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Episode 2.7: Cannabis and Mental Health with Kevnesha Boyd, LPCIn this episode of the CannaQueerious Podcast, hosts Dr. Dee and Bri welcome special guest Kevnesha Boyd, a licensed mental health therapist and cannabis advocate. They discuss the benefits of cannabis for mental health, PTSD and trauma, and how holistic practices can complement plant medicine. Kevnesha shares insights into the challenges faced in clinical spaces, the importance of intentional cannabis use, and her personal experiences in the cannabis industry. The conversation also covers the intersections of cannabis and systemic issues impacting the Black community. Tune in for a deep dive into cannabis education, advocacy, and personal stories of healing.*The views from our guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the CannaQueerious podcast.*TimeStamps:00:00 Welcome01:50 Meet: Kevnesha Boyd02:35 Cannabis and Mental Health04:15 Challenges and Misconceptions 06:15 Approaching Cannabis Use with Clients08:29 Therapist Perspectives on Cannabis Use20:52 Holistic Practices for Trauma and PTSD28:01 Yoga and Cannabis31:32 Daily Routines33:12 Understanding Terpenes and Cannabinoids38:12 Cannabis Legalization and Social Justice41:59 Mental Health in the Black Community47:42 Coming Out Stories and Cannabis50:20 Advice for Dealing with Trauma53:51 Final Thoughts Check out our FREE Intro to Terpenes handout to get you started on your journey to canna-confidence! 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/cannaqueeriouspodcastKevnesha Boyd, LPCInstagram: Kevnesha_LPCwww.Kevnesha.comwww.QualityCounselingCT.comAffiliates: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!#MentalHealth #CannabisCommunity #CannabisAdvocate #Therapists #CannabisAndMentalHealth #GenerationalTrauma #CannabisEducation #BlackHealing #Mindfulness #HolisticHealing #Therapy #Yoga #Meditation #TraumaRecovery