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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 enjoyed Cannabis and made a point of...

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. Let's ta...

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 educators an...

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 their lifetime according to this...

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 4/28/2021

In this episode, Steph and Stacy talk about how they met at a retreat by ReThink Breast Cancer, an organization that supports...

By John Malanca Cannabis Advocate and Educator

When hearing these 3 words, your world immediately stops. Life as you know it comes to a screeching halt.

Then the questions start flowing. In most cases, many ask how did this happen to me? Why did this happen to me? Are you sure? What can we do?

Here Is How We Addressed Cannabis And Cancer

My wife Corinne and I started our company in 2010 ...

By: Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life and Cannabis Coach

Caregivers of cancer patients play a crucial role in providing mental and physical support throughout the cancer journey. While some cancer patients may choose to use cannabis as a part of their cancer treatment plan, caregivers may also want to consider using cannabis as a part of their own self-care routine.

The American Cancer Society,...

By the Effective Cannabis Newsletter Committee

Full Extract Cannabis Oil (FECO) and Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) are two terms for popular, highly concentrated Cannabis oils that are being used as medicine by patients.

The legality of this concentrated oil, and access to it, depends on where you live. In some places, this medicine is entirely legal. A patient can purchase the oil at a dispensary...

By: Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life and Cannabis Coach

If you are exploring the possibility of switching from medication to cannabis to help with depression and anxiety, it’s important to have an open discussion with your doctor. 

Preparing for the Conversation with Your Doctor

Before the visit, take some time to note your reasons for seeking an alternative treatment such as cannabis for your menta...

By the Effective Cannabis Newsletter Team

Dr. Raphael Mechoulam was a brilliant scientist whose contributions to the field of Cannabis research have had a profound impact on the world. He dedicated his life to studying the complex chemistry of the Cannabis plant, and his groundbreaking work helped to identify active compounds responsible for its medicinal properties.

Dr. Mechoulam's discov...

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 December 2021.

Her son was 15 years old when he first developed Crohn's disease. It got steadily worse over time and his weight dropped to only 98 pounds. But his mother, Christina Poupoutsi of the United Kingdom, began search...

By Alex Mitchell - Certified Cannabis Coach & Educator

Today, I am feeling better than I have in the past fifteen years. My life changed when I embraced Cannabis and used it to improve my mental and physical health.

Like many people, the pandemic beginning in 2020 drastically changed my life. In one week, I lost my job, welcomed a new puppy home, and began home-schooling my son. I had planned...