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Rethinking Wellness: Unlocking the Power of the ECS and Cannabinoid Science anxiety cancer cbd cbg ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) harm reduction inflammation menopause pain seizure self-care sleep stigma thc tolerance break Mar 03, 2025

 

Host: Debi Wimberley- Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

Guest: Miyabe Shields, Ph.D and Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D

 

What You’ll Learn from This Conversation: This conversation dives into the crucial role of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) in maintaining health, why it remains overlooked in modern medicine, and how scientific advancements are uncovering its potential. Scientists Miya...

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From Postpartum Struggles to Cannabis Advocate: A Journey of Healing advocacy alcohol cessation anxiety postpartum depression stigma Mar 03, 2025

 

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast Hosted by Ian Jessop

Shared with the generous permission of Cannabis Health Radio. This episode originally aired on August 21, 2024.

In this powerful episode, you will hear the inspiring story of Monica Olano, a mother from New Orleans whose life took an unexpected turn after the traumatic birth of her twins. Struggling with severe postpartum depression and an...

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Reclaiming Yourself: How Cannabis Can Support Women Through Menopause anxiety cannabinoids cb1 cb2 cbd ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) homeostasis menopause pain phytocannabinoids sleep stigma thc Mar 03, 2025

 

By Angel Johansen - Certified Cannabis Educator

 

When menopause begins—or even long before it officially starts—women often feel like they’re losing themselves. Hormones go haywire, moods shift unpredictably, temperature regulation feels impossible, restful sleep becomes a distant memory, and mental clarity seems out of reach. And what’s the solution most often offered? “Just deal with it.”

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Cannabis Advocacy for Change: The Connor Sheffield Foundation’s Impact ptsd stigma Jan 06, 2025

Host: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Connor and Tricia Sheffield 

 

Every advocacy effort has a powerful story at its heart. This conversation delves into the Connor Sheffield Foundation’s groundbreaking work to inspire change in medicinal Cannabis. From overcoming stigma to leading with research, collaboration, and compassion, the foundation has turn...

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Cannabis Helped My Crohn's Disease and Improved My Quality of Life Tremendously! anxiety cbd cbn chronic pain crohn's depression inflammation muscle spasms stigma testimonial thc Jan 04, 2025

Submitted by Sandy D. from New Jersey

I am 44 years old from New Jersey. I have been dealing with Crohn's disease since I was in my late 20s.

 

The challenges I was facing

Were chronic pain and flares with stomach spasms and joint pain with anxiety and depression. Causing me to feel lonely, a burden, and isolated.

 

I was on a lot of different prescription medications

With side effects such...

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Breaking Barriers: Confronting Cancer, Cannabis, and the Stigma Holding Us Back cancer stigma Jan 04, 2025

 

By Jay Jay O’Brien C.H. ACCE Certified Cannabis Health Coach & Educator

 

Pandemic Levels of Cancer: A Growing Global Concern

As it stands today, 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women are expected to be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime. Those are staggering odds. That’s essentially a 50/50 chance for men, and the odds for women aren’t much better. Cancer remains the second leading...

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Cannabis and Other Plant-based Medicines Have Helped Me Live a Prescription and Opioid Free Life for Nearly 15 Years anxiety beta-caryophyllene cbd edibles linalool migraines myrcene opioid cessation pain stigma terpenes testimonial thc traumatic brain injury (tbi) Jan 04, 2025

Submitted by Otha S. from Annapolis, Maryland

I am 43 years old, from Annapolis, Maryland. I was suffering from a head injury, anxiety, and back pain for 16 years.

 

In 2006, I was involved in a serious car accident that nearly took my life

I fell asleep at the wheel and was ejected from the car, landing on my head and upper back. I suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as a result and was l...

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Military Vet's Severe PTSD Helped by Cannabis alcohol cessation anxiety blood pressure depression ecs ptsd sleep stigma thc Oct 30, 2024

 

  

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast Hosted by: Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland

Shared with the generous permission of Cannabis Health Radio. This episode originally aired in August of 2017.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around PTSD, trauma, suicide, and the challenges with pain management and mental health, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while ...
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Plant Medicines Help Me Calm My Mind and Stay Focused cbd pain stigma testimonial thc Sep 27, 2024

Submitted by Victoria L. from Scotland

 

I am 44 years old, from Scotland. For most of my life, my mind has been busy and easily distracted.

 

An easily distracted mind has always been a challenge

Not being able to focus or concentrate on one thing for periods of time easily swayed me from my yoga practice to do something else, and I was lacking discipline and focus. This isn’t something new ...

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Phytocannabinoids: My Path to Seizure Control and Freedom from Pharmaceuticals cannabinoids cbd feco seizure stigma testimonial thc Sep 27, 2024

Submitted by Anya C. from Los Angeles, CA

 

I am 45 years old. I am from Los Angeles, CA. I have been dealing with a seizure disorder since birth.

The challenges I was facing were side effects from long-time use of seizure medication that caused me to feel brain fog, delayed response, and processing of information.

 

Before I started with my Cannabis journey

I had been on anticonvulsants and...

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I was Bedbound Before Cannabis Helped Me Manage the Symptoms of My Complex Physical Health Needs anxiety arthritis asthma chronic pain covid depression fibromyalgia nausea stigma suicide testimonial Jul 01, 2024

Submitted by Berta K. from London, England

I am 36 years old, living in London, England, and I've been managing my complex health since age 22.

 

Seven Diagnoses & 40+ Symptoms

I face multiple challenges, including fibromyalgia, arthritis, hemianesthesia (loss of sensitivity on the left side), bilateral sciatica, chronic pain from Morton's neuroma, and a syrinx on my spine (fluid-filled cyst) ...

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Cannabis Helps My Anxiety and Depression and Has Improved My Quality of Life anxiety cbd cbg depression ecs sleep stigma testimonial thc Jul 01, 2024

Submitted by Andre T. from Iowa

I am 25 years old. I am from Iowa and have been dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression for about 13 years.

 

A personal battle

I was in a constant fight or flight mode as well as getting terrible sleep due to my anxiety keeping me up at night. I would also have bouts of depression throughout the years that made it feel impossible to do even the smallest ta...

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