The Mary Jane Experience: A Cannabis Podcast

For Episode 2 of Our AMPLIFY Series (amplifying black voices, stories, and businesses in the cannabis industry) we interviewed Michael Brown the founder of Eternel Hemp. Michael started out as a computer programmer before getting into real estate. He saw an opportunity in vertical farming – and an even bigger opportunity for good in hemp. His goal now is to use the hemp farms they build to employ individuals that were incarcerated for cannabis crimes – to give them a new life, and equity so they don't end up going back into the system.

We were going to take a break in podcasting for the month of June - but after recent events we have decided to use our platform to amplify black voices and share black cannabusinesses. We are kicking off the new season with a Raffle for Last Prisoner Project, and organization dedicated to getting cannabis prisoners out and back into society.   Enter the raffle (tickets are just $1) but clicking here >>>   So we interview Sarah Gersten, the executive director of the Last Prisoner Project to dig deep, see where your money goes when you donate, and learn about everything they do. We also go over non-monetary ways to help the cause.   Know an amazing black cannabis story or business that deserves to be on our AMPLIFY series? Reach out to info@maryjaneexperience.com

Harry Sherwood, Founder of Consciously, takes us along on his journey through China living with monks and learning Tai Chi, to his time in meditation in an ashram in California. He walks us through the intense experience of an ayahuasca ceremony and what that felt like for him in over 15+ 'sits' with the medicine. He shares the connection of plant medicine, cannabis specifically, and meditation. This mystical episode explores the depths of the universe while also offering practical advice for enhancing overall health and wellness through plant medicine and meditation.   We are excited to be doing some fun virtual events with Harry as well: Join Harry and The Mary Jane Experience This Sunday May 31st for a cannabis-enhanced guided meditation >>> Join Harry Daily for a free morning meditation >>>

This week Casey Jones sat down with Dan Herrer, son of famed cannabis enthusiast and activist Jack Herer. Dan saw his father's voice growing silent after his passing, and decided to continue his message. Jack once said, “I'm not saying that hemp is going to save the world, but it's the only thing that can” - and his son Dan realized that this message is more important now than ever. You may have smoked Jack Herer, but it's time to learn why and how he made such a big impact on the industry!

Curt Robbins is a technical cannabis writer It seems like every question we ever have about cannabis, Curt has an in-depth article on the subject. So we picked Curt's Brain about topics like Biohacking Using Cannabis, Cannabis For Athletic Recovery, Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and More!   Learn more at https://maryjaneexperience.com/   Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjaneexperience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themaryjaneexperience Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaryJExperience

Its incredible how much has happened in the past one and half years. Not only have we reached episode 50 of The Mary Jane Experience, but we have written countless blogs, gone to loads of industry events, created our own event series, collaborated with many, and learned more than we could have ever expected. In our golden episode, we attempt to bring you everything we learned all in just one hour. From our biggest frustrations in the industry, biggest wins for the industry, the coolest people we talked to, craziest cannabis information we have learned, breaking down the science, and beyond. Enjoy! And make sure to let us know what you are looking forward to in the next 50 episodes!

We ask everyone that comes on our podcast the same question, “What are your 1, 5, and 10-year cannabis industry predictions” and we often get interesting responses. Here are the predictions of three cannabis industry leaders: Charles McElroy, Founder of GoldLeaf Journals Ryan Brown, CEO of Native Roots Dispensary Dr. Michele Ross, Neuroscientist and Author of “Vitamin Weed”   Learn more at https://maryjaneexperience.com/ >>>   Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjaneexperience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themaryjaneexperience Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaryJExperience

Alia Volz grew up in San Francisco in the 70's and 80's with a mother famous for selling her pot brownies. Alia recounts her experiences and what she later learned about the political landscape in her new book Home Baked, My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San Francisco. She gave us a sneak peek into her life and what she wrote about in this new book.   This Episode is Sponsored by LeafWell - A network of Doctors Dedicated to getting patients their Medical Marijuana Cards from the comfort of their own homes. Thinking about getting your Medical Marijuana card? Use code MJE10 for $10 off your first consultation!   Check out the transcript of this episode here >>>

Dr. Lewis Jassey is a pediatrician who comes to us today, amidst this unprecedented health crisis in the world, with over 25 years of experience. He has run a practice of over 15,000 patients in the past, been on staff at 5 major hospitals, and has lectured nationally for pharmaceuticals and pharmacogenetics. He has appeared many times on national TV & radio shows before, and he even authored the well-known book called “The Newborn Sleep Book”, where he shares his full proof method of getting children to sleep through the night. So needless to say, he comes to us today with a wealth of medical experience.   Dr. Lewis is now using his skills and experience to help patients get their medical marijuana cards through telemedicine (or video conferencing). He believes that patients that are immunocompromised or even just busy should not be forced to leave the house (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic) to get medicine that helps them live a normal life. Learn more in our interview below.   If you are suffering and in need of medical marijuana to live a better or normal life, we encourage you to consider an online consultation. We have partnered with LeafWell to offer our readers $10 off of your first consultation using code MJE10 here.   Read the full Blog here >>>

We sat down with fellow weed podcasters Mary Jane Gibson and Mike Glazer of Weed and Grub to talk about all things cannabis, food, comedy, quarantine names (The Spaghettio Warrior and The Toast Tucker), and more.  Stay entertained while stuck inside with this completely different style of podcast episode! We would love to hear what you think! Learn more about the Mary Jane Experience and our upcoming Virtual Events at maryjaneexperience.com. Photo by: Photo: Lauren Hurt

Dr. Ellen Wiebe focuses her work on Abortions and Assisted Dying, procedures that she says are very similar in that they are basic human rights that people are denied access to.   Through her work and research she has done some incredible work for women and is globally renowned for killing off sexual health myths with science. A lot of her research involves cannabis - initially she wanted to find out if it could help with period pain and then medical abortions.   She then wanted to find out if cannabis really enhances sexual pleasure.   We interviewed her about her studies and experiences in the medical field.   Read the full transcription on our blog here >>>

Greg Landorf was addicted to oxycodone and eventually heroin. His life was a mess, getting arrested, selling drugs, and getting into dangerous situations. He recognized that he needed to get clean - and decided to try and use psychedelics to get off the harder drugs. Greg tells us his story from start to finish in this fascinating episode.   Now that he is sober Greg also runs a podcast! Check him out at NewYorkSportsandRhymes.com.   We do not recommend you take this method and suggest that instead, you seek out professional help. If you or someone you know is suffering from addiction we recommend you reach out to SAMHSA.

This week we interviewed Violet Cavendish of Marijuana Policy Project - a company that has been fighting for cannabis legalization in the US for 25 years. She shared her knowledge on where we are as a country with legalization and decriminalization, what the law changing process looks like, states most likely to legalize next, and how anyone (even with no time or money) can help.   Get the full transcript here >>>

For this Episode we interviewed Native Roots COO, Beth Kotarba to talk about sustainability in the cannabis industry today. We cover everything from regulations that make sustainability a challenge, best farming and cultivation practices, how to be a smart consumer, and more.   Read the episode transcript here >>> Watch the live interview on Youtube here >>>

In the first installment of our weekly update, we talk about the week in cannabis and what is happening out there in the time of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Also, we take a brief look at what people are doing to weather the storm and how that might affect the future of legal Cannabis in America.

For this episode we interviewed Eleanor Kuntz, PhD, the Chief Executive Officer of LeafWorks. She has a B.A. degree in Biology with a focus in Botany from Smith College and a PhD in Genetics from the University of Georgia.   She is a trained herbalist, attending the Sage Mountain School of Herbal Studies under the mentorship of the "Godmother of modern American herbalism", Rosemary Gladstar. She has spent her career using plant genetics to design and implement Best Agricultural Practices for natural product companies. She is skilled in improving medicinal quality, sustainability and transparency in the supply chain, to ensure the best possible product.   For this episode we covered the in's and outs of Botanical Identification and how DNA testing cannabis works. We talk about the importance of Label Fidelity and how consumers can make the industry better by asking for COA's. We also talked about the Canndor Herbarium - a non-profit dedicated to documenting cannabis species for and associated data for scientific study.   See the full Transcription on our blog here >>>

The Coronavirus Pandemic has now seriously affected every industry - including cannabis. So on today's episode today we went through everything that we know about Covoid-19 and its effect on the cannabis industry and cannabis users. Read the re-cap on our blog here >>>

We think it safe to say that every rock star has a unique and interesting relationship to cannabis- whether or not they use the plant themselves. This week, The Mary Jane Experience had the opportunity to interview Garrett Dutton - better known as G.Love - the lead singer of G.Love and Special Sauce. We have to admit, we fell in love with him a little bit. G.Love was honest, kind, funny, way cooler than we will ever be, and completely full of entertaining stories.   G.Love has not been shy about his use of cannabis, he has a song called “Who's Got The Weed” and the subject comes up often in his music.    While G.Love is clearly no stranger to smoking weed, we were curious to hear about how cannabis has influenced his music and overall career, crazy backstage stories, if he is looking to get into the cannabis industry and insights into his life in general.   We recorded from The Green Room at the Belly up in Aspen, Colorado -  where many of the biggest names in music play - and quite honestly, this is one of the coolest interviews we have done to date.   The entire interview is transcribed on our blog here >>>

Dr. Ethan Russo is a well-known name in cannabis research. He has been studying the plant since around 1996 and coined the tern "Endocannabinoid Deficiency". We covered a TON in this episode, Some topics include: What is the Endocannabinoid System What is Endocannabinoid Deficiency How to Use Cannabis to Solve Endocannabinoid Deficiency Cannabis and The Opioid Epidemic Cannabis for Cancer, Alzheimer's, and other Diseases Topicals, do They Work? Industry Predictions Read all that and more on our blog here >>>  

Check out our interview with Tracey Mason, the CEO of House of SAKA about their new Infused Beverages that are meant to mimic the "sessionable" quality of a bottle of wine.   Learn more here >>>

Yvette Stafford Jones' Son Was suffering from severe Crohn's Disease, they tried everything and cannabis was the most effective treatment. She is now on a mission to spread the word and honor others that are also trying to spread the word, so that no one else has to suffer the way her son did. We talk about her foundation as well as some different methods that have worked for treating her son's condition. If you are a person suffering or know someone who is, please do not hesitate to reach out for more information or to be connected to someone who can help.   Check out our interview in blog form with pictures and links >>>   Interested in the Upcoming Women in Cannabis Galentine's Day Event mentioned in this episode? Learn more here.   This episode was brought to you by 1906 New Highs featuring their LOVE Chocolates, the World's Best Aphrodisiac.

Ashley Elsner was able to find relief from her chronic pain condition (CRPS Type two) using cannabis. This plant medicine was the only thing that helped her, even after trying just about everything else. Being a patient led her to take interest in the cannabis industry and coming from a financial background, she immediately focused on the banking problems the cannabis industry is facing.  Ashley studied economics in college and went directly into merchant banking afterward. Her fairly new company ArteryPay works similarly to Venmo - but for weed! Learn more from our interview at The National Women of Cannabis Conference >>>  

The third episode in our series recorded in the CannaVan at The Women of Cannabis Conference. Nurse Heather and Cannabis Kenny are industry OG's! Nurse Heather has been the longest-serving medical director for a medical cannabis facility and she was the first certified cannabis nurse. She's one of the leading experts in the therapeutic aspects cannabis use. Canna-Kenny has been in the industry for over 15 years helping pass pro-cannabis laws. Together they have both done some incredible things in the industry and continue to bring about positive change every day. Here is there story.   Read the Transcript, See Pictures, Watch Live Video, and More Here >>>   Thank you as always for tuning in to support cannabis education! Every like, share, and follow allows us to continue to grow and share this important information. We love you.

Kate Sullivan Broke both her neck and back multiple times. She was on 13 prescriptions taking 550 Pills a month: fentanyl, Dilaudid, Zanaflex, Valium, Ambien CR, Ativan,  you name it, she was on it. Kate was bedridden, in a wheelchair, and gained so much weight she was unfunctional. When she found out about medical Marijuana she decided it couldn't be worse than the drugs she was on and she gave it a try. Kate made an incredible recovery. Here is her story. Read here story or watch the video here >>>

We interviewed Shannon DeGrooms of This is Jane Project. This interview was done on-site at the Women of Cannabis Conference - hence the background noise.   Read the Interview and Get Links, Pictures, and Videos Here >>>   This is Jane Project documents Women healing from Trauma in beautiful black and white photographs. Often women are smoking cannabis in the photographs - to destigmatize cannabis use to heal from PTSD, Trauma, and other pain. The women at This is Jane Project are helping women heal through community and cannabis.

Read the Full Transcript Here >> We wanted to learn more about what goes on in a Cannabis testing lab. What do they test for? How do they test it? What happens when a cannabis flower or product is tested and fails because it has too many pesticides? So we reached out to the first accredited Cannabis Lab in the world - CannaSafe - to learn more.

Part 1: What Goes on in a Cannabis Testing Lab? Read the Full Transcript Here >> We wanted to learn more about what goes on in a Cannabis testing lab. What do they test for? How do they test it? What happens when a cannabis flower or product is tested and fails because it has too many pesticides? So we reached out to the first accredited Cannabis Lab in the world - CannaSafe - to learn more.

Jeff started his professional life as a marketing executive in the fashion world – but like many who enter into the cannabis world – was searching for something more meaningful. He used his passion for cooking to make edibles for friends suffering from various illnesses. When they told him they couldn't stand the taste of weed in the food, he went on a mission to figure out how to perfect the art of cooking with cannabis. Read More on Our Blog Here >>>

Jeff Lownfels uses deeply researched science to uncover the best practices in organic gardening. Jeff grows all sorts of things, one of them he is quite exceptional at growing is cannabis, "Cannabis is Just a Plant; They all grow the same way" states Jeff. Jeff goes over the underground network of fungi and how to attain and maintain it to grow the healthiest organic plants. He explains to us about Auto-Flowering Cannabis and how it is likely to become the "Cannabis of the Future", and he gives us general best practices. Read the entire interview on our blog here: https://maryjaneexperience.com/blog/

Last week we talked with Andrew Scheyer, a Neuroscientist that studies the effects of cannabis use during pregnancy. This week we continue to talk about CBD, Cannabis Research, Cannabis use during Pre-Pregnancy, and a look into the future of cannabis medicine.   Read the episode and find links in the blog post here >>>   To Recap Last Week: The studies have looked at 800+ people and have studied pregnant mothers and children in some cases through adulthood. In looking at collected data since 2002 - today, we have learned a couple of things: Cannabis Use in Pregnant Women is Rising Cannabis use during pregnancy can cause deficits to social learning as well as the way in which we learn (Temporal Order Learning) Cannabis Use during pregnancy can cause children more likely to exhibit symptoms of social disruption Molds and microtoxins are very common in cannabis flower and it is hard to know what you are consuming CBD is not without risk to pregnant women, although the research is difficult CBD potentially has some really great uses like treating epilepsy and addiction - but Andrew would not recommend taking it during pregnancy  

It's time to look into the most recent research on cannabis and pregnancy. Not a Reddit forum or an Instagram comment thread. This episode is so packed full of information we had to split it into 2 parts. Part 2 will be coming out soon so make sure you subscribe to get updated! See full transcription and blog post here >>>   This episode is brought to you by Tokeativity, the Global Cannabis Community for Women We asked Neuroscientist Andrew Scheyer to give us a look into research and data that has been collected and analyzed since 2002 - on the long term consequences of cannabinoid exposure during pregnancy. As Cannabis Enthusiasts, it was hard to hear some of what Andrew had to say, but for the same reason we vaccinate kids (science) we need to have this information. We have all heard something along the lines of “I used cannabis when I was pregnant and my kids are geniuses!” and while we do not want to judge, discredit, or make anyone feel hurt, it is our job to look into the most recent research possible. So listen to Episode 26 and 27 (part 2 coming soon) or read the transcript to learn what Andrew and his team have discovered about cannabis during pregnancy   Note: this article is just about cannabis DURING pregnancy and breastfeeding. We most certainly support mothers and fathers who smoke weed. Every person is different and everybody's endocannabinoid system is different. You have to do what feels right by you and your doctor. Have a different opinion? Please share it! Have other research, let us know!  

For our 25th Episode of The Mary Jane Experience, we did a recap show. We talked about our favorite episodes, what we've learned, and our biggest takeaways from 25 episodes on Cannabis. We also shared a little about what you have to look forward to coming up on the show. See a full transcription on our blog here >>>

Jessica Bates was trained in herbalism, nutrition, botany -and passionate about all things 'witchy'. Jessica had started a small organic skincare line and after urging from friends and people in her community - she decided to start adding CBD and Moon Mother Hemp Co was born. Jessica is deeply knowledgeable about plant medicine in general but also about cannabis. We picked her brain about why Organic Cannabis matters, what the difference is between full-spectrum vs. Broad-spectrum or isolate, and much more. Read the transcript here >>

We asked Reddit: Anything you Are Curious to Ask "One of America's Best Neuroscientists in Cannabis"? Reddit had questions. Lots of them. So we did our best to get the answers to form Neuroscientist Dr. Michele Ross on topics like Cannabis and Psychosis, Cannabis and Pregnancy, Cannabis and Pharmaceutical Drug Interactions, Cannabis for Rebuilding Bone... and much more. This is a long one, but we thought every but of information was fascinating. Enjoy the podcast and check out the blog post here >>

1906 New Highs is a Colorado Cannabis brand that is not interested in getting you super-duper-extra stoned. Instead, they use cannabis as an enhancement tool - whether it be enhancing your love life, pushing you further athletically, helping you sleep, or helping you get shit done. The CEO Peter Barsoom says their products are for, "High Functioning Adults" and also stresses that cannabis should be pesticide-free and available in a healthy, non-smoking format.   We got the chance to sit down and chat with Peter about how he got into cannabis, what 1906 means, how they achieve a consistently high-quality product, aesthetics and branding, equality and inclusivity in the industry, future predictions, and beyond.   Read the interview here >>>

Journaling has been said to do everything from boosting your IQ and memory,  to helping you achieve goals, spark creativity, boost self-confidence and beyond. But what happens when you mix journaling with cannabis? For our 21st Episode we talked with the Founder of Goldleaf Charles McElroy on the subject. View the Episode in Blog Form Here >>

Fabricio Pamplona was dubbed Dr. Cannabis after being voted as “the scientist that was supporting the illicit network of CBD distribution in the country”. This was meant to criticize Fabricio, but instead, he was happy to be recognized for a doctor that was patient first. Fabricio's work has a heavy focus on aging, specifically Alzheimers and Dementia. We talked about his findings on this subject as well as the cannabis world in Brazil.

Unedited Interview Version Read the full Blog Here >>> We interviewed Shelby Hartman and Madison Margolin  Co-Founders of DoubleBlind Magazine, a bi-annual print magazine and print media company covering timely untold stories about the expansion of psychedelics around the globe.

This week we interviewed Shelby Hartman and Madison Margolin. They are the Co-Founders of DoubleBlind Magazine, a bi-annual print magazine and print media company covering timely untold stories about the expansion of psychedelics around the globe. Read the full transcript here

We sat down with Ryan Brown, the CEO of Native Roots one of the largest dispensary chains in Colorado and the world over. Ryan gave us his backstory and gave us an inside look into what its like running and expanding a massive cannabis business. He gave us his marketing secrets, industry predictions, and his favorite cannabis products. Read the transcription and find links and pictures to everything Ryan talked about here: https://maryjaneexperience.com/blog/

Full Unedited Interview Version Read The Blog Version Here >>> We interviewed Stephen Cital a talented Veterinary Technician who is following a similar path to The Mary Jane Experience – trying to destigmatize and educate people about cannabis – but in the animal world. Stephen became of the first veterinary cannabis counselors and travels the country to educate other professionals on safe and effective cannabis use in clinical settings.

We interviewed Stephen Cital a talented Veterinary Technician who is following a similar path to The Mary Jane Experience - trying to destigmatize and educate people about cannabis - but in the animal world. Stephen became of the first veterinary cannabis counselors and travels the country to educate other professionals on safe and effective cannabis use in clinical settings.

In the first installment of our mini-series, One, Five and Ten - Predictions on the Cannabis Industry. We talked to Julia Jacobson of Aster Farms, Hannah Davis of Heavy Hitters and Mammoth Distribution, Patrick Rae of Canopy Boulder and Eugenio Garcia of Cannabis Now about their One, Five and Ten-year predictions of the cannabis industry. We heard some very interesting predictions from these four who, each in their own right, are masters of their corner of the market place. What we found interesting was the commonalities and differences in what they had to say. If you have your own predictions, let us know. We love to hear from you!

Full Unedited Interview Version Read the Blog Version Here >>> We interviewed the CEO of Shine Papers: Dave Brown. Dave has built a hugely successful ancillary cannabis business and he wants to use the hype and following he has built to do good in the industry. We picked Dave's brain about the issues and opportunities in cannabis – and why it is all of our responsibilities to make the cannabis industry more inclusive and equal than any industry before it.

This week we had the chance to sit down with Dave Brown the CEO of Shine Papers, a company that manufactures 24kt Gold Rolling Papers out of South Carolina. Shine Papers is one of our awesome sponsors for the Mother's Dat raffle to help Root & Rebound with those dealing with non-violent Cannabis crimes. Dave is another one of those in the industry with a great background and better intention in the cannabis space. We sat down to speak with him about the state of the industry, what Shine Papers is doing to help with normalization and what the state of the industry looks like from a guy living in a non-legal state.

Full Unedited Interview Version Read the full transcript on our website here >>> This week we interviewed Katherine Katcher, the founder of Root and Rebound, an organization dedicated to helping those impacted by our criminal justice system. Katherine led us through a myriad of important subjects related to the War on Drugs including the history, where we stand now, data points, solutions big and small, and beyond.

This week we interviewed Katherine Katcher, the founder of Root and Rebound, an organization dedicated to helping those impacted by our criminal justice system. Katherine led us through a myriad of important subjects related to the War on Drugs including the history, where we stand now, data points, solutions big and small, and beyond. 

This week on the podcast we decided to hit the streets of Boulder to interview strangers about 420. The podcast begins with the true history of 420 and then goes into the 3 main interview questions:   What Does 420 Mean to You? Are you a Cannabis User?  If so what is your preferred method of consumption and what do you use it for? What are your plans for this 420 holiday   While we got turned away by many people still unwilling to speak on the subject, we were able to interview a ton of different demographics. We interviewed male, female, old, and young alike and got some varying answers. We even had two of our interviewee's perform music for us! See Pictures, Videos and More at MaryJaneExperience.com

We took a minute this week to chat with Patrick Rea of Canopy Boulder. Canopy is an early investor and startup incubator based in Boulder, CO. Patrick has a long history in startups and investing and has turned his talents and experience to Cannabis. He had some great insights into the industry and how people are getting into the industry.

Our final on-location interview at SXSW Cannabusiness was with Hannah Davis, the CMO of Mammoth Distribution and Heavy Hitters. Hannah began her career marketing craft beer... before it was cool. She has taken her experience marketing to niche audiences into the cannabis industry and her unique approach has yielded some incredible marketing results for her brands. Here is her story.

Cannabis Now Magazine is one of the largest cannabis publications in the nation and has grown a following of 4.2 million since starting 2010. We sat down with Cannabis Now CEO Eugenio Garcia to learn more about the company and get true cannabis industry insights. Learn more and see a transcription of this episode at MaryJaneExperience.com/blog