Podcast appearances and mentions of nikki lawley

While working as a pediatric nurse in October of 2016, Nikki Lawley of New York state experienced a traumatic brain injury that changed her life forever. She was off work and taking 16 pharmaceuticals daily and her health was so unbearable that she contemplated suicide until fate intervened and she discovered the health benefits of cannabis. Her journey from darkness to light is inspiring and a testament to the human spirit. Visit our website: CannabisHealthRadio.comFollow us on Facebook.Find us on Rumble.Buy NixT420 Odor Remover with this exclusive discount link for Cannabis Health Radio listeners.

Tonight on The PACE Radio Show - Guest_ Nikki Lawley

Join your host Clifton Pope as he is joined by special guest: Nikki Lawley aka Nikki and the plant. Our discussion will be based on how life can change in a second with no warning, no preparation, and boom just like that !! This message represents how Nikki Lawley's life of licensed practicing nurse became the patient after suffering a life changing traumatic brain injury !! We also dive into how cannabis saved her life which gave her back quality of life that she appreciate as an cannabis patient/advocate along with much more!!You don't want to miss out on this special edition of the HFWB Podcast Series !!Support the show

Sonja Rosario-Belliard is a New York cannabis advocate. She is the founder of both Rochester Women in Cannabis Association and Women+Weed Conference. Sonja shares with Joyce her story of healing from an opiate addiction, the work she is doing with supporting canna moms in her community, and why she is now committed to healing her community and advocating for plant medicine.Joyce also explains how she's learned to finally roll her own joints using a chopstick (watch on YouTube to see her) and gives a shout out to Thunder Walkers Smoke Currency Tour!  Thunder Walker is a cannabis advocate out of Oklahoma and she's got a tour bus equipped with a podcast studio and is travelling the country. She is connected to the Courage in Cannabis books and will be in Vegas in November at MJBiz Con – Joyce is hoping to do podcast from the bus!Topics Discussed(1:30) Joyce Rolling a Joint(3:40) House of Puff(4:20) Chopstick Joint Trick(7:07) Smoke Currency Tour!  Thunder Walker(9:00) Sonja Rosario-Belliard Introduction(9:50) NY Cannabis Legal Status(10:13) Rochester New York(11:02) Sonja's Canna Journey(17:01) Canna Mom Story(18:50) Talking to Kids About Cannabis(21:21) Nikki Lawley(22:00) Father Story(24:10) Rochester Women in Cannabis(24:28) Audio Intro(26:26) NY Medical Card Program(30:32) Mission of Rochester Women in Cannabis(33:45) Future Plans(35:35) Favorite Way to Consume(36:20) Best Way to Connect – Instagram and Rochester Women in CannabisThe Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin and Bella Jaffe for writing and performing TCMS theme music and Fortuna Design for creating TCMS website.    

https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USWhile working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016, I suffered both a traumatic brain (TBI) and whiplash injury to my neck. Due to this, I have been unable to work as a nurse ever since. My injury also comes with some debilitating symptoms, which include cognitive issues, chronic headaches, and severe neck pain. Cannabis helps alleviate my pain, bringing it from a 7/10 daily pain and down to a more tolerable 2 and 3. Other symptoms of my injury include impacted balance/coordination, visual impairment, and depression/anxiety.I live in Buffalo, NY and I actually travel to Canada every few weeks in order to access legal Canadian cannabis and medicate; it is my medical hiatus if you will. As I have a Canadian prescription for cannabis, I travel to Ontario where I have an address. While I do have a prescription in the state of NY and CA, the quality of Canadian cannabis is unmatched, especially the strains available to me through my Licensed producer.It aids with all my symptoms above and has truly given me a quality of life back. While I have been prescribed numerous,pharmaceutical drugs to treat my injury, most have had severely negative and damaging effects on me physically and emotionally, while cannabis helped me come of off these horrible medications.I had been a recreational consumer prior to my injury, but it is only since beginning to learn about cannabinoids and terpenes have I really been able to maximize and harness the benefits of my cannabis intake.https://www.nikkiandtheplant.org/http://linkedin.com/in/nikki-lawley https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

Nikki Lawley is a cannabis patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She discovered medical cannabis after experiencing a life-changing brain injury while working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016. Nikki is a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness, disability, and how cannabis can help improve quality of life.

Nikki Lawley is a cannabis patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She discovered medical cannabis after experiencing a life-changing brain injury while working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016. Nikki is a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness, disability, and how cannabis can help improve quality of life.

Nikki Lawley is a cannabis patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She discovered medical cannabis after experiencing a life-changing brain injury while working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016. Nikki is a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness, disability, and how cannabis can help improve quality of life.

When a Chronic Illness Takes Away Your Ability to Live Pain-Free & Comfortable, This Can Help!   What we have heard especially lately, is Cannabis has the potential to help many conditions. Today, our host Lori La Bey talks with Nikki Lawley who used cannabis for treating her symptoms of traumatic brain injury which she suffered while working as a pediatric nurse. Nikki is a thought leader in the cannabis space and is called upon to share her story often. Listen and learn from her personal insights. Learn: Why one nurse decided to try CBD when for years she was against it Hear the results she had Why she is now an advocate for CBD Symptoms and illnesses CBD can support Contraindications Research on cannabis Where you can go to learn more about CBD and cannabis How do you talk to your doctor about cannabis   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer's Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Fr8hwfUM3uzH8dMEkYrOE   Contact Nikki Lawley      Website  https://www.nikkiandtheplant.org/ Email  nikkilawley1@gmail.com Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8gIjFp_5cCEiwbTHBQXfrw Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/nikkiandtheplant/ Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/nikkiandtheplant/ LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-lawley-aa281517/   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Annie and Amanda have Nikki Lawley in the Hotbox. We catch up on the amazing work Nikki is doing and get deeper into the conversation about terpenes Listen to our first Interview with Nikki   Season 4 ep. 43 to learn more about Nikki's Journey.@NikkiandtheplantSupport the show

On this show, my friend in the industry is one of the authors in a great series of books called Courage in Cannabis - an anthology of inspiring stories written by heroes. Collected by Dr. Bridget Williams, MD. My buddy Nikki and I have been hangin out in the same science tribe for the past several years on LinkedIn but hadn't met yet. Of course I get real excited and she's got a compelling story! Come on in…. Texas Cannabis Collective Podcast - https://txcannaco.com/ NikkiAndThePlant.org. Anthony Mazo, M.D. Brevard Neuro Center (321) 733-2711 315 E. Nasa Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32901.     All opinions are my own and should not be mistaken as medical advice.   Here are some other helpful links as well: (1) Microdosing - https://healer.com/cbd-cannabis-dosage-guide-project-cbd-interview-with-dr-sulak/ (2) Concentrates - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29307505/ (3) Cannabis Helps Dementia Podcast - Anchor.FM/cannabishelpsdementia (4) Society of Cannabis Clinicians - https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/ (5) Take the Pledge - GreenTakeover.com (6) Handbook for Clinicians - Principles and Practice - https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393714180 (7) Dr. Angie Krause, DVM - BoulderHolisticVet.com (8) The Cannigma Podcast = https://cannigma.com/podcast/behind-the-scenes-on-cannabis-normalization-with-jm-pedini/ (9) Curious About Cannabis Podcast = https://cacpodcast.com/ (10) The Big Book of Terps by Russ Hudson = thebigbookofterps.com (11) Learn Sativa University = SativaUniversity.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cannabaverum/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cannabaverum/support

Meet Nikki. She's a traumatic brain injury survivor, and LPN and a very passionate cannabis advocate. Calling in from Buffalo, New York, she shares with us what patient licenses look like there and how she had to go to Canada to be able to get her medicine. Nikki grew up on the war on drugs and was a previous Dare program graduate, at one time. She shares with us how she was able to come off 16 different medications, how she journals about her experience with cannabis, and what it's like to be turned on by the terpenes! You don't want to miss this episode.

Meet Nikki. She's a traumatic brain injury survivor, and LPN and a very passionate cannabis advocate. Calling in from Buffalo, New York, she shares with us what patient licenses look like there and how she had to go to Canada to be able to get her medicine. Nikki grew up on the war on drugs and was a previous Dare program graduate, at one time. She shares with us how she was able to come off 16 different medications, how she journals about her experience with cannabis, and what it's like to be turned on by the terpenes! You don't want to miss this episode.

On this episode of Lonestar Collective Gramps talks with Nikki Lawley of Nikki and the Plant. Gramps chats with Nikki about her story, how she was injured with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The two then go into discussion about how she was at the end of her rope when she found cannabis. Nikki also discusses how she works with ASA around the country and world with trying to educate lawmakers and people about cannabis. Find us on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/txcancollective Twitter: https://twitter.com/txcannaco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/txcannabiscollective/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TexasCannabisCollective Web: https://txcannaco.com

On this episode of Lonestar Collective Gramps talks with Nikki Lawley of Nikki and the Plant. Gramps chats with Nikki about her story, how she was injured with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The two then go into discussion about how she was at the end of her rope when she found cannabis. Nikki also discusses how she works with ASA around the country and world with trying to educate lawmakers and people about cannabis. Find us on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/txcancollective Twitter: https://twitter.com/txcannaco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/txcannabiscollective/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TexasCannabisCollective Web: https://txcannaco.com

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we talk with Nikki Lawley about her journey from medical professional to traumatic brain injury survivor and how medical cannabis helped changed her life in an episode entitled, "Nikki and the Plant: How Cannabis Saved My Life."Join us for an educational discussion about Nikki's surprising  journey as a medical patient after years in the medical profession as a pediatric nurse. Topics in this episode include: the cannabis industry from a patient's perspective, learning more about the medicinal properties of the cannabis plant, conducting studies with cannabinoids to help with symptoms, why Nikki became a cannabis advocate and how you can become one too and much more.You don't want to miss this important episode.About Nikki Lawley, LPNNikki and the Plant Nikki Lawley is a cannabis patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She discovered medical cannabis after experiencing a life-changing brain injury while working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016.Nikki is a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness, disability, and how cannabis can help improve quality of life. She has been a guest on multiple podcasts and shows, including  “Let's Be Blunt with Montel Williams.”  Find Nikki's media appearances here. Nikki is creating a line of evidence-based, symptom-specific cannabis products made from proprietary blends of terpenes and other cannabinoids. Each blend is formulated from data for patients who use cannabis to treat pain, cognitive function, anxiety, and depression. She is seeking mutually beneficial partnerships to spread awareness and help develop and promote her product line.To learn more about Nikki's journey, visit www.nikkiandtheplant.org  Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive upcoming episodes.

Nikki Lawley, LPN Founder of Nikki and The Plant, LLC. Nikki Lawley is a patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She personally discovered cannabis as medicine after suffering a life-changing injury while working as a pediatric nurse. In October of 2016, Nikki was a 46-year-old woman whose life changed in literally a second. Going from being a medical professional to becoming a patient was a major adjustment and almost cost this vibrant mother, wife, and career professional to contemplating taking her own life after becoming a victim of the traditional medical system, seeing over 50 doctors, and was on cocktails of drugs that each had more and more side effects. Four months after her injury, Nikki found plant medicine. Nikki and the Plant is a pillar of medical cannabis advocacy and a champion for the importance of sharing patient stories. She is planning on creating the first product line focusing on cannabis and the science behind why cannabis helps support for her chronic pain, cognitive function, anxiety, and depression. Nikki is on the Patient Advisory Board for NY State Americans for Safe Access and for Cannabis BPO. Nikki is considered a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from being a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness and disability. She has been a guest on multiple podcasts and shows including “Let's Be Blunt with Montel Williams.” https://linktr.ee/Nikkilawley Website www.nikkiandtheplant.org Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-lawley-aa281517/?trk=people-guest_people_search-card Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nikki.lawley Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/nikkiandtheplant Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikkiandtheplant/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8gIjFp_5cCEiwbTHBQXfrw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara visits with Nikki Lawley, patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. They discuss how she discovered cannabis as medicine after suffering a life-changing injury while working as a pediatric nurse. [EP56] Twitter:  @NikkiLawley2

Our guest on this special episode of the Infused Show is a cannabis patient, a patient advocate, and a speaker who is a leading voice in the cannabis community working to bring awareness to invisible injury & disability. Join us for a great talk with the amazing woman behind the celebrated Nikki & The Plant, our friend Nikki Lawley!

How To Build a Chronic Pain Cannabis Products with Nikki Lawley #61 Are you trying to  build a brand around a cannabis product?  Our guest Nikki Lawley is in the process of doing that very thing. Nikki is a nurse, turned brain trauma patient and now cannabis advocate.   She's the founder of Nikki and the Plant and aspires to bring cannabis products to the market that address chronic pain, cognitive function, anxiety, and depression. In this episode we hear Nikki's journey and how she is bringing new cannabis products to patients. Cannabis Advocate Podcast The Cannabis Advocate podcast advocates for businesses in the cannabis industry and explores the unique challenges they face. Despite hurdles in legislation, regulation, and culture, there are tremendous opportunities for growers, manufacturers and retail sellers of cannabis products. Many of these issues are unique to the cannabis industry. This podcast speaks to these common concerns and shares stories of success. This is a production of Habanero Media.  https://habaneromedia.net To subscribe to the podcast go to  https://cannabisadvocatepodcast.com/listen/ If you have a question or comment, https://cannabisadvocatepodcast.com/contact We would love to hear from you!

Nikki Lawley is a cannabis patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She discovered medical cannabis after experiencing a life-changing brain injury while working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016. Nikki is a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness, disability, and how cannabis can help improve quality of life.

Nikki Lawley is a cannabis patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She discovered medical cannabis after experiencing a life-changing brain injury while working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016. Nikki is a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness, disability, and how cannabis can help improve quality of life.

Nikki Lawley is a cannabis patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She discovered medical cannabis after experiencing a life-changing brain injury while working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016. Nikki is a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness, disability, and how cannabis can help improve quality of life.

Nikki Lawley is a patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She personally discovered cannabis as medicine after suffering a life-changing injury while working as a pediatric nurse. In October of 2016, Nikki was a 46-year-old woman whose life changed in literally a second.  Going from being a medical professional to becoming a patient was a major adjustment and almost cost this vibrant mother, wife, and career professional to contemplating taking her own life after becoming a victim of the traditional medical system, seeing over 50 doctors, and was on cocktails of drugs that each had more and more side effects. Four months after her injury, Nikki found plant medicine. Nikki and the Plant is a pillar of medical cannabis advocacy and a champion for the importance of sharing patient stories.  She is planning on creating the first product line focusing on cannabis and the science behind why cannabis helps support for her chronic pain, cognitive function, anxiety, and depression.   Nikki is on the Patient Advisory Board for NY State Americans for Safe Access and for Cannabis BPO. Nikki is considered a leading voice in the community, chronicling her journey from being a healthcare provider to a patient to an advocate. She hopes to bring worldwide awareness to invisible illness and disability. She has been a guest on multiple podcasts and shows including “Let's Be Blunt with Montel Williams.” Contact and social media links All Links to podcasts, videos and articles  https://linktr.ee/NikkilawleyWebsite   www.nikkiandtheplant.orgLinked In  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-lawley-aa281517/?trk=people-guest_people_search-cardFacebook https://www.facebook.com/nikki.lawleyFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/nikkiandtheplantInstagram https://www.instagram.com/nikkiandtheplant/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8gIjFp_5cCEiwbTHBQXfrw Email nikkilawley1@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/marybiles71)

Nikki Lawley is a New York Cannabis Advocate who Joyce has been following on social media for years and meet in person at the Boston NECANN where Nikki spoke on stage about how the traumatic brain injury she suffered in 2016 stole her joy, and how cannabis returned it. Nikki loves sharing her cannabis journey with as many people as she can so she can impact others. She shares with Joyce a story of inspiration and triumph and why, like so many women in cannabis, she's striving to become the person she wished she'd had. Joyce announces that the Boston High Tea is happening on Saturday, April 30, tickets are on sale now.  And thank you Fortuna Design and Ashley Corrado for making today's podcast possible.Thank you for your support and please subscribe so you never miss an episode!Topics Discussed(1:55) Open Source with Christopher Lydon(3:12) 3rd Act movement(4:20) High Tea Boston Event Tickets(5:30) Crowdfunding Launch May 1!(6:21) Thank you Fortuna Design(6:30) Nikki Lawley Intro(11:41) Her Cocktail of Drugs(15:00) Las Vegas(18:00) The Moment Life Seemed Impossible(20:35) Getting Her Medical Card(22:40) Gall Bladder and Edible Digestion(24:40) Taking the Pain Away(25:12) Back to Buffalo(26:00) NY Medical Program – not good(27:15) Canadian Cannabis Refugee(29:33) Friends and Family and Cannabis(32:50) Covid Pivot(33:55) Life as her Cannabis Double Agent Superhero(35:00) No Flower?(35:11) Workers Compensation and Medical Cannabis(35:40) Discovering the Illicit Market(37:50) Cannabis Should Be Burned(38:40) Thank You Fortuna Design(40:20) Becoming the Soft-Spoken-Girl with the Brain Injury Who Wasn't Going Away(42:07) NY Cannabis Control Board(42:26) Cannabis Health Equity Movement(45:30) We Love Wana Edibles(46:55) Support Nikki's Patient Voice and Patient Experience(48:20) Connect on Nikki and The Plant, Instagram, Linked-In The Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin and Bella Jaffe for writing and performing TCMS theme music    

This week, we're joined by Nikki Lawley - cannabis advocate, educator, and Founder of Nikki and The Plant.Nikki shares her personal story of discovering and using medical cannabis to aid her recovery from a traumatic brain injury, along with her current patient advocacy work. 

Nikki Lawley joins Annie and Amanda in the Hot Box to discuss her journey with cannabis after surviving a traumatic brain injury.  Support the show

Nikki, a NY state resident, has always been a proud and diligent worker. She's served as an HVAC filtration salesperson, later starting her own company, then as a casino dealer, and most recently, as a pediatric nurse. She had suffered two traumatic brain injuries during her younger years, but it was the third TBI that suddenly changed everything. In a heartbeat, her life changed from one of optimism, vibrancy, enthusiasm, confidence, and extroversion, to one of constant pain, withdrawal, depression, and hopelessness. While trying to help administer a routine vaccine to a young boy, Nikki was thrown against the wall, suffering a significant TBI and cervical instability in the process.  Nikki's TBI has caused cognitive deficiencies, confusion, memory loss, anxiety, and pain. She found herself unable to work, unable to interact with others, and in a very dark place. None of the numerous traditional medications she's tried helped, and if fact, their ghastly side effects left her even worse off. She had long since reached the end of her rope, when, on a whim, figuring she had nothing more to lose, she turned to cannabis.  Little did she know that this seemingly mundane weed would save her life and restore her hope. Cannabis helps Nikki alleviate her pain, reducing it from unbearable levels to more manageable ones, and empowering to her to live her life again. Nikki has struggled to find the type of cannabis that works best for her and to have legal access to her medicine. In fact, she regularly travels from Buffalo, NY to Ontario, Canada for legal access to cannabis to medicate herself. Nikki's experiences with cannabis have filled her with a passion to learn more about the science behind the plant to advocate for patients everywhere, and to expose others to the wonders of cannabis. She has shared her story and journey with many, she is a member of multiple online support groups for individuals that have suffered head injuries, she serves as an active voice in the cannabis communities, and she hopes to use her story to inspire others to never give up.  You can find more information about her journey at https://linktr.ee/Nikkilawley On this episode of Good Dudes Grow, see how one health care professional changed her opinion of cannabis from a “bad” recreational activity to a lifesaving drug free of side effects and negative reactions. Nikki found medical marijuana in Nevada, and ever since, she's been advocating for a better TBI patient experience through medicinal cannabis. Now, she's her own advocate and an advocate for others to stand up for their health, find their right strand, and reclaim their personalities and lives. What You'll Learn:  How Nikki gets quality cannabis from Canadian producers  What advocacy work Nikki is doing, and how sharing her story is helping others find their way Why Nikki's life changed so drastically after her third TBI And so much more! You can find more information about her journey at https://linktr.ee/Nikkilawley Favorite Quote:  “When I'm medicated, I don't get ‘high.' I get well.” Nikki Lawley   How to Get Involved:  Gary Roberts is the founder and CEO of Pure Body Zen, a company based around creating and selling high-quality CBD products that work to heal mind and body alike. Gary considers hemp-based medicine a calling, and his organization, along with the world-class team that runs it, reflects his passion. You can learn more about Pure Body Zen on their site, on LinkedIn and on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to visit the show on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review! We love hearing from you! -- We bring unbiased content from opposing views to give you nothing but the facts about Hemp CBD and Cannabis. Helping people understand the benefits of Hemp CBD and Cannabis, removing the fear of the unknown, and dispelling myths and presenting facts. Are you unsure about Hemp-Derived CBD and Cannabis but are interested in learning more about the benefits of this alternative solution to big pharma? We will step out into the unknown to have a clear understanding of what is and isn't possible with Hemp CBD and Cannabis through success stories about health, business and more.  

Montel talks with canna activist Nikki Lawley on this episode of Let's Be Blunt. Nikki was working as a pediatric nurse when she suffered a traumatic brain injury. After years of suffering and many traditional medications that brought no relief and a multitude of side effects, she decided to try medical cannabis. That day was a turning point for her, and she has been a relentless cannabis advocate and educator ever since. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The decades-long War on Drugs campaign in America has been incredibly successful at spreading harmful rhetoric and shaping people's perception of cannabis use. The resulting prejudice can often discourage folks from seeking out medical cannabis as an option, and can even affect state legislature, forcing patients to overcome unnecessary and prohibitive obstacles in order to receive the treatment they need.Today on the show we welcome Nikki Lawley, a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor, and founder of NIKKI and the Plant, an advocacy group for medical marijuana use, with a special focus on helping women who have suffered a TBI. We talk with Nikki about her life-altering TBI, her previous prejudices around cannabis use, and how her journey led her to the founding of NIKKI and the Plant. After being prescribed over 60 medications and seeing dozens of healthcare professionals, Nikki finally found relief and a reason to be optimistic when she tried medical cannabis. In our conversation, Nikki shares how difficult it was transitioning from her role as a nurse, and health care provider, to being a patient. She explains how the state legislature in New York prevented her from accessing the medication she needed, as well as how difficult it was navigating the world of medical cannabis and finding a product that reliably worked for her.We delve into Nikki's advocacy work, her approach to addressing people's prejudices, and why she is dedicated to changing the narrative around medical cannabis use. Nikki's story is deeply inspirational, and we are honored to have had her on the show. It's an imported reminder of the real-world impact that medical marijuana and advocacy can have on the lives of everyday individuals!Key points from this episode:An introduction to cannabis use for traumatic brain injuries (TBI).Some of the early evidence on the positive effects that cannabis could have for TBIs.An introduction to Nikki, how she received a TBI, and her difficult journey from nurse to patient.How Nikki found medical cannabis and how it transformed her recovery.Nikki's previous opinion of cannabis and how her worldview was shaped by the "War on Drugs" rhetoric.Nikki's first dispensary experience and why the initial results were so frustrating.Why Nikki's unique digestive system affects her ability to absorb fat-soluble products effectively.Why this hampered the efficacy of the cannabinoid products she was using at the time.How Nikki's friends in Canada, and her support network, helped her persevere in her journey with medical cannabis.The founding of NIKKI and the plant as an advocacy and awareness initiative. How their mission focuses on helping women with TBIs.Why Nikki remains motivated in helping and empowering patients to institute change in the medical industry.How Nikki approaches naysayers and people's prejudice against cannabis use.The Americans for Safe Access segment: the compliance, certification, and training side of ASA's offerings to the industry.Links mentioned in today's episode:NIKKI and the plantNikki Lawley on LinkedInNikki Lawley on InstagramNikki Lawley on FacebookHeather Despres on LinkedInCannigma

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Ok I don't want to say too much about  Nikki Lawley before we jump into the interview, but this was kind of out of the normal realm of interviews for us. The reason that we wanted to talk to Nikki is because she is really a good example of why Cannabis needs to be legalized and the challenges the criminalization of cannabis has brought to people who simply need to use it as medicine, kind of a fuel for why the cannabis industry needs to move forward. Before we jump into it  we would like to give a shout out to: Vessel Brand Camino innovative cannabis confectionsNikki & the Plant Nikkiandtheplant.orgNikki is passionate and infinitely interested in the benefits of cannabis, many of which are still being researched. She is determined to help patients find access to medical cannabis products that provide them relief, in the hopes that no one has to suffer what she has.  Nikki commented, "cannabis should be offered as a treatment for TBI / Concussion symptoms"https://www.instagram.com/nikkiandtheplant/Nikki and the Plant (facebook.com)

Nikki, a NY state resident, has always been a proud and diligent worker. She's served as an HVAC filtration salesperson, later starting her own company, then as a casino dealer, and most recently, as a pediatric nurse. She had suffered two traumatic brain injuries during her younger years, but it was the third TBI that suddenly changed everything. In a heartbeat, her life changed from one of optimism, vibrancy, enthusiasm, confidence, and extroversion, to one of constant pain, withdrawal, depression, and hopelessness. While trying to help administer a routine vaccine to a young boy, Nikki was thrown against the wall, suffering a significant TBI and cervical instability in the process in 2016. Nikki's TBI has caused cognitive deficiencies, confusion, memory loss, anxiety, and pain. She found herself unable to work, unable to interact with others, and in a very dark place. None of the numerous traditional medications she's tried helped, and if fact, their ghastly side effects left her even worse off.She had long since reached the end of her rope, when, on a whim, figuring she had nothing more to lose, she turned to cannabis. Www.Nikkiandtheplant.org   Episode brought to you by Integrated Brain Centers Support the podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/amyzellmer

In this behind-the-scenes conversation we sit down with Nikki Lawley a nurse that was forced into retirement after a traumatic brain injury sustained after a patient pushed her against a wall while refusing an immunization. Although Nikki had sustained a couple of mild brain injuries in the past, this one changed her life forever. In this conversation Nikki shares her story and how Cannabis has turned out to be a very effective tool in helping her regain quality of life. Nikki is now a passionate medical Cannabis advocate and works to educate others about how Cannabis and cannabinoids can be used as tools to help limit the devastating long-term effects of brain injury or even possibly prevent long-term damage in the first place. You can learn more about Nikki and her story at www.nikkiandtheplant.org Stay curious and take it easy!

In this behind-the-scenes conversation we sit down with Nikki Lawley a nurse that was forced into retirement after a traumatic brain injury sustained after a patient pushed her against a wall while refusing an immunization. Although Nikki had sustained a couple of mild brain injuries in the past, this one changed her life forever. In … Continue reading BTS #55 Nikki Lawley on Cannabis for Traumatic Brain Injury →

Today our special guest is Nikki Lawley, a traumatic brain injury survivor who is now an ambassador and an educator on the cannabis industry. We will learn how, while working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016, she suffered both a traumatic brain (TBI) and whiplash injury that made her unable to work as a nurse ever since. In her words: Cannabis Saved My Life!

Overcoming personal health issues with cannabisNikki Lawley who was a Nurse Practioner in a pediatric office. She joins Osiris and Nina to share the story of how a head bump led to medical complications and moved her to cannabis to treat what became more than what she expected.Produced By PodConX

Join Wendy and Topher as they interview the following guests: Health- Nikki Lawley Nikki Lawley Bio Nikki Lawley, Cannabis Advocate and Educator Traumatic brain injury stole my joy, but cannabis returned it. ›❈ Nikki, a NY state resident, has always been a proud and diligent worker. She's served as an HVAC filtration salesperson, later starting her own company, then as a casino dealer, and most recently, as a pediatric nurse. She had suffered two traumatic brain injuries during her younger years, but it was the third TBI that suddenly changed everything. In a heartbeat, her life changed from one of optimism, vibrancy, enthusiasm, confidence, and extroversion, to one of constant pain, withdrawal, depression, and hopelessness. While trying to help administer a routine vaccine to a young boy, Nikki was thrown against the wall, suffering a significant TBI and cervical instability in the process. Nikki's TBI has caused cognitive deficiencies, confusion, memory loss, anxiety, and pain. She found herself unable to work, unable to interact with others, and in a very dark place. None of the numerous traditional medications she's tried helped, and if fact, their ghastly side effects left her even worse off. She had long since reached the end of her rope, when, on a whim, figuring she had nothing more to lose, she turned to cannabis. Little did she know that this seemingly mundane weed would save her life and restore her hope. Cannabis helps Nikki alleviate her pain, reducing it from unbearable levels to more manageable ones, and empowering to her to live her life again. She has shared her story and journey with many, she is a member of multiple online support groups for individuals that have suffered head injuries, she serves as an active voice in the cannabis communities, and she hopes to use her story to inspire others to never give up. You can find more information about her journey at https://linktr.ee/Nikkilawley Nikki Lawley 716-870-4744 In the Green Zone- Mike Wise https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMikeWiseShow/videos https://www.facebook.com/mikewiseshow/ Little Philosophies (Lil Phil) - Zac Slusher and Ray Porter continue the conversation about horror movies. Music- Bootleg Royale https://www.facebook.com/bootlegroyale/ Many thanks to our sponsors and patrons https://www.facebook.com/131inclusion/ https://karashealthcare.com/ https://www.getbuffaloco.com/ https://highlandsmortgage.com/agents/lynsey-camp/ https://purelynaturalonline.com/ https://www.litsmokingsupplies.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nwanaturallivingllc/ https://www.alicecbd.com/ https://www.facebook.com/backtobalancepg/ Join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/m/thewendyloveedgeshow/community --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewendyloveedgeshow/support