In this episode of 'I'm Really Into That Stuff', host Jana Stern, alongside guest Dr. Amanda Reiman, discusses the transformative power of cannabis and psychedelics, both historically and in contemporary society. Dr. Reiman shares her personal journey into cannabis research and advocacy, touching on her experiences with using cannabis for chronic pain and the paradigm shifts she has observed and participated in within the field. The conversation delves into perspectives on harm reduction, the significance of mindful consumption, and the potential for these substances to foster greater connection with nature and oneself. They explore the challenges posed by outdated propaganda and systemic controls surrounding drug policy, emphasizing the need for education and open-mindedness in reshaping societal views towards substance use. Dr. Reiman also highlights her efforts through Personal Plants to educate and empower individuals about the responsible and therapeutic use of psychoactive plants.

00:00 Welcome to the World of Esoteric Podcasts

00:56 Special Guest: Dr. Amanda Reiman, The Cannabis Expert

01:45 Journey into Cannabis Research and Advocacy

04:20 The Evolution of Cannabis Perception and Legalization

08:27 The Importance of Honoring Plant Medicine

09:57 Addressing the Challenges of Capitalism in Plant Medicine

18:57 The Potential and Pitfalls of Psychedelics and Cannabis

22:46 Understanding Harm Reduction in Substance Use

29:09 Exploring Harm Reduction as a Spiritual Practice

30:29 Personal Experiences with Substance Use and Mindfulness

31:45 The Journey of Mindful Exercise and Overcoming Addiction

34:19 Transforming Cannabis Consumption through Mindfulness

39:26 The Impact of Propaganda on Drug Perception and Policy

48:45 Embracing Education and Mindfulness for Future Generations

52:16 Closing Thoughts and Resources I’m Really Into That Stuff Website : https://www.imreallyintothatstuff.comJana Stern Website: https://JanaStern.com 

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ABOUT JANA STERN:

Jana Stern is a gifted spiritual facilitator on a mission to empower people through spirituality. She is a psychic, astrologer and energy healer with over 15 years of experience studying metaphysics, astrology, and esoterics.

Jana is the host of the I’m Really Into That Stuff podcast, she is a speaker, and a healer through her Crystal healings, Astrology and Psychic readings, and her Resilience Revolution & Sovereign Mastery programs.

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ABOUT AMANDA REIMAN:

Amanda Reiman, PhD is a public health researcher and has been studying the relationship between cannabis, people and greater society for over 20 years. She is the Founder of Personal Plants, a platform designed to help people develop healthy, balanced relationships with cannabis and the Chief Knowledge Officer for New Frontier Data, an analytics company serving the legal cannabis industry.

Dr. Reiman earned her PhD in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley and conducted one of the first research studies on medical cannabis patients and the use of cannabis as a substitute for alcohol and other drugs. She has published numerous articles on the topics of cannabis use, public health, harm reduction and social policy as well as several book chapters.

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