Digital Social Hour: Why Modern Cannabis is TOO Strong | Ryan Sprague DSH #841
Release Date: October 29, 2024
In this illuminating episode of Digital Social Hour, host Sean Kelly engages in a profound conversation with cannabis expert Ryan Sprague. The discussion delves deep into the complexities of modern cannabis, its historical significance, the interplay with other substances like ketamine, and the societal perceptions that shape our understanding of this ancient plant. Below is a comprehensive summary capturing the essence of their dialogue.
1. Unveiling Personal Empowerment Through Cannabis
Ryan Sprague opens the conversation by highlighting the transformative potential of cannabis beyond recreational use. He articulates a vision where cannabis serves as a tool for personal empowerment and spiritual growth.
"I don't want people just getting high all the time. I want people being high all the time, completely sober. You know, that's the real way to live, in my opinion."
[00:00] – Ryan Sprague
Ryan emphasizes that the true mission is to help individuals access their inner power through cannabis, integrating its benefits to maintain elevated states without constant consumption.
2. Historical Significance of Cannabis
The discussion transitions to the rich history of cannabis usage, debunking the common misconception that it's merely associated with counterculture icons like Cheech and Chong.
"Cannabis goes back in spiritual use over 10,000 years... resin from 2000 BC in the Jerusalem area... utilized it in this little tiny holy of holies type area."
[00:53] – Ryan Sprague
Ryan references the research of Chris Bennett, illustrating that cannabis has been revered for its psychoactive properties and spiritual significance long before modern times.
3. Cannabis and Ketamine: A Synergistic Relationship
Ryan shares his personal experiences of combining cannabis with ketamine, exploring the unique consciousness-altering effects of this combination.
"Cannabis and ketamine together is a very unique combination... they allow the heart chakra to open, but they allow you to also be a little bit dissociated... reoriented to who and what you truly are."
[03:27] – Ryan Sprague
He narrates how these substances can facilitate profound personal transformations, citing his own journey of overcoming anxiety through intentional use.
4. Overcoming Anxiety and Personal Growth
Ryan delves into his personal battle with anxiety, detailing how a transformative experience with cannabis and ketamine reshaped his approach to life and self-perception.
"After this experience... when I played guitar in front of people, I felt no anxiety."
[05:57] – Ryan Sprague
He describes how addressing underlying issues rather than just managing symptoms led to significant personal growth, reinforcing the importance of conscious substance use.
5. Cannabis as a Tool for Self-Empowerment
Exploring the philosophical aspect, Ryan discusses how cannabis can help individuals reclaim their internal power by shedding limiting beliefs and unconscious narratives.
"You are the creator of your reality. So if you want a reality where cannabis makes you anxious... that's what's going to happen."
[09:35] – Ryan Sprague
He uses the analogy of a dinner table covered with nonsense to illustrate how cannabis can help remove mental clutter, revealing one's true self.
6. Historical Demonization and Societal Stigma
Ryan provides a historical account of how cannabis was demonized in the 1930s by influential figures like Harry Anslinger and William Randolph Hearst, driven by economic interests in oil and textiles.
"They came up with this myth called Reefer Madness... overnight, marijuana got banned."
[14:55] – Ryan Sprague
He critiques the media's role in perpetuating fear and misinformation, drawing parallels to modern-day narratives that keep society in a state of fear.
7. Understanding Addiction: Cannabis and Beyond
Ryan challenges conventional views on addiction, arguing that cannabis does not cause addiction but rather serves as a means to escape internal discomforts and traumas.
"How often has cannabis held a gun to your head and make you connect with it? No one wakes up and comes into this world addicted."
[17:40] – Ryan Sprague
He shares his approach to helping over 500 individuals overcome what they perceived as cannabis addiction by addressing root causes through coaching and plant medicine.
8. Quality Matters: Choosing the Right Cannabis
Addressing the modern epidemic of low-quality, high-THC cannabis, Ryan underscores the importance of growing practices and the consciousness of cultivators in producing potent and spiritually aligned cannabis.
"Look into shamanistic societies... grows the plants because they need to make sure that their energy is not getting entwined into the medicine."
[32:56] – Ryan Sprague
He advocates for methods like living soil, regenerative agriculture, and biogeometry to enhance the quality and efficacy of cannabis, ensuring it aligns with higher vibrational energies.
9. The Modern Hybridization Issue
Ryan critiques the modern hybridization movement that has prioritized Delta-9 THC, leading to cannabis varieties that are excessively potent and lacking in minor cannabinoids that balance its effects.
"Modern hybridization movement... driven up Delta 9 THC... dissociates you."
[43:04] – Ryan Sprague
He theorizes that this focus on Delta-9 THC correlates with increased societal disempowerment and mental health challenges, advocating for a return to landrace and heirloom genetics.
10. Integrating Conscious Use and Future Directions
Concluding the episode, Ryan emphasizes the importance of intentional and conscious cannabis use, encouraging listeners to experiment responsibly and align their consumption with personal growth objectives.
"Cannabis is so much more than that... the plant will never open up these deeper levels that it can go to unless we take ownership."
[40:45] – Ryan Sprague
He invites listeners to explore his resources, including the Conscious Cannabis Collective, and participate in events like Breathe with Cannabis to embark on their own transformative journeys.
Conclusion and Resources
Ryan Sprague wraps up by providing avenues for listeners to further engage with his work and access his expertise.
- Instagram: @TheRealRyanSprague
- Breathe with Cannabis Events: breathewithcannabis.com
- Podcast: The One Time on Psychedelics
- Conscious Cannabis Collective: A mastermind group for deeper engagement.
Ryan encourages everyone to approach cannabis with an open mind and a conscious heart, harnessing its potential to unlock personal empowerment and societal transformation.
Notable Quotes:
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"Everything starts and ends as an inside job."
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"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change as well."
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"Cannabis can allow you to get more in touch with that power, and then when you integrate it, you can start holding these frequencies even without the medicine."
[45:06] – Ryan Sprague
This episode of Digital Social Hour offers a comprehensive exploration of cannabis beyond its recreational image, presenting it as a powerful ally in personal and spiritual development. Ryan Sprague's insights challenge listeners to reconsider their relationship with cannabis, urging a shift towards conscious and intentional use.