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From Stigma to Strength: Parenting and Working in Medical Cannabis Jan 06, 2025

 

Host: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Dr. Demetria Bates, Renee Leonard, and William Brown

 

Parenting while working in the medical Cannabis industry presents unique challenges but also offers incredible opportunities to advocate for change and educate others. In this conversation, we dive into the personal journeys of parents who are also professio...

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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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Why the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Sometimes Feels Anything But anxiety cbd cbg endocannabinoid system (ecs) linalool stress terpinolene thc vaporization Jan 05, 2025

 

By Michelle Distion, Certified Cannabis Coach

 

What if the holiday chaos you’re feeling isn’t just in your head—but in your body’s deepest balancing system? This is the hidden science behind why holiday stress hits so hard—and what you can do about it.

For many, the holidays are a season of joy, but for others, they’re a time of quiet struggle. It might be your first Christmas without a lov...

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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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January 2025 Message from the Editors ecn team Jan 03, 2025

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, February 2025, is about Hospice and End of Life Care. 

The key to success with medical Canna...

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December 2024 Message from the Editors ecn team Nov 20, 2024

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, December 2024, will Review & Reflect on the year. 

The key to success with medical Cannabis ...

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Event: Psychedelics, Cannabis and End of Life Nov 19, 2024

 

Hosted by: 

Kyona, is a Board Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor,  multifaceted holistic practitioner, and ECN Advocate,

 

Alex, is an Integrative Hypnotist, Change Worker, and ECN Advocate,

 

Join us for an Elevate with the Collective Community Conversation about Psychedelics, Cannabis, and End of Life on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:00 pm PT.

Hosts Kyona and Alex welcome special g...

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Behind the Scenes: The Role of Caregivers in Veterans' Lives Oct 31, 2024

 

Host: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Stephanie Taylor

 

Host Debi Wimberley had the honor of sitting down with veteran Stephanie Taylor, for a conversation to explore the personal journey of becoming a caregiver for her husband, who is a veteran, detailing the emotional and logistical challenges along the way. The conversation begins by examining t...

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Veteran Suffers Multiple Tumors From the Anthrax Vaccine advocacy anxiety blood pressure cannabis oil depression ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) memory pain ptsd thca 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 May of 2021.

 

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 li...
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