In this episode, things get delightfully cosmic as the hosts of Full Spectrum Cannabis chat with Lynn Wachtler — a nurse, storyteller, and self-proclaimed “connector of all things.” It’s part wellness deep dive, part heart-to-heart, and part laughter therapy session. From rocks in your pocket to mindfulness in chaos, this one’s got that perfect mix of humor and humanity.

Lynn opens up about her journey from nursing to cannabis advocacy, how storytelling can heal, and why she’s embracing visibility after years of “shyness.” The crew dives into everything from sleep struggles and menopause to the way cannabis can ground us in turbulent times. Then things get fun — with talk of AI past lives, marriage quirks, and the curious role of THC gummies in spiritual (and literal) rest. It’s a warm, weirdly grounding episode that feels like talking to your smartest, funniest friends after one too many edibles.

Episode Highlights:

Lynn on overcoming shyness and finding her voice through cannabis and community work

The connection between mindfulness, anxiety, and sleep

Wild AI tangent: using ChatGPT to “remember past lives”

Cannabis as a tool for connection, creativity, and healing

Real talk on burnout, grief, and legacy from a nurse’s perspective

Deep dive into The North Bloom and storytelling as activism

Lighthearted banter about marriage, movies, and THC drinks

Candid discussion on mental health, suicide awareness, and support for caregivers

Sleep talk — gummies, routines, and why it all starts when your feet hit the floor

The beauty (and chaos) of staying human in the age of AI

Guest: Lynn Wachtler

Lynn is a former nurse turned community outreach director and storyteller for The North Bloom. She blends science, soul, and humor in her work — championing cannabis education, mental wellness, and authentic storytelling. Known for her grounded energy (and love of crystals), Lynn’s as real as it gets.

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https://www.thenorthbloom.com/

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Moon Rocks, Key Lime Dreams & Cannabis Creativity"In this episode, the crew sits down with Kevin Trinh from MLLW (that’s M-L-L-W, no vowels until further notice) to taste-test some seriously innovative THC goodies and swap stories about flavor, passion, and building a brand that actually cares about taste. The vibe is relaxed, funny, and just a little bit snacky—you’ll probably leave craving chocolate and spring rolls.Kevin opens up about MLLW’s award-winning Key Lime Pie chocolate (yes, it has a graham cracker crust baked right in), their new “moon rocks” (think pop rocks, but THC), and how his background in the restaurant world pushes him to put flavor first. From strawberry limeade seltzers to Palmertini tea blends, this conversation is part product sampling, part industry real talk, and part food tangent (Buffalo Wild Wings, cilantro haters, and spring roll classes all make an appearance).

Episode Highlights:

The story behind MLLW’s name (and when the vowels might finally make a comeback)

Live taste-testing of strawberry and blueberry limeade THC beverages

What makes the Key Lime Pie chocolate award-winning (spoiler: graham cracker crust magic)

The launch of MLLW Moon Rocks—aka THC pop rocks that fizz in your mouth

Why taste matters more than hype when it comes to cannabis products

Honest talk about sampling, scaling, and the cost of giving away 30% of product early on

How family restaurants, Vietnamese food, and spring rolls sneak into the cannabis convo

Kevin’s journey from corporate sales to cannabis entrepreneurship

The strategy behind low-dose vs. higher-dose products in the Minnesota market

Sneak peeks at flavors and seasonal products MLLW has in the works

Guest: Kevin Trinh

Kevin is a co-founder and sales/operations lead at MLLW, a Minnesota-based cannabis brand known for award-winning edibles and inventive THC beverages. With roots in the restaurant industry, he’s obsessed with making products that don’t just work—they taste damn good. He’s also a hands-on co-founder who believes in trying everything he sells (and he’ll even teach you how to roll a spring roll if you ask nicely).

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https://mymllw.com/

https://www.instagram.com/my.mllw?igsh=eWE3MW85cjl4em1q

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In this episode, the crew kicks back with engineer-turned-brewer Jake Hanneman, founder of Auroch Canning. What starts as a chat about extinct cows and funny T-shirts quickly turns into a deep dive on the wild world of kombucha brewing, THC beverages, and the challenges of running a canning line that pumps out 24,000 cans a day. It’s equal parts hilarious and eye-opening—think shop talk meets stoner comedy.

Jake shares how his homebrewed kombucha hobby in 2015 spiraled into a thriving canning business, why Bootlegger Brewing Kombucha is on its way out, and what it’s like to scale up in Minnesota’s booming cannabis beverage scene. Along the way, there are tangents about meth-kombucha jokes, mushroom extracts that keep drinks shelf-stable for years, and the never-ending battle with temperamental equipment. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into those sleek cans of THC seltzer—or just enjoy hearing smart people roast each other while dropping knowledge—you’re in for a treat.

Episode Highlights:

How Jake’s kombucha hobby grew into Auroch Canning’s full-scale co-packing operation

The bittersweet goodbye to Bootlegger Brewing Kombucha

Why THC beverages are taking over Jake’s business (90% of production!)

What it’s like to run 10 pallets/24,000 cans per day without losing your mind

The secret role of mushroom extracts in shelf-stable kombucha

Funny sidebars on extinct cows, meth jokes, and “engineers make the best jurors”

The pros and cons of THC drinks vs. alcohol at social events

Why brewing kombucha is equal parts science, patience, and chaos

The dream (or nightmare) of a “full-spectrum” $58 four-pack beverage

Guest: Jake Hanneman

#cannabispodcast Jake Hanneman is the founder of Auroch Canning, a Minnesota-based co-packing company specializing in small-to-medium batch runs for kombucha, hemp-derived, and non-alcoholic beverages. An engineer by trade and brewer by passion, Jake cut his teeth making kombucha in 2015 before pivoting to the booming THC beverage market. He’s equal parts tinkerer, entrepreneur, and beverage nerd—always chasing better processes, more efficient lines, and occasionally a joke at his own expense.

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