EPISODE · Jul 23, 2026 · 19 MIN
The Munchies Are Not a Myth: The Real Neuroscience Behind Cannabis and Hunger
from Bite Me The Show About Edibles
Send us Fan MailThe munchies are one of the most common cannabis side effects and one of the least understood. If you have ever gone from “I’m fine” to hovering over the fridge wondering who made you do this, we dig into what is actually happening in the brain when THC and the CB1 receptor system collide with appetite control. We then cover strategies that can help to mitigate the cannabis munchies.If you’ve been blaming yourself, consider this your reset: the munchies are biology, and biology can be worked with. Subscribe for more evidence-informed edible and cannabis education, share this with a friend who fights the fridge, and leave a review with your best munchies strategy.Tap to listen and head to the website for the full show notes. The map you need to start making great edibles in easy, digestible lessons. Sign up for Free. I'm taking clients for 1-on-1 Cannabis Education Sessions, see more here and book your free exploratory call. Support the show Visit the website for full show notes, free dosing calculator, quiz, recipes and more.
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Send us Fan Mail The munchies are one of the most common cannabis side effects and one of the least understood. If you have ever gone from “I’m fine” to hovering over the fridge wondering who made you do this, we dig into what is actually happening in the brain when THC and the CB1 receptor system collide with appetite control. We then cover strategies that can help to mitigate the cannabis munchies. If you’ve been blaming yourself, consider this your reset: the munchies are biology, and bio...
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