The Origin Story
From Couch Time to The Cannabis Couch Every good story starts somewhere. Mine started with my dear friend Jeanie, almost 20 years ago. Jeanie and I would get together whenever we could. Before she came over, one of us would usually send the other a text or make a phone call and ask the question: […]
CANNABIS: THE PLANT THAT CAN HELP HEAL THE SOIL
What if the most misunderstood plant on Earth could help us heal the ground beneath our feet? When most people hear the word cannabis, they think about medicine, recreation, CBD, THC, or perhaps industrial hemp. But cannabis has another remarkable characteristic that deserves much more attention: Cannabis is a bioaccumulator. And that means this plant […]
EVERYTHING IN MODERATION
Everything in Moderation: Understanding THC and the Importance of Responsible Use Dedicated to my friend, Phyllis, whose thoughtful question today inspired this article. Thank you for reminding us that learning begins with curiosity. As a cannabis educator, one of the most important lessons I share is that cannabis is not simply about choosing the highest […]
UNDERSTANDING BENEFITS, RISKS, AND RESPONSIBLE USE
Welcome to The Cannabis Couch with GiGi Dawn, where cannabis education is about understanding the plant, respecting its power, and making informed choices.Cannabis is a complex plant that affects every person differently. A person’s genetics, brain chemistry, dosage, cannabinoid profile, terpene profile, and personal health history all play important roles in how cannabis may impact […]
CANNABIS VS PHARMACEUTICALS: Understanding the Difference
Cannabis is gaining recognition as a therapeutic option for some people living with chronic pain, inflammation, PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms, and nausea. Research and patient experiences suggest that cannabis may improve sleep and reduce nightmares for some people with PTSD, while others report reduced pain and an overall better quality of life. Some patients, […]
Real life experience from GiGi
What I Learned When I Ran Out For the past week or so, I’ve been without my usual 1:1 CBD gummies. I didn’t think much of it at first. Life got busy, and I figured I’d be fine without them for a while. Today, my body reminded me. The aching in my leg returned. The […]
High?? Or health?
Today I was told “if you have to get high to be happy, you should reevaluate you life.” In response I just have to recall yesterday.. I had an untold number of people come to me for guidance on cannabis use… (I am very proudly a cannabis educator). In my lifetime its been thousands that I’ve […]
Hello World!
Hello and welcome to The Cannabis Couch with GiGi D! I am a Cannabis Educator, here to talk about ALL things cannabis! With a lifetime of using cannabis medically, years of working directly with both medical cannabis patients and recreational cannabis users, and extensive experience in cannabis education, I am eager to engage in meaningful […]