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"Ego death. before we can dismantle oppressive systems we have to eradicate the ways in which they’ve manifested in us if you kill the white supremacist in your head you inevitably kill the capitalist, the sexist, the racist, the transphobia, the individualism you trade i for we " -Noname ; Musical Artist/Activist @nonamehiding @nonamereads • Ego death is one of the main benefits of psychedelics. Your Ego is powerful, try taking time separate "Ego" and "Confidence". Confidence serves you. You need confidence to fuel your activism and to build something new. But ego, is the "fake it till you make it" mentality, of talking about it but not putting it into action. Right now we need action which serves us all, ego doesn't serve us all because it is singular. Using microdosed incrimints of psyllicibin helps you shine light on and confront things hiding in the corners of your mind that you have suppressed or ignored... like internalized racism & misogyny. New moon in Cancer is a great time to confront these parts of you and work on letting them go. As a woman of color I have had to unpack moments where I followed my ego and chose "me" over "we". There were times in my career that I thought there was only one seat at the table in the male dominated restaurant industry for a woman or person of color, so I should just be happy to be at the table. But this mentality probably made me competitive with other women of color instead of advocate for them to have a seat too. I see now that that mindset didn't benefit me because it didn't benefit us all. It took years of therapy and a regimen of psychedelics to reprogram that thinking. If you have heard me speak on panels or interviews over the last few years you have heard me say "In the CBD/Cannabis Industry the table is still being built so we need to hold that seat for our talented friends who happen to be Black womxn/Womxn of color. We have the ability and opportunity to build a more inclusive table and I encourage you all to take that opportunity." We have an opportunity to change our minds and our society right now and I encourage you all to take it. • • Nothing is for Sale. (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBv4F4ZBTBL/?igshid=ej0w0mfwyaqc

Black Lives Matter to me. I want Black lives to matter to everyone. I'm so tired of seeing people get murdered on my timeline and in our communities. As an entire community it is our duty to call out racism on every scale. That means micro aggressions in public that you witness, shutting down hate speech regardless of a person of color being present, and that means interfering if you witness violence against a black person. HOLD RACISTS ACCOUNTABLE! They are all so bold, so you should be bold to point out their behavior. Racism is only a touchy subject if you are a racist. Remember that when you call out friends, family members and strangers. Because calling them out makes a safer space for black folks and POC. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO BE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY. People and brands that are being silent right now, we see you. https://www.instagram.com/p/CA5dETwBT8U/?igshid=1xpxr8fv3vhcb

Self soothing during a revolution... The news this week has been triggering, rage inducing, and terrifying. I'm upset. How about you? What is happening to black people every day in this country has been put in the spotlight temporarily and we all should be mad. Some of you know, I am a survivor of multiple racially motivated hate crimes, so unfortunately I have a deep understanding and relationship with the fear that a lot of you are experiencing. Fear effects your body. Your digestive system, your endocrine system, and your emotional state are being affected right now. So they might need a little extra support from cannabinoids. If you have upped your Cannbinoid consumption, that is completely understandable and your body probably needed it. Here is some information on a few cannabinoids that can be helpful to you during this time. • THC works as a distractor when you are trying to manage anxiety, and we could all use distraction right now. Taking a macro-dose (higher dose) and getting distracted by a self care activity like taking a long bath or cooking a healthy meal is a great way to ignore the news cycle and self soothe. Having trouble sleeping? Try making a bedtime routine that doesnt involve any screens and try some CBN. CBN is a cannabinoid that acts a relaxant to help you get rest. Maybe a routine of sleepy time tea, a CBN patch and a good book could help you get more restful sleep CBD can help with lowering blood pressure and also can help neutralize marijuana induced anxiety if you have too much THC. CBG can help with gut issues as well as help with eyestrain from crying, reading screens and tension headaches that occur behind the eyes. Hopefully these tips help you self soothe more effectively and give you a little more strength to fight another day.💚💚 (at TacoTime) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAx1vzqBQqn/?igshid=vo4zsgxsc6x4

🍩Who else could use a midweek infused donut?🍩 • • A CBD latte and a donut dipped in melted, THC chocolate, topped with toasted pistachios is a guaranteed mood booster.💚 (at Donut Queen) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAaqM1ahiux/?igshid=1a6m3uww30xdd

🌮Mac & cheese taco topped with BBQed Burnt ends.😱This is vegan, and it's an edible. Want the recipe?? It's in the comments! If you make this or any of my recipes make sure to tag me so I can see your creations! • • #veganfoodshares #edibles #veganjunkfood #chef #cookedwithcannabisnetflix #netflix #vegan #veganfood #plantbased #foodblogger #bbq #foodbeast (at Cheesy Street) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAStSnoBEso/?igshid=1xff7jqyu1ubg

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Who else is making whipped coffee every morning?? Might I suggest shaving some CBD chocolate on top? Whipped CBD Mochas are a great way to kick start the day with some focus and chill. And it's incredibly delicious. • • Photo by @alexknowbody (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CALU5tsh2So/?igshid=2l9tedyyhwhm

🥑🥑CBD Avocado toast made with olive oil from spain that is exclusive to @houseofspain.cbd.evoo. to kick off the weekend!🍽 This olive oil’s buttery, fruity and delicate flavor makes it easy to drizzle on anything to add CBD to a dish. The olive oil is made with Arbequina olives grown in the ancient Mediterranean Sea beds of Southern Spain on 500 year old vines. And the only way you can get this beautiful olive oil in the US is infused with @eastforkcultivars CBD. Isn't that incredible? I put this olive oil on everything because it is delicious but also because I know the people behind it, Peter and Amanda who want to bring the most beautiful, clean, helpful product to consumers. I know that it is free of heavy metals from both the olive and hemp farms to the product. They use hemp hybridized by our friend Aaron and the folks at the East Fork farm because it is some of the best hemp in the country. I know all of the producers who touch this product, and their families. That is why I am putting this product in my CBD Dossant Kit and why I use/reccomend it...and all of the products you see me talk about. Because ethical CBD is better for reliability, experience and helping you sleep better at night... for multiple reasons.💚 The CBD Dossant kit will be available soon! I will announce here when they're available to ship! (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_-th-jBXEZ/?igshid=1kladw4wf25ja

Eat your greens.💚 Raw cannabis is rich in THC-A and chlorophyll so it is actually pretty healthy to eat! That is why I used raw cannabis and the leaves on #cookedwithcannabisnetflix. Some studies have shown that it acts as a cannabinoid receptor agonist (a chemical that binds to a receptor and activates the receptor to produce a biological response), and in so doing helps in its neuroprotective (brain protection) effects, it is also a powerful anti-inflammatory, and analgesic. THC-A is not intoxicating, the decarbing process cooks off the Acid molecule or the "-A" activating the THC and making it psychoctive/ intoxicating. Most edibles that "don't work are because the flower was not decarboxylated or "activated" properly. (Read more about this process in my E-book available in my bio) Hopefully this helps you eat your weed more efficiently!💚💚 (at green.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_5aHyghSBa/?igshid=x29hcoi7nom9

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I have gotten a LOT of messages about education, classes and apprenticeships. The good news is, I will have CBD dossant kits that come with ethical infusions and an E-book of recipes and infusion tips so you can recreate dishes from Cooked With Cannabis (and my Instagram page) in your home! I have partnered with some of my favorite, ethical and innovative CBD brands to bring you full sizes and samples of their best products that you can use in recipes or try on their own. This will be a great way to try a bunch of fun CBD products made by awesome people. Kits will be available in the next 2 weeks, and will ship all over the US, kits are limited. Stay tuned here for updates. • • #onlineeducation #CookedwithCannabis #chef #dinnerkit #cbd #cbdoil #infused (at Modern Drug) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_sUy2Dhhht/?igshid=84ujokchivy7

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My sleep schedule this week has been all over the place, so I spent my morning making a whipped coffee, listening to music and journaling in my @gldleaf Patient Journal. This journal is a great way to track progress with specific strains, making sure you note the scents and affects. I love journals and planners so much, so it is only natural that I would be in love with all of the products from Goldleaf, but this journal is so thoughtful. With a terpene guide & timeline for micro-dosing. It is going to be so helpful for me and my clients. If you are experimenting with cannabis strains while in quarantine, I highly recommend the "Patient Journal, Medical Cannabis Companion" Want to get your own? Go to 💚 https://shopgoldleaf.com/livviesmalls 💚 I try to journal every day and I encourage all of you to journal, especially now. We are living through a huge moment in history while experiencing varied levels of grief. Monitoring our feelings during this time could be very impactful to our future self and future generations. And on the magical "woo" side of things.. there is a lot of magic in putting pen to paper. There is a reason that the magic wand is an extension of your hand and puts out energy, a similar energy shift is happening when you are journaling with intent. Do you journal? Do you keep track of the strains you like? Comment and let me know! (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_kaV0dBb-y/?igshid=1q0zln030f4n8

Sundays are for brunch. Take me back to this brunch in the gorgeous greenhouse of the Highgrove Wine Estate where we got to eat the plants that grew around us and drink the amazing rosè from their winery. • I don't know what gatherings will look like in the future, but I hope I can get back to creating magical table-to-farm experiences for all of you as soon as it is safe to. I have gotten a lot of messages about future events and right now the best thing to do is just stay tuned to my page for updates and announcements. Thank you to everyone who is excited about my food and events and who have sent messages. I am excited to make beautiful and fun educational experiences for all of you just as soon as it is safe to.💚💚💚 • • Photo of #highnoonbrunch at @highgroveestate by @alilimonphotography (at Highgrove Estate) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_dJ9xch9RQ/?igshid=1i8gxqotat37u

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Wow. #CookedwithCannabis is on @netflix's top 10 most watched series in the country! (Not sure about world wide but I've been getting messages from south Africa and Brazil, so hi yall!!) Thanks so much to everyone who is watching!! The response has been amazing!! (at World Wide) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_X2rMgB05G/?igshid=1ncx6du2xdrer

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Join me today on the @levo_oil Instagram Live at 4:20 PST to see how I use my Levo machine to make infused vegan feta cheese! This machine makes making edibles so easy. It decarbs and infuses, its smell proof and childproof. It's also ethically made in America. Want to get your own? Click the link in my bio! See you there!!💚💚 (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_QNSDhBepa/?igshid=1ijac8qdpghog

Remember putting on eyeliner...and getting it right on both sides?!?! Haven't done that in a while. Well anyway...I hope you find a similar thrill this 4/20 weekend. (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_JOwqhBlX_/?igshid=1j32zp5onfnlc

Preparing for a solo 4/20 with some beautiful, indoor grown Golden Pineapple. This strain is hairy with orange stigma and smells like a sweet bouquet of flowers,fruit and pine sap. Golden Pineapple is great for mood elevation and distraction and can yield a fair amount of #CBG . Curious about CBG? Here is a brief run down from the FAQ section of NewHighsCBD.com that I contributed to about this exciting cannabinoid... "CBG or “Cannabigerol” is another phyto-cannabinoid that is non-intoxicating and has a long list of possible uses and benefits. Recent studies on CBG have shown that this cannabinoid can help slow or stop bacteria growth, works as an antifungal, and a neuroprotectant, which makes it very useful when treating gastrointestinal disorders when used orally or skin conditions when used topically. Some researchers in Europe have even found that CBG can help greatly in the treatment of MRSA virus and gut bacteria because of these anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. CBG also interacts with both the CB1 and CB2 receptors (of the ECS), acting as a possible inhibitor to the intoxicating effects of THC. CBG is also thought to boost anandamide, an endocannabinoid that naturally increases dopamine levels and responsible for regulating various health functions such as mood, sleep, and appetite. GABA uptake in the brain may be obstructed by CBG, making this cannabinoid a possible anti-anxiety agent and muscle relaxant. CBG may also block serotonin receptors, showing potential antidepressant traits. ...and these are just a few of the over 110 phyto-cannabinoids and their benefits that we know of." This is a cannabinoid you should be looking for, that's getting more and more popular. Also, Special shout out to @levo_oil for my new HERB stash bag! #straininfo #cannabis #cannabiscommunity #cannabiseducator #recreationalmarijuana #420 (at CBG) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Idl_phdYS/?igshid=xrapbquoozs9

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➕Let's play a game that you win every time.... Are there things in your pantry that you are stumped on how to use? Maybe it is a weird spice blend that you bought while stoned-shopping at Marshall's, or a weird veggie that you got in your Imperfect produce box that you want to utilize.... As you know, I am a trained chef and I travel the country hosting table to farm popups, but what you may not know is, I build a lot of dishes and menus on the go because I dont always know what will be grown for me or foraged from the farms or available locally until I get there. (I like to work with foods that are fresh as well as quality store bought products.) Working this way has given me a kind of super power...I can come up with incredible dishes or meal ideas with whatever is available. SO...👩‍🍳 ❎❎❎ Tell me 3 things from your pantry and fridge that you want to, or need to use and I will give you meal ideas. Comment below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ • • Photo by @alilimonphotography (at Puzzles) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pIw7mBWW2/?igshid=1q2kfh3y8puh0

🌤What's on your brunch tray this morning? For me it is some fluffy pancakes, coffee with dairy free creamer and a gorgeous nug of the strain Lemon Royale.🍋👑 I'm curious, since going into quarantine who has cut out dairy and who has cut out smoking/vaping? 💨💨💨💨💨 These both are things that can impact your lung health, which we all are paying a bit more attention to. I have lived with severe asthma my whole life, and my advice is... • Breathe primarily through your nose. All of the time. • Pine scent, or Alpha Pinene terpene diffused into the air, drinking black coffee & trying to be calm can help with air flow in the short term. • Breathing into a bag actually helps calm you down to not increase asthma symptoms. The recycled air in the bag can be better for you. • Cut out dairy. Seriously. It creates mucous that could be pushed into your lungs if you get sick. • Think more about your breathing and be grateful for your deep breaths. I have experienced not being able to breathe and it is something I would not want you to experience ever. •Take care of yourself. Truly. Your only job right now is to take care of yourself so get really good at it. Stay healthy and stay safe everyone! (at Buckman, Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-m4gODB4D2/?igshid=jndoyufhwgfz

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