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It’s been over 23 years since the FDA last approved a PTSD-specific treatment. Pretty wild when you consider the breakthroughs in innovation we’ve witnessed during that same timeframe. In brighter news, however, the FDA has just approved a potentially groundbreaking study to explore cannabis as a treatment for PTSD in veterans. This study could pave the way for better mental health solutions for the 1.1 million U.S. veterans impacted by PTSD. Funded by Michigan’s Veteran Marijuana Research Grant Program, the research focuses on 320 veterans using high-THC cannabis flower. Why does this matter? Cannabis is still classified as a Schedule I drug, meaning no federal recognition of its medical use—yet. If successful, this study could shift perspectives, policies, and treatment options for PTSD. It’s an exciting step forward, but the process of bringing these findings to patients will take time. Only time will tell, but it’s certainly a positive step forward.

If there is one thing you could do for me this week, it’s this… Give yourself some grace. We are all our own worst critics. Hold yourself accountable, but do so with compassion. Have a great week team!

A not so gentle reminder that you have absolutely no clue what someone is going through. Quick to pass judgment? Stop. Trouble being patient? Do better. Find it hard to be kind? Fix yourself. Happy Saturday, folks!

Here’s what I believe… When you make the right decisions for yourself, you’re more likely to do the same for others. Alternatively, when you’re a liability to yourself, you become a liability to others. Moral of the story… Keep On Stacking Wins

Just a friendly reminder… …same team. It’s easy to sew divisiveness. It’s difficult to unify despite our differences. We need more people taking the path less traveled. ????

I’m proud of you for voting. But I’m not THAT proud of you! Stay classy, my friends. ????

Boredom is a gift. Do something good with it. ????

CHALLENGE: Stop and say 3 nice things about yourself. Then repeat often. ????

Money is great. Contentment is better. (it’s okay to want what you have) ????

Sit with it. Sit with it. Sit with it. Sit with it. Even though you want to run. Even though it's heavy and difficult. Even though you're not quite sure of the way through. Healing happens by feeling. ????