Host: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life and Cannabis Coach

Debi and Alex, certified Cannabis educators, have an open and frank conversation to shed light on the intricacies of navigating societal stigmas surrounding Cannabis, the importance of self-advocacy, and the broader implications for healthcare professionals, educators, and individuals seeking to enhance their well-being. Additionally, Alex and Debi provide an understanding of the endocannabinoid system and the potential benefits of medical Cannabis, all while being mindful of the constraints to the acceptance of Cannabis as medicine. Overall, the interview offers a nuanced exploration of the intersection between advocacy, healthcare, and Cannabis education.

Click here to read Alex's article "Overcoming Unconscious Bias and Stigma: Embracing the Power of Medical Cannabis."

Netflix Documentary on Cannabis

“Weed the People”

The documentary from 2018 delves into the journeys of parents utilizing medical Cannabis to alleviate cancer symptoms in their children. It examines the transformative impact of medical Cannabis, highlighting the positive changes it has brought to both the parents and their children. "Weed the People" provides an insightful exploration of the influence of medical Cannabis and the challenges faced by the Cannabis industry in comparison to the pharmaceutical sector.

Books of Noteworthy

Midlife Magic: A Cannabis Companion for Women Seeking Self-Care for the Real World
by Kim Sarsons

Cannabis Is Medicine: How Medical Cannabis and CBD Are Healing Everything from Anxiety to Chronic Pain Paperback – September 29, 2020
by Bonni Goldstein MD (Author)

Cannabis Education

Healer: Dustin Sulak, D.O., an esteemed integrative medicine practitioner situated in Maine, integrates osteopathy, mind-body medicine, and medical Cannabis principles into his practice. Recognized as a global authority on medical Cannabis, Dr. Sulak actively imparts knowledge to medical professionals and patients regarding its clinical applications. His ongoing exploration into the ancient yet evolving realm of this medicinal substance reflects his commitment to uncovering its therapeutic potential.

About Debi Wimberley:

Debi Wimberley is a staunch, tireless, and caring advocate for Medical Cannabis education and self-empowerment in healthy living. A survivor of decades of chronic, debilitating pain and lung disease, she never gave up hope, even when doctors bluntly declared there was nothing more they could do. Taking matters into her own hands, Debi drew on her background in medical technology, oncology, and hospitals as tools to learn, understand, and thrive. Being adaptive and agile allowed her to obtain certifications in Medical Cannabis applications, Patient Care and become a certified professional communicator and content creator specializing in Cannabis. Debi is blazing new territory. Her mission is to centralize quality, accurate, fact-based education through collaborative work with other certified Cannabis educators, health coaches, and medical professionals. 

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Effective Cannabis Newsletter is a platform to educate on the vital role of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) in one's health. The information is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in or available through this newsletter is for general information purposes only. It is not medical advice; it is health awareness.