WEEKLY ZINE VOL 71

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uplift the people, uplift the plant

PASSION

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YOU’RE ALLOWED TO REST.

You’re allowed to heal.

You’re allowed to ask for help.

It might be the end of June, but let’s be real, Men’s Health deserves more than a checkbox on a calendar.

Because when men’s health suffers, the world suffers.

The world burns. The world descends into war and chaos. That’s not hyperbole, it’s history.

Men are still dying younger. Still bottling up trauma.

Still told to “man up” instead of speak up.

Cardiovascular disease, suicide, cancer, substance abuse; these aren’t just statistics. These are our brothers, fathers, sons, partners, and friends. And the silence around their struggles is deafening.

But here’s the shift: we’re not being quiet anymore.

We’re doing plant medicine. We’re doing therapy. We’re doing breathwork, meditation, long walks, deep talks, and yes, we’re doing cannabis.

Cannabis isn’t a vice, it’s medicine, and a mental health tool. A damn important one. From reducing chronic pain to easing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression, the plant has offered countless men an alternative path to healing without the side effects and numbing of pharmaceuticals. It slows the spinning mind. Softens the sharp edges. Opens a window when the walls feel like they’re closing in.

And it’s not just cannabis. Mushrooms. Ayahuasca.

Kava. Rooted in tradition, now rediscovered in modern healing. These aren’t escape routes, they’re bridges back to ourself.

Men’s Health Month isn’t just about reminding men to see a doctor or check their cholesterol. It’s about rewriting the same old tired societal norm playbook.

It’s about replacing the toxic myth of toughness with a new kind of strength, one rooted in vulnerability, presence, and connection.

So even if June’s almost gone, the work doesn’t stop.

The movement doesn’t end.

Here’s your reminder: you’re allowed to rest. You’re allowed to heal. You’re allowed to ask for help.

And sometimes, that help looks like a joint, a circle of brothers, and a plant that’s been waiting for you to come home.

Dustin Hoxworth

"When men are given the space to heal, and the plant to help them do it, we don’t just change lives, we break cycles."

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Weekly Digital Magazine designed by Erin Cullison and Dustin Hoxworth

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Pg. 4: Market Report - Hoodie Analytics

By Bethany Niebauer

Pg. 8: Faces of Cannabis: Vanessa Rivera

Pg. 12: Altered Eats w/

Pg. 26: CannaHumans: Matt Gunter

Pg. 30: High on Hudson: My Revelry Buyer’s Club Experience

By Penny Lane

Zack Smith

Pg. 34: First Time at Benzinga: Cannabis Capitalism Meets the Community & Culture of the Industry

Pg. 16: Cannabis Founders Club: Jim Boland

Pg. 40: Cannabiscapes w/ Greg Welch

Pg. 18: Cannabis Trivia

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Pg. 22: Creator Spotlight: Casey Sanginario

Pg. 42: Glazed

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FAT NUGS MAGAZINE THE FACES OF CANNABIS PROJECT ALL PHOTOS BY DERRALL PEACH

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celebration of the people who make the cannabis industry special. It's our living archive of the real ones; those who grind, grow, create, and advocate for the plant, the community, and the culture that surrounds it.

It’s about the unsung heroes; the budtender who remembers your name, the cultivator covered in resin, the artist sketching strains into the story.

It highlights the growers, patients, advocates, artists, and everyday humans who live and breathe cannabis.

Through striking visuals that tell stories, the idea is to capture the soul of our community, one face at a time to feature a snapshot of authenticity, a movement, a mirror, and a love letter to those shaping the future of this space with passion, grit, and dirt under their nails. Dustin Hoxworth

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“Cannabis impacted my life in so many ways. Mentally, physically, emotionally and most importantly spiritually.”

Vanessa’s journey started like many of us early on. She started smoking at the age of 13, and as she became older she learned that it can treat all kinds of health issues.

“I use it on a daily basis.” Doinks are my Go-To’s, but one of the best things about the industry is learning all the different ways you can use it. From smoking to topicals or edibles; the education in this industry has been wonderful.

My love story with cannabis is beautiful.

Meeting people through this plant has helped me come out of my shy shell and to be able to put myself out there more, because that’s what this industry and life is all about--self love.“ Follow Vanessa’s journey as a Cannabis Brand Ambassador / influencer on IG @spaced.out.nessa

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1. What is the primary function of trichomes on a cannabis plant?

A) Attract insects B) Store water C) Produce cannabinoids and terpenes D) Protect the plant from wind 2. In which U.S. state was the first medical marijuana law passed in 1996?

A) Colorado B) California C) Oregon D) Washington 3. Which legendary reggae artist is often credited with spreading global awareness of cannabis through music and spirituality?

A) Jimmy Cliff B) Peter Tosh C) Bob Marley D) Toots Hibbert 4. What does “entourage effect” refer to in cannabis science?

A) The impact of CBD alone B) The psychoactive effects of THC C) The synergy between multiple cannabis compounds D) The effect of edibles vs. flower 5. What ancient Chinese emperor is credited with writing about cannabis as medicine nearly 5,000 years ago?

A) Qin Shi Huang B) Laozi C) Shen Nung D) Confucius

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Greg Welch

For those unfamiliar, my name is Greg and I make pictures with plants. My current focus is a project called the Gratitude Art Gallery - a traveling art gallery dedicated to criminal justice reform, highlighting plant enthusiast artists, and galvanizing the mystery around freeing the prisoners who paved the way for what we’re doing today, freely.

Until they have their rights restored the least we can do is support them. That’s why the gallery is so important to me. All the money raised through art sales, donations, and silent auctions will go to Freedom Grow, a 501c3 non profit, who distributes the funds to commissary accounts for those still locked up.

I left Chicago full of rage, but still optimistic that change can be made. Cause while the floor was chock full of Chads, there were revolutionaries in the room, and I was able to find a few.

But I need more, Freedom Grow can do more. The prisoners deserve more. And we want to bring brands together to collectively support the mission.

All that to say - I want to welcome Fat Nugs Magazine to the Gratitude Art Gallery as the exclusive publication of the tour. In addition to regular conference reviews from the road, current and select FNM hard copies will be available for donation at upcoming events.

My experience at Benzinga was a mixed bag. Personally, it was very successful. I connected with digital acquaintances in the real world, established a few new partnerships while solidifying existing ones, and have some solid leads on custom art projects.

For more information on how you can support Freedom Grow and the Gratitide Art Gallery please contact me at cannabiscapes@gmail.com.

The gallery, sales and donations, were disappointing.

There’s no spray packing it - the interest in advocacy and art just wasn’t there compared to NECANN, Hall of Flowers, and a dozen other smaller, culture focused, shows. Zinga is for numbers people - and the numbers don’t lie - y’all’s donations to commissary accounts was low. Low like the quality of the weed MSO’s produce and their character. The lowest of the low.

“...y’all’s donations to commissary accounts was low. Low like the quality of the weed MSO’s produce and their character. The lowest of the low.”

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Who knew enlightenment would be served on a thin crust?

Cannabis Trivia Answers 1. What is the primary function of trichomes on a cannabis plant?

C) Produce cannabinoids and terpenes - Trichomes are the tiny, crystal-like glands that house the plant’s most valuable compounds THC, CBD, and aromatic terpenes.

2. In which U.S. state was the first medical marijuana law passed in 1996?

B) California - Proposition 215 made California the first state to legalize medical cannabis.

3. Which legendary reggae artist is often credited with spreading global awareness of cannabis through music and spirituality?

C) Bob Marley - While Peter Tosh was also outspoken, Bob Marley remains the most iconic global figure linking cannabis to music, peace, and spirituality.

4. What does “entourage effect” refer to in cannabis science?

C) The synergy between multiple cannabis compounds - The entourage effect suggests cannabinoids and terpenes work better together than in isolation.

5. What ancient Chinese emperor is credited with writing about cannabis as medicine nearly 5,000 years ago?

C) Shen Nung - Often considered the “father of Chinese medicine,” Shen Nung documented cannabis as a healing herb in 2737 BCE. 43

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