It's good to be back! Today's episode reflects on my current struggles and why I've been away. I also speak on body image and eating struggles as I've been ready to talk about it for some time, and it's been weighing on me heavily. This isn't an easy topic to chat about. It can make me feel uncomfortable and guilty for some of the intrusive thoughts I have. However, knowing many of us struggle with the same issues can be comforting. This is the human experience. We only grow by stepping into our power and speaking our truth. I hope you all enjoy this raw and laidback episode!

In today's episode all about cannabis, we will be diving into the history of the plant, war on drugs, and current research being conducted. I encourage an open mind when approaching this episode. I hope you learned something new or just enjoyed listening. 

History of Plant: 

https://www.scielo.br/j/rbp/a/ZcwCkpVxkDVRdybmBGGd5NN/?lang=en 

https://www.history.com/news/why-the-u-s-made-marijuana-illegal 

https://theconversation.com/re-criminalizing-cannabis-is-worse-than-1930s-reefer-madness-89821 

Environmental Benefits of Hemp: 

https://eap.mcgill.ca/CPH_3.htm 

https://www.ndsn.org/feb97/hemp.html

Research Papers Referenced: 

Bergamaschi, M. M., Costa Queiroz, R. H., Nisihara Chagas, M. H., Chaves Gomes de Oliveira, D., Spinosa De Martinis, B., Kapczinski, F., . . . Crippa, J. A. (2011). Cannabidiol reduces the anxiety induced by simulated public speaking in treatment-naïve social phobia patients. Neuropsychopharmacology, 36, 1219-1226. doi:10.1038/npp.2011.6 

Crippa, J. A., et al. (2011). Neural basis of anxiolytic effects of cannabidiol (CBD) in generalized social anxiety disorder: a preliminary report. Psychopharmacology, 25(1), 121-130. doi:10.1177/0269881110379283 

Shannon, S., Lewis, N., Lee, H., & Hughes, S. (2019). Cannabidiol in anxiety and sleep: a large case series. The Permanente Journal, 23. https://doi.org/10.7812/TPP/18-041

Appalachian Standard CBD: https://appalachianstandard.com