EP 217 | Sisterhood, Science & Soul Work | Cannabis Conversations from the Frontlines

Welcome to a groundbreaking episode of Conversations with Kush, live from the DOPE Roots: Women & Cannabis Summit — a powerful gathering of women, healers, chefs, scientists, entrepreneurs, and activists building community through cannabis.Molly, “The Kush RN”, leads a vibrant, soul-filled series of interviews with women changing the game — from medical professionals pioneering pediatric cannabis care, to terpene educators, to hot sauce entrepreneurs infusing their work with flavor, healing, and activism.This episode is a tribute to the wisdom, wit, and wellness of women who show TF up — loudly, boldly, and unapologetically — in cannabis and beyond.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:👩‍⚕️ How nurses are bridging the gap between healthcare and cannabis 🍄 The power of plant medicine, microdosing, and menopause support 🧪 Why terpenes matter (and how to build your own smell lexicon!) 🔥 How cannabis can empower creativity, business, and bodily autonomy 📣 Real talk on burnout, business ownership, and women stepping into leadership 🍪 Why grandma-style weed cookies might be the most healing thing everWhether you're new to cannabis or a seasoned consumer, this episode offers community, conversation, and connection for every stage of your journey.Find the Right Strain: Episode Chapters 1:00 – Balanced Canna: Pediatric Cannabis & Healthcare Gaps 7:00 – Terpenes Are Power | Taste, Smell & Craft Cannabis with Ghislaine Ball 17:00 – Curating Your Cannabis Experience | Beyond THC Percentages 22:00 – Culinary Cannabis & Infused Experiences with Hi Flora’s Heather 29:00 – Creating Cannabis Spaces for Women & Menopause Support 34:00 – Building Wellness Products for Perimenopause & Pleasure 41:00 – Barriers to Entry for Women in Cannabis 45:00 – Recipes with a Purpose | Hot Sauce, Munchies & Million Meal March 53:00 – Plant Medicine + Culture | Rasta Cheese’s Community Approach 59:00 – The Nurse Behind Cirrus | Honoring Grief, Healing & Family Roots 1:06:00 – Burnout, Cannabis, and Nurse Recovery Stories 1:14:00 – Entrepreneurial Wisdom | From Raspberry Stands to National Brands 1:22:00 – North Bloom Magazine | Centering Women in Print & Practice 1:27:00 – The NWACC | Women’s Cannabis Collective on Pussy Power & Professional Growth 1:37:00 – The Visionary: Nekima Levy Armstrong on Community, Justice & Joy 1:51:00 – Cookies for the Soul | Family, Legacy & Delicious Cannabis Love 1:53:00 – Final Reflections | Why We Can’t Stop HereWhat do YOU want more of in cannabis events — education, fun, food, or safe spaces? 💚 Drop your thoughts below!What’s your personal cannabis story? How has it helped you heal, evolve, or show up more powerfully in the world? 🌱Like, comment, and subscribe to keep the Conversations with Kush going — where every episode is part science, part soul, and all heart#WomenInCannabis #CannabisCommunity #ConversationsWithKush #CannabisNurse #PussyPower #CannabisForHealing #TerpenesMatter #BurnoutRecovery #CannabisEvents #MicrodosingMagic