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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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By Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life Coach and Hypnotist
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In 2025, 1 Billion Women Worldwide Will Be Postmenopausal
Are you one of the 1.3 million women globally who will enter menopause this year? Have you considered incorporating Cannabis into your self-care for menopause?
I’m a summer-of-love child, born in 1967. Like many women around my age, I knew almost nothing about the changes that ...
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By Angel Johansen - Certified Cannabis Educator
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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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By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis NewsletterÂ
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Hey there, let’s talk about something real!
How many times have you walked into a doctor’s office, explained what’s going on with your body, and then left, feeling unheard? Like your symptoms were brushed off, your concerns dismissed, and you were handed a prescription and matter of factly told...
Welcome! Thank you for reading the Effective Cannabis Newsletter. Cannabis Health Coaches and Educators created this newsletter to inform you about how Cannabis works in the body. Each newsletter is carefully curated and has a specific theme that changes with every newsletter. For example, our next issue, March 2025, is about Women's Health and Cannabis.Â
The key to success with medical Cannabis ...
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By Jay Jay O’Brien C.H. ACCE Certified Cannabis Health Coach & Educator
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Extending the Journey: What if You Could Have One More Day?
When my mom passed in 2007, just seven days after receiving a cancer diagnosis that had promised her a year to live, she was gone long before her final breath.
The heavy doses of morphine—the standard in end-of-life care—(1) given to “keep her comfortable” ke...
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By Marcie Cooper MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC, ADS, GHNA, Sacred Passage Doula and Conscious Dying Coach
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Hello 2025. I can’t believe we haven’t made more progress than this. I’ve been a hospice nurse since 2007 and a Cannabis nurse since 2011. A decade ago, in 2014, I sent an email to representatives in my home state of Tennessee, advocating for medical Cannabis. I recently found that email whi...
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Cannabis Health Radio Podcast Hosted by Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland
Shared with the generous permission of Cannabis Health Radio. This episode originally aired on November 13, 2024
In December 2023, Charity Kelchen of Iowa was given only weeks to live, facing the devastating reality of stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer, compounded by a painful, fungating tumor. Placed on hospice care...
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By Ken Sobel Esq
This blog originally appeared on the Cannabis Nurse Network blog on Jan 12, 2022, and is being shared with their permission.
National Context for Ryan’s Law
While 36 states, the District of Columbia, and four U.S. territories allow medical Cannabis use, the loose assemblage of state laws has resulted in a system riddled with inconsistencies.
And despite growing recognition...
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Host: Debi Wimberley- Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter
CoHost:Â Angel Johansen- Cannabis Educator
Guest: Kyona-Â Self-Care & End-of-Life Doula
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In this thought-provoking interview, Kyona, guest editor for Effective Cannabis Newsletter's February issue on hospice and end-of-life care, joins Effective Cannabis Conversations to delve into the deeply personal and practical aspects ...
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By Kyona, Self-Care & End-of-Life Doula
Regardless of its inevitability, there are those who avoid discussing death and dying and view it as an uncomfortable topic or even taboo. And some may even believe that merely thinking about their own death is a morbid and unhealthy practice.
I help people contemplate their ideal death because I believe it is an ultimate act of self-care that also bene...
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By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist
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We often hear the terms dependence and addiction when people talk about Cannabis use. But these words often come with preconceived notions that can cloud our understanding. Misconceptions can muddy the waters for those seeking to understand Cannabis as medicine. This article looks closely at the scientific definitions, their relevance ...
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