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Submitted by Billy C's mum, Charlotte from United Kingdom
I'm Charlotte C. from the United Kingdom; I’m not a doctor. I’m not a politician. I’m just a mum who refuses to give up. When I close my eyes, I can still smell the bleach clinging to the hospital floors, I can hear the shuffle of hurried footsteps, the low hum of machines, the murmur of doctors trying to sound confident. But mostly, I rem...
Submitted by Scott L. from New Hampshire
I’m 34, live in New Hampshire, and was born in Massachusetts. I’ve lived with anxiety for as long as I can remember, but it intensified as my career took off and the weight of greater responsibility set in. What started as a quiet undercurrent in childhood became harder to ignore as the stakes grew higher.
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I was facing constant anxiety
The challenges ...
Submitted by Alex E. from Pinckney, Michigan
I am 29 years old and I am from Pinckney, Michigan. I have been dealing with chronic pain for 12 years, caused from a lower back injury, along with nausea for 6 years caused by gastroparesis.
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My main challenges come from the bouts of nausea/vomiting caused by gastroparesis
During these flare-ups, it's common for me to lose upwards of 10 lbs and go...
Submitted by Angie L. from Kansas City, Missouri
I am 55 years old. I am from Kansas City, Missouri and I have been dealing with Crohn's Disease for over 25 years.
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I was struggling with constant pain, anxiety, and sleepless nights
It felt like everything was spiraling out of control. My body, my bowels, my life… I didn’t feel like myself anymore.
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Before I started using CBD, I wasn't leav...
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Host: Debi Wimberley, Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter and Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist
Guest:Â Alex Echman
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In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Debi sits down with Cannabis Chemist and educator Alex Eckman to explore how real science and lived experience in the world of cannabinoid therapies. From his early dispensary days to his cutting-edge lab research, Alex...
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By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist
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For decades, THC has carried a reputation that focuses more on stigma than science. Often dismissed as a substance folks only use to “get high", it’s been largely misunderstood despite growing evidence of its medical and cognitive benefits.
Research now shows that THC plays a critical role in pain management, nausea relief, and neurol...
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Beyond the Couch Podcast Hosted by Samantha Waldman
Originally released on the Beyond the Couch Podcast on 5/31/23
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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...
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Host: Debi Wimberley, Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter and Medical Cannabis Educator
Guests: Angel Johansen, Certified Cannabis Educator; Michelle Diston, Certified Cannabis Coach; and Shaylee Johansen, Operation Coordinator
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In this roundtable conversation, Debi and guests Angel, Michelle, and Shaylee will raise awareness of the confusion surrounding medical Cannabis accepta...
Submitted by Marie B. from Delaware County, Pennsylvania
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I am 65, I live in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and I’ve had these issues since I was 21.
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Living with Bipolar 1: sleeplessness, pain, and depression
I struggled with insomnia during manic episodes and, at other times, sank into deep depression. On top of that, back pain made everything harder, and at my lowest, I even had suicidal...
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Host: Debi Wimberley- Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter
Guest: Miyabe Shields, Ph.D and Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D
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What You’ll Learn from This Conversation: This conversation dives into the crucial role of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) in maintaining health, why it remains overlooked in modern medicine, and how scientific advancements are uncovering its potential. Scientists Miya...
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Cannabis Health Radio Podcast Hosted by Ian Jessop
Shared with the generous permission of Cannabis Health Radio. This episode originally aired on August 21, 2024.
In this powerful episode, you will hear the inspiring story of Monica Olano, a mother from New Orleans whose life took an unexpected turn after the traumatic birth of her twins. Struggling with severe postpartum depression and an...
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By Angel Johansen - Certified Cannabis Educator
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When menopause begins—or even long before it officially starts—women often feel like they’re losing themselves. Hormones go haywire, moods shift unpredictably, temperature regulation feels impossible, restful sleep becomes a distant memory, and mental clarity seems out of reach. And what’s the solution most often offered? “Just deal with it.”
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