168. Cannabis Curiosity: Why Cannabis is the Future of Mental Health Care

Today we discuss the other side of wellness that is usually not highlighted - how cannabis has a place in a healthy lifestyle. We also discuss making the choice not to drink and how so much of our perception around weed is still based in stereotypes and racism. In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I speak with Cameron Rogers, the voice behind @freckeledfoodie, a content creator, and host of Freckled Foodie & Friends. She creates a space where content is approachable and authentic, and she is the truest version of herself. Listen in to learn the benefits of marijuana on your mental health, plus other free things you can do to take care of your mental health. Key Takeaways: ·      Learning how to be comfortable with your decision of taking marijuana over alcohol. ·      The different ways you can enjoy marijuana as a high functioning, high performing, and successful person. ·      How marijuana can be of benefit to people struggling with mental health. ·      Start with free accessible things like meditation for your mental health before jumping into drugs. Episode Timeline: ·      [3:36] Cameron explains why the idea of giving up alcohol became appealing to her. ·      [8:28] She describes her long-term experience using marijuana versus taking alcohol. ·      [12:23] How parents using marijuana are judged compared to the mom wine culture which is celebrated. ·      [16:48] The popular stereotype built around marijuana and why it’s completely untrue. ·      [22:14] She talks about her knowledge and interest in the topic of micro-dosing mushrooms. Quotes: ·      “Many people who are very high functioning, high performing, and successful enjoy cannabis, and there are many ways to enjoy cannabis.”- Cameron [18:43] “For me, if it helps me be a happier, calmer, stress-free version of myself then that is 100% part of my wellness journey” Links Mentioned: ·      Website: https://www.freckledfoodie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freckledfoodie/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices