https://www.spreaker.com/show/different-leaf-the-podcast
Different Leaf: the Podcast is produced and hosted by Brit Smith and Executive Produced by Michael Kusek. All episode music is by Home Body.]]>enAlternative HealthCopyright Different Leaf, LLChttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fc1ff2e5e6b4b7fdbf22668ffadfff95.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/different-leaf-the-podcastWed, 08 Jul 2026 15:49:06 +0000Different LeafDifferent Leafmichael@differentleaf.comDifferent Leaf, hosted by Brit Smith, provides a roadmap to an evolving landscape for new and experienced cannabis consumers. Episodes come out every Friday.
Different Leaf: the Podcast is produced and hosted by Brit Smith and Executive Produced by Michael Kusek. All episode music is by Home Body.]]>trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/capturing-andre-photographers-hunter-abrams-sam-lee--71995458Vogue, Interview Magazine, The New York Times, and GQ, Lee and Abrams reflect on how they first met, how their collaborative process evolved, and what it means to build trust behind the camera. 

The conversation centers around their Different Leaf photo shoot with André De Shields — Tony Award–winning actor, singer, and cultural icon — whose presence, movement, and history informed every frame. They break down the role of styling and wardrobe, and how thoughtful choices allowed De Shields’ creative energy to lead without overpowering the image itself. Lee and Abrams also speak to Bob Faust and Nick Cave’s original vision for the book, and how they translated that vision into photographs that expand the narrative while honoring its spirit—adding texture, rhythm, and humanity to a world built on art, cannabis, and storytelling.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995458Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Different LeafIn this episode of the Different Leaf the Podcast, photographers Sam Lee and Hunter Abrams discuss their long-running creative partnership and their approach to shooting one of the book’s most striking visual stories. Having worked with leading...Vogue, Interview Magazine, The New York Times, and GQ, Lee and Abrams reflect on how they first met, how their collaborative process evolved, and what it means to build trust behind the camera. 

The conversation centers around their Different Leaf photo shoot with André De Shields — Tony Award–winning actor, singer, and cultural icon — whose presence, movement, and history informed every frame. They break down the role of styling and wardrobe, and how thoughtful choices allowed De Shields’ creative energy to lead without overpowering the image itself. Lee and Abrams also speak to Bob Faust and Nick Cave’s original vision for the book, and how they translated that vision into photographs that expand the narrative while honoring its spirit—adding texture, rhythm, and humanity to a world built on art, cannabis, and storytelling.]]>1636420,andres,art,broadway,cannabis,deshields,fashion,hunterabrams,magazine,magazines,marijuana,newyork,nyc,photographer,photographs,photography,print,samlee,vogue,weedtrue84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/curating-the-magazine-denise-markonish--69427600
She shares what drew her to invite Nick Cave and Bob Faust to guest edit the book, highlighting the rigor, playfulness, and social awareness that defines their artistic practices. The episode traces the early conceptual framework for the book project, following the journey of Mr. Karen, an other-worldly character created by author Jonathan Lethem who moves through Different Leaf’s richly layered world of art, cannabis, community, and storytelling.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69427600Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:02 +0000Different LeafIn this episode of the Different Leaf: the Podcast, host Brit Smith talks with curator Denise Markonish as she unpacks the vision behind the inaugural book hitting shelves in Summer 2026. Drawing on her extensive background in contemporary art —...
She shares what drew her to invite Nick Cave and Bob Faust to guest edit the book, highlighting the rigor, playfulness, and social awareness that defines their artistic practices. The episode traces the early conceptual framework for the book project, following the journey of Mr. Karen, an other-worldly character created by author Jonathan Lethem who moves through Different Leaf’s richly layered world of art, cannabis, community, and storytelling.]]>1216false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-the-issue-guest-editors-nick-cave-bob-faust--69446058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69446058Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:44:33 +0000Different LeafIn this episode, host Brit Smith sits down with Chicago-based artists Bob Faust and Nick Cave to talk about their roles as guest editors of the upcoming book. Drawing from decades-long careers across visual art, performance, and community-centered...1227420,art,bobfaust,cannabis,culture,fashion,fineart,magazine,nickcavefalse82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-back--66810047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66810047Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:41:25 +0000Different LeafDifferent Leaf: The Podcast is back with a new season and a fresh direction. In this first episode, host Brit Smith talks with Different Leaf Publisher Michael Kusek about how Different Leaf is evolving—from a redesigned magazine with guest editors to...1343420,art,articles,book,cannabis,comeback,culture,fashion,fine,fineart,high,journalism,mag,magazine,marijuana,mmj,music,pot,print,weedfalse81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-different-leaf-with-publisher-ceo-michael-kusek--58020060
This week, host Brit Smith sits down with Different Leaf CEO/Publisher Michael Kusek to talk about
what his Editor's Note on page 11 announcing the hiatus means for the future of Different Leaf.

They talk about the changes Michael has seen in the cannabis industry and the publishing industry over the past five years, what the hiatus means for our magazine and podcast, and what readers and listeners can expect when we return in mid-2024.

Brit also has our annual "high holiday gift guide" with Different Leaf magazine’s merch and more writer John Arvanitis. You can read more about all John's chosen products and experiences in the fall 2023 issues of Different Leaf Magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com

Sign up for our newsletter and get any back-issues of Different Leaf Magazine at DifferentLeaf.com
Get your DL merch now at xDifferentLeaf.com
Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Thanks to everyone who has worked on this iteration of DL the Podcast, including:

Editor-in-Chief; Michael Kusek
Production Manager; Jen Hayes
Audio Producer; Aleksandra van der Westhuizen
Head of Audio Production; Gretchen Kuhsel
Musicial Duo; HomeBody

See you all in 2024!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58020060Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:30:37 +0000Different LeafIt's here! Our final podcast episode before we go on hiatus! In case you missed the big announcement in the fall 2023 issue of Different Leaf Magazine; "We're saying goodbye -- for now." This week, host Brit Smith sits down with Different Leaf...
This week, host Brit Smith sits down with Different Leaf CEO/Publisher Michael Kusek to talk about
what his Editor's Note on page 11 announcing the hiatus means for the future of Different Leaf.

They talk about the changes Michael has seen in the cannabis industry and the publishing industry over the past five years, what the hiatus means for our magazine and podcast, and what readers and listeners can expect when we return in mid-2024.

Brit also has our annual "high holiday gift guide" with Different Leaf magazine’s merch and more writer John Arvanitis. You can read more about all John's chosen products and experiences in the fall 2023 issues of Different Leaf Magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com

Sign up for our newsletter and get any back-issues of Different Leaf Magazine at DifferentLeaf.com
Get your DL merch now at xDifferentLeaf.com
Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Thanks to everyone who has worked on this iteration of DL the Podcast, including:

Editor-in-Chief; Michael Kusek
Production Manager; Jen Hayes
Audio Producer; Aleksandra van der Westhuizen
Head of Audio Production; Gretchen Kuhsel
Musicial Duo; HomeBody

See you all in 2024!]]>2449420,art,cannabis,culture,future,hiatus,high,journalism,journalists,magazine,marijuana,massachusetts,podcast,pot,print,products,publisher,publishing,stoner,weedfalse78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/purchasing-pot-like-a-professional-with-rooted-in-dispensary--57931680
While that doesn't tell us much about the experience we might have, there are plenty of things beyond THC and price that we can consider when picking products at our local pot shop.

This week, host Brit Smith talks to the staff at Boston's Rooted In dispensary, to learn how professional cannabis purchasers make their selections for the shelves, how cannabis consumers can hone in on their most enjoyable experiences, and how we can try new products without breaking the bank.

The Rooted In team discusses the range of prices we often see in cannabis flower, the questions curious consumers might want to ask when they get to a dispensary register, and the best ways to test your local cannabis options for cheap or free. Then Brit goes to Botera dispensary in Franklin to try out what she learned about picking the perfect product.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Get your issue of Different Leaf magazine now at DifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57931680Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:20:02 +0000Different LeafIf you've ever walked into a cannabis dispensary and felt overwhelmed with options, you are not alone. Around 2/3 of cannabis consumers consider THC potency the leading factor when purchasing pot. While that doesn't tell us much about the experience...
While that doesn't tell us much about the experience we might have, there are plenty of things beyond THC and price that we can consider when picking products at our local pot shop.

This week, host Brit Smith talks to the staff at Boston's Rooted In dispensary, to learn how professional cannabis purchasers make their selections for the shelves, how cannabis consumers can hone in on their most enjoyable experiences, and how we can try new products without breaking the bank.

The Rooted In team discusses the range of prices we often see in cannabis flower, the questions curious consumers might want to ask when they get to a dispensary register, and the best ways to test your local cannabis options for cheap or free. Then Brit goes to Botera dispensary in Franklin to try out what she learned about picking the perfect product.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Get your issue of Different Leaf magazine now at DifferentLeaf.com]]>1264420,boston,buyer,buying,cannabis,conscious,edibles,flower,health,magazine,marijuana,mmj,pot,purchase,purchasing,shopping,smoke,tincture,weed,wellnessfalse79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parents-roundtable-celebrating-the-holidays-with-cannabis-and-kids--57770913
Thankfully, cannabis is a great tool to help adults enjoy the holiday season, even if we’re in charge of children. And this generation of parents is becoming much more open about discussing cannabis with their kids. They use electronic dab-rigs. They wear smoking jackets. They tell their children why they can't touch their medicine.

In this episode, host Brit Smith sits down with three moms who use marijuana, to talk about the best ways to consume pot during the holidays when there are little ones around.

Brit hears from cannabis consultant Cara Crabb-Burnham, Bountiful Farms sales manager Amy Fintonis, and massage therapist Kristi about their preferred ways to consume around their kiddos and their advice for parents and guardians who want to take the edge off while staying focused on the family.

The moms discuss the benefits of concentrates and vaping over smoke, how to talk to young people about why adults might smoke cannabis, use weed during postpartum, and give advice for overcoming the stigma associated with being a parent who uses pot.

Get your issue of Different Leaf magazine now at DifferentLeaf.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

Get your Different Leaf hoodie, hat, shirt, and other merch at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57770913Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:20:02 +0000Different LeafBetween socializing, cooking, traveling, and spending, the holiday season can be a tough time to chill out. And then, of course, some of us have kids to watch, and those kids are also watching us. Thankfully, cannabis is a great tool to help adults...
Thankfully, cannabis is a great tool to help adults enjoy the holiday season, even if we’re in charge of children. And this generation of parents is becoming much more open about discussing cannabis with their kids. They use electronic dab-rigs. They wear smoking jackets. They tell their children why they can't touch their medicine.

In this episode, host Brit Smith sits down with three moms who use marijuana, to talk about the best ways to consume pot during the holidays when there are little ones around.

Brit hears from cannabis consultant Cara Crabb-Burnham, Bountiful Farms sales manager Amy Fintonis, and massage therapist Kristi about their preferred ways to consume around their kiddos and their advice for parents and guardians who want to take the edge off while staying focused on the family.

The moms discuss the benefits of concentrates and vaping over smoke, how to talk to young people about why adults might smoke cannabis, use weed during postpartum, and give advice for overcoming the stigma associated with being a parent who uses pot.

Get your issue of Different Leaf magazine now at DifferentLeaf.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

Get your Different Leaf hoodie, hat, shirt, and other merch at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>1340420,cannabis,care,chill,christmas,drink,hannukah,holidays,marijuana,moms,parent,parenting,parents,postpartum,pot,relax,selfcare,smoke,thanksgiving,vapefalse78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cbd-spas-worth-it-with-antonia-schreiber-of-the-windham-spa--57731949
So does topical CBD actually help our bodies more fully relax?
Can a cannabis-infused facial benefit skin more than a regular facial does?
And how else are spas incorporating cannabis to help their guests truly chill?

To kick off the holidays, host Brit Smith and production manager Jen Hayes hit the road for the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York, to try the nation's first seed-to-spa experience; The Windham Spa (thewindhamspa.com).

First, Brit and Jen talk with spa owners Antonia and Chris Schreiber about their decision to grow and produce their own CBD-infused massage oil for clients in Windham, NY. They also discuss the long-term benefits of using cannabis-infused skincare and wellness products, and the crossover between spa culture and cannabis culture.

Then, Brit and Jen experience The Windham Spa's Entourage Package, which includes a selection of infused edibles, a CBD foot soak, a massage with oil made from their hemp plants, and hemp-focused facials made with local products by MASK.

Get your fall 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Stock up on some dope DL merch for the holidays at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57731949Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:20:02 +0000Different LeafIt's the end of the year, the perfect time to indulge in some much-deserved rest and relaxation. And with so many spas now offering CBD-infused facials and massages, we can truly relax to the max this holiday season. So does topical CBD actually help...
So does topical CBD actually help our bodies more fully relax?
Can a cannabis-infused facial benefit skin more than a regular facial does?
And how else are spas incorporating cannabis to help their guests truly chill?

To kick off the holidays, host Brit Smith and production manager Jen Hayes hit the road for the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York, to try the nation's first seed-to-spa experience; The Windham Spa (thewindhamspa.com).

First, Brit and Jen talk with spa owners Antonia and Chris Schreiber about their decision to grow and produce their own CBD-infused massage oil for clients in Windham, NY. They also discuss the long-term benefits of using cannabis-infused skincare and wellness products, and the crossover between spa culture and cannabis culture.

Then, Brit and Jen experience The Windham Spa's Entourage Package, which includes a selection of infused edibles, a CBD foot soak, a massage with oil made from their hemp plants, and hemp-focused facials made with local products by MASK.

Get your fall 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Stock up on some dope DL merch for the holidays at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>1625catskills,cbd,facial,health,hemp,massage,mountain,newyork,ny,relax,schreiber,skin,skincare,spa,spas,thc,tourism,travel,wellness,windhamfalse77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-m-autistic-this-is-what-it-s-like-getting-high-with-ian-donley-spud-smith--57546371
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to two autistic people about their experiences trying cannabis and CBD for common problems for those on the spectrum, like anxiety, focus, masking, sensory processing, and physical discomfort.

First, Brit speaks with California-based writer Ian Donley, who penned the essay in the back of the fall 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine, entitled; "I'm Autistic, This is What It's Like Getting High."

Then, Brit chats with her younger brother, musician Spud Smith, about how cannabis extracts have impacted his ASD-related issues like anxiety and sensory overload, and his symptoms of Tourette's.

Get the fall 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your nearest seller at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

Get your DL merch now at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57546371Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:20:02 +0000Different LeafAutism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that covers a diverse group of conditions. Since it's a spectrum, what it means to be diagnosed with autism varies widely. So do the experiences of autistic people and those who try...
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to two autistic people about their experiences trying cannabis and CBD for common problems for those on the spectrum, like anxiety, focus, masking, sensory processing, and physical discomfort.

First, Brit speaks with California-based writer Ian Donley, who penned the essay in the back of the fall 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine, entitled; "I'm Autistic, This is What It's Like Getting High."

Then, Brit chats with her younger brother, musician Spud Smith, about how cannabis extracts have impacted his ASD-related issues like anxiety and sensory overload, and his symptoms of Tourette's.

Get the fall 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your nearest seller at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

Get your DL merch now at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>2374adhd,anxiety,asd,aspergers,autism,autistic,cbd,disorder,experience,health,magazine,neurodivergence,neurodivergent,overload,processing,sensory,spectrum,thc,tourettes,wellnessfalse76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-minor-cannabinoids-with-john-nathan-and-natalia-lopez--57487457
So what’s the science behind all of it? Why does the plant make these chemicals? How do we extract and use them? And what does the research say about how minor cannabinoids could help better our health?

In this episode, host Brit Smith speaks with Natalia Lopez, director of cultivation at Thai Stick in Bangkok, one of Thailand’s first cannabis producers. Natalia explains the science behind plant cannabinoid production, how growers get plants to produce specific minor cannabinoids, and what research says about their effects on our bodies to date.

Brit also talks to John Nathan, CEO of Bay State Extracts, Massachusetts' premier company specializing in minor and rare cannabinoids. John discusses his experience finding minor cannabinoids helpful alongside THC and CBD, how his company sources and manufactures all kinds of rare and minor cannabinoids from CBC to CBN, and what kinds of effects his consumers are reporting.

Get your fall 2023 issue of Different Leaf the magazine now at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person seller at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

Check out our dope new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57487457Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:20:02 +0000Different LeafCBN, CBG, THCV, THCA... beyond the famed cannabinoids THC and CBD, we're seeing a surge of offerings known as minor cannabinoids. More and more people are swearing by these plant's so-called minor molecules to help with issues like sleep, appetite,...
So what’s the science behind all of it? Why does the plant make these chemicals? How do we extract and use them? And what does the research say about how minor cannabinoids could help better our health?

In this episode, host Brit Smith speaks with Natalia Lopez, director of cultivation at Thai Stick in Bangkok, one of Thailand’s first cannabis producers. Natalia explains the science behind plant cannabinoid production, how growers get plants to produce specific minor cannabinoids, and what research says about their effects on our bodies to date.

Brit also talks to John Nathan, CEO of Bay State Extracts, Massachusetts' premier company specializing in minor and rare cannabinoids. John discusses his experience finding minor cannabinoids helpful alongside THC and CBD, how his company sources and manufactures all kinds of rare and minor cannabinoids from CBC to CBN, and what kinds of effects his consumers are reporting.

Get your fall 2023 issue of Different Leaf the magazine now at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person seller at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

Check out our dope new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>2414420,cannabinoid,cannabinoids,cannabis,cbd,extract,health,marijuana,minor,plant,plants,pot,research,science,smoke,terpenes,thc,thca,thcv,weedfalse75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cider-cbd-with-eddie-brennan-of-beak-and-skiff-apple-orchards--57411779
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Eddie Brennan, President of Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards and ayrloom cannabis in Lafayette, NY, about the famed cider company's new cannabis-infused drinks.

Eddie talks about the century-old fruit farm's history, how the two families have continued to innovate the brand's offerings since the early 1900s, and where cannabis fits into their line now.

They also discuss the farming angle of adding cannabis plants to the ground, the changes cannabis drinks are bringing to agro-tourism, and how family-run companies like Beak and Skiff adding alcohol alternatives can help reduce the stigma of their new cannabis crop.

Read more about Beak and Skiff in the new fall 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com or on thousands of newsstands; find your local seller at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

And check out our merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57411779Fri, 03 Nov 2023 08:20:02 +0000Different LeafOne of the staple fall activities of the northeast is to head to an orchard, pick your own apples, and enjoy some apple cider on the farm. Since cannabis has become more popular in drinks, one of the northeast’s best-known apple cider makers, Beak and...
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Eddie Brennan, President of Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards and ayrloom cannabis in Lafayette, NY, about the famed cider company's new cannabis-infused drinks.

Eddie talks about the century-old fruit farm's history, how the two families have continued to innovate the brand's offerings since the early 1900s, and where cannabis fits into their line now.

They also discuss the farming angle of adding cannabis plants to the ground, the changes cannabis drinks are bringing to agro-tourism, and how family-run companies like Beak and Skiff adding alcohol alternatives can help reduce the stigma of their new cannabis crop.

Read more about Beak and Skiff in the new fall 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com or on thousands of newsstands; find your local seller at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

And check out our merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>1650apple,autumn,beak,beverage,beverages,brennan,business,cannabis,cbd,cider,company,drink,drinks,eddie,fall,hemp,magazine,orchard,skiff,thcfalse74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-a-good-witch-and-smoke-weed-with-shelley-johnson--57308207
A retired occupational therapist in California, Shelley started doing Instagram Live sessions in her purple witches hat during the pandemic to help others feel grounded. She'd spark up, read tarot cards for her followers, and give what she calls her 'old crone advice' about how to live a more intentional, self-directed life. Now in her 70s, Shelley has nearly 2 million followers on Instagram alone, and she reaches them with her witchy wisdom through her daily 4:20 pm smoke and tarot sessions.

Host Brit Smith talks to Shelley about how cannabis can help in therapeutic and spiritual ways, by allowing us to focus on meditation, think about our thoughts, manifest gratitude, and create art.

Shelley also discusses how she uses cannabis daily to connect with herself and others, and how we can all more consciously use the plant to access our deeper spiritual selves. She gives us a daily witch-tip for smokers, we learn what tarot is, and we get a stoned tarot reading just for listeners.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

Read our profile of Shelley 'A Good Witch' Johnson on page 32 in the fall issue of Different Leaf magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57308207Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:20:02 +0000Different LeafWe’re getting into the spirit of Halloween by discussing how cannabis can guide us through spiritual journeys with our guest Shelley Johnson, better known as social media icon @AGoodWitchOfficial A retired occupational therapist in California,...
A retired occupational therapist in California, Shelley started doing Instagram Live sessions in her purple witches hat during the pandemic to help others feel grounded. She'd spark up, read tarot cards for her followers, and give what she calls her 'old crone advice' about how to live a more intentional, self-directed life. Now in her 70s, Shelley has nearly 2 million followers on Instagram alone, and she reaches them with her witchy wisdom through her daily 4:20 pm smoke and tarot sessions.

Host Brit Smith talks to Shelley about how cannabis can help in therapeutic and spiritual ways, by allowing us to focus on meditation, think about our thoughts, manifest gratitude, and create art.

Shelley also discusses how she uses cannabis daily to connect with herself and others, and how we can all more consciously use the plant to access our deeper spiritual selves. She gives us a daily witch-tip for smokers, we learn what tarot is, and we get a stoned tarot reading just for listeners.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

Read our profile of Shelley 'A Good Witch' Johnson on page 32 in the fall issue of Different Leaf magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com]]>1742420,agoodwitchofficial,cannabis,cards,good,goodwitch,halloween,marijuana,religion,salem,smoke,spirit,spiritual,spooky,stoned,stoner,tarot,therapy,weed,witchfalse73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highs-by-tommy-hilfiger-with-los-arias-of-green-horizons--57260223
American fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger has partnered with Coachella-based cannabis company Green Horizons to revitalize his classic 1970s tennis fashion brand BOAST.

In 2024, they're launching a BOAST clothing line, including polo shirts, shorts, jerseys, and hats -- all with its famed maple leaf logo, alongside a line of infused pre-rolls, vapes, and gummies made with Green Horizons’ flower. (Readers can get an exclusive first look at the new BOAST cannabis and clothing line in the fall '23 issue of Different Leaf the magazine available at DifferentLeaf.com).

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Los Arias, CEO of Green Horizons, about how his company first connected with Tommy Hilfiger, and what they hope to bring to the world with their upcoming line of classic wearables and weed.

Los tells Brit how he met his business partner Michael Meade while they were both using cannabis on their cancer journeys and how he connected with Hilfiger's daughter during her own healing journey with Lyme disease.

They also cover the history of the BOAST apparel brand from 1973 until 2017 when it was acquired by Hilfiger, how Los' friendship with Hilfiger inspired them both to launch BOAST's return with a cannabis and clothing line, and when and where we can expect BOAST products to be available.

Get your new fall issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person seller at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

Get your Different Leaf merch now at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57260223Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:20:02 +0000Different LeafReady for an Exclusive?! Soon, you'll be able to wear vintage Tommy Hilfiger tennis apparel with our favorite leaf on the lapel, while smoking a matching branded red and white vape. American fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger has partnered with...
American fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger has partnered with Coachella-based cannabis company Green Horizons to revitalize his classic 1970s tennis fashion brand BOAST.

In 2024, they're launching a BOAST clothing line, including polo shirts, shorts, jerseys, and hats -- all with its famed maple leaf logo, alongside a line of infused pre-rolls, vapes, and gummies made with Green Horizons’ flower. (Readers can get an exclusive first look at the new BOAST cannabis and clothing line in the fall '23 issue of Different Leaf the magazine available at DifferentLeaf.com).

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Los Arias, CEO of Green Horizons, about how his company first connected with Tommy Hilfiger, and what they hope to bring to the world with their upcoming line of classic wearables and weed.

Los tells Brit how he met his business partner Michael Meade while they were both using cannabis on their cancer journeys and how he connected with Hilfiger's daughter during her own healing journey with Lyme disease.

They also cover the history of the BOAST apparel brand from 1973 until 2017 when it was acquired by Hilfiger, how Los' friendship with Hilfiger inspired them both to launch BOAST's return with a cannabis and clothing line, and when and where we can expect BOAST products to be available.

Get your new fall issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person seller at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

Get your Different Leaf merch now at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>2076420,aly,apparel,arias,cancer,cannabis,clothing,fashion,golf,green,hilfiger,horizons,los,lyme,marijuana,medical,polo,tennis,tommy,weedfalse72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-edible-science-targeted-effects-nano-and-resin-explained--57215236
We’ve now got fast-acting edibles, cutting effect times from hours to minutes, made possible by nano-emulsification technology.

We've got heightened experiences and flavors, thanks to Live resin and rosin-infused foods, which contain extracts from flash-frozen freshly-cut cannabis flower.

And we now have targeted effects edibles, which specifically help us chill, focus, find energy, or sleep.

So how do edibles work, and how are they getting faster? How do food scientists maintain taste and texture while adding milligrams of THC? And how are companies using new technologies to give us a range of edible experiences like deeper highs and desirable cannabis flavors?

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Kristi Palmer, co-founder of Kiva Confections, about how companies like hers innovate the edibles in our market. Kristi discusses the kinds of new experiences edible consumers are looking for, the hurdles edible companies typically face in the kitchen when innovating their product lines, and how Kiva's team works across state lines to meet those consumer desires.

Brit also talks to Breanna Neff, Chief Food Scientist and founder of Brelixi, about how food scientists like her get cannabis edibles to give us those different kinds of highs and faster onsets, all while maintaining the taste and texture. Breanna explains how edibles work in our bodies, the science behind nano-emulsification for fast-onset edibles like her Brelixi drink powder mix, and how targeted effects edibles work to give us certain experiences.

Read more on the science of infused food in the fall 2023 Edibles issue of Different Leaf magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your local retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Get your Different Leaf merch now at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57215236Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:20:02 +0000Different LeafJust a decade into legalization, the science behind cannabis-infused edibles has already come a long way. We’ve now got fast-acting edibles, cutting effect times from hours to minutes, made possible by nano-emulsification technology. We've got...
We’ve now got fast-acting edibles, cutting effect times from hours to minutes, made possible by nano-emulsification technology.

We've got heightened experiences and flavors, thanks to Live resin and rosin-infused foods, which contain extracts from flash-frozen freshly-cut cannabis flower.

And we now have targeted effects edibles, which specifically help us chill, focus, find energy, or sleep.

So how do edibles work, and how are they getting faster? How do food scientists maintain taste and texture while adding milligrams of THC? And how are companies using new technologies to give us a range of edible experiences like deeper highs and desirable cannabis flavors?

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Kristi Palmer, co-founder of Kiva Confections, about how companies like hers innovate the edibles in our market. Kristi discusses the kinds of new experiences edible consumers are looking for, the hurdles edible companies typically face in the kitchen when innovating their product lines, and how Kiva's team works across state lines to meet those consumer desires.

Brit also talks to Breanna Neff, Chief Food Scientist and founder of Brelixi, about how food scientists like her get cannabis edibles to give us those different kinds of highs and faster onsets, all while maintaining the taste and texture. Breanna explains how edibles work in our bodies, the science behind nano-emulsification for fast-onset edibles like her Brelixi drink powder mix, and how targeted effects edibles work to give us certain experiences.

Read more on the science of infused food in the fall 2023 Edibles issue of Different Leaf magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your local retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Get your Different Leaf merch now at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>2229420,beverage,brelixi,cannabis,cbd,chef,chocolate,cook,cuisine,drink,edible,edibles,food,high,kiva,magazine,marijuana,science,stoner,thcfalse71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pot-reviving-eateries-post-pandemic-with-milkweed-cannabis-confections--56803049
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Chef Andrew LeSturgeon and Will Fleming of Milkweed Cannabis Confections in Burlington, VT about how their infused confectionary line is revitalizing their culinary brand post-pandemic.

As Chef Andrew explains, their famed fine diner 'Monarch and the Milkweed' closed its doors in 2020, but they were able to keep their line of CBD confectionary 'Milkweed Cannabis Confections' going. Eventually, after months of closure, Andrew and Will saw a silver lining and decided to rethink their mission with their popular cannabis candies at the forefront. Now, they're making their post-pandemic comeback by focusing solely on their CBD and THC line of treats.

Andrew and Will discuss the experience of closing their restaurant, and how it forced them to pivot and incubate their existing CBD chocolate line. They also talk about the importance of staying true to their roots by continuing to use high-end local ingredients, while infusing it with local organic full-spectrum cannabis for Vermont and Massachusetts consumers.

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We'll be back in mid-October with our fall podcast season!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56803049Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:20:02 +0000Different LeafSince the pandemic, more than 70,000 restaurants, diners, and cafes in the US have closed. And many places that did manage to reopen didn’t make it long. Another thing that happened during the COVID lockdown; CBD and THC skyrocketed in popularity....
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Chef Andrew LeSturgeon and Will Fleming of Milkweed Cannabis Confections in Burlington, VT about how their infused confectionary line is revitalizing their culinary brand post-pandemic.

As Chef Andrew explains, their famed fine diner 'Monarch and the Milkweed' closed its doors in 2020, but they were able to keep their line of CBD confectionary 'Milkweed Cannabis Confections' going. Eventually, after months of closure, Andrew and Will saw a silver lining and decided to rethink their mission with their popular cannabis candies at the forefront. Now, they're making their post-pandemic comeback by focusing solely on their CBD and THC line of treats.

Andrew and Will discuss the experience of closing their restaurant, and how it forced them to pivot and incubate their existing CBD chocolate line. They also talk about the importance of staying true to their roots by continuing to use high-end local ingredients, while infusing it with local organic full-spectrum cannabis for Vermont and Massachusetts consumers.

Get your issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person seller at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Look dope with some Different Leaf merch from xDifferentLeaf.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritThe British

We'll be back in mid-October with our fall podcast season!]]>1704420,cafe,candies,candy,cannabis,chef,chocolate,confection,confectionary,confections,diner,industry,marijuana,milkweed,monarch,pastry,restaurant,service,vermont,weedfalse610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maine-s-ganja-yoga-retreat-with-lynsey-tamposi--56726921
So how can we safely take part in the historic spiritual practice of stoned yoga without passing out or getting too high? And how can cannabis and yoga enhance our connection with ourselves and the world around us?

This episode, host Brit Smith chats with Lynsey Tamposi, founder of Maine Ganja Yoga and owner of the Nomad Retreat Center in South Paris, Maine. Lynsey and Brit discuss their histories with cannabis as a tool against substance use disorder, and how yoga alongside cannabis helps with their continued mental and physical health in recovery. Then Lynsey tells us about the history of ganja and yoga, the best postures for beginner yoga-stoners, and the kinds of events she holds at the Nomad Retreat Center.

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Check out our merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56726921Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:20:02 +0000Different LeafYoga and cannabis have a lot in common. Both originated in India thousands of years ago, and both help us focus on our spiritual, philosophical, and physical selves. Whether you're a newbie or a longtime yogi, mixing meditation, stretching and...
So how can we safely take part in the historic spiritual practice of stoned yoga without passing out or getting too high? And how can cannabis and yoga enhance our connection with ourselves and the world around us?

This episode, host Brit Smith chats with Lynsey Tamposi, founder of Maine Ganja Yoga and owner of the Nomad Retreat Center in South Paris, Maine. Lynsey and Brit discuss their histories with cannabis as a tool against substance use disorder, and how yoga alongside cannabis helps with their continued mental and physical health in recovery. Then Lynsey tells us about the history of ganja and yoga, the best postures for beginner yoga-stoners, and the kinds of events she holds at the Nomad Retreat Center.

Get your Travel & Cannabis issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

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Ethan grew up in Massachusetts and played pro-soccer in Hawaii, Cape Cod and Zimbabwe. In 2003, he won the third season of the reality TV show "Survivor." Ethan took his million-dollar prize and launched a nonprofit to raise money and awareness in the fight against the AIDS epidemic in Africa. He started appearing on a long list of reality competition TV shows, he was hosting a NatGeo travel show, and commentating on soccer on ESPN. Ethan was thriving. Then, in early 2009 at age 35, he was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer.

With the help of underground dealers, Ethan used cannabis to help him deal with the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. After twice beating cancer, he turned to CBD to help with his mental health and anxiety while in remission. Now a lifelong athlete and cannabis advocate, Ethan uses the plant to prepare, perform and recover from marathons, he's rounding up fellow cancer patients and survivors for a University-backed cannabis study, and he's helping medical marijuana patients find better guidance from doctors online.

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Find us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56650154Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:20:02 +0000Different LeafThis week, hear the inspiring story of how cannabis played a role in the life of the ultimate survivor, Ethan Zohn. Ethan grew up in Massachusetts and played pro-soccer in Hawaii, Cape Cod and Zimbabwe. In 2003, he won the third season of the reality...
Ethan grew up in Massachusetts and played pro-soccer in Hawaii, Cape Cod and Zimbabwe. In 2003, he won the third season of the reality TV show "Survivor." Ethan took his million-dollar prize and launched a nonprofit to raise money and awareness in the fight against the AIDS epidemic in Africa. He started appearing on a long list of reality competition TV shows, he was hosting a NatGeo travel show, and commentating on soccer on ESPN. Ethan was thriving. Then, in early 2009 at age 35, he was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer.

With the help of underground dealers, Ethan used cannabis to help him deal with the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. After twice beating cancer, he turned to CBD to help with his mental health and anxiety while in remission. Now a lifelong athlete and cannabis advocate, Ethan uses the plant to prepare, perform and recover from marathons, he's rounding up fellow cancer patients and survivors for a University-backed cannabis study, and he's helping medical marijuana patients find better guidance from doctors online.

Get your issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com

Find us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish]]>1819420,africa,cancer,cannabis,cbd,chemo,chemotherapy,ethan,goalie,marijuana,medical,oncology,reality,soccer,study,survive,survivor,thc,tv,zohnfalse68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-a-female-canna-ceo-with-franny-tacy--56569033
Across all US industries, women hold around 30 percent of CEO and C-suite positions. But in the cannabis industry, women only hold 22 percent of C-suite roles and just 8 percent of CEO titles. So how can more women successfully lead in a young, semi-legal industry like cannabis and CBD?

This episode, host Brit Smith sits down with the so-called 'Dolly Part of hemp,' Franny Tacy, the founder and CEO of Franny’s Farmacy, to find out what it takes to be part of the 8 percent.

After studying forestry and working in pharmaceuticals, Franny left what she calls the 'unhealthcare industry' and moved into agricultural education and activism, eventually becoming the first female farmer to plant hemp in North Carolina in 75 years. She's since grown from farming her own hemp and running a single CBD store in Asheville, N.C. to developing a high-end hemp product line and seeing Franny's Farmacy franchises in six states. She's continued to innovate with products like her hemp honey and pasta. And she's built meaningful partnerships with everyone from local farmers to celebrities, including fashion designer Christian Siriano, who's about to start selling Franny’s products in his own stores.

Get your summer issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and find your nearest in-person retailer at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

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Check out our new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56569033Fri, 25 Aug 2023 08:20:02 +0000Different LeafIn honor of National Women's Equality Day on August 26th, we're exploring what it takes to make it as one of the very few female CEOs in the legal cannabis and CBD industry. Across all US industries, women hold around 30 percent of CEO and C-suite...
Across all US industries, women hold around 30 percent of CEO and C-suite positions. But in the cannabis industry, women only hold 22 percent of C-suite roles and just 8 percent of CEO titles. So how can more women successfully lead in a young, semi-legal industry like cannabis and CBD?

This episode, host Brit Smith sits down with the so-called 'Dolly Part of hemp,' Franny Tacy, the founder and CEO of Franny’s Farmacy, to find out what it takes to be part of the 8 percent.

After studying forestry and working in pharmaceuticals, Franny left what she calls the 'unhealthcare industry' and moved into agricultural education and activism, eventually becoming the first female farmer to plant hemp in North Carolina in 75 years. She's since grown from farming her own hemp and running a single CBD store in Asheville, N.C. to developing a high-end hemp product line and seeing Franny's Farmacy franchises in six states. She's continued to innovate with products like her hemp honey and pasta. And she's built meaningful partnerships with everyone from local farmers to celebrities, including fashion designer Christian Siriano, who's about to start selling Franny’s products in his own stores.

Get your summer issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and find your nearest in-person retailer at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Find us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out our new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>1772asheville,cannabis,career,cbd,ceo,c-suite,farmer,farming,female,health,hemp,industry,leader,leadership,magazine,medicine,nc,northcarolina,wellness,womenfalse67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pot-for-ptsd-with-army-special-ops-veteran-philip-lafountaine--56505186TW: Suicide -- For Veterans in crisis, call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1

The staff at Veterans Affairs Hospital do the hard work of treating our war veterans. But staff shortages and long wait times mean many vets still don’t get the care they need for the physical and mental issues associated with military life.

As medical marijuana laws expand, more veterans are seeing MMJ doctors patch the gap in their healthcare needs. A growing number of vets report finding cannabis helps with PTSD, pain, anxiety, depression, and other service-related ailments. But cannabis is still federally illegal, and we're a long way off seeing it prescribed by VA doctors.

In this episode, host (and veteran spouse) Brit Smith welcomes former Army Staff Sergeant Philip Lafountaine, the head of Retail and Security at 6Bricks dispensary in Springfield, Mass., to talk about how cannabis can help military veterans.

SSG Lafountaine is a husband and father of three. Just a few years ago, he was a Team Sergeant in the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Special Operations: Airborne), with the 1st Special Forces Command in Fort Bragg, N.C. But none of that seemed to shake him. It wasn't until he was leaving the military that he started dealing with severe panic attacks, crippling anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Like millions of other veterans, Philip found cannabis was the only thing that helped him adjust to civilian life.

Brit and Philip discuss his military experience, his transition into life after the Army, the medicines and therapies that did and didn't work for him at the VA, and how he found cannabis to be the perfect medicine and community to help him survive suicidal thoughts and deep depression. Now, as part of the leadership team at 6Bricks dispensary in Springfield, he helps to individually guide fellow veterans and other adult cannabis consumers so they can also find the perfect cannabis products to help better their own lives.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BrittheBritish


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The staff at Veterans Affairs Hospital do the hard work of treating our war veterans. But staff shortages and long wait times mean many vets still don’t get the care they need for the physical and mental issues associated with military life.

As medical marijuana laws expand, more veterans are seeing MMJ doctors patch the gap in their healthcare needs. A growing number of vets report finding cannabis helps with PTSD, pain, anxiety, depression, and other service-related ailments. But cannabis is still federally illegal, and we're a long way off seeing it prescribed by VA doctors.

In this episode, host (and veteran spouse) Brit Smith welcomes former Army Staff Sergeant Philip Lafountaine, the head of Retail and Security at 6Bricks dispensary in Springfield, Mass., to talk about how cannabis can help military veterans.

SSG Lafountaine is a husband and father of three. Just a few years ago, he was a Team Sergeant in the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Special Operations: Airborne), with the 1st Special Forces Command in Fort Bragg, N.C. But none of that seemed to shake him. It wasn't until he was leaving the military that he started dealing with severe panic attacks, crippling anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Like millions of other veterans, Philip found cannabis was the only thing that helped him adjust to civilian life.

Brit and Philip discuss his military experience, his transition into life after the Army, the medicines and therapies that did and didn't work for him at the VA, and how he found cannabis to be the perfect medicine and community to help him survive suicidal thoughts and deep depression. Now, as part of the leadership team at 6Bricks dispensary in Springfield, he helps to individually guide fellow veterans and other adult cannabis consumers so they can also find the perfect cannabis products to help better their own lives.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BrittheBritish


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Of course, getting lost in comics and jumping in a mosh pit each requires a different kind of buzz. To help their fans have the ideal experience no matter what they're doing, the iconic fantasy/sci-fi brand Heavy Metal has started pairing its adult comics, graphic novels, and collectible cards with experience-focused cannabis strains, grown by Berkshire Roots in western Massachusetts.

In this episode, host Brit Smith sits down with Tommy Coriale, President and Head of Studio at Heavy Metal, to chat about the history of Heavy Metal magazine and its super-stoner 80s movie, how they figured out that so many HM fans also love pot, and how cannabis enhances our connection with mind-bending, experimental art as we see in their books.

They also discuss smoking to enjoy live concerts, how pairing movies and marijuana can help us get lost in a story, and Tommy explains what kinds of futuristic stoner-experiences Heavy Metal has in store with Augmented Reality for fans who smoke their top-notch weed.

Get your issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BrittheBritish]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56407663Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:20:01 +0000Different LeafCannabis, comic books, and loud music are all a means of escape. Plus, certain strains really amplify how we experience art, stories, and songs. So it's no surprise that if you’re into comics, fantasy novels, or rock music, research suggests you’re...
Of course, getting lost in comics and jumping in a mosh pit each requires a different kind of buzz. To help their fans have the ideal experience no matter what they're doing, the iconic fantasy/sci-fi brand Heavy Metal has started pairing its adult comics, graphic novels, and collectible cards with experience-focused cannabis strains, grown by Berkshire Roots in western Massachusetts.

In this episode, host Brit Smith sits down with Tommy Coriale, President and Head of Studio at Heavy Metal, to chat about the history of Heavy Metal magazine and its super-stoner 80s movie, how they figured out that so many HM fans also love pot, and how cannabis enhances our connection with mind-bending, experimental art as we see in their books.

They also discuss smoking to enjoy live concerts, how pairing movies and marijuana can help us get lost in a story, and Tommy explains what kinds of futuristic stoner-experiences Heavy Metal has in store with Augmented Reality for fans who smoke their top-notch weed.

Get your issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BrittheBritish]]>1786420,adult,art,book,cannabis,comic,comicon,coriale,graphic,heavy,heavymetal,magazine,marijuana,metal,movie,music,novel,stoner,tommy,weedtrue65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-stoner-city-guide-to-chicago-portland-san-francisco--56358444
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Different Leaf magazine's cannabis travel writers about the coolest pot shops, lounges, sights, and hidden gems in The Bay, The Windy City, and Portlandia.

First, writer Hannah Vyosky tells us about Chicago's must-see dispensaries, like Ivy Hall with its Great Gatsby vibe. She covers where visitors can consume weed without getting in trouble and offers up some lesser-known stoner experiences like picnics with the Dorothy and Toto statues in Oz Park, indulging your munchies at the global McDonald’s, and exploring the city's famed Roman bathhouses.

Then, writer Meena Thiruvengadum takes us on a tour of the essential stoner spots in the thriving hippie city of Portland, Oregon. She discusses the most worthwhile dispensaries like the Electric Lettuce, what to expect on the Portlandia bus tour, how to find the best beaches and hikes around the city, and where to get amazing wake-and-bake food like Gravy's french toast the size of your head.

Finally, writer Carly Fisher delves into the best stops on the dispensary crawl through San Francisco's Castro District, where the legalization movement first began. She names some favorite consumption lounges, like the Barbary Coast draped in plush dark reds in a nod to the old Victorian era of San Fran. And she highlights the Bay's best outdoor experiences like the Oakland Cannabis Trail to the east and the Redwood forests to the north.

Read our city guide by Hannah, Meena, and Carly starting on page 36 in the summer 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com or at thousands of in-person retailers. Find your local seller at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out our new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56358444Fri, 04 Aug 2023 08:20:02 +0000Different LeafChicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; and Portland, OR: Three tourist hotspots known for their cannabis culture. With so many themed dispensaries, cool experiences, and fantastic food in each state, where should canna-curious travelers start when picking...
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Different Leaf magazine's cannabis travel writers about the coolest pot shops, lounges, sights, and hidden gems in The Bay, The Windy City, and Portlandia.

First, writer Hannah Vyosky tells us about Chicago's must-see dispensaries, like Ivy Hall with its Great Gatsby vibe. She covers where visitors can consume weed without getting in trouble and offers up some lesser-known stoner experiences like picnics with the Dorothy and Toto statues in Oz Park, indulging your munchies at the global McDonald’s, and exploring the city's famed Roman bathhouses.

Then, writer Meena Thiruvengadum takes us on a tour of the essential stoner spots in the thriving hippie city of Portland, Oregon. She discusses the most worthwhile dispensaries like the Electric Lettuce, what to expect on the Portlandia bus tour, how to find the best beaches and hikes around the city, and where to get amazing wake-and-bake food like Gravy's french toast the size of your head.

Finally, writer Carly Fisher delves into the best stops on the dispensary crawl through San Francisco's Castro District, where the legalization movement first began. She names some favorite consumption lounges, like the Barbary Coast draped in plush dark reds in a nod to the old Victorian era of San Fran. And she highlights the Bay's best outdoor experiences like the Oakland Cannabis Trail to the east and the Redwood forests to the north.

Read our city guide by Hannah, Meena, and Carly starting on page 36 in the summer 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com or at thousands of in-person retailers. Find your local seller at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out our new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>2592california,cannabis,chicago,city,francisco,guide,illinois,magazine,marijuana,oregon,portland,san,stoner,tour,tourism,tourist,travel,traveling,weedfalse64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drug-kingpin-to-dispensary-ceo-with-coss-marte--56215510
So what’s life like now for legacy dealers who can bring legal cannabis shops to their neighborhoods? And what did they have to build and go through to get us cannabis before there was a legal market?

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Coss Marte, a formerly incarcerated New York City drug kingpin who is now the CEO of CONBUD; NYC’s first cannabis dispensaries that will soon be staffed entirely by formerly incarcerated individuals.

Coss discusses his upbringing in NYC’s lower east side, and how he ran a multi-million dollar drug delivery network that led to his 7-year-stint in New York’s notorious Rikers Island Prison where he continued dealing and endured solitary confinement.

Coss talks about why he set up CONBODY; a fitness regime that got New Yorkers into shape like they do in prison, what he's done to get back into the cannabis industry now it's legal in his city, and which legacy strains he's bringing back to his neighborhood with his two CONBUD cannabis stores, which are set to open at the end of the summer in the Bronx and the Lower East Side.

Get your issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out our new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56215510Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:20:02 +0000Different LeafBefore states started legalizing weed shops, most of the legacy growers, transporters, and dealers who got arrested for running the underground cannabis economy were Black and brown entrepreneurial-minded men trying to make a better life for...
So what’s life like now for legacy dealers who can bring legal cannabis shops to their neighborhoods? And what did they have to build and go through to get us cannabis before there was a legal market?

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Coss Marte, a formerly incarcerated New York City drug kingpin who is now the CEO of CONBUD; NYC’s first cannabis dispensaries that will soon be staffed entirely by formerly incarcerated individuals.

Coss discusses his upbringing in NYC’s lower east side, and how he ran a multi-million dollar drug delivery network that led to his 7-year-stint in New York’s notorious Rikers Island Prison where he continued dealing and endured solitary confinement.

Coss talks about why he set up CONBODY; a fitness regime that got New Yorkers into shape like they do in prison, what he's done to get back into the cannabis industry now it's legal in his city, and which legacy strains he's bringing back to his neighborhood with his two CONBUD cannabis stores, which are set to open at the end of the summer in the Bronx and the Lower East Side.

Get your issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out our new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>1772bronx,cannabis,con,conbody,conbud,convict,coss,equity,excon,incarcerated,incarceration,jail,lowereastside,marte,new,nyc,prison,rikers,social,yorkfalse63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indigenous-cannabis-rights-with-mary-jane-oatman-santiago-rodriguez-tarditi--56169557
It wasn't until 2013 when Washington and Colorado legalized medical marijuana that Native American leaders reopened the discussion on tribal sovereignty regarding cannabis legalization. Soon, hundreds of tribal nations voted to allow the resurgence of hemp and cannabis on their reservations. But even a decade later, indigenous people in cannabis still face issues like illegal federal raids, state pushback, and a lack of access to capital.

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to leading Native American cannabis advocate Mary Jane Oatman, founder of the National Indigenous Cannabis Coalition and Tribal Hemp and Cannabis (THC) magazine. Mary Jane discusses her family's history with the plant, her community's experience working towards tribal sovereignty, and what she's doing to ensure the soon-to-be nationwide cannabis industry isn’t totally colonized as well.

Then, Brit talks to Different Leaf writer Santiago Rodiguez-Tarditi about his latest article on the importance of Mary Jane's work for indigenous communities worldwide.

You can read Santiago's profile on Mary Jane Oatman and her work in the new summer issue of Different Leaf magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com or find your nearest in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out our new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56169557Fri, 21 Jul 2023 08:20:02 +0000Different LeafIndigenous American tribes have used cannabis and hemp for rope, fabric, medicine, and spiritual use since the mid-1500s. But by the 1800s, they were forcibly separated from the plant by the US federal government, which illegally raided reservation...
It wasn't until 2013 when Washington and Colorado legalized medical marijuana that Native American leaders reopened the discussion on tribal sovereignty regarding cannabis legalization. Soon, hundreds of tribal nations voted to allow the resurgence of hemp and cannabis on their reservations. But even a decade later, indigenous people in cannabis still face issues like illegal federal raids, state pushback, and a lack of access to capital.

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to leading Native American cannabis advocate Mary Jane Oatman, founder of the National Indigenous Cannabis Coalition and Tribal Hemp and Cannabis (THC) magazine. Mary Jane discusses her family's history with the plant, her community's experience working towards tribal sovereignty, and what she's doing to ensure the soon-to-be nationwide cannabis industry isn’t totally colonized as well.

Then, Brit talks to Different Leaf writer Santiago Rodiguez-Tarditi about his latest article on the importance of Mary Jane's work for indigenous communities worldwide.

You can read Santiago's profile on Mary Jane Oatman and her work in the new summer issue of Different Leaf magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com or find your nearest in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

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In this episode, host Brit Smith delves into the so-called 'Bougiest 4/20 Experience in the US' with Different Leaf magazine's food and cannabis writer Chala June. Chala discusses their latest article for Different Leaf; "Bud and Breakfast," all about the experience of attending Cannescape's overnight dining event in California's Napa Valley, led by Chopped 420 champion Chef Solomon Johnson.

Chala talks about what it was like to be a part of Chef Johnson’s fine-infused dinner and breakfast, staying overnight at Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort and Mineral Spring in the heart of wine country, connecting with other like-minded stoners, and taking in the views, the pool, and the spa, all while the cannabis set in.

They also cover how Chef Solomon involves cannabis when creating and plating foods, how the energy of a dining experience changes when it includes an overnight stay, and what Chala sees as the future for high-end infused dining and travel experiences.

Get your summer 2023 Travel + Cannabis issue of Different Leaf magazine at differentleaf.com or find your nearest in-person retailer at differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand -- and read up on Chala's experience with Cannescape and Chef Solomon Johnson on page 46.

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Check out our new merch line at xdifferentleaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56091824Fri, 14 Jul 2023 08:20:02 +0000Different LeafEach summer, indulgent new cannabis, and dining-centric travel experience pop up all over the world. So what's a good place to start if you love to travel, appreciate really good food, and want cannabis to be at the center of your vacation experience?...
In this episode, host Brit Smith delves into the so-called 'Bougiest 4/20 Experience in the US' with Different Leaf magazine's food and cannabis writer Chala June. Chala discusses their latest article for Different Leaf; "Bud and Breakfast," all about the experience of attending Cannescape's overnight dining event in California's Napa Valley, led by Chopped 420 champion Chef Solomon Johnson.

Chala talks about what it was like to be a part of Chef Johnson’s fine-infused dinner and breakfast, staying overnight at Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort and Mineral Spring in the heart of wine country, connecting with other like-minded stoners, and taking in the views, the pool, and the spa, all while the cannabis set in.

They also cover how Chef Solomon involves cannabis when creating and plating foods, how the energy of a dining experience changes when it includes an overnight stay, and what Chala sees as the future for high-end infused dining and travel experiences.

Get your summer 2023 Travel + Cannabis issue of Different Leaf magazine at differentleaf.com or find your nearest in-person retailer at differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand -- and read up on Chala's experience with Cannescape and Chef Solomon Johnson on page 46.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

Check out our new merch line at xdifferentleaf.com]]>1954420,california,cannabis,chala,culture,dining,dinner,event,experience,fine,finedining,getaway,highend,luxury,marijuana,napa,resort,stay,vacation,valleyfalse61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/music-marijuana-part-1-jazz-edibles--54449249
Carolyn's vegan THC treats were immediately in high demand with her fellow music lovers, and @loudgirlgoodies was born. Seven years later, Carolyn is now baking above-ground in Taunton, Massachusetts, and her cookies are selling out again - this time on dispensary shelves. And she's still using cannabis to inspire new songs and get comfortable in front of a crowd.

In this episode, host Brit Smith goes on the road to join Carolyn in the kitchen and talks about how using cannabis changes her relationship with music, from writing to listening to performing. Then they discuss the history of jazz and cannabis, and how the War on Drugs was designed in part as a way for the US government to suppress Black people from communing joyfully in jazz clubs in the 1930s.

Carolyn also talks about the different experiences of smoking and eating edibles as a musician, the creative benefits of both using and taking breaks from weed and how she finds cannabis best works to help her get in the zone when she composes music. Finally, Brit tries some @loudgirlgoodies chocolate chip cookies and heads to Somerville to hear Carolyn play with her new band The Morning Kind.

Get your spring issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer under the subscribe and shop tab.

Order your artist-designed Different Leaf merch now at xDifferentLeaf.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

We'll be back in mid-July for our summer season!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54449249Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:20:01 +0000Different LeafAs a teen in Cincinnati, singer/pianist Carolyn Alexander realized what many other musicians know; that cannabis can help with creativity, focus, and performance anxiety. In 2016, Carolyn started selling her homemade infused baked goods at local gigs...
Carolyn's vegan THC treats were immediately in high demand with her fellow music lovers, and @loudgirlgoodies was born. Seven years later, Carolyn is now baking above-ground in Taunton, Massachusetts, and her cookies are selling out again - this time on dispensary shelves. And she's still using cannabis to inspire new songs and get comfortable in front of a crowd.

In this episode, host Brit Smith goes on the road to join Carolyn in the kitchen and talks about how using cannabis changes her relationship with music, from writing to listening to performing. Then they discuss the history of jazz and cannabis, and how the War on Drugs was designed in part as a way for the US government to suppress Black people from communing joyfully in jazz clubs in the 1930s.

Carolyn also talks about the different experiences of smoking and eating edibles as a musician, the creative benefits of both using and taking breaks from weed and how she finds cannabis best works to help her get in the zone when she composes music. Finally, Brit tries some @loudgirlgoodies chocolate chip cookies and heads to Somerville to hear Carolyn play with her new band The Morning Kind.

Get your spring issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer under the subscribe and shop tab.

Order your artist-designed Different Leaf merch now at xDifferentLeaf.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

We'll be back in mid-July for our summer season!]]>1629420,anxiety,berklee,cannabis,carolyn,college,cookies,creative,creativity,drugs,high,jazz,loudgirl,marijuana,music,musician,performance,stoned,warondrugs,weedfalse510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-seeds-to-shelves-how-cannabis-products-get-to-us--54140352
In this episode, host Brit Smith visits a farm in Salem, NY, to see where the journey begins for the plants that eventually turn into pre-rolls, infused lotions, gummies, and tinctures for oHHo cannabis and CBD company. Brit follows farmer Chris George around the co-located farmland to discover how his hemp and cannabis seeds are selected, how the clones are formed, and how he grows different plants for different oHHo products year-round inside insulated greenhouses.

Then, Brit chats with the co-founder of oHHo Tim McDonald to learn what happens to the plants Chris grows once they leave the farm. Tim and Brit discuss the cutting and curing stages, the manufacturing processes, the testing, packaging, and transportation of oHHo's final products, and the importance of connecting with the dispensary's budtenders who act as the last link in the chain from farm to consumer.

Learn more at weareohho.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

Get your spring cultural issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54140352Fri, 09 Jun 2023 08:20:01 +0000Different LeafWhen we buy our cannabis products at dispensaries, we don't always think about what it takes to get them there. In reality, there's a huge web of workers behind the scenes who each play a part in turning cannabis seeds into the huge range of legal...
In this episode, host Brit Smith visits a farm in Salem, NY, to see where the journey begins for the plants that eventually turn into pre-rolls, infused lotions, gummies, and tinctures for oHHo cannabis and CBD company. Brit follows farmer Chris George around the co-located farmland to discover how his hemp and cannabis seeds are selected, how the clones are formed, and how he grows different plants for different oHHo products year-round inside insulated greenhouses.

Then, Brit chats with the co-founder of oHHo Tim McDonald to learn what happens to the plants Chris grows once they leave the farm. Tim and Brit discuss the cutting and curing stages, the manufacturing processes, the testing, packaging, and transportation of oHHo's final products, and the importance of connecting with the dispensary's budtenders who act as the last link in the chain from farm to consumer.

Learn more at weareohho.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

Get your spring cultural issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com]]>1809420,agriculture,cannabis,ecology,farm,farmer,farming,hemp,land,luxury,manufacturing,marijuana,newyork,ny,nyc,ohho,product,salem,smoking,weedfalse59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moving-from-recreational-to-medical-with-cancer-survivor-sara-payan--54067021
Seasoned stoners might know where to start when consuming to treat an ailment. But for new or returning consumers, picking the products that might work best for you is not easy.

So how can we transition from using cannabis casually or recreationally to using it regularly and intentionally to help heal our bodies?

This week, host Brit Smith talks to Sara Payan, an award-winning cannabis educator, policy advocate, and author, who switched from smoking cannabis for relaxation to using it for the side effects of chemotherapy for stage 3 colon cancer.

Brit and Sara discuss her experience changing from consuming for pleasure to consuming for pain, and how cannabis and CBD help many cancer patients with nausea, appetite issues, physical pain, depression, and anxiety.

They also cover what kind of cannabis products Sara found worked best for her cancer-related problems, how she now educates doctors, policymakers, and new medical consumers on picking products and dosages, and why budtender training is so important to fill the gap between wellness consumers and recreational sales.

Find out more about Sara on her cannabis education podcast – Planted with Sara Payan.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

Get your cultural issue of Different Leaf the Magazine on thousands of shelves across the US and Canada, or at DifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54067021Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:20:01 +0000Different LeafMany of us first tried weed when we were teenagers for the pure joy of being high. But as we age and start facing aches, pains, and more severe health issues, cannabis may play a very different role in our lives as an everyday medicine. Seasoned...
Seasoned stoners might know where to start when consuming to treat an ailment. But for new or returning consumers, picking the products that might work best for you is not easy.

So how can we transition from using cannabis casually or recreationally to using it regularly and intentionally to help heal our bodies?

This week, host Brit Smith talks to Sara Payan, an award-winning cannabis educator, policy advocate, and author, who switched from smoking cannabis for relaxation to using it for the side effects of chemotherapy for stage 3 colon cancer.

Brit and Sara discuss her experience changing from consuming for pleasure to consuming for pain, and how cannabis and CBD help many cancer patients with nausea, appetite issues, physical pain, depression, and anxiety.

They also cover what kind of cannabis products Sara found worked best for her cancer-related problems, how she now educates doctors, policymakers, and new medical consumers on picking products and dosages, and why budtender training is so important to fill the gap between wellness consumers and recreational sales.

Find out more about Sara on her cannabis education podcast – Planted with Sara Payan.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

Get your cultural issue of Different Leaf the Magazine on thousands of shelves across the US and Canada, or at DifferentLeaf.com]]>1823budtender,california,cancer,cannabis,cbd,dispensary,education,health,magazine,marijuana,medical,medicine,oncologist,oncology,payan,plant,sara,survivor,thc,wellnessfalse58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-m-high-right-now-campaign-with-the-cannabis-media-council-s-amy-deneson--53998932
So what can the cannabis industry do to help lift the stigma, foster an economic climate in which legal companies can really thrive, and end the moratorium on cannabis advertising?

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Amy Deneson from the Cannabis Media Council about their new nationwide campaign "I'm High Right Now," which is aimed at opening up cannabis-related conversations between generations and pushing back against the negative stigma of cannabis consumers.

Brit and Amy fully take part in the “I’m High Right Now” campaign by getting stoned together mid-podcast and discussing how very normal cannabis has become! They talk about the historical need for a nationwide destigmatization campaign, how the CMC's ads are sparking meaningful conversations with elders on cannabis and the role of joy in our lives, how the Council came up with the language and images in their provocative ads, and why they connected with one of the nation’s largest media empires; Hearst Media.


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Find us online at DifferentLeaf.com and xDifferentLeaf.com

Find the CMC's latest pro-cannabis ad in the back of the latest issue of Different Leaf magazine, available for purchase at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53998932Fri, 26 May 2023 08:20:01 +0000Different LeafThere's a serious lack of advertising options for cannabis companies. Marketing on TV, radio, and even in shop windows is largely banned across the US. That means the industry can't easily educate curious customers on what's changed since they were...
So what can the cannabis industry do to help lift the stigma, foster an economic climate in which legal companies can really thrive, and end the moratorium on cannabis advertising?

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Amy Deneson from the Cannabis Media Council about their new nationwide campaign "I'm High Right Now," which is aimed at opening up cannabis-related conversations between generations and pushing back against the negative stigma of cannabis consumers.

Brit and Amy fully take part in the “I’m High Right Now” campaign by getting stoned together mid-podcast and discussing how very normal cannabis has become! They talk about the historical need for a nationwide destigmatization campaign, how the CMC's ads are sparking meaningful conversations with elders on cannabis and the role of joy in our lives, how the Council came up with the language and images in their provocative ads, and why they connected with one of the nation’s largest media empires; Hearst Media.


Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish

Find us online at DifferentLeaf.com and xDifferentLeaf.com

Find the CMC's latest pro-cannabis ad in the back of the latest issue of Different Leaf magazine, available for purchase at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand]]>2399420,ad,advertising,audience,cannabis,cmc,commercial,conversation,council,hearst,high,law,marijuana,marketing,media,policy,pot,stigma,stoned,weedfalse57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quitting-tobacco-with-cbd-or-cannabis-an-experiment--53925653
This episode, host Brit Smith talks to three people who try to quit smoking tobacco by switching for either high-CBD or low-THC cigarettes. They cover the recent research into why CBD may help curb nicotine cravings, they discuss their individual experiences with switching their smokes, and whether they think taking part in the experiment could eventually help them kick tobacco for good.

First, Brit talks to Mark, a writer who covered his experience switching to smoking hemp in the second issue of Different Leaf Magazine. Then, Brit hears from Madi, a French chef in England who tries Bogart hemp cigarettes as a replacement for rolling tobacco. Finally, Brit chats with Drew in Boston, a veteran who tries switching to Farnsworth Fine Cannabis cigarettes with around 12% THC.

Get your cultural issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53925653Fri, 19 May 2023 08:20:02 +0000Different LeafMore than 28 million adults in the US smoke tobacco cigarettes, and research suggests those who want to quit make an average of 30 attempts before they successfully stop smoking. With hemp and cannabis now available in packs of filtered pre-rolls in...
This episode, host Brit Smith talks to three people who try to quit smoking tobacco by switching for either high-CBD or low-THC cigarettes. They cover the recent research into why CBD may help curb nicotine cravings, they discuss their individual experiences with switching their smokes, and whether they think taking part in the experiment could eventually help them kick tobacco for good.

First, Brit talks to Mark, a writer who covered his experience switching to smoking hemp in the second issue of Different Leaf Magazine. Then, Brit hears from Madi, a French chef in England who tries Bogart hemp cigarettes as a replacement for rolling tobacco. Finally, Brit chats with Drew in Boston, a veteran who tries switching to Farnsworth Fine Cannabis cigarettes with around 12% THC.

Get your cultural issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish]]>2383addict,addiction,cannabis,cbd,craving,cravings,experiment,health,hemp,nicotine,quit,quitter,quitting,smoke,smoker,smokers,smoking,thc,tobacco,wellnessfalse56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hemp-a-fashion-powerhouse-with-korto-momolu--53808208
For NYFW spring 2020, Project Runway superstar Korto Momolu connected with the Colorado-based organization Women Grow to create a collection of 26 pieces that would help destigmatize cannabis and hemp. From athleisure to eveningwear, Korto showcased eco-friendly and sustainable fabrics like hemp, cork, and linen, all through pieces designed to spark a conversation on the growing acceptance of cannabis.

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Korto about fashion's role in cannabis culture and hemp's role in the sustainable fashion movement. They discuss how the stigma of hemp and cannabis influenced Korto's designs, how she worked with the hemp fabric to make it appear soft and fashionable, and how choosing natural fibers can fuel the growing eco-friendly fashion movement.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Get your copy of the spring cultural issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and find your nearest in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53808208Fri, 12 May 2023 08:20:01 +0000Different LeafNew York Fashion Week is one of the most significant events in the world for designers to showcase their collections and set new trends. As cannabis legalization spreads, designers are rethinking what hemp can do for clothing, especially regarding...
For NYFW spring 2020, Project Runway superstar Korto Momolu connected with the Colorado-based organization Women Grow to create a collection of 26 pieces that would help destigmatize cannabis and hemp. From athleisure to eveningwear, Korto showcased eco-friendly and sustainable fabrics like hemp, cork, and linen, all through pieces designed to spark a conversation on the growing acceptance of cannabis.

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Korto about fashion's role in cannabis culture and hemp's role in the sustainable fashion movement. They discuss how the stigma of hemp and cannabis influenced Korto's designs, how she worked with the hemp fabric to make it appear soft and fashionable, and how choosing natural fibers can fuel the growing eco-friendly fashion movement.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Get your copy of the spring cultural issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and find your nearest in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand]]>1560cannabis,cbd,clothes,clothing,design,designer,fabric,fashion,hemp,korto,momolu,newyork,nyc,nyfw,project,runway,sewing,siriano,style,thcfalse55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stoned-supper-clubs-with-chef-hawaii-mike-salman--53733763
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks with Chef "Hawaii" Mike Salman, founder of Chef for Higher in Brooklyn, New York, about what goes into hosting dope multi-course fine dining experiences.

He discusses how legalization affected his dinners – which have been going on since before New York state legalized weed – and covers how they design their menus, which are curated for each supper club event. They also discuss infusing cannabis as another ingredient to elevate the dining experience and picking the perfect dosages of THC and CBD.

Then they dig into the importance of education and empowerment during the meals, and how Chef for Higher is melding the feelings of celebration, tradition, and community all with the help of the cannabis plant.

Read more on Chef Hawaii Mike and his team on page 54 in the latest cultural spring issue of Different Leaf the magazine, available at differentleaf.com, and on shelves across the US and Canada - go to DifferentLeaf.com and find the subscribe and shop tab to find your local in-person retailer.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out DifferentLeaf.com and xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53733763Fri, 05 May 2023 08:20:01 +0000Different LeafInfused dinner clubs have grown in popularity as the perfect way to connect over cannabinoids and cuisine. In recent years, the speakeasy-style suppers have come above ground, offering more consumers the chance to eat their greens and bond with their...
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks with Chef "Hawaii" Mike Salman, founder of Chef for Higher in Brooklyn, New York, about what goes into hosting dope multi-course fine dining experiences.

He discusses how legalization affected his dinners – which have been going on since before New York state legalized weed – and covers how they design their menus, which are curated for each supper club event. They also discuss infusing cannabis as another ingredient to elevate the dining experience and picking the perfect dosages of THC and CBD.

Then they dig into the importance of education and empowerment during the meals, and how Chef for Higher is melding the feelings of celebration, tradition, and community all with the help of the cannabis plant.

Read more on Chef Hawaii Mike and his team on page 54 in the latest cultural spring issue of Different Leaf the magazine, available at differentleaf.com, and on shelves across the US and Canada - go to DifferentLeaf.com and find the subscribe and shop tab to find your local in-person retailer.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out DifferentLeaf.com and xDifferentLeaf.com]]>2052420,cannabis,cbd,chef,cook,cooking,cuisine,dining,dinner,edible,edibles,fine,food,marijuana,newyork,nyc,pot,supper,thc,weedfalse54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cannabis-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas--53673218
As host Brit Smith discovers on her road trip around the Lone Star State, Texas now boasts several high-end dispensaries, CBD cafes, and community events. Brit visits Mary Jae Dispensary in Austin, where consumers can smell the different kinds of hemp flower before buying, pick from a world-class selection of pipes and lifestyle products, and join their social club to come together with other canna-curious Texans for toke and twerk classes or puff and paint nights, without fear of the law.

Brit also learns about the state of medical marijuana in Texas with Denton-based medical advocate Chris ‘Gramps’ Grisolia, Political Director of Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition John Baucum, GoodBlends Dispensary’s Community Outreach Manager Terrence Baugh, and Texas state Rep. John Rosenthal.

Get your issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BrittheBritish]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53673218Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:20:01 +0000Different LeafSince hemp was legalized in 2018, Texans have been able to buy almost all the same products consumers can get in fully legal states; flower, vapes, edibles, drinks, topicals, and tinctures, albeit with very low levels of THC. Like many other states...
As host Brit Smith discovers on her road trip around the Lone Star State, Texas now boasts several high-end dispensaries, CBD cafes, and community events. Brit visits Mary Jae Dispensary in Austin, where consumers can smell the different kinds of hemp flower before buying, pick from a world-class selection of pipes and lifestyle products, and join their social club to come together with other canna-curious Texans for toke and twerk classes or puff and paint nights, without fear of the law.

Brit also learns about the state of medical marijuana in Texas with Denton-based medical advocate Chris ‘Gramps’ Grisolia, Political Director of Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition John Baucum, GoodBlends Dispensary’s Community Outreach Manager Terrence Baugh, and Texas state Rep. John Rosenthal.

Get your issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BrittheBritish]]>3613austin,cannabis,cbd,dallas,democrat,hemp,houston,jae,law,lone,mary,medical,medicine,republican,star,texan,texas,thc,waco,wellnessfalse53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evolution-of-canna-journalism-with-fmr-denver-post-editor-ricardo-baca--53539164
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to the founder of The Cannabist, Ricardo Baca, about how the US mainstream media's coverage of cannabis has evolved and impacted society and cannabis culture.

Brit and Ricardo talk about his experience being hired as the first US cannabis editor at the start of mainstream cannabis journalism. They discuss the stigma he faced on nightly talk shows, the kinds of stories he remembers covering, how his team chose what to cover and the right tone to use, and which articles got the most pushback and support.

They also talk about what Ricardo has seen change in how major outlets cover the cannabis industry and culture over the last decade, where he sees the future of cannabis culture going, how journalism plays a part in that growth, and what he's doing now with his marketing and PR firm Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Go to DifferentLeaf.com to get your copy of our latest magazine issue or to find your local in-person retailer.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53539164Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:00:02 +0000Different LeafIt's been ten years since Colorado first legalized adult-use weed. Over that decade, the way journalists and their audiences have related to cannabis has drastically changed. That's largely thanks to a crew of reporters at The Denver Post who, in...
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to the founder of The Cannabist, Ricardo Baca, about how the US mainstream media's coverage of cannabis has evolved and impacted society and cannabis culture.

Brit and Ricardo talk about his experience being hired as the first US cannabis editor at the start of mainstream cannabis journalism. They discuss the stigma he faced on nightly talk shows, the kinds of stories he remembers covering, how his team chose what to cover and the right tone to use, and which articles got the most pushback and support.

They also talk about what Ricardo has seen change in how major outlets cover the cannabis industry and culture over the last decade, where he sees the future of cannabis culture going, how journalism plays a part in that growth, and what he's doing now with his marketing and PR firm Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Go to DifferentLeaf.com to get your copy of our latest magazine issue or to find your local in-person retailer.]]>2284420,baca,cannabis,cannabist,denver,education,grasslands,journalism,journalist,mainstream,marijuana,media,news,newspaper,newsroom,reporter,reporting,ricardo,stoned,weedfalse52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-ice-cream-to-cannabis-with-shaleen-title-ben-cohen--53493869Welcome to spring 2023, and our 100th episode! We're excited to welcome our first guest host, former Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioner and social equity champion, and the CEO of the Parabola Center for Law & Policy, Shaleen Title.

In this episode, Shaleen finds out what small cannabis companies can learn from her dream guest, Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream and founder of the new cannabis non-profit Ben's Best Blnz.

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream has long been famous for supporting causes its founders care about, including cannabis legalization which specifically focuses on equity and justice for communities of color. Last year, Ben continued that mission by starting the Vermont-based nonprofit Ben’s Best Blnz, which specializes in growing cannabis with moderate levels of THC, and gives all profits to the state’s Black cannabis community and groups advocating for criminal justice reform.

Shaleen and Ben discuss how Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Company started, and how it stayed value-driven and community-focused despite going international. Ben opens up about his and Jerry's experience fighting off the wealthy Pillsbury Doughboy back in the 1980s, and he talks about what small cannabis companies today can learn from their success going up against big wealthy corporations.

Ben and Shaleen also discuss how, as massive cannabis companies start to act like they're locally owned, small cannabis companies can stay in business and remain focused on quality and community. They also talk about karma in business, building customer loyalty through aligned values, and their shared vision for the future of the cannabis industry.

Get your Spring 2023 issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and flip to page 36 to read more on Ben and Shaleen’s conversation, and to enjoy a rare early-day photo of Ben and Jerry from back in the 70s!

Find out more about our guests; Shaleen Title at parabolacenter.com and Ben Cohen at bensbest.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish
Got to DifferentLeaf.com to get your copy of our latest magazine issue.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53493869Fri, 14 Apr 2023 04:00:03 +0000Different LeafWelcome to spring 2023, and our 100th episode! We're excited to welcome our first guest host, former Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioner and social equity champion, and the CEO of the Parabola Center for Law & Policy, Shaleen Title. In...Welcome to spring 2023, and our 100th episode! We're excited to welcome our first guest host, former Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioner and social equity champion, and the CEO of the Parabola Center for Law & Policy, Shaleen Title.

In this episode, Shaleen finds out what small cannabis companies can learn from her dream guest, Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream and founder of the new cannabis non-profit Ben's Best Blnz.

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream has long been famous for supporting causes its founders care about, including cannabis legalization which specifically focuses on equity and justice for communities of color. Last year, Ben continued that mission by starting the Vermont-based nonprofit Ben’s Best Blnz, which specializes in growing cannabis with moderate levels of THC, and gives all profits to the state’s Black cannabis community and groups advocating for criminal justice reform.

Shaleen and Ben discuss how Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Company started, and how it stayed value-driven and community-focused despite going international. Ben opens up about his and Jerry's experience fighting off the wealthy Pillsbury Doughboy back in the 1980s, and he talks about what small cannabis companies today can learn from their success going up against big wealthy corporations.

Ben and Shaleen also discuss how, as massive cannabis companies start to act like they're locally owned, small cannabis companies can stay in business and remain focused on quality and community. They also talk about karma in business, building customer loyalty through aligned values, and their shared vision for the future of the cannabis industry.

Get your Spring 2023 issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and flip to page 36 to read more on Ben and Shaleen’s conversation, and to enjoy a rare early-day photo of Ben and Jerry from back in the 70s!

Find out more about our guests; Shaleen Title at parabolacenter.com and Ben Cohen at bensbest.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish
Got to DifferentLeaf.com to get your copy of our latest magazine issue.]]>3150ben,benjerry,business,cannabis,cbd,cohen,company,cream,entrepreneur,equity,ice,industry,justice,law,policy,reform,shaleen,small,title,vermontfalse51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queer-cannabis-club-4-buds-digest-magazine--53301337
Buds launched on 4/20 2021, covering aspects of queer culture like music, comedy, and drag through the lens of cannabis. Over the past seven issues, Mac and Ben have sat down for smoke sessions with some of the coolest gay stoner icons, including Bowen Yang, John Early, Sam Jay, and Amy Sedaris. Their latest issue is out now and features more dope queer stoners like King Princess, Angel Olson, and Laganja Estranga.

Brit talks to Mac and Ben about how they came together and envisioned Buds Digest, how NYC's gay culture influences the stories and aesthetic of the magazine, and how they get so many awesome queer stoners to spark up and open up.

That's it for our winter 2023 season! We'll be back around 4/20 with our spring season.

Find all issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your nearest in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out our new merch line at xdifferentleaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53301337Fri, 24 Mar 2023 04:00:02 +0000Different LeafIt's the fourth installment of the Queer Cannabis Club, where we highlight a fellow LGBTQ-led company in the cannabis space! In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Ben Tousley and Mac Malikowski, founders of Buds Digest, a delicious digital...
Buds launched on 4/20 2021, covering aspects of queer culture like music, comedy, and drag through the lens of cannabis. Over the past seven issues, Mac and Ben have sat down for smoke sessions with some of the coolest gay stoner icons, including Bowen Yang, John Early, Sam Jay, and Amy Sedaris. Their latest issue is out now and features more dope queer stoners like King Princess, Angel Olson, and Laganja Estranga.

Brit talks to Mac and Ben about how they came together and envisioned Buds Digest, how NYC's gay culture influences the stories and aesthetic of the magazine, and how they get so many awesome queer stoners to spark up and open up.

That's it for our winter 2023 season! We'll be back around 4/20 with our spring season.

Find all issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your nearest in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out our new merch line at xdifferentleaf.com]]>1478420,buds,cannabis,comedy,culture,digest,drag,gay,laganja,lgbt,lgbtq,lgbtqia,magazine,marijuana,newyork,nyc,queer,sedaris,stoner,yangfalsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seeing-through-the-smoke-with-dr-peter-grinspoon--53196059
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Dr. Peter Grinspoon about his forthcoming book “Seeing Through the Smoke: A Cannabis Specialist Untangles the Truth About Marijuana," which drops on 4/20.

In his new book, Peter continues the work his father started by taking an analytical, scholarly review of the world’s cannabis research to date, and discusses the known benefits and harms of the cannabis plant as a medicine.

Brit and Peter delve into some of the major topics in Peter's new book, like how cannabis works for pain, sleep, and PTSD, and the data on cannabis and psychosis, addiction, and autism.

They also break down the research on topics like whether cannabis really kills cancer, whether smoking weed really makes us lazy, and whether pot is really dangerous for those with schizophrenia in their families.

Peter also discusses what it was like growing up in the Grinspoon family, being surrounded by intellectuals who saw cannabis as a medicine and watching his own teenage brother use weed to help with the side effects of chemotherapy, while at the same time being taught about the 'dangers of his brain on drugs' at school.

Get a sneak peek of Dr. Grinspoon's new book "Seeing Through the Smoke" on page 44 of the Winter 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Find DL's new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53196059Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:00:02 +0000Different LeafIn 1971, Harvard psychiatry professor Dr. Lester Grinspoon was one of the first academics in America to propose that cannabis might be a useful medicine in his book 'Marihuana Reconsidered.' More than 50 years later, Lester's son Dr. Peter Grinspoon...
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Dr. Peter Grinspoon about his forthcoming book “Seeing Through the Smoke: A Cannabis Specialist Untangles the Truth About Marijuana," which drops on 4/20.

In his new book, Peter continues the work his father started by taking an analytical, scholarly review of the world’s cannabis research to date, and discusses the known benefits and harms of the cannabis plant as a medicine.

Brit and Peter delve into some of the major topics in Peter's new book, like how cannabis works for pain, sleep, and PTSD, and the data on cannabis and psychosis, addiction, and autism.

They also break down the research on topics like whether cannabis really kills cancer, whether smoking weed really makes us lazy, and whether pot is really dangerous for those with schizophrenia in their families.

Peter also discusses what it was like growing up in the Grinspoon family, being surrounded by intellectuals who saw cannabis as a medicine and watching his own teenage brother use weed to help with the side effects of chemotherapy, while at the same time being taught about the 'dangers of his brain on drugs' at school.

Get a sneak peek of Dr. Grinspoon's new book "Seeing Through the Smoke" on page 44 of the Winter 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Find DL's new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>2382420,addiction,autism,book,cancer,cannabis,doctor,grinspoon,health,marijuana,medical,medicine,pain,psychosis,ptsd,research,schitzophrenia,sleep,smoke,wellnessfalse410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tincture-medicine-the-old-fashioned-way-with-peter-glantz-of-howl-s--53136098
Now we're easing out of the prohibition era, cannabis-derived tinctures are popping up everywhere from medical dispensaries to gas stations and grocery stores. Of course, not all tincture is good. So if we want to use tincture as an everyday medicine as they did back in the day, what should we know about finding and using a quality medical cannabis tincture?

In this episode host Brit Smith talks to the founder of the most popular tincture company in Massachusetts, Peter Glantz from Howl’s Tincture. They discuss the 5,000-year-old history of making whole plant medicine, and how that history inspired the concoctions Peter now makes.

They also cover what ailments patients say are best treated with cannabis tinctures, how tincture helps with so many illnesses, how to dose yourself with different ratios of CBD to THC, the difference between extraction and infusion, and why the method of making the tincture should matter to medical patients.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Buy any issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstands

Find DL's new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53136098Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:00:02 +0000Different LeafBefore marijuana prohibition, the most popular form of consuming cannabis was through a tincture. Pharmacies across the US used to carry bottles of cannabis tincture on their shelves as the go-to medicine for Americans treating pain, nausea, insomnia,...
Now we're easing out of the prohibition era, cannabis-derived tinctures are popping up everywhere from medical dispensaries to gas stations and grocery stores. Of course, not all tincture is good. So if we want to use tincture as an everyday medicine as they did back in the day, what should we know about finding and using a quality medical cannabis tincture?

In this episode host Brit Smith talks to the founder of the most popular tincture company in Massachusetts, Peter Glantz from Howl’s Tincture. They discuss the 5,000-year-old history of making whole plant medicine, and how that history inspired the concoctions Peter now makes.

They also cover what ailments patients say are best treated with cannabis tinctures, how tincture helps with so many illnesses, how to dose yourself with different ratios of CBD to THC, the difference between extraction and infusion, and why the method of making the tincture should matter to medical patients.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Buy any issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstands

Find DL's new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>2063cannabis,extraction,health,holistic,howls,industry,infusion,marijuana,massachusetts,medical,medicine,mmj,natural,patient,patients,plant,rhode,tincture,wellness,wholefalse49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ok-ladies-now-let-s-get-information-with-dr-becky-lynn--53073855
People with uteruses say cannabis is an essential pain reliever each month, and it helps to lessen the hot flashes from menopause. Countless women also say it enhances their libidos and sexual experiences. But then some studies say cannabis is not the best option for those who are pregnant, trying to conceive or are on certain medications.

In this episode, host Brit Smith learns all about cannabis for women’s health with Dr. Becky Lynn, OBGYN, menopause specialist, sexual health expert, and the CEO and founder of Evora Women’s Health in St. Louis Missouri.

Dr. Lynn explains how females can use cannabis for pain associated with periods, endometriosis, chronic pelvic issues, and sleep and anxiety. She also covers what studies show about cannabis use for women trying to conceive, pregnant people who may want to try it for nausea or stress, and how it can be best used during menopause.

They also discuss how weed can increase sexual pleasure, and how to safely use infused cannabis oils, lotions, and lubricants to enhance the experience for women.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Buy any issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstands

Find DL's new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53073855Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:00:02 +0000Different LeafWomen have been switching their pharmaceutical meds for marijuana at a much higher rate than men, probably because of how well it works for the long list of issues females face in their lives. People with uteruses say cannabis is an essential pain...
People with uteruses say cannabis is an essential pain reliever each month, and it helps to lessen the hot flashes from menopause. Countless women also say it enhances their libidos and sexual experiences. But then some studies say cannabis is not the best option for those who are pregnant, trying to conceive or are on certain medications.

In this episode, host Brit Smith learns all about cannabis for women’s health with Dr. Becky Lynn, OBGYN, menopause specialist, sexual health expert, and the CEO and founder of Evora Women’s Health in St. Louis Missouri.

Dr. Lynn explains how females can use cannabis for pain associated with periods, endometriosis, chronic pelvic issues, and sleep and anxiety. She also covers what studies show about cannabis use for women trying to conceive, pregnant people who may want to try it for nausea or stress, and how it can be best used during menopause.

They also discuss how weed can increase sexual pleasure, and how to safely use infused cannabis oils, lotions, and lubricants to enhance the experience for women.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Buy any issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstands

Find DL's new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>1636420,cannabis,cbd,endometriosis,female,females,health,marijuana,medical,medicine,menopause,period,periods,pleasure,sex,sexual,thc,wellness,woman,womenfalse48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pets-cbd-with-angela-ardolino--52826872
In this episode, host (and double-dog mama) Brit Smith dives into the studies and incredible real-life results of treating animals with CBD with holistic pet expert Angela Ardolino.

After studying Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use at the University of Vermont, Angela started using CBD and hemp extracts to treat animals at her rescue farm in Florida. She's since been able to stop seizures, she's helped injured chickens in pain, and she’s even put four different kinds of cancer into remission in dogs, all by treating them with full-spectrum CBD.

Brit and Angela discuss how cannabis extracts work to keep us and our pets healthy, what kinds of animal ailments we can help with CBD, and whether we should be feeding our pups tincture or CBD dog treats.

They also cover how to know if CBD is ok to mix with other medications our pets might be on, and how to find your pet’s starting dose for common issues like anxiety before fireworks or storms.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish (including pics of her perfect pups!)

Buy any issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstands

Find DL's new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52826872Fri, 24 Feb 2023 05:00:02 +0000Different LeafAs pet parents, we'll do pretty much anything to help our fur babies feel better and age healthily. Whether they have joint pain, skin issues, anxiety, or more serious illnesses like cancer or epilepsy, there is proof that cannabis and mushroom...
In this episode, host (and double-dog mama) Brit Smith dives into the studies and incredible real-life results of treating animals with CBD with holistic pet expert Angela Ardolino.

After studying Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use at the University of Vermont, Angela started using CBD and hemp extracts to treat animals at her rescue farm in Florida. She's since been able to stop seizures, she's helped injured chickens in pain, and she’s even put four different kinds of cancer into remission in dogs, all by treating them with full-spectrum CBD.

Brit and Angela discuss how cannabis extracts work to keep us and our pets healthy, what kinds of animal ailments we can help with CBD, and whether we should be feeding our pups tincture or CBD dog treats.

They also cover how to know if CBD is ok to mix with other medications our pets might be on, and how to find your pet’s starting dose for common issues like anxiety before fireworks or storms.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish (including pics of her perfect pups!)

Buy any issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstands

Find DL's new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>2612angela,animal,animals,ardolino,cannabis,cat,cbd,dog,dogs,farm,health,holistic,marijuana,medical,medicine,pet,pets,thc,vet,wellnessfalse47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-s-cbd-skin-care-connecting-cannabis-averse-cultures-to-hemp--52744924
At the same time, Japanese health foods have long included hemp seeds, hemp is still being used to make some kimonos and ropes in temples, and all kinds of CBD products have been sold there since 2013, putting Japan on track to be one of the largest CBD economies in the world.

So how do Japanese CBD brands connect buying a cannabis extract to a culture that overwhelmingly sees cannabis as harmful and even dangerous? And how can others use the same tactics to introduce cannabis-averse folks to the benefits of CBD and other cannabinoids?

According to this episode's guest, serial entrepreneur Mike Eidlin, it’s all about making it part of what someone already knows and loves; that's why CBD-infused skin care is helping Japanese people who traditionally don’t trust cannabis to get more comfortable connecting with the health benefits of the plant.

Mike is the CEO and founder of WALALA, a CBD beauty brand based out of Tokyo. As he explains to host Brit Smith, it hasn’t been easy with the tight Japanese regulations calling for zero percent THC, and a customer base that initially seemed wary of anything to do with cannabis. But over the past few years, Mike has built WALALA into a leading luxury CBD skincare brand, and he’s built meaningful, trusted relationships with his customers in Asia and beyond.

Brit and Mike talk about how he normalizes CBD and connects his Japanese consumers with the health benefits of hemp, all without bringing the stigmatized cannabis plant into the conversation.

They also cover what CBD in skincare and cosmetic products can do for our skin’s health by increasing skin cell turnover and reducing inflammation. And they discuss the use of synthesized CBD in skin products, where Mike sees the future of the CBD beauty market going in Asia, and the rest of the world.

Buy any issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstands

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Find DL's new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52744924Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:00:02 +0000Different LeafIn Japan cannabis is completely illegal, the government has long demonized the plant, and pot smokers are widely looked down upon socially. At the same time, Japanese health foods have long included hemp seeds, hemp is still being used to make some...
At the same time, Japanese health foods have long included hemp seeds, hemp is still being used to make some kimonos and ropes in temples, and all kinds of CBD products have been sold there since 2013, putting Japan on track to be one of the largest CBD economies in the world.

So how do Japanese CBD brands connect buying a cannabis extract to a culture that overwhelmingly sees cannabis as harmful and even dangerous? And how can others use the same tactics to introduce cannabis-averse folks to the benefits of CBD and other cannabinoids?

According to this episode's guest, serial entrepreneur Mike Eidlin, it’s all about making it part of what someone already knows and loves; that's why CBD-infused skin care is helping Japanese people who traditionally don’t trust cannabis to get more comfortable connecting with the health benefits of the plant.

Mike is the CEO and founder of WALALA, a CBD beauty brand based out of Tokyo. As he explains to host Brit Smith, it hasn’t been easy with the tight Japanese regulations calling for zero percent THC, and a customer base that initially seemed wary of anything to do with cannabis. But over the past few years, Mike has built WALALA into a leading luxury CBD skincare brand, and he’s built meaningful, trusted relationships with his customers in Asia and beyond.

Brit and Mike talk about how he normalizes CBD and connects his Japanese consumers with the health benefits of hemp, all without bringing the stigmatized cannabis plant into the conversation.

They also cover what CBD in skincare and cosmetic products can do for our skin’s health by increasing skin cell turnover and reducing inflammation. And they discuss the use of synthesized CBD in skin products, where Mike sees the future of the CBD beauty market going in Asia, and the rest of the world.

Buy any issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstands

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Find DL's new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>2727asia,beauty,cannabis,care,cbd,cosmetics,cream,culture,entrepreneur,health,industry,japan,japanese,lotion,marijuana,skin,skincare,thc,weed,wellnessfalse46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brits-talking-uk-medical-cannabis-with-nurse-sophie-hayes--52685036
Whereas most US states require doctors to make a recommendation for a card that needs to be renewed every year, UK cannabis patients meet with specialist teams and get 28-day-long tailor-made prescriptions. They also get several follow-up phone calls, and there are no cannabis dispensaries to navigate; instead, products are selected by the medical team and mailed to patients' homes from special cannabis pharmacies.

The British patients' experience sounds very different from what the typical American medical marijuana patient gets, but is it better?

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to London-based Registered Nurse Sophie Hayes, a medical cannabis specialist who is the Clinical Trial Manager at LVL Health; an organization dedicated to conducting clinical research into cannabis medicines in the UK.

Brit and Nurse Sophie discuss the process and cost of getting a cannabis prescription through a private practice in the UK, the dosing and other medical advice given to patients, and why British residents might want to get a medical cannabis prescription instead of relying on the underground market.

They also cover the legal concerns for patients, what kinds of products UK patients will get through the post, the cost of buying legal versus illegal weed on the British Isles, and the three current UK cannabis studies.

Find the winter 2023 medical marijuana issue of Different Leaf the magazine at Differentleaf.com
Locate your nearest in-person seller at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out XDifferentLeaf.com for our fabulous new merch line]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52685036Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:00:02 +0000Different LeafGet ready for a very British conversation about cannabis! It's hard to get a medical marijuana prescription through the National Health Service (NHS.) So, since weed was medically legalized in 2018, thousands of UK residents have been paying to get a...
Whereas most US states require doctors to make a recommendation for a card that needs to be renewed every year, UK cannabis patients meet with specialist teams and get 28-day-long tailor-made prescriptions. They also get several follow-up phone calls, and there are no cannabis dispensaries to navigate; instead, products are selected by the medical team and mailed to patients' homes from special cannabis pharmacies.

The British patients' experience sounds very different from what the typical American medical marijuana patient gets, but is it better?

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to London-based Registered Nurse Sophie Hayes, a medical cannabis specialist who is the Clinical Trial Manager at LVL Health; an organization dedicated to conducting clinical research into cannabis medicines in the UK.

Brit and Nurse Sophie discuss the process and cost of getting a cannabis prescription through a private practice in the UK, the dosing and other medical advice given to patients, and why British residents might want to get a medical cannabis prescription instead of relying on the underground market.

They also cover the legal concerns for patients, what kinds of products UK patients will get through the post, the cost of buying legal versus illegal weed on the British Isles, and the three current UK cannabis studies.

Find the winter 2023 medical marijuana issue of Different Leaf the magazine at Differentleaf.com
Locate your nearest in-person seller at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out XDifferentLeaf.com for our fabulous new merch line]]>2289britain,british,cannabis,england,english,health,marijuana,medical,medicalmarijuana,medicine,mmj,nhs,nurse,prescription,rn,scotland,uk,unitedkingdom,wales,wellnessfalse45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/patients-and-patience-mmj-experiences-across-the-usa--52540136
So what is it like to become an MMJ patient in different states? What is access like to doctors, medical marijuana products, homegrow laws, and delivery options? And what should would-be patients know about whether getting a medical card is worth it?

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to medical cannabis patients in Florida, New Hampshire, and Texas, to understand what it's like to be a medical marijuana cardholder in those states.

They discuss their experiences seeing medical cannabis doctors, the costs associated with the appointments and the medical card, and what they spend on their medicine in each state.

They also talk about access to product selection, supply issues, and monthly purchasing limits. And they cover whether the patients worry about stigma, issues with police, and whether they consider it worth it to keep renewing their medical cards depending on where they live.

Read more on the pros and cons of getting and maintaining an MMJ card (especially if you live in a state with recreational cannabis,) on page 62 in the winter 2023 medical marijuana issue of Different Leaf the magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com and at thousands of outlets across the US and Canada. Find your local retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out our new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com

Buy all past issues of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52540136Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:00:02 +0000Different LeafIn 37 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia, adults with certain conditions can get a medical marijuana card. But not all state medical marijuana programs are created equal. So what is it like to become an MMJ patient in different...
So what is it like to become an MMJ patient in different states? What is access like to doctors, medical marijuana products, homegrow laws, and delivery options? And what should would-be patients know about whether getting a medical card is worth it?

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to medical cannabis patients in Florida, New Hampshire, and Texas, to understand what it's like to be a medical marijuana cardholder in those states.

They discuss their experiences seeing medical cannabis doctors, the costs associated with the appointments and the medical card, and what they spend on their medicine in each state.

They also talk about access to product selection, supply issues, and monthly purchasing limits. And they cover whether the patients worry about stigma, issues with police, and whether they consider it worth it to keep renewing their medical cards depending on where they live.

Read more on the pros and cons of getting and maintaining an MMJ card (especially if you live in a state with recreational cannabis,) on page 62 in the winter 2023 medical marijuana issue of Different Leaf the magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com and at thousands of outlets across the US and Canada. Find your local retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out our new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com

Buy all past issues of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com]]>3511anxiety,cannabis,epilepsy,florida,hampshire,law,laws,marijuana,medical,medicine,mmj,new,nh,pain,patient,patients,ptsd,texas,trauma,txfalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-home-infusions-101-with-shanel-lindsay--52519040
So how do we properly extract the medicine from the cannabis flower? How do we infuse that medicine into a medium that's safe to ingest? And how do we store our new homemade salves and oils so we can continue to find relief in place of pharmaceuticals for issues like pain, inflammation, skin problems, gastrointestinal troubles, and much more?

This week, host Brit Smith gets an At-Home Infusion 101 class from Shanel Lindsay, the CEO of Ardent (ardentcannabis.com) and Billow (whatisbillow.com); two biotech device companies that help consumers more easily and effectively extract and use cannabis medically at home. Shanel explains the essential steps to properly heating cannabis flower (decarboxylating) and getting the good stuff off the plant, how to infuse it into oils, milks, or alcohols, how to figure out your personal dosing, how to keep your homemade infusions fresh for longer, and how to do 'infusion boosting.'

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.

Order the new winter medical issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your nearest in-person retailer at differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Find our new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52519040Fri, 27 Jan 2023 05:00:02 +0000Different LeafFrom oral tinctures to transdermal lotions to cocoa-butter suppositories, infusing cannabis medicine at home allows consumers to figure out their own perfect doses and avoid the high costs of constantly stocking up on pre-made products. Making usable...
So how do we properly extract the medicine from the cannabis flower? How do we infuse that medicine into a medium that's safe to ingest? And how do we store our new homemade salves and oils so we can continue to find relief in place of pharmaceuticals for issues like pain, inflammation, skin problems, gastrointestinal troubles, and much more?

This week, host Brit Smith gets an At-Home Infusion 101 class from Shanel Lindsay, the CEO of Ardent (ardentcannabis.com) and Billow (whatisbillow.com); two biotech device companies that help consumers more easily and effectively extract and use cannabis medically at home. Shanel explains the essential steps to properly heating cannabis flower (decarboxylating) and getting the good stuff off the plant, how to infuse it into oils, milks, or alcohols, how to figure out your personal dosing, how to keep your homemade infusions fresh for longer, and how to do 'infusion boosting.'

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.

Order the new winter medical issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your nearest in-person retailer at differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Find our new merch line at xDifferentLeaf.com]]>2344ardent,athome,billow,cannabis,cbd,cooking,diy,health,homemade,illness,inflammation,infuse,infusion,lindsay,marijuana,pain,shanel,skin,thc,wellnessfalse43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pediatric-cannabis-research-with-the-realm-of-caring--52477619
So what does the scientific research say about the safety of medical cannabis for young people? And how can CBD and even THC impact kids with otherwise difficult-to-treat issues like epilepsy, PANDAS syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, neuropathic pain, or severe anxiety and depression?

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, Executive Director of The Realm of Caring, a non-profit organization founded in 2013 by two moms who lead the way for pediatric cannabinoid research by successfully administering CBD oil to their children in hospice care. One of those kids was the late Charlotte Figi, namesake of Charlotte's Web high-CBD strain, whose story of success with CBD oil changed the landscape of medical cannabis across the globe. The Realm of Caring has spent the last decade collecting and analyzing scientific research from around the world, and they now educate parents on whether medical marijuana might help to improve the lives of their loved ones, no matter their age.

Brit and Sasha delve into what the most recent research says for pediatric medical marijuana, and what the Realm of Caring advises for parents who are curious about the potentials of CBD and THC. Brit also opens up about her experience exploring CBD with her brother, who is on the autism spectrum, they discuss the fears and stigma surrounding medical marijuana for children, and what the data says is the most-reported successful uses of cannabinoid therapy for kids.

Find writer Jackie Bryant's latest article "Growing Hope: Developing Trends in the Use of Cannabis in Pediatric Care" on page 36 in the winter 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine, on shelves now across the US and Canada, available at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your local in-person retailer at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish - Find our new merch line at XDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52477619Fri, 20 Jan 2023 05:00:02 +0000Different LeafParents of kids with certain rare forms of epilepsy have long reported that CBD is the only medicine that helps their child's seizures completely stop. Millions of caregivers are now considering what other uses marijuana could have in pediatric...
So what does the scientific research say about the safety of medical cannabis for young people? And how can CBD and even THC impact kids with otherwise difficult-to-treat issues like epilepsy, PANDAS syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, neuropathic pain, or severe anxiety and depression?

In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, Executive Director of The Realm of Caring, a non-profit organization founded in 2013 by two moms who lead the way for pediatric cannabinoid research by successfully administering CBD oil to their children in hospice care. One of those kids was the late Charlotte Figi, namesake of Charlotte's Web high-CBD strain, whose story of success with CBD oil changed the landscape of medical cannabis across the globe. The Realm of Caring has spent the last decade collecting and analyzing scientific research from around the world, and they now educate parents on whether medical marijuana might help to improve the lives of their loved ones, no matter their age.

Brit and Sasha delve into what the most recent research says for pediatric medical marijuana, and what the Realm of Caring advises for parents who are curious about the potentials of CBD and THC. Brit also opens up about her experience exploring CBD with her brother, who is on the autism spectrum, they discuss the fears and stigma surrounding medical marijuana for children, and what the data says is the most-reported successful uses of cannabinoid therapy for kids.

Find writer Jackie Bryant's latest article "Growing Hope: Developing Trends in the Use of Cannabis in Pediatric Care" on page 36 in the winter 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine, on shelves now across the US and Canada, available at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your local in-person retailer at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish - Find our new merch line at XDifferentLeaf.com]]>1696anxiety,autism,cannabis,cbd,charlotte,child,children,depression,epilepsy,figi,health,kids,marijuana,medical,medicine,pain,pediatrician,pediatrics,thc,wellnessfalse42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marijuana-sports-medicine-with-lindsay-crudele--52424182
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Lindsay Crudele, a former roller derby girl, amateur boxer, and author of the new article “High Performances — A Look at How Cannabis is Being Used in Sports," out now in the Winter 2023 medical issue of Different Leaf the magazine.

Brit and Lindsay discuss what the leading sports medicine professionals are saying about athletic uses of cannabis for pain, sleep, injuries, diet, and more. They also talk about how sports medicine experts recommend documenting your experiments to see what products, methods, and doses work best for your body. And they open up about their experiences of consuming cannabinoid medicine before, during, and after physical activity.

Find Lindsay's latest article on page 52 in the winter 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine, on shelves now across the US and Canada, available at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your local in-person retailer at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish - Find our new merch line at XDifferentLeaf.com

Keep up with Linday Crudele at www.lindsaycrudele.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52424182Fri, 13 Jan 2023 05:00:02 +0000Different LeafAthletes of all levels from weekend warriors to competitive trainers report that marijuana helps significantly with prep, performance, and recovery. So what does the research say about the athletic application of cannabis? And how can amateur and...
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Lindsay Crudele, a former roller derby girl, amateur boxer, and author of the new article “High Performances — A Look at How Cannabis is Being Used in Sports," out now in the Winter 2023 medical issue of Different Leaf the magazine.

Brit and Lindsay discuss what the leading sports medicine professionals are saying about athletic uses of cannabis for pain, sleep, injuries, diet, and more. They also talk about how sports medicine experts recommend documenting your experiments to see what products, methods, and doses work best for your body. And they open up about their experiences of consuming cannabinoid medicine before, during, and after physical activity.

Find Lindsay's latest article on page 52 in the winter 2023 issue of Different Leaf magazine, on shelves now across the US and Canada, available at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your local in-person retailer at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish - Find our new merch line at XDifferentLeaf.com

Keep up with Linday Crudele at www.lindsaycrudele.com]]>1862athlete,athletes,athletics,boxing,cannabis,health,injury,magazine,marijuana,medical,medicine,mlb,nfl,pain,performance,recovery,running,sports,swimming,wellnessfalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/winter-2023-trailer-mmj-szn--52405383

• Colorado nonprofit Realm of Caring on Pediatric cannabis
• Leading US cannabis doctor and Harvard Medical instructor Dr. Peter Grinspoon,
• British cannabis nurse Sophie Hayes,
• MMJ experiences from patients in New Hampshire, Florida, and Texas,
• The state of cannabis in Japan with Mike Eidlin,
• Pets and CBD with Angela Ardolino,
• An at-home marijuana infusion lesson with Shanel Lindsay,
• Cannabis for women’s health with Dr. Becky Lynn,
• Marijuana for sports pain with journalist Lindsay Crudele — and more.

Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you’re listening so you don't miss an episode!

And look out for the winter 2023 issue of Different Leaf the magazine on medical marijuana, hitting shelves across the US and Canada on January 13th as well.

Find your nearest retailer or order your copy now at DifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52405383Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:02 +0000Different LeafThe Winter 2023 season of Different Leaf the podcast drops Friday January 13th, and it's all about medical marijuana. Hear from leading medical experts and advocates around the world, like; - Colorado nonprofit Realm of Caring on Pediatric cannabis...

• Colorado nonprofit Realm of Caring on Pediatric cannabis
• Leading US cannabis doctor and Harvard Medical instructor Dr. Peter Grinspoon,
• British cannabis nurse Sophie Hayes,
• MMJ experiences from patients in New Hampshire, Florida, and Texas,
• The state of cannabis in Japan with Mike Eidlin,
• Pets and CBD with Angela Ardolino,
• An at-home marijuana infusion lesson with Shanel Lindsay,
• Cannabis for women’s health with Dr. Becky Lynn,
• Marijuana for sports pain with journalist Lindsay Crudele — and more.

Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you’re listening so you don't miss an episode!

And look out for the winter 2023 issue of Different Leaf the magazine on medical marijuana, hitting shelves across the US and Canada on January 13th as well.

Find your nearest retailer or order your copy now at DifferentLeaf.com]]>178advice,animals,britain,cannabis,cbd,doctor,health,japan,magazine,marijuana,medical,medicine,pain,patients,pediatrics,pets,uk,veterans,wellness,womenfalsetrailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queer-cannabis-club-3-andrea-brooks-sava-ceo--52250441
Andrea knew her community would prefer a curated cannabis shopping experience, so SAVA was designed to allow customers to shop based on their values. Prefer to buy your weed from women? Want to support small local BIPOC growers? SAVA's digital shelves are only stocked with diverse, locally-owned companies, many of which use sustainable packaging and give back to specific communities. By empowering Bay Area residents to be more conscious consumers, Andrea is bringing SAVA's vision of nurturing diversity in cannabis to life. Learn more at getsava.com

That's it for 2022! Like and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss our upcoming winter season, all about medical marijuana which kicks off in January 2023.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Buy any issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your nearest in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand and check out xDifferentLeaf.com for our new merchandise line.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52250441Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:00:02 +0000Different LeafThe Queer Cannabis Club is the first consortium of cannabis companies led by members of the LGBTQ+ community. Each bonus episode, Different Leaf shines a light on another one of the fascinating queer leaders making waves in the cannabis industry. This...
Andrea knew her community would prefer a curated cannabis shopping experience, so SAVA was designed to allow customers to shop based on their values. Prefer to buy your weed from women? Want to support small local BIPOC growers? SAVA's digital shelves are only stocked with diverse, locally-owned companies, many of which use sustainable packaging and give back to specific communities. By empowering Bay Area residents to be more conscious consumers, Andrea is bringing SAVA's vision of nurturing diversity in cannabis to life. Learn more at getsava.com

That's it for 2022! Like and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss our upcoming winter season, all about medical marijuana which kicks off in January 2023.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Buy any issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your nearest in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand and check out xDifferentLeaf.com for our new merchandise line.]]>1513420,area,bay,bipoc,cannabis,conscious,consumer,customer,delivery,e-commerce,francisco,gay,lgbt,lgbtq,lgbtq+,marijuana,queer,retail,san,weedfalsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weedy-weddings-with-katie-shapiro--52198899
In this episode, host (and bride-to-be) Brit Smith talks to journalist Katie Shapiro about her latest article in the fall issue of Different Leaf the magazine entitled ‘Here Comes the High – Planning a Wedding Reception With Cannabis As a Guest' (available at DifferentLeaf.com).

Brit and Katie discuss all the trendy new ways betrothed couples are including cannabis at their weddings. They also talk about the dos and don'ts of throwing an event with marijuana for dozens of family and friends. And they answer some important questions like; Who procures the bud? Who serves it and makes sure people are enjoying the experience? And how do you tell your guests cannabis will be at the table?

Find Katie Shapiro's article on page 60 in the fall 2022 issue of Different Leaf magazine. Buy any issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Find our new merch line at XDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52198899Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:00:03 +0000Different LeafIf you're among the millions of couples re-planning a Covid-canceled wedding for 2023, you might also be considering incorporating cannabis into your big day. There are many ways to tastefully involve weed at a wedding, far beyond infused edibles and...
In this episode, host (and bride-to-be) Brit Smith talks to journalist Katie Shapiro about her latest article in the fall issue of Different Leaf the magazine entitled ‘Here Comes the High – Planning a Wedding Reception With Cannabis As a Guest' (available at DifferentLeaf.com).

Brit and Katie discuss all the trendy new ways betrothed couples are including cannabis at their weddings. They also talk about the dos and don'ts of throwing an event with marijuana for dozens of family and friends. And they answer some important questions like; Who procures the bud? Who serves it and makes sure people are enjoying the experience? And how do you tell your guests cannabis will be at the table?

Find Katie Shapiro's article on page 60 in the fall 2022 issue of Different Leaf magazine. Buy any issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Find our new merch line at XDifferentLeaf.com]]>1520420,bride,cannabis,couple,couples,event,events,groom,magazine,marijuana,marriage,married,planning,relationship,relationships,shapiro,trend,wedding,weddings,weedfalse310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dank-drink-mixology-with-warren-bobrow--52133378
Best known as the Cocktail Whisperer, Warren is a longtime chef and author of six books, including 'Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails & Tonics.' He’s the CEO of cannabis drink company Klaus, and he’s created a delicious hazy holiday mocktail recipe for Different Leaf; the Applesauce and Cannabutter Hot Chocolate, which is on page 74 of the fall 2022 issue of Different Leaf the magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com.

Host Brit Smith asks Warren about common mistakes with at-home drink infusions, what ratio of bud and liquid to use, and how to properly infuse cannabis drinks without ruining the taste. They also discuss the expected effects from drinking weed, how to choose fresh ingredients based on seasonality, and which liquors mix best with a cannabis-infused drink.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Buy any issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Find our new merch line at XDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52133378Fri, 09 Dec 2022 07:00:03 +0000Different LeafWhether it's a replacement for alcohol or an addition to it, mixing cannabis cocktails at home is a tasty way to cozy-up for the cold winter months. This episode, we learn how to mix our own apothecary-style cannabis-infused cocktails and mocktails...
Best known as the Cocktail Whisperer, Warren is a longtime chef and author of six books, including 'Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails & Tonics.' He’s the CEO of cannabis drink company Klaus, and he’s created a delicious hazy holiday mocktail recipe for Different Leaf; the Applesauce and Cannabutter Hot Chocolate, which is on page 74 of the fall 2022 issue of Different Leaf the magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com.

Host Brit Smith asks Warren about common mistakes with at-home drink infusions, what ratio of bud and liquid to use, and how to properly infuse cannabis drinks without ruining the taste. They also discuss the expected effects from drinking weed, how to choose fresh ingredients based on seasonality, and which liquors mix best with a cannabis-infused drink.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Buy any issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Find our new merch line at XDifferentLeaf.com]]>1550alcohol,bar,bartender,bobrow,cannabis,chef,cocktail,culture,drink,drinking,drinks,infusion,liquor,magazine,marijuana,mixology,mocktail,recipe,relax,winefalse39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/medical-marijuana-choices-there-s-an-app-for-that-with-otha-smith-iii--52068961
This episode, Otha tells host Brit Smith how he started using cannabis in 2006 after a serious car crash that almost left him dead. After weening off opioids, he found learning how and when to use marijuana for his injuries wasn’t an easy process for a novice patient like him. So he developed the Tetragram app, which offers a diary feature to help medical patients track their experiences with different cannabis products. It also allows users to share what they’ve found works for them, building a community of patients with anecdotal evidence to help others avoid the costly path of trial-and-error with legal weed.

In lieu of extensive medical research, Tetragram is helping MMJ patients across the US learn how to effectively use medical cannabis for themselves, and it's providing some very insightful data on what medical patients are using cannabis to treat. Learn more at tetragramapp.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Buy any issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Find our new merch line at XDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52068961Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:00:02 +0000Different LeafThanks to prohibition and a resulting lack of cannabis research, US medical marijuana patients often have to spend buckets of money on self-experimentation to figure out which cannabis products best help their ailments. That's why Otha Smith III...
This episode, Otha tells host Brit Smith how he started using cannabis in 2006 after a serious car crash that almost left him dead. After weening off opioids, he found learning how and when to use marijuana for his injuries wasn’t an easy process for a novice patient like him. So he developed the Tetragram app, which offers a diary feature to help medical patients track their experiences with different cannabis products. It also allows users to share what they’ve found works for them, building a community of patients with anecdotal evidence to help others avoid the costly path of trial-and-error with legal weed.

In lieu of extensive medical research, Tetragram is helping MMJ patients across the US learn how to effectively use medical cannabis for themselves, and it's providing some very insightful data on what medical patients are using cannabis to treat. Learn more at tetragramapp.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Buy any issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Find our new merch line at XDifferentLeaf.com]]>1819420,app,blackowned,body,business,cannabis,data,health,healthcare,healthy,marijuana,medical,medicine,patient,patients,research,science,technology,tetragram,wellnessfalse38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/science-of-edibles-with-jackie-bryant-revisited--51992957
Host Brit Smith talks to Jackie about the chemical process behind how digested cannabis works in humans, giving us a more physical high than inhaling weed. They discuss why edibles impact people in different ways, whether strains make a difference, how microdosing works, the science of fast-acting edibles, the ups and downs of public cannabis drink consumption, and what the future of edibles could be.

Read Jackie Bryant's article on the Science of Edibles in the fall 2021 issue of Different Leaf magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your local in-person retailer at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

If you’re traveling for the holidays, you may also enjoy these Different Leaf episodes:

- Step Up Your Runner's High with Josiah Hesse https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/step-up-your-runners-high-with-josiah-hesse/id1501758648?i=1000547174896

- How CBD Helps Athletes with Rachael Rapinoe https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-cbd-helps-athletes-with-rachael-rapinoe/id1501758648?i=1000543348662

- Dope Sex With Ashley Manta https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dope-sex-with-ashley-manta/id1501758648?i=1000504717331

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.

Buy any issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Find our new merch line at XDifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51992957Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:00:02 +0000Different LeafIn honor of Danksgiving finally becoming a real thing (did you see the NYT article?) we're revisiting our interview with cannabis journalist Jackie Bryant to discuss the science of edibles, which she wrote about for Different Leaf magazine in the fall...
Host Brit Smith talks to Jackie about the chemical process behind how digested cannabis works in humans, giving us a more physical high than inhaling weed. They discuss why edibles impact people in different ways, whether strains make a difference, how microdosing works, the science of fast-acting edibles, the ups and downs of public cannabis drink consumption, and what the future of edibles could be.

Read Jackie Bryant's article on the Science of Edibles in the fall 2021 issue of Different Leaf magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your local in-person retailer at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

If you’re traveling for the holidays, you may also enjoy these Different Leaf episodes:

- Step Up Your Runner's High with Josiah Hesse https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/step-up-your-runners-high-with-josiah-hesse/id1501758648?i=1000547174896

- How CBD Helps Athletes with Rachael Rapinoe https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-cbd-helps-athletes-with-rachael-rapinoe/id1501758648?i=1000543348662

- Dope Sex With Ashley Manta https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dope-sex-with-ashley-manta/id1501758648?i=1000504717331

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.

Buy any issues of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand

Find our new merch line at XDifferentLeaf.com]]>1591420,bryant,cannabis,cbd,cook,cooking,dank,danksgiving,edible,edibles,food,high,jackie,magazine,marijuana,meal,science,thanksgiving,thc,weedfalse37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-holiday-gift-guide-with-john-arvanitis--51933777
Get ideas for the coolest pot-themed presents and stocking stuffers items, like microdose marijuana mists (letsrebelle.com/halo), or vape-dosage tracking devices (mode.co)

Find out our most highly-recommended cannabis-infused skincare product line (707flora.com), and hear about some ultramodern drinkable products like THC powder sticks (getmyhi.com) and canned CBD water (drinkdayone.com).

John and Brit also cover a few good ways to make cannabis-related gifts, organizations you can donate to within the world of weed, and the single best gift you can give yourself and others; a subscription to Different Leaf magazine (differentleaf.com) and as many artist-designed bucket hats, tees, socks and hoodies you like from our new merch line XDifferentLeaf.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check us out at DifferentLeaf.com

Like and subscribe, it's cool and it's free!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51933777Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:00:02 +0000Different LeafThe high holiday season is almost here, friends! This means it's time to plan that gift list, and we're here to help. In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Different Leaf Magazine's merch+more writer John Arvanitis about the best cannabis-related...
Get ideas for the coolest pot-themed presents and stocking stuffers items, like microdose marijuana mists (letsrebelle.com/halo), or vape-dosage tracking devices (mode.co)

Find out our most highly-recommended cannabis-infused skincare product line (707flora.com), and hear about some ultramodern drinkable products like THC powder sticks (getmyhi.com) and canned CBD water (drinkdayone.com).

John and Brit also cover a few good ways to make cannabis-related gifts, organizations you can donate to within the world of weed, and the single best gift you can give yourself and others; a subscription to Different Leaf magazine (differentleaf.com) and as many artist-designed bucket hats, tees, socks and hoodies you like from our new merch line XDifferentLeaf.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check us out at DifferentLeaf.com

Like and subscribe, it's cool and it's free!]]>1746420,cannabis,cbd,christmas,clothes,fashion,gift,gifts,hannukah,health,holiday,holidays,ideas,marijuana,presents,shop,shopping,stocking,technology,wellnessfalse36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-end-design-with-james-choe--51856613
This episode, host Brit Smith talks to James Choe, CEO of Vessel Brand, a forward-thinking cannabis consumer tech and accessories company in Southern California that creates thoughtfully designed and aesthetically pleasing marijuana consumption products, like high-end one-hitter pipes, vaporizers, and grinders.

Brit and James discuss the importance of considerate design when it comes to cannabis consumption devices, the design process his team went through to create their experience-focused accessory line, and the work they're doing to help battery recycling efforts in New York. Learn more at vesselbrand.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out our new merchandise line at XDifferentLeaf.com

Order the new fall edibles issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or go to DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand to find your nearest in-person retailer]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51856613Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:00:02 +0000Different LeafSmoking accessory designers have brought us out of the ages of hand-carved apple pipes and two-liter plastic bottle bongs. Today's marijuana vape and smoking technology is often sleek, high-end, and discreetly delivers consistent doses to the...
This episode, host Brit Smith talks to James Choe, CEO of Vessel Brand, a forward-thinking cannabis consumer tech and accessories company in Southern California that creates thoughtfully designed and aesthetically pleasing marijuana consumption products, like high-end one-hitter pipes, vaporizers, and grinders.

Brit and James discuss the importance of considerate design when it comes to cannabis consumption devices, the design process his team went through to create their experience-focused accessory line, and the work they're doing to help battery recycling efforts in New York. Learn more at vesselbrand.com

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out our new merchandise line at XDifferentLeaf.com

Order the new fall edibles issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or go to DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand to find your nearest in-person retailer]]>1682420,aapi,asian,business,cannabis,choe,consumer,design,designer,intelligent,marijuana,product,recycle,smart,smoke,smoking,technology,vape,vaping,vaporizefalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-jews-and-cannabis-with-eddy-portnoy--51780014
Eddy tells host Brit Smith about the religious, ritual and cultural connections between Judaism and marijuana. They discuss evidence of hash residue at an ancient synagogue, the historic letters written by a Jewish woman asking to buy hashish, the key Jewish members of the modern cannabis movement like Israeli chemist Dr. Ralph Mechoulam and American botanist Ed Rosenthal, and more.

Eddy also covers some of the items on display at the YIVO Institute's new exhibit "Am Yisrael High" all about Jews and Cannabis in Manhattan NYC, which runs through the end of 2022, and features their prized menorah bong. Find out more at Yivo.org/Cannabis

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out our new merchandise line at XDifferentLeaf.com

Order the new fall edibles issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or go to DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand to find your nearest in-person retailer]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51780014Fri, 04 Nov 2022 07:00:02 +0000Different LeafCan kush be kosher? Of course it can! This episode, we're diving into the long and fascinating history of Jews and cannabis with Eddy Portnoy, historian of Jewish culture and the Director of Exhibitions at the New York City YIVO Institute for Jewish...
Eddy tells host Brit Smith about the religious, ritual and cultural connections between Judaism and marijuana. They discuss evidence of hash residue at an ancient synagogue, the historic letters written by a Jewish woman asking to buy hashish, the key Jewish members of the modern cannabis movement like Israeli chemist Dr. Ralph Mechoulam and American botanist Ed Rosenthal, and more.

Eddy also covers some of the items on display at the YIVO Institute's new exhibit "Am Yisrael High" all about Jews and Cannabis in Manhattan NYC, which runs through the end of 2022, and features their prized menorah bong. Find out more at Yivo.org/Cannabis

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish

Check out our new merchandise line at XDifferentLeaf.com

Order the new fall edibles issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or go to DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand to find your nearest in-person retailer]]>1520420,cannabis,exhibit,exhibition,hemp,historic,historical,history,jew,jewish,jewry,jews,judaism,kosher,kush,marijuana,medicine,menorah,synagogue,yivofalse34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plant-based-solar-powered-chocolates-with-kyleen-keenan--51705674
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to holistic nutritionist and plant-based chef Kyleen Keenan, founder of byky edibles, about her new line of delicious infused chocolate bonbons which are packed full of plant ingredients, brimming with health benefits, and are only infused with sustainably-grown cannabis from Solar Cannabis Company in Somerset MA, the first energy-independent marijuana grow facility in the US.

Kyleen discusses how she created her bonbons, which are also paleo, vegan, and organic, why she uses plant ingredients like Lion's Mane mushrooms in her chocolates, the importance of using regeneratively-grown raw cacao, which is full of antioxidants and magnesium, and how she masks the weed flavor in her healthier bonbons. Learn more about Kyleen at ediblesbyky.com

Order the new fall edibles issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or go to DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand to find your nearest in-person retailer.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51705674Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:00:02 +0000Different LeafHappy National Chocolate Day! From cannabis candy bars to dank CBD dripping sauces, there are plenty of yummy infused chocolate options on the legal marijuana market. While they may all taste and feel great, most are packed with sugar and are highly...
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to holistic nutritionist and plant-based chef Kyleen Keenan, founder of byky edibles, about her new line of delicious infused chocolate bonbons which are packed full of plant ingredients, brimming with health benefits, and are only infused with sustainably-grown cannabis from Solar Cannabis Company in Somerset MA, the first energy-independent marijuana grow facility in the US.

Kyleen discusses how she created her bonbons, which are also paleo, vegan, and organic, why she uses plant ingredients like Lion's Mane mushrooms in her chocolates, the importance of using regeneratively-grown raw cacao, which is full of antioxidants and magnesium, and how she masks the weed flavor in her healthier bonbons. Learn more about Kyleen at ediblesbyky.com

Order the new fall edibles issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or go to DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand to find your nearest in-person retailer.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.]]>1560420,cannabis,chef,chocolate,chocolatier,climate,cook,cooking,dessert,edibles,health,healthy,marijuana,nutrition,plant,plantbased,solar,solarpower,sustainable,wellnessfalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wash-your-weed-other-dope-cooking-tips-with-robyn-griggs-lawrence--51635638
Read Robyn's latest article in the fall edibles issue of Different Leaf magazine, where she picks the brains of four leading American weed chefs; Unika Noiel, Jeff the 420 Chef, Tracey Medeiros, and Jordan Wagman. Readers can also find delicious at-home infused recipes by each chef starting on page 35, like pot-infused cornbread waffles, hazy Thai chicken wings, and CBD-infused honey apple cider vinaigrette.

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Get your issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and find your nearest in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the/newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51635638Fri, 21 Oct 2022 07:00:02 +0000Different LeafLearn how to go from an amateur at-home cook to a cannabis chef superstar with guest Robyn Griggs-Lawrence, author of some of the first mainstream cannabis cookbooks in the US, including 'The Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook' and 'Pot in Pans: A History of...
Read Robyn's latest article in the fall edibles issue of Different Leaf magazine, where she picks the brains of four leading American weed chefs; Unika Noiel, Jeff the 420 Chef, Tracey Medeiros, and Jordan Wagman. Readers can also find delicious at-home infused recipes by each chef starting on page 35, like pot-infused cornbread waffles, hazy Thai chicken wings, and CBD-infused honey apple cider vinaigrette.

Like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening, it's cool and free!!

Get your issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and find your nearest in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the/newsstand

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish]]>1675athome,cannabis,chef,chefs,cook,cooking,culinary,edible,edibles,food,griggs,infuse,infused,infusion,kitchen,lawrence,magazine,marijuana,pot,weedfalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marijuana-for-the-hispanic-community-with-andrea-berrios-spencer-perron--51565057
This episode, host Brit Smith talks to the founders of CLEO Delta-8 and CBD gummies, Andrea Berrios and Spencer Perron, about what their families in Texas and Minnesota think of the legal options of CBD and Delta-8, and how legal pot companies can do more to connect with Latinx consumers.

Andrea and Spencer also discuss their personal histories with marijuana, the generational differences in views on cannabis within their families, the importance of closing the language accessibility gap for Spanish-speaking consumers, and what new users should know as the so-called 'legal cannabinoids' of CBD and Delta-8 become popular in states like Texas with heavy Spanish-speaking populations.

- Get the new fall edibles issue of Different Leaf the magazine now at DifferentLeaf.com and on thousands of newsstands across the US and Canada. Go to differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand to find your local in-person retailer.
- Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.
- Find out more about today's guests at yourfriendcleo.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51565057Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:00:02 +0000Different LeafIt's Hispanic Heritage Month, and we're kicking off our fall season by discussing the connection between the Latinx community and the marijuana plant. This episode, host Brit Smith talks to the founders of CLEO Delta-8 and CBD gummies, Andrea...
This episode, host Brit Smith talks to the founders of CLEO Delta-8 and CBD gummies, Andrea Berrios and Spencer Perron, about what their families in Texas and Minnesota think of the legal options of CBD and Delta-8, and how legal pot companies can do more to connect with Latinx consumers.

Andrea and Spencer also discuss their personal histories with marijuana, the generational differences in views on cannabis within their families, the importance of closing the language accessibility gap for Spanish-speaking consumers, and what new users should know as the so-called 'legal cannabinoids' of CBD and Delta-8 become popular in states like Texas with heavy Spanish-speaking populations.

- Get the new fall edibles issue of Different Leaf the magazine now at DifferentLeaf.com and on thousands of newsstands across the US and Canada. Go to differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand to find your local in-person retailer.
- Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.
- Find out more about today's guests at yourfriendcleo.com]]>1677cannabis,cbd,cleo,culture,delta8,family,gummies,heritage,hispanic,language,latina,latino,latinx,magazine,marijuana,minnesota,spanish,texas,thc,wellnessfalse31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-annaboto-part-2-smoking-robot-grown-weed--51190139
Then Brit checks in with CEO of Boundless Robotics Carl Palme to talk about the road ahead for The Annaboto, the experience of growing marijuana in your living space, and the future of cannabis and smart technology.

We'll be back with the fall season in mid-October! You can buy any issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your nearest in-person retailer at differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand - Be sure to follow us on social media @differentleaf @different_leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51190139Fri, 09 Sep 2022 06:00:04 +0000Different LeafThe Annaboto, winner of last year’s Boston University Cannabis Startup competition, is an artificially-intelligent robot that’s making it easy for anyone to grow hydroponic marijuana in their own home with the push of a button. This episode, host Brit...
Then Brit checks in with CEO of Boundless Robotics Carl Palme to talk about the road ahead for The Annaboto, the experience of growing marijuana in your living space, and the future of cannabis and smart technology.

We'll be back with the fall season in mid-October! You can buy any issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your nearest in-person retailer at differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand - Be sure to follow us on social media @differentleaf @different_leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.]]>2006ai,annaboto,artificial,boundless,cannabis,garden,gardening,health,homegrow,intelligence,marijuana,plant,plants,robot,robotics,smart,smarttech,tech,technology,wellnessfalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cannabis-economics-with-prof-daniel-sumner-dr-robin-goldstein--51111074
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to leading UC Davis agricultural economist Dr. Robin Goldstein and UC Davis Professor of Agriculture and Resource Economics Daniel Sumner about their new book “Can Legal Weed Win? The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics” (University of California Press). Dan and Robin give Brit their expert insights into cannabis as an agricultural product, how new legal markets can thrive, whether they think federal legalization might help or hurt the legal weed industry, and where the US can expect its legal and illegal cannabis markets to go from here.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf or @Different_Leaf, and get the summer issue of Different Leaf the magazine all about Travel and Cannabis at DifferentLeaf.com or at select Whole Foods, Barnes and Noble Bookstores, and Walmart stores. Find your local in-person retailer selling Different Leaf the magazine at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51111074Fri, 02 Sep 2022 06:00:02 +0000Different LeafOver the last decade, eighteen US states have implemented their own sets of regulations to form a recreational cannabis industry. Now there's a patchwork of legalization, many farms have failed, product prices are high, and much of legal weed has...
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to leading UC Davis agricultural economist Dr. Robin Goldstein and UC Davis Professor of Agriculture and Resource Economics Daniel Sumner about their new book “Can Legal Weed Win? The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics” (University of California Press). Dan and Robin give Brit their expert insights into cannabis as an agricultural product, how new legal markets can thrive, whether they think federal legalization might help or hurt the legal weed industry, and where the US can expect its legal and illegal cannabis markets to go from here.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf or @Different_Leaf, and get the summer issue of Different Leaf the magazine all about Travel and Cannabis at DifferentLeaf.com or at select Whole Foods, Barnes and Noble Bookstores, and Walmart stores. Find your local in-person retailer selling Different Leaf the magazine at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand.]]>2206analysis,book,business,cannabis,cbd,companies,company,economics,economist,economy,goldstein,hemp,industry,legal,marijuana,market,sumner,uc,ucdavis,weedfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/must-try-high-vacation-trends--51032773
First, Bobby and April Black from Higher Way Travel Agency discuss some of their favorite cannabis travel experiences like high yoga retreats in Jamaica and Hawaii, road tripping around Oregon's cannabis farms, and stoned "tree-bathing" in the Redwood Forest. Then, founder of Cannabis Travel Association International Brian Applegarth discusses the coolest spots in California to try infused dining, spas, smoking lounges, 420 shows, cannabis cups and festivals, and much more.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf or @Different_Leaf, and get the summer issue of Different Leaf the magazine all about Travel and Cannabis at DifferentLeaf.com or at select Whole Foods, Barnes and Noble Bookstores, and Walmart stores. Find your local in-person retailer selling Different Leaf the magazine at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51032773Fri, 26 Aug 2022 06:00:02 +0000Different LeafFrom marijuana aficionados to the canna-curious, post-pandemic travelers are flocking to states where they can legally get high. With so many curated infused experiences to try, where should you start with cannabis tourism? In this episode, host Brit...
First, Bobby and April Black from Higher Way Travel Agency discuss some of their favorite cannabis travel experiences like high yoga retreats in Jamaica and Hawaii, road tripping around Oregon's cannabis farms, and stoned "tree-bathing" in the Redwood Forest. Then, founder of Cannabis Travel Association International Brian Applegarth discusses the coolest spots in California to try infused dining, spas, smoking lounges, 420 shows, cannabis cups and festivals, and much more.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf or @Different_Leaf, and get the summer issue of Different Leaf the magazine all about Travel and Cannabis at DifferentLeaf.com or at select Whole Foods, Barnes and Noble Bookstores, and Walmart stores. Find your local in-person retailer selling Different Leaf the magazine at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand.]]>1812adventure,california,cannabis,experience,festival,ganja,hawaii,jamaica,leisure,marijuana,pot,redwood,spa,tour,tourism,travel,traveler,traveling,weed,wellnessfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montel-williams-ms-and-cannabis--50932692
While hosting his Emmy-award winning TV show in the early 2000's, Montel was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. When his doctors advised him to move away from opioids for pain, Montel became one of the first US celebrities to come out publicly as a medical marijuana user and advocate. On this episode, Montel shares some of his memories of his early days procuring and self-dosing cannabis and CBD to help his MS symptoms, which often allowed him to perform on TV. He also delves into his passion for helping fellow veterans learn about the medical benefits of marijuana, and how his new vape oil line 'Inspire' is designed to help those with his similar medical needs.

For more fascinating cannabis stories, follow Different Leaf on social media @differentleaf or @different_leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Get the summer issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local retailer that sells the magazine in person at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50932692Fri, 19 Aug 2022 07:00:02 +0000Different LeafHost Brit Smith talks to legendary daytime talk show host, decorated Navy veteran, and fierce medical marijuana advocate Montel Williams about his experience as one of the nation's first high-profile proponents of cannabis as medicine. While hosting...
While hosting his Emmy-award winning TV show in the early 2000's, Montel was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. When his doctors advised him to move away from opioids for pain, Montel became one of the first US celebrities to come out publicly as a medical marijuana user and advocate. On this episode, Montel shares some of his memories of his early days procuring and self-dosing cannabis and CBD to help his MS symptoms, which often allowed him to perform on TV. He also delves into his passion for helping fellow veterans learn about the medical benefits of marijuana, and how his new vape oil line 'Inspire' is designed to help those with his similar medical needs.

For more fascinating cannabis stories, follow Different Leaf on social media @differentleaf or @different_leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Get the summer issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local retailer that sells the magazine in person at Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand.]]>1775cannabis,health,host,lifestory,marijuana,massachusetts,medical,medicine,montel,montelwilliams,ms,multiple,oil,sclerosis,stroke,talkshow,vape,veteran,wellness,williamsfalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncovering-new-york-city-s-weed-scene--50890244
This episode, guest Lulu Tsui, CEO of On The Revel, tells host Brit Smith how NYC residents are buying marijuana without leaving their block, thanks to local entrepreneurs opening up shops during the limbo phase between legalization and the launch of a licensed retail industry. Lulu also covers the most popular pot products in NYC, the best events and sites tourists should experience while toking the local bud, where adults are allowed to consume cannabis flower in public, and what the future looks like for New York City's burgeoning cannabis tourism industry.

Purchase the Summer Travel & Cannabis issue of Different Leaf magazine on the shelves at select Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble bookstores, and Walmarts across the US and Canada. Find your nearest in-person retailer or purchase any issue at Differentleaf.com, follow us on social media @differentleaf @different_leaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50890244Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:00:02 +0000Different LeafNew York City is already a travel hotspot, full of history, culture, food, and entertainment. Thanks to the state's new legalization law passed in early 2022, New York is also on the verge of becoming the east coast's next big cannabis tourism hub....
This episode, guest Lulu Tsui, CEO of On The Revel, tells host Brit Smith how NYC residents are buying marijuana without leaving their block, thanks to local entrepreneurs opening up shops during the limbo phase between legalization and the launch of a licensed retail industry. Lulu also covers the most popular pot products in NYC, the best events and sites tourists should experience while toking the local bud, where adults are allowed to consume cannabis flower in public, and what the future looks like for New York City's burgeoning cannabis tourism industry.

Purchase the Summer Travel & Cannabis issue of Different Leaf magazine on the shelves at select Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble bookstores, and Walmarts across the US and Canada. Find your nearest in-person retailer or purchase any issue at Differentleaf.com, follow us on social media @differentleaf @different_leaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.]]>1642420,cannabis,city,ganja,holiday,leisure,lulu,marijuana,new,newyork,nyc,pot,revel,tourism,tourist,travel,tsui,vacation,weed,yorkfalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cbd-in-the-south-of-france--50818358
In this episode, host Brit Smith visits France's "CBD King & Queen" Steph & Laëti, owners of Joker Growshop and Le Petit Amsterdam CBD Shop in the southern coastal village of Bormes-les-Mimosa. Brit learns about French cannabis law, where French hemp products come from, how tourists can find the best local CBD, and where smokers can feel safe lighting up in the south of France.

Get the summer 2022 issue of Different Leaf at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand. Follow Different Leaf on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf and find host Brit @BritTheBritish. Special thanks to]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50818358Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:00:02 +0000Different LeafThe south of France is well known for its sun, sand, and amazing food and wine. Now, there's a newly-thriving French CBD industry that cannabis-curious tourists can try on their European vacation. There's even been a boom in CBD vending machines,...
In this episode, host Brit Smith visits France's "CBD King & Queen" Steph & Laëti, owners of Joker Growshop and Le Petit Amsterdam CBD Shop in the southern coastal village of Bormes-les-Mimosa. Brit learns about French cannabis law, where French hemp products come from, how tourists can find the best local CBD, and where smokers can feel safe lighting up in the south of France.

Get the summer 2022 issue of Different Leaf at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand. Follow Different Leaf on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf and find host Brit @BritTheBritish. Special thanks to]]>2662amsterdam,bormes,bormes-les-mimosa,cannabis,cbd,delta8,france,french,hemp,holiday,magazine,marijuana,mimosa,smoke,south,st.tropez,tourism,tourist,travel,vacationfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/traveling-with-your-weed-with-meghan-o-dea--50740838
This episode, host Brit Smith talks to longtime cannabis tourism journalist Meghan O'Dea about her article in the summer issue of Different Leaf; "Traveling with Weed; How To Make Cannabis Your Copilot On Your Next High-Flying Adventure." Meghan expands on her writing and discusses how weed-lovers tend to bring pot products on their travels, the risks and penalties they could face if they're caught, and some of the best ways to legally enjoy marijuana while traveling the United States.

Get the summer 2022 issue of Different Leaf at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand and follow Different Leaf on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50740838Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:00:02 +0000Different LeafPlenty of tourists enhance their travel experience by bringing cannabis products with them on vacation. Although laws across the US prohibit crossing state lines with pot or toking up in public, that doesn't deter everyone. So how do people...
This episode, host Brit Smith talks to longtime cannabis tourism journalist Meghan O'Dea about her article in the summer issue of Different Leaf; "Traveling with Weed; How To Make Cannabis Your Copilot On Your Next High-Flying Adventure." Meghan expands on her writing and discusses how weed-lovers tend to bring pot products on their travels, the risks and penalties they could face if they're caught, and some of the best ways to legally enjoy marijuana while traveling the United States.

Get the summer 2022 issue of Different Leaf at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person retailer at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand and follow Different Leaf on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf]]>2025420,adventure,airplane,airport,cannabis,edibles,ganja,holiday,hospitality,laws,magazine,marijuana,tourism,tourist,travel,traveling,tsa,vacation,vape,weedfalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trying-marijuana-in-latin-america-with-nathaniel-janowitz--50650544
So what should travelers know before considering sparking up a joint on a beach in Mexico? Can tourists get pot delivered to them in Latin America? Where does South American weed come from, and is it safe to consume? And can non-residents buy recreational cannabis in Uruguay? Guiding us through all these questions is journalist Nathaniel Janowitz, who covers cannabis and drugs in Central and South America for Vice News.

Get the new summer issue of Different Leaf the magazine at Differentleaf.com or go to Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand to find your nearest retailer selling Different Leaf.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Check out xdifferentleaf.com for our new line of merchandise.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50650544Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:02 +0000Different LeafIn most Central and South American countries, recreational cannabis industries don't yet exist. But in places like Uruguay or in certain parts of Mexico, it's more acceptable and less legally risky for travelers to seek out local bud. Several...
So what should travelers know before considering sparking up a joint on a beach in Mexico? Can tourists get pot delivered to them in Latin America? Where does South American weed come from, and is it safe to consume? And can non-residents buy recreational cannabis in Uruguay? Guiding us through all these questions is journalist Nathaniel Janowitz, who covers cannabis and drugs in Central and South America for Vice News.

Get the new summer issue of Different Leaf the magazine at Differentleaf.com or go to Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand to find your nearest retailer selling Different Leaf.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Check out xdifferentleaf.com for our new line of merchandise.]]>1682420,america,cannabis,cartel,drugs,janowitz,latin,magazine,marijuana,mexico,nathaniel,oaxaca,paraguay,tijuana,tour,tourism,tourist,travel,uruguay,weedfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maine-s-camp-laughing-grass-with-trinity-madison--50510350
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Camp Laughing Grass founder Trinity Madison, who faced plenty of pushback before she landed the perfect spot to set up camp on a private 17-acre riverfront forest. Trinity discusses her past as a houseless edible maker, and what she had to do to turn her dream of a pot-friendly campsite into a reality. She also covers all the fun things her visitors get to experience at Camp Laughing Grass, how communities of 420 travelers are starting to connect and return, and how campers can access and enjoy the best locally-grown bud while taking in all the natural beauty that Maine has to offer.

Get the new summer issue of Different Leaf the magazine at Differentleaf.com or go to Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand to find your nearest retailer selling Different Leaf. Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Check out xdifferentleaf.com for our new line of merchandise.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50510350Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:00:02 +0000Different LeafWe're kicking off our summer season in the heart of southern Maine, at one of the only 420-friendly campgrounds in the nation; Camp Laughing Grass. Located less than an hour inland from Portland, Camp Laughing Grass sits on the edge of the scenic...
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Camp Laughing Grass founder Trinity Madison, who faced plenty of pushback before she landed the perfect spot to set up camp on a private 17-acre riverfront forest. Trinity discusses her past as a houseless edible maker, and what she had to do to turn her dream of a pot-friendly campsite into a reality. She also covers all the fun things her visitors get to experience at Camp Laughing Grass, how communities of 420 travelers are starting to connect and return, and how campers can access and enjoy the best locally-grown bud while taking in all the natural beauty that Maine has to offer.

Get the new summer issue of Different Leaf the magazine at Differentleaf.com or go to Differentleaf.com/on-the-newsstand to find your nearest retailer selling Different Leaf. Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Check out xdifferentleaf.com for our new line of merchandise.]]>1495420,camp,camping,cannabis,england,hiking,magazine,maine,marijuana,medicine,nature,new,newengland,outdoor,outdoors,recreational,tourism,tourist,travel,travelingfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queer-cannabis-club-2-cann-weedmaps-green-qween--50312428
First, host Brit Smith talks to Luke Anderson, founder of CANN infused social tonics, and Juanjo Feijo, Chief Marketing Officer at WeedMaps, to discuss the new CANN x WeedMaps Pride marketing campaign; the iconic new pop song and music video "Taste So Good," featuring an incredible lineup of LGBTQ+ celebs and allies. Watch the video at youtube.com/watch?v=ViNALW35WkE

Then, Brit checks in with Andres Rigal, co-founder of Green Qween dispensary in Downtown Los Angeles, where they're showing others in the legal industry how to support the LGBTQ+ cannabis community year-round. Green Qween stocks its shelves with products made by local queer and BIPOC-owned marijuana companies, they hire low-income and unhoused queer people, they’re helping fund the Downtown LA Proud Community Center, and they’ve got an incubator program to help local queer-owned marijuana brands grow.

Learn more about the Queer Cannabis Club at farnsworthfinecannabis.com/queer-cannabis-club. Buy any issue and find local retailers that sell Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com.

Follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. We'll be back in mid-July with our summer season!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50312428Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:00:02 +0000Different LeafFor our second check-in with the Queer Cannabis Club, we're looking at how LGBTQ+ owned cannabis companies are setting the tone for true inclusivity this Pride month. First, host Brit Smith talks to Luke Anderson, founder of CANN infused social...
First, host Brit Smith talks to Luke Anderson, founder of CANN infused social tonics, and Juanjo Feijo, Chief Marketing Officer at WeedMaps, to discuss the new CANN x WeedMaps Pride marketing campaign; the iconic new pop song and music video "Taste So Good," featuring an incredible lineup of LGBTQ+ celebs and allies. Watch the video at youtube.com/watch?v=ViNALW35WkE

Then, Brit checks in with Andres Rigal, co-founder of Green Qween dispensary in Downtown Los Angeles, where they're showing others in the legal industry how to support the LGBTQ+ cannabis community year-round. Green Qween stocks its shelves with products made by local queer and BIPOC-owned marijuana companies, they hire low-income and unhoused queer people, they’re helping fund the Downtown LA Proud Community Center, and they’ve got an incubator program to help local queer-owned marijuana brands grow.

Learn more about the Queer Cannabis Club at farnsworthfinecannabis.com/queer-cannabis-club. Buy any issue and find local retailers that sell Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com.

Follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. We'll be back in mid-July with our summer season!]]>1995arquette,cann,cannabis,equity,gay,gellar,good,jorjeous,kenworthy,kesha,kiyoko,kornbread,lgbt,lgbtq,mnek,queer,so,taste,vincint,weedmapsfalsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-to-teens-amid-legalization-with-dr-elizabeth-d-amico--50130593
This episode's guest is Dr. Elizabeth D’Amico, a licensed clinical psychologist and senior behavioral scientist at the Rand Corporation; a nonprofit research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges. She's also an adjunct professor at UCLA’s school of Public Health, and a mother of two who is nationally recognized for her work on predictors, consequences, and interventions surrounding adolescent substance use. Brit and Dr. D'Amico discuss what studies show about cannabis and young brains, how advertising legal weed is impacting teens, and how parents can approach the topic of legal marijuana with their kids.

Read more on Dr. D'Amico's work in this issue of Different Leaf the magazine, available now at DifferentLeaf.com and at more than 1,600 retailers across the US and Canada, find your local seller at DifferentLeaf.com. Follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50130593Fri, 10 Jun 2022 06:00:02 +0000Different LeafToday's teens are the first adolescents to have access to discreet vape pens and gummies, to regularly see billboards for marijuana delivery services, and soon they’ll be the first generation of young adults who can hit the pot shop instead of the bar...
This episode's guest is Dr. Elizabeth D’Amico, a licensed clinical psychologist and senior behavioral scientist at the Rand Corporation; a nonprofit research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges. She's also an adjunct professor at UCLA’s school of Public Health, and a mother of two who is nationally recognized for her work on predictors, consequences, and interventions surrounding adolescent substance use. Brit and Dr. D'Amico discuss what studies show about cannabis and young brains, how advertising legal weed is impacting teens, and how parents can approach the topic of legal marijuana with their kids.

Read more on Dr. D'Amico's work in this issue of Different Leaf the magazine, available now at DifferentLeaf.com and at more than 1,600 retailers across the US and Canada, find your local seller at DifferentLeaf.com. Follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.]]>1681abuse,addict,addiction,cannabis,d'amico,education,intervention,marijuana,misuse,parent,parenting,parents,rand,substance,substances,teen,teenagers,teens,thc,usefalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heirloom-families-patton-cousteau-roosevelt--50041644
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to members of three heirloom families who have moved into cannabis; CEO of Green Meadows Farms Bob Patton, founders of SeaWeed Naturals Phillippe and Ashlyn Cousteau, and CEO of Lucida Club Jack Roosevelt. The famed entrepreneurs discuss how and why they got into marijuana, how they handled the stigma when they came out in support of legal weed, and what they believe their ancestors would think of their foray into the cannabis industry.

Follow Different Leaf on social media @different leaf and @different_leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.

Different Leaf the Magazine is now on the shelves at more than 1,800 newsstands across the US and Canada, including at select Whole Foods and Barnes and Noble bookstores. Go to DifferentLeaf.com to buy any of the issues or to find the nearest location near you that sells Different Leaf the magazine.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50041644Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:00:02 +0000Different LeafWhat do French ocean pioneer Jacques Cousteau, US Army General George S. Patton, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt all have in common? They all have grandchildren involved in the legal cannabis industry! But why would the descendants of families of...
In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to members of three heirloom families who have moved into cannabis; CEO of Green Meadows Farms Bob Patton, founders of SeaWeed Naturals Phillippe and Ashlyn Cousteau, and CEO of Lucida Club Jack Roosevelt. The famed entrepreneurs discuss how and why they got into marijuana, how they handled the stigma when they came out in support of legal weed, and what they believe their ancestors would think of their foray into the cannabis industry.

Follow Different Leaf on social media @different leaf and @different_leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.

Different Leaf the Magazine is now on the shelves at more than 1,800 newsstands across the US and Canada, including at select Whole Foods and Barnes and Noble bookstores. Go to DifferentLeaf.com to buy any of the issues or to find the nearest location near you that sells Different Leaf the magazine.]]>2178ashlyn,business,cannabis,ceo,company,cousteau,family,general,health,heirloom,industry,marijuana,patton,phillippe,president,roosevelt,skincare,veteran,veterans,wellnessfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hennepen-s-hemp-an-accessibility-focused-business--49957114
Diagnosed with traumatic brain injury and epilepsy after being struck by a car, Bradford embarked on a healing journey that led him through India, and eventually to cannabis and CBD. Years later, when he became CEO of Hennepen’s Hemp, Bradford decided to partner with the ARC program, the nation’s largest community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now, adults with disabilities comprise a majority of Bradford's staff, bringing their solid work ethic, energy and charisma to Hennepen's Hemp company.

Check out more at Hennepens.com, and read about the Hennepen's story in the spring 2022 issue of Different Leaf the magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com and on the shelves at more than 1,600 newsstands across the US and Canada. Find your nearest location at DifferentLeaf.com. Follow us on social media @differentleaf @different_leaf and find host Brit Smith @britthebritish. Thanks to production manager Jen Hayes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49957114Fri, 27 May 2022 08:20:01 +0000Different LeafHear the inspirational story of how a traumatic accident led Hennepen's Hemp CEO Bradford Beckermann to develop an accessibility-focused business model within the newly-blossoming hemp industry. Diagnosed with traumatic brain injury and epilepsy...
Diagnosed with traumatic brain injury and epilepsy after being struck by a car, Bradford embarked on a healing journey that led him through India, and eventually to cannabis and CBD. Years later, when he became CEO of Hennepen’s Hemp, Bradford decided to partner with the ARC program, the nation’s largest community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now, adults with disabilities comprise a majority of Bradford's staff, bringing their solid work ethic, energy and charisma to Hennepen's Hemp company.

Check out more at Hennepens.com, and read about the Hennepen's story in the spring 2022 issue of Different Leaf the magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com and on the shelves at more than 1,600 newsstands across the US and Canada. Find your nearest location at DifferentLeaf.com. Follow us on social media @differentleaf @different_leaf and find host Brit Smith @britthebritish. Thanks to production manager Jen Hayes.]]>1995420,accessibility,arc,cannabis,cbd,developmental,disabilities,disability,employment,epilepsy,handicapped,hemp,hennepens,inspirational,inspire,inspiring,marijuana,medicine,tbi,wellnessfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/desi-cannabis-collective-on-ganja-in-south-asian-cultures--49835967
In this episode, Brit talks to Chirali Patel Esq. and Yogi Maharaj, co-founders of the Desi Cannabis Collective, to understand how cannabis is received in today’s South Asian families, how colonization changed the perception of weed, and what the future looks like for the relationship between the Desi community and the sacred ganja plant. Find out more on Instagram @desicannabiscollective

Follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Find all issues of Different Leaf the quarterly cannabis journal at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your nearest bookstore or dispensary selling the latest magazine issue at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49835967Fri, 20 May 2022 08:20:02 +0000Different LeafFrom India to Bangladesh to Nepal, ganja has been established as an essential medicine across South Asia for thousands of years, and it has long been of major significance in religions like Hinduism and Sikhism. But after British colonization, the...
In this episode, Brit talks to Chirali Patel Esq. and Yogi Maharaj, co-founders of the Desi Cannabis Collective, to understand how cannabis is received in today’s South Asian families, how colonization changed the perception of weed, and what the future looks like for the relationship between the Desi community and the sacred ganja plant. Find out more on Instagram @desicannabiscollective

Follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Find all issues of Different Leaf the quarterly cannabis journal at DifferentLeaf.com, or find your nearest bookstore or dispensary selling the latest magazine issue at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstand]]>1649aapi,asian,british,cannabis,colonization,community,desi,ganja,hindu,hinduism,history,india,indian,marijuana,religion,religious,sacred,sikh,sikhism,southfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cannago-entrepreneurs-cbd-and-delta8-delivery-in-ga--49777257
CannaGo allows adults in metro Atlanta, Georgia to get CBD and Delta-8 products legally delivered to their homes the same day. Brit, Matthew, Kevin and Victor discuss the hurdles cannabis companies face with app platforms, marketing, and law enforcement, how they got their business off the ground, and how the canna-curious culture is developing in southern states.

Learn more at TryCannaGo.com. Follow Different Leaf on social media @differentleaf @different_leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Find your nearest store selling Different Leaf the magazine, or buy any issue at Differentleaf.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49777257Fri, 13 May 2022 08:20:02 +0000Different LeafAfter US hemp was legalized in 2018, the popularity of CBD and Delta-8-THC products skyrocketed, especially in states where all other forms of cannabis are still illegal. And with every new industry comes a new generation of entrepreneurs with their...
CannaGo allows adults in metro Atlanta, Georgia to get CBD and Delta-8 products legally delivered to their homes the same day. Brit, Matthew, Kevin and Victor discuss the hurdles cannabis companies face with app platforms, marketing, and law enforcement, how they got their business off the ground, and how the canna-curious culture is developing in southern states.

Learn more at TryCannaGo.com. Follow Different Leaf on social media @differentleaf @different_leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Find your nearest store selling Different Leaf the magazine, or buy any issue at Differentleaf.com.]]>2039420,app,atlanta,black,business,cannabis,cannago,cbd,delivery,delta8,delta8thc,driver,entrepreneur,entrepreneurs,hbcu,hemp,marijauna,morehouse,thc,wellnessfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lauren-yoshiko-broccoli-magazine-and-thrillist-journalist--49646330
This episode, host Brit Smith talks to Oregon-based cannabis journalist Lauren Yoshiko, editor of Broccoli's weekly newsletter The Broccoli Report, and co-host of The Broccoli Talk podcast. Brit and Lauren discuss their experiences launching careers in marijuana journalism, how the professional landscape has changed for women in weed, and they appreciate the sheer beauty of a good cannabis magazine.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Buy any issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and at select bookstores and dispensaries across the U.S. and Canada. Find your nearest in-person location that sells our quarterly magazine at Differentleaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49646330Fri, 06 May 2022 09:00:03 +0000Different LeafFrom the thoughtful takes on marijuana culture to the visually stimulating photography, there are so many reasons we love a good cannabis magazine (like Different Leaf, available now at DifferentLeaf.com and on more than 1500 newsstands!) Another one...
This episode, host Brit Smith talks to Oregon-based cannabis journalist Lauren Yoshiko, editor of Broccoli's weekly newsletter The Broccoli Report, and co-host of The Broccoli Talk podcast. Brit and Lauren discuss their experiences launching careers in marijuana journalism, how the professional landscape has changed for women in weed, and they appreciate the sheer beauty of a good cannabis magazine.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Buy any issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and at select bookstores and dispensaries across the U.S. and Canada. Find your nearest in-person location that sells our quarterly magazine at Differentleaf.com]]>1706420,aapi,broccoli,cannabis,female,health,journalism,journalist,lauren,magazine,magazines,marijuana,pot,print,weed,wellness,woman,women,writer,yoshikofalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ellen-holland-high-times-editor-in-chief-and-author-of-weed--49559011
Brit and Ellen talk about her research for the book, which covers everything from cannabis lineages and aromas, to indoor and outdoor growing, to how pot pairs with different foods. Ellen also discusses her experience working with California marijuana legalization leaders like Dennis Peron and Ed Rosenthal, and where she sees the conversation around cannabis going in the future.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Buy any issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and at select bookstores and dispensaries across the U.S. and Canada. Find your nearest in-person location that sells our quarterly magazine at DifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49559011Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:00:02 +0000Different LeafThis episode, host Brit Smith talks to Ellen Holland, author and Editor-in-Chief of High Times magazine, about her new book 'Weed; A Connoisseur's Guide To Cannabis.' Ellen's latest book is a must-have for those interested in the history and culture...
Brit and Ellen talk about her research for the book, which covers everything from cannabis lineages and aromas, to indoor and outdoor growing, to how pot pairs with different foods. Ellen also discusses her experience working with California marijuana legalization leaders like Dennis Peron and Ed Rosenthal, and where she sees the conversation around cannabis going in the future.

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Buy any issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and at select bookstores and dispensaries across the U.S. and Canada. Find your nearest in-person location that sells our quarterly magazine at DifferentLeaf.com]]>1718420,book,books,cannabis,cbd,ellen,ganja,health,high,hightimes,holland,marijuana,peron,reading,relax,rosenthal,thc,times,weed,wellnessfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/concentrates-101--49496625
Follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Get the latest issue of Different Leaf the magazine at 1500+ bookstores and dispensaries across the U.S. and Canada, find your nearest location or buy any issue at DifferentLeaf.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49496625Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:00:02 +0000Different LeafFrom choosing an extract to working a mini blowtorch, there's a lot to learn about dabbing cannabis concentrates for the first time. This episode, Brit talks to Tommy Wu and Colin Rumsey of Happy Cabbage Farms, producers of Oregon's premium...
Follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Get the latest issue of Different Leaf the magazine at 1500+ bookstores and dispensaries across the U.S. and Canada, find your nearest location or buy any issue at DifferentLeaf.com]]>1622420,cannabis,concentrate,craft,dab,dabbing,extract,happycabbage,health,marijuana,medical,medication,pot,recreation,relax,solventless,vape,vaping,weed,wellnesstrue12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chemdog--49402001
From Chem91 came some of the country's most iconic cannabis cultivars like Sour Diesel, OG Kush, Skywalker, Trainwreck, GMO, Northern Lights, Hindu Kush and Girl Scout Cookies. Now, he is one of Massachusetts’ most revered growers of legal marijuana, working above ground as head of cultivation at Canna Provisions in western Massachusetts (cannaprovisions.com).

Find all issues of Different Leaf magazine at differentleaf.com.

Follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf and find our host Brit Smith at @BritTheBritish.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49402001Fri, 15 Apr 2022 09:00:03 +0000Different LeafYou may have heard of the weed strain ChemDog, but you may not know ChemDog is also a person! In this episode, Brit talks to Greg “ChemDog” Krzanowski, the legendary grower behind one of the world's most important cultivars of marijuana. In the early...
From Chem91 came some of the country's most iconic cannabis cultivars like Sour Diesel, OG Kush, Skywalker, Trainwreck, GMO, Northern Lights, Hindu Kush and Girl Scout Cookies. Now, he is one of Massachusetts’ most revered growers of legal marijuana, working above ground as head of cultivation at Canna Provisions in western Massachusetts (cannaprovisions.com).

Find all issues of Different Leaf magazine at differentleaf.com.

Follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf and find our host Brit Smith at @BritTheBritish.]]>1402420,cannabis,chem,chemdawg,chemdog,cultivar,drugs,ganja,gardener,grow,growers,health,krzanowski,marijuana,pot,smoke,strain,vape,weed,wellnessfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spring-season-22-trailer--49361061
Find the full list of this season's guests at DifferentLeaf.com and inside the spring 2022 issue of Different Leaf the magazine, on shelves now at select bookstores and dispensaries nationwide. Buy any and all issues or find your nearest retailer at DifferentLeaf.com, and follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49361061Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:00:06 +0000Different LeafOur spring 2022 season drops Friday April 15th with weekly episodes! Subscribe so you don’t miss any of our incredible guests, including; legendary cannabis grower Greg 'Chemdog' Krzanowski, author and editor-in-chief of High Times Ellen Holland,...
Find the full list of this season's guests at DifferentLeaf.com and inside the spring 2022 issue of Different Leaf the magazine, on shelves now at select bookstores and dispensaries nationwide. Buy any and all issues or find your nearest retailer at DifferentLeaf.com, and follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf]]>149420,book,business,cannabis,chemdog,concentrates,cousteau,dab,desi,entrepreneur,environment,industry,magazine,marijuana,morehouse,patton,roosevelt,smoke,trailer,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-a-cannabis-cup-and-who-wins--48953540
This episode, host Brit Smith goes to the Massachusetts Cultivator's Cup in Somerset, Mass., put on by Solar Therapeutics and The Farmacist, to find out how organizers are putting on Cups post-pandemic, how the competitions are judged, and who event-goers can see as entertainment (hint: it's a lot of old skool hip hop!) Then Brit visits the Cup-winning growers at Bountiful Farms in Lakeville, Mass., where cultivation manager Zack Taylor explains what makes their flower win so many awards.

Follow Different Leaf on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish -- Buy all issues of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and select Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Barnes & Noble bookstores.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48953540Fri, 04 Mar 2022 18:53:17 +0000Different LeafFor more than 30 years, the world's best marijuana growers have been recognized at their local Cannabis Cup events. And as more states and countries legalize weed, the title of Cannabis Cup winner becomes even more coveted. But Cups are not just about...
This episode, host Brit Smith goes to the Massachusetts Cultivator's Cup in Somerset, Mass., put on by Solar Therapeutics and The Farmacist, to find out how organizers are putting on Cups post-pandemic, how the competitions are judged, and who event-goers can see as entertainment (hint: it's a lot of old skool hip hop!) Then Brit visits the Cup-winning growers at Bountiful Farms in Lakeville, Mass., where cultivation manager Zack Taylor explains what makes their flower win so many awards.

Follow Different Leaf on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish -- Buy all issues of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and select Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Barnes & Noble bookstores.]]>2148420,award,cannabis,competition,cup,cypresshill,festival,garden,gardening,grow,growing,livemusic,marijuana,methodman,plant,plants,pot,redman,weed,wutangtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revisited-know-your-bud-with-reggie-stanfield-iii--48775229
Find out more about Reggie at jccultivation.com, and read about him in the fall 2020 issue of Different Leaf the magazine, available at differentleaf.com, Barnes and Noble bookstores, Whole Foods, and around 1500 newsstands across North America. Find your nearest physical location at differentleaf.com

Follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf, and follow host Brit Smith @britthebritish.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48775229Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:00:04 +0000Different LeafWhat is the difference between indica and sativa? What is a terpene? When we get to the dispensary, should we look at THC, CBD, or CBG content? This episode is all about how you can pick your best bud, as we revisit our interview with CEO and head...
Find out more about Reggie at jccultivation.com, and read about him in the fall 2020 issue of Different Leaf the magazine, available at differentleaf.com, Barnes and Noble bookstores, Whole Foods, and around 1500 newsstands across North America. Find your nearest physical location at differentleaf.com

Follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf, and follow host Brit Smith @britthebritish.]]>1858cannabis,cbd,credible,cultivation,education,gardening,grow,grower,growing,health,justin,marijuana,medical,medicine,plant,plants,thc,weed,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meals-out-of-marijuana-with-chef-matt-stockard--48470442
More recently, Chef Matt has been creating infused dinners for pot-loving celebrities like Julian Marley and Snoop Dogg. He's also developed a line of chef-quality THC-and-CBD-infused cooking products, including honeys, butters, and oils, and he holds live events and teaches virtual cooking classes for anyone who wants to learn how to add cannabis to their meals at home. Learn more about Chef Matt Stockard, his products and classes at ChefMattCooks.com.

Find every issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com, and where to get the latest issue near you at one of 1400+ locations around the United States and Canada. Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48470442Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:00:03 +0000Different LeafHost Brit Smith talks to award-winning Executive Chef Matthew Stockard about how we can incorporate marijuana-infused ingredients into our everyday diet. Chef Matt first experimented with cannabis-infused food as a teenager at a barbecue in Long...
More recently, Chef Matt has been creating infused dinners for pot-loving celebrities like Julian Marley and Snoop Dogg. He's also developed a line of chef-quality THC-and-CBD-infused cooking products, including honeys, butters, and oils, and he holds live events and teaches virtual cooking classes for anyone who wants to learn how to add cannabis to their meals at home. Learn more about Chef Matt Stockard, his products and classes at ChefMattCooks.com.

Find every issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com, and where to get the latest issue near you at one of 1400+ locations around the United States and Canada. Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish]]>1503california,cannabis,cbd,celebrity,chef,class,cook,cooking,dogg,education,infused,learn,marijuana,marley,matt,matthew,snoop,stockard,thc,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-fight-for-fairness-in-legal-weed-with-caroline-pineau--48379107
This episode, Brit talks to Caroline Pineau, owner of Stem adult-use cannabis dispensary. Caroline is the first cannabis business owner in the state to sue her host city over the legitimacy of the Community Impact Fee. Her lawsuit alleges that the City of Haverhill is requiring the maximum impact fee from her business without providing any itemized documentation of how it incurred the costs, or how those costs are reasonably related to the pot shop. It's considered a landmark case, which has the potential to change the way the entire cannabis industry operates in the state of Massachusetts.

Find all the issues of Different Leaf the Magazine at DifferentLeaf.com, or on the shelves at Barnes and Noble Bookstores. Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf, and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.

Produced by Brit Smith and Andrea Muraskin, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48379107Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:00:03 +0000Different LeafEntrepreneurs face high hurdles before they can enter the legal cannabis industry. Especially in Massachusetts, where potential business owners have to get Host Community Agreements with their cities or towns, which include the controversial...
This episode, Brit talks to Caroline Pineau, owner of Stem adult-use cannabis dispensary. Caroline is the first cannabis business owner in the state to sue her host city over the legitimacy of the Community Impact Fee. Her lawsuit alleges that the City of Haverhill is requiring the maximum impact fee from her business without providing any itemized documentation of how it incurred the costs, or how those costs are reasonably related to the pot shop. It's considered a landmark case, which has the potential to change the way the entire cannabis industry operates in the state of Massachusetts.

Find all the issues of Different Leaf the Magazine at DifferentLeaf.com, or on the shelves at Barnes and Noble Bookstores. Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf, and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.

Produced by Brit Smith and Andrea Muraskin, music by Homebody.]]>1601advocacy,business,cannabis,court,entrepreneur,haverhill,health,industry,landmark,law,lawsuit,legal,marijuana,massachusetts,rights,small,smallbusiness,stem,wellness,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-queer-cannabis-club-with-farnsworth-1906-cann--48364162
Hear from Alexander Farnsworth, owner of Farnsworth Fine Cannabis in Massachusetts, Jake Bullock, co-founder of California-based marijuana-infused drink company CANN, and Jim Freeland, Chief of Retail Development at 1906 cannabis in Colorado, about the mission of the QCC to highlight queer-owned marijuana companies, and to create spaces for cannabis enthusiasts of a certain feather.

The Queer Cannabis Club is holding its first-ever in-person event from January 20th through the 22nd at the W Hotel during Aspen Gay Ski Week. Learn more and book a 15-minute appointment for up to four people at www.queercannabis.club

Hosted and produced by Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Music by Home Body.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48364162Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:35:35 +0000Different LeafIn this first special episode, Brit talks to the leaders of 3 queer-owned cannabis companies who, along with Different Leaf, have formed The Queer Cannabis Club; a consortium of LGBTQ-owned-and-operated businesses in the cannabis industry. Hear from...
Hear from Alexander Farnsworth, owner of Farnsworth Fine Cannabis in Massachusetts, Jake Bullock, co-founder of California-based marijuana-infused drink company CANN, and Jim Freeland, Chief of Retail Development at 1906 cannabis in Colorado, about the mission of the QCC to highlight queer-owned marijuana companies, and to create spaces for cannabis enthusiasts of a certain feather.

The Queer Cannabis Club is holding its first-ever in-person event from January 20th through the 22nd at the W Hotel during Aspen Gay Ski Week. Learn more and book a 15-minute appointment for up to four people at www.queercannabis.club

Hosted and produced by Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Music by Home Body.]]>14351906,aspen,beverage,cann,cannabis,club,colorado,drink,farnsworth,gay,health,lgbt,lgbtq,marijuana,queer,ski,skiing,smoking,week,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/step-up-your-runner-s-high-with-josiah-hesse--48194476
In his latest book, 'Runner’s High; How a Movement of Cannabis-Fueled Athletes Is Changing the Science of Sports,' Josiah delves into just how prevalent cannabis consumption is in the world of athletes. As he tells Brit, Josiah learned to incorporate marijuana into his training and wellness routine so he could actually enjoy his runs, and he explains how even the least-sporty among us can benefit from the high humans get from both weed and working out.

Find all the issues of Different Leaf the Magazine at DifferentLeaf.com, or on the shelves at Barnes and Noble Bookstores. Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf, and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.

Produced by Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48194476Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:00:03 +0000Different LeafWe may have high hopes for our New Years Resolutions, but it can be tough to stick to a new exercise routine. This episode, host Brit Smith talks to Colorado-based journalist Josiah Hesse about just how many marathon runners like him have discovered...
In his latest book, 'Runner’s High; How a Movement of Cannabis-Fueled Athletes Is Changing the Science of Sports,' Josiah delves into just how prevalent cannabis consumption is in the world of athletes. As he tells Brit, Josiah learned to incorporate marijuana into his training and wellness routine so he could actually enjoy his runs, and he explains how even the least-sporty among us can benefit from the high humans get from both weed and working out.

Find all the issues of Different Leaf the Magazine at DifferentLeaf.com, or on the shelves at Barnes and Noble Bookstores. Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf, and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.

Produced by Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>1814athlete,athletic,cannabis,cbd,fitness,health,hesse,high,josiah,marathon,marijuana,run,runners,runner's,running,sport,sports,thc,wellness,workoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reviewing-2021-with-dan-adams-of-the-boston-globe--48026353
Joining Brit to break down all this year's top pot stories is Boston Globe cannabis reporter Dan Adams. From his weekly newsletter “This Week In Weed" to his most recent overview of what has happened since Mass. legalized pot five years ago, Dan has continued to give detailed coverage of all the biggest moves in Massachusetts cannabis.

Different Leaf will be back in the New Year with more great podcast episodes and some brand new issues of Different Leaf the Magazine, which you can buy at DifferentLeaf.com, or at Barnes and Noble Bookstores. Follow us on social media @Different Leaf and @Different_Leaf, and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.

Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48026353Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:00:02 +0000Different LeafThere were a lot of major changes this year when it comes to legal weed in Massachusetts. We saw a huge increase in licensed cannabis businesses, including the first recreational delivery licenses, a groundbreaking lawsuit that could shape the way the...
Joining Brit to break down all this year's top pot stories is Boston Globe cannabis reporter Dan Adams. From his weekly newsletter “This Week In Weed" to his most recent overview of what has happened since Mass. legalized pot five years ago, Dan has continued to give detailed coverage of all the biggest moves in Massachusetts cannabis.

Different Leaf will be back in the New Year with more great podcast episodes and some brand new issues of Different Leaf the Magazine, which you can buy at DifferentLeaf.com, or at Barnes and Noble Bookstores. Follow us on social media @Different Leaf and @Different_Leaf, and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.

Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>2589adams,boston,business,cannabis,culture,dan,ganja,globe,industry,journalism,journalist,law,marijuana,massachusetts,news,pot,report,reporter,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-budding-mind-of-brooke-burgstahler--47861521
Brit and Brooke discuss what it's like being cannabis reporters in California and Massachusetts, how to be an advocate for social justice in cannabis, and how to integrate marijuana into your yoga practice. Flip to page 83 In the fall 2021 issue of Different Leaf Magazine to learn more about Brooke's journey from child actress to social media influencer and cannabis talking head.

Follow Brooke Burgstahler on Instagram @brookestellar.

Find issues of Different Leaf the Magazine at DifferenLeaf.com or at Barnes and Noble and Books-a-Million bookstores, follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf, and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.

Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47861521Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:00:03 +0000Different LeafGuest Brooke Burgstahler is an actress, cannabis advocate, and reporter for Snoop Dogg's digital media company Merry Jane. You may have seen Brooke in the movie Arizona Summer, or on TV shows like General Hospital, Mad Men, or Blackish. Aside from...
Brit and Brooke discuss what it's like being cannabis reporters in California and Massachusetts, how to be an advocate for social justice in cannabis, and how to integrate marijuana into your yoga practice. Flip to page 83 In the fall 2021 issue of Different Leaf Magazine to learn more about Brooke's journey from child actress to social media influencer and cannabis talking head.

Follow Brooke Burgstahler on Instagram @brookestellar.

Find issues of Different Leaf the Magazine at DifferenLeaf.com or at Barnes and Noble and Books-a-Million bookstores, follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf, and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.

Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>1904420,bigmike,brooke,brookestellar,burgstahler,cannabis,differentleaf,influencer,jane,journalism,journalist,marijuana,media,merry,pot,reporter,snoop,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-cbd-helps-athletes-with-rachael-rapinoe--47695483
With a Master's degree in Health and Exercise Science behind her and the lived experience of how cannabinoids can help athletes like herself, Rachael co-founded Mendi, a sports-focused CBD brand whose mission is to "improve athletes lives using nature’s best recovery tools." Mendi offers CBD-infused gummies, capsules, tinctures, salves, and oils, all designed to help keep athletes like the Rapinoe twins at the top of their game. In this episode, Brit and Rachael discuss her experience with opioids and pot, how cannabinoids help athletes recover, whether weed should be considered a performance-enhancing drug, the current state of CBD, and THC rules in major sports, and more.

Learn more about Mendi at themendico.com.

Find issues of Different Leaf the Magazine at DifferenLeaf.com or at Barnes and Noble and Books-a-Million bookstores, follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf, and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47695483Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:00:03 +0000Different LeafGrowing up, athlete Rachael Rapinoe thrived off the "built-in rivalry" at home with her twin sister Megan. The Rapinoe twins played collegiate-level soccer for the Portland Pilots, where Rachael sustained a career-changing knee injury. After years of...
With a Master's degree in Health and Exercise Science behind her and the lived experience of how cannabinoids can help athletes like herself, Rachael co-founded Mendi, a sports-focused CBD brand whose mission is to "improve athletes lives using nature’s best recovery tools." Mendi offers CBD-infused gummies, capsules, tinctures, salves, and oils, all designed to help keep athletes like the Rapinoe twins at the top of their game. In this episode, Brit and Rachael discuss her experience with opioids and pot, how cannabinoids help athletes recover, whether weed should be considered a performance-enhancing drug, the current state of CBD, and THC rules in major sports, and more.

Learn more about Mendi at themendico.com.

Find issues of Different Leaf the Magazine at DifferenLeaf.com or at Barnes and Noble and Books-a-Million bookstores, follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf, and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>1912athlete,athletes,bird,cannabis,cbd,health,marijuana,megan,mendi,pot,rachael,rapinoe,recovery,soccer,sport,sports,sue,thc,weed,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baking-brownies-with-brit--47432544
This episode, learn the ins and outs of hosting a pot-infused dinner with canna-cuisine creators Colin Hanner and Laura Scherb, who guide host Brit Smith through baking their amazing "Not Your Roommates Weed Brownies" recipe.

Find this recipe and more in Colin and Laura's article; "An Informal Guide to Hosting Your Own Cannabis Dinner," in the 3rd edibles issue of Different Leaf the magazine, out now at DifferentLeaf.com or at Barnes and Noble and Books-A-Million bookstores. Follow Different Leaf on social media at @differentleaf and @different_leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish - Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47432544Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:00:18 +0000Different LeafGrab your apron and an eighth, it's time to learn how to bake THC-infused brownies so good they belong at your next dinner party. Cannabis-infused dinners may be gaining in popularity, but they are by no means easy to pull off. Aside from making sure...
This episode, learn the ins and outs of hosting a pot-infused dinner with canna-cuisine creators Colin Hanner and Laura Scherb, who guide host Brit Smith through baking their amazing "Not Your Roommates Weed Brownies" recipe.

Find this recipe and more in Colin and Laura's article; "An Informal Guide to Hosting Your Own Cannabis Dinner," in the 3rd edibles issue of Different Leaf the magazine, out now at DifferentLeaf.com or at Barnes and Noble and Books-A-Million bookstores. Follow Different Leaf on social media at @differentleaf and @different_leaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish - Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>1687420,bake,brownies,cannabis,cbd,chef,cook,cooking,different,dinner,dope,ganja,infused,leaf,marijuana,meal,pizza,pot,thc,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rock-and-bowl-with-steven-van-zandt--47209819
As Van Zandt tells host Brit Smith, unlike other celebrities who have put their names on THC-focused cannabis lines, Little Stevie's new pre-rolled joints are heavy with CBD and easy on THC, designed to give the consumer a nice mellow body buzz. The bud itself is also being grown by one of the best in the business; Chemdog, one of the most iconic cannabis growers in modern U.S. history. “Little Steven’s Underground Apothecary” has launched exclusively at Canna Provisions recreational dispensaries in Lee and Holyoke, Massachusetts.

Audio in this episode includes music by Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band, and sound from HBO's The Sopranos.

Buy the Fall 2021 issue of Different Leaf the Magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and now at Barnes & Noble and Books-a-Million book stores across the U.S. Follow us on social media @differentleaf @different_leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish - Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47209819Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:00:16 +0000Different LeafSteven Van Zandt may be best known as the legendary founding guitarist from Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street band, or perhaps as Silvio Dante from The Sopranos. Now, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer "Little Stevie" is diving into the world of weed, with a...
As Van Zandt tells host Brit Smith, unlike other celebrities who have put their names on THC-focused cannabis lines, Little Stevie's new pre-rolled joints are heavy with CBD and easy on THC, designed to give the consumer a nice mellow body buzz. The bud itself is also being grown by one of the best in the business; Chemdog, one of the most iconic cannabis growers in modern U.S. history. “Little Steven’s Underground Apothecary” has launched exclusively at Canna Provisions recreational dispensaries in Lee and Holyoke, Massachusetts.

Audio in this episode includes music by Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band, and sound from HBO's The Sopranos.

Buy the Fall 2021 issue of Different Leaf the Magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and now at Barnes & Noble and Books-a-Million book stores across the U.S. Follow us on social media @differentleaf @different_leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish - Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>1297apothecary,bruce,cannabis,cannaprovisions,cbd,chemdog,e-street,ganja,little,marijuana,pot,sopranos,springsteen,steven,stevie,thc,van,weed,zandtfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reggae-and-rockers-with-niambe-mcintosh-david-lopes--46983281
Find Different Leaf the magazine now on the shelves at Barnes and Noble and Books-A-Million bookstores across the US. Search for your nearest location or buy issues at differentleaf.com. Follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf, and follow host Brit Smith on social media @BritTheBritish.

This episode includes music by Ketsa, Kiddus-I, Peter Tosh, and Bob Marley. Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46983281Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:00:12 +0000Different LeafUS cannabis culture has its roots deeply planted in reggae music. "Rockers" is the quintessential cult movie credited with introducing reggae music, Rastafarianism, and ganja to young American audiences in the 1970s. Before his death in 2015, the...
Find Different Leaf the magazine now on the shelves at Barnes and Noble and Books-A-Million bookstores across the US. Search for your nearest location or buy issues at differentleaf.com. Follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf, and follow host Brit Smith on social media @BritTheBritish.

This episode includes music by Ketsa, Kiddus-I, Peter Tosh, and Bob Marley. Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>1499420,cannabis,dope,film,ganja,ginko,marijuana,marley,mcintosh,movie,music,niambe,pot,rasta,rastafarian,rastafarianism,reggae,rockers,tosh,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-edibles-with-jackie-bryant--46765270
This episode, host Brit Smith talks to California-based cannabis journalist Jackie Bryant. In her latest article for Different Leaf the Magazine, Jackie dives into the science of what happens inside our bodies when we eat pot-infused food.

You can buy the Fall 2021 issue of Different Leaf the Magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and now at Barnes & Noble and Books-a-Million book stores across the U.S. and Canada. Follow us on social media @differentleaf @different_leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish - Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46765270Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:00:18 +0000Different LeafWeed-infused edibles have come a long way. Far from the home-baked hash brownies of our teenager years, we’re now the first generation of adults who can go to a store and buy organic infused weed gummies, crackers, drinks, and even THC-ice cream....
This episode, host Brit Smith talks to California-based cannabis journalist Jackie Bryant. In her latest article for Different Leaf the Magazine, Jackie dives into the science of what happens inside our bodies when we eat pot-infused food.

You can buy the Fall 2021 issue of Different Leaf the Magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and now at Barnes & Noble and Books-a-Million book stores across the U.S. and Canada. Follow us on social media @differentleaf @different_leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish - Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>1502420,bryant,cannabis,cbd,different,dope,edibles,ganja,grass,high,jackie,leaf,marijuana,medical,pot,science,stoned,stoner,thc,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cbd-for-childhood-epilepsy-with-prof-caroline-melly--46538432
Learn more about Caroline’s story in the Summer 2021 issue of Different Leaf Magazine, available at differentleaf.com.

Follow us on Instagram @DifferentLeaf, and on Twitter @Different_Leaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.

Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Home Body.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46538432Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:00:19 +0000Different LeafBack in March of 2016, anthropologist Caroline Melly had just received tenure at Smith College, and was mother to a healthy five month-old baby boy, Lionel. Then one morning, Lionel had a series of seizures in Caroline’s arms – and she knew everything...
Learn more about Caroline’s story in the Summer 2021 issue of Different Leaf Magazine, available at differentleaf.com.

Follow us on Instagram @DifferentLeaf, and on Twitter @Different_Leaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.

Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Home Body.]]>1665anthropology,cannabidiol,cannabis,cbd,child,childhood,epilepsy,epileptic,kids,marijuana,medical,medicine,neurologists,parents,pot,research,seizures,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sun-grown-and-organic-in-new-england-with-ted-dobson--46352371
Learn more about Ted Dobson in the Fall 2019 issue of Different Leaf Magazine, or at equinoxfarmberkshires.com.

Check out DifferentLeaf.com for all the issues of our cannabis magazine, and follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf @Different_Leaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.
Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46352371Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:00:04 +0000Different LeafTed Dobson is one of the East Coast's most legendary old-school, outdoor marijuana farmers. More than 30 years ago, he was selling pot on the underground market to major league baseball players, rock and rollers, and upscale NYC chefs. Today, he's the...
Learn more about Ted Dobson in the Fall 2019 issue of Different Leaf Magazine, or at equinoxfarmberkshires.com.

Check out DifferentLeaf.com for all the issues of our cannabis magazine, and follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf @Different_Leaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.
Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>1594420,agriculture,cannabis,dobson,garden,gardening,grow,growing,homegrow,maine,marijuana,organic,plant,plants,pot,soil,sun-grown,ted,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/southern-hospitality-how-georgia-does-weed--46160731
Check out DifferentLeaf.com for all the issues of our cannabis magazine, and follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf @Different_Leaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish
Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46160731Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:00:15 +0000Different LeafIn much of the so-called Bible Belt cannabis is still completely illegal, and medical marijuana programs are minimal at best. But folks in the South are still accessing marijuana products in droves on the underground legacy market, which is mostly...
Check out DifferentLeaf.com for all the issues of our cannabis magazine, and follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf @Different_Leaf, and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish
Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>2256420,atlanta,cannabis,cannimedic,different,dope,ganja,georgia,leaf,marijuana,medical,minorities,minority,pot,south,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/burlesque-s-fairy-kush-mother-bambi-jones--45969813
Find issues of Different Leaf the magazine at Differentleaf.com -- Follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf -- Follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish --- and find Bambi Jones on Instagram @TheFairyKushMother]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45969813Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:00:04 +0000Different LeafBrit talks to iconic burlesque dancer and longtime marijuana advocate, the legendary Bambi Jones. A native of Holyoke, Massachusetts, Jones started touring internationally as a burlesque dancer in the late 1940's, when she witnessed the harsh impact...
Find issues of Different Leaf the magazine at Differentleaf.com -- Follow us on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf -- Follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish --- and find Bambi Jones on Instagram @TheFairyKushMother]]>1040420,bambi,brit,burlesque,cannabis,different,fairy,fame,ganja,hall,jones,kush,las,leaf,marijuana,mother,pot,smith,vegas,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maine-s-mom-and-pop-marijuana-market-with-mark-barnett--45812899
Read more on Mark Barnett in the latest issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and follow us on social media @differentleaf @different_leaf and @britthebritish

Produced by Andrea Muraskin, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45812899Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:28:18 +0000Different LeafUnlike most other states with legal weed, Maine has long allowed its certified cannabis caregivers to essentially set up shop and care or all medical patients in the state. This episode, Brit talks to Mark Barnett of Higher Grounds cannabis+coffee in...
Read more on Mark Barnett in the latest issue of Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com and follow us on social media @differentleaf @different_leaf and @britthebritish

Produced by Andrea Muraskin, music by Homebody.]]>2128agriculture,barnett,cannabis,different,farmer,farmers,farming,gardener,grow,industry,leaf,maine,marijuana,mark,medicine,plant,pot,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blowing-glass-pipes-with-artist-david-colton--45631829
Go to DifferentLeaf.com for all the issues of our quarterly cannabis journal, and read more about David's work in the Fall 2020 issue.

Follow Different Leaf on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf, find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Produced by Andrea Muraskin, music by HomeBody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45631829Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:00:15 +0000Different LeafThis week Brit goes to Westhampton, Massachusetts to visit the home studio of acclaimed glassblower David Colton, whose pipes and bongs resemble graffiti more than smoking paraphernalia. David is the first cannabis pipe maker to have his work in an...
Go to DifferentLeaf.com for all the issues of our quarterly cannabis journal, and read more about David's work in the Fall 2020 issue.

Follow Different Leaf on social media @differentleaf and @different_leaf, find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Produced by Andrea Muraskin, music by HomeBody.]]>1366420,bong,bongs,brit,cannabis,colton,corning,david,ganja,glass,glassblower,glassblowing,marijuana,museum,paraphernalia,pipe,pipes,smith,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coming-out-twice-lgbtq-in-the-cannabis-community--45434720
Follow us on Instagram @differentleaf and @britthebritish, and on Twitter @different_leaf and @britthebritish

Check out DifferentLeaf.com for issues of Different Leaf the magazine.

Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45434720Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:00:13 +0000Different LeafFor Pride Month, we're going inside the experiences of three cannabis community members who identify as LGBTQ+, and taking a look at how the cannabis industry can better include and meet the needs of people of different sexual orientations and gender...
Follow us on Instagram @differentleaf and @britthebritish, and on Twitter @different_leaf and @britthebritish

Check out DifferentLeaf.com for issues of Different Leaf the magazine.

Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>1876branding,cannabis,lgbt,lgbtq,lgbtq+,lgbtqia,marijuana,massachusetts,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/veterans-and-medical-marijuana-with-stephen-mandile--45254054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45254054Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:00:18 +0000Different LeafThis episode, Massachusetts Army National Guard combat veteran and Uxbridge Selectman Sgt. Stephen Mandile joins Brit to discuss how cannabis helped him ditch dozens of pharmaceutical drugs from the VA, how he almost lost his benefits because of his...1395420,cannabis,ganja,mandile,marijuana,massachusetts,medical,medicalmarijuana,medicine,pot,stephen,va,veteran,veterans,vets,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revisited-canna-biology-101-with-emma-chasen--45071186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45071186Fri, 28 May 2021 13:00:03 +0000Different LeafHow is it that humans have receptors for cannabinoids in our brains? What’s the real difference between the effects of indicas and sativas? What’s happening when you build up such a tolerance that you no longer feel high? For the answers to these, and...1717biology,cannabis,cbd,marijuana,medicine,science,thcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-1st-black-woman-to-open-an-east-coast-pot-shop-vanessa-jean-baptiste--44798977
Vanessa is a first generation Haitian-American who recently launched Legal Greens dispensary in her hometown of Brockton, Mass. Now, she plans to show the larger industry that people like her can not just enter the world of weed, they can lead it. Find out more at LegalGreens.net.

Go to DifferentLeaf.com for 4 issues of Different Leaf the magazine for $20. Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and follow our host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by HomeBody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44798977Fri, 14 May 2021 13:00:13 +0000Different LeafDespite major alleged corruption at the local level in Massachusetts' blooming cannabis industry, Vanessa Jean-Baptiste made history last month when she became the first Black woman to open a licensed cannabis dispensary on the east coast. Vanessa is...
Vanessa is a first generation Haitian-American who recently launched Legal Greens dispensary in her hometown of Brockton, Mass. Now, she plans to show the larger industry that people like her can not just enter the world of weed, they can lead it. Find out more at LegalGreens.net.

Go to DifferentLeaf.com for 4 issues of Different Leaf the magazine for $20. Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf and follow our host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish. Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by HomeBody.]]>1083420,baptiste,black,brockton,cannabis,different,ganja,greens,jean,jean-baptiste,leaf,legal,marijuana,pot,vanessa,weed,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/garcia-hand-picked-a-deadhead-s-dream-comes-to-the-east-coast--44572111
Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf @Different_Leaf and @BritTheBritish and check out DifferentLeaf.com for all the issues of Different Leaf the magazine.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44572111Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:53:46 +0000Different LeafIn this episode, host Brit Smith takes a field trip to Liberty Dispensary in Easthampton, Massachusetts, for the East Coast launch of Garcia Hand Picked, a cannabis collaboration between Holistic Industries and Jerry Garcia's family. (That's right, a...
Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf @Different_Leaf and @BritTheBritish and check out DifferentLeaf.com for all the issues of Different Leaf the magazine.]]>1297cannabis,dead,edibles,garcia,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-20-but-make-it-luxurious--44351562
Host Brit Smith speaks with David Yusefzadeh, CEO and Founder of Cloud Creamery in Framingham, Mass., which will be selling infused ice-cream at select dispensaries starting on 4/20/21. Find out more at PlantJam.co

Then, Brit talks to Matt Gamble, VP of Operations at Theory Wellness, where they're selling 4-packs of THC-infused seltzer drinks in a variety of flavors. Learn more at TheoryWellness.org

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf @Different_Leaf and @BritTheBritish and check out DifferentLeaf.com for all the issues of Different Leaf the magazine.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44351562Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:00:14 +0000Different LeafHappy 4/20 to one and all! It's year two celebrating the High Holiday in lockdown, so instead of planning to pass the joint, this episode we're exploring some of the luxurious new ways we can enjoy cannabis this summer without sharing, and without the...
Host Brit Smith speaks with David Yusefzadeh, CEO and Founder of Cloud Creamery in Framingham, Mass., which will be selling infused ice-cream at select dispensaries starting on 4/20/21. Find out more at PlantJam.co

Then, Brit talks to Matt Gamble, VP of Operations at Theory Wellness, where they're selling 4-packs of THC-infused seltzer drinks in a variety of flavors. Learn more at TheoryWellness.org

Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf @Different_Leaf and @BritTheBritish and check out DifferentLeaf.com for all the issues of Different Leaf the magazine.]]>1342420,4/20,cannabis,cbd,cloud,creamery,dope,edibles,ganja,infused,marijuana,seltzer,smoke,thc,theory,vape,weed,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marijuana-for-older-adults-with-patricia-patton--44154257
Our guest this episode is Ms. Patricia Patton, also known as "The Canna Boomer." She's a community connector, a wellness and aging expert, and an author. Right now, her passion is working to bridge the gap between the Baby Boomer generation and today’s legal cannabis industry. Find Patricia's podcast "Me and Mary Jane" on Google Podcasts or iTunes.

Check out DifferentLeaf.com for issues of our award-winning magazine.

Follow Different Leaf on social media @differentleaf @different_leaf @BrittheBritish

Produced by Andrea Muraskin. Music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44154257Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:00:03 +0000Different LeafMost people born from 1945-1965 grew up believing that marijuana was the Devil’s Lettuce. The so-called Baby Boomer generation has since seen decades of major changes around cannabis culture, law, and science. Now, they're the fastest growing...
Our guest this episode is Ms. Patricia Patton, also known as "The Canna Boomer." She's a community connector, a wellness and aging expert, and an author. Right now, her passion is working to bridge the gap between the Baby Boomer generation and today’s legal cannabis industry. Find Patricia's podcast "Me and Mary Jane" on Google Podcasts or iTunes.

Check out DifferentLeaf.com for issues of our award-winning magazine.

Follow Different Leaf on social media @differentleaf @different_leaf @BrittheBritish

Produced by Andrea Muraskin. Music by Homebody.]]>2074420,babyboomer,boomer,cannabis,cannaboomer,dope,elder,ganja,marijuana,older,patricia,patton,pot,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-to-know-your-bud-with-reginald-stanfield-ii--43956013
It can all seem overwhelming, but never fear, our guest is here to break down the science and dispel popular myths, like why higher THC doesn't necessarily equal better bud. Reggie is CEO and head horticulturalist at JustinCredible Cultivation in Cummington, Mass.

Follow us on Instagram @differentleaf and @britthebritish, and on Twitter @different_leaf and @britthebritish

Follow JustinCredible Cultivation on Instagram @justincredible_cultivation and follow Reginald Stanfield II on Twitter @forbes_next

Check out DifferentLeaf.com for issues of Different Lead the magazine.

Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43956013Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:00:18 +0000Different LeafThere are so many decisions to make when purchasing weed at a dispensary, or buying seeds to grow at home. Is it a strain you're familiar with? Does it look gorgeous or scrappy? Smell like diesel or grape-flavored candy? Is it an indica, sativa, or a...
It can all seem overwhelming, but never fear, our guest is here to break down the science and dispel popular myths, like why higher THC doesn't necessarily equal better bud. Reggie is CEO and head horticulturalist at JustinCredible Cultivation in Cummington, Mass.

Follow us on Instagram @differentleaf and @britthebritish, and on Twitter @different_leaf and @britthebritish

Follow JustinCredible Cultivation on Instagram @justincredible_cultivation and follow Reginald Stanfield II on Twitter @forbes_next

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Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>2049black-owned,breeding,cannabis,cbd,dispensary,growing,horticulture,marijuana,massachusetts,pot,thc,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/listener-s-q-a-on-medical-marijuana-with-dr-grinspoon--43745082
Follow us on Instagram @differentleaf and @britthebritish, and on Twitter @different_leaf and @britthebritish

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Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43745082Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:00:19 +0000Different LeafIt's already been a busy year for marijuana-related bills in several states, including South Carolina, Hawaii, Tennessee, and Alabama. Chances are, you either live in a state that already has medical marijuana laws, or soon will. There's a lot to know...
Follow us on Instagram @differentleaf and @britthebritish, and on Twitter @different_leaf and @britthebritish

Check out DifferentLeaf.com for issues of Different Lead the magazine.

Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>2146420,advice,cannabis,different,doctor,ganja,grinspoon,leaf,marijuana,medical,medicine,pot,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-those-genes-with-greenway-dna--43536307
Learn more at www.greenwaydna.com.

For our next episode, we're bringing back cannabis specialist Dr. Peter Grinspoon, MD to answer all your medical questions. Send your questions to podcast@differentleaf.com by Monday, February 22!

Follow us on Instagram @differentleaf and @britthebritish, and on Twitter @different_leaf and @britthebritish

Check out DifferentLeaf.com for copies of our magazine.

Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43536307Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:00:13 +0000Different LeafThis episode, Brit gets a roadmap to her body's reactions to marijuana...in the form of a report from GreenWay DNA, a consumer genetic testing company that uses your DNA to make CBD and THC dosage recommendations specific to you. GreenWay DNA...
Learn more at www.greenwaydna.com.

For our next episode, we're bringing back cannabis specialist Dr. Peter Grinspoon, MD to answer all your medical questions. Send your questions to podcast@differentleaf.com by Monday, February 22!

Follow us on Instagram @differentleaf and @britthebritish, and on Twitter @different_leaf and @britthebritish

Check out DifferentLeaf.com for copies of our magazine.

Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>1922cannabis,cbd,dna,genetic,genetics,marijuana,thcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/investing-in-cannabis-with-the-arcview-group--43295361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43295361Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:00:04 +0000Different LeafInvesting in cannabis companies may seem daunting, but it's undoubtedly becoming more popular. Funding for marijuana companies spiked big-time in January 2021 after President Biden was sworn into office and Democrats won control of the Senate. For...2256420,angel,arcview,cannabis,canopy,cronos,ganja,group,growth,investing,investment,investor,investors,marijuana,market,pot,stock,stocks,tilray,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-marijuana-went-mainstream-with-heather-cabot--43055647
This episode, Brit interviews Heather Cabot, an award winning journalist and former ABC News correspondent and anchor, who recently released her second book "The New Chardonnay; The Unlikely Story of How Marijuana Went Mainstream."

Check out DifferentLeaf.com to purchase 4 issues of Different Leaf the magazine for $20, and find a list of physical locations selling the magazine. Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf, follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish - Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43055647Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:00:14 +0000Different LeafA lot has changed over the past four years; we didn’t have adult-use pot shops in Massachusetts for the 2016 inauguration! In fact just a decade ago, recreational weed shops weren’t even a thing in the U.S. Over the span of just a few years, marijuana...
This episode, Brit interviews Heather Cabot, an award winning journalist and former ABC News correspondent and anchor, who recently released her second book "The New Chardonnay; The Unlikely Story of How Marijuana Went Mainstream."

Check out DifferentLeaf.com to purchase 4 issues of Different Leaf the magazine for $20, and find a list of physical locations selling the magazine. Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @Different_Leaf, follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish - Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, music by Homebody.]]>1398abc,anchor,book,cabot,cannabis,chardonnay,correspondent,former,heather,how,journalist,mainstream,marijuana,new,news,pot,story,unlikely,weed,wentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dope-sex-with-ashley-manta--42843644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42843644Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:13:02 +0000Different LeafWith the new year off to a rocky start, we could all do with some tips on how to relax more in 2021. This episode, author and sex coach Ashely Manta joins Brit to talk about her new book with Merry Jane; "The CBD Solution: Sex." Ashley's book is all...2069ashley,cannabis,cannasexual,cbd,dope,ganja,manta,marijuana,orgasm,pot,sex,sexuality,thc,weedtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2020-is-hindsight-a-look-back-at-this-year-s-guests--42697547
For our End Of The Year episode, we're checking back in with some amazing guests from our earlier episodes.

In episode 4, when the recreational pot shops first closed down in Massachusetts, host Brit Smith talked to Dr. Peter Grinspoon about what consumers had to do if they couldn't afford a medical card, and how people with a history of addiction, like Brit and Dr Grinspoon, could remain steady during the pandemic.

In episode 8, as tensions grew over the police-involved killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, Brit had an important conversation with Niambe McIntosh, daughter of reggae legend Peter Tosh, about the impact of the war on drugs on communities of color.

And in episode 10, we got to learn from cannabis educator Emma Chasen, who taught us the science of how cannabis gets humans high.

Check out differentleaf.com for a list of physical locations selling Different Leaf the magazine, follow us on social media @differentleaf - @different_leaf - @BritTheBritish - produced by Andrea Muraskin, music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42697547Tue, 29 Dec 2020 14:00:11 +0000Different LeafNewsflash; 2020 has been a heck of a year! Since Different Leaf the Podcast started just a few weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic began, we've been here to track exactly how this year impacted the world of weed. For our End Of The Year episode, we're...
For our End Of The Year episode, we're checking back in with some amazing guests from our earlier episodes.

In episode 4, when the recreational pot shops first closed down in Massachusetts, host Brit Smith talked to Dr. Peter Grinspoon about what consumers had to do if they couldn't afford a medical card, and how people with a history of addiction, like Brit and Dr Grinspoon, could remain steady during the pandemic.

In episode 8, as tensions grew over the police-involved killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, Brit had an important conversation with Niambe McIntosh, daughter of reggae legend Peter Tosh, about the impact of the war on drugs on communities of color.

And in episode 10, we got to learn from cannabis educator Emma Chasen, who taught us the science of how cannabis gets humans high.

Check out differentleaf.com for a list of physical locations selling Different Leaf the magazine, follow us on social media @differentleaf - @different_leaf - @BritTheBritish - produced by Andrea Muraskin, music by Homebody.]]>1017420,cannabis,cbd,chasen,different,emma,ganja,grinspoon,leaf,marijuana,mcintosh,nimabe,peter,pot,smoke,thc,tosh,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holidaze-gift-guide-with-john-arvanitis--42424341
Find out more about Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com follow us on social media @DifferetLeaf, @Different_Leaf, and @BritTheBritish. Produced by Andrea Muraskin, Music by Homebody]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42424341Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:00:20 +0000Different LeafJust in time for the holidays Different Leaf's "pot product guru" John Arvanitis joins Brit to talk about some of the goodies he sampled for the Fall 2020 issue (out in stores right now)! Budding novice to OG toker, we've got something for everyone on...
Find out more about Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com follow us on social media @DifferetLeaf, @Different_Leaf, and @BritTheBritish. Produced by Andrea Muraskin, Music by Homebody]]>1604cannabis,cbd,edibles,gifts,gummies,janefonda,marijuana,stockingstuffers,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teenagers-just-say-know-with-the-charlestown-coalition--42190828
So how does pot impact teenage brains and lives? How can young people make good choices in the era of legal marijuana? And how can parents talk to their kids about cannabis?
This episode host Brit Smith talks to Sarah Coughlin and Mswati Hanks of the Charlestown Coalition, an organization connected to Mass. General Hospital that supports youth in central Boston going through drug and alcohol recovery. Learn more at charlestowncoalition.org.

Find out more about Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com follow us on social media @DifferetLeaf @Different_Leaf @BritTheBritish
Produced by Andrea Muraskin, Music by Homebody]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42190828Fri, 27 Nov 2020 14:00:03 +0000Different LeafThe teenagers of 2020 are growing up in a very different world of weed than any generation that came before. Today, young people who want to try marijuana can get ahold of much higher-potency bud than ever had before. They can buy ready-made infused...
So how does pot impact teenage brains and lives? How can young people make good choices in the era of legal marijuana? And how can parents talk to their kids about cannabis?
This episode host Brit Smith talks to Sarah Coughlin and Mswati Hanks of the Charlestown Coalition, an organization connected to Mass. General Hospital that supports youth in central Boston going through drug and alcohol recovery. Learn more at charlestowncoalition.org.

Find out more about Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com follow us on social media @DifferetLeaf @Different_Leaf @BritTheBritish
Produced by Andrea Muraskin, Music by Homebody]]>1786brit,cannabis,charlestown,coalition,coughlin,hanks,health,marijuana,mswati,pot,sarah,smith,smoke,teen,teenager,teenagers,teens,vape,weed,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-prisoner-project-with-andrew-deangelo--41951972
This episode, Brit talks to cannabis industry leader Andrew DeAngelo, one of the co-founders of “The Last Prisoner Project.” Launched in September 2019, the LPP is a non-profit that aims to do exactly as its name suggests; free every last prisoner still behind bars on cannabis-related crimes, and set them back up for success in society. Read more on the LPP’s criminal justice work in the fall issue of Different Leaf the magazine at differentleaf.com; learn more at LastPrisonerProject.org; follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf @Different_Leaf @BritTheBritish; Produced by Andrea Muraskin, Music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41951972Fri, 13 Nov 2020 14:00:01 +0000Different LeafThe election is finally over! The people have spoken, and with every single cannabis ballot initiative approved across the nation, there seems to be a least one thing we can all agree on; we should definitely be allowed to toke some good bud at the...
This episode, Brit talks to cannabis industry leader Andrew DeAngelo, one of the co-founders of “The Last Prisoner Project.” Launched in September 2019, the LPP is a non-profit that aims to do exactly as its name suggests; free every last prisoner still behind bars on cannabis-related crimes, and set them back up for success in society. Read more on the LPP’s criminal justice work in the fall issue of Different Leaf the magazine at differentleaf.com; learn more at LastPrisonerProject.org; follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf @Different_Leaf @BritTheBritish; Produced by Andrea Muraskin, Music by Homebody.]]>1839andrew,brit,cannabis,criminal,deangelo,ganja,justice,last,lastprisonerproject,lpp,marijuana,pot,prisoner,project,reform,smith,steve,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pandemic-pot-boom-with-dr-marion-mcnabb--41709239
This week, Brit talks to Dr. Marion McNabb from the Cannabis Center of Excellence, who has partnered with the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth to do an anonymous research study on how COVID-19 is impacting medical and adult-use marijuana consumers.

Take part in Dr. McNabb’s ongoing research on cannabis during Covid by going to cannacenterofexcllence.org. Check out Differentleaf.com, find us on social media @Differentleaf and @Different_Leaf, find our host Brit Smith @BritThe British. Produced by Andrea Muraskin, Music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41709239Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:00:05 +0000Different LeafUnsurprisingly, legal marijuana sales have been rising all over the map ever since May. Several states have reported month after month of record breaking sales numbers for adult-use and medical, including Illinois, Oregon, Colorado, and Washington...
This week, Brit talks to Dr. Marion McNabb from the Cannabis Center of Excellence, who has partnered with the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth to do an anonymous research study on how COVID-19 is impacting medical and adult-use marijuana consumers.

Take part in Dr. McNabb’s ongoing research on cannabis during Covid by going to cannacenterofexcllence.org. Check out Differentleaf.com, find us on social media @Differentleaf and @Different_Leaf, find our host Brit Smith @BritThe British. Produced by Andrea Muraskin, Music by Homebody.]]>934cannabis,coronavirus,covid,covid19,dartmouth,different,dope,ganja,illinois,leaf,legalize,marijuana,massachusetts,pot,smoke,umass,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pot-on-the-ballot-with-jim-borghesani--41477884
So what makes a successful campaign to legalize? And what can advocates do between now and November 3rd to make sure their message gets out there? This episode, Brit talks to Jim Borghesani, the former Director of Communications for “Yes on 4” - Massachusetts' successful marijuana legalization initiative that passed in 2016.

Find out more about Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com. Follow us on social media @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41477884Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:00:02 +0000Different LeafThis Election Day, voters in Mississippi and South Dakota will get to choose whether or not to legalize medical marijuana, and voters in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota will get to say yay or nay to legalizing recreational marijuana. In...
So what makes a successful campaign to legalize? And what can advocates do between now and November 3rd to make sure their message gets out there? This episode, Brit talks to Jim Borghesani, the former Director of Communications for “Yes on 4” - Massachusetts' successful marijuana legalization initiative that passed in 2016.

Find out more about Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com. Follow us on social media @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish]]>954arizona,ballot,borghesani,cannabis,dakota,jersey,jim,legalization,legalize,marijuana,mississippi,montana,new,pot,south,vote,voter,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/climate-change-and-eco-friendly-growing--41254402
But as you can read about in the most recent issue of Different Leaf Magazine, indoor marijuana growing facilities are not known for being very eco-friendly. So how can cultivators, who may soon have to move indoors, make sure they’re growing cannabis in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way?

This episode Brit talks to two guests from opposite coasts; Aaron Pagenkopf, farm manager at Diem Cannabis in Oregon (hellodiem.com), and Sam Milton, CEO of Climate Resources Group in Portland, Maine (climateresourcesgroup.com).

Learn more about Different Leaf the Magazine at differentleaf.com, find us on social media @DifferentLeaf @Different_Leaf and @BritTheBritish. Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, Music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41254402Fri, 02 Oct 2020 13:00:04 +0000Different LeafFrom the devastating wildfires on the west coast, to the unexpected early snow days in Colorado, the effects of climate change are only just starting to impact marijuana industry supply chains. While outdoor cannabis cultivators are trying to figure...
But as you can read about in the most recent issue of Different Leaf Magazine, indoor marijuana growing facilities are not known for being very eco-friendly. So how can cultivators, who may soon have to move indoors, make sure they’re growing cannabis in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way?

This episode Brit talks to two guests from opposite coasts; Aaron Pagenkopf, farm manager at Diem Cannabis in Oregon (hellodiem.com), and Sam Milton, CEO of Climate Resources Group in Portland, Maine (climateresourcesgroup.com).

Learn more about Different Leaf the Magazine at differentleaf.com, find us on social media @DifferentLeaf @Different_Leaf and @BritTheBritish. Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, Music by Homebody.]]>1478aaron,brit,cannabis,change,climate,different,eco,environment,friendly,ganja,leaf,marijuana,milton,pagenkopf,pot,sam,smith,sustainability,weed,wildfiresfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/treat-anxiety-avoid-panic-with-dr-peter-grinspoon--40962809
This episode Dr. Peter Grinspoon gives us a little medical guidance on how to properly recuperate with marijuana and use it to help with anxiety and depression so we can all continue to survive 2020.
Dr. Grinspoon is a Harvard-trained primary care physician at Mass General Hospital, who specializes in medical cannabis. He’s an instructor at Harvard Medical School, he’s a board member of Doctors for Cannabis Regulation, and he’s the author of “Free Refills: A Doctor Confronts His Addiction.” Find out more at PeterGrinspoon.com

Check out Different Leaf the magazine at Differentleaf.com, and follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf @Different_Leaf @BritTheBritish
Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, Music by Homebody.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40962809Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:00:03 +0000Different LeafLevels of anxiety and depression have been increasing dramatically during COVID-19. On top of the pandemic, the west coast is on fire, there's a major social justice movement, and the U.S. has an incredibly contentious general election about 40 days...
This episode Dr. Peter Grinspoon gives us a little medical guidance on how to properly recuperate with marijuana and use it to help with anxiety and depression so we can all continue to survive 2020.
Dr. Grinspoon is a Harvard-trained primary care physician at Mass General Hospital, who specializes in medical cannabis. He’s an instructor at Harvard Medical School, he’s a board member of Doctors for Cannabis Regulation, and he’s the author of “Free Refills: A Doctor Confronts His Addiction.” Find out more at PeterGrinspoon.com

Check out Different Leaf the magazine at Differentleaf.com, and follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf @Different_Leaf @BritTheBritish
Produced by Andrea Muraskin and Brit Smith, Music by Homebody.]]>1412anxiety,brit,cannabis,depression,doctor,dope,ganja,grinspoon,health,maijuana,mental,peter,pot,smith,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surviving-festival-withdrawals-with-ann-brum--40691310
Ann and Brit chat about how the “culture of cannabis” has been passed down through generations, they reminisce about sweet festival times and discuss how to take these events online successfully. Plus, Ann fills us in on some early details about the PlantMRKT - an event produced by Joint Venture and Co in partnership with Different Leaf- coming (fingers crossed!) in 2021.

Find out more about Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com. Follow us on social media @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40691310Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:00:08 +0000Different LeafHere at Different Leaf, we're missing the days of passing the dutch, plus opportunities for learning, connecting, and sharing the love at cannabis events. Lucky for us, this week's guest is here to help us stay engaged with the cannabis community...
Ann and Brit chat about how the “culture of cannabis” has been passed down through generations, they reminisce about sweet festival times and discuss how to take these events online successfully. Plus, Ann fills us in on some early details about the PlantMRKT - an event produced by Joint Venture and Co in partnership with Different Leaf- coming (fingers crossed!) in 2021.

Find out more about Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com. Follow us on social media @Different_Leaf and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish.]]>1448cannabis,marijuana,massachusettstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrities-in-cannabis-with-laganja-estranja--40435404
This episode Brit talks about celebrities in cannabis with Dallas-born drag queen, choreographer, performer, medical marijuana advocate, and social media Influencer; Jay Jackson, better known as Laganja Estranja. Later in the episode, Avital Norman-Nathman, the writer behind Different Leaf's feature article on Laganja and other celebrities in cannabis, also joins the conversation.

Find out more about Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com, and follow us on social media @Different_Leaf and @BritTheBritish]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40435404Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:00:21 +0000Different LeafFrom the people you’d expect like Snoop Dogg or Cheech and Chong, to the more surprising names like Martha Stewart or the famously-sober Gene Simmons, there are a lot of famous people trying to sell us cannabis-related products right now. But is there...
This episode Brit talks about celebrities in cannabis with Dallas-born drag queen, choreographer, performer, medical marijuana advocate, and social media Influencer; Jay Jackson, better known as Laganja Estranja. Later in the episode, Avital Norman-Nathman, the writer behind Different Leaf's feature article on Laganja and other celebrities in cannabis, also joins the conversation.

Find out more about Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com, and follow us on social media @Different_Leaf and @BritTheBritish]]>1571420,avital,brit,cannabis,different,drag,drugs,estranja,laganja,leaf,marijuana,pot,queen,smtih,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eating-your-greens-with-cannabis-chef-lianne-whalen--40181884
In this tasty episode, host Brit Smith talks to cannabis chef Lianne Whalen, who heads an all-female staff in the kitchen of Cultivate; the first marijuana dispensary to sell to recreational customers on the East Coast.

Find out more about Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com, and follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40181884Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:00:10 +0000Different LeafAmerican canna-food culture has gone way beyond the pot brownies of the past; now we can wake up to sinsemilla-syrup on our pancakes, dress our salads with pot-infused oil, and even sprinkle a little THC on our ice cream sundaes. Not to mention the...
In this tasty episode, host Brit Smith talks to cannabis chef Lianne Whalen, who heads an all-female staff in the kitchen of Cultivate; the first marijuana dispensary to sell to recreational customers on the East Coast.

Find out more about Different Leaf the magazine at DifferentLeaf.com, and follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and @BritTheBritish]]>1198420,britthebritish,cannabis,differentleaf,lianne,marijuana,pot,weed,whalenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-pot-jobs-boost-the-us-economy-with-angela-white--39929027
This episode we learn what it takes to get a job in legal weed, even if you have a record that you think might hold you back.

Success Centers has been working with marginalized community members in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 40 years. They provide employment, education and art services and support to persons who have been involved and affected by the criminal justice and foster care systems.

Over the past few years the organization has developed a program to help clients who want to enter the legal cannabis field.

Our guest this week is Angela White. She's the Equity for Industry Program Manager and runs the Cannabis Equity Program at Success Centers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39929027Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:00:20 +0000Different LeafIn states with “legal cannabusinesses” the job market is looking a little brighter. This episode we learn what it takes to get a job in legal weed, even if you have a record that you think might hold you back. Success Centers has been working with...
This episode we learn what it takes to get a job in legal weed, even if you have a record that you think might hold you back.

Success Centers has been working with marginalized community members in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 40 years. They provide employment, education and art services and support to persons who have been involved and affected by the criminal justice and foster care systems.

Over the past few years the organization has developed a program to help clients who want to enter the legal cannabis field.

Our guest this week is Angela White. She's the Equity for Industry Program Manager and runs the Cannabis Equity Program at Success Centers.]]>1342cannabis,cannabusiness,equity,jobs,marijuanafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/canna-biology-101-with-emma-chasen--38231732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38231732Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:00:06 +0000Different LeafHow is it that humans have receptors for cannabinoids in our brains? What’s the real difference between the effects of indicas and sativas? What’s happening when you build up such a tolerance that you no longer feel high? For the answers to these, and...1697biology,cannabis,cbd,marijuana,medicine,science,thcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mom-was-the-brownie-lady-with-alia-volz--33449533

An account of dozens of people’s memories, Volz’s book is a valuable history lesson about the many unsung heroes who got us to this era of semi-legalization - where marijuana is recognized as a medicine in 33 states, and considered an “essential business” during a pandemic.

Get four issues of Different Leaf Magazine for $20 at DifferentLeaf.com, follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf, and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33449533Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:00:16 +0000Different LeafThis week's guest Alia Volz is the author of the new book "Home Baked - My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San Francisco." Alia’s mother Meridy was known to countless people around the Bay City during the 1970’s as “the Brownie Lady.” Meridy...

An account of dozens of people’s memories, Volz’s book is a valuable history lesson about the many unsung heroes who got us to this era of semi-legalization - where marijuana is recognized as a medicine in 33 states, and considered an “essential business” during a pandemic.

Get four issues of Different Leaf Magazine for $20 at DifferentLeaf.com, follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf, and follow host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish]]>1893aids,alia,baked,brownie,cannabis,different,francisco,history,hiv,home,leaf,lgbt,lgbtq,marijuana,pride,san,sanfran,smith,sticky,volzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-war-on-drugs-and-the-black-community-with-niambe-mcintosh--30421152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30421152Fri, 12 Jun 2020 13:13:33 +0000Different LeafIn this episode, host Brit Smith is joined by Niambe McIntosh - activist, former Boston public school teacher, and daughter of famed reggae musician Peter Tosh. As Niambe knows first hand, a lot of Black people had to endure harsh and unfair treatment...1792black,boston,cannabis,drugs,incarceration,marijuana,police,reggae,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cannabis-in-a-post-covid-world-with-alex-halperin--28629332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28629332Fri, 29 May 2020 13:09:07 +0000Different LeafWill drive-thru weed shops become the future? Could legalizing pot be the solution to the post-pandemic economic depression? Or will cannabis companies fail to even survive? Host Brit Smith talks to Alex Halperin, the editor of WeedWeek.net and the...1210420,alex,brit,california,cannabis,coronavirus,covid,halperin,marijuana,massachusetts,postcovid,pot,smith,weed,weedweedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fingers-in-the-soil-with-aja-atwood--27378764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27378764Fri, 15 May 2020 13:00:16 +0000Different LeafGuest Aja Atwood's company Trella Technologies was born out of her struggle to grow tall plants in a small basement. Aja is a mechanical engineer who cares a lot about sustainability and issues of climate change. She invented an automated plant...1525agritech,cannabis,grow,indoor,marijuana,massachusetts,sustainability,trellafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cbd-for-post-mosh-pit-pain-with-laura-beohner--26461795
To subscribe to Different Leaf Magazine or find out where you can pick up a copy, go to www.differentleaf.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @differentleaf and on Twitter @different_leaf. Follow Brit Smith on Twitter and Instagram @britthebritish, and follow The Healing Rose @thehealingrose_]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26461795Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:47:00 +0000Different LeafBrit catches up with Laura Beohner, CEO of The Healing Rose CBD company, to see how the rec store shutdown is impacting all kinds of cannabis related businesses. They're also telling their first-time CBD stories, and remembering the late Charlotte...
To subscribe to Different Leaf Magazine or find out where you can pick up a copy, go to www.differentleaf.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @differentleaf and on Twitter @different_leaf. Follow Brit Smith on Twitter and Instagram @britthebritish, and follow The Healing Rose @thehealingrose_]]>1521beohner,brit,cannabis,cbd,charlotte,charlottes,coronavirus,covid,different,figi,laura,leaf,marijuana,smith,webfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-dr-peter-grinspoon--25644019In this episode, Peter and Brit talk about how this weird new world of the coronovarius pandemic is affecting prisoners of the war on drugs, people living with and in recovery from addiction, and folks who, for whatever reason, wish they could get their hands on some well-regulated bud right now (but can’t because the rec shops are closed).

To subscribe to Different Leaf Magazine or find out where you can pick up a copy, go to www.differentleaf.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @differentleaf and on Twitter @different_leaf. Follow Brit Smith on Twitter and Instagram @britthebritish. Dr. Peter Grinspoon is on Twitter @Peter_Grinspoon, and you can learn more about him at www.petergrinspoon.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25644019Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:00:17 +0000Different LeafPeter Grinspoon, MD is a primary care physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Instructor at Harvard Medical School. He’s a board member of the advocacy group Doctors For Cannabis Regulation and the author of the memoir Free Refills: A...In this episode, Peter and Brit talk about how this weird new world of the coronovarius pandemic is affecting prisoners of the war on drugs, people living with and in recovery from addiction, and folks who, for whatever reason, wish they could get their hands on some well-regulated bud right now (but can’t because the rec shops are closed).

To subscribe to Different Leaf Magazine or find out where you can pick up a copy, go to www.differentleaf.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @differentleaf and on Twitter @different_leaf. Follow Brit Smith on Twitter and Instagram @britthebritish. Dr. Peter Grinspoon is on Twitter @Peter_Grinspoon, and you can learn more about him at www.petergrinspoon.com.]]>1795addiction,bud,cannabis,coronavirus,covid,covid-19,grinspoon,inmates,marijuana,massachusetts,prisoners,weedtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gummies-and-gumption-with-philip-smith--24762624
To subscribe to Different Leaf Magazine or find out where you can pick up a copy, go to www.differentleaf.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @differentleaf and on Twitter @different_leaf. Follow Brit Smith on Twitter and Instagram @britthebritish. Find Freshly Baked on Faacebook @freshlybakedcompany and on Instagram @thefreshlybakedcompany, or visit www.freshlybakedcompany.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24762624Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:00:21 +0000Different LeafGuest Philip Smith is one half of Freshly Baked, an edibles company based in Taunton, Mass. Philip and his wife Jenny Roseman founded the company in 2018 and got a provisional license to operate at the start of March this year, just as the coronavirus...
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To subscribe to Different Leaf Magazine or find out where you can pick up a copy, go to www.differentleaf.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @differentleaf and on Twitter @different_leaf. Follow Brit Smith on Twitter and Instagram @britthebritish, and follow Drew Greene on Twitter @greenemarine.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24075046Fri, 20 Mar 2020 13:00:02 +0000Different LeafGuest Drew Greene is a business major at Northeastern University, a United States Marine, a former medical marijuana patient, and a current recreational consumer. He also happens to be married to host Brit Smith! Drew reports back from his surreal...
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