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.

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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

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

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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

→ Abir’s Practice: www.pakalohacare.com

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This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. Filmed & recorded in Honolulu, HI.

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

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

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→ Instagram: @livingthegreen.podcast

→ YouTube: @LivingtheGreenPodcast

→ Email: 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

→ Abir’s Practice: 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.