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In this episode, Amanda and Jeffrey discuss sportscasting, failing out of college, social work, drug policy, cannabis data, psychedelics, growing your own medicine, web3, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T71gjS_d48Q Learn more: Amanda: Twitter - https://twitter.com/AmandaReiman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amandamendoaklandish My Personal Plants: Website - https://www.mypersonalplants.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personalplants Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/personalplants Twitter - https://twitter.com/PlantsPersonal YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9Via_nkuAkz5B48rN3Q7Q Sacrd Gardn: Twitter - https://twitter.com/sacrdgardn Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sacrdgardn/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC84EcCqlYVsy2NONnaZMNkg Discord - https://discord.com/invite/jbv7raNcu2 OpenSea - https://opensea.io/SACRDGARDN New Frontier Data: Website - https://newfrontierdata.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/newfrontierdata/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/NewFrontierData Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/newfrontierdata/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewFrontierData YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm965QVxHCf50rzoxbOOxKg Excelsior College Cannabis Control Program - https://www.excelsior.edu/certificate/graduate-certificate-in-cannabis-control/ Ganjier Porgram - https://www.ganjier.com/ Cannabis Travel Association (CTA) - https://www.cannabistravelassociation.org/ Amanda Reiman is Vice President of Public Policy Research for New Frontier Data and the Founder of Personal Plants, a multimedia platform supporting the home cultivation of entheogenic plants. After receiving her PhD from UC Berkeley, Dr. Reiman was the Director of Research and Patient Services at Berkeley Patients Group, one of the oldest dispensaries in the country, and the Manager of Marijuana Law and Policy for the Drug Policy Alliance, a national non-profit that was engaged in the drafting and campaigns of legalization initiatives across the country and abroad. She also taught courses on substance abuse treatment and drug policy at UC Berkeley for 10 years. Dr. Reiman is an internationally recognized cannabis expert and public health researcher. Dubbed “The Brain” by Elle.com, she is a leader the field of cannabis as a substitute for alcohol and other drugs and has presented her research on cannabis dispensaries and the use of cannabis as a substitute for opiates all over the world. She has written for/been quoted in The Huffington Post, New York Times, Washington Post, and Playboy as well as numerous peer reviewed academic journals and several textbooks. Also an expert in cannabis policy on the local, national and international level, Dr. Reiman was the first Chairwoman of the Berkeley Medical Cannabis Commission and also sat on the Oakland Cannabis Regulatory Commission. She currently sits on the Board of Cannabis Doing Good and the Cannabis Travel Association International and is a member of the Ganjier Council.

Amanda Reiman PhD joins the the show with Jesse and Chris hosting this week. Amanda Reiman is the vice president of community development for Flow Cannabis Company. She is also the founder and CEO of Personal Plants, an online platform that supports the home cultivation and processing of therapeutic plants and fungi. Reiman is a board member for the California Cannabis Tourism Association, the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance, the Mendocino County Fire Safe Council, and The Initiative, the first incubator/accelerator for women-owned cannabis businesses. After earning a PhD from UC Berkeley, Reiman became the director of research and patient services at Berkeley Patients Group, one of the oldest dispensaries in the United States, and the manager of marijuana law and policy for the Drug Policy Alliance, a national nonprofit organization that was engaged in the drafting and campaigns of legalization initiatives across the country and abroad. She also taught courses on substance abuse treatment and drug policy at UC Berkeley for 10 years and has published several research articles and book chapters on the use of cannabis as a substitute for opiates and the social history of the cannabis movement. For more information about her visit https://mypersonalplants.com The book mentioned in the episode is Sex Drugs Einstein and Elves by Clifford A Pickover.

Amanda Reiman PhD. of My Person Plants joins the show with Jesse and Gramps hosting this week. Amanda Reiman is the vice president of community development for Flow Cannabis Company. She is also the founder and CEO of Personal Plants, an online platform that supports the home cultivation and processing of therapeutic plants and fungi. Reiman is a board member for the California Cannabis Tourism Association, the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance, the Mendocino County Fire Safe Council, and The Initiative, the first incubator/accelerator for women-owned cannabis businesses. After earning a PhD from UC Berkeley, Reiman became the director of research and patient services at Berkeley Patients Group, one of the oldest dispensaries in the United States, and the manager of marijuana law and policy for the Drug Policy Alliance, a national nonprofit organization that was engaged in the drafting and campaigns of legalization initiatives across the country and abroad. She also taught courses on substance abuse treatment and drug policy at UC Berkeley for 10 years and has published several research articles and book chapters on the use of cannabis as a substitute for opiates and the social history of the cannabis movement. For more information about her visit https://mypersonalplants.com The book mentioned in the episode is Sex Drugs Einstein and Elves by Clifford A Pickover. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

PhD from UC Berkeley and was a professor there for 10. A pioneer who was the Head of Research and Patient Services at Berkeley Patients Group, The Manager of Marijuana Law and Policy at the Drug Policy Alliance, and the VP of Community Development for Flow Cannabis Company. Listen to her take on plant medicine, activism and the future of plant therapeutics including cannabis and psychotropics.

A global episode, with Dr. Jahan Marcu in NYC, Dr. Nigam B Arora in the San Francisco, Sarah Russo in Spain, Sara Jane Ward in Philadelphia, and Joseph Mays in Washington DC. The group discusses our modern myths about the ancient use of psychedelics. Followed by discussions about the implications of a former FDA official joining a major psychedelics company, and water use research on cannabis. For the peer reviewed section of the show the group discusses the psilocybin research pipeline and the impact of cannabis use on male sexual function.Today's game is a classic psychedelic whodunit, called Name that Drug, where we describe a case report and guess which substance is the culprit. Thanks to this episode's sponsor Berkeley Patients Group! Episode's Group:Jahan Marcu, PhD (moderator) Joseph MaysSarah RussoSara Jane Ward, PhDNigam B. Arora, PhDNews and Popular Literature Links: How Common was Psychedelic use in Ingenious Cultures vs Ancient Societies (non-indegnenous)? (2:43)Former FDA-er Joins Cybin (15:10)Cannabis Farms not as Thirsty as Previously Thought (28:00)Rapid Fire Science Study Links:The Therapeutic Potential of Psilocybin (48:35)The Impact of Cannabis Use on Male Sexual Function: A 10-year, single-center experience (1:11:00)Today's Game: Name that Drug! Dr. Marcu reads a case report and the audience tries to guess the substance. A classic psychoactive whodunnit. Was it cannabis? Was it opioids? Was it a psychedelic compound? Test your critical thinking ability with this segment.Credits:Podcast editing by Joe Leonardo, Podcast mixing and mastering by Dylan Agajanian, Cover art by Selina Lee, Intro music by Buddha by Kontekst, Transition music by K. LOUK. Outro music by Bensounds. Special thanks to Julian Amkraut for supporting this episode. More at: howtolaunchanindustry.com marcu-arora.com

“Go back to the basics, learn your history, learn the rules, so that you can break them properly.” - Etienne FontanWelcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode, Shayda Torabi talks with Etienne Fontan about the Cannabis industry's rich history, BPG medical cannabis, using hemp fiber and hemp textiles, and so much more.   [00:01 – 15:14] Etienne Shares His Experience in Cannabis  [15:14 – 33:55] Hemp Fiber and The Lack of Needed Infrastructure [33:56 – 50:13] How We Can Cut Through the Sensationalism and Properly Educate the Masses on Cannabis [50:14 – 57:19] A Little History on Hemp Genetics and Ridiculous Legalization Rules   [57:20 – [1:00:09] The Reality of What Hemp Farming Needs to Become [1:00:09 – 1:02:15] Final Words Etienne is Vice President and Co-Owner of Berkeley Patients Group (BPG). BPG is the nation's oldest, and most respected medical cannabis dispensary, established in 1999. For two decades, Etienne has helped position BPG as a model medical cannabis dispensary, with a vision to lead the emerging industry as it expands, evolves, and becomes more professional. He has founded medical and recreational cannabis retail, cultivation, and processing facilities in Berkeley, Emeryville, Incline Village, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Reno, Sparks, and West Hollywood.Mr. Fontan has an extensive background as an engaged activist and public speaker, seeking to make cannabis legal and safe. Starting in 1993, he was a director of the Cannabis Action Network and traveled through 47 U.S. states speaking at rallies, teach-ins, and tours, and reaching out to the general public on all cannabis-related issues. He is a combat veteran of the first Gulf War and now lobbies on the veteran's behalf for the use of cannabis to treat PTSD and post-war injuries.Mr. Fontan is a founding board member who served on the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) Board of Directors from 2010 to 2020, including as Board Chair from 2012-2013.Connect with Etienne on Instagram (@my.bpg) and visit his website https://www.mybpg.com/ Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she's one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas' premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi Key Quotes:“There's a whole bunch of progress around CBD and hemp. But there's still so much more. I've seen the potential, but unfortunately because of the problems currently inherent in the CBD and hemp system, if it does not invest in its infrastructure, shortly, we will see a collapse of the CBD industry the same way we saw the hemp industry at the end of the 90's.” - Etienne FontanSPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Restart CBD. Check them out for your CBD needs!LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious cannabis industry by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes. You can listen to my podcast onRESTART CBD RESTART CBD is an education first CBD wellness brand shipping nationwide. restartcbd.com

Can we reimagine capitalism to incentivize companies that support research and sustainability? Are the CBD products out there safe and effective? Are there any differences between synthetic or natural terpenes? The Chief Public Affairs Officer from Berkeley Patients Group, Sebrina Fendrick, joins the group for this discussion. We celebrate Sabrina's 6 year anniversary at Berkeley Patients Group by digesting new data about cooking with cannabis and treating autoimmune disorders with psychedelics. Finally we introduce the new and awkward game “Guess that Ethical Quandary”, where we discuss the ethics of the cannabis industry hijacking the online content of students that research cannabis.Episode's GroupJahan Marcu, PhDSabrina Fendrick Nigam B. Arora, PhDSarah Jane Ward, PhDDavid VaillencourtNews Links: FDA News: Better data for better CBD (2:55)https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-voices/better-data-better-understanding-use-and-safety-profile-cannabidiol-cbd-products?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdeliveryHow Tripping can Help us Reimagine Capitalism: What makes a good company, what makes a bad company? (15:31)https://doubleblindmag.com/how-tripping-can-help-us-reimagine-capitalism-ahead-of-psychedelic-commercialization/Synthetic vs Natural Chemicals: For example, Should states ban synthetic terpenes or terpenes “not found in nature”. What about psychedelics or cannabinoids (i.e., synthetic cannabidiol)? (30:48)https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/natural-vs-synthetic-chemicals-is-a-gray-matter/Rapid Fire Science Study Links:So You Think You can Cook Pot?: Evaluating the knowledge of food safety and edible safety between users and non-users of cannabis edibles in British Columbia. (47:29)https://circuit.bcit.ca/repository/islandora/object/repository%3A929Psychedelics as a Novel Approach to Treating Autoimmune Conditions (55:32) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33035575/Today's Game (1:04:29):“Guess that Ethical Quandary” from the case report “Something Stinks at this Law Office”. (1:05:45)Credits:Podcast production by Joe Leonardo, Cover art by Selina Lee, Intro music by Buddha by Kontekst, Transition and Outro Music by Gooroo Music. Special thanks to Julian Amkraut for supporting this episode. More at: howtolaunchanindustry.com marcu-arora.com

The Cannabis Business Coach Michael Zaytsev interviews and coaches Amanda Reiman, PhD MSW. Amanda is an amazing activist and Cannabis community guardian. After receiving her Ph.D. from U.C. Berkeley, Amanda became the Director of Research and Patient Services at Berkeley Patients Group, one of the oldest dispensaries in the country. From there she moved on to become the California policy manager for the Drug Policy Alliance, where she helped to legalize adult use Cannabis in California with Prop 64. For over a decade, Amanda has taught courses on harm reduction and drug policy at U.C. Berkeley. Currently, Amanda is the the Vice President of Community Development for Flow Cannabis Co, a cannabis company that works with small farmers in the Emerald Triangle. Most recently, she is the Founder of a new startup called Personal Plants. In this episode we discuss Amanda's epic Cannabis advocacy background, the current state of California (on fire, but not in the good way), reparations and restorative justice for the War on Drugs, and more. In the Executive coaching segment, we work on the challenges and benefits of starting a Cannabis business without a traditional business background.

Attorney Lara DeCaro and Sabrina Fendrick, Chief Public Affairs Officer at Berkeley Patients Group, join host Jordan Wellington to talk about the state of the California marijuana market. Produced by Shea Gunther.

The Berkeley Patients Group is the oldest continually operating dispensary in the country, and has historically been a model for how the industry should operate and what corporate social responsibility should look like. Sabrina Fendrick is the Director of Government Affairs for BPG, which means that she is in charge of the policy side of things. Fendrick notes that between January and July of 2018, the entire supply chain had to be restructured, which was difficult because so many temporary licenses were expiring. Because this is the only industry - and California is the only state - that has four agencies regulating one supply chain, there have been lots of extra challenges and limitations present, especially amidst all the changes that occurred last year. Although 2019 hasn't been completely smooth sailing, the regulatory landscape has certainly improved since 2018.

Being a patient using medical cannabis can be a constant battle, whether it be with local government, or you are struggling with finding access. Etienne Fontan, principal of Berkeley Patients Group, has been an advocate for medical cannabis patients for thirty years; more than most in the cannabis industry today. Hear what wisdom he has to share with you on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Berkeley Patients Group is the nation's longest running dispensary and a patient advocacy resource for cannabis access and education. “We originally started as wanting to provide medical cannabis for patients to not have to wait for government oversight or relief,” Fontan says, “we saw and found from our own use, the efficacious use of cannabis was available to us. So therefore, we felt it our duty to help others get it and have access to it.” Hear more about medical cannabis advocacy, running a cannabis company today, and Etienne Fontan's thirty years in the industry on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.   ***************** FREE LIVE TRAINING ON BECOMING A MEDIA CELEBRITY: https://upmyinfluence.com/free-ticket ***************** WHAT IS YOUR AUTHORITY SCORE? TAKE THE QUIZ: https://upmyinfluence.com/quiz ***************** WANT TO BECOME A MEDIA CELEBRITY? GRAB 30 MIN WITH JOSH TO DISCUSS: https://upmyinfluence.com/schedule ***************** BE A GUEST ON THE THOUGHTFUL ENTREPRENEUR: https://upmyinfluence.com/podcast-application/ ***************** SEE OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND LEARN AUTHORITY MARKETING & INFLUENCE GROWTH:https://upmyinfluence.com/youtube

In November of 2016, California voters decided it was time to legalize marijuana for recreational use. On January 1st of this year, marijuana officially became available for anyone over the age of 21. Now legalization has opened up a whole new world. Today my guest is Lauren Watson, Marketing Communications Manager for Berkeley Patients Group, which is the Nation's Longest-Running Dispensary, to get some insight on what legal pot means for California. Address: 2366 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 Phone: 510-540-6013             Social: @BPGTweet Getting Started Berkeley Patients Group (BPG) founded in 1999 by Jim McKlellen Early challenges Issues w/ federal government Stigma/ History Documentation of ancient pot use Used to be sold in pharmacies 60's counter culture movement 70's, War on Drugs waged against counter culture movement Advanced science of pot Prescription side effects Personal Background Started in high school Moved to the West Coast First dispensary experience Berkeley Patients Group Customer Experience Need a government approved ID to get in Consultants Most customers are there for medical treatments Vending machine Marijuana Emerald Triangle is where most products come from Mendocino, Humboldt and Trinity Counties Indoor Products Working With Growers Distributor acts as a middle man Cannabis testing Berkeley has strictest testing standards CBD vs THC What does CBD stand for? How it is different from THC Different compounds besides CBD and THC Experimentation in Israel Other Products Flowers are the most popular Vape pens Edibles: vegan, gluten free, sugar free Low dose edibles Tinkters and Topicals Plants (limit 6 per person) Indica vs. Sativa vs. Hybrid Marketing terms meant to help educate customers Sativa: Uplifting Indica: Sedative Hybrid: mix of both Medical Cards Not required Other protections After Legalization Huge jump the first 2 weeks Sticker shock from taxes Tax money Banking: Bank accounts getting shut down Credit unions for cannabis operations California only banks Safety concerns Day 1 Opened early on New Years Day Berkeley Mayor on hand for ribbo0n cutting Marijuana Myths Myth 1: Marijuana Kills Brain Cells Reefer Madness Campaign Science has debunked the claim Discourage teen/ adolescent use, can impact brain development Myth 2: Marijuana is Bad For Your Lungs Can protect your lungs Threat of irritation for heavy smokers Myth 3: You Cannot Become Addicted to Marijuana Not physically, more psychological 1 in 10 users develop a psychological addiction Addiction programs in Portugal Myth 4: I Can Smoke Wherever I Want in California Can't smoke in public, $75 fine instead of incarceration Myth 5: Marijuana is Sprayed With Pesticides Not a lot, standard control amount Illegal market marijuana carries higher danger Myth 6: You Don't Need a Medical Card Anymore You don't, but medical patients have access to better tax breaks and can grow more plants Myth 7: Marijuana Stays in Your System for 30 Days Depends person to person There are cleansers to get THC out of your system Hair samples last for 90 days Myth 8: It is Easier For Kids to Get Marijuana Now That It's Legal Teen use dropped in Colorado All dispensaries ID their customers Child proof packaging Myth 9: Marijuana Can Have a Negative Effect on Childbirth Healthy moms should not consume Rare cases where it could help, talk to your doctor No harm if dad smokes (unless mom says otherwise) Wrap Up/ Contact Information

This week, Ben welcomes industry icon Debby Goldsberry, co-founder of the Berkeley Patients Group, Executive Director of Magnolia Wellness, and author of “The Idiot’s Guide to Starting & Running a Cannabis Business.” We discuss Debby’s 30-year journey as a leader in the cannabis industry and get advice about operating a business in the era of legal, regulated cannabis. As always, you can reach out to us—or to our intrepid studio audience—during the live show on Facebook, or via Twitter (@gatewayvc) or Instagram (@gateway.vc) with questions or comments using the hashtag #GatewayOH. Like us on Facebook to get notified when we go live each week, or visit OfficeHours.tv, where you can subscribe to our YouTube channel or podcast.

On the day that the rules for temporary licenses in California were released Sabrina Fendrick sat down where we put her on the spot to discuss what was happening in real-time. She was bouncing from meeting to meeting with government affairs, regulatory advisory as well as supply partners. In real-time, Sabrina highlighted questions about packaging and labeling wondering if there were going to be grace periods and whether or not the regs would fit together with the trailer bill- which we subsequently learned- there are and they do. Questions do remain around supply chain and the ability to do business with different license types which we’ll cover in the very next episode. Sabrina does note that Lori Ajax has been supportive and transparent and understands the situation at hand.

Sabrina Fendrick is the Director of Government Affairs for Berkeley Patients Group, a licensed medical cannabis dispensary serving patients throughout the greater Berkeley area. Prior to working at BPG, Sabrina spent seven years at the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) in Washington D.C. In 2010, she founded the NORML Women's Alliance — the first nationwide women's outreach organization in the cannabis space — and she was a founding advisor for Women Grow. She is a member of the Students for Sensible Drug Policy Advisory Council, sits on the Marijuana Majority Advisory Board, and is a member of the Council for Responsible Cannabis Policy's National Packaging and Labeling Standards Committee. In this episode of the Spark the Conversation podcast, Sabrina joins host Bianca Green for a discussion at the Emerald Cup about the state of the industry, the history of cannabis activism, and the ongoing push for legalization at local, state, and federal levels of government. For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/spark-conversation-sabrina-fendrick-berkeley-patients-group/

This 32-minute episode takes a look back at a few of this year's best stories and reflections.  In the following order, we have:  Shelly Spiegel-Coleman on the need for a dignified and humane approach to the treatment of illegal immigrants and their families;  Sabrina Fendrick of Berkeley Patients Group on the domination of women in the cannabis industry;  Emily Burns of Save the Redwoods Alliance on how carbon is measured in giant Sequoia and Redwood trees. Alan Hess on William Pereira's reputation among the East Coast elite and how he was “Hollywood's version of an architect”;  Magnus Torén of the Henry Miller Library on the development challenges of Big Sur - “it's being loved to death”;  multi-instrumentalist Louise Goffin on why the piano is her favourite instrument.  Daniel Ostroff on how he inadvertently started collecting Charles and Ray Eames; Jon Christensen on Reyner Banham and why living in LA is actually better than visiting it.  Justin Akers Chacon on the irony of how drastic immigration legislation had a dramatic economic effect in some towns;  Samantha Schoech of Independent Bookstore Day comparing books with the vinyl revival and the staying power of paper books. Grant Lee Phillips recounting his salad days as a 13-year old magician in bars and clubs off of Route 99;  Mary Colwell on John Muir's theory of glaciers as to the real reason why Yosemite is so spectacular;  Tom Williams on “catching a glimpse” of his subject when reading a series of unreleased letters from Raymond Chandler to his childhood friends; Kevin Break on the peace, quiet and bustling nature of the LA River at 2am.  Next episodes include US parking guru Donald Shoup and Reb Kennedy of Wild Records.  Thanks for listening to the show this year. Please don't forget to leave a review.  Have a good holiday and a great new year. Feed your soul. Keep listening.   

With Proposition 64 passing, marijuana is legal in California. In this 39-minute podcast, Sabrina Fendrick of Berkeley Patients Group gives listeners a history of the century old “Reefer Madness” stereotypes, runs us through the changes in legislation (min. 7), the economic aspects, both the freeing up of the criminal justice system and the potential boom to the State, with estimates of up to $100 million in taxes and the potential advent of a tourist increase (min. 11). She then details the specifics on the issue of medical research and the push/pull between Washington, DC and individual states (min. 16). Sabrina also provides an overview of the US Government's scheduled drugs and where marijuana sits in the line with other drugs (min.19), famous users (Carl Sagan used marijuana daily), what the US can learn from the Netherlands and Portugal (min. 26) and why women dominate the cannabis industry (min. 29). Next time, Shelly Spiegel-Coleman, Executive Director of Californians Together on bilingual education. Why do so many Americans seem so allergic to foreign languages? Feed your soul. Keep listening.    

In this 25-minute podcast, Dr. Emily Burns of Save the Redwoods League discusses how scientists can now measure the carbon content of Redwood and Giant Sequoia trees, and how these trees hold much more than previously thought. Emily explains how the teams, consisting of scholars from Humboldt State University and UC Berkeley, have been able to examine one tree's history all the way back to 474 AD through its rings. She also explains the technique of measuring carbon in a tree (min. 10, not for those with Vertigo), the restoration of forests  (min. 14) and how Sacramento is including the forests as a tool in its climate change policy, economically incentivising forest owners to significantly reduce or halt the cutting down of forests (min. 16). The Redwood's resilience to environmental conditions (and to climate change) is another major benefit going forward.  Emily then closes with her favourite type of tree and trail.    Next time:  Sabrina Fendrick of Berkeley Patients Group on marijuana legalisation.  Feed your soul. Keep listening.

A veritable smorgasbord of Cannabis All-Stars descend upon the microphone at the 2nd Annual MPP Arm Wrestling Fundraiser.  While you’re listening to the fun, go to MPP.org and donate to the state of your choice, but Nevada, Arizona and Massachussetts are of particular interest. Not for the feint of heart- it gets loud as there truly is a competition going on in the background- so please do grin and bare it.  And there’s plenty to enjoy: Amanda Reiman, DPA, Lindsay Robinson, MPP; Troy Dayton, ArcView Group; Jaime Lewis, Mountain Medicine; Rob Kampia, MPP; Dani Geen, Harborside Health Center; Nate Bradley, CCIA; Andrew DeAngelo, Harborside Health Center; John Downs, Infusion Factory; Sabrina Fendrick, Berkeley Patients Group; Patrick Rea, Canopy Boulder; Aaron Smith, NCIA; Kris Krane, 4Front Ventures; Chelsey McKrill, OpenVape; Jaime Lewis, Mountain Medicine; Emily Paxhia, Poseidon Asset Management; Jade Netanya Ullmann, MAPS; Diane & Jay Cazarkowski, Canna Advisors; Nate Bradley, CCIA; Pro Wrestler Rob Van Dam and yes, Jaime Lewis, Mountain Medicine Thanks to our supporters: Hoban & Feola, Medically Correct, Incredibles & FOCUS

Etienne Fontan runs the storied Berkeley Patients Group in Berkeley California.  It’s right up the road from Oakland which is East of San Fransisco if you’ve never been…or looked at a map of the region.  Etienne takes us through his history which coincides quite nicely with the history of the cannabis movement.  Listen for stories focused on Jack Herer, Ed Rosenthal, Steve DeAngelo and one of BPG’s founders Debby Goldsberry among others.

In this episode, Brandon welcomes Etienne Fontan, cannabis legend and Director of Berkeley Patients Group. They discuss how injuries from serving in the first Gulf War led Etienne to initially try cannabis. That experience as a patient sparked him to become an activist with the CAN (Cannabis Action Network) and then a businessman with BPG (Berkeley Patients Group). He even got married at a High Times Cannabis Cup! This is a fascinating and wide-ranging discussion with a true legend of the cannabis world. Tune in, listen up, get acquainted!

Today on Hempresent Vivian McPeak is joined by Amanda Reiman PhD MSW, Manager, Marijuana Law and Policy at the Drug Policy Alliance. Amanda Reiman is Manager of Marijuana Law and Policy at the Drug Policy Alliance, where she works to develop DPA’s marijuana reform work as it relates to litigation, legislative and initiative drafting, campaign strategy, policy advocacy, media relations, fundraising, and public education in the local, state, federal, and international jurisdictions in which DPA is active. Reiman joined DPA in 2012 after working with Berkeley Patients Group, a renowned medical marijuana dispensary, as director of research and patient services.

Jim Jensen has an illuminating conversation with Amanda Reiman PhD, MSW, of The Drug Policy Alliance, where she shares the truth about medical marijuana. Amanda is Manager of Marijuana Law and Policy at the Drug Policy Alliance, which is the nation's leading organization promoting drug policies that are grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights. Amanda works to develop the Drug Policy Alliance's marijuana reform work as it relates to litigation, legislative and initiative drafting, campaign strategy, policy advocacy, media relations, fundraising, and public education in the local, state, federal, and international jurisdictions in which the Drug Policy Alliance is active. Amanda joined the Drug Policy Alliance in 2012 after working as director of research and patient services for the Berkeley Patients Group, a renowned medical marijuana dispensary. She has conducted many studies on medical marijuana dispensaries, patients and the use of marijuana as a treatment for addiction and regularly presents her research at the conferences of the American Public Health Association, American Psychiatric Association, International Cannabinoid Research Society and the Harm Reduction Coalition. When it comes to medicinal marijuana, she knows what she's talking about. Amanda discusses the following topics: • Her work with the Drug Policy Alliance • How she become interested in medicinal marijuana • The recent changes in federal policy and how it affects the medical marijuana industry • Marijuana as a schedule 1 drug • The social and economic effects of legalizing recreational marijuana in 4 states • The medicinal components of marijuana • The urban myth of the two most well-known strains of marijuana – Sativa and Indica • How marijuana affects the body and the mind • The dangers of marijuana • The present state of marijuana research for medicinal purposes • Her experiences with how the use of medicinal marijuana has helped her and others with chronic conditions • The different ways that marijuana can be consumed • The biggest misconceptions that people have about marijuana • Advice for somebody who may benefit from medicinal marijuana but is having a hard time resolving deep-seated biases • Where people can go for more information on medicinal marijuana and its potential benefits Resources Mentioned Click Here to go to The Drug Policy Alliance Click Here to go to NORML (The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) Click Here to go to Americans for Safe Access Click Here to Email Amanda Reiman PhD MSW Click Here to Email Jim Jensen    

In this episode Brandon interviews Debby Goldsberry, the current Ambassador for Magnolia Wellness and a long-time cannabis activist and legend. Debby also co-founded the Berkeley Patients Group and is a professor of Patient Relations at Oaksterdam University. Brandon and Debby discuss a wide range of topics, including her early activist days, the current cannabis legalisation movement, and the pros and cons of delivery v the dispensary experience.

In this episode, we sit down with both Sabrina Fendrick and Victor Pinho from the Berkeley Patients Group. The Berkeley Patients Group is a well known and respected name in the cannabis industry, as the longest continuously running medical cannabis dispensary. It was founded by activists Jim McClellan and Debby Goldsberry, as a way to provide quality access to quality medicine for patients, and to this day the core mission remains the same. Sabrina and Victor tell us a little bit about how they wound up at BPG, give us a tour of their facility, and catch us up on everything the BPG has been working on as California looks poised to consider new regulations for their medical marijuana market.