What does mindful cannabis use look like in our later years?

In this episode of Living the Green, cannabis nurse Abi Amirdash and therapist Michal Cohen, LCSW turn their attention to our kūpuna, Hawaiʻi's beloved elders. Drawing on Abi's background in geriatrics, they explore how older adults are using cannabis for chronic pain,

arthritis, sleep, and appetite, and what intentional, mindful use looks like later in life. They discuss dosing considerations for aging bodies, navigating stigma among older generations, easing reliance on pharmaceuticals, and the role of the plant in comfort, dignity, and quality of life at every age.

Whether you're a kūpuna, a caregiver, or family supporting an elder, this is a compassionate conversation about aging well, on your own terms.

🌸 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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🌈 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

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