What Granny Knew About Cannabis That the Industry Still Hasn't Figured Out With Robin Swan

Send us Fan MailYour kitchen can make better cannabis medicine than a factory line, and Robin Swan is here to explain why. We sit down with the founder of Swan Apothecary to talk about DIY cannabis edibles as a form of self-reliance, community care, and yes, a little bit of rebellion. Robin traces cannabis medicine through indigenous herbalism and historical extraction practices, then brings it right back to the modern mess: inconsistent dispensary gummies, corporate shortcuts, and wellness marketing that confuses “high THC” with “healing.” We get concrete about what “small batch” really means. Robin breaks down how many mass-market edibles are sprayed or injected instead of truly infused, why that can create wildly uneven dosing, and what to do differently at home using fats, careful mixing, and real portioning. We also dig into the controversial topic she refuses to soften: her case against decarboxylating cannabis in the oven, and how to test the difference for yourself with side-by-side batches and lab results. From there, we move into practical cannabis dosing and formulation for pain relief, sleep, and anxiety management, including the minimum effective dose approach, timing your edibles for bedtime, and what to do if you accidentally take too much THC. Robin also shares ways to build more targeted effects with terpenes and companion herbs like valerian root, skullcap, chamomile, and citrus peels, plus a reminder to protect yourself from scams when someone you love is vulnerable. If you want smarter homemade edibles, better control over your dose, and a more grounded view of cannabis wellness, listen through to the end, then subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a quick review so more home alchemists can find us.Get your free starter edition of the Dose Diary, a fillable pdf and stop guessing and start knowing. Start Tracking. Ask a question for the upcoming Listener Q&A HERE or send an email to [email protected] the show Visit the website for full show notes, free dosing calculator, quiz, recipes and more.