Cannabis for Pain: Beyond the Smoke and Mirrors
🎙️ Episode Highlights 🎙️
In our latest episode of In Search of an Argument, we dive into the fascinating world of cannabis and its potential as a pain management tool with our returning guest, Dr. Joanna Zeiger—a cannabis epidemiologist, Olympian and author of The Champion Mindset. If you’ve ever wondered how cannabis could help you manage pain or why there’s so much controversy around it, this episode is for you.
What We Talked About:
Olympic Dreams & Painful Realities: Dr. Zeiger shared her journey as an Olympian and endurance athlete, and how a serious bike accident introduced her to the world of cannabis for pain relief. From swimming, biking and running to navigating chronic pain, Joanna offers us an inspiring look into overcoming challenges.
Cannabis: Research & Realities: Ever wondered about the science behind cannabis? Dr. Zeiger breaks down the myths, the hard science and the bureaucratic hurdles that still make cannabis research a daunting journey. Learn why THC and CBD are more than buzzwords and how cannabis is evolving in the medical field.
The Role of Mental Toughness: We touch on Joanna's book, The Champion Mindset, and how the lessons she learned as an athlete can be applied to managing chronic conditions—and life in general. Spoiler alert: hope and passion are the key ingredients.
Cannabis for Athletes: Hear about the complexities athletes face when considering cannabis for pain management, especially with anti-doping regulations that seem to change faster than a sprinter out of the blocks. Joanna’s insights into the murky world of cannabis, athletes and regulations will make you rethink what we know about “natural” remedies.
Fun Moments:
Joanna recounts her first (and hilariously overwhelming) experience using a cannabis patch—let’s just say, it didn’t go quite as planned.
A lively discussion about whether cannabis is really safer than that beer you’re holding (looking at you, Beth). Opinions might differ, but there’s a lot to learn from Joanna’s nuanced take.
The gang also nerded out over some surprising facts from U.S. presidential elections—because what better way to wrap up a conversation on cannabis than with a fun history quiz?
Why Tune In?
If you're curious about how cannabis might fit into the world of health and wellness, especially for pain management, this episode offers an engaging, well-rounded perspective. From understanding the regulatory chaos to discovering how cannabis may reduce suffering even if it doesn’t erase pain—this conversation is packed with insights, humor and a bit of honest vulnerability.
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