn a little bit more so you can feel just a little less alone (because you're not alone).  Visit a Travel Agency location (shops now in Downtown Brooklyn, Union Square and Fifth Avenue) to re-up your stash: https://www.thetravelagency.co/ Follow The Travel Agency on Instagram: @thetravelagency.co Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on Instagram: @bluntblowinmama Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on TikTok: @bluntblowinmama Learn more about BBM Workshops on cannabis for pregnancy, breastfeeding, postpartum, and more:  https://bluntblowinmama.com/workshops/ You're not a bad mom for smoking weed, and you're not alone. Moms who smoke weed are not bad moms. 

This 420 episode of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast is sponsored by The Travel Agency -- Shonitria's fave legal NYC dispensary. Arana joins this episode to chat about what it's like being a cannamom working in the legal weed industry.  Drop by The Travel Agency's newest location in Downtown Brooklyn and let 'em know Blunt Blowin' Mama sent you: https://www.thetravelagency.co/ Follow The Travel Agency on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thetravelagency.co Arana says she never felt the stigma on weed until she started working in the industry. She's the president and co-founder of The Travel Agency, a BIPOC founded company that believes legal cannabis has the power to repair the damage caused by the war on drugs. The Travel Agency is a purpose-driven business, with the brand new Downtown Brooklyn store owned by those who have experienced cannabis-related injustices and their Union Square dispensary directing over half of the profits to The Doe Fund. The Manhattan mama says it took a while for her to figure out how to talk to the parents at her kids' school about what she does for a living. But she says she realized she should have no shame or feel a need to qualify her cannabis profession because weed has never harmed or killed anyone unlike alcohol. Arana also shares how cannabis has been a useful tool in her marriage and a way she even bonds with her mom! Plus, Arana teaches us how to know if the weed you're buying in newly legal state New York is counterfeit or not! This is such a good eppisode -- happy 420, y'all!     

Join Blunt Blowin' Mama for a conversation on consuming cannabis during pregnancy! Many mamas wonder if they should or shouldn't consume the plant while pregnant. Kait "cannanursekait" Boettcher and Sandra "The Kush Nurse" Guynes provide answers on this episode. The two mamas, registered nurses, and cannabis advocates share everything folks need to know about harm reductive cannabis consumption during pregnancy. We also talk about best ways to consume during each trimester, how they approached cannabis during pregnancy and postpartum, what research says, how to talk to your provider about it and more.  Listen to the full conversation by watching the What To Know About Using Cannabis During Pregnancy Workshop: https://bluntblowinmama.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1129643 Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on IG: @bluntblowinmama Join Blunt Blowin' Mama on TikTok: @bluntblowinmama Follow Sandra on IG: @thekushnurse    

Being a mom who smokes weed is honestly something I am very proud of because I know I am a great mom and it's mostly because cannabis is part of my self-care routine. However, cannabis is still federally illegal and very misunderstood due to the lack of education on the plant. Most people still consider weed a drug and those who partake in it drug addicts. So imagine what these naysayers call moms who smoke weed? It's hardly kind. This episode of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast is sponsored by Cubiq.  Cubiq offers high-quality microdosing psychedelic products such as gummies and capsules. Cubiq believes psychedelics are an ancient tool, brought to earth to increase cognitive function, energy, enlightenment & enhance focus. This is a source and shroomie microdosing product Blunt Blowin' Mama trusts for her own wellness and now she's sharing it with you.  Learn more about Cubiq: https://getcubiq.co/ Just for BBM listeners, try Cubiq for 20% off using the following promo code at checkout: BBM20 I'm no stranger to dealing with haters and the uninformed who believe in the stigma around weed. I often get asked: How do I deal with haters and those who want to label me a bad mom for smoking weed? On this episode, I lay out exactly how to handle someone who wants to judge, shame and bad mouth moms who smoke weed and what to do if someone tries to come for you because you're a cannamom. Normalization of weed will soon come but in the meantime, here's how to navigate people in your life who just don't understand how weed is plant medicine that does way more good than harm.  Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on Instagram: @bluntblowinmama Join me on TikTok: @bluntblowinmama Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bluntblowinmama?

When it comes to mothers deciding whether or not to medicate with cannabis Dr. Oga Obie says, "Mother knows best." Blunt Blowin' Mama sits down with the brilliant Dr. Obie to unpack the medicinal value of cannabis and dive into why education and intuition are always the right choice when it comes to a mother's decision to consume plant medicine during pregnancy. So many of your frequently asked questions about cannabis use during and for pregnancy were answered during this incredibly informative episode. Buckle in while we dive deep into the value that self-inquiry and independent research bring when it comes to choosing alternative paths to wellness. We also unpack the problematic details of an article associating cannabis consumption in pregnancy with autism in some children.  Want to learn about how to incorporate cannabis into your lifestyle as a pregnant or breastfeeding parent? Then the BBM Breastfeeding And Cannabis Workshop and the Pregnancy And Cannabis Workshop is just for you! Shonitria spoke with expert panels on these important topics to answer frequently asked questions so that parents could make informed decisions about the plant during these important times in their lives. Weed is an option and these workshops will leave you with the confidence to make the decision that's best for you when it comes to the plant.  Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntblowinmama Subscribe to Blunt Blowin' Mama on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZH98qX0coAHe--3mUSeSfQ Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluntblowinmama/ Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluntblowinmama/  Don't forget to share this episode with a friend! Rate and leave a review for the podcast if it feels good :).   

On this week's episode of Blunt Blowin' Mama, we are running back a conversation where we analyze a study on cannabis use in pregnancy that was published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) on Nov. 15, 2021. This study claims that cannabis use in pregnancy causes higher levels of cortisol in the children born, resulting in more instances of anxiety, stress, and depression. Here's the study: https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.2106115118 Now, you know we tried to go straight to the source and we reached out to the study's author, Yasmin Hurd, but got no response. So we brought on our own medical experts to unpack the study's findings and provide real, transparent, and unbiased insights from two board-certified registered nurses, Kait Boettcher and Adjuan Edgerson. We asked each nurse a variety of questions about the study, and they broke down what this study's findings really mean for pregnant mamas using cannabis. The nurses also provide advice for expectant mothers who want to use cannabis for medical reasons. This episode is so informative and really teaches us that we hold the power to educate ourselves on the effects of cannabis -- especially when it comes to its use during pregnancy.  Want to know more about cannabis use for mamas? Then the BBM Breastfeeding And Cannabis Workshop and the Pregnancy And Cannabis Workshop is just for you! Shonitria spoke with expert panels on these important topics to answer frequently asked questions so that parents could make informed decisions about the plant during these important times in their lives. Weed is an option and these workshops will leave you with the confidence to make the decision that's best for you and your family when it comes to the plant. Follow Kait Boettcher: @that.plant.nurse Follow Adjuan Edgerson: @nurse_unrxed  

This episode is for you, and I didn't hold back in this LIVE "Ask My Anything" conversation I had on Blunt Blowin' Mama's Instagram account. Listen, when I told y'all anything, you truly took it to heart and brought me questions on cannabis use during pregnancy, favorite products, and way more motherhood and cannabis questions. You just gotta tap in to see if I answered YOUR question -- should I do this again? I haven't done one of these episodes in years so maybe it's time to bring it back. Subscribe on YouTube here Follow on Instagram: @bluntblowinmama Follow on TikTok: @bluntblowinmama Watch BBM Cannabis and Motherhood Workshops: https://bluntblowinmama.com/workshops/ Don't forget to rate and review the podcast -- share Blunt Blowin' Mama with a friend who you think needs to hear this :). 

I breastfed both of my kids. But I only used cannabis while breastfeeding one of them. Not too surprisingly, my second born (my cannababy) was the kid I used cannabis while breastfeeding and he's the one I ended up breastfeeding the longest -- 25 months to be exact. I know it's no coincidence either because without cannabis I would have given up and thrown in the towel way sooner because breastfeeding is not easy -- neither is weaning. Well, that's what I thought until I started intentionally using cannabis postpartum and realizing along the way how helpful weed could really be for a breastfeeding mama. This is a highly requested topic and I am finally giving y'all all the information on why I used cannabis during breastfeeding, how I weaned both my kids, and how cannabis helped with not only my breastfeeding journey but weaning, too.  Learn more about breastfeeding and using cannabis by watching my informative workshop on it, the BBM Self-Guided Breastfeeding And Cannabis Workshop where I speak with lactation consultant Evonne Smith, Dr. Oga Obie, cannamom advocate and children's book author MsKindess Ramirez, and Jessica "The Mommy Jane." Our over 120-minute conversation is full of tips, tricks, advice and our own accounts on how weed is beneficial for the breastfeeding parent along with the most harm-reductive ways to consume it with a baby in the home. Watch it here: https://bluntblowinmama.com/workshops/ Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bluntblowinmama Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast. Sharing is caring, so send this episode to a friend, family member, or colleague who you think needs to hear it :).   

I used cannabis during my pregnancy with my second child and I firmly believe it was the best decision I ever could have made for myself and baby. I enjoyed my pregnancy, I was emotionally well and physically cared for with the help of cannabis. Now, I want to make sure other parents know that cannabis is an option for pregnancy, too. Listen, I know that pregnancy can be very challenging physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. In my opinion, cannabis eases those challenges and allows me to just enjoy the blessing that is pregnancy -- bask in the experience as my body works a true miracle. It's so hard to be present for that miracle when navigating the many curveballs pregnancy can throw your way. So, after many requests from y'all, I put together this episode as a resource and needed guidance for anyone who is considering using cannabis during pregnancy and doesn't know where to start. This episode is a comprehensive breakdown of the best forms of cannabis you can incorporate into your life and my fave products for expecting mamas. Honestly, I should've done this episode sooner and I wish I had a resource like this for myself when I was pregnant with my first kid in 2015. But it's here now and I am so happy to provide it for you. Don't forget to tap into the products mentioned in the episode listed below.  Watch BBM workshops to learn more about using cannabis during pregnancy: https://bluntblowinmama.com/workshops/ Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluntblowinmama/ Brands I mentioned in the episode that I HIGHLY recommend for pregnant mamas: Kush Queen bath bombs: https://kushqueen.shop/ Cannabombz topicals: https://cannabombz.com/ Om Wellness: https://om-wellness.com/ Beso Wellness: https://besowellness.com/ Care By Design: https://cbd.org/ Pax: https://www.pax.com/    

I have been microdosing magic mushrooms and I want to tell y'all all about it on this episode of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast. I am sharing why I decided to try microdosing shrooms, how I do it and how long I intend to keep it up. Find out how and why psilocybin has been an intregal part of Blunt Blowin' Mama's healing journey as she has come out of her postpartum depression after baby No. 2. Y'all have been wanting me to get into exactly how I am using shrooms for my wellness routine and now I am telling all. I hope my candor inspires you.  Links mentioned on this episode: Fadiman Protocol -- https://www.thecut.com/2018/05/microdosing-guide-and-explainer.html Doubleblind magazine -- https://doubleblindmag.com Mikaela de la Myco -- https://www.mushwomb.love BBM Intro to Microdosing Workshop --https://bluntblowinmama.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1148511 Listen to episode 177 of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast featuring Mikaela -- https://bluntblowinmama.com/2023/04/06/magic-mushrooms-for-pregnancy-and-postpartum/ Listen to episode 121 of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast featuring Doubleblind magazine co-founders Shelby and Madison -- https://bluntblowinmama.com/2021/07/22/bbm-ep-52-how-to-microdose-shrooms-everything-parents-need-to-know-about-psychedelics-featuring-shelby-and-madison-of-doubleblind-magazine/        

Our favorite OBGYN is back on the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast! Dr. Genester Wilson-King is chatting with Shonitria about cannabis for menstrual cramps and dysmenorrhea, which are severe debilitating cramps. The doctor talks about using Aima's CBD-CBG suppositories, which is a THC-free water-based product for pelvic pain and menstrual cramps that is inserted vaginally for direct pain relief without any psychoactive or "high" effects.  And can a doctor drug test a pregnant patient without your permission? Dr. Wilson-King answers this question for us!  Does weed harm fertility, and should you stop smoking weed if you're trying to get pregnant? The doctor shares some advice! Dr. Wilson-King provides helpful insight into how patients can handle encounters with rude or judge-y physicians and medical professionals. She also lays out very clearly the best approach to drug testing at hospitals and if it's really possible to detox cannabinoids from the system before birth. Having a board-certified medical professional on the podcast is always a pleasure. Y'all are gonna love this episode -- so happy to provide this resource :). Shop Aima CBD-CBG suppository, and for 10% off, use promo code BBM10:https://my-aima.com/ Follow Dr. Genester Wilson-King on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoryrejuvenation? Dr. Genester Wilson King's website:  https://victoryrejuvenationcenter.com/ Sign up for the Blunt Blowin' Mama newsletter:  https://bluntblowinmama.com/join/  

Happy New Year!!! Wow, it's 2024 :). But first let me (finally lol) tell you about my solo summer "Eat Pray Love" European vacation. I know I have been promising this episode for a while and now I spill every detail about my life-changing trip.  I had the most magical night in Marseille, France, on magic mushrooms... I spare no detail about how that night unfolded. I stayed up almost all night on shrooms as I listened to music and became reaccquianted with myself -- it's an evening I'll never forget. And can you believe that when I went to Paris, I smoked weed in a club, got hella paranoid that people knew and left! Phew chile... so many stories I share with y'all in this episode. This trip was my first time travelling solo and honestly, it was just what my soul needed. Being a mom and having been in a relationship for over a decade, I had no idea how much I needed to get away from EVERY THING and EVERY ONE until I actually did it. I hope I inspire you to go do the thing that fills your cup up, too because you're worth it.  This episode of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast is proudly sponsored by Cycling Frog, the ultimate destination for your Hemp THC Seltzer Drinks and Edibles. Cycling Frog's products are crafted using only the highest quality, sustainably farmed hemp, grown in beautiful Central Oregon. Try one of Cycling Frog's hemp THC seltzers today and get 20% off just for Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast listeners ONLY (shhh you won't find a generous discount like this anywhere else) just use promo code BBM20 at checkout at cyclingfrog.com.  Plus, new customers can enter to win a year of FREE seltzers! We want you to kickstart your Dry January with a burst of flavor, by trying a FREE can of either Black Currant or Ruby Grapefruit hemp-infused THC seltzers TODAY -- just pay for shipping. Hop on over to http://bit.ly/CF-Dry-Jan now to enter the giveaway and claim your FREE sample can of Cycling Frog hemp THC seltzer! Follow them on Instagram @cyclingfrogcbd Union Square Travel Agency, the woman and BIPOC founded legal and licensed NYC dispensary located in Union Square on 13th street & Broadway is another proud sponsor of this epsiode. Union Square Travel Agency has an extremely large shopping selection with tons of options in every category. Stock up on all your plant medicine needs at my fave shop & don't forget to tell ‘em BBM sent you. Follow USQTA on the ‘gram @unionsquaretravelagency — p.s. true to the city that never sleeps memo: they're open late and offer pick up and delivery via unionsquaretravelagency.com  (Just a little FYI: I recorded this episode in December 2023.)

Sabrina is the California mom of two behind the popular Instagram account @Wholetmebeamom where she shares what it's like being a Latina cannamom married to her best friend. She joins the podcast to get real on her life as a stay at home mom who smokes weed. The cannamom influencer also reveals that she's been smoking weed since she was a teen, so it's always been part of her life. She also shares that her dad smoked weed (and sold it -- he was kinda big deal). His openness about his smoking cannabis gave her confidence to know that good parents can smoke weed. We also get into what it's like being married to a man who doesn't smoke weed -- spoiler alert: it's great, Sabrina says there's more weed for her! We also chat about weed's role during her postpartum healing and spark up for a lil sesh, too. Roll up and enjoy :). Follow Sabrina: @wholetmebeamom Join Mama's Stash Membership Community and connect with likeminded women who support and love plant medicine. You'll also have direct access to Blunt Blowin' Mama and all her resources on cannabis for motherhood (pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, sex). Join today and get the first month free: https://mamastashmembership.com/ Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama: @bluntblowinmama Watch Blunt Blowin' Mama on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bluntblowinmama

This year has been a whirlwind for Blunt Blowin' Mama with lots of change -- all for the better :). I am happy to say that the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast is back and will be back each week from here on out. No more breaks. No more interruptions. Before I jump into other topics and share episodes with upcoming guests, I wanted to talk with you one-on-one to let you know what I've been up to. It's been so long since I've recorded a solo episode of the podcast (like maybe a... year?) so that's a lot of tea to spill. From my move out of LA over the summer (yeah, I am revealing where I am living now) to my decision to end my relationship, I am not holding back on this episode. I missed y'all so much -- it's so good to be back!  Are you a mom who smokes weed and is looking for her tribe or a lady stoner who wants to find a new sesh crew? Well, I created Mama's Stash membership community because I was tired of smoking alone and feeling alone in my motherhood journey. I wanted to make new friends but as a busy, working mom it can sometimes be hard to make the time to get out of the house to do it. Luckily, with Mama's Stash membership community, you don't have to leave your house to find your community and support. You'll also have unlimited access to the Blunt Blowin' Mama workshops on cannabis use for pregnancy, breastfeeding, sex and more as a member. Join today and get your first month free: https://mamastashmembership.com/ Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on Instagram: @bluntblowinmama Access BBM Workshops on cannabis and motherhood here: https://bluntblowinmama.com/workshops/    

The Cannamom Roundtable is back, and we're talking about how cannabis and shrooms can help mamas. Mikaela de la Myco and Angie Stocker join Shonitria at the Roundtable to share their experiences with using cannabis and magic mushrooms along with how these sacred medicines help them through their motherhood journeys. The mamas discuss kids and plant medicine, talking to kids about it and even using it as a wellness supplement for their little ones. We also get into what to do when you don't feel supported as a mom using cannabis by family and friends -- which unfortunately happens a LOT. This episode is sponsored by Isankofa, an all-natural skin care brand created by Sahra, a Black mom based in Connecticut whose motto is "If you can't eat it, you probably shouldn't put it on your skin." All of Sahra's creations are made with natural, organic, food-grade ingredients. Isankofa is formulated to help your skin, hair, and body, utilizing the natural benefits of each ingredient. Try it out for yourself and get 33% off your purchase using promo code: BBM333. Shop at the following link to get an additional 5% off for a total of almost 40% off (THANK ME LATER!): https://www.isankofa.life/bbm Follow Angie: @highlyangie More Angie: https://www.highlycrafty.com/ Follow Mikaela: @mamadelamyco More Mikaela and magic mushroom resources: https://www.mushwomb.love/

Susie Plascencia is the co-founder of Mota Glass and a former brand partner of Humo, a cannabis flower brand. The Latina entrepreneur details how she started her brands with a simple mission: Elevate people of color's voices and create more opportunities in the cannabis business for BIWOC. She wants to pave the way for more Latinos to enter the cannabis industry in the hopes of also breaking the stigmas around the plant in her community so that people of color are not left behind as this billion-dollar industry expands and goes mainstream. Oh and get to hear Shonitria's take on how a Mota Glass bong rips as she breaks one Susie gifted to her in live on the podcast. She also schools us on why it's not cool to use the word "marijuana" due to its tie to the racist War on Drugs. Y'all Susie really is THAT girl but don't just take my word for it! Follow her, listen to this episode, and see for yourself.  Follow Susie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/susieplascencia/ Check out Mota Glass: https://mota-glass.com/ Get lit with Humo: https://www.gethumo.com/    

Grab your herb and spark up, boo! The Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast is back, and we're talking about astrology with the lovely Kirah Tabourn. She shares everything you need to know to get through the Venus Retrograde starting July 21. And trust me, you need this information -- especially if this has been a particularly hard week for you and maybe this isn't the best time to take on any new projects or make big decisions... Learn about birth charts and why it's good to know yours because you can use them for more than figuring out relationship pairings. Weed and astrology go so well together, and Kirah explains why.  I appreciate y'all so much and your patience as I have been going through this life transition of moving... solo episode coming soon to catch y'all up on what's to come. Sending so much love and light! Follow Kirah on IG: @thestrology Contact Kirah or check out her site here: https://www.thestrology.com/ Get a reading from Kirah: https://www.thestrology.com/book-now Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on IG: @bluntblowinmama  

We're bringing back the Cannamom Roundtable and this time we're talking about postpartum, life after baby gets here, and how cannabis helps. Get ready for a raw and unfiltered conversation about mental health and postpartum. A lot of women have postpartum depression after giving brith and do not know it -- myself included. We get real about how cannabis was in postpartum healing. Despite the loneliness that often comes with motherhood, we share how smoking weed can help you find your people. Follow Tammy: @thecannabiscutie  Follow Amber: @fromcarpools2cocktails Follow Renee and Ce Ce: @puffandparlay Follow Wendy: @why.mommy.gets.high

Happy Mother's Day! To celebrate, I'm introducing the Cannamom Roundtable series, a safe space for moms to gather and talk about how they use plant medicine for motherhood and wellness. Shonitria leads a conversation featuring moms from different backgrounds and various stages of their motherhood journey for an open and honest discussion about cannabis for conception, pregnancy, postpartum, mental health, and self-care/love. Tammy "The Cannabis Cutie" Pettigrew, Ce Ce and Renee of Puff and Parlay, and Amber "FromCarpools2Cocktails" Dorsey join the Roundtable to share their motherhood experiences and lend advice on how cannabis helped them during pregnancy and postpartum.  Follow Tammy: @thecannabiscutie Follow Puff and Parlay: @puffandparlay Follow Amber: @fromcarpools2cocktails The series will be available for all audiences on all platforms the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast is streaming on (Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, and Stitcher) and YouTube.  Watch the full, uncut interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0cE_oZNm_aA  

It's May, and we are honoring mamas all month long on the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast! If you have questions about cannabis use for motherhood or you just want an OB-GYN's thoughts on weed, this episode is for you. We are kicking off the month with a conversation about all the ways cannabis can help ladies be well from our menstrual cycle to pregnancy to menopause, we cover all the bases in this episode with Genester Wilson-King, MD, FACOG, who is a Board-Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 20 years of clinical experience providing compassionate and research-driven care to patients. It's so important to have board-certified medical professionals to share their insights on using cannabis and how to approach other doctors about it. Dr. Wilson-King founded the Victory Rejuvenation Center (VRC), a private holistic and integrative wellness medicine practice that provides life-transforming management modalities and customized medicines to patients.  She is also the vice president of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians, a non-profit that works to empower and educate healthcare providers on the use of cannabis medicine. As a member of the Special Advisory Board for ACHEM (Association for Cannabis Health Equity and Medicine), an organization focused on helping the BIPOC community in multiple areas of the cannabis movement. And finally, on the Board of Directors of Doctors for Cannabis Regulation (DFCR), the first and only national physicians' association dedicated to the legalization and regulation of cannabis for adults. Plus, Dr. Wilson-King is a mom with adult children that she says still like coming around her which she says likely means she did a good job :). 

Broderick Hunter joins the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast to share how cannabis helps him live a well life. One of the ways he does this: Placing crystals in his weed container alongside his herb. He says the crystals bring good vibes to his herb, enhancing his intentions whenever he has consumes the plant. We also discuss how he came to therapy as an adult and the importance of taking time to self care for himself as a Black man. The model and actor details realizing the importance of proper mental health care working in the entertainment industry and how he wants to help other men entering the industry to have connections to care providers through his online course offerings for aspiring industry professionals.  Broderick is an an actor/model-multi-hyphenate from Fontana, California. He began his fashion career in 2011, best known for facing Ralph Lauren campaigns for several years before his acting debut on HBOs Award winning TV show "Insecure" in 2018. He is now an Ebony 100 Influential Creator and a BET fashion "Icon," while promoting his online masterclass "Sell Your Look" which helps talent find their individuality in the creative industry of social media and fashion advertisement. Follow Broderick on IG @broderickhunter and access his "Sell Your Look" courses here: https://www.sellyourlook.com/ Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on IG: @bluntblowinmama Watch Blunt Blowin' Mama on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bluntblowinmama Learn more about cannabis for pregnancy, breastfeeding, postpartum, and sex with the Blunt Blowin' Mama Workshops: https://bluntblowinmama.com/workshops/

Let's start with this: No one should be in jail for weed. It's 420 and it's only appropriate for Evelyn LaChapelle to be a guest on the podcast. Evelyn is a mom, cannabis advocate and business owner. She is also very open about her experiences within the legal justice system after being sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for depositing cannabis funds into a bank account. The California mom spent five years in the North Carolina prison across the country from her friends, family and her young daughter. She details the nuances of her release from prison that many people may be unaware of, like how she entered a drug rehab program in exchange for time off her sentence. It was in this program that she had to introduce herself as someone who was "addicted" to marijuana. While we all celebrate the plant each year on April 20, it's also important to take a moment to remember that this same plant was weaponzied against Black and brown people for years and the effects can still be felt today. Evelyn shares how she had to watch cannabis go legal in her home state and numerous other states across the country while she served time for it. We also get into how she and her daughter handled her incarceration -- which she admits was tough for them both, including her own mother who would fly across the county just so she could visit with her for 30 minutes. Depsite it all, Evelyn was able to turn her anger, frustration and passion into her business venture, 87 months and The Weed Lady. Follow Evelyn on Instagram @87months

Jared joins this episode, where we have an honest Q&A based on questions y'all asked us! We recorded this podcast episode last year, in 2022, before we ultimately ended our romantic relationship. I contemplated deleting this episode or just never releasing it. But after lots of self reflection, I realized that in the moment we were speaking our truths and that deserves to be heard. Plus, Jared shares some really wonderful cannadad truths about how cannabis helps him as a dad and how he really felt about me using cannabis during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on Instagram @bluntblowinmama

Let's get into it! Should you use magic mushrooms during pregnancy? What about during postpartum? Mikaela de la Myco joins the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast to share her experiences with using plants and natural medicines as a mom. She says she sat with shrooms when she was pregnant and the experience was profound. We also talk about why she likes to call them mushWombs and why it was meant for women to use in their lives. Plus, we share about how natural medicines and shrooms can help you with your menstrual cycle and abortions. This conversation was so good, you're definitely going to want to run it back to hear it again. Don't forget to join Blunt Blowin' Mama at the Shrooms Workshop on Sunday, April 9 at 11 a.m. PT. Mikaela will be joining as a special guest speaker and we're going to keep this conversation on shrooms going! Join us either in person or virtually, get your tickets here. Follow Mikaela on IG @mamadelamyco or tap in here on her website to get access to earth medicines, her e-book, psychedelic motherhood sessions, and so many more resources!  

So, what is it like to grow up with a mom who smokes weed anyways? Well, Sequoia Holmes joins this episode of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast to share her experiences of being raised by a cannamom in California. She said that despite being taught in school by the D.A.R.E. program that weed is bad for you when she came home, all she noticed was how much weed helped her mom be a better parent. We also discuss how her mom being open with her about why she used cannabis helped her better understand and navigate cannabis as an adult. For any parent wondering what their kids' perspective of them using weed might be, this episode is for you.  Follow Sequoia on IG @sequoiabholmes and @bplppod 

Amber is a California mom of two, a flatlay photography queen, and a cannabis creative director. In this episode, Amber gets real about why it's so important to talk to your kids about weed and to not hide it if you smoke it. Her oldest child is not a kid anymore, she's 21 years old, and Amber says they have great communication because she was always open with her. For those of y'all who want to hear from more moms with older or adult kids to glean some wisdom and guidance from their experiences -- this is definitely the episode for you! Follow Amber on IG @fromcarpools2cocktails and @elevatedflatlay

A licensed therapist on this episode discusses postpartum, inner child healing, ancestral trauma and how cannabis can help. Cynthia Perez, LCSW, is a mother to three sons who has done extensive own inner child work of her own and she's dedicated herself to embodying self compassion for her overwhelmed inner child. On this episode, the Chicana therapist shares how we can all do the same to honor, heal and nurture our inner child. During their conversation, Shonitria opens up about her experiences with postpartum fog after giving birth to her son and how she, unfortunately, shamed herself during this time instead of showing herself love, tenderness and grace. She also gets real about realizing she needed to change her negative attitudes towards men because she's raising a son. The ladies also have a very impactful talk about ancestral trauma and the importance of recognizing your inherited traumas when processing your own. Follow Cynthia on IG @rooted_in_reflection

Shrooms have been such a huge part of my healing. This is not the first time I have made this declaration because it's true for me. Not only did tripping on shrooms help me heal and learn more about me but I really think it helped me see that my relationship with weed as not a good one. I was smoking weed to go to sleep at night, I smoked weed to wake up in the morning, and I smoked weed before engaging with my kids and everything inbetween. Weed wasn't a tool in my wellness tool kit, it had become a crutch the I depended on to function. I talk more about this on this episode of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast and I don't think I am the only person with this experience. I have now healed my relationship with herb and I'm sharing all this because I know I'm not the only one who has been there. 

Questions I get asked often: What about when the kids grow up, how will I handle the “weed talk”? Or will I smoke weed with my grown kids? While I think I have the answers, the fact of the matter is that I don't know yet because my kids are still young (ages 7 and 4). So I decided to tap a mama with experience in raising kids into responsible adults. Wendy, a California mom of four and the author of “Why Mommy Gets High” joins the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast to share her perspective raising kids with the help of pot. She shares some tips for us mamas who are just starting out and she dishes on which of her adult kids she's smoked weed with. It's always special when mamas who have been through the weeds of motherhood share their knowledge with us newbie mamas at the start of our journey. 

The Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast is BACK!!!! Thank you so much for your patience as I took a brief break from the podcast to focus on my mental and emotional health. If you haven't taken time to love on you, let this be a gentle reminder that you deserve it, sis. On this episode, I am joined by Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey the co-founder of Xula herbs, co-host of the "Broccoli Talk" podcast, and the author of "The Art of Weed Butter." We talk about cannabis for the "soft life" and how the plant is meant for femmes because it helps us so deeply in such powerful ways. Our womb space is so powerful which is why cannabis is so helpful when it comes to keeping it well and helping us stay in tune with our wombs. Mennlay also talks about Xula and why they created comprehensive, inclusive products that are meant for bodies that have wombs with an emphasis on taking care of BIPOC wombs, bodies, and reproductive health. Oh and y'all know I couldn't have this published cannabis cookbook author on the podcast without chatting quickly about cooking with weed! And she dropped GEMS. Y'all gonna love this episode :). 

I admitted a hard truth last year: I needed to put in real time to improve my mental health and heal my traumas. I knew I couldn't work at a high level by juggling Blunt Blowin' Mama and a full-time journalism job with a major media company while also working on my very fractured mental health. I mean I do enjoy feeling like superwoman. But naw, I just didn't have it in me to do it all anymore. So, I made the impossible decision to take a break from Blunt Blowin' Mama and use that time to work on my mental health. I get into that in more detail in the episode, but this is a good precursor for context and whatnot. I also discuss on this episode how running has helped me not only lose 20 lbs but also improve my mental health. But it was a struggle at first getting back at it. I had to really humble myself when it came to my body and how shocked it was to move again. I also talk about healing and releasing a lot of trauma that I had been holding onto for years. I've been doing deep healing work on my mental health and I'm ready to share. More to come, boo! So, get in your fave smoke spot, roll up, pack a bowl or whateva and sesh with me -- I missed y'all so much, feels good to be back :). The Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast is back BACK backBACK!!! I want to thank you again for listening and your support. P.S. y'all gonna love the new smoke break!

Zeba Blay is a writer who smokes weed. Aside from authoring bestselling book, "Carefree Black Girls," Zeba speaks about the role of cannabis in her life and how she uses it for her mental health. She describes the evolution of her relationship with cannabis from being something she used to numb herself to it now being a tool in her mental health tool kit. She's on a journey of intention with her cannabis consumption and she's been teaching herself more about how to use the plant to do internal work on herself. She also explains the role weed plays in her writing process. Join our sesh and enjoy the episode, boo!  Follow Zeba on IG: @zebablay Get your copy of "Carefree Black Girls" by Zeba Blay: https://www.amazon.com/Carefree-Black-Girls-Zeba-Blay/dp/1250231566/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=5e7f4c57-e42d-44d7-8775-f6d7b52eed65

We went on our first family vacation to New York City and it was actually really fun because we had tons of shrooms, edibles and weed! Speaking of shrooms, I had the bright idea to trip in the city (the Lower East Side to be exact) and well... things didn't exactly go as planned. (But it was still an very eye-opening psychedelic trip for me!) Between sight-seeing with the kiddos and having a lil psychedelic fun, I also had a chance to check out the NYC cannabis scene now that the adult use of cannabis is legal in the Big Apple. So much to dish on in this episode, y'all! 

Model and podcaster Hayley joins the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast to talk about her favorite plant, weed! Hayley Herms is a plus size model and the host of the popular "Stoned And Horny" podcast. She shared the importance of talking to her doctor about her using weed for her health in addition to pharmaceutical medications so that she could make informed decisions about her consumption. Oh and ever wonder why models don't talk about weed? She dishes on why! Hayley also got really real about tolerance breaks and why she treats cannabis as a medicine that she can't take a break from because it keeps her healthy and well. You don't want to miss this episode, y'all! 

Why is that as a woman you can't call yourself attractive without facing backlash? Tammy aka "The Cannabis Cutie" talks about overdosing on weed and what to do when you feel like you're going to die after smoking too much or too high potency weed. We also talk about how cannabis helps her as a mom and she reveals what she feels about Instagram deactivating her account more than 10 times because she's a cannabis educator. Oh, and you know we had to get into a fun talk about why America sucks lol. Follow on IG Tammy: @TheCannabisCutie

We all know that things are quickly changing when it comes to the weed industry. New devices hit the market each year along with dozens upon dozens of new strains and products. And bongs are no different. Over the years, this faithful way of smoking herb has gotten an aesthetic update. Esther is one of the people leading this change of elevating the design of the bong as we know it. She co-founded Session Goods with friends with the aim to create a smokable glass device that is easy to clean and most importantly easy on the eyes. Esther says she wanted to create glass pieces that you could hide in plain sight. Learn more about Session Goods and Esther on this new episode of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast. 

Olivia Alexander is the founder and CEO of Kush Queen, a premier luxury lifestyle cannabis brand that launched in 2015. The Louisiana native joins the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast she opens up starting Kush Queen with the support of her mom and she reveals the challenges of starting a business in the cannabis industry as a woman. Y'all know we had to get the tea on her game-changing Kush Queen bath bombs, which are still made by hand BTW, too. Renowned for providing quality, innovative cannabis wellness and lifestyle products, I couldn't have Olivia on the podcast without talking about the Kush Queen water-based infused lubricants and the importance of cannabis for women's sexual pleasure. Listen, Olivia keeps it allllll the way 100 on this episode so just go ahead and grab your j then hit play. For more Olivia follow her on IG @thelivalexander or @kushqueenshop  Shop Kush Queen and try those divine bath bombs for yourself! Grab yourself a copy of Olivia's book "The Essential Guide to Cannabis for Women." Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on IG @bluntblowinmama

If you follow @bluntblowinmama on Instagram then you know that Shonitria has been on a wellness and healing journey that started with running. It has been an unexpected plot twist, if you will, but welcomed nonetheless. On this solo episode, she shares how she was able to face the trauma she was holding on to in her womb in order to heal. She also gets real about a pivotal moment in her life last year when she made a decision that changed everything for her. This is one of those vulnerable episodes because I just want to be transparent about my journey as I walk down it. I hope I'm able to help someone else because we're never alone in anything.  Follow @bluntbowinmama on IG Learn more about Mama's Stash Membership Access BBM Workshops

WowAshWow joins the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast to chat about weed, her music and the importance of self care. Lit up and join us as we sesh, kiki and literally laugh out loud. Ash dishes about her first time smoking weed and how she ended up getting uncontrollable giggles -- who else has been there? She also gets real about discovering that she needed to prioritize making time for herself in order to truly be successful as an entrepreneur and artist. Plus, Ash dishes on the Philly cannabis scene that she helped craft with her legacy canna business. This was originally a TWO-HOUR long episode... yes, we were really vibin' so roll up and enjoy :).  Follow Ash on IG @wowashwow Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on IG @bluntblowinmama Learn more about Mama's Stash Membership:  https://mamastashmembership.com/ Access Blunt Blowin' Mama Cannabis And Parenting workshops: https://bluntblowinmama.com/workshops/

Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast is back and we're joined by a special guest, Merrrica. The cannabis influencer has racked up millions of view on social media for her viral video content. She chats with Blunt Blowin' Mama about her most viral videos and the challenges of being a cannabis influencer on these not-so-cannabis friendly social media platforms. Merrrica also shares some really helpful tips on how to talk to elders about cannabis. As a former budtender, she knows her stuff! We also chat about how sometimes she smokes weed with her mom -- talk about GOALS! Y'all are going to love this episode because Shonitria also checks in with a little update about what you can expect in coming weeks for Blunt Blowin' Mama :). 

Josephine and Billie's is the name of Whitney's Los Angeles dispensary. As a Black woman, Whitney's aware of the significance Josephine & Billie's will have for the Black community. She's a cannabis advocate and social equity applicant. BIPOC communities were the most devastated by the war on drugs, and in the legal cannabis market they're the most underserved. She wants to change that with her BIWOC-centric Los Angeles dispensary. You want to meet this woman who is changing the cannabis game, period.

  Shani and her husband own two erotic boutiques in the DMV area by the name of Harts Desires. Shani also owns and operates The Noir Leaf, a sensual CBD company. She was inspired to go to school for sex education after customers started coming to her with their personal sexual questions. Wanting to answer them with accuracy, Shani attended school and became a certified sex educator. It wasn't long before she realized the benefits of CBD for a person's sexual and intimate lives. So, she decided to incorporate CBD into her sex education by proudly proclaiming herself to be a CBD Sexpert. 

Evonne is board certified to help struggling breastfeeding parents' find peace Blunt Blowin' Mama chats with Evonne Smith, IBCLC, an expert lactation consultant, sleep consultant, and baby whisperer. As a newborn care specialist, Evonne has extensive experience in helping new parents tackle one of the most stressful parts of parenthood: feeding their babies. She helps parents conquer their breastfeeding challenges without judgement and believes a happy and healthy parent is best — especially, when it comes to breastfeeding. Parents should ask questions because an informed parent is a confident parent From how much THC actually gets to baby through the breast milk to how to talk to family who isn't supportive of breastfeeding to the effects of cannabis on milk supply, Evonne provides answers. She's honest, real and informative. It is important to note that there is currently no definitive answer regarding questions around the effect THC and other cannabinoids have on breastmilk from the medical community at this time. However, Evonne doesn't shy away from open dialog and communication from parents about lifestyle choices — including their cannabis use —while assisting them on their baby feeding journey. It's why Evonne created the “Breastfeeding in the real world” course for parents. And, lucky us: Evonne's offering BBM listeners a special 10% off with discount code: BBM10. Still have questions about pregnancy and cannabis? Check out this BBM Podcast Episode featuring Dr. Oga. Keep up with Evonne: Instagram: @newnorthbaby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newnorthbaby

The wake-up call for me was being 3 years postpartum and weighing 195 lbs, the same weight I was when I was 9 months pregnant with my daughter. So, I stopped taking birth control and decided to take the steps to get ME back again. I talk about overcoming my negative thoughts and the pain of forming new muscles to keep going and form a new workout routine that makes me feel good. I also talk about the importance of going into nature and getting in touch with the things that made me happy before I became a mom.  P.S. Crescent Canna is giving y'all 25% off all their CBD & THC products with promo code BBM25

I experienced postpartum depression for two years after giving birth to my second child, my son, in 2019. But I didn't even know it because I didn't start exhibiting postpartum depression symptoms until about 12 months after giving birth in 2020. Cannabis was about the only thing that kept me functioning but it was also the thing that made it hard for me to recognize I was depressed. It's been a wild revelation for me and I talk about it with y'all on this episode. I get into how my depression impacted my life, work and family. I lost all desire to do the things I loved, I was having trouble taking care of myself (and my apartment), and I had gained a lot of weight (about 30 lbs). Still, I wasn't able to clearly see that I was not myself. Honestly, being so vulnerable with y'all on the podcast was scary. I shared some personal things about my life on this episode, and I really hope my story can serve as a testimony to help someone else who may be going through something similar. We are not alone. You are not alone.   If you or someone you know does need help, call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also text HOME to 741-741 for free, 24-hour support from the Crisis Text Line. Outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention for a database of resources.

Shonitria chats about how cannabis helped her during breastfeeding her son, her daughter's speech delay, and she gets real honest about relationship troubles last year. It's been a while since a solo episode but this defintely won't be the last time! There's so much happening in the world of Blunt Blowin' Mama and I want to make sure y'all are always in the know! So, roll up and get ready to catch up with ya girl! 

Shyni is a South Florida mom and the host of the Lipstick Laundry podcast. She joins the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast to talk motherhood, raising a child with special needs, and why she decided to do a podcast. The single mom found herself raising her son alone after her husband suddenly passed away in a motorcycle accident. She explains how weed was able to help her make it through her grief so that she could be more present for her son. We also talk about Shonitria's experience with her daughter's speech delay and navigating it through the years. It's an honest conversation about motherhood that you need to hear.

Happy 4/20, y'all! It felt only right to celebrate the stoner holiday by speaking with a woman working in the industry. Lucky us, Old Pal Vice President of Sales Kendra joins the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast on this 420 episode! She is a California mom of two with years of sales of experience. One day, she decided to pivot and work in the cannabis industry. Now, she's the VP of sales at Old Pal, a California-based cannabis company. She also dishes how weed helps her marriage and aids her in parenting, as a mom of two daughters.  Follow Kendra on IG: @youroldpalkendra Follow Old Pal on IG: @oldpal Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on IG: @bluntblowinmama