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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,...
By Michelle Diston - Certified Cannabis Coach and Educator
The Cannabis community often divides into distinct categories: medical and recreational, CBD and THC. There are many people who think that medical Cannabis is hemp-only products and are still afraid or stigmatized about getting ‘high’.
There are whole arguments for having a medical market only or recreational...
By John Malanca Cannabis Advocate and Educator
There is a stubborn stigma surrounding Cannabis and it no longer is simply that Cannabis has no merit or is an entrance drug, but that the non-intoxicating cannabinoid, CBD, is ALL you need for health, wellness, and other ailments which is not totally true.
While CBD is a wonderful, major cannabinoid and something I take daily, other...
By Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life and Cannabis Coach
Cannabis is a beacon of hope for many as they struggle with medical conditions. Perhaps you know the story of Charlotte (1), the child with such severe epilepsy that she was experiencing up to 300 seizures per month. Then her family found Cannabis, and Charlotte’s life changed for the better.
Maybe you’ve read about Jay...
By Dr. Demetria Bates, DNP, FNP-BC, CCE, and Health Coach
Cannabis, often referred to as marijuana, is a topic that has a long history in controversy and negative stigma, especially within the scope of healthcare. Despite the growing acceptance and legalization of Cannabis globally, healthcare providers still face significant challenges to understanding and integrating Cannabis into practice....
By Miyabe Shields, Ph.D.
The first time I inhaled that sweet cheeba was the first time I felt like my life could possibly, just maybe, with a lot of effort (and with a lot of weed), be doable. The quieting of my mind, the warmth from laughing until I cried, and the way the In N’ Out fries exploded in my cheeks left a lasting impression. But paired with that joyous experience was...
Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses: Cannabis and Heart Health with Dr. Benjamin Caplan
Recent news stories by CNN and other big media companies have began publishing fear-mongering articles about two recent ABSTRACTS that have not been fully published or presented yet. Dr. Benjamin Caplan comes on the podcast to discuss the real risks of cannabis to your cardiovascular health and...
Hosted by:
Steph Massey- Cannabis Educator and Patient Care Coach, Breast Cancer Survivor
Stacy Bobak - Cannabis College Professor, Cannabis Education for Dental Professionals, Breast Cancer Survivor
Originally released on the Tincture in Time Podcast on 4/20/2021
Does stigma stem from a lack of knowledge? In this episode, Stacy and Steph talk about stigma in the...
By Jay Jay O'Brien Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach and Educator
Have You Ever Met A Unicorn?
I’m a unicorn. In the Cannabis world, you won’t meet many people like me. I’m a stigma-free baby.
What exactly does that mean? That means I grew up in a world where Cannabis was normalized and accepted. It means I grew up around people who regularly utilized and...
By Angel Johansen - Certified Cannabis Educator
Amplifying Elderly Voices: Advocating for Personalized Care
Taking care of our seniors is something that touches all of us at some point. And you know what makes a real difference? Listening. It's like the secret ingredient. But sometimes, we all get so caught up in what we think we know, we forget that our elders have stories to share....
Hosted By: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Shoshana Church
Join Debi and this month's guest editor, Shoshana Church, in an enlightening conversation that will inspire and empower you. These two incredible seniors, both vibrant at 67 years young, have embarked on a profound journey of personal transformation, evolving into certified Cannabis...
By Jay Jay O'Brien
Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach and Educator
Winning The Battle! Losing The War
I’ve lost people to cancer. 50+ years after a ‘war on cancer’ was declared by American President Richard Nixon, turns out we’ve all lost people and the war.
The statistics are staggering. 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with at least one cancer in...
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