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Hosted By: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Yakima Palmer, an MSNM, RHIA, CPC, Certified Cannabis Educator and Coach
Listen in as two experienced medical Cannabis Educators discuss the never-ending impact of substance use, both prescribed and illicit. They reveal how cannabinoid therapies are an effective treatment to assist in harm reduction.
This dis...
By: Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life and Cannabis Coach
Cannabis can be used for so many health issues. It’s really an amazingly adaptive plant medicine. For me, that was so apparent during the pandemic. Not only was I using it to overcome anxiety and depression (1) but also for an acute need when I got Covid in early 2021.
Navigating Risks: Allowing Social Interaction for an Immuno-Comprom...
By J'Ne Clapper Certified Medical Cannabis Wellness Advisor
Our Senior issue is geared towards… you guessed it… seniors! This stage of life most likely also involves increasingly more involvement from a close relative or friend for additional needs. The CDC (1) estimates 24.4% of adults aged 45 to 64 years are caregivers, and 18.8% of adults aged 65 years and older. So many seniors even fall i...
Submitted by Shoshana C. from Southern Illinois
67 is the new 47! I am Shoshana from Southern Illinois (350 miles south of Chicago in the Shawnee Hills).
I went into peri-menopause at 36
And struggled for years with PMS and terrible mood swings, food cravings, and the dreaded hot flashes. I was on several types of antidepressants which were no help at all and made me feel worse. I took s...
By: Terese Bowros Cannabis Wellness Coach, Educator, and Public Speaker
Seniors over 65 years of age are one of the fastest-growing segments of Cannabis consumers in Canada and the United States. In Canada, Cannabis use among seniors has grown tenfold between 2012 and 2019 and twofold between 2015 and 2018 in the United States.
Studies show seniors are reaching to Cannabis for relief and s...
Submitted by Empress J. Living in the Kingdom of Hawaii
I am 67 years young. I am from Ayiti and live in the Kingdom of Hawaii
Cannabis is a part of my regimen of plant medicine
I have been using cannabis to deal with my mental, physical, and spiritual health throughout my adult life. I have struggled with anxiety, chronic pain, depression, and migraines. These ailments require prescribed me...
Submitted by Stacy B. from Ontario, Canada
I am 39 years old from Ontario, Canada. I have been dealing with many symptoms and side effects from breast cancer treatment for almost eight years.
Educating myself about the therapeutic effects of Cannabis helped me gain the confidence I needed to take control of my health and wellness and to empower others to make informed decisions about Cannabis...

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: 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,...
Submitted by Amy M. from Houston, TX
I am 46 years old. I am from Houston, TX, and a patient in the Texas Compassionate Use Program (our medical program).
I have been dealing with the symptoms of CPTSD since around the age of 7 or 8. They increased over the years, and I was diagnosed as Bipolar at 27.
Depression, Anxiety, Flashbacks, and More…
Most of my life I was severely depressed. I ...
By Kim Sarsons, Author and Cannabis Coach
Traditional approaches to healthcare often fall short, leaving behind feelings of frustration. Fortunately, there's a growing movement towards alternative approaches to wellness, including the use of Cannabis plant medicine and the power of creativity to support mental health. Cannabis has been used for centuries for its therapeutic properties, and tod...
Submitted by Kyona from Southern California
I turn 50 this month. I have been dealing with anxiety and PTSD for over a decade.
I was dealing with PTSD from a few incidents
The last being a victim of an armed robbery at a dispensary 16 years ago. That violation was massively triggering and caused me to feel anxious around crowds and loud noises.
I have explored plant medicine for decad...
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