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In Episode 6, we go deeper into cannabis, not as a single drug, but as an ecosystem of molecules.

We explore the nuanced chemistry behind the entourage effect. How cannabinoids like THC & CBD interact with aromatic terpenes like limonene and myrcene to shape mood, memory, and perception. It's not just what’s in the plant, it’s how the molecules communicate.

Because cannabis isn’t one voice.It’s a chorus.And the body doesn’t just receive it passively: it listens, filters, and responds.

This episode covers:

🌿 The major cannabinoids and what they do (scientifically, not sensationally)🎺 Why whole-plant medicine feels different than isolates🌱 How terpenes function like emotional context, not just scent🧬 The biological logic of synergy and polypharmacology in action⚖️ And why effects are relational, not linear

We also reflect on what it means to listen to the plant not just biochemically, but culturally.

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This episode is for educational purposes only. It is intended for mature audiences and explores scientific, historical, and cultural perspectives on psychoactive substances. Nothing in this content should be interpreted as medical advice or encouragement for illegal activity. Viewers are responsible for knowing and following their local laws. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use or mental health, please seek support from a qualified healthcare provider.

THC and anandamide. One from the plant. One from the brain. Both speak the same chemical language.

In this episode, we take a closer look at two molecular messengers: THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis, and anandamide, its naturally occurring counterpart in the human brain.

What do these two molecules reveal about memory, motivation, and mood? And what happens when balance between them is lost?

We explore how both compounds interact with the endocannabinoid system, not to override it, but to tune it. And in doing so, we trace the fine line between euphoria and dysregulation, between enhancement and escape.

In this episode, we cover:• How THC and anandamide compare structurally and functionally• Why cannabis feels so familiar to the brain• The role of anandamide in stress recovery, memory, and pleasure• How THC mimics, amplifies, and sometimes disrupts the ECS• The science of balance and what long-term cannabis use may do to it• A reframe of cannabis: not just a substance, but a signal

This episode lays the groundwork for understanding cannabis not as a single effect, but as a spectrum and how context, chemistry, and internal state all shape the outcome.

Green Gage’s is a 44-part exploration of consciousness through the lens of chemistry, neuroscience, and poetic insight.

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This episode is for educational purposes only. It is intended for mature audiences and explores scientific, historical, and cultural perspectives on psychoactive substances. Nothing in this content should be interpreted as medical advice or encouragement for illegal activity. Viewers are responsible for knowing and following their local laws. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use or mental health, please seek support from a qualified healthcare provider.

A system hidden in plain sight. A molecule named after bliss. A plant that revealed it all.

Welcome to Episode 4 of thegreengage a podcast exploring the secret symphony of nature, mind, and science.

In this episode, we trace the astonishing story of the endocannabinoid system a vast, overlooked regulatory network inside the human body, first discovered because of cannabis.

From underground labs in 1960s Israel to breakthrough receptor mapping in the U.S., we follow how the study of THC led to the discovery of a system built not for intoxication, but for balance.

In this episode, we cover:• The discovery of THC and the mystery of how it worked• The emergence of CB1 and CB2 receptors in the brain and immune system• The brain’s own cannabis-like molecules: anandamide and 2-AG• How the ECS maintains internal balance: from stress to sleep to inflammation• Why cannabis acts not as an invader, but as a mirror of our internal intelligence• The clinical relevance of ECS dysregulation and its role in resilience

This is not just a story about a plant. It’s a story about how a plant helped science rediscover the body’s own language of equilibrium.

Green Gage’s is a 44-part journey into the chemistry of being — blending neuroscience, story, and psychoactive insight.

🔎 Keywords: endocannabinoid system, THC receptors, anandamide, what is ECS, cannabis and homeostasis, neuroscience podcast, psychoactive systems, CB1 CB2 explained, bliss molecule, resilience biology, Green Gage’s

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Neurons. Narratives. Identity. Molecules. Memory.
Welcome to the third episode of TheGreenGage — a podcast and video series exploring the arcane connections between nature, mind, and science.

You are made of stardust — but feel like a person. Why?

In this foundational episode, we unravel the layered relationship between the brain, the mind, and the self. Through the lens of neuroscience, philosophy, and chemistry, we explore how consciousness emerges from matter — and how psychoactive substances don’t just shift biology, but alter the story of who we are.

In this episode, we cover:

• The difference between brain, mind, and self — and why that matters

• How physical matter becomes lived experience

• The mystery of subjectivity: from stardust to sentience

• The narrative self: how memory and mood shape identity

• Why molecules like serotonin and anandamide influence not just our biology, but our being

• How psychoactive substances bridge these levels — from neurons to narrative

This episode sets the stage for everything that follows. Because before we can ask how cannabis, psilocybin, or DMT affect us, we must first ask: what is the "us" being affected?

Green Gage’s is more than a podcast. It’s a guided journey into the chemistry of being. Through a blend of neuroscience, story, and curiosity, we’re laying the groundwork for a 44-part course on psychedelics, neurochemistry, and the mystery of mind.

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Psychoactives. Neurotransmitters. Altered States. Brain Chemistry. Conscious Experience.

Welcome to the second episode of TheGreenGage — a podcast and video series exploring the arcane connections between nature, mind, and science.

What is a psychoactive substance, really? Is it just something that gets you high? Makes you hallucinate? Changes your mood?

In this foundational episode, we challenge pop culture clichés and define what actually qualifies as "psychoactive" — and why these molecules deserve a more nuanced conversation.

We explore how certain compounds interact with the brain’s neurotransmitter systems — not as magic bullets, but as messengers that reveal just how interconnected biology, experience, and meaning really are.

In this episode, we cover:

• A clear and accessible definition of psychoactive substances

• The surprising ubiquity of these compounds — including ones you probably consumed today

• The brain as a chemical system: how neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and anandamide shape experience

• How psychoactives either mimic, block, or modulate these natural brain chemicals

• Why these substances are tools — not shortcuts — to altered states

• What their effects reveal about the architecture of perception, memory, and emotion

This episode invites you to think differently about what these molecules actually do. Not just recreational tools or therapeutic options, but windows into the deepest structure of consciousness itself.

Green Gage’s is more than a podcast. It’s a guided journey into the chemistry of being. Through a blend of neuroscience, story, and curiosity, we’re laying the groundwork for a 44-part course on psychedelics, neurochemistry, and the mystery of mind.

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Alchemy of the Inner World | Ep. 1 — TheGreenGage
Psychedelics. Neurochemistry. Consciousness. History. Transformation.

Welcome to the first episode of TheGreenGage a podcast and video series exploring the hidden architecture of consciousness through the lens of chemistry, history, and ancient wisdom.

In this pilot episode, we ask:
What if the science that transformed matter could also help us decode the mind?

We trace the transformation of alchemy into chemistry, and how that ancient drive to purify base matter mirrored a deeper impulse to understand ourselves. From lead to gold, from myth to molecule, this episode lays the foundation for a 44-part journey into what we call the alchemical self.

This is not just the story of drugs. It’s the story of how molecules shape experience, how the brain speaks in chemistry, and how science and spirituality might not be opposites — but mirrors.

• The forgotten roots of chemistry in alchemical traditions

• The historical shift from symbol to science

• The rise of neurochemistry and how it bridges matter and mind

• What neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and anandamide actually do

• Why consciousness might be chemical, but also cultural, historical, and cosmic

• How cannabis, psilocybin, and DMT reveal the deeper design of the self

• What it means to explore the inner world with rigor and humility

You’ll walk away from this episode with a new lens on the mind, not as something separate from the body, but as something shaped by molecules, culture, memory, and mystery. We explore why psychoactive substances deserve careful, creative attention, not just as “drugs,” but as tools of insight.

Green Gage’s is a space for conscious consumption and thoughtful education. Through science, storytelling, and personal reflection, we investigate how psychedelics, consciousness, neuroplasticity, and ancient traditions are converging in the modern world.

Our course-style structure invites listeners to go deeper — with episodes that blend neuroscience, pharmacology, anthropology, philosophy, and more. Whether you’re new to this world or already curious, you’ll find something here to expand your understanding.

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