Mental Health Booster

Hello Listener, Did you know that the power of smiling is real?You can smile yourself happy, The University of Kansas found that smiling reduced tension and helped the body manage stress reactions. This study links smiling to lower blood pressure and the University of Cardiff in Wales did a study on the effects of Botox and how the paralysis of the frown muscles can actually make people happier overall. This isn’t an episode about cosmetic injections though. Today Mika wants to encourage you to smile, to hug yourself and to celebrate your successes, however small.So go ahead and smile, acknowledge your wins.Our strain pairing is called TGIF and comes from Xscape and boasts a THC level of 16-24%. This sativa dominant strain is not known to cause drowsiness but as usual, if are considering using cannabis as a medical treatment we advise you first consult a physician.Xscape selections can be found at Fire & Flower stores.Follow Mika on Instagram at @cannabislovesus or The Her(B) Life at @the_herblife for news and updates. Subscribe to our email list and get notifications of new episodes as they become available. Learn about Free and get more information about each strain from Solei by checking out the Solei Facebook page and on the website.When she isn’t recording guided meditations, Mika Unterman helps producers and brands bring their cannabis derived products to market. She is passionate in advances in cannabis discoveries and legislation and always has her finger on the pulse of the industry. Having spent time coaching cannabis users as a community manager, Mika has a deep understanding of consumer needs and product choices. Armed with this knowledge, she works on product development and commercialization at MediPharm Labs Corp.Music Credit: Lobo LocoProduced by Her(B) Life and Blue Dream MediaExecutive Producer is Gill Polard

Hello Listener,In this episode we want to focus on self deprecation AKA shit talking yourself. It’s easy for us to focus on the negative, rather than the positive. Why is that? Why do we do that to ourselves?The beast of self deprecation can make us feel small and anxious but what we really need is love and comfort. It’s ok to not be perfect. It’s ok to fail. We are more than a single moment in our lives. We need to learn to forgive ourselves for the past.Today’s strain pairing is Luna (AKA Banana Split) from Aurora and can be found at most Fire & Flower locations. We choose this strain because it is a sativa dominant cross that comes in at under 15% THC. Sometimes too much THC can lead to anxiety and anxiety can lead to feeling powerless and down on yourself - which is exactly what today’s meditation is trying to avoid.We particularly like this strain for long days when we need to be productive and level headed. Banana Split provides just the right amount of warm fuzzy with a dash of calm.Follow Mika on Instagram at @cannabislovesus or The Her(B) Life at @the_herblife for news and updates. Subscribe to our email list and get notifications of new episodes as they become available.When she isn’t recording guided meditations, Mika Unterman helps producers and brands bring their cannabis derived products to market. She is passionate in advances in cannabis discoveries and legislation and always has her finger on the pulse of the industry. Having spent time coaching cannabis users as a community manager, Mika has a deep understanding of consumer needs and product choices. Armed with this knowledge, she works on product development and commercialization at MediPharm Labs Corp.Music Credit: Lobo LocoEdited by Gill PolardProduced by Her(B) Life and Blue Dream MediaExecutive Producer is Gill Polard

Join us for a quick recharge and let Mika’s soothing voice calm and centre you.Follow Mika on Instagram at @cannabislovesus or The Her(B) Life at @the_herblife for news and updates. Subscribe to our email list and get notifications of new episodes as they become available.When she isn’t recording guided meditations, Mika Unterman helps producers and brands bring their cannabis derived products to market. She is passionate in advances in cannabis discoveries and legislation and always has her finger on the pulse of the industry. Having spent time coaching cannabis users as a community manager, Mika has a deep understanding of consumer needs and product choices. Armed with this knowledge, she works on product development and commercialization at MediPharm Labs Corp.Music Credit: Lobo LocoEdited by Gill PolardProduced by Her(B) Life and Blue Dream MediaExecutive Producer is Gill Polard

Hello listener, In today’s meditation Mika reminds us that there is a divine light in all of us. You carry your own light and it costs nothing to share it with another. Breath deeply and take a moment for yourself today.Our strain suggestion is a CBD dominant selection from Solei, Free is a Sativa-Hybrid that gives you a comfortable body experience. Like a day at the spa but without the hefty bill.CBD strains are gaining recognition as potentially suitable treatments for multiple anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD and social anxiety disorder. The Journal of Psychopharmacology published a study in 2011 on CBD and its effects on social anxiety disorder where participants were given either an oral dose of 400 milligrams of CBD or a placebo. The results showed that those who took the CBD dose experienced overall reduced anxiety levels.Before starting any treatment, you should talk to your doctor. CBD is generally considered safe, however, some people who take CBD may experience side effects, including:gastrointestinal discomfortsleeping difficultiesmood changesdry mouthdizzinessfatigueFollow Mika on Instagram at @cannabislovesus or The Her(B) Life at @the_herblife for news and updates. Subscribe to our email list and get notifications of new episodes as they become available. Learn about Free and get more information about each strain from Solei by checking out the Solei Facebook page and on the website.When she isn’t recording guided meditations, Mika Unterman helps producers and brands bring their cannabis derived products to market. She is passionate in advances in cannabis discoveries and legislation and always has her finger on the pulse of the industry. Having spent time coaching cannabis users as a community manager, Mika has a deep understanding of consumer needs and product choices. Armed with this knowledge, she works on product development and commercialization at MediPharm Labs Corp.Music Credit: Lobo LocoProduced by Her(B) Life and Blue Dream MediaExecutive Producer is Gill Polard

The Mental Health Booster is a new podcast from The Her(B) Life.Host Mika Unterman leads us through short guided meditations and breathing exercises to help us stay focused, regain clarity and find peace and self love in this hectic world.Join us for a quick recharge and let Mika’s soothing voice calm and centre you.Follow Mika on Instagram at @cannabislovesus or The Her(B) Life at @the_herblife for news and updates. Subscribe to our email list and get notifications of new episodes as they become available.When she isn’t recording guided meditations, Mika Unterman helps producers and brands bring their cannabis derived products to market. She is passionate in advances in cannabis discoveries and legislation and always has her finger on the pulse of the industry. Having spent time coaching cannabis users as a community manager, Mika has a deep understanding of consumer needs and product choices. Armed with this knowledge, she works on product development and commercialization at MediPharm Labs Corp.Music Credit: Lobo LocoEdited by Gill PolardProduced by Her(B) Life and Blue Dream MediaExecutive Producer is Gill Polard