Episode 102

 
 
 
 

How does CBD help individuals manage chronic pain, reduce inflammation, and support overall health and wellbeing?

In this conversation, CBD expert Ali Stoddard shares her insights into the transformative power of this highly potent and impactful compound. She explains how CBD activates the body’s endocannabinoid system to foster healing and improve well-being, providing an alternative to symptom-focused allopathic medicine.

The discussion covers the historical context of hemp, the differences between CBD and THC, and the potential of adaptogens like CBD in treating conditions ranging from anxiety to autoimmune disorders. Ali also highlights the importance of personalized care, the role of nutrition, and the critical connection between our bodies and the earth’s natural energies.

Ali Stoddard is a mom, functional medicine health coach and online entrepreneur. She is changing the practice of medicine from managing disease to improving wellness by calming the nervous system supporting the immune system and rewiring our health. Her background is 25 years in the operating room, focusing on orthopedics, spine surgery, and oncology and her main focus today is nutrition and reversing disease.

Episode Highlights

  • Ali’s transition from practicing traditional medicine to holistic health coaching

  • The role of superfoods and adaptogens in enhancing well-being

  • Contrasting symptom-focused Western medicine with root-cause approaches

  • The healing potential of natural remedies like CBD and dandelion

  • Historical shifts from plant-based to chemically dominated societies

  • Clarifying the differences between hemp and marijuana

  • Understanding how THC and CBD affect the body differently

  • The impact of stress on marijuana use among younger generations

  • Practical applications of CBD for managing migraines and nerve function

  • The endocannabinoid system as an internal pharmacy for healing

  • Systemic benefits of CBD in reducing inflammation and anxiety

  • Historical suppression of natural healing practices by Western medicine

  • Personal stories showcasing CBD’s versatility across various ailments

  • The importance of personalized nutrition

  • Navigating the unregulated CBD market and sourcing quality products

  • Resetting the nervous system through nutrition and mindfulness practices

  • Reconnecting future generations with nature through plant medicine

Ali Stoddard’s Links 

Ali Stoddard’s Gift to You

  • A FREE 30-minute Health Consultation to ascertain if it’s possible to co-create a customized health plan or see if CBD hemp is right for you

  • Ali’s templates on why and how CBD works to support several health issues: Inflammation 101, Mental Health Template, Women’s Health Template, Cancer Protocols, Chronic Pain and more. If you’re interested in learning, reach out to her at (925) 899-4539

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Special thanks to Jeremy Colbert (Taragápe) for the original podcast theme music.

You can find out more about Jeremey’s work here:
taragape.com and @taragape

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