In this episode, Steph and Stacy talk about how they met at a retreat by ReThink Breast Cancer an organization that supports young breast cancer survivors. They connected thanks to the ability to have a conversation about medical cannabis. They walk us through their journey to learning about the issues they faced while accessing medical cannabis as young breast cancer patients. Learn about how Stacy and Steph met at a Breast Cancer Retreat called "Stretch, Heal, Grow" from ReThink Breast Cancer. They discuss recreational cannabis versus medical cannabis and get real about some facts. Steph and Stacy dive into the world of breast cancer and oncology, mindset as a cancer patient, and advocating for our own health. They discuss their personal use of medical cannabis and naturopathic care, focusing on the personalized experience as a patient. They discuss their own medications and possible drug-drug interactions, as well as why they titled the podcast “A Tincture of Time”. Learn more about their roles in the creation of EduCanNation, a nonprofit organization that supports cannabis educators in Canada. They discuss alcohol briefly and how it is contraindicated for cancer patients. Steph and Stacy have increased their quality of life after breast cancer treatment with plant medicine! Find out how! Resources: www.educannation.info https://rethinkbreastcancer.com https://osher.ucsf.edu/patient-care/patient-care-team/donald-abrams https://pcnm.ca/dr-brenda-tapp/ https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/alcohol-breast-cancer-risk-what-to-know.h30Z1591413.html Steph and I welcome our listeners to reach out to us directly. We are here to help and support you on your cannabis health journey. You can reach us at: Website: A Tincture of Time Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aTinctureOfTime.podcast Instagram: atinctureoftime.podcast Steph's Instagram: thatcannabislady Stacy's Instagram: cannadent.ca Email: atinctureoftimepodcast@gmail.com We want to spend some time with you, our listeners, via live Zoom stream or IN PERSON in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada. Join us on Patreon as A TOT Podcast for our brand new Community group called The Green Heart Club: Women, Weed, and Wellness. The Green Heart Club is a safe and supportive community for women and those who identify as women. We discuss cannabis education, share personal experiences, and meet like-minded people enjoying the benefits of cannabis as medicine. Discuss, share, meet - for less than the cost of one cannabis-infused beverage per month! You'll get access to more educational content and time with us! Check out: https://www.patreon.com/ATinctureofTime DaVinci Vaporizers: Cannabis is not just a vehicle for THC. Get the best experience from the terpenes by using a dry herb vaporizer (at the proper temperature) to maximize the effect. We are excited to join the DaVinci team and offer our listeners and clients a great device at an exceptional value. DaVinci provides an outstanding experience with advanced technologies that medical patients appreciate. https://shrsl.com/34dkq Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening! Music composed and performed by Dave Bobak. Stacy and Steph share their story of accessing medical cannabis as breast cancer patients. As co-founders of EduCanNation, a Canadian nonprofit organization that provides evidence-based cannabis education and supports certified cannabis educators, Steph and Stacy share the knowledge they have learned as certified cannabis educators to help advocate for the patient and the plant. Their stories of staying positive and hopeful despite the hardship of a breast cancer diagnosis, helps to remind us that we are always stronger than we think we are. *The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only, it is not medical advice. We are certified cannabis educators, we are not medical doctors. Steph and I recommend that you speak directly to a medical cannabis educator or a medical healthcare practitioner who is trained in cannabis medicine prior to experimenting with cannabis for medicinal purposes. The topics and statements discussed are based on our research and experience and have not been evaluated by any regulatory body.
