Happy Monday, everyone. It's Sophie. And a D. We're always looking for new ways to support you,

and we know firsthand how life can get in the way. So we've created five-minute episodes with

motivation from us and our great friends to keep you feeling ignited and inspired no matter what

life throws at you. Welcome to the Ignited Motivation podcast, mini episodes

every Monday. Listen while you brush your teeth. Or on your morning walk. And you'll never miss out

on the latest tips and tricks that are keeping us feeling motivated. Hi, I'm Danielle Simone Brand,

journalist, speaker, mother of two, and author of Weed Mom,

The Cana Curious Woman's Guide to Healthy Relaxation, Happy Parenting, and Chilling T.F.

You're listening to The Ignited Podcast, Motivation Mondays.

And today I'm going to talk to you about, not surprisingly, cannabis. But first, an

obligatory disclaimer that I'm not a doctor, and what I'm offering here isn't individualized

advice. So let's get down to it. Cannabis and motivation are not an obvious pairing for a lot

of people. We're many of us operating with these stoner stereotypes that says

that people who use cannabis are unmotivated, apathetic, couch-locked, lots of jokes and memes

about that. And really, that's what I used to believe. In fact, in my book, I tell what I call my

own unusual cannabis love story because in a nutshell,

I used to dislike it.

And that's because I didn't understand it.

And I didn't understand its complexity and nuance.

Now that I do, I love cannabis.

And I avail myself of it in many different circumstances.

So it's true, of course, that certain types of cannabis and

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