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Let’s Talk Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle with Nature’s Help addiction anxiety cannabinoids cbd ediable endocannabinoid system (ecs) stress suicide thc trauma May 08, 2025

 

Host: Debi Wimberley, Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter and Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist

Guest: Scott Lynch

 

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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Cannabis Helped My Anxiety and PTSD By Improving My Quality of Life, Slowing Down My Hyperactive Mind, and Continuing To Provide Clarity Through My Anxiety adhd anxiety cbd depression ediable linalool myrcene ptsd sleep stress terpinolene thc trauma May 08, 2025

Submitted by Adam P. 

 

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.

 

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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CBD/Cannabis for Anxiety & Depression with Amy Chin anxiety cannabinoids cannabis cbd depression postpartum depression stigma stress May 07, 2025

 

Beyond the Couch Podcast Hosted by Samantha Waldman

Originally released on the Beyond the Couch Podcast on 5/31/23
29 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...

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From Brain to Gut: The Endocannabinoid System’s Role in Health anxiety cb1 cb2 crohn's depression endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids homeostasis phytocannabinoids ptsd receptors stress Apr 05, 2025

 

By Mark Durrand

 

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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Empowered from Within: The Role of Cannabis Suppositories in Women's Health anxiety cancer cannabinoids cbd chronic pain endocannabinoid system (ecs) endometriosis entourage effect flavonoids inflammation linalool menopause menstrual cramps migraines myrcene pain stress suppositories terpenes thc Mar 04, 2025

 

By Jay Jay O’Brien C.H. ACCE Certified Cannabis Health Coach & Educator

 

The Feminine Flow

From menstruation to menopause, women spend their lives managing hormonal fluctuations, enduring pain, battling inflammation, and adapting to the physical and emotional toll that comes with each stage.
From cramps and migraines to mood swings and hot flashes, Mother Nature has offered women a lifetime ...

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Taking Back Control: Women’s Health and the Endocannabinoid System anxiety autoimmune disease cannabinoids cbd cbda cbg chronic pain complex regional pain syndrome (crps) copd depression ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids endometriosis fibromyalgia inflammation lupus mac lung disease menopause opioids phytocannabinoids pms seizure sleep stress suicide thc thca Mar 02, 2025

 

By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter 

 

Hey there, let’s talk about something real!

How many times have you walked into a doctor’s office, explained what’s going on with your body, and then left, feeling unheard? Like your symptoms were brushed off, your concerns dismissed, and you were handed a prescription and matter of factly told...

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The Extra Mile: Cannabis for Clarity and Connection at End of Life cancer cbd cbda cbg cbga pain stress thc Feb 04, 2025

 

By Jay Jay O’Brien C.H. ACCE Certified Cannabis Health Coach & Educator

 

Extending the Journey: What if You Could Have One More Day?

When my mom passed in 2007, just seven days after receiving a cancer diagnosis that had promised her a year to live, she was gone long before her final breath.

The heavy doses of morphine—the standard in end-of-life care—(1) given to “keep her comfortable” ke...

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Why the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Sometimes Feels Anything But anxiety cbd cbg endocannabinoid system (ecs) linalool stress terpinolene thc vaporization Jan 05, 2025

 

By Michelle Distion, Certified Cannabis Coach

 

What if the holiday chaos you’re feeling isn’t just in your head—but in your body’s deepest balancing system? This is the hidden science behind why holiday stress hits so hard—and what you can do about it.

For many, the holidays are a season of joy, but for others, they’re a time of quiet struggle. It might be your first Christmas without a lov...

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The Benefits of Medical Cannabis for Veterans: Managing Anxiety, Depression, Sleep, and Pain anxiety depression pain ptsd sleep stress Oct 30, 2024

 

By Linda Casale, MSN, RN, PMHN-BC

Medical Cannabis has increasingly emerged as a viable treatment option for various health conditions, including anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and chronic pain. This is particularly significant for veterans, who often experience these issues as a result of their service. Understanding how medical Cannabis can benefit veterans provides valuable insigh...

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Considering Cannabis for Cancer: 5 Key Questions to Help You Decide If Cannabis Is Right for You anxiety cancer cannabinoids cbd cbn consumption methods stress thc Sep 27, 2024

 

By Jay Jay O'Brien Certified Cannabis Health Coach and Educator

 

Deciding is the process of choice deciphered from available information, observations, and insights proposed by the self and the outside world. Just as a ship's Captain must plot a course based on information about the weather, wind, and aerodynamics of the vessel, we plot the course of our lives with each choice and decision w...

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Cannabis Helped My MS symptoms, My Grief and My Joyful State of Mind! anxiety cbd depression grief migraines multiple sclerosis (ms) pain ptsd stress testimonial thc Jul 01, 2024

 Submitted by Candy D. from Ontario, Canada

I am 38 years old. I am a musician, a content creator, a wife, and a mother.

I am from Ontario, Canada, and have been dealing with pain, grief, the MS hug, anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, and migraines for many years.

 

I felt debilitated and not present in my life

I was struggling with chronic pain, deep grieving, inability to focus, and MS symp...

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Cannabis Transformed My Life After a Cancer Diagnosis Twice! anxiety cancer cbd cbda cbg cbga pain stress thc thca Jun 30, 2024

Submitted by Jay Jay O. from Cambridge, ON, Canada

I’m in my middle-essence, living in Cambridge, ON, Canada, and was diagnosed in 2019 with Stage 4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) with metastasis to my bones and lymph nodes.

 

I was offered no hope for healing by my doctors, merely a death sentence

The pain from the bone metastasis was excruciating. Wheezing, coughing, and shortness of bre...

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