Host: Debi Wimberley, Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter and Medical Cannabis Educator

Guests: Angel Johansen, Certified Cannabis Educator; Michelle Diston, Certified Cannabis Coach; and Shaylee Johansen, Operation Coordinator

In this roundtable conversation, Debi and guests Angel, Michelle, and Shaylee will raise awareness of the confusion surrounding medical Cannabis acceptance in the workplace and how policies, stigma, and legal frameworks impact employees and employers alike. Listeners will gain insight into the personal experiences of professionals who utilize Cannabis therapeutically and the challenges of navigating unclear policies.

The discussion explores whether employers should treat medical Cannabis similarly to pharmaceuticals, how safety concerns are balanced with personal freedoms, and what future workplace policies should look like as legalization spreads. Employees are looking to maintain their jobs, which requires balancing their health. We hope that by the end, you will better understand how workplace culture, legal rights, and corporate policies intersect in this evolving landscape.

This conversation goes beyond speculation—it’s about real people, real jobs, and the need for solutions. Education is a powerful tool for employers, employees, and advocates.

Don’t miss this eye-opening discussion that could reshape how we address medical Cannabis in the workplace.

Key Takeaways:

📝 Personal Experience & Disclosure: Some professionals are already using Cannabis when applying for jobs, and applications often include vague or broad drug-related statements that raise concerns.

⚖️ Workplace Policy Clarity: Many employees face unclear or outdated workplace policies regarding Cannabis, making it challenging to navigate and maintain their dosing to manage their health properly.

🚧 Legal vs. Workplace Rules: Even in regions where Cannabis is legal, employers often enforce their prohibitions, raising questions about fairness and health needs.

🙅‍♂️ Stigma & Perception: Workplace stigma still exists, with some employees hesitant to disclose their need for cannabinoid therapies due to fear of judgment or discrimination.

💊 Medical Cannabis Accommodations: There is debate over whether Cannabis prescriptions should be treated like other medications, with some advocating for workplace accommodations.

📚 Lack of Employer Training: HR professionals and managers often lack proper training on medical Cannabis policies, leading to confusion and inconsistent enforcement.

🔮 Future Workplace Policies: As legalization continues to expand, workplace policies need to evolve to focus on fairness and employee rights rather than outdated prohibitions.

About Debi Wimberley:

Debi Wimberley is a resilient advocate for Medical Cannabis education and self-empowered health. A survivor of decades of chronic pain and lung disease, she turned her background in medical technology, oncology, and hospital systems into tools for thriving. Certified in Medical Cannabis applications and Patient Care, Debi is a professional communicator, podcaster, TEDx speaker, and author. Founder of Effective Cannabis and Effective Cannabis Newsletter. Her mission is to centralize quality, accurate, fact-based education through collaborative work with other certified Cannabis educators, health coaches, and professionals.

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