You’ve Already Been Getting High on Your Runs: Cannabis & the Science of the Runner’s High - Ep 119

What actually causes a runner’s high—and why does it feel so powerful?In this episode, we break down the real science behind the runner’s high, including how your body produces its own cannabis-like compounds through the Endocannabinoid System. You’ll learn how endocannabinoids like anandamide—not just endorphins—create that calm, clear, euphoric state so many runners chase.We also connect the dots between movement, stress regulation, and intentional cannabis use—so you can understand why cannabis can recreate that same grounded, “I feel like myself again” feeling… without needing a long run.If you’ve ever wondered why you feel better after movement—or why cannabis helps you relax, focus, or feel more in control around food—this episode will give you the missing link.What You’ll Learn * What the runner’s high actually is (and what most people get wrong)* The role of the Endocannabinoid System in mood, motivation, and stress* How anandamide affects your brain and body* Why endorphins alone don’t explain the runner’s high* How cannabis interacts with the same system* The runner’s high isn’t just a fitness perk—it’s a nervous system shift driven by your body’s own cannabinoids. When you understand how to support that system (through movement, fueling, and intentional cannabis use), everything from mood to eating habits becomes easier.Links & Resources🌿 Learn how to use cannabis without losing control around food:→ Munchie Myth Guide® (DM “GUIDE” on Instagram)🌿 Work with me inside CannaFit®:→ https://www.cannafitnessnutrition.com🌿 Follow me on Instagram:→ @Beth_Cannafitnessnutrition🌿 Listen to more episodes:→ CannaFitness & Nutrition Podcast