Best Bridget Conry Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 36 ⎸Addressing Sub Quality Sleep via The Nourished Nervous System Podcast 29:44

11M ago29:44

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Hello! 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 Fid…

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Episode 35 ⎸The 2023 High Fidelity Holiday Gift Guide 9:10

11M ago9:10

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Our 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 Smoke LuneNoire Hemson Goods Ba…

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Episode 34 | Saturate Yourself! The Plant Medicine Protocol with William Siff of Goldthread Plant Based Tonics 1:06:17

12M ago1:06:17

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The 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.…

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Episode 33 | Autumn Update on the Vermont Market: Show us the Data! 28:10

1y ago28:10

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Show 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: VTC…

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Episode 32 | None of this is legal advice...Cannabis Musings with Marc Hauser 1:00:44

1y ago1:00:44

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SAFER, 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 Narcoti…

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Episode 31 | Cannabis Talk and Mushroom Walks with the Women of Gossamer 1:03:57

1y ago1:03:57

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What 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…

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Episode 30 | Revisiting Rebel Grown, a Conversation with Dan Pomerantz 57:44

1y ago57:44

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We 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 int…

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Episode 29 | Consider the F*cking Source with Fiona Lucia Genadio-Allen of Wolfpeach 56:46

1y ago56:46

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Local, 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 G…

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Episode 28 | The Vermont Legislative Lowdown with Dave Silberman 1:00:40

1y ago1:00:40

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The 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 …

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Episode 27 | What Keeps Cary Giguere Up At Night? A Conversation with the VT CCB Compliance Director, Part 3 51:26

1+ y ago51:26

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Turns 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 an…

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Episode 26 | Clean Without Compromise: A Conversation with Anselm Doering of EcoLogic Solutions 43:46

1+ y ago43:46

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Bridget gets down and dirty on the benefits of green cleaning and sanitizing solutions with Anselm Doering of Ecologic Solutions. Anselm is a clean tech pioneer and respected leader in sustainability. In 2020 he was recognized as one of “70 Environmental Leaders You Should Know” next to Jane Goodall and Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia. He is now turnin…

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Episode 25 | A New Blue Dream for Project CBD with Martin Lee 44:20

1+ y ago44:20

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Project CBD has a brand new website thanks to a partnership with Blue Dream, the in-house creative agency at Ganjapreneur. Martin shares Project CBD's activist roots and discusses their current topics of interest. Show Notes: 0:00 Lift off 1:20 Last episode in Season 2 2:05 Martin Lee's Bio 5:00 High Fidelity gratitude for Project CBD 6:00 Inspirat…

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Episode 24 | U.S. Cup Tasters Championship with Andrew Shelley of Brio Coffeeworks 49:19

1+ y ago49:19

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Our first episode exploring coffee and cannabis; two of our favorite plants. Bridget discusses our partnership with Brio Coffeeworks to combine the two in our upcoming retail experience and chats with Brio’s own Andrew Shelley about his 2nd place finish at this year’s U.S. Cup Tasters Championship. This ain’t your average cup of joe! Links: Brio Co…

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Episode 23 | Navigating Cannabis Categories of Consumption with ChatGPT 16:41

1+ y ago16:41

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With a little help from ChatGPT, we review cannabis product categories. Bridget gives quick updates from this week’s VT CCB meeting and three Vermont retailers report on their 4/20 experience. Links: CCB Emergency Rule on Synthetic & Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids OpenAI Co-Created: The Artist in the Age of Intelligent Machines Vermont Goodfire Cannabis…

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Episode 22 | Cannabis Advertising Solutions with JB Sugar of WeedStreetNOW 48:09

1+ y ago48:09

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Bridget and JB review the challenges that cannabis companies face when it comes to advertising. JB offers creative solutions including sponsorships, co-op advertising and hyperlocal, digital marketing. Links: WeedStreetNOW JB's LinkedIn Profile All Cannabis Advertising is Local article by JB Sugar How to Construct a Dispensary Marketing Budget arti…

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Episode 21 | Cannabis Flower & Potency: What You Need to Know 14:18

1+ y ago14:18

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Our top 5 Pro Tips on how to assess potency when it comes to cannabis flower. Tune in to gain a better understanding of cannabis cultivars and how to make informed decisions about the ones that may work best for you. Links: Project CBD article on the Endocannabinoid System NORML article on Minor Cannabinoids The Terpiodic Table™ by Eybna Show Notes…

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Episode 20 | Spring Update on the Vermont Market + Producer Perspectives on "Craft" 20:51

1+ y ago20:51

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A quick update on the Vermont market including a look at the latest data from the CCB. We also hear from a few Vermont licensed producers on what “craft” means to them. Links: https://ccb.vermont.gov/licenses https://www.motherflower.co https://ceresvt.com https://rebelgrown.com https://www.gloriousflorious.co Show Notes: 0:00 Lift off 1:23 Latest …

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Episode 19 | A Taste of Place with Ted Dobson of Arrow Cultivate 54:19

1+ y ago54:19

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From farm-to-table, to farm-to-bong; one farmer's journey from mesclun to marijuana, one back door at a time. Links: UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology Berkshire Eagle Article on First Outdoor Flower Hitting Stores MASS LIVE Story on Outdoor Cultivation Approval Arrow Cultivate on Instagram Old Dirt Road by John Lennon Haven Café & Bakery Theory …

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Episode 18 | Getting Witchy with Weed & Katherine Elmer of Spoonful Herbals 46:06

1+ y ago46:06

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Feminism is more than just women's rights and cannabis is much more than THC. Tune in to learn how the two are connected. Links: Spoonful Herbals Community Herbal Apprenticeship Program Audre Lourde Bio bell hooks Bio The Politics of Witchcraft Studies Witches, Witch-Hunting, and Women by S. Federici Metta Earth Center for Contemplative Ecology Not…

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Episode 17 | Cannabis Advocacy at the VT Statehouse with Dave Silberman 45:08

1+ y ago45:08

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Bridget and Dave discuss some of the policies that have shaped the Vermont cannabis industry thus far and highlight the key elements of bills currently winding their way through the State House ahead of the crossover deadline. Links: https://silbermanplc.com/about/ https://floravt.com https://legislature.vermont.gov/ https://decrimvermont.org/the-c…

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Episode 16 |The Bold & The Analytical: Lab Talk with the Women of Onward Analytics 48:54

1+ y ago48:54

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Meet Callie Chapman and Holly Heimsath of Onward Analytical, two “badass bitches” grounded in science and pushing societal norms. Listen in to learn why lab testing is essential for compliance, product safety and product development. Links: Steep Hill Vermont Rebelliously Compliant Event Registration Show Notes: 0:00 Let's get it started 1:17 Steep…

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Episode 15 | Ensuring Product Safety with Cary Giguere, CCB Compliance Director: Part 2 42:44

1+ y ago42:44

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In Part 2 in our 3 Part series on ensuring product safety, Bridget and Cary discuss the CCB's recent Consumer Protection Warning, his compliance team’s near term priorities, and the benefits of an analytical lab under the direction of the Cannabis Control Board. Show notes: 1:25 -VT Cannabis licensing update 2:18 - Employee to business license rati…

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Episode 14 | Cosmic Vagina with Three Buds Apothecary 45:44

1+ y ago45:44

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Cosmic Vagina is a product and a state of mind. Listen in to this open conversation between three women, all mothers to daughters, exploring what it means to take care of ourselves and each other. Links: https://three-buds.com https://www.ilovemymuff.com https://thegreenclosetvt.com Show Notes: 2:49 - Origin story of Three Buds Apothecary 7:30 - Cr…

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Episode 13 | Consumer Protection Warning Triggers $1M CCB Budget Request 13:23

1+ y ago13:23

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On February 2nd, the Vermont Cannabis Control Board issued its first Consumer Protection Warning and product recall. The CCB has since made an urgent request of the state legislature for a $1M budget increase to expand their testing capabilities. Bridget discusses the issues at hand and what consumers can do to educate themselves about the products…

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Episode 12 | Product Formulation with Emma Merritt of Kria Botanicals 46:35

2y ago46:35

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In this episode we share our discussion with Emma Merritt, Director of Product Development for Kria Botanicals. Before joining the team at Kria, Emma was a staff herbalist and product formulator at Railyard Apothecary, a worker-owned, herbal co-operative based in Burlington, VT. Bridget and Emma discuss Kria’s position in the industry as a contract…

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Episode 11 | Paying it Forward with Sam Bellavance of Sunset Lake CBD 35:55

2y ago35:55

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In this episode we share our conversation with Sam Bellavance, the Founder and Executive Director of Sunset Lake CBD and Sunset Lake Cannabis. Sam is a lifelong farmer and resident of Vermont. He began growing industrial hemp back in 2018 as a way to diversify crops on his family’s dairy farm. The following year, he pivoted to growing hemp as a CBD…

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Episode 10 ⎸Cannabis 2022: The Year in Review 23:42

2y ago23:42

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In this episode we take a quick look back at the key cannabis stories in 2022, both here at home in Vermont and in the industry at large. Bridget checks in with Callie Chapman, Lab Director and Founding Partner of Steep Hill Vermont, for a report on what they learned in 2022 and how they are investing in 2023 to spur growth and support the emerging…

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Episode 9 ⎸Ensuring Product Safety with Cary Giguere, CCB Compliance Director 39:30

2y ago39:30

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Bridget speaks with Cary Giguere, the Compliance Director of the Vermont Cannabis Control Board. This interview is the first in a series with Director Giguere, that covers how the CCB ensures compliance with the laws, rules and regulations governing both the adult-use marketplace and the medical cannabis program here in Vermont. In this episode Bri…

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Episode 8 ⎸Cannabis Through the Lens of the Complete Herbal Apothecary with Jennifer Costa 44:31

2y ago44:31

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Bridget speaks with her first herbal teacher and continual mentor about how to approach plant-based medicine in order to create and maintain a beneficial relationship with cannabis. Jennifer Costa has nearly 30 years of experience as a trained herbalist. She is also a registered nurse with 15 years of service in hospital settings and a certified Ca…

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Episode 7 ⎸Rebel Grown Back Home with Dan Pomerantz 49:22

2y ago49:22

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This week Dan Pomerantz of Rebel Grown shares with Bridget his history in both the legacy and licensed cannabis markets; a circuitous path from his home state of Massachusetts to Vermont, California and back to Vermont, the state he now calls home. This is a personal story as much as it is a professional one. It highlights some of the tough choices…

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Episode 6 ⎸The Benefits of Vermont’s Medical Cannabis Program 18:30

2y ago18:30

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Now that adult use cannabis has taken center stage in Vermont, it is important to be aware that there is also a medical cannabis program that serves registered patients here in the Green Mountain State. Lindsey Wells, the Medical Cannabis Program Administrator provides information on how Vermonters can register with the program and reviews key upda…

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Episode 5 ⎸The 2022 High Fidelity Holiday Gift Guide 10:07

2y ago10:07

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Having trouble tracking down the perfect gift for the flower enthusiast in your life? This special edition Holiday Gift Guide is for you! We have curated a list of items from some our favorite makers that will delight the modern smoker. Bonus! All of them are women-owned and three of them are based in Vermont. Happy Holidays from High Fidelity!…

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Episode 4 ⎸High Fidelity at MJBizCon 2022 27:15

2y ago27:15

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High Fidelity goes to Vegas for MJBizCon 2022 and reports back on the topics of conversation and the action on the exhibitor floor. Michael Sims from Flora Cannabis in Middlebury, Vermont checks in to relay how things are going at their retail store in the first two months of operation. Bridget provides some market and legislative updates for canna…

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Episode 3 ⎸Navigating the Vermont Cannabis Marketplace, Part 3 12:32

2y ago12:32

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The third and final episode in our three part series on how to navigate Vermont’s emerging cannabis marketplace. Episode 3 focuses on preparing for a positive cannabis experience; what you can do prior to consuming cannabis to set the stage for an enjoyable, targeted outcome. We also offer 5 Pro-Tips on how to possibly ease an uncomfortable high sh…

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Episode 2 ⎸Navigating the Vermont Cannabis Marketplace, Part 2 11:52

2y ago11:52

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The second in a three-part series on how to navigate Vermont's new cannabis marketplace. Episode 2 focuses on quality and which questions you can ask budtenders in order to make informed decisions about your purchases. A High 5 goes out to President Joe Biden for his federal pardons on simple cannabis possession and Bridget checks in with John Sike…

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Episode 1 ⎸Navigating the Vermont Cannabis Marketplace, Part 1 9:07

2y ago9:07

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The first in a three-part series on how to navigate Vermont's new cannabis marketplace. Episode 1 explores our top 7 things you need to know to purchase and consume cannabis in Vermont.By Bridget Conry