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'Cannabis use during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of autism in babies', according to a Canadian study , which was published on Aug. 10 2020. As news of this study spread, so did the fears and concerns of many parents who began to wonder: Is it safe to smoke weed during pregnancy? This episode will tackle that study, and it's my hope that this episode will serve as a resource for any wo...

This week our Weed and Wellness Series continues with special guest Les Alfred. She is the founder of The Balanced Black Girl Podcast, a program specializing in health and wellness through the lens of black female experts. Les shares the valuable lessons she has learned after over a decade in the health and wellness industry. Blunt Blowin' Mama and Les discuss how to incorporate wellness into your...

On the newest episode from our Weed & Wellness series we get to connect with the vivacious, and hilarious Jessamyn Stanley. She is the cofounder of The Under Belly Yoga. She has also authored two books; Everybody Yoga and her newest release 'Yoke'. The accomplishments don't end there. In addition to cohosting the Dear Jessamyn podcast she also advocates for the We Go High NC cannabis justice initi...

We are kicking off part one of our Weed & Wellness series with Germani Manning and Brittany Lackey. The two are hosts of the honest, hilarious, and highly relatable podcast, The Black Girl Bravado. Not only do they vibe as podcast cohosts, they are also real life best friends of over 10 years. From navigating friendships, to prioritizing self-care the dynamic duo cover all things in which women co...

Chef Nikki is a celebrity chef and the mom of three kids. She's best known for her skillful incorporation of cannabis into her delicious meals. She created the High End Affair to entertain and feed folks while consuming weed — it's her way of normalizing weed and allowing folks to discover the beauty in eating cannabis infused meals. She says cannabis is an important supplement that everyone shoul...

Blunt Blowin' Mama connects with Keira of Cannabis and Parenthood to discuss their shared experiences of pregnancy loss and abortion. Keira is a mom and an avid cannabis advocate. She created the site cannabis and parenting to serve as a resource guide for parents seeking non bias information regarding their questions around weed. To say the pandemic kicked everyone's ass is an understatement. For...

Listen, sometimes you need lube and that's cool. What's not cool are yeast infections, UTIs, and the other stuff that comes along with trying to have a little fun in the bedroom. Enter Quim, a brand that makes intimacy oils and lubricants with cannabis as the main ingredient. Cyo the CEO of Quim dishes on why she decided to make cannabis lubricants, why women need weed in their sex lives, and othe...

Shelby and Madison are back to chat about everything parents need to know about incorporating psychedelics into their lifestyle. You guys had a ton of questions and we answered them all. We chat about how to microdose with magic mushrooms. The ladies also share tips on how to have a safe trip when on psychedelics and why parents should consider psychedelics. Oh, and they have the perfect counterar...

Sandra is a registered nurse, a cannabis advocate, and a mom. This is a must-listen episode for anyone with questions about cannabis and pregnancy, cannabis and breastfeeding/postpartum, how to talk to your doctor about weed, how to find a doctor who is open to cannabis patients, and so much more. I also asked her some questions you guys sent on BBM's Instagram. Plus, she shares how she came to me...

Dr. Rachel Knox, MD, MBA, is a certified Cannabinoid Medicine specialist. She chats about the importance of health equity and giving back to black and brown communities devastated by the War on Drugs. Dr. Knox calls other doctors "sneaky" who secretly write "drug user" in an expectant mom's chart because of cannabis. She explains the importance of knowing about the endocannabinoid system and why s...

Loriel witnessed blatant prejudices in the justice system for people of color facing drug charges after her husband Anthony and their mutual friend Corvain Cooper were charged for their parts in a cannabis operation. Her husband, who is a white man, received 4 years in prison. However, Corvain, who is black, received a life sentence in prison. This blatant miscarriage of justice fueled the mom of...

Meet Ishmeet Kaur, she's a 24 yr old mom from Sacramento California. She has a 17 month old boy, is married, and works as a real estate agent. She is a first generation American born to a traditional Punjabi Indian family. There is a history of mental illness in her family that caused Ishmeet to be diagnosed with BPD at the age of 11, also resulting in her being heavily medicated from pharmaceutic...

Angela is a badass mom who uses cannabis every day for wellness. She's an active member of her local community and owns a pizzeria with her husband in her home state of New Jersey.  This energetic mom of two proves that even during times of great adversity she is willing to advocate for her right to medicate. She believes that cannabis should be accessible to anyone that wants to experience the pl...

Blunt Blowin' Mama connects with a midwest mom who isn't afraid to share that before 2019, she wasn't all that into weed. Shirley is a 36 yr old mom of two from Illinois. She never imagined that she would be someone who used cannabis. After being diagnosed with fibromyalgia and not finding reliable pain management options, she discovered that cannabis provided her with the relief she needed but wi...

The Blunt Blowin' Mama 'Real Mom Stories' series continues with Crissy, she's a Latinx mom from Brooklyn NY, who smokes weed, but doesn't share her preference with everyone. Crissy is a twenty three year old mom to a two year old boy who she shares with her boyfriend of 4 years. There is no one size fits all kind of cannabis consumer, each person has their own experiences and reasons behind their...

Judy is a first generation Chinese-American who decided to leave her successful corporate career to launch her own cannabis-infused beverage company called K-Zen. Judy is a cannamom, and creator of the cannabis beverage Mad Lilly. As someone who can't smoke or inhale cannabis due to asthma, Judy wanted to experience the benefits of cannabis without sacrificing her health. Mad Lilly allows those lo...

The Real Mom Stories series continues with MiMi's story. This 35 year old mom of three lives in a state where recreational weed isn't legal. Despite the absence of dispensaries available for her to browse at this millennial mom considers herself lucky as she found a reliable weed guy, who also has good customer service! MiMi has three children and experienced complications during each of her pregn...

Blunt Blowin' Mama kicks off the Real Mom Stories series with Paury. The single mom of two lives in Philadelphia, and she says cannabis helps her maintain her emotional well-being. Paury says she did not consume cannabis when she was pregnant out of lack of information on the subject despite being a regular consumer before kids. At about six months postpartum, she decided to consume cannabis again...

Join Blunt Blowin' Mama in conversation with R'Chelle Mullins. The former educator, writer, and overall baddie helps business owners optimize their cannabis brands. When discussing the value her services can bring to a client's brand R'Chelle doesn't mince words, she believes that transparency is integral in helping folks increase revenue and build a strong company. The journey to success is litte...

Verita Richardson is a former college athlete who discovered using Kush Queen CBD bath bombs completely eliminated her pain. Verita has been working with top-rated wellness brand Kush Queen to increase folks' awareness of the benefits of adding cannabis to their wellness routine. We get into the ways to incorporate cannabis into your life without even smoking it. Kush Queen offers a variety of way...

Shani owns and operates Noir Leaf, a sensual CBD company. She's also a certified sex educator. With the evolution of cannabis laws, Shani decided to integrate CBD into her sex education. She says she wants to help people learn how to incorporate cannabis into their lives for mind, body and intimacy. She also gives us answers to the following hot button cannabis and sex questions (and more): Does w...

Evonne Smith, IBCLC, is a lactation consultant who is pro-cannabis. She supports parents on their journey of incorporating the plant into their lifestyle as breastfeeding parents. Blunt Blowin' Mama asked Evonne questions from listeners about cannabis and breastfeeding. From how much THC actually gets to baby through the breast milk to how to talk to family who isn't supportive of breastfeeding to...

When Taylor got pregnant, she had every intention of not consuming cannabis while she was carrying her baby. After experiencing constant bouts of nausea and fatigue, she changed her mind with some coaxing from her partner. Weed not only helped her with the nausea, but it also gave her a bump of energy. She admits that without the support of her partner she would have continued suffering silently....

Whitney Beatty is a mom and the creator of the Apothecarry case, a sleek stash box for the cannabis consumer who desires discretion and luxury. She's now working on her biggest undertaking yet — becoming a licensed dispensary owner in Los Angeles. As a Black woman and social equity applicant, she's aware of the significance Josephine & Billie's will have for the Black community, who she aims to se...

Join Blunt Blowin' Mama in conversation with Deidra, Candace and Garen. They are married with two kids, they practice ethical non-monogamy and are in a triad relationship with their partner Candace. The family lives in Northern California.    Deidra and Garen are married, they own and operate Bliss Edibles and Extracts, and they have been in the cannabis industry for over 10 years.   Deidra also f...