Episode Summary: 

In this episode of Sun Grown Stories, we are joined by Megan Bauer, an advocate and professional in the cannabis industry, to discuss her personal journey and professional experiences with cannabis as a therapeutic option. Megan shares her insights on the benefits of cannabis, her educational background, and her commitment to educating others about the therapeutic uses of cannabis.

Host:

*Alexandria Irons [https://www.instagram.com/queenofthesungrown/]

Guest:

*Megan Bauer [https://www.instagram.com/mlb_ing/]

Episode Highlights:

Meet Megan:

-The cannabis queen from Northern California, now reigning in Oregon.

-Got her MBA from OSU and loves speech and debate – because arguing is fun!

Cannabis Saves the Day:

-Megan’s brother had monster migraines. Pharma failed. Cannabis to the rescue!

-Convinced skeptical parents that weed is not just for rebellious teens.

Career Highs:

-10 years in the cannabis industry – from growing to selling to making cool educational stuff.

Graduated from the University of Maryland with a Master’s in Cannabis Science and Therapeutics. Fancy, right?

PTSD and Cannabis:

-Megan’s escape from seven (yes, SEVEN!) pharmaceuticals with the help of cannabis and holistic practices.

-Preaches the gospel of integrating weed with diet, exercise, and good vibes.

Learning and Teaching:

-Loved classes on Integrative Medicine and Neuropsychiatric Therapeutics.

-Thinks everyone should know about “canabamimetic” practices – basically, do yoga, eat chocolate, and chill with cannabis.

Mushrooms, Anyone?:

-Dabbles in medicinal mushrooms. No, not the trippy kind (well, maybe a little).

-Educates her family on microdosing. Spoiler: it’s not as weird as it sounds.

References: 

-Outdoor Vs Indoor Cannabis Terpene Study: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/2/833#B42-molecules-28-00833

-The endocannabinoid system and the revolution of one | Rachel Knox | TEDxPortland https://youtube.com/watch?v=oJbOQ9P2NYQ   

-The Nose Knows Study:  https://www.mdpi.com/2813-1851/1/2/8

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