#414: Veterans' Right to Heal: Jenae Sergio on Cannabis, Mental Health & SB3 in Texas

In this episode of Cannabinoid Connect, we sit down with Jenae Sergio, Navy veteran and Director of Development at Grunt Style Foundation & Irreverent Warriors. Jenae shares her personal journey from homelessness to a distinguished federal career and now, a leading advocate for veteran mental health and access to alternative healing modalities, including cannabis.

She opens up about her own experience with Delta-9 THC for anxiety and the challenges veterans face with traditional VA mental health treatments, highlighting the alarming suicide rate among veterans. We delve into the ongoing fight against Texas SB3 and the crucial role veterans played in pushing back against attempts to ban hemp-derived products. Jenae discusses the importance of unity in advocacy, challenging outdated narratives around cannabis, and the exciting advancements in psychedelic therapies like psilocybin and ibogaine for veteran healing.

Tune in to hear how organizations like Grunt Style Foundation and Irreverent Warriors are actively supporting veterans nationwide through humor, camaraderie, and diverse healing programs. 

Key Takeaways:

• The personal journey of a veteran finding healing through cannabis

• The critical need for accessible and diverse mental health support for veterans. 

• The impact of veteran advocacy against legislative challenges like Texas SB3.

• The growing acceptance and potential of psychedelic-assisted therapies for trauma and mental health.

Connect with Jenae Sergio & Grunt Style Foundation:

• Jenae Sergio: @jenae_perfectlyfloored (all platforms)

• Grunt Style Foundation: gruntstylefoundation.org & @gruntstylefoundation (all platforms)

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