7. Body Image & Eating

7. Body Image & Eating

It's good to be back! Today's episode reflects on my current struggles and why I've been away. I also speak on body image and eating struggles as I've been ready to talk about it for some time, and it's been weighing on me heavily. This isn't an easy topic to chat about. It can make me feel uncomfortable and guilty for some of the intrusive thoughts I have. However, knowing many of us struggle with the same issues can be comforting. This is the human experience. We only grow by stepping into our power and speaking our truth. I hope you all enjoy this raw and laidback episode!

6. All About Cannabis

In today's episode all about cannabis, we will be diving into the history of the plant, war on drugs, and current research being conducted. I encourage an open mind when approaching this episode. I hope you learned something new or just enjoyed listening. 

History of Plant: 

https://www.scielo.br/j/rbp/a/ZcwCkpVxkDVRdybmBGGd5NN/?lang=en 

https://www.history.com/news/why-the-u-s-made-marijuana-illegal 

https://theconversation.com/re-criminalizing-cannabis-is-worse-than-1930s-reefer-madness-89821 

Environmental Benefits of Hemp: 

https://eap.mcgill.ca/CPH_3.htm 

https://www.ndsn.org/feb97/hemp.html

Research Papers Referenced: 

Bergamaschi, M. M., Costa Queiroz, R. H., Nisihara Chagas, M. H., Chaves Gomes de Oliveira, D., Spinosa De Martinis, B., Kapczinski, F., . . . Crippa, J. A. (2011). Cannabidiol reduces the anxiety induced by simulated public speaking in treatment-naïve social phobia patients. Neuropsychopharmacology, 36, 1219-1226. doi:10.1038/npp.2011.6 

Crippa, J. A., et al. (2011). Neural basis of anxiolytic effects of cannabidiol (CBD) in generalized social anxiety disorder: a preliminary report. Psychopharmacology, 25(1), 121-130. doi:10.1177/0269881110379283 

Shannon, S., Lewis, N., Lee, H., & Hughes, S. (2019). Cannabidiol in anxiety and sleep: a large case series. The Permanente Journal, 23. https://doi.org/10.7812/TPP/18-041

Appalachian Standard CBD: https://appalachianstandard.com

5. My Religion Experience & The Spirit World

In this episode of the Love Your Existence Podcast, I discuss some mental battles and struggles I've been experiencing lately. I also explain my experience with the Lutheran Church and what I choose to believe about death and the "afterlife" now. In order to give a better understanding of my beliefs, I share some ideas from the book Journey of Souls by Dr. Michael Newton. Please be kind and believe in whatever feels good for you :)

4. Forgiveness

In today's episode, I discuss the true definition of forgiveness and why it is important. I feel the purpose of forgiveness is often misunderstood and causes people to choose not to forgive. I talk about why we should choose to forgive and the notion that "hurt people hurt people." I also touch on some personal experiences of forgiving myself and others. Let me know if you enjoyed this episode by DMing me on TikTok @loveyourexistence333 :)

3. The Mystery of Sleep & Dreams

Today we are discussing the mystery that surrounds sleep and dreams. I get into why we sleep, how sleep has changed over time, dream theories, and common dream themes. I share some of my own sleep/dream experiences and my recent encounter with sleep paralysis. If you feel like sharing your own experiences with me, DM me on TikTok @loveyourexistence333!