Episode 87: A Woman’s Guide To Cannabis (feat. Dr. Michelle Sexton)

For any of you who have been listening to this show for some time know by this point, I am a big fan of Cannabis & it’s abilities, when used consciously & responsibly, to act as a tool for self development. From self development we can gain self awareness & from self awareness, we can gain self realization & for me, self realization is the ultimate goal of my life. This being said, I get a lot of questions about cannabis and women's health. So this week, I’m bringing you straight to the source and found the expert who’s been studying cannabis and women’s health for over a decade. She has 18 years of knowledge of the pharmacology and health effects of cannabis on a woman's body throughout all stages of life.  I'm happy to report she also has deep dive educational course to share called "The Green Woman's Guide” to help with any women in your life who are canna curious. You'll find a link to the course and a 25% discount code in the show notes when you use the code “Highlyoptimized” & my hope is that any women listening to this episode who are looking for a woman specific approach to Cannabis are able to do so & feel confident in their choice to connect with the plant. About Dr. Sexton Dr. Sexton is a Medical Staff Professional at the Center for Integrative Medicine at University of California San Diego, formerly Assistant Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology.  After her Naturopathic medicine degree at Bastyr University in Seattle, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington in the Departments of Pharmacology/Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. There, she studied the endocannabinoid system and its roles in neuro-inflammation and neuro-degeneration. Her NIH-funded pre-doctoral and postdoctoral research investigated cannabis use in patients with Multiple Sclerosis and impact on inflammatory markers.Dr. Sexton has presented her research internationally and published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Sexton’s clinical practice, research and teaching focus on the endocannabinoid system and potential roles for cannabis across a range of conditions and lifespan. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, International Cannabinoid Research Society, the International Association of Cannabinoid Medicine and California Naturopathic Doctors Association.Connect with Dr. Sexton IG: @dr.michellesextonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/msextonndWebsite: Https://www.msextonnd.comCannabis Education Website: https://www.greenwomensguide.com/Use the discount code Highlyoptimized to receive %25 off for the Green Womens Guide course!  Thank you to our podcast sponsors!Freedom Builderz - https://www.freedombuilderz.com/Building profitable online programs FOR coaches using Kajabi so they can smoothly hit 10k months!This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.Show Notes:(2:43)  How Michelle first got into cannabis. (10:54) The differences between men and women when it comes to cannabis. (46:21) The green women’s guide.(49:43) Where you can reach Michelle.(52:19) One final question…Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com@therealryansprague