Episode 2.7: Cannabis and Mental Health with Kevnesha Boyd, LPC

In this episode of the CannaQueerious Podcast, hosts Dr. Dee and Bri welcome special guest Kevnesha Boyd, a licensed mental health therapist and cannabis advocate. They discuss the benefits of cannabis for mental health, PTSD and trauma, and how holistic practices can complement plant medicine. Kevnesha shares insights into the challenges faced in clinical spaces, the importance of intentional cannabis use, and her personal experiences in the cannabis industry. The conversation also covers the intersections of cannabis and systemic issues impacting the Black community. Tune in for a deep dive into cannabis education, advocacy, and personal stories of healing.

*The views from our guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the CannaQueerious podcast.*

TimeStamps:

00:00 Welcome

01:50 Meet: Kevnesha Boyd

02:35 Cannabis and Mental Health

04:15 Challenges and Misconceptions  

06:15 Approaching Cannabis Use with Clients

08:29 Therapist Perspectives on Cannabis Use

20:52 Holistic Practices for Trauma and PTSD

28:01 Yoga and Cannabis

31:32 Daily Routines

33:12 Understanding Terpenes and Cannabinoids

38:12 Cannabis Legalization and Social Justice

41:59 Mental Health in the Black Community

47:42 Coming Out Stories and Cannabis

50:20 Advice for Dealing with Trauma

53:51 Final Thoughts 

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