Making Midlife Magic

Empowering Midlife Wellness: Unveiling Cannabis

Understanding Cannabis and Its Benefits

• Cannabis 101: Brief overview of the cannabis plant, focusing on cannabinoids (THC, CBD, CBG, etc.) and terpenes, and their roles in wellness.
• Why Cannabis Works: Explanation of the endocannabinoid system and its role in maintaining homeostasis.
• Health Benefits: Discussion on the specific benefits of cannabis for midlife women.

The Socio-Legal History of Cannabis

• From Sacred Plant to Schedule I: A brief history of cannabis use across cultures and its path to criminalization in the 20th century.
• The War on Drugs and Its Impact: How cannabis criminalization has disproportionately affected communities and contributed to stigma.

Ways to Engage with Cannabis

• Consumption Methods: Pros and cons of different methods (smoking, vaping, edibles, tinctures, topicals).
• Product Selection: How to choose quality cannabis products, understanding labels, and the importance of starting low and going slow.
• Safety Considerations: Discussing potential side effects, interactions with medications, and how to consume responsibly.

Starting Your Personal Cannabis Wellness Journey

• Setting Wellness Goals: Identifying personal health and wellness goals and how cannabis can support these goals.
• Creating a Cannabis Wellness Plan: Tips on starting with cannabis, including tracking effects, adjusting  dosages, and incorporating cannabis into a holistic wellness routine.

Conclusion and Next Steps