But What Do I Buy?
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsFinding the right cannabis products for you is about to get easier. We cut through the cannabis clutter by going directly to industry experts and cannabis brand owners to better understand what specific products are available on the market, how they can help you, and what you need to know about cannabis in general so that you can be empowered in your cannabis journey. Whether you are looking for pain relief, better sleep, immune support, sexual wellness, stress relief, or just finding the perfect lift at the end of your day... we're on a quest to help you find cannabis products you love, more easily. Go to butwhatdoibuypodcast.com to request a show topic, or sort episodes by brand, show length, or topic.
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#021: ORGANIC: Why it's Particularly Important in Cannabis + Shopping Tips
September 03, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBHow important is organic when shopping for cannabis? Today’s episode just may change the way you approach your cannabis shopping. This episode is for the cannabis curious to stoners - it’s really for anyone who cares about what they are putting in their body. Guest: Emma Chasen, co-owner of Eminent Consulting, a firm specializing in cannabis education and industry development. Emma is a Brown University graduate with a specialized Biology degree in Medicinal Plant Research, and is ...
#020: PSYCHEDELICS for Health: Transitioning from Addiction + Prescriptions.
August 20, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBCurious about the world of psychedelics? In today's episode, we widen our traditional plant medicine scope to include psilocybin, MDMA, ayahuasca, and several other psychedelics. Samantha is joined by Danielle Negrin, Founder of Psychedelic Recovery, and Executive Director of the San Francisco Psychedelic Society. Danielle very openly shares her personal story of transitioning out of addiction with the help of cannabis and psychedelics, and helps us understand how psychedelics can empow...
#019: Thriving through Chemo with RSO
August 06, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBWelcome to the beginning of our Story Series, where we talk with cannabis users, hear how their lives have been transformed, and- hopefully- help you find ways that cannabis can help you and your loved ones. In this episode Samantha chats with breast cancer survivor, Marianne Cursetjee, about her journey through chemo and how RSO, a cannabis concentrate, helped her eliminate over 10 prescriptions she was taking for chemo side effects. TOPICS INCLUDE: Marianne's story, from diagnosis to ...
#018 - SEX | How cannabis can make your sex life better!
July 23, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBHave you ever wondered how cannabis can help your sex life? It’s not always comfortable to get clarifications and ask these intimate questions at a dispensary, so here you go- we’re bringing answers to you right in the privacy of your earphones. In this episode Samantha chats with return guest and cannabis nurse Rebecca Abraham, Founder + President of Acute on Chronic which provides educated guidance to cannabis, alternative therapies, and patient advocacy services. Rebecca has worked in ...
#017- How Terpenes Affect Your Cannabis Experience
July 09, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBYou've got your THC and CBD game dialed in, but what about terpenes? These are the essential oils of the cannabis plant and they are a large contributing factor to how a strain might affect you, so it's important to get familiar with them. In this episode, Samantha is joined by David Heldreth to discuss how terpenes impact your cannabis experience, and how to shop with this in mind. TOPICS INCLUDE: What terpenes are + how they work in our bodies How the entourage effect impacts your expe...
#016: CANNABIS NURSING | Need Personalized Help? Hire a cannabis nurse!
June 24, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBOverwhelmed and confused by all your cannabis choices? Well, this episode offers you the shortcut of all shortcuts: you don’t need to figure it out on your own, just hire a cannabis nurse! Yep, it’s a real thing, and hiring one is easier than you think. In this episode Samantha chats with guest Rebecca Abraham, Founder + President of Acute on Chronic which provides educated guidance to cannabis, alternative therapies, and patient advocacy services. Rebecca has worked in healthcare for 15...
#016- CANNABIS NURSING | Need Personalized Help? Hire a cannabis nurse!
June 24, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBOverwhelmed and confused by all your cannabis choices? Well, this episode offers you the shortcut of all shortcuts: you don’t need to figure it out on your own, just hire a cannabis nurse! Yep, it’s a real thing, and hiring one is easier than you think. In this episode Samantha chats with guest Rebecca Abraham, Founder + President of Acute on Chronic which provides educated guidance to cannabis, alternative therapies, and patient advocacy services. Rebecca has worked in healthcare for 15...
#015 – UPLIFTING FLOWER from OR with Cannassentials
June 10, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBSamantha is joined by Myron Chadowitz to discuss uplifting cannabis strains from Cannassentials that are great for social occasions. TOPICS INCLUDE: Indoor vs Outdoor vs Greenhouse Pioneering new growing techniques Various terpenes and their effects Why high THC flower is overhyped Good strains for people with anxiety And other topics... STRAINS DISCUSSED: Durban Chocolope Guava Chem Birds of Paradise Zsweet Insanity Third Eyegasm Skunk in the Trunk ... TO BUY + FOLLOW CANNASSENTIA...
#014 – How to Shop at a Dispensary
May 27, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBKnowing how to get the results you are looking for is important for anyone, whether it's to help manage a chronic illness, find balance, or get the perfect high. Samantha is joined by Kevin Ahaesy from Eco Cannabis to discuss how to improve your dispensary experience and source the right products for you. Eco Cannabis is an Oakland-based dispensary committed to providing a more personal, education-driven shopping experience. TOPICS INCLUDE: Cannabis use for total newbies Understanding yo...
#013 – BEVERAGE | Meet Pamos, a delicious cannabis spirit
May 20, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MBSamantha is joined by co-Founder and CEO of PAMOS BEVERAGE CO., David Mukpo. PAMOS is a premium cannabis spirits company that is making waves in the cannabis industry by offering consumers a new type of cannabis experience in the form of a spirit drink. TOPICS INCLUDE: How PAMOS was designed to be 'stackable' + fast-acting The good, better, best way to drink PAMOS The versatility of cannabis spirits What the new bar cart looks like The future of the cannabis industry And other top...
#012 - Vape Pens: What You Need to Know
May 13, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBSamantha connects with Gina Gault to discuss everything you need to know about vape pens. Gina is a cannabis industry expert and community outreach specialist with RISE Dispensaries in Illinois. TOPICS INCLUDE: Differences between vaping and smoking The vaping scandal of 2018 + what to take away from it Differences in vaping devices Disposables, cartridges, and batteries Finding the right cartridge for you Cannabis shopping tips And much more... SHOW LINKS: Connect with us on soci...
#011 - TABLETS | Microdosing + Bioavailability with SUM Method + Meter Hemp
April 29, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MBYou may have heard terms like 'microdosing' and 'bioavailability', but how can these help you have a better cannabis experience? In this episode, Samantha is joined by Shon Williams to discuss how microdosing cannabis can help us meet our health goals by creating more predictable results, how products with greater bioavailability can offer more value, and why cannabis tablets may be the way of the future. PRODUCTS REVIEWED: SUM Method THC-dominant tablets available in Colorado: Energ...
#010 - Holistic health with Dr. Dave Rabin
April 22, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBWhat are the differences between Eastern and Western medicine? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each? How can we integrate different practices to create a more holistic approach to wellness, and where does cannabis fit in? In this episode, Samantha is joined by Dr. Dave Rabin to explore these questions and much more. Dr. David Rabin is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Neuroscientist, and inventor who studies resilience and the impact of chronic stress in our day-to-day lives. TOPICS ...
#009 - PAIN RELIEF | Hemp oils, lotions, soaking salts with Empower Bodycare
April 15, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBSamantha is joined by Trista Okel, CEO and founder of Empower Bodycare, to discuss how topical products like oils, lotions, and soaking salts can be used for pain management. Samantha and Trista review Empower's entire hemp product line to help you understand which products might work best for you. TOPICS INCLUDE: Sourcing ethical ingredients for products Why it is particularly important to source organic cannabis Full-Spectrum vs Broad Spectrum vs Isolates CBD ranges for topical produ...
#008 - Cannabis + Better Sleep
April 08, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBSamantha is joined by Rachael Speegle to discuss how cannabis can help us sleep better and wake up with more energy. Rachael Speegle is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Verdes Foundation, a cannabis cultivator and distributor in New Mexico. TOPICS INCLUDE: Rachel's early negative associations with cannabis Witnessing the healing power of cannabis Society's growing sleep problems How THC and CBD affect our sleep Cannabis for falling asleep Cannabis for staying asleep Moderation–using th...
#007 - Cannabis: The Alcohol Alternative
April 01, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBSamantha is joined by Dr. Adie Rae to discuss how alcohol consumption affects our bodies and society, risks associated with using alcohol or cannabis, how we can choose to engage with these substances more mindfully, ways we might substitute our alcohol use with cannabis, and much more. Dr. Adie Rae is a neuroscientist who has been studying Cannabis since 2004. TOPICS INCLUDE: Short and long term effects of alcohol consumption The connection between alcohol and chronic illness Defining ...
#006: Stress Relief: Flower from OR | CANNASSENTIALS
March 25, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBSamantha is joined by Myron Chadowitz to discuss a variety of strains from Cannassentials that can support consumers with stress relief and relaxation. TOPICS INCLUDE: Multiple wins at the cultivation classic Prioritizing taste and flavor Pioneering new growing techniques Various terpenes and their effects And other topics… STRAINS DISCUSSED: Monkey Trick: a CBD dominant strain Grand Daddy Purps: sleep and pain relief Tangies and Cream: sociable and tasty Oro Blanco: energizing, b...
#006 - STRESS RELIEF | Flower from OR with Cannassentials
March 25, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBSamantha is joined by Myron Chadowitz to discuss a variety of strains from Cannassentials that can support consumers with stress relief and relaxation. TOPICS INCLUDE: Multiple wins at the cultivation classic Prioritizing taste and flavor Pioneering new growing techniques Various terpenes and their effects And other topics… STRAINS DISCUSSED: Monkey Trick: a CBD dominant strain Grand Daddy Purps: sleep and pain relief Tangies and Cream: sociable and tasty Oro Blanco: energizing, b...
#006 - Stress Relief: Flower from OR | CANNASSENTIALS
March 25, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBSamantha is joined by Myron Chadowitz to discuss a variety of strains from Cannassentials that can support consumers with stress relief and relaxation. TOPICS INCLUDE: Multiple wins at the cultivation classic Prioritizing taste and flavor Pioneering new growing techniques Various terpenes and their effects And other topics… STRAINS DISCUSSED: Monkey Trick: a CBD dominant strain Grand Daddy Purps: sleep and pain relief Tangies and Cream: sociable and tasty Oro Blanco: energizing, b...
#005 - PAIN RELIEF | Hemp Lotions, Chocolates + more from OR with Peak Extracts
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBToday's product episode focuses on a range of hemp-based chocolates, topicals, and tinctures that can help with PAIN RELIEF. These products can ship to *almost* every state in the U.S., exceptions listed below. Samantha is joined by Katie Stem, co-founder of Peak Extracts, based in Oregon. Her product line includes the following variety: CBD CBDa CBG Full-Spectrum THC free versions Unscented formulas TOPICS INCLUDE: How cannabis has helped Katie manage Chron's disease Influence...
#005- PAIN RELIEF Hemp Lotions, Chocolates + more | with Peak Extracts
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBToday's product episode focuses on a range of hemp-based chocolates, topicals, and tinctures that can help with PAIN RELIEF. These products can ship to *almost* every state in the U.S., exceptions listed below. Samantha is joined by Katie Stem, co-founder of Peak Extracts, based in Oregon. Her product line includes the following variety: CBD CBDa CBG Full-Spectrum THC free versions Unscented formulas TOPICS INCLUDE: How cannabis has helped Katie manage Chron's disease Influence...
#005 - PAIN RELIEF Hemp Lotions, Chocolates + more | with Peak Extracts
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBToday's product episode focuses on a range of hemp-based chocolates, topicals, and tinctures that can help with PAIN RELIEF. These products can ship to *almost* every state in the U.S., exceptions listed below. Samantha is joined by Katie Stem, co-founder of Peak Extracts, based in Oregon. Her product line includes the following variety: CBD CBDa CBG Full-Spectrum THC free versions Unscented formulas TOPICS INCLUDE: How cannabis has helped Katie manage Chron's disease Influence...
#004 - How to Shop for Quality CBD
March 04, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBIn today's episode, Samantha is joined by Trista Okel to discuss how to identify quality CBD products. Trista is a the founder of Empowered BodyCare, a company that makes premium, high-quality body care products with CBD derived from USDA certified organic hemp and ingredients that meet the most strict clean beauty guidelines. TOPICS INCLUDE: Cannabis vs Marijuana vs Hemp THC vs CBD Psychoactive vs Intoxicating How the CBD market is still 'the Wild West' "Gas station" CBD Shopping for...
#003 - LAKE GRADE | Uplifting Flower with Eric Sklar
February 24, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBIt's our first brand podlet! Today's theme: Uplift. In this conversation, Samantha connects with Founder Eric Sklar from LAKE GRADE to discuss his uplifting flower and what makes it so special. LAKE GRADE is available throughout California. TOPICS INCLUDE: How LAKE GRADE's terroir enhances the experience you can have with these products. Why sun grown matters Eric's commitment to sustainable growing practices The unique blend of terpenes in this Lemon Sour Diesel strain New sister b...
#003 - UPLIFTING | Flower from CA with LAKE GRADE
February 24, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBIt's our first brand podlet! Today's theme: Uplift. In this conversation, Samantha connects with Founder Eric Sklar from LAKE GRADE to discuss his uplifting flower and what makes it so special. LAKE GRADE is available throughout California. TOPICS INCLUDE: How LAKE GRADE's terroir enhances the experience you can have with these products. Why sun grown matters Eric's commitment to sustainable growing practices The unique blend of terpenes in this Lemon Sour Diesel strain New sister b...
#002 - How Many Different Ways Can We Consume Cannabis?
February 24, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBBeverages, tablets, tinctures, and so much more. In today's episode, Samantha connects with industry expert Gina Gault to discuss both traditional and emerging cannabis methods and how each can fit into our lifestyle. TOPICS INCLUDE: Edibles–why some last longer than others How you can isolate your cannabis effect with topicals Bioavailability and what it means for you The emerging market of cannabis beverages A tip for tracking onset if you don't want to use a cannabis journal Addr...
#001 - How to Shop For Quality THC with Dr. Adie Rae
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBIn today's episode, Samantha is joined by neuroscientist Dr. Adie Rae to help us understand what quality THC is, and how we can shop for it. They talk about how high THC products don't translate to a better user experience, why aroma is everything when shopping for flower, and much more. TOPICS INCLUDE: Cannabis vs hemp vs marijuana The non-relationship between THC percentage and consumer enjoyment Why strain names are meaningless Cannabis certifications to keep an eye out for The co...
Welcome to But What Do I Buy?!
February 16, 2021 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBIn this introductory episode of But What Do I Buy?, host Samantha Dickinson shares her intentions for the show and what listeners can expect in forthcoming episodes. Stay tuned for our podcast launch!