EP 218 | The Science of Soul Work | Cannabis, PTSD & the Future of Medicine

Welcome to another powerful episode of Conversations with Kush, hosted by Molly, aka “The Kush RN”—a cannabis nurse who believes in blending science, spirituality, and soul work. 💚In this enlightening conversation, Molly is joined by Dr. Uwe Blesching co-founder of CannaKeys360, author of The Cannabis Health Index, and one of the most respected voices in cannabis science. They dive deep into the real power of the endocannabinoid system, the importance of nursing wisdom, and how to bring evidence-based cannabis care to the bedside.From PTSD and pandemic burnout to precision dosing, euphoria, and the science behind flow state—this episode explores how cannabis and plant medicine are revolutionizing health care, one conversation at a time.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode📚 Why the endocannabinoid system is at the core of chronic illness and healing💊 How cannabis can help with opioid addiction, PTSD, pain, anxiety, and metabolic syndrome🧬 The science behind terpenes, chemovars, and flow states🩺 How nurses are leading the movement to bring cannabis care to the bedside🧘 The power of plant medicine, intentional use, and trauma-informed dosingFind The Right Strain: Episode Chapters⏱ 5:00 – Case Studies, COVID, and Compassion FatigueWhy nurses are essential to cannabis care and how plant medicine restores purpose⏱ 15:00 – CannaKeys 360 & Organizing the ScienceHow the Cannabis Health Index evolved into a real-time evidence-based platform⏱ 25:00 – What the Research Actually ShowsEndocannabinoid deficiency, aging, non-cannabis ECS boosters, and "suboptimal health"⏱ 35:00 – From Petri Dishes to Meta-AnalysesUnderstanding primary vs. related studies + how clinicians use CannaKeys in real time⏱ 47:00 – Treatment Algorithms That WorkHow to use CannaKeys for chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, and now metabolic syndrome⏱ 55:00 – Breaking Down Chemovars & Precision DosingWhy sativa vs. indica is outdated and how THC:CBD ratios matter more⏱ 1:00:00 – Terpenes, Flow States & Soul WorkThe science of mind-body connection, healing trauma, and the spiritual role of cannabis⏱ 1:15:00 – Cannabis & Opioid AddictionHow cannabis helps bridge trauma recovery and why harm reduction is essential⏱ 1:30:00 – What’s Next in Cannabis Research?The future of ECS-focused health, DNA-based care, psychedelics, and total wellness⏱ 1:37:00 – Final Thoughts + Where to Find CannaKeysHow to get involved, spread the word, and keep the conversation goingDo you believe euphoria is a part of healing? ✨🌿Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Drop your biggest takeaway or question about cannabis science below! #ConversationsWithKush #CannaKeys #CannabisNurse #EndocannabinoidSystem #CannabisResearch #NurseLife #FlowStateHealing