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High Fidelity
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A show exploring the intersection of cannabis, integrative selfcare and the arts. Hosted by Bridget Conry, an herbalist, foodie, art-lover and cannabis entrepreneur based in Burlington, VT. Tune in for quick hits on the emerging Vermont cannabis marketplace, pro tips on how to incorporate cannabis into a healthy lifestyle and engaging conversations with members of the cannabis community; no hate in this space, just High Fidelity.
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Episode 36 ⎸Addressing Sub Quality Sleep via The Nourished Nervous System Podcast
Dec 13, 202300:29:44Tap to summarizeHello! We are off this week to focus on adding cannabis to our product mix at Lucky You. Please enjoy this episode of The Nourished Nervous System podcast with host Kristen Timchak. Here she explores how to assess and improve your sleep hygiene through the lens of Ayurveda and the circadian sleep/wake cycle. Links: Lucky You Instagram Page HIgh Fidelity Newsletter Sign Up Link to Original Episode Notes and Resources Notes: 0:00 Lift off 2:02 Bridget's intro on incorporating earth medicines with lifestyle adjustments 4:19 Kristen's & Bridget's shared history at the Goldthread Farm to Pharmacy Program7:21 Normalizing sub quality sleep 9:42 Dr. Michael Bruce's four sleep chronotypes 12:36 Each Ayurvedic dosha's relationship to sleep 14:49 The circadian sleep/wake cycle 21:24 Small steps to reset your circadian rhythm 24:37 Ayurvedic sleep hygiene
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Episode 35 ⎸The 2023 High Fidelity Holiday Gift Guide
Nov 29, 202300:09:10Tap to summarizeOur second annual Holiday High Gift Guide, a curated list of items to gift the herbal enthusiast in your life….and maybe a little something for yourself, you deserve it. This year's picks are available on line and at our newly opened retail store, Lucky You. Happy Holidays from High Fidelity! Links: Lucky You Frankie SmokeLuneNoire Hemson Goods Baked in Vermont Pipe Company Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference Limoges Porcelain Viking Glass Brio Coffeeworks Notes: 0:00 Lift off 1:15 Lucky You now open 2:20 Frankie Smoke3:23 LuneNoire 4:33 Hemson Goods 5:09 Baked in Vermont Pipe Company 5:55 Vintage ashtrays at Lucky You 6:50 Modern apothecary and gourmet pantry highlights
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Episode 34 | Saturate Yourself! The Plant Medicine Protocol with William Siff of Goldthread Plant Based Tonics
Nov 8, 202301:06:17Tap to summarizeThe Plant Medicine Protocol is a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to integrating medicinal plants into your daily life. The key is Saturation + Consistency + Variety. Listen in as author, clinical herbalist, ethnobotanist and licensed acupuncturist William Siff explains how to unlock the power of plants to create optimal health and longevity. Links: Buy the book online Goldthread Plant Based Tonics Plantventure Project Peterson Field Guides David Crow Lonny Jarrett Notes: 0:00 Lift off 3:26 Get the Plant Medicine Protocal at 20% off 6:04 William's early obsession with medicinal plants 11:37 William's formal studies in medical anthropology and ethnobotany 12:59 Asian systems of medicine as effective frameworks for delivering plants into people 14:55 Goldthread Herbal Apothecary 17:10 The herbal apothecary as community public health institution 20:21 The Farm to Pharmacy Internship 25:50 The health care pyramid 33:39 Our connection to nature informs our health 35:16 Unrealistic expectations of what natural medicine can do39:06 Bridget's personal story with Lyme disease 43:31 The Plant Medicine Protocol 47:47 The drug model does not fit the plant medicine model 48:29 Plant saturation of our vital systems 53:48 Consuming plants as a way to get to know yourself1:00:34 Minestrone soup! William's selfcare routine
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Episode 33 | Autumn Update on the Vermont Market: Show us the Data!
Oct 25, 202300:28:10Tap to summarizeShow us the Data! Bridget reviews the latest licensing numbers and reflects on the wide discrepancy between actual sales and the market model forecast for year 1 of the Vermont Adult-use cannabis marketplace. Where’s the data to understand why? It doesn't exist. Three licensed growers share their stories on their first year of operation. Links: VTCCB List of Registered Cannabis Products ISO Certification for Analytical Labs Episode 27 With Cary Giguere Vermont Medical and Adult-use Market Analysis Model VT CCB October 2021 Report to Legislature Medical Program Study Committee Clover Hill Cannabis Island Pond Cannabis Co. Sunset Lake Cannabis Seven Days Article on Federal Hemp Regulations Notes: 0:00 Lift off 2:24 Latest licensing data 6:08 Latest product registration data 7:16 Licensed vs. utilized plant canopy data 9:05 Is supply meeting demand? 12:12 Inversion, we know it's happening, but how much? 14:13 Lack of transparency on market data 15:27 Actual vs projected sales 16:26 Medical program update 19:19 Michelle Shane of Clover Hill Cannabis 20:48 Thayer Gowdy of Island Pond Cannabis Co. 24:27 Sam Bellavance of Sunset Lake Cannabis
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Episode 32 | None of this is legal advice...Cannabis Musings with Marc Hauser
Oct 11, 202301:00:44Tap to summarizeSAFER, Rescheduling, the Farm bill, OH MY! Bridget and Marc discuss the cannabis policy conversations happening at the federal level right now and how they could affect both businesses and consumers. Links: Marc Hauser Subscribe to Cannabis Musings Hauser Advisory SAFER Banking Act Reuters Article on Rescheduling The UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs NCIA White Paper on Tax Code 280E Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act 2018 Farm Bill loophole Show Notes: 0:00 Lift off 1:53 Marc’s Bio 6:46 Cannabis Musings, the newsletter 8:36 Hauser Advisory 9:43 SAFER Banking Act explained 14:21 Cannabis banking in Vermont20:47 The credit card problem 27:31 Rescheduling Cannabis 32:10 The UN Single Convention 34:10 280E Tax Code 41:20 De-scheduling vs. Rescheduling 45:10 FDA oversight of cannabis 49:22 Interstate commerce of THC 52:10 Farm Bill loophole 57:00 Marc’s selfcare routine
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Episode 31 | Cannabis Talk and Mushroom Walks with the Women of Gossamer
Sep 27, 202301:03:57Tap to summarizeWhat does it actually mean to be "high" and how do we get to that sought after place? Bridget breaks it down with Verena von Pfetten and Dr. Alex Capano, the women behind Gossamer’s line up of fabulous cannabinoid products. From Dawn to Dusk they’ve got you covered and their insights are sure to delight. Disclaimer: The information provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance regarding your specific medical condition. Links: Gossamer Magazine Ananda Professional Verena von Pfetten Dr. Alex Capano Gossamer Co-Founder David Weiner Subscribe to High Fidelity Newsletter Subscribe to Gossamer Newsletter Claire Mazur Rose Los Angeles Sonoma Hills Farm Aaron KeeferShow Notes: 0:00 Lift off 2:01 What does it actually mean to be "high"? 5:18 Verena's background and the creation of Gossamer 11:00 Verena & Alex meet through Claire Mazur 13:08 Alex's background in comprehensive cannabinoid science 17:00 Dusk - Why the first product addressed sleep issues 19:03 CBD, CBN & THC - the sleep trio 23:14 Native ratios vs. formulated ratios 24:57 300mg vs 3000mg 28:04 The entourage effect 29:17 Finding your minimum effective dose 30:15 Gossamer's less is more approach 32:52 Knowing where to start with CBD 34:07 Consistency matters 40:33 The Dawn formula - energy for your day 42:02 Introduction to THCV 47:13 What to expect with sublingual oils 50:23 Happy Hour Pre-rolls - sungrown CBG flower55:35 Smoking herbs as a ritual 58:41 Mushroom walks - Verena's favorite selfcare routine 1:01 Alex's selfcare routine - pilates for strength and mobility
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Episode 30 | Revisiting Rebel Grown, a Conversation with Dan Pomerantz
Sep 13, 202300:57:44Tap to summarizeWe are super busy preparing to open our retail store, so this week we are taking a little break and re-introducing you to Dan Pomerantz of Rebel Grown. Dan was our first guest on the show in Season 1 and our conversation continues to be one of our most downloaded episodes. We caught up with him recently to learn how things are going as he heads into his second outdoor harvest here in Vermont and where things stand with his social equity application. We’ll also give a sneak peek into our new retail experience coming soon to downtown Burlington. Links: Rebel GrownBrio Coffeeworks High TimesRebel Grown feature in Grow Magazine The Winter Breeding Project in Skunk Magazine Vermont Cannabis Control Board social equity definitions Jorge Cervantes California Proposition 215 California Proposition 64 Show Notes: 0:00 Lift off 1:33 Our retail store update 3:00 We're hiring! 3:46 Dan's media and advocacy cred 5:43 Update on Rebel's upcoming harvest and Dan's social equity status 11:29 Intro to Episode 7 revisted 12:57 "Legacy" defined 14:29 An early relationship to cannabis17:41 Dan's first trip to Vermont21:36 Dan moves to Humboldt County 24:21 The origins of the Emerald Triangle 29:00 The birth of Rebel Grown 35:05 The draw back to Vermont 38:11 Rebel Grown's Tier Five license in Vermont 40:38 Dan's take on the application process in Vermont 43:05 Dan denied social equity status in Vermont 46:32 Rebel Grown's first offerings in Vermont 48:56 Dan's love for sharing genetics 51:06 Dan's vision for Rebel Grown as a lifestyle brand 55:48 Cannabis as the "connector"
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Episode 29 | Consider the F*cking Source with Fiona Lucia Genadio-Allen of Wolfpeach
Aug 30, 202300:56:46Tap to summarizeLocal, seasonal and decadent AF; that's chef and alchemist Fiona Lucia Genadio-Allen, and it's also what you can expect from her tantalizing array of products at Wolfpeach. Tune in to learn how you can tastily add tonic herbs and superfoods to your everyday selfcare routine while supporting your neighboring farms and makers. Links: Wolfpeach Kori Gelinas, Medicine Womyn Healing & Apothecary Vermont Center for Integrative HerbalismZack Woods Herb Farm generation herb Perfect Circle Farm Hillside Botanicals Flag Hill Farm Ballymaloe Cookery School The Conduit Little Duck The Picklery First, Catch by Thom EagleCaiger & Co.Trenchers Farmhouse Urban MoonshineAdam's Berry Farm Burroughs Chocolate Show Notes: 0:00 Lift off 3:07 What "craft" means to Fiona 4:43 Wolfpeach, the marriage of Fiona's herbal and culinary experiences 6:12 Fiona's herbal education8:43 Fiona's culinary background 13:49 London as a food mecca 17:27 Wolfpeach takes shape at Vermont farmers markets 20:50 Sourdough pasta, labneh and jun 22:45 What's in a name? Wolfpeach explained 24:55 Food is political, consider the sources of your food 28:15 Oxymiels, the OG of tinctures 32:40 Herbal salts as a gateway to tonic herbalism 33:52 Electuaries, herb-fortified honeys 37:15 Farm shout-outs 39:35 Apple brandy tinctures 41:28 Raw Cacao as a medium for herbs42:50 Tonic herbs defined and identified 45:30 Fiona's personal plant allies 46:36 Singing the praises of micro-dosing psychedelic mushrooms 49:20 Fiona's relationship to cannabis 52:45 Fiona's current selfcare practices
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Episode 28 | The Vermont Legislative Lowdown with Dave Silberman
Aug 16, 202301:00:40Tap to summarizeThe good, the bad and the ugly; Bridget and Dave walk us through the cannabis wins and losses at the Vermont Statehouse this year. What comes next in 2024 plus, why the road to progressive cannabis reform dead-ends at the Governor's office. Links: https://silbermanplc.com/about/ https://floravt.com Act No. 65 Summary CCB Proposed Changes to Rule 2 CCB Guidance on Convention Displays and Event Sponsorships & Tabling Show Notes: 0:00 Lift off 1:10 Important updates on proposed changes to Rule 2.2.4 5:33 Key legislators in support of cannabis businesses8:51 Propagation license created11:09 The "Charlotte provision", or the CCB's ability to override municipal control 12:43 Total THC content in edibles packages increased to 100mg 14:53 Commerce between different types of licenses expanded15:37 Medical cannabis program improvements21:49 Removal of DLL oversite of paraphernalia in cannabis retail 22:35 Vape tax removed on cannabis products23:34 What didn't pass and why, Governor Scott's stance on cannabis29:16 Projections for 2024 legislative session32:17 Proposed changes to Rule 2.2.4, product restrictions based on shelf stability 35:38 Why the VT Dept. of Health needs to regulate cannabis kitchens and retailers 38:10 Proposed ban on cannabis products formulated with herbal supplements41:58 Dave's thoughts on SAFE Banking and Federal rescheduling of cannabis45:04 California market as a bellwether for the state of industry? 47:54 Inversion & diversion concerns in Vermont 52:25 Economies of scale and pricing in the Vermont market 55:53 Vermont's protectionist perspective
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Episode 27 | What Keeps Cary Giguere Up At Night? A Conversation with the VT CCB Compliance Director, Part 3
Aug 2, 202300:51:26Tap to summarizeTurns out it is screen time. Cary has been on the computer a lot this year as the CCB develops its own database for inventory tracking. He admits to “building the ship as we’re flying it” and speaks to the challenges of operating a system that went live without a teaching component in place, for staff or licensed operators. And what’s that about analyzing terpene profiles to establish terroir as a potential compliance data point? We’re listening.... Links: VT CCB Cultivator Inventory Tracking Training Recording VT CCB Emergency Rule on Synthetic and Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Proposed Changes to Rule 2, the Regulation of Cannabis EstablishmentsNCS AnalyticsEurofins Show Notes: 0:00 Lift off 1:12 Intro5:22 Compliance assistance is a key component of the job 6:35 Compliance agents have geographic territories 7:14 Different types of compliance inspections 9:54 Is VT CCB's current staffing sufficient? 12:05 Licensees are biggest asset in keeping other licensees in check 13:26 Trends in violations 14:48 Easing advertising restrictions would free up time for compliance team 15:30 Status of inventory tracking system 18:00 NCS Analytics consulting agreement 19:00 Daily sales data to be available soon 21:10 Inversion & diversion in VT 24:25 Terpene profiles and terroir, a future compliance data point? 29:08 VT's emergency hemp rule explained 35:45 FDA pulling the rug out from under CBD market? 36:50 Proposed changes to Rule 2.2.4 explained 38:00 The need for DOH regulation of cannabis kitchens 40:00 CCB closing loophole for hydrocarbon extraction at home 43:20 The proposed ban on cannabis products containing nutitional supplements 47:05 What keeps Cary up at night? 48:00 Cary's plan for selfcare this summer
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