Cannabis, Grief, and the Difference Between Medicine and Escape

What happens when every cannabis memory is tied to the person you lost? This isn't just another cannabis podcast episode—it's a raw, honest conversation about learning to distinguish between using the plant as medicine versus using it as escape. When grief forced Marjon to confront her relationship with cannabis, she discovered a powerful truth: the same dose with different intention creates a completely different experience.In This Episode:The moment cannabis stopped being neutral and became loaded with lossHow altitude (Denver elevation) completely changed cannabis tolerance and awarenessThe critical question that transformed consumption: "Am I using this to feel what I'm avoiding, or to avoid what I'm feeling?"Real examples of cannabis as medicine: THCV for morning grief paralysis, THC + CBN for emotional access, topical infusions for physical painWhen cannabis as escape becomes obvious—and what to do about itWhy some emotions require full sobriety to processBuilding an intentional cannabis practice during crisis and transitionThe role of different cannabinoids: THC, CBD, CBN, CBG, THCV for grief supportWhether you're navigating loss, reconsidering your relationship with any substance, or learning to use cannabis with greater intention, this episode offers a framework for honest self-inquiry. No shame. Just awareness. And awareness is the first step toward healing.