Cannabis is having a wellness moment. But is it a legitimate mental health tool—or just a new way to avoid our feelings?
Today’s users aren’t who they used to be. They’re CEOs. Athletes using it for sleep and recovery. People with anxiety trying to get off benzos. Moms who’d rather have an edible than drink three glasses of wine.
I’m joined today by Peter Barsoom, founder of 1906—a company making cannabis products designed to help people achieve specific states of mind. We talk about how low-dose, purpose-driven cannabis is becoming part of daily routines for people who never would’ve touched weed in the past.
We discuss:
- Whether cannabis can actually support mental health.
- What the research says about microdosing THC.
- Why so many people are replacing alcohol with cannabis.
- The line between emotional regulation and emotional avoidance.
I also share my own experience with weed: how I used it early in life, how I’ve started experimenting with it again, and how I’ve pretty much stopped drinking this past year.
If you’ve ever wondered whether cannabis is helping you—or just numbing you—this conversation is for you.
Xxoo Darcy
REFERENCES/RESOURCES
www.alternativescounseling.com
https://www.askdrdarcy.com/podcast-resources/
CREDITS
“We Need To Talk With Dr. Darcy Sterling” is a Sterling Standard Production. Editing and sound engineering by Bart Migal. Our theme music is by Trending Music. Special thanks to Amanda Cristiani and Robyn Jaenchen.
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