Grandma and Her Gummies

THC vs. CBD. Is a Higher Dose Better to Age Gracefully? “A higher dose (of cannabis) does NOT necessarily give you a better outcome. You can use cannabis very safely and effectively without having that intoxicating effect. It can be done without feeling high." Rhea Jacobsen DPT, MS   In this episode of Grandma and Her Gummies, host Steve is joined by Rhea Jacobson, a physical therapist with over 3...

Epilepsy and CBD: A Mom’s Courage and Relief for her son. “I mean, instead of taking a pill every day for something, I just think this is such a better alternative. Zach is on cannabis [CBD] morning and night, and it has changed his world." Jenn, a super courageous and powerhouse Mom with a 22-year old son Zach. In this episode of Grandma and Her Gummies, host Steve introduces Jenn Meyers, a marke...

Find Relief for Arthritis and Knee Pain. This Happy Grandma did! “I’ve enjoyed being outdoors all my life, but I have not run since childhood. When we heard your podcast, we decided to try the CBD Salve and I’m applying it nightly behind both of my knees and my calves where they are tight or painful. The therapeutic help is remarkable! Truly, I’m grateful for the improvement in my knees…even my ha...

Beating Cancer with Cannabis. Chardele’s Inspiring Story. In this episode of "Grandma and Her Gummies," host Steve shares an inspiring story about Chardele, a woman in her late 60s who beat stage X esophageal cancer using cannabis. Chardele discusses her experience with Rick Simpson oil (RSO) and how it contributed to her being three years scan-free, or ‘NED’ meaning no evidence of disease or sign...

Understanding Rx Drug Interactions with Cannabis: A Nurse's Perspective In this episode, Nurse Whitt Wacker, a registered nurse in Colorado and the nurse manager at LEAF 411, joins host Steve on the podcast to discuss drug-to-drug interactions with cannabis. LEAF 411 is a national nurse hotline that provides guidance to individuals with cannabis-related questions and concerns. LEAF 411 has receive...

Mama, Don’t Let Your Kids Use Delta-8. Here’s Why! In this episode of "Grandma and Her Gummies," host Steve welcomes Dr. Leah Johnson, a medical cannabis specialist pharmacist to talk about cannabis and CBD synthetics. Their discussion focuses on the safety of Delta-8, a naturally occurring compound found in cannabis. The danger lies not in the compound itself, but in the additives such as sulfuri...

Why Veterans Seek Cannabis and How You Can Help. In this episode of "Grandma and Her Gummies," host Steve introduces Eric Goepel, a veteran and founder of the Veterans Cannabis Coalition, who is dedicated to ending federal cannabis prohibition. Steve and Eric discuss how cannabis can help veterans with PTSD, chronic pain, and other health issues, and how the Veterans Cannabis Coalition is working...

Free Patient Resources. Guides to State Laws, Talking with Your Doctor. In this episode of "Grandma and Her Gummies," host Steve introduces Debbie Churgai, Executive Director at Americans for Safe Access (ASA). Debbie shares free patient resources such as guides for traveling with cannabis, how to have a conversation with your doctor, as well as condition-specific guides to inform and educate pati...

A Cannabis ‘Happy Meal’ for Women. Fun, New Cannabis Experiences. In this episode of "Grandma and Her Gummies," host Steve interviews Sarah O'Leary, owner of Gal Pals Minis and creator of Wacky Weed Tours and Original Bake Bingo. They discuss innovative ways that cannabis brands can speak directly to women, including creative gaming approaches that Sarah learned writing jokes on Happy Meal boxes f...

Cannabis Education. Top 10 Tips + Season 1 Highlights! Are you looking for the best tips, advice, and cannabis lessons from Season 1? During our inaugural Season of Grandma and her Gummies podcast, we brought you educational (and sometimes funny) stories from people just like you - who shared their personal journey and experiences with cannabis. You heard from cool grandmas in their 70s and hip yo...

Women’s Health + Cannabis. A Nurse’s Tips for Hot Flashes, Sleep & More! Do you have hot flashes? Does it bother your sleep? Could you use a little less anxiety in your life? Maureen is a Family Nurse Practitioner who works in a private clinic in Baltimore to help people get certified for medical cannabis, and she gives them guidance on how to use it effectively. Her background is with the Veteran...

CBD+THC Salve for Inflammation and Pain. Back and Knees Please! Pain and inflammation know no age boundaries. At 34 with a whole lot more, her back and knees are supposed to carry through the day. If you’re like Chassity, sometimes you need a bit more relief. After an accident, she needed 800 mg of Ibuprofen just to get through the day, and now she is looking for an alternative to a pill. Listen t...

Arthritis & Inflammation. How to Tame the Beasts. Are you one of them? An estimated 54 million Americans currently suffer from debilitating arthritis1. Do you know someone who might benefit from hearing about alternatives like cannabis and CBD as a treatment? What else? Arthritis is often and unfortunately accompanied by other conditions such as pain and sleeplessness while the opioids prescribed...

Have you ever been to a ‘Cannabis Curious Club’ meeting? What questions would you ask? This past weekend, it was a packed house at The Brookwood where a group of people gave themselves permission to be ‘cannabis curious’ and they came together to learn and share stories. It was a diverse group of young (50s), older (80s), grandmas, grandpas, white, black, single people, and couples – and they all...

You have SO MANY questions about the basics of cannabis? What is CBD? What is THC? Many of our listeners are asking for ‘just the basics’ about cannabis and this episode is dedicated to giving you the high-level overview of CBD, THC, and why they are the king and queen of the cannabis plant. Remember, it is not about getting high. It’s about getting better: Better Sleep, Better Relief, Better Qual...

Need help to understand if cannabis can work for you? Got basic questions? Want detailed answers? Listen to learn about a national Nurse Hotline with Registered Nurses trained in cannabis medicine and therapeutics. Katherine Golden, Founder & CEO of Leaf411 will tell you all about why this hotline is so important and how you can use it today. The hotline is free, and there is a trove of additional...

So, you have chronic pain from an injury and want to try some cannabis salve or cream but don’t know what kind, which formulation or even where to get it. Listen and get some ideas from a former trial lawyer, self-admitted skeptic, and warrior athlete. Donald says he’s “skeptical of everything until evidence is presented to prove something!” which his wife solidly confirms. Who can blame him after...

You're planning to visit a cannabis dispensary, but don't know what to expect! “Scary,” “Exciting,” and “Intimidating” are words used to describe going to a cannabis dispensary. So many choices of products and such colorful packaging that it can look like a candy store… but it’s not! In this episode, we hear from Alexis who is a retail specialist and lead trainer at one of Hawaii’s premiere medica...

You have got to hear this story! Before the age of 50, Glorimar was taking over 22 prescriptions (including opioids, Fentanyl, muscle relaxers & hormone patches) for conditions like Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Endometriosis, vascular necrosis of the bones, Sciatica, pinched nerves and more. She endured over 20 surgeries on her spine, wrists and elbows and was in constant pain and sleep deprived. Accordin...

Do you need to fall asleep faster or stay asleep longer? We all want better sleep!? Today we hear from Jackie, a Leukemia patient, who tells her story about how medical cannabis helps her to relax, shut out the daily noise, and to sleep better. But before her story, we review two (2) scientific studies and the statistics on how people are improving their sleep with cannabis. It’s a big deal as up...

Episode 004: Meet Darlene, a spicy and active adult, who discovered marijuana later in life. She prefers gummies to smoking and wants to laugh and be happy, but not too high and paranoid. Like many of us, Darlene has experienced the long-delayed effect of THC gummies and edibles, and when it hit her after 2-hours she didn’t like it. She has learned to start with a low dose, go slow, and now she st...

Episode 003: Cannabis Wellness for Baby Boomers: Stories and Tips from Shelley in Michigan Shelley is a 64-year-old baby boomer who joins Steve of The Cannabis Wellness Group and Grandma and Gummies podcast to talk about the safe and effective use of cannabis. She shares that she experimented with smoking cannabis in the past, but has recently learned about the benefits of using topical treatments...

Episode 002: Can you explain the difference between CBD and THC? What gets you high? Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader when it comes to Cannabis? Well, you will be and you should be. In simple and easy-to-understand terms, learn the basics of cannabis including the difference between CBD and THC, Hemp vs. Marijuana, where it is legal, why gummies can be so deliciously dangerous, the most common wa...

Episode 001: Why create a fun, educational podcast with real-life cannabis stories and products for safe and effective cannabis use? Well, if you or someone you know have ever eaten too many 'yummy gummies' or too much of what some describe as that ‘special brownie’ then you’ll want to listen in. We’ll take you on a journey of storytelling by people that have experienced the good, bad, and medicin...