Ep 133. In today's solo episode, I'm breaking down how I went from relying on cannabis daily for just shy of 10 years, to giving it up almost entirely. I'm discussing the two questions I had to ask myself to start this journey: who am I when everything else is stripped away (and what am I willing to do to meet her), and who am I when I let the pain I'm avoiding change me? I'll be sharing the pros and cons – including the way this plant initially supported me, the confusion between its role in stress relief and helping us put off changing stressful conditions, tools I used during the quitting period, Traditional Chinese Medicine's view of habitual use, why this plant helps us to access our creativity, and how to believe that you can still be creative without it. Lastly, I'm sharing my relationship with the plant today and whether or not it still has a place in my life.
HERE'S THE JUICE
Olivia's personal journey with cannabis from day one through her decade-long reliance, all the way to making her decision to quit
How the nature of cannabis is dissociative, which can be beneficial for certain conditions with a fine line of becoming maladaptive
Why a desire to use cannabis or any other substance is really your nervous system seeking safety and how to have immense compassion for yourself
How cannabis can become a crutch for socializing and connecting with people
Traditional Chinese Medicine's interesting take on cannabis use
Olivia's top tools for quitting cannabis and how to navigate withdrawal symptoms
Why your "addictive personality" may actually be an element of your giftedness
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