The World of Cannabis

Special Guests: Gina Dubbé and Dr. Leslie Apgar

So an award-winning engineer, a board-certified OBGYN, and a podcast host walk into a bar (actually we video chatted)... Welp, that's all the further this corny joke will go, so you can save your pity laugh for another time.  In reality, my discussion with Gina Dubbė and Dr. Leslie Apgar was far from banter, although we did have fun along the way.   Throughout our journey, I was granted the privilege of learning about the story of how these remarkable women evolved from being two best friends to presently owning Greenhouse Wellness, a medical marijuana dispensary, and Blissiva, a female-focused cannabis line.  In our chat, Gina and Leslie rendered keen insights of particular barriers anyone faces in the cannabis industry, but especially women.  Furthermore, class was certainly in session in this episode: Dr. Apgar broke down in a simplistic manner the 'ins' and 'outs' of why specific cannabis products are more effective than others for medical patients, whereas Gina's entrepreneurial brilliance was on full display from start to finish.  But wait ... there's more! Press the play button on your streaming platform of choice to tune in to the entirety of our action-packed discussion, as there is sure to be take-home value for a vast array of listeners.  Now without further ado - sit, back, relax, and enjoy the show (and perhaps even bust out the ole notepad)!

Pro Tips for Shopping at the Dispensary

Remember walking into a candy store as a kid (or a toy store perhaps)?  As you walked in, the abundant sights and smells of deliciously sweet (or plastic) treats enveloped all of your sub-5 foot stature. Now fast forward many. many years (maybe many more for some of us).  You walk into a cannabis dispensary and are overwhelmed by the myriad of various different strains of cannabis, forms of cannabis, gadgets to consume cannabis, and maybe even the 'cool' and 'hip' dispensary t-shirt for sale perched up at the check-out.   Where do you even start?  What strain were you searching for?  Hold up, there's a frickin' menu?  Wait, am I at a restaurant?  Hmm, what about some edibles or concentrate?  But what about that rad shirt that is staring at you? The intention of this episode is to help relieve the anxiety and overwhelmed-ness that may manifest when shopping at a cannabis dispensary.  This eppy serves as a guide to all marijuana consumers by assisting in the creation of a cannabis dispensary 'game plan'.  Throughout these approximately 20 minutes, learn tips to facilitate the creation of your own dispensary 'game plan' that will focus your shopping endeavors, and ultimately, make you a happier cannabis consumer.

Strain of the Week: Slurricane (Mini-Ep. 43)

**cue the instrumentals** Daaaa naaaaa nuhhhhh... rock you like a Slurricane. Yes, apologies Scorpions, but the only thing we'll be rockin' in this mini-episode is the cannabis strain Slurricane, this week's "Strain of the Week". Throughout this mini-episode, together we will explore this rad indica strain of cannabis.  By delving into its heritage, effects for medicinal patients and recreational consumers, unique terpene profile, and more, this mini-episode will convert you into a mini-expert on the Slurricane strain.  Be sure to reference this episode the next time its time to go shopping at a dispensary.  For all the sunset strain lovers out there, Slurricane may just be the perfect strain for you.  Enjoy the eppy! **The World of Cannabis is not affiliated or associated with Leafly.com or Privateer Holdings**

Strain of the Week: Amnesia Haze (Mini-Ep. 42)

Hey you.. yeah you... welcome back into The World of  Cannabis.  I guess I should give a brief introduction into this mini-episode.   Oh shoot, I guess that's my cue. In this edition of the "Strain of the Week", we will learn all about Amnesia Haze.  This 'sunset' strain of cannabis is one to take note of.  With its palate-cleanser of a terpene profile and bright effects for medicinal patients and recreational consumers--in addition to Amnesia Haze's notable history, we will delve deep into this gnarly strain of cannabis. Be sure to use this mini-episode as a reference the next time you walk into your local dispensary.  And that's where we'll cut the small talk and get to it.  See ya soon!   Oh yeah, be sure to enjoy the mini-episode too! **The World of Cannabis is not affiliated or associated with Leafly.com or Privateer Holdings**

Strain of the Week: Biscotti (Mini-Ep. 41)

Let's just start off by saying this is not the type of biscotti you would find at your local grocery store (please let me know what aisle if so). With that out of the way, let's continue with our brief introduction of this week's "Strain of the Week", featuring Biscotti.  Although not found in the dessert section at your local store, this indica-dominant hybrid strain of cannabis tastes like sweet cookies with accents of diesel--hence the name Biscotti.  Throughout this mini-episode, we will explore Biscotti's rich heritage, terpene profile, expected effects for recreational consumers and medicinal patients, and more!  So without further ado, sit back, relax, and enjoy this treat of a mini-episode. **The World of Cannabis is not affiliated or associated with Leafly.com or Privateer Holdings**