Is Weed the New Wellness Tool—or Just the New Bottle of Wine?
Cannabis has come a long way since the War on Drugs.
It’s no longer just the domain of college kids and Deadheads. Today’s weed users include professionals, CEOs, and moms who’d rather pop a low-dose edible than down a few glasses of wine. But is cannabis actually a mental health tool—or are we just rebranding avoidance as self-care?
That’s the conversation we’re having in today’s episode of We Need To Talk.
Because for all the buzz (pun intended) around cannabis wellness, the science behind it is still unfolding. And the truth? It’s complicated.
Yes, cannabis can help with anxiety, sleep, and mood—but it can also backfire, especially in high doses or with chronic use. It can calm your nervous system, or dysregulate it. It all depends on the dose, the delivery method, and why you’re using it in the first place.
To help us separate fact from fantasy, I’m joined by Peter Barsoom, CEO of 1906, a company at the forefront of low-dose, purpose-driven cannabis. Peter’s products are designed to help users achieve specific emotional states—without the stereotypical high.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Whether cannabis can actually support mental health.
- What the research says about microdosing THC.
- Why so many people are replacing alcohol with cannabis.
- The line between emotional regulation and emotional avoidance.
Plus, I share a bit about my own experience with cannabis.
If you’ve ever been curious about whether weed could actually support your mental health—or worried that it’s just another way we check out—this one’s for you.
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