Navigating CBD: is a Weed Doula the Missing Piece? My Conversation with June Johnson

July 25, 2023

Today, my friends ... we are talking about … wait for it … WEED. CBD. THC. Why? Because I have noticed, as have many other friends who are my contemporaries … that at a certain point in life, alcohol stops being helpful as a method of winding down. For the longest time, I was able to have a nice glass of wine or cocktail to mark the end of the day … I would sip it and make dinner, and then go to sleep. No big deal. Now? It’s like my body has decided to go on strike. If I drink alcohol, I get terrible sleep, I instantly gain weight, and even just a single drink can make me feel like the bottom of the bird cage the next day. But here’s the thing: I don’t have positive associations with marijuana. I just don’t. And then, as fate would have it, I met today’s guest, June Johnson who is a WEED DOULA. Yes, you heard that right. June is here to teach us the *right* way to think about and navigate the world of CBD. June Johnson is an entrepreneur, model, and advocate. She is the founder of The Weed Doula, a self-care concierge that curates cannabis routines for her clients to seamlessly integrate cannabis into their lives for better living. She is also the Co-Founder of Collective High, a woman-owned company that creates unforgettable experiences with cannabis education, consumption, & culture at the forefront for the canna-confident & canna-connoisseur. Her mission is to make cannabis an exciting, accessible, & culture-forward experience for all and her goal is to create impactful changes & cultural representation within the fashion & cannabis spaces. Prior to producing cannabis events, June created successful events for brands such as Paul Smith, Hennessy, Moët & Chandon, Deleón Tequila, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Fred Segal, adidas, Shiekh Shoes, etc. Though she has experience in numerous verticals, she specializes in producing events in the fashion, cannabis, entertainment, art & culture scenes. She has produced parties for exclusive clients during NYFW, NBA All-Star, Outside Lands, & The Grammy's. But even with a bio as cool and compelling as that, what it doesn’t capture is June’s spirit. She is an angel on earth, and a blessing to everyone who knows her. I consider myself so lucky to have crossed her path, and I want to share her with you too. If you’d like to connect with June directly, which I highly recommend, book her at calendly.com/junejohnson; follow her on Instagram at @theweeddoula.com, and find her on her website theweeddoula.com.

Give It a Try.

July 25, 2023

A few months ago, I was once again feeling annoyed and frustrated with myself for not being consistent with my meditation practice. I have no excuse. I know the power of quieting the mind. I know the incredible benefits of a mediation practice. And yet.… Something different was called for. I decided that what I was craving was a little … structure. A little … novelty. A little … playbook. And so I created my very own meditation ritual, and I call it 4-4-4-4.

1) Listen To The Podcast Episode, And 2) Observe Yourself In Action. What Expectations Are You Saying “Yes” To Out Of a Mislabeled Sense Of “Guilt”?

July 25, 2023

Usually, when I hear a GREAT podcast episode I save it to include in my monthly roundup. But this particular episode of this particular podcast is so important, I just can’t sit on it until the end of the month. Drum roll … “How to Lose Half of Your Guilt,” episode 221 of the We Can Do Hard Things podcast. In this episode, Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle discuss and unpack a RADICAL concept from the brilliant Dr. Becky Kennedy. Here’s the concept …

Practice Canceling The Frother.

July 25, 2023

The other morning, I found myself standing still in my kitchen, mesmerized by the milk frother, frothing away on the countertop. Normally, I multitask, I unload the dishwasher, check my iPhone for any blowups. But for whatever reason, that morning I decided to just remain still and watch the frother do its thing. I was amazed by how that tiny little metal mechanism turned my flat, watery almond milk into a frothy fluff that was at least doubled in volume. In fact, it was growing so fluffy I worried it might go full Stay Puft Marshmallow Man on me, so I hit the “cancel” button. Immediately, the fluffy, frothing milk settled down, reducing in size. Relieved to have avoided a kitchen disaster, I suddenly noticed … the quiet.

Try To Enjoy Time, Even When It Feels Interminable, Or Fleeting.

July 25, 2023

I was out walking with my dog recently, enjoying a glorious summer morning. I was high as a kite on caffeine, taking in everything along our path with gratitude and wonder. In this heightened emotional state, I came upon a delightful little fairy garden someone had artfully planted in their front lawn. There was a painted rock in the mix, with the inscription: “ENJOY TIME” I stood there wondering, Is this a mistranslation from another language where they’re trying to say “It’s time to enjoy life!”? Or is it an intentional message, an exhortation that we ought to enjoy TIME itself??