In this episode of The Patient Physician, delve into the inspiring story of Janna Champagne, a professor, retired nurse, herbalist, and patient advocate whose life took a transformative turn following a debilitating immune health collapse in 2012. Janna had to pause her training as a nurse practitioner but found a new path through cannabis therapy, which not only aided her recovery but also helped her daughter’s autism. Since becoming a cannabis specialty nurse in 2015, Janna has helped thousands of patients optimize their cannabis therapy outcomes through an individualized and well-informed approach. She teaches and mentors healthcare professionals, and educates the public and medical community about the benefits of targeted cannabis therapy. The episode explores Janna's personal and professional journey, her challenges and successes in parenting a child with autism, the difficulties of integrating cannabis into mainstream medical practice, and her ongoing advocacy for better-informed and ethically sound healthcare.

MEET OUR GUEST: Janna Champagne | www.jannachampagne.com

Janna Champagne is a professor, retired nurse and herbalist. She began work as a cannabis-specialty nurse in 2015, but she began as a cannabis patient after suffering a debilitating immune health collapse in 2012. She educates and mentors nurses and other medical professionals, serving as a professor of Medical Cannabinoid Science for John Patrick University’s Integrative Medicine Degree Programs.

Janna is a founding member of Cannabis Nurses Network. She serves on their Speaker's Bureau, and has received peer-awarded designations every year since 2019: from Leader of Nursing, to Outstanding Author, Educator of the Year, and Contributor of the Year, plus an honorable mention as Nurse Mentor of the Year.

Janna volunteers on the Oregon Ryan’s Law team, and the Oregon Cannabis Healthcare Act Coalition, and she is the founder and Executive Directors for nonprofit Autism Safe Haven.

LINKS TO THINKS DISCUSSED:

• Referral Resource – Free guidance call scheduling link: www.cannabisnurseapproved.com
• 501c3 Autism Safe Haven: www.autismsafehaven.org
• Cannabinoid Science JPU program Info
• Epilepsy Testimony Article (Epidiolex vs whole plant CBD comparison)
• Janna's article on Cannabis for Autism Harm Reduction, which includes the research supporting this approach.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to The Patient Physician

00:38 Life's Unpredictable Journey

01:25 Introducing Janna Champagne

03:45 Janna's Health Crisis and Cannabis Journey

08:23 The Science Behind Cannabis and Health

11:26 Cannabis in Medical Practice

14:11 Janna's Personal Experience with Cannabis

19:15 Educational Advocacy for Cannabis

20:26 Cannabis and Autism: A Personal Story

30:45 Reflecting on a Decade of Impact

31:22 Educating Medical Professionals on Cannabis

32:19 A Personal Story of CBD and Epilepsy

34:26 Challenges in Autism Care and Cannabis

37:27 Advocating for Cannabis Inclusive Care Homes

38:50 Educational Resources and Future Plans

40:49 Creating a Safe and Dignified Living Environment

42:03 Addressing Long-Term Care Concerns

45:31 The Importance of Patient-Centered Care

50:07 Thoughts on the Meaning of The Patient Physician

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