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Host: Debi Wimberley, Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter and Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist
Guest:Â Scott Lynch
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In this soul-opening conversation, Debi Wimberley sits down with mindset coach and top-rated podcast host Scott Lynch to discuss anxiety not as something to eliminate but as something to listen to, learn from, and transform. Together, they dismantle myths about...
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By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter
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It’s Time To Rewrite The Story Of Mental Health Together
After three years of publishing the Effective Cannabis Newsletter, one thing is crystal clear:
Anxiety and Depression aren’t just conditions people want relief from; they’re signals.
Signals that something in the current medical health sys...
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By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist
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Mental health challenges, such as anxiety and depression, affect millions of people worldwide. Conventional treatments, including therapy and pharmaceuticals, offer relief to many, but they are not without limitation. Some individuals face side effects, resistance to treatment, or persistent stigma
surrounding mental health care.
In re...
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By Michelle Distion, Certified Cannabis Coach
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Some studies report that Cannabis reduces brain activity, as if that’s inherently negative. But let’s ask: what kind of brain activity are we talking about?
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Yes, Cannabis Lowers Brain Activity. And That’s the Point
For those of us with ADHD or high-functioning anxiety, constant mental chatter isn't productive; it's paralyzing. Cannabis does...
Submitted by Adam P.Â
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I am 27 years old. I am from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I have been dealing with anxiety for 12 years and PTSD for 6 years.
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The challenges I was facing were often tied to my anxiety
But it worsened after a traumatic event when I was in college. I couldn't sleep due to racing thoughts and recurring nightmares. I would also put off sleep to avoid nightmares at times.
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By Emily Earlenbaugh, PhD.
Medically reviewed by Roni Sharon, MD
This article first appeared on The Cannigma, September 22, 2019
Shared with permission from Codi Peterson, PharmD
Overview
Research and anecdotal evidence provide hope that Cannabis can be effective in helping patients cope with depression, especially less intoxicating varieties. Marijuana is widely used for its ability to elev...
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Beyond the Couch Podcast Hosted by Samantha Waldman
Originally released on the Beyond the Couch Podcast on 5/31/23
29Â minutes
It’s time to challenge what we think we know about mental health support.
In this episode, Sam sits down with Amy Chin to discuss the benefits of CBD and/or Cannabis for anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. They talk about how to incorporate plant me...
Welcome to the Effective Cannabis Newsletter, your trusted resource for understanding how Cannabis interacts with the body. Created by experienced Cannabis Health Coaches and Educators, each month’s issue is carefully curated around a specific theme, offering science-backed insights and practical guidance. For example, next month, June 2025, we will explore Cannabinoids and Therapeutic Potential, ...
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Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses:
In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk breaks down how Cannabis consumption methods—whether smoking, vaping, or edibles—can impact the chemistry and effects you experience.
We often focus on strain-specific effects to curate our Cannabis experience, but your method of consumption also plays a key role. Different methods produce unique combi...
Welcome to the Effective Cannabis Newsletter, your trusted resource for understanding how Cannabis interacts with the body. Created by experienced Cannabis Health Coaches and Educators, each month’s issue is carefully curated around a specific theme, offering science-backed insights and practical guidance. For example, next month, May 2025, we will explore Cannabis for anxiety and depression.Â
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Shared with permission from Dr. Benjamin Caplan
This article was originally published March 19, 2025, on the CED Clinic Blog.
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Expanding the Scope of Cannabis WellnessÂ
Cannabis isn’t just about pain relief, stress management, or sleep improvement—its effects extend far beyond. From metabolism and inflammation control to eye health and spiritual well-being, cannabinoids interact with nearl...
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By Mark Durrand
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Intro and Concepts
This article examines two aspects of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The first
centers on the crucial role the ECS plays in managing the gastrointestinal process, with a particular focus on dysregulation leading to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
The second area focuses on the role the ECS plays in the experience and management of stress and anxiety, ...
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