EPISODE · Jan 10, 2025 · 58 MIN
Episode 15: Cannabis Advocacy for Change: The Connor Sheffield Foundation's Impact
from Effective Cannabis · host Debi Wimberley
Every advocacy effort has a powerful story at its heart. This conversation delves into the Connor Sheffield Foundation’s groundbreaking work to inspire change in medicinal Cannabis. From overcoming stigma to leading with research, collaboration, and compassion, the foundation has turned personal challenges into a mission for better care and acceptance. Hear the profoundly moving story that drives their advocacy, reshaping how society perceives and accesses medicinal Cannabis. Current Study: Exploring Cannabis for PTSD Treatment Are you or someone you know living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Connor Sheffield Foundation is conducting a critical observational study to understand the effectiveness of medical Cannabis in treating PTSD. This study aims to gather valuable insights to improve treatment options and help those who suffer from PTSD find relief. If you’re 18 or older, live in the USA, and use medical Cannabis for PTSD, and would like to participate. Your experience can make a difference! Website https://www.connorsheffieldfoundation.com/ Connor Sheffield Foundation email: [email protected] Connor Sheffield College Student at the University of Maryland, pursuing a degree in Political Science, Government, Law, and History. Founder, Executive Director, and Co-Investigator at the Connor Sheffield Foundation. Sprint Car Driver for Connor Sheffield Racing. Diagnosed with a rare, progressive gastrointestinal disease, Connor is the inspiration behind Connor and Raina’s Law (HB617) in Maryland. Tricia Sheffield Secretary and Research Team at Connor Sheffield Foundation, Medical Cannabis Advocate. About Effective Cannabis https://effectivecannabis.com/ Effective Cannabis is an innovative channel dedicated to exploring, studying, learning, and teaching about Medical Cannabis by working to advance dialogue in regards to Cannabis’s therapeutic potentials and its positive influence on patients’ health outcomes. The Effective Cannabis mission is to centralize quality, accurate, fact-based education through collaborative work with other certified Cannabis educators, health coaches, patients, and professionals. Debi Wimberley, host, spearheads the advancement of this crucial dialogue. Sign up for the Effective Cannabis newsletter to receive monthly articles that could transform the trajectory of your health AND receive the free Inner-Healing E-Book https://www.effectivenewsletter.com/debiwimberley Join ECNewsletter on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecnewsletter/ Listen to the Effective Cannabis Podcast https://effectivecannabis.podbean.com/ Patients’ Personal Health Stories https://effectivecannabis.com/health-stories-with-cannabis/ About Debi Debi Wimberley, the visionary founder of Effective Cannabis Newsletter, is an unwavering advocate for Medical Cannabis education and the empowerment of individuals in the pursuit of healthy living. Overcoming decades of chronic pain and lung disease, Debi's resilience and hope endured in the face of discouraging medical prognoses. Equipped with a background in medical technology, oncology, and hospital labs, she assumed control of her own well-being. A genuine trailblazer, Debi is committed to revolutionizing the discourse surrounding Medical Cannabis. Collaborating with certified Cannabis educators, health coaches, scientists, and medical professionals, she endeavors to centralize high-quality, accurate, and fact-based education. Debi is a certified professional communicator and content creator specializing in Cannabis. You can view her TEDxTalk here https://youtu.be/55B485TUcik?si=nIVxFKKPb8qvJQHX Debi’s Book “ECHO This” order here https://amzn.to/3IFdHAk Medical Disclaimer The information is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not medical advice; it is health awareness. #effectivecannabis #debiwimberley #Herbalblessings #Cannabisconnoisseur #Cannabistalk101 #Naturalmedicines #Mmjpatient #Patientcenteredcare #Patientadvocate #Patientstory #Marijuanaismedicine #Cannabisinfluencer #Empoweredlife #Innerhealth #Cannabisresearch #Improvedhealth #Painmanagementspecialist #Painmanagementsolutions #Copdawareness #Lungfunction #Advocatesnearme #Immunepower #Autoimmunedisorders #Autoimmuneinflammatorydisease #Plantmedicines #Cbdsalve #Herbalremedys #Patientspeaks #Qualityhealthcare #Empowerededucation #Empoweredmind #Improvedperformance #Autoimmuneawareness #Medicalintuition #Medicalinspire #Medicalinformationclear #Cancerpatienthealed #Cancerpain #Stigmafree #Asthmatics #Fibrolife #Fibromialgiatips #Crpstreatment #crpswarriors
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Every advocacy effort has a powerful story at its heart. This conversation delves into the Connor Sheffield Foundation’s groundbreaking work to inspire change in medicinal Cannabis. From overcoming stigma to leading with research, collaboration, and compassion, the foundation has turned personal challenges into a mission for better care and acceptance. Hear the profoundly moving story that drives their advocacy, reshaping how society perceives and accesses medicinal Cannabis. Current Study: Exploring Cannabis for PTSD TreatmentAre you or someone you know living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Connor Sheffield Foundation is conducting a critical observational study to understand the effectiveness of medical Cannabis in treating PTSD. This study aims to gather valuable insights to improve treatment options and help those who suffer from PTSD find relief.If you’re 18 or older, live in the USA, and use medical Cannabis for PTSD, and would like to participate. Your experience can make a difference! Website https://www.connorsheffieldfoundation.com/ Connor Sheffield Foundation email: [email protected] Connor Sheffield College Student at the University of Maryland, pursuing a degree in Political Science, Government, Law, and History. Founder, Executive Director, and Co-Investigator at the Connor Sheffield Foundation. Sprint Car Driver for Connor Sheffield Racing. Diagnosed with a rare, progressive gastrointestinal disease, Connor is the inspiration behind Connor and Raina’s Law (HB617) in Maryland. Tricia Sheffield Secretary and Research Team at Connor Sheffield Foundation, Medical Cannabis Advocate. About Effective Cannabishttps://effectivecannabis.com/Effective Cannabis is an innovative channel dedicated to exploring, studying, learning, and teaching about Medical Cannabis by working to advance dialogue in regards to Cannabis’s therapeutic potentials and its positive influence on patients’ health outcomes. The Effective Cannabis mission is to centralize quality, accurate, fact-based education through collaborative work with other certified Cannabis educators, health coaches, patients, and professionals. Debi Wimberley, host, spearheads the advancement of this crucial dialogue. Sign up for the Effective Cannabis newsletter to receive monthly articles that could transform the trajectory of your health AND receive the free Inner-Healing E-Book https://www.effectivenewsletter.com/debiwimberley Join ECNewsletter on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ecnewsletter/ Listen to the Effective Cannabis Podcast https://effectivecannabis.podbean.com/ Patients’ Personal Health Stories https://effectivecannabis.com/health-stories-with-cannabis/ About DebiDebi Wimberley, the visionary founder of Effective Cannabis Newsletter, is an unwavering advocate for Medical Cannabis education and the empowerment of individuals in the pursuit of healthy living. Overcoming decades of chronic pain and lung disease, Debi's resilience and hope endured in the face of discouraging medical prognoses. Equipped with a background in medical technology, oncology, and hospital labs, she assumed control of her own well-being. A genuine trailblazer, Debi is committed to revolutionizing the discourse surrounding Medical Cannabis. Collaborating with certified Cannabis educators, health coaches, scientists, and medical professionals, she endeavors to centralize high-quality, accurate, and fact-based education. Debi is a certified professional communicator and content creator specializing in Cannabis. You can view her TEDxTalk here https://youtu.be/55B485TUcik?si=nIVxFKKPb8qvJQHX Debi’s Book “ECHO This” order here https://amzn.to/3IFdHAk Medical DisclaimerThe information is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not medical advice; it is health awareness. #effectivecannabis #debiwimberley #Herbalblessings #Cannabisconnoisseur #Cannabistalk101 #Naturalmed
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