Living the Green

Smoking, Edibles, and Topicals: What’s the Optimal Consumption Method?

Smoke it, eat it, or apply it — does it make a difference? In this episode of Living the Green, cannabis nurse Abi Amirdash and therapist Michal Cohen, LCSW break down the science behind every major consumption method. From onset time to absorption, dry herb vaporizers to topicals, they explore how your body processes cannabis differently depending on how you use it and why the right method might not be what you think. 🌸 Meet Your Hosts Michal Cohen, LCSW Psychotherapist, mindfulness guide, and psychedelic facilitator with over two decades of experience supporting people in healing trauma and deepening self-understanding. Based in Hawai‘i, Michal integrates trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness practices with a harm reduction lens inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté. → Instagram: @the_take_a_trip_therapist → Website: www.therapywithmichal.com [http://www.therapywithmichal.com] Abir “Abi” Amirdash, APRN Cannabis nurse practitioner & advocate, integrative health leader, and founder of Pakaloha Care Clinic. Abi bridges science with spirituality through two decades in medicine, from oncology to geriatrics to cannabis medicine, helping people reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom. → Instagram: @pakalohacareclinic → Website: www.pakalohacare.com [http://www.pakalohacare.com] 💬 Connect with Living the Green → Instagram: @livingthegreen.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/livingthegreen.podcast] → YouTube: @LivingtheGreenPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@LivingtheGreenPodcast/] → Email: livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com [livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com] 🌈 Work with Us Whether you’re curious about mindful cannabis use, seeking therapeutic support, or wanting guidance on your holistic health path, Abi and Michal each offer their own specialized services from personalized cannabis dosing recommendations and education to integrative therapy and expert subject-matter talks. For more details, please visit: → Michal’s Offerings: www.therapywithmichal.com [http://www.therapywithmichal.com] → Abir’s Practice: www.pakalohacare.com [http://www.pakalohacare.com] ✨ If You Loved This Episode… Please subscribe, leave a review, or share Living the Green with a friend. Your support helps us reach more people who are ready to live with more intention, balance, and high vibes.

Is Cannabis a Spiritual Tool? Meditation, Mindfullness, & the Sacred Side of the Plant

What is the connection between cannabis and spirituality? In this episode of Living the Green, we explore the spiritual side of cannabis, including its historical use in religious traditions, meditation, mindfulness, self-reflection, and connection to nature. We also discuss intentional cannabis use, altered states of consciousness, and psychedelic cannabis journeys with a therapist. If you’ve ever wondered whether cannabis can deepen spiritual practice or help you feel more connected to yourself, this conversation is for you. 🌸 Meet Your Hosts Michal Cohen, LCSW Psychotherapist, mindfulness guide, and psychedelic facilitator with over two decades of experience supporting people in healing trauma and deepening self-understanding. Based in Hawai‘i, Michal integrates trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness practices with a harm reduction lens inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté. → Instagram: @the_take_a_trip_therapist → Website: www.therapywithmichal.com [http://www.therapywithmichal.com] Abir “Abi” Amirdash, APRN Cannabis nurse practitioner & advocate, integrative health leader, and founder of Pakaloha Care Clinic. Abi bridges science with spirituality through two decades in medicine, from oncology to geriatrics to cannabis medicine, helping people reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom. → Instagram: @pakalohacareclinic → Website: www.pakalohacare.com [http://www.pakalohacare.com] 🌿 Mentioned in This Episode * Psychedelic Cannabis: Breaking the Gate by Daniel McQueen, MA * Ganja Yoga by Dee Dussault * Breathe: Your Guide to Cannabis, Yoga, and Spirituality by Bre Wolfe * Cannabis and Spirituality: An Explorer’s Guide to an Ancient Plant Spirit Ally - Edited by Stephen Gray 💬 Connect with Living the Green → Instagram: @livingthegreen.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/livingthegreen.podcast] → YouTube: @LivingtheGreenPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@LivingtheGreenPodcast/] → Email: livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com [livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com] 🌈 Work with Us Whether you’re curious about mindful cannabis use, seeking therapeutic support, or wanting guidance on your holistic health path, Abi and Michal each offer their own specialized services from personalized cannabis dosing recommendations and education to integrative therapy and expert subject-matter talks. For more details, please visit: → Michal’s Offerings: www.therapywithmichal.com [http://www.therapywithmichal.com] → Abir’s Practice: www.pakalohacare.com [http://www.pakalohacare.com] ✨ If You Loved This Episode… Please subscribe, leave a review, or share Living the Green with a friend. Your support helps us reach more people who are ready to live with more intention, balance, and high vibes.

Does Cannabis Help With Sleep? The Nervous System Connection

Sleep can feel elusive when the mind won’t slow down and the body won’t soften. In this episode, we explore cannabis and sleep through a trauma-informed, harm-reduction lens discussing insomnia, anxiety, the nervous system, and where cannabis may help or fall short. An honest, compassionate conversation about rest, regulation, and real-world experience. 🌸 Meet Your Hosts Michal Cohen, LCSW Psychotherapist, mindfulness guide, and psychedelic facilitator with over two decades of experience supporting people in healing trauma and deepening self-understanding. Based in Hawai‘i, Michal integrates trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness practices with a harm reduction lens inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté. → Instagram: @the_take_a_trip_therapist → Website: www.therapywithmichal.com [http://www.therapywithmichal.com] Abir “Abi” Amirdash, APRN Cannabis nurse practitioner & advocate, integrative health leader, and founder of Pakaloha Care Clinic. Abi bridges science with spirituality through two decades in medicine, from oncology to geriatrics to cannabis medicine, helping people reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom. → Instagram: @pakalohacareclinic → Website: www.pakalohacare.com [http://www.pakalohacare.com] 💬 Connect with Living the Green → Instagram: @livingthegreen.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/livingthegreen.podcast] → YouTube: @LivingtheGreenPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@LivingtheGreenPodcast/] → Email: livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com [livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com] 🌈 Work with Us Whether you’re curious about mindful cannabis use, seeking therapeutic support, or wanting guidance on your holistic health path, Abi and Michal each offer their own specialized services from personalized cannabis dosing recommendations and education to integrative therapy and expert subject-matter talks. For more details, please visit: → Michal’s Offerings: www.therapywithmichal.com [http://www.therapywithmichal.com] → Abir’s Practice: www.pakalohacare.com [http://www.pakalohacare.com] ✨ If You Loved This Episode… Please subscribe, leave a review, or share Living the Green with a friend. Your support helps us reach more people who are ready to live with more intention, balance, and high vibes. This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. Filmed & recorded in Honolulu, HI.

Can Cannabis Help with Cancer? Benefits, Risks, and What Patients Should Know

Cannabis and cancer are two words that carry both controversy and hope. In this heartfelt episode, Michal and Abi bridge science, story, and spirituality to explore how cannabis can support those facing cancer. They discuss how cannabinoids can help with symptoms, and share stories of real-world healing. You’ll also hear why communication between patients and medical providers about cannabis remains so vital. 🌱 Whether you’re a healthcare professional, caregiver, or survivor, this episode sheds compassionate light on a topic often left in the shadows. 🌸 Meet Your Hosts Michal Cohen, LCSW Psychotherapist, mindfulness guide, and psychedelic facilitator with over two decades of experience supporting people in healing trauma and deepening self-understanding. Based in Hawai‘i, Michal integrates trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness practices with a harm reduction lens inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté. → Instagram: @the_take_a_trip_therapist → Website: www.therapywithmichal.com [http://www.therapywithmichal.com] Abir “Abi” Amirdash, APRN Cannabis nurse practitioner & advocate, integrative health leader, and founder of Pakaloha Care Clinic. Abi bridges science with spirituality through two decades in medicine, from oncology to geriatrics to cannabis medicine, helping people reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom. → Instagram: @pakalohacareclinic → Website: www.pakalohacare.com [http://www.pakalohacare.com] 🌿 Mentioned in This Episode References: https://bit.ly/3LDFfuP [https://bit.ly/3LDFfuP] https://bit.ly/3LtikCj [https://bit.ly/3LtikCj] https://bit.ly/4aSKgtN [https://bit.ly/4aSKgtNhttps://bit.ly/49zltJ2] https://bit.ly/49zltJ2 [https://bit.ly/4aSKgtNhttps://bit.ly/49zltJ2] 💬 Connect with Living the Green → Instagram: @livingthegreen.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/livingthegreen.podcast] → YouTube: @LivingtheGreenPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@LivingtheGreenPodcast/] → Email: livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com [livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com] 🌈 Work with Us Whether you’re curious about mindful cannabis use, seeking therapeutic support, or wanting guidance on your holistic health path, Abi and Michal each offer their own specialized services from personalized cannabis dosing recommendations and education to integrative therapy and expert subject-matter talks. For more details, please visit: → Michal’s Offerings: www.therapywithmichal.com [http://www.therapywithmichal.com] → Abir’s Practice: www.pakalohacare.com [http://www.pakalohacare.com] ✨ If You Loved This Episode… Please subscribe, leave a review, or share Living the Green with a friend. Your support helps us reach more people who are ready to live with more intention, balance, and high vibes.

Does Cannabis Help ADHD? Mindful Use, Stigma & Real-Life Perspective

ADHD and Cannabis: Releasing the Stigma Is cannabis a distraction or a doorway to focus? In this episode of Living the Green, therapist Michal Cohen, LCSW, and cannabis nurse Abir “Abi” Amirdash dive into the complex relationship between ADHD and cannabis. From dopamine to mindfulness, they explore how intentional use can turn chaos into clarity. 🌸 Meet Your Hosts Michal Cohen, LCSW Psychotherapist, mindfulness guide, and psychedelic facilitator with over two decades of experience supporting people in healing trauma and deepening self-understanding. Based in Hawai‘i, Michal integrates trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness practices with a harm reduction lens inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté. → Instagram: @the_take_a_trip_therapist → Website: www.therapywithmichal.com [http://www.therapywithmichal.com] Abir “Abi” Amirdash, APRN Cannabis nurse practitioner & advocate, integrative health leader, and founder of Pakaloha Care Clinic. Abi bridges science with spirituality through two decades in medicine, from oncology to geriatrics to cannabis medicine, helping people reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom. → Instagram: @pakalohacareclinic → Website: www.pakalohacare.com [http://www.pakalohacare.com] 🌿 Mentioned in This Episode Learn more about ADHD: https://add.org/ [https://add.org/] ADHD & Therapy: Non-pharmacological interventions for adult ADHD: a systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32036811/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32036811/] ADHD & CUD: The prevalence of cannabis use disorder in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A clinical epidemiological meta-analysis. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38452637/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38452637/] Dr. Gabor Mate's Book - Scattered Minds: https://drgabormate.com/book/scattered-minds/ [https://drgabormate.com/book/scattered-minds/] 💬 Connect with Living the Green → Instagram: @livingthegreen.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/livingthegreen.podcast] → YouTube: @LivingtheGreenPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@LivingtheGreenPodcast/] → Email: livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com [livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com] 🌈 Work with Us Whether you’re curious about mindful cannabis use, seeking therapeutic support, or wanting guidance on your holistic health path, Abi and Michal each offer their own specialized services from personalized cannabis dosing recommendations and education to integrative therapy and expert subject-matter talks. For more details, please visit: → Michal’s Offerings: www.therapywithmichal.com [http://www.therapywithmichal.com] → Abir’s Practice: www.pakalohacare.com [http://www.pakalohacare.com] ✨ If You Loved This Episode… Please subscribe, leave a review, or share Living the Green with a friend. Your support helps us reach more people who are ready to live with more intention, balance, and high vibes.