Transforming Lives with Cannabis: Janna Champagne’s Journey

In this episode of The Patient Physician, delve into the inspiring story of Janna Champagne, a professor, retired nurse, herbalist, and patient advocate whose life took a transformative turn following a debilitating immune health collapse in 2012. Janna had to pause her training as a nurse practitioner but found a new path through cannabis therapy, which not only aided her recovery but also helped her daughter’s autism. Since becoming a cannabis specialty nurse in 2015, Janna has helped thousands of patients optimize their cannabis therapy outcomes through an individualized and well-informed approach. She teaches and mentors healthcare professionals, and educates the public and medical community about the benefits of targeted cannabis therapy. The episode explores Janna's personal and professional journey, her challenges and successes in parenting a child with autism, the difficulties of integrating cannabis into mainstream medical practice, and her ongoing advocacy for better-informed and ethically sound healthcare.MEET OUR GUEST: Janna Champagne  |  www.jannachampagne.comJanna Champagne is a professor, retired nurse and herbalist. She began work as a cannabis-specialty nurse in 2015, but she began as a cannabis patient after suffering a debilitating immune health collapse in 2012.  She educates and mentors nurses and other medical professionals, serving as a professor of Medical Cannabinoid Science for John Patrick University’s Integrative Medicine Degree Programs.  Janna is a founding member of Cannabis Nurses Network. She serves on their Speaker's Bureau, and has received peer-awarded designations every year since 2019: from Leader of Nursing, to Outstanding Author, Educator of the Year, and Contributor of the Year, plus an honorable mention as Nurse Mentor of the Year.    Janna volunteers on the Oregon Ryan’s Law team, and the Oregon Cannabis Healthcare Act Coalition, and she is the founder and Executive Directors for nonprofit Autism Safe Haven.LINKS TO THINKS DISCUSSED: Referral Resource – Free guidance call scheduling link:   www.cannabisnurseapproved.com501c3 Autism Safe Haven:  www.autismsafehaven.orgCannabinoid Science JPU program InfoEpilepsy Testimony Article (Epidiolex vs whole plant CBD comparison)  Janna's article on Cannabis for Autism Harm Reduction, which includes the research supporting this approach.TIME STAMPS:00:00 Introduction to The Patient Physician00:38 Life's Unpredictable Journey01:25 Introducing Janna Champagne03:45 Janna's Health Crisis and Cannabis Journey08:23 The Science Behind Cannabis and Health11:26 Cannabis in Medical Practice14:11 Janna's Personal Experience with Cannabis19:15 Educational Advocacy for Cannabis20:26 Cannabis and Autism: A Personal Story30:45 Reflecting on a Decade of Impact31:22 Educating Medical Professionals on Cannabis32:19 A Personal Story of CBD and Epilepsy34:26 Challenges in Autism Care and Cannabis37:27 Advocating for Cannabis Inclusive Care Homes38:50 Educational Resources and Future Plans40:49 Creating a Safe and Dignified Living Environment42:03 Addressing Long-Term Care Concerns45:31 The Importance of Patient-Centered Care50:07 Thoughts on the Meaning of The Patient Physician Please email questions or show ideas to [email protected] with Us on Social:FACEBOOKLINKEDINYOUTUBEINSTAGRAM @physiciansRS  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.