The Vine: A Plant Media Project Podcast

In this episode, PMP chats with Douglas Finkelstein, Founder and Community Executive Officer for Empathic Health, a community for those who use psychedelics with intention to come together to learn and grow.  Douglas and his team are building a trustworthy + welcoming community that is launching June 15th. Tune in to learn more!

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Plant Media Project Co-Founders Elizabeth Sheldon and Gina Vensel host a springtime PMP Founders Chat discussing the latest news in cannabis and psychedelics. Including a discussion on the recent Republican authored cannabis legalization bill, psychedelic news + resources, and upcoming special events.

In this episode, PMP talks with Dr. Lola Ohonba, the founder of WCI Health, an alternative health and wellness company with a focus on helping healthcare professionals, dispensaries and the community. Dr. O is also the author of “A Pharmacist’s Guide to Cannabis: A perspective of a non-conformist clinician.” Tune in as Dr. O gives us a deeper understanding of the health benefits of plant medicine including cannabis and psychedelics.

In this episode of The Vine, PMP chats with James McConchie, owner of the Haight Street Shroom Shop, an educational retail space dedicated to mushroom related resources, products, and home mycology supplies located in San Francisco, California.  The episode discusses the power of the mycelium network, info on medicinal and therapeutic mushrooms, and policy reform around psilocybin and other psychedelics.

On this special 4/20 episode of The Vine, PMP speaks to Niambe McIntosh, daughter of Peter Tosh, the Grammy-Award winning artist and original member of The Wailers. Niambe sits on the Board for Minorities for Medical Marijuana, and is an Advisor for the Last Prisoner Project continuing her father's legacy for social justice. Niambe is also the founder of the Peter Tosh Foundation, and today, 4/20, is International Peter Tosh Day! We welcome Niambe to our show to discuss how her family celebrates his legacy by continuing the fight for global legalization of cannabis and criminal justice reform.

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In this episode, PMP chats with Santino Martinez, a vibrant young entrepreneur and independent hip hop artist using his knowledge and skills in the cannabis industry. He is a Brand Ambassador with Design Kush, offering web design and digital marketing tools to help cannabis businesses connect and grow. In addition to marketing skills, Santino has operated his own cultivations for more than 8 years, and shares insights into his vast knowledge of growing.

In episode #32, PMP chats with Carlos Tanner, the Founder of the Ayahuasca Foundation, a plant medicine retreat center located in Iquitos, Peru.  He is a Founding Member of the Inkan Kena Plant Medicine School and the Riosbo Retreat and Research Center where he hosts medical research. Tune in to learn more about ayahuasca and the indigenous traditions around this plant medicine.

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This episode of The Vine features Montel Williams. He is an Emmy Award winning television personality, inspirational speaker, author, entrepreneur, and cannabis advocate, who served in both the Marine Corps and Navy. Tune in as PMP chats with Montel about how cannabis has helped him to manage his Multiple Sclerosis and his thoughts about what needs to change in our government and in the industry, so that all have equal access.

In this episode PMP chats with Melissa Lavasani, Founder of the Plant Medicine Coalition. Melissa shares her intimate story of postpartum depression and her search for healing through plant medicine. She led the Decriminalize Nature movement in D.C. and won the largest ballot initiative victory in the history of our nation’s capital. Tune in to learn how Plant Medicine Coalition will lead the charge to decriminalize plant medicines at all levels of government throughout the country.

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AWAKENING is a free online educational series produced by Plant Media Project. PMP Co-Founders Elizabeth Sheldon and Gina VEnsel host "Awakening: An Exploration of Higher Medicine Vol. 2" featuring a dynamic duo of psychonauts exploring the higher medicines: MDMA and Ketamine. Charley Wininger is a psychotherapist and author of the acclaimed book "Listening to Ecstasy: The Transformative Power of MDMA." His talk will discuss insights from his book, and useful info on the benefits of MDMA. Zappy Zapolin  is known for being the psychonaut to the stars. He is the director of the documentary film, "Reality of Truth," and founder of The Ketamine Fund. PMP talks with Zappy about how ketamine is being used for treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and more.

In Episode #25 of The Vine, PMP chats with Daniel Shankin, Founder of Mt. Tam Psychedelic Integration, an organization serving individuals who are exploring their consciousness for transformational evolution within a supportive community.  We discuss psychedelic integration, what coaching and holding space in circles looks like, and events like the Psilocybin Summit and Mt. Tam’s Jamboree coming up in April.

This episode features a special "PMP Founders Chat" with Elizabeth Sheldon and Gina Vensel diving into their own personal experiences with plant meds as well as info on the upcoming online AWAKENING event.

In this episode, PMP talks with Founder Jason Fellows and Practitioner Elisabeth White from Tribal Detox, a school that teaches practitioners how to safely use one of nature's most powerful detox agents known as Kambo to aid with physical illnesses, depression, PTSD, and anxiety. Learn more about this amazing healing agent, and hear about host Gina Vensel's experience with her first session.

In this episode, PMP chats with Zappy Zapolin, a well-known psychonaut, entrepreneur, director of the documentary film "Reality of Truth," and founder of The Ketamine Fund. He also leads The Mind Army asking the President to immediately sign an Executive Order reversing the 1966 order which made all psychedelic compounds illegal. The discussion also includes exciting news about a new documentary film he produced that is coming out in a few weeks! Tune in for an insightful discussion with the psychedelic concierge to the stars.

In Episode #21 on The Vine, PMP talks with Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers, an epidemiologist and holistic healer. She is a graduate of the Disparities Leadership Program at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. She is alumna of the University of Pittsburgh where she received her Bachelor’s of Science in psychology, Master’s in public health, and Doctorate in epidemiology with a focus on understanding barriers associated with chronic disease and disability prevention. After spending a decade serving as a chronic disease specialist and clinical researcher in traditional healthcare, Dr. Rodgers now has her own practice,  Healthy Transformations to Heart, a unique holistic approach that includes the use of plant medicine.

In this episode, PMP talks with Cannabis and Comedy Icon Tommy Chong about cannabis advocacy, experiencing the "senior high," his legacy in Hollywood, spirituality, well-being, and more. Tommy is funny, engaging, and shares great stories about people we all know that span generations. We learn about Tommy the man, his relationship with cannabis, and his much talked about Tommy Chong cannabis brand.

In this episode, PMP talks with Otha Smith III, Founder and CEO of Tetragram. Tetragram is a new App that helps patients track their medical cannabis experiences by virtual journaling cannabinoid and terpene profiles to better understand what products and consumption methods work best for the patient.

In this episode, PMP reflects on "AWAKENING: An Exploration of Higher Medicine" held virtually on December 9th, 2020. The event features talks shared by Dr. Matthew Mintz, doctor of Internal Medicine with a private concierge practice in Bethesda, MD and "Author of Medical Marijuana and CBD: A Physician's Guide for Patients." Dr. Sa'ed Olimat, a Doctor of Pharmacy and Co-Founder of Psiloheath follows with an insightful talk around the changing landscape of psilocybin and other higher medicines.

In Episode #16, PMP talks with Jesse Gould, Founder and President of the Heroic Hearts Project, a 501c3 nonprofit pioneering psychedelic therapies for military veterans. His charity has partnered with some of the world’s leading ayahuasca treatment centers.

In this episode, PMP has the chance to speak with Charley Wininger, the author of Listening to Ecstasy: the Transformative Power of MDMA. Charlie has been a psychotherapist in private practice since 1989. He has been a member of MAPS for 20 years, and sits on the Board of Advisors of The Psychedelic Education and Continuing Care Program at the Center for Optimal Living in New York, and regularly speaks there on the topic of “Psychedelics Across The Lifespan."

PMP was honored to talk with Tiffany Watkins a.k.a. LadyCanna, Founder and CEO of Vanguard Media, a cannabis magazine centered around women in the industry. Vanguard celebrates the authentic stories of women in the space, and this episode explores the importance of recognizing the history and culture of cannabis's past in order to forge a brighter future.

This week, PMP had the opportunity to speak with Graham Pechenik, Founder of Calyx Law, a Cannabis & Psychedelics Firm, the first patent law boutique in California to focus on the cannabis industry, and among the first patent lawyers anywhere to work on psychedelics.

In this episode PMP features Linda Mercado Greene the Co-Founder, Board Chair, and CEO/Owner of Anacostia Organics, a minority woman-owned medical cannabis dispensary in the District of Columbia. She is the Chair of the DC Medical Cannabis Trade Association, is an Executive Member and Strategic Advisor of the Cannabis Trade Federation (CTF), and the Chair of the CTF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force composed of the top civil rights leaders and advocates in the US. PMP discusses her journey from the world of politics into the cannabis industry and how her experience has helped move the industry forward.

This episode of the Vine features Michelle Jun, Head of Sales for Green Mill Supercritical. Green Mill is a company that designs, engineers and manufactures extraction equipment for the cannabis and hemp industries. PMP discusses the challenges of being a female minority in cannabis, and the lack of collaboration in the space. Michelle gives valuable insight into the industry and advice for aspiring professionals wanting to enter into cannabis.

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A fascinating conversation with Eben Britton former NFL football offensive tackle and cannabis advocate, a member of the Gridiron Cannabis Coalition,  NFL steering committee Doctors for Cannabis Regulation. He is open gentle and kind and shares how plant medicine like cannabis and ayahuasca has helped him heal along with many other athletes.  

In this episode PMP chats with Christopher Takemoto-Gentile from the International Cannabis Bar Association about The 2020 Cannabis Law Institute coming up in October as well as discussions around engaging law students, social equity, and the politics around cannabis.

In this episode we feature Joshua Crossney, the President, CEO & Founder of CSC Events, LLC., which hosts and operates the world’s largest scientific and medical cannabis event, the Cannabis Science Conference on the East and West Coast each year. He is the President & Founder of jCanna, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization devoted to the advancement of cannabis science, analytical testing, and personalized (precision) medicine. Joshua is an active member of the LGBTQ community, a voice for equal rights worldwide, and truly the best dressed man in cannabis today!