50 Is The New 420 with Emily Gogol, Phd & Penny Barthel

In this episode of Just Say KNOW, host Maria Calabrese explores the evolving role of baby boomers in cannabis culture — from their early days of garage stashes and secret seshes to today’s journey of plant-based wellness and self-care.

Featuring special guests Penny Barthel, author of The Cannabis Gardener, and Emily Gogol, Ph.D., founder of Grow It From Home, we break down why boomers are blazing again — this time for sleep, pain relief, and reconnection, not rebellion.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why 50 really is the new 420

• How to grow your own cannabis with confidence

• The stigma boomers faced and the science helping them move past it

• Which products work best for older adults (hint: tinctures and topicals win!)

• Why cannabis isn’t just a trend — it’s a return to nature

Tune in for real talk, generational healing, and empowering education — all rooted in credible cannabis knowledge.