Creativity and cannabis, breaking the stigma of medical cannabis with Lisa Nguyen of Astrid.

Inside this episode of Process the Podcast, we speak to the creator of Australia's first female-lead dispensary, offering legal access to cannabis. We learn about the inspiration behind the dispensary's design and we hear about the struggle to start her business during COVID, and rejection in the medical profession because they "thought she was a drug dealer". We take a deep dive and learn more about the state of cannabis use in Australia, the importance of getting to know doctors and dispensaries, and the personalised nature of the industry. We chat about the different strains of cannabis, the effects they have on individuals, and how their dispensary specialises in understanding patients' needs and preferences. We also learn about the endocannabinoid system in the human body and how cannabis works to counteract deficiencies. Overall, we better understand the cannabis industry and the personal touches that make it unique.

I hope you love this episode with Lisa! To learn more about Astrid, visit the website here.

You can find them on Instagram here.

If you or someone you know are finding it difficult to manage issues as a result of drug use, You can find help on the Drug Help website or by calling the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015. You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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