A Tincture of Time Podcast

Stephie Massey & Stacy Bobak
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A Tincture of Time Podcast

Stacy and Steph share their story of accessing medical cannabis as breast cancer patients. As co-founders of EduCanNation, a Canadian nonprofit organization that provides evidence-based cannabis education and supports certified cannabis educators, Steph and Stacy share the knowledge they have learned as certified cannabis educators to help advocate for the patient and the plant. Their stories of staying positive and hopeful despite the hardship of a breast cancer diagnosis, helps to remind us that we are always stronger than we think we are.

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    Our Journey to Now

    In this episode, Steph and Stacy talk about how they met at a retreat by ReThink Breast Cancer an organization that supports young breast cancer survivors. They connected thanks to the ability to have a conversation about medical cannabis. They walk us through their journey to learning about the issues they faced while accessing medical cannabis as young breast cancer patients.  Learn about how Stacy and Steph met at a Breast Cancer Retreat called "Stretch, Heal, Grow" from ReThink Breast Cancer. They discuss recreational cannabis versus medical cannabis and get real about some facts. Steph and Stacy dive into the world of breast cancer and oncology, mindset as a cancer patient, and advocating for our own health. They discuss their personal use of medical cannabis and naturopathic care, focusing on the personalized experience as a patient. They discuss their own medications and possible drug-drug interactions, as well as why they titled the podcast “A Tincture of Time”. Learn more about their roles in the creation of EduCanNation, a nonprofit organization that supports cannabis educators in Canada.  They discuss alcohol briefly and how it is contraindicated for cancer patients.  Steph and Stacy have increased their quality of life after breast cancer treatment with plant medicine! Find out how! Resources:  www.educannation.info https://rethinkbreastcancer.com https://osher.ucsf.edu/patient-care/patient-care-team/donald-abrams https://pcnm.ca/dr-brenda-tapp/ https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/alcohol-breast-cancer-risk-what-to-know.h30Z1591413.html Steph and I welcome our listeners to reach out to us directly. We are here to help and support you on your cannabis health journey. You can reach us at: Website:  A Tincture of Time Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aTinctureOfTime.podcast Instagram: atinctureoftime.podcast Steph's Instagram: thatcannabislady Stacy's Instagram: cannadent.ca Email: atinctureoftimepodcast@gmail.com We want to spend some time with you, our listeners, via live Zoom stream or IN PERSON in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada. Join us on Patreon as A TOT Podcast for our brand new Community group called The Green Heart Club: Women, Weed, and Wellness. The Green Heart Club is a safe and supportive community for women and those who identify as women. We discuss cannabis education, share personal experiences, and meet like-minded people enjoying the benefits of cannabis as medicine. Discuss, share, meet - for less than the cost of one cannabis-infused beverage per month! You'll get access to more educational content and time with us! Check out:  https://www.patreon.com/ATinctureofTime  DaVinci Vaporizers: Cannabis is not just a vehicle for THC. Get the best experience from the terpenes by using a dry herb vaporizer (at the proper temperature) to maximize the effect. We are excited to join the DaVinci team and offer our listeners and clients a great device at an exceptional value. DaVinci provides an outstanding experience with advanced technologies that medical patients appreciate. https://shrsl.com/34dkq Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening! Music composed and performed by Dave Bobak. Stacy and Steph share their story of accessing medical cannabis as breast cancer patients. As co-founders of EduCanNation, a Canadian nonprofit organization that provides evidence-based cannabis education and supports certified cannabis educators, Steph and Stacy share the knowledge they have learned as certified cannabis educators to help advocate for the patient and the plant.  Their stories of staying positive and hopeful despite the hardship of a breast cancer diagnosis, helps to remind us that we are always stronger than we think we are. *The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only, it is not medical advice. We are certified cannabis educators, we are not medical doctors. Steph and I recommend t

    44 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Patient-Centred Care (Stigma, Cancer, and Cannabis)

    Does stigma stem from a lack of knowledge? In this episode, Stacy and Steph talk about stigma in the healthcare system. Stigma is not helpful to your health or to your recovery. Stigma exists in the cancer world, especially breast cancer when it comes to “body stigma”.  What is health? How do cancer patients come to terms with the decisions that affect their health as a result of their diagnosis?  Patient-centered care results in less stigma. Considering the individual, their experiences and goals are important in treatment planning. Involving the patient in some of the decision making allows them to eventually find comfort in their body, leading to acceptance of self and acceptance of the decisions that they helped to make.  We have seen improvements over the years with breast cancer treatments based on new research. The same can be said for cannabis. Conversations and treatment options change as new research emerges. This helps to decrease cannabis stigma.  How can we reduce suffering? What empowers the patient? What role does mindset, support, and connection with others play when it comes to stigma? Links to stigma studies:  HIV/AIDS and Stigma: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27412106/  Addiction: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23490450/  Lung Cancer: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29981926/  Cancer and depression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6927157/  Other studies about stigma:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=stigma+is+not+helpful+for+health&filter=simsearch1.fha&filter=datesearch.y_10          Steph and I welcome our listeners to reach out to us directly. We are here to help and support you on your cannabis health journey. You can reach us at: Website:  A Tincture of Time Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aTinctureOfTime.podcast Instagram: atinctureoftime.podcast Steph's Instagram: thatcannabislady Stacy's Instagram: cannadent.ca Email: atinctureoftimepodcast@gmail.com We want to spend some time with you, our listeners, via live Zoom stream or IN PERSON in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada. Join us on Patreon as A TOT Podcast for our brand new Community group called The Green Heart Club: Women, Weed, and Wellness. The Green Heart Club is a safe and supportive community for women and those who identify as women. We discuss cannabis education, share personal experiences, and meet like-minded people enjoying the benefits of cannabis as medicine. Discuss, share, meet - for less than the cost of one cannabis-infused beverage per month! You'll get access to more educational content and time with us! Check out:  https://www.patreon.com/ATinctureofTime  DaVinci Vaporizers: Cannabis is not just a vehicle for THC. Get the best experience from the terpenes by using a dry herb vaporizer (at the proper temperature) to maximize the effect. We are excited to join the DaVinci team and offer our listeners and clients a great device at an exceptional value. DaVinci provides an outstanding experience with advanced technologies that medical patients appreciate. https://shrsl.com/34dkq Don't forget to follow our podcast for free wherever you're listening! Music composed and performed by Dave Bobak. Stacy and Steph share their story of accessing medical cannabis as breast cancer patients. As co-founders of EduCanNation, a Canadian nonprofit organization that provides evidence-based cannabis education and supports certified cannabis educators, Steph and Stacy share the knowledge they have learned as certified cannabis educators to help advocate for the patient and the plant.  Their stories of staying positive and hopeful despite the hardship of a breast cancer diagnosis, helps to remind us that we are always stronger than we think we are. *The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only, it is not medical advice. We are certified cannabis educators, we are not medical doctors. Steph and I recommend that you speak directly to a m

    47 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Cancer and Cannabis - The Patient Mindset

    In the face of adversity, do you think your mindset matters? If it matters, do you believe that your mindset is a learned behavior, or is it something we're born and raised with due to our surroundings? Or, is it a little bit of both? How do you look at difficult situations? Do you pull up your socks and get in there to grind it out? Or, do you throw your hands up saying, "Nope, I'm not doing that!" In this episode, Steph and Stacy share their personal stories around the "mindset" they each held during their breast cancer journeys and how cannabis played an essential role in their health. Quick Episode Summary 4:20 The night I told the kids that I had cancer.  10:45 "When I first got diagnosed, I thought immediately about my dad who had passed away from cancer, and how hard that was on his three daughters and his wife."  14:15 “There are so many different types of breast cancer, and they're not all treated the same. How it affects you and how you're going to manage to get through it in your life is very individual.” 15:25: "You can't suppress it - You need to address it."  16:00  Did you ever get stuck around the "Why did I get diagnosed with cancer"? 26:30 “With this cancer diagnosis, I learned a lot about my body. Cannabis had the potential to alleviate a lot of symptoms that I was experiencing.” 29:30 “The endocannabinoid system - it's why we react to this plant! Cannabis is a homeostatic agent, meaning when you add cannabinoids to your endocannabinoid system, it helps your entire body be balanced.” 32:00 "Cannabis reduces the pain in my joints so that I can go and have a good walk and obtain all of the healing benefits associated with movement and exercise." 34:45 “Should we drink alcohol if we want to reduce the risks of cancer recurrence?” American Cancer Society: “How are cancer patients (past their active treatment) living their best life to prevent cancer recurrence?” 36:15  “How about those Canadian cannabis drinks, eh?”  "I don't get a hangover or gut rot from my cannabis."  40:15  “However you look at the difficult situation you're in, you're going through, or you've been through, your mindset around it matters!” Watch for our next episode on the endocannabinoid system!   Links from our conversation: American Cancer Society Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention Steph and I welcome our listeners to reach out to us directly. We are here to help and support you on your cannabis health journey. You can reach us at: Website:  A Tincture of Time Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aTinctureOfTime.podcast Instagram: atinctureoftime.podcast Steph's Instagram: thatcannabislady Stacy's Instagram: cannadent.ca Email: atinctureoftimepodcast@gmail.com We want to spend some time with you, our listeners, via live Zoom stream or IN PERSON in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada. Join us on Patreon as A TOT Podcast for our brand new Community group called The Green Heart Club: Women, Weed, and Wellness. The Green Heart Club is a safe and supportive community for women and those who identify as women. We discuss cannabis education, share personal experiences, and meet like-minded people enjoying the benefits of cannabis as medicine. Discuss, share, meet - for less than the cost of one cannabis-infused beverage per month! You'll get access to more educational content and time with us! Check out:  https://www.patreon.com/ATinctureofTime  DaVinci Vaporizers: Cannabis is not just a vehicle for THC. Get the best experience from the terpenes by using a dry herb vaporizer (at the proper temperature) to maximize the effect. We are excited to join the DaVinci team and offer our listeners and clients a great device at an exceptional value. DaVinci provides an outstanding experience with advanced technologies that medical patients appreciate. https://shrsl.com/34dkq Don't forget to follow A Tincture of Time Podcast for FREE! -  wherever you

    44 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    The Endocannabinoid System - What is it and how does it work?

    We now know that the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is the master regulator system in our body as it plays a significant role in balancing the immune system, the nervous system, and the endocrine system. Steph and Stacy share their knowledge and insight on how medicinal cannabis and a healthy lifestyle work together to promote a healthy, balanced endocannabinoid system. Timestamp Highlights: 8:07  So, what does homeostasis mean exactly? 12:45  A deep dive into the endocannabinoid system and how it works with cannabinoids. 18:35  What is Anandamide, and how does it play a role in our health and well-being? 21:36  What's the difference between CB1 and CB2 endocannabinoid receptors? 29:27  Let's talk about the "entourage effect" and why it's essential to incorporate the whole plant for medicine instead of isolating specific molecules. 40:35  What can we do to promote a balanced endocannabinoid system?  *********** Resources: The Endocannabinoid System and the Revolution of One | Rachel Knox | Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/oJbOQ9P2NYQ Healer.com Article: The Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System: Centuries in the Making, by International League Against Epilepsy: https://www.ilae.org/journals/epigraph/epigraph-vol-21-issue-1-winter-2019/raphael-mechoulam-and-the-history-of-cannabis-research ********** Steph and Stacy welcome their listeners to reach out to them directly. We are here to help and support you on your cannabis health journey. You can reach us at: Website:  A Tincture of Time Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aTinctureOfTime.podcast Instagram: atinctureoftime.podcast Steph's Instagram: thatcannabislady Stacy's Instagram: cannadent.ca Email: atinctureoftimepodcast@gmail.com We want to spend some time with you, our listeners, via live Zoom stream or IN PERSON in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada. Join us on Patreon as A TOT Podcast for our brand new Community group called The Green Heart Club: Women, Weed, and Wellness. The Green Heart Club is a safe and supportive community for women and those who identify as women. We discuss cannabis education, share personal experiences, and meet like-minded people enjoying the benefits of cannabis as medicine. Discuss, share, meet - for less than the cost of one cannabis-infused beverage per month! You'll get access to more educational content and time with us! Check out:  https://www.patreon.com/ATinctureofTime  DaVinci Vaporizers: Cannabis is not just a vehicle for THC. Get the best experience from the terpenes by using a dry herb vaporizer (at the proper temperature) to maximize the effect. We are excited to join the DaVinci team and offer our listeners and clients a great device at an exceptional value. DaVinci provides an outstanding experience with advanced technologies that medical patients appreciate. https://shrsl.com/34dkq Don't forget to follow the podcast for FREE wherever you're listening! Music composed and performed by Dave Bobak. Stacy and Steph share their story of accessing medical cannabis as breast cancer patients. As co-founders of EduCanNation, a Canadian nonprofit organization that provides evidence-based cannabis education and supports certified cannabis educators, Steph and Stacy share the knowledge they have learned as certified cannabis educators to help advocate for the patient and the plant.  Their stories of staying positive and hopeful despite the hardship of a breast cancer diagnosis, helps to remind us that we are always stronger than we think we are. **The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only, it is not medical advice. We are certified cannabis educators, we are not medical doctors. Steph and I recommend that you speak directly to a medical cannabis educator or a medical healthcare practitioner who is trained in cannabis medicine prior to experimenting with cannabis for medicinal purposes. The topics and statements discussed are based on our research and experience and h

    46 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Journey of the Cannabis Plant

    Have you ever wondered where the cannabis plant originated from or who named the plant, claiming its species and medicinal properties? Did you know that burned cannabis seeds were found in tribal burial mounds in Siberia, dating back to 3000 BC? Up until the early 1900s, cannabis was a very common pharmaceutical used for so many different purposes. So what happened? How did this ancient, well-known, helpful plant go from being widely used and accepted for centuries transition to an illegal substance and stigmatized weed? In today's episode, Stacy and Steph break down the history of the cannabis plant, one of humanity's oldest cultivated crops.  Steph and Stacy welcome their listeners to reach out to them directly. We are here to help and support you on your cannabis health journey. You can reach us at: Website:  A Tincture of Time Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aTinctureOfTime.podcast Instagram: atinctureoftime.podcast Steph's Instagram: thatcannabislady Stacy's Instagram: cannadent.ca Email: atinctureoftimepodcast@gmail.com We want to spend some time with you, our listeners, via live Zoom stream or IN PERSON in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada. Join us on Patreon as A TOT Podcast for our brand new Community group called The Green Heart Club: Women, Weed, and Wellness. The Green Heart Club is a safe and supportive community for women and those who identify as women. We discuss cannabis education, share personal experiences, and meet like-minded people enjoying the benefits of cannabis as medicine. Discuss, share, meet - for less than the cost of one cannabis-infused beverage per month! You'll get access to more educational content and time with us! Check out:  https://www.patreon.com/ATinctureofTime  DaVinci Vaporizers: Cannabis is not just a vehicle for THC. Get the best experience from the terpenes by using a dry herb vaporizer (at the proper temperature) to maximize the effect. We are excited to join the DaVinci team and offer our listeners and clients a great device at an exceptional value. DaVinci provides an outstanding experience with advanced technologies that medical patients appreciate. https://shrsl.com/34dkq Don't forget to follow the podcast for free wherever you're listening! Music composed and performed by Dave Bobak. Stacy and Steph share their story of accessing medical cannabis as breast cancer patients. As co-founders of EduCanNation, a Canadian nonprofit organization that provides evidence-based cannabis education and supports certified cannabis educators, Steph and Stacy share the knowledge they have learned as certified cannabis educators to help advocate for the patient and the plant.  Their stories of staying positive and hopeful despite the hardship of a breast cancer diagnosis, helps to remind us that we are always stronger than we think we are. The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only, it is not medical advice. We are certified cannabis educators, we are not medical doctors. Steph and I recommend that you speak directly to a medical cannabis educator or a medical healthcare practitioner who is trained in cannabis medicine prior to experimenting with cannabis for medicinal purposes. The topics and statements discussed are based on our research and experience and have not been evaluated by any regulatory body.

    51 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Cannabinoids - What are they?

    CBG and THC and CBD, Oh My!   Scientific research confirms that the cannabis plant has many properties that can help alleviate a range of symptoms. Understanding the different types of cannabinoids is fundamental to consuming cannabis as a therapeutic option. In this episode, Stacy and Steph introduce how these naturally occurring chemical compounds can play an essential role in pain relief, anti-inflammation, and antispasmodic for your health. Learn how these compounds interact with the cannabinoid receptors throughout the endocannabinoid system. Helpful Links related to this episode: -iMDhealth/CloudMD link to Major Cannabinoids -Cannabinoid Information Wheel -A Tincture of Time - Episode 04 The Endocannabinoid System - What is it and how does it work? Steph and Stacy welcome their listeners to reach out to them directly. We are here to help and support you on your cannabis health journey. You can reach us at: Website:  A Tincture of Time Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aTinctureOfTime.podcast Instagram: atinctureoftime.podcast Steph's Instagram: thatcannabislady Stacy's Instagram: cannadent.ca Email: atinctureoftimepodcast@gmail.com We want to spend some time with you, our listeners, via live Zoom stream or IN PERSON in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada. Join us on Patreon as A TOT Podcast for our brand new Community group called The Green Heart Club: Women, Weed, and Wellness. The Green Heart Club is a safe and supportive community for women and those who identify as women. We discuss cannabis education, share personal experiences, and meet like-minded people enjoying the benefits of cannabis as medicine. Discuss, share, meet - for less than the cost of one cannabis-infused beverage per month! You'll get access to more educational content and time with us! Check out:  https://www.patreon.com/ATinctureofTime  DaVinci Vaporizers: Cannabis is not just a vehicle for THC. Get the best experience from the terpenes by using a dry herb vaporizer (at the proper temperature) to maximize the effect. We are excited to join the DaVinci team and offer our listeners and clients a great device at an exceptional value. DaVinci provides an outstanding experience with advanced technologies that medical patients appreciate. https://shrsl.com/34dkq Don't forget to follow the podcast for free wherever you're listening! Music composed and performed by Dave Bobak. Stacy and Steph share their story of accessing medical cannabis as breast cancer patients. As co-founders of EduCanNation, a Canadian nonprofit organization that provides evidence-based cannabis education and supports certified cannabis educators, Steph and Stacy share the knowledge they have learned as certified cannabis educators to help advocate for the patient and the plant.  Their stories of staying positive and hopeful despite the hardship of a breast cancer diagnosis, helps to remind us that we are always stronger than we think we are. The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only, it is not medical advice. We are certified cannabis educators, we are not medical doctors. Steph and I recommend that you speak directly to a medical cannabis educator or a medical healthcare practitioner who is trained in cannabis medicine prior to experimenting with cannabis for medicinal purposes. The topics and statements discussed are based on our research and experience and have not been evaluated by any regulatory body.

    27 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    An Introduction to Cannabis Terpenes and Flavonoids

    In this episode, Steph and Stacy introduce us to the world of cannabis terpenes and flavonoids. Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in many plants, though many people associate them with cannabis because cannabis plants contain high concentrations of them. Terpenes bring out the flavours and aromas of the plant and play an essential role in the product's effects on the consumer.  If you’re not aware of terpenes, you’re not too late to the game! -Stacy The nose knows! If possible, smell your cannabis before you buy, for this is an excellent way to decide whether or not a variety of cannabis will be more likely to "work" for you, based on your initial reaction and how it will engage with your body's chemistry. The certificate of analysis is another way to learn more about your favourite cannabis products.  Flavonoids provide the colour to the cannabis plant and protect the plant in nature. Flavonoids are found in nature, for example, in blueberries - the flavonoid anthocyanin makes them blue! The more we understand the plant, the more we can understand it’s true medicinal effects. -Steph Most common terpenes found in cannabis:  Myrcene - smells earthy, fruity, like cloves, and is known to be sedative in its effects. Limonene - smells of orange, citrus, and spice and has uplifting effects, among others. Pinene - smells like pine, woody, mountain air and is known to have effects that lead to "clarity."  Linalool - lavender contains high amounts of linalool and smells floral with spice and citrus notes. Great for sedation, it also helps to decrease the anxiety that THC may bring on, among other symptoms. Beta-Caryophyllene - found in black pepper, which leads to a spicy, woody scent. This terpene acts on the CB2 receptors of our endocannabinoid system and helps mitigate the "high" or the overwhelm of the high that THC evokes. Also helpful for inflammatory symptoms with conditions like arthritis and neuropathy. DaVinci Vaporizers:  Cannabis is not just a vehicle for THC. Get the best experience from the terpenes by using a dry herb vaporizer (at the proper temperature) to maximize the effect. We are excited to join the DaVinci team and offer our listeners and clients a great device at an exceptional value. DaVinci provides an outstanding experience with advanced technologies that medical patients appreciate. Your support of A Tincture of Time Podcast is so greatly appreciated!https://shrsl.com/34dkq  Resources: CBD: A Patient's Guide to Medicinal Cannabis--Healing without the High. By: Leonard Leinow, Juliana Birnbaum, Michael H. Moskowitz, M.D.  https://books.google.ca/books/about/CBD.html?id=u3zcDQAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y EduCanNation Medical Cannabis 101: https://app.imdhealth.com/topic/d3da170d-d150-4c91-b527-5bd60222e272/cebd700f-3840-4013-9d6e-5d65f510eb95 Links to studies Cannabis is more than simply D -tetrahydrocannabinol Anti-Cancer Potential of Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and Flavonoids Present in Cannabis New Methods for the Comprehensive Analysis of Bioactive Compounds in Cannabis sativa L. (hemp) Secondary Metabolites Profiled in Cannabis Inflorescences, Leaves, Stem Barks, and Roots for Medicinal Purposes | Scientific Reports CannaReps Course - Cannabis Sommelier https://www.cannareps.ca/ Steph and Stacy welcome their listeners to reach out to them directly. We are here to help and support you on your cannabis health journey. You can reach us at: Website:  A Tincture of Time Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aTinctureOfTime.podcast Instagram: atinctureoftime.podcast Steph's Instagram: thatcannabislady Stacy's Instagram: cannadent.ca Email: atinctureoftimepodcast@gmail.com We want to spend some time with you, our listeners, via live Zoom stream or IN PERSON in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada. Join us on Patreon as A TOT Podcast for our brand new Community group called The Green Heart Club: Women, Weed, and Wellness. The Green Heart Club is a safe

    48 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Cannabis Legalization in Canada - The Rules and Regulations and How They Affect the Medical Cannabis Patient

    The Canadian legal cannabis industry's rules and regulations are in place to keep us safe; however, the average cannabis consumer is not aware of the rules and regulations. Are you educated as a cannabis patient or consumer about your rights and the laws when purchasing your cannabis medicine? This episode reviews how and why cannabis became federally legal across Canada and is helpful information to add to your toolkit of cannabis knowledge.  Timestamp Highlights: [2:33] Why now? Why all of a sudden are we legally able to access cannabis without reprimand? What happened over the past 20 years to make us change the way we look at the cannabis plant? [3:30] Past cannabis advocacy groups lobbied for patients to be able to access cannabis as medicine - learn about the path that legal cannabis has taken in Canada and where we are at today. MMAR -> MMPR -> ACMPR -> Bill C-45, The Cannabis Act [8:22] The Cannabis Act aims to accomplish 3 goals: keep cannabis out of the hands of youth keep profits out of the pockets of criminals protect public health and safety by allowing adults access to legal cannabis [12:25] Breaking down the different markets that exist. Where people get their cannabis these days. How to get started shopping for cannabis (online, medical dispensaries, retail shops, etc.)  [19:30] The benefits of obtaining your prescription and purchasing medical cannabis from your licenced producer (taxes, compassionate pricing, sales, etc). [24:40] Legal products are lab tested, but we need more transparency to the results and to the companies who grow, process, and supply our cannabis plants. [28:38] How hemp regulations differ. What’s the difference between “hemp” and “cannabis” when it comes to medicinal cannabis? [30:54] Possession limits - how much cannabis can you possess in public. What is the difference for medical consumers who have a medical document? Provincial/Territorial regulations may differ as to who can grow cannabis, the age at which adults can access recreationally, the rules around processing our own cannabis.  [35:52] How to figure out YOUR personal possession limit.  [39:00] The barriers to access for medicinal growers.  DaVinci Vaporizers: Cannabis is not just a vehicle for THC. Get the best experience from the terpenes by using a dry herb vaporizer (at the proper temperature) to maximize the effect. We are excited to join the DaVinci team and offer our listeners and clients a great device at an exceptional value. DaVinci provides an outstanding experience with advanced technologies that medical patients appreciate. Your support of A Tincture of Time Podcast is so greatly appreciated! https://shrsl.com/34dkq Resources: The Cannabis Act: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-24.5/ Government of Canada/Health Canada: Cannabis Legalization and Regulation:  https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/cannabis/ List of Licensed cultivators, processors, and sellers of cannabis under the Cannabis Act: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-medication/cannabis/industry-licensees-applicants/licensed-cultivators-processors-sellers.html EduCanNation blog article: Improving the current regulations for medical growers:https://www.educannation.info/post/improving-current-cannabis-systems-canada Davinci affiliate link: https://shrsl.com/34dkq Steph and Stacy welcome their listeners to reach out to them directly. We are here to help and support you on your cannabis health journey. You can reach us at: Website:  A Tincture of Time Podcast Instagram: atinctureoftime.podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aTinctureOfTime.podcast Steph's Instagram: thatcannabislady Stacy's Instagram: cannadent.ca Email: atinctureoftimepodcast@gmail.com We want to spend some time with you, our listeners, via live Zoom stream or IN PERSON in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada. Join us on Patreon as A TOT Podcast for our brand new Community group called The Green Heart Club: Women,

    46 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    Cannabis for Pain, Stress, Anxiety and Common Conditions

    When it comes to personalizing your experience with cannabis, it’s important to remember that there is a full spectrum of compounds that play a role when it comes to whole-plant medicine. This episode speaks about intentional cannabis consumption. Consuming cannabis for things like sleep, anxiety, and pain, might mean that you need to combine different methods of consumption. For example, apply a cannabis-infused lotion to your aching joints in the morning or place a few drops of cannabis oil under your tongue with dinner. We speak about breakthrough pain in this episode. Sometimes you need a quick onset of effect with your medicine - you don’t have time to wait for it to start working. That’s where a cannabis vaporizer comes in. Steph and I like Davinci Vaporizers for times like these. Davinci offers an exceptional experience with advanced technologies that medical patients appreciate. We are excited to join the Davinci team and offer our listeners and clients a great device at an exceptional value.  You can check out Davinci through the link in the show notes, this podcast appreciates your support. Thank you so much for listening.   Davinci affiliate link: https://shrsl.com/34dkq  *Disclaimer: Steph and Stacy are not healthcare professionals or neuroscientists. As we start talking about cannabis in the body and its relation to our pain, symptoms, and conditions, we want to remind you that we're not necessarily giving this as health advice directly to our listeners. We recommend that you speak directly to someone like us, a cannabis educator or a cannabis patient care coach, or even a cannabis-trained doctor or pharmacist if you are considering medical cannabis to help treat the symptoms you are experiencing.  Steph and Stacy are both cannabis patient care coaches, and they work closely with patients for several months, helping them succeed with this medicine. Pain, sleep, stress, and anxiety are some of the top things to help clients find relief.   Listen in as we share our personal experiences with pain, stress, and anxiety, and how we've learned to treat our symptoms with cannabis.   Highlighted Timestamps: [00:04:22] Types of pain: chronic vs. acute, neuropathic, and nociceptive. [00:12:35] Opioid research and statistics.   [00:13:26] Steph shares her personal story dealing with pain. [00:18:35] The threshold of pain and inflammation. [00:20:14] Cannabis is helping some patients in lowering the amount of pain they're suffering from, and it has helped them wean off prescription medications, as well!   [00:21:44] Cannabis (CBD) is effective in helping some people sleep better.  [00:26:28] Pain-somnia:  If you've got chronic pain, often your sleep is disrupted. And not only does the pain affect your sleep, but it can also affect your emotional health. [00:27:00] The most common reason people reach out to us is to ask about cannabis as medicine for stress and anxiety. [00:28:05] The central nervous system and the stress responses: Fight, Flight or Freeze! [00:32:23] There's a lot of research surrounding CBD to reduce anxiety and how it can protect the body from the physiological effects of stress and anxiety. [00:33:22] Ancient Vedic texts from 2000 BCE cites that cannabis, specifically the hemp plant, helps relieve anxiety. [00:34:30] THC and the increased risk of anxiousness and paranoia. [00:38:07] Cannabis is helping on multiple layers.  [00:38:59] Tapping into an individualized personal response to cannabis with terpenes and flavonoids.   [00:40:53] Methods of medicinal cannabis intake, dosages, and the layering effect.    [00:48:31] Our personal stories about the trials and tribulations that we went through ourselves as medical cannabis patients. Stacy and Steph share their story of accessing medical cannabis as breast cancer patients. As co-founders of EduCanNation, a Canadian nonprofit organization that provides evidence-based cannabis education and supports certifie

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  10. EPISODE 10

    The Green Heart Club: Women, Weed, and Wellness

    The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only; it is not medical advice. We are Certified Cannabis Educators. We are not medical doctors. Steph and Stacy recommend that you speak directly to a medical cannabis educator or a medical healthcare practitioner trained in cannabis medicine before experimenting with cannabis for medicinal purposes. The topics and statements discussed are based on our research and experience and have not been evaluated by any regulatory body.  Today we recap our previous nine episodes and take some time to reflect on our journey through this cannabis education endeavor that we've taken on together. We have thoroughly enjoyed sharing our personal stories as patients consuming medical cannabis and providing cannabis education to those looking for information about this medicinal plant. Thank you for following along with us in our passion to educate, inspire and nourish the community we've created here. Stay tuned towards the end of this episode. We will share an exciting opportunity about how you can continue to connect and work with us in "The Green Heart Club: Women, Weed, and Wellness". So let's dive in and start our recap of Season 1: Episode 1, Our story/Our journey to now: We talk about accessing medicinal cannabis as a natural therapeutic option for healing through and after breast cancer treatments. Despite the stigma about people who consume it, we held firm to our personal beliefs and to the science that helped us understand HOW this is medicine.  Episode 2, Patient-centred care (stigma, cancer, and cannabis): We talked all about stigma in medicine surrounding this plant. There is still a lot of stigma around cannabis, but we have learned and noticed that patient-centered care results in less stigma.  Episode 3, Cancer and Cannabis - The Patient Mindset: We share our personal stories around the "mindset" we each held during our breast cancer journeys and how cannabis played an essential role in our health and wellness. Episode 4, The Endocannabinoid System - What is it and how does it work? We share knowledge and insight on how medicinal cannabis and a healthy lifestyle work together to promote a healthy, balanced endocannabinoid system. This episode is our most popular episode yet! Please check it out! Episode 5, The Journey of the Cannabis Plant: It's essential to recognize those who came before us, educating and advocating for the cannabis plant. We break down the history of the cannabis plant, one of humanity's oldest cultivated crops.  Episode 6, Cannabinoids - What are they: We introduce our listeners to these naturally occurring chemical compounds and how they can play an essential role in pain relief, inflammation, and general health.  Episode 7, An Introduction to Cannabis Terpenes and Flavonoids: We use our "cannabis sommelier" skills to help you better understand how to pick out your favourite terpenes and the effects they're known to have. In this episode, we also introduced our listeners to Davinci Vaporizers!  Inhalation with a well-crafted device is critical for grabbing those terpenes at the proper temperatures. Episode 8, Cannabis Legalization - the rules and regulations (and how they affect the medical cannabis patient): We review how and why cannabis became federally legal across Canada. This is helpful information to add to your toolkit of cannabis knowledge. We also acknowledge those patients who advocated for a legal Medical Cannabis System in Canada. Episode 9, Cannabis for Pain, Stress, Anxiety, and Common Conditions: we break down the common conditions and symptoms that cannabis has known to help. We discuss types of pain and how cannabis can affect our perception of pain, including Cancer-related pain. We see stress, anxiety, sleep, and other related symptoms as the most common reasons people ask us about cannabis medicine. This is not the last time you'll hear from us!  We want to spend some time with you,

    27 min

  11. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to A Tincture of Time Podcast | Meet Steph & Stacy!

    In this episode, Steph and Stacy share their personal stories with cannabis as a real therapeutic option for helping them get through breast cancer. Both women were diagnosed young, leaned into cannabis as a medicine and now are living their BEST lives, despite stigma and despite continual health issues related to treatment. As medical patients, Stacy and Steph were left on their own to figure out the HOW of this medicine. Their personal experiences have brought them together to continuously educate those around them, as Certified Cannabis Educators. Steph and I welcome our listeners to reach out to us directly. We are here to help and support you on your cannabis health journey. You can reach us at: Website:  A Tincture of Time Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aTinctureOfTime.podcast Instagram: atinctureoftime.podcast Steph's Instagram: thatcannabislady Stacy's Instagram: cannadent.ca Email: atinctureoftimepodcast@gmail.com Don't forget to FOLLOW our podcast for free wherever you're listening! Music composed and performed by Dave Bobak. Stacy and Steph share their story of accessing medical cannabis as breast cancer patients. As co-founders of EduCanNation, a Canadian nonprofit organization that provides evidence-based cannabis education and supports certified cannabis educators, Steph and Stacy share the knowledge they have learned as certified cannabis educators to help advocate for the patient and the plant.  Their stories of staying positive and hopeful despite the hardship of a breast cancer diagnosis, helps to remind us that we are always stronger than we think we are. *The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only, it is not medical advice. We are certified cannabis educators, we are not medical doctors. Steph and I recommend that you speak directly to a medical cannabis educator or a medical healthcare practitioner who is trained in cannabis medicine prior to experimenting with cannabis for medicinal purposes. The topics and statements discussed are based on our research and experience and have not been evaluated by any regulatory body.

    14 min

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Stacy and Steph share their story of accessing medical cannabis as breast cancer patients. As co-founders of EduCanNation, a Canadian nonprofit organization that provides evidence-based cannabis education and supports certified cannabis educators, Steph and Stacy share the knowledge they have learned as certified cannabis educators to help advocate for the patient and the plant. Their stories of staying positive and hopeful despite the hardship of a breast cancer diagnosis, helps to remind us that we are always stronger than we think we are.

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