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Join Dr. Dee and Shannon DeGrooms, the executive director of This Is Jane Project, in an inspiring episode of the CannaQueerious podcast. Shannon, a queer trauma survivor and cannabis advocate, shares her powerful journey from surviving personal traumas to leading a nonprofit that empowers women and non-binary trauma survivors. Learn about the importance of breaking the stigma around cannabis use for mental health, hear compelling personal stories, and discover the transformative power of community-driven initiatives like Healing Happy Hours. Tune in for insights on overcoming obstacles in cannabis advocacy, the role of diverse voices in healthcare reform, and the significance of corporate social responsibility in supporting these vital initiatives. #TraumaHealing #CannabisAdvocacy #MentalHealth #QueerVoices #ThisIsJaneProject*The views from our guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the CannaQueerious podcast.*TimeStamps:00:00 Introduction and Content Warning00:41 Meet Special Guest01:40 Shannon's Personal Journey03:43 The Impact of Trauma and Cannabis06:14 Changing Perceptions of Cannabis15:34 The Birth of This Is Jane Project24:10 Programs and Future Plans of TIJP34:34 Challenges Faced by Cannabis Patients37:22 Cannabis Education and Advocacy38:26 Cannabis Consumption41:29 Coming Out Stories50:02 Advice for Trauma Survivors56:08 Final Thoughts and FarewellCheck out our FREE Intro to Terpenes handout to get you started on your journey to canna-confidence! LINK: subscribepage.io/CannaQueeriousTerpsPlease Follow Us:Dr. Demetria "Dr. Dee" Bates:www.instagram.com/cannaqueeriousnpJabria "Bri Bri" Craft:www.instagram.com/craftedcancoachCannaqueerious Podcast:www.instagram.com/cannaqueeriouspodcastWebsite: https://thisisjaneproject.com/Instagram: @thisisjaneproject Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannondegrooms/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.degroomsAffiliates:Find Cannabis Coaching Institutewww.cannabiscoachinginstitue.comUSE CODE: CANNAQUEERIOUS for 10% off your tuitionFind Healer CBDhttps://healercbd.com/coupon/Bates20/?ref=192USE CODE: BATES20Cannabis Educators & Health Coaches:Find Crafted Cannabis:www.craftedcannabisllc.comFind Bates virtual Health & Consultants, LLC:https://www.batesvirtualhealth.comVirginia Residents Get Your Medical Card Today!Coupons and Discounts:We may earn a small compensation if you use our links that help support this podcast. Thank you for supporting us!