In this episode of Living the Green, cannabis nurse Abir “Abi” Amirdash and therapist Michal Cohen, LCSW, explore the connection between cannabis, food, and gut health. From the science behind the munchies to how cannabis affects appetite, digestion, and mindful eating, they break down what’s happening in the body and how to make more intentional choices when using cannabis.

🌸 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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