Cannabis and Women in Sport with Anna Symonds

In this fascinating episode, host Jodi Duval sits down with Anna Symonds, a remarkable individual whose expertise spans professional sports and cannabis education. As the Chief Communications Officer for East Fork Cultivars and director of their Cannabis Class free educational program, Anna brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation.With an MA in Communication and significant involvement in cannabis policy through her service on the Oregon Cannabis Commission's Research Leadership Subcommittee, Anna has established herself as a respected voice in the industry. She also serves as an Ambassador for several important nonprofits including Athletes for CARE, Last Prisoner Project, and the Concussion Legacy Foundation.Beyond her professional accomplishments in the cannabis space, Anna is an accomplished USA Rugby Women's Premier League (WPL) player. Her advocacy work includes spearheading a petition to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which garnered signatures from more than 200 former professional athletes, calling for the removal of THC from its Prohibited Substances list.The wide-ranging discussion explores:Anna's impressive 20-year rugby careerHer personal journey with cannabis and how it became part of her lifeThe unique challenges and rewards of being a professional sportswomanHer experiences with sports-related injuriesThe methods and approaches Anna uses to optimise her performance and healingHer personal cannabis use patterns and benefitsWhat she appreciates most about cannabisHer important educational work in the cannabis fieldConnect with Anna:Instagram: @exitdrug | @cannabis_class | @eastforkcultivars