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What No One Tells You About Cannabis and Mental Health
- 2025/04/15
- 再生時間： 15 分
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Yes, a lot has been said about cannabis. Critics call it a "gateway drug." Advocates hail it as a miracle plant. Politicians debate its legality while Big Pharma and alcohol companies quietly fund opposition to keep their profits safe. But here’s the reality: Most of what’s been said is either outdated, exaggerated, or flat-out wrong. We’ve been fed the same tired arguments for decades—"It’s dangerous!" "It’s addictive!" "It’ll ruin your life!"—while alcohol, a known carcinogen linked to violence, addiction, and destroyed families, gets a free pass. Why? In this raw and unfiltered episode, Kelly Renee opens up about her lifelong relationship with cannabis and how it has been her go-to tool for managing anxiety, sleep, and overall well-being. From her early days at 16 to her experiences as a veteran, mother, and former cannabis store owner, Kelly shares how cannabis has been a positive force in her life—contrasting it with the pitfalls of alcohol and prescription pills. She also tackles the stigma around cannabis use and advocates for its acceptance as a safer alternative. Key Takeaways Benefits of cannabis for managing insomnia, anxiety, and frustration Comparison of cannabis use to alcohol and prescription medications Experiences in the military and struggles with anxiety medications Advocacy for changing the stigma surrounding cannabis, especially for veterans Impact of cannabis on mental health and quality of life for veterans Encouragement for responsible cannabis use as a safer alternative to other substances In This Episode [00:00:01] Introduction to cannabis [00:01:10] Personal benefits of cannabis [00:02:16] Military experience and prescription medications [00:03:11] Impact of then-husband's accident [00:04:16] Advocacy for cannabis [00:05:16] Cannabis vs. prescription drugs [00:06:12] Different ways to use cannabis [00:07:11] Judgment around cannabis use [00:08:10] Personal journey with cannabis [00:09:15] Celebration of 4/20 [00:10:26] Parenting and cannabis [00:11:29] Future of cannabis in her life [00:12:28] Final thoughts on cannabis Notable Quotes [00:01:10] "For me, cannabis has helped me with everything I need help with. I wake up at 1:00 in the morning, I can't go back to sleep, I smoke cannabis and I can go back to sleep. If I'm feeling anxious, I smoke cannabis and I don't feel anxious anymore." — Kelly Renee [00:04:16] "At one time, I would have loved to be prescribed cannabis while I was in the military to help me with everything because I knew it did, but it wasn't an option because of the rules. So they gave you pills, and pills weren't the best option." — Kelly Renee [00:12:28] "When you take pills or anxiety medicine, it completely changes who you are as a person. I've witnessed it firsthand. But when you smoke cannabis, it doesn't change your personality; it just mellows you out." — Kelly Renee Resources and Links Fiercely Unfiltered Fiercely Unfiltered with Kelly Renee Kelly Renee Instagram Facebook Website