<![CDATA[Living the Green]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-the-green Welcome to Living the Green, where the science of cannabis meets real talk, real experiences, and, let’s be honest, some pretty high vibes.

Meet Michal, a licensed therapist who’s got your mind and soul on lock, helping you find that inner peace while keeping it 100% real. And then there’s Abir, the nurse practitioner who’s all about cannabis medicine, blending science with spirituality, and keeping it mindful AF.

Together, they’re here to drop knowledge, challenge your assumptions, and leave you thinking, “Wait, what? I need more of this!”

So listen up, get in the zone, and get elevated with us.

]]> RSS.com 2026.428.112250 Sun, 10 May 2026 04:30:13 GMT en 12fcbe34-18ce-5e32-bb96-e0701dff68f9 https://media.rss.com/living-the-green/20251028_071045_757ddea826224a61ac20e5922a70a346.png Living the Green https://rss.com/podcasts/living-the-green yes Abir Amirdash & Michal Cohen 2025 Abir Amirdash, Michal Cohen Abir Amirdash, Michal Cohen true episodic 6b250b30-d55d-11f0-b48e-1fdde6ceb41e podcast false <![CDATA[Smoking, Edibles, and Topicals: What’s the Optimal Consumption Method? ]]> Smoke it, eat it, or apply it — does it make a difference? In this episode of Living the Green, cannabis nurse Abi Amirdash and therapist Michal Cohen, LCSW break down the science behind every major consumption method. From onset time to absorption, dry herb vaporizers to topicals, they explore how your body processes cannabis differently depending on how you use it and why the right method might not be what you think.

🌸 Meet Your Hosts

Michal Cohen, LCSW Psychotherapist, mindfulness guide, and psychedelic facilitator with over two decades of experience supporting people in healing trauma and deepening self-understanding. Based in Hawai‘i, Michal integrates trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness practices with a harm reduction lens inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté.

→ Instagram: @the_take_a_trip_therapist → Website: www.therapywithmichal.com

Abir “Abi” Amirdash, APRN Cannabis nurse practitioner & advocate, integrative health leader, and founder of Pakaloha Care Clinic. Abi bridges science with spirituality through two decades in medicine, from oncology to geriatrics to cannabis medicine, helping people reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom.

→ Instagram: @pakalohacareclinic → Website: www.pakalohacare.com

💬 Connect with Living the Green

→ Instagram: @livingthegreen.podcast

→ YouTube: @LivingtheGreenPodcast

→ Email: livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com

🌈 Work with Us

Whether you’re curious about mindful cannabis use, seeking therapeutic support, or wanting guidance on your holistic health path, Abi and Michal each offer their own specialized services from personalized cannabis dosing recommendations and education to integrative therapy and expert subject-matter talks.

For more details, please visit:

→ Michal’s Offerings: www.therapywithmichal.com

→ Abir’s Practice: www.pakalohacare.com

✨ If You Loved This Episode…

Please subscribe, leave a review, or share Living the Green with a friend. Your support helps us reach more people who are ready to live with more intention, balance, and high vibes.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-the-green/2807412 0974e65f-1b93-4240-9ece-7d416046bf6f 2574 full 1 1 5 5 true Sun, 10 May 2026 04:29:00 GMT false Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA <![CDATA[Is Cannabis a Spiritual Tool? Meditation, Mindfullness, & the Sacred Side of the Plant]]> What is the connection between cannabis and spirituality? In this episode of Living the Green, we explore the spiritual side of cannabis, including its historical use in religious traditions, meditation, mindfulness, self-reflection, and connection to nature. We also discuss intentional cannabis use, altered states of consciousness, and psychedelic cannabis journeys with a therapist. If you’ve ever wondered whether cannabis can deepen spiritual practice or help you feel more connected to yourself, this conversation is for you.

🌸 Meet Your Hosts

Michal Cohen, LCSW Psychotherapist, mindfulness guide, and psychedelic facilitator with over two decades of experience supporting people in healing trauma and deepening self-understanding. Based in Hawai‘i, Michal integrates trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness practices with a harm reduction lens inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté.

→ Instagram: @the_take_a_trip_therapist

→ Website: www.therapywithmichal.com

Abir “Abi” Amirdash, APRN Cannabis nurse practitioner & advocate, integrative health leader, and founder of Pakaloha Care Clinic. Abi bridges science with spirituality through two decades in medicine, from oncology to geriatrics to cannabis medicine, helping people reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom.

→ Instagram: @pakalohacareclinic

→ Website: www.pakalohacare.com

🌿 Mentioned in This Episode

  • Psychedelic Cannabis: Breaking the Gate by Daniel McQueen, MA
  • Ganja Yoga by Dee Dussault
  • Breathe: Your Guide to Cannabis, Yoga, and Spirituality by Bre Wolfe
  • Cannabis and Spirituality: An Explorer’s Guide to an Ancient Plant Spirit Ally - Edited by Stephen Gray

💬 Connect with Living the Green

→ Instagram: @livingthegreen.podcast

→ YouTube: @LivingtheGreenPodcast

→ Email: livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com

🌈 Work with Us

Whether you’re curious about mindful cannabis use, seeking therapeutic support, or wanting guidance on your holistic health path, Abi and Michal each offer their own specialized services from personalized cannabis dosing recommendations and education to integrative therapy and expert subject-matter talks.

For more details, please visit:

→ Michal’s Offerings: www.therapywithmichal.com

→ Abir’s Practice: www.pakalohacare.com

✨ If You Loved This Episode…

Please subscribe, leave a review, or share Living the Green with a friend. Your support helps us reach more people who are ready to live with more intention, balance, and high vibes.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-the-green/2614456 ae08f40c-d8f8-4c01-9fa5-4e5a95be3839 3474 full 1 1 4 4 true Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA <![CDATA[Does Cannabis Help With Sleep? The Nervous System Connection]]> Sleep can feel elusive when the mind won’t slow down and the body won’t soften. In this episode, we explore cannabis and sleep through a trauma-informed, harm-reduction lens discussing insomnia, anxiety, the nervous system, and where cannabis may help or fall short. An honest, compassionate conversation about rest, regulation, and real-world experience.

🌸 Meet Your Hosts

Michal Cohen, LCSW Psychotherapist, mindfulness guide, and psychedelic facilitator with over two decades of experience supporting people in healing trauma and deepening self-understanding. Based in Hawai‘i, Michal integrates trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness practices with a harm reduction lens inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté.

→ Instagram: @the_take_a_trip_therapist

→ Website: www.therapywithmichal.com

Abir “Abi” Amirdash, APRN Cannabis nurse practitioner & advocate, integrative health leader, and founder of Pakaloha Care Clinic. Abi bridges science with spirituality through two decades in medicine, from oncology to geriatrics to cannabis medicine, helping people reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom.

→ Instagram: @pakalohacareclinic

→ Website: www.pakalohacare.com

💬 Connect with Living the Green

→ Instagram: @livingthegreen.podcast

→ YouTube: @LivingtheGreenPodcast

→ Email: livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com

🌈 Work with Us

Whether you’re curious about mindful cannabis use, seeking therapeutic support, or wanting guidance on your holistic health path, Abi and Michal each offer their own specialized services from personalized cannabis dosing recommendations and education to integrative therapy and expert subject-matter talks.

For more details, please visit:

→ Michal’s Offerings: www.therapywithmichal.com

→ Abir’s Practice: www.pakalohacare.com

✨ If You Loved This Episode…

Please subscribe, leave a review, or share Living the Green with a friend. Your support helps us reach more people who are ready to live with more intention, balance, and high vibes.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. Filmed & recorded in Honolulu, HI.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-the-green/2538069 559f6d94-2373-4668-b7d1-903ced0323bc 3371 full 1 1 3 3 true Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA <![CDATA[Can Cannabis Help with Cancer? Benefits, Risks, and What Patients Should Know]]> Cannabis and cancer are two words that carry both controversy and hope. In this heartfelt episode, Michal and Abi bridge science, story, and spirituality to explore how cannabis can support those facing cancer.

They discuss how cannabinoids can help with symptoms, and share stories of real-world healing. You’ll also hear why communication between patients and medical providers about cannabis remains so vital.

🌱 Whether you’re a healthcare professional, caregiver, or survivor, this episode sheds compassionate light on a topic often left in the shadows.

🌸 Meet Your Hosts

Michal Cohen, LCSW Psychotherapist, mindfulness guide, and psychedelic facilitator with over two decades of experience supporting people in healing trauma and deepening self-understanding. Based in Hawai‘i, Michal integrates trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness practices with a harm reduction lens inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté.

→ Instagram: @the_take_a_trip_therapist → Website: www.therapywithmichal.com

Abir “Abi” Amirdash, APRN Cannabis nurse practitioner & advocate, integrative health leader, and founder of Pakaloha Care Clinic. Abi bridges science with spirituality through two decades in medicine, from oncology to geriatrics to cannabis medicine, helping people reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom.

→ Instagram: @pakalohacareclinic → Website: www.pakalohacare.com

🌿 Mentioned in This Episode

References:

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💬 Connect with Living the Green

→ Instagram: @livingthegreen.podcast

→ YouTube: @LivingtheGreenPodcast

→ Email: livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com

🌈 Work with Us

Whether you’re curious about mindful cannabis use, seeking therapeutic support, or wanting guidance on your holistic health path, Abi and Michal each offer their own specialized services from personalized cannabis dosing recommendations and education to integrative therapy and expert subject-matter talks.

For more details, please visit:

→ Michal’s Offerings: www.therapywithmichal.com

→ Abir’s Practice: www.pakalohacare.com

✨ If You Loved This Episode…

Please subscribe, leave a review, or share Living the Green with a friend. Your support helps us reach more people who are ready to live with more intention, balance, and high vibes.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-the-green/2451125 8ba27bc3-12d6-42b8-be2e-474ab5957d9b 3103 full 1 1 2 2 true Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Does Cannabis Help ADHD? Mindful Use, Stigma & Real-Life Perspective]]> ADHD and Cannabis: Releasing the Stigma

Is cannabis a distraction or a doorway to focus? In this episode of Living the Green, therapist Michal Cohen, LCSW, and cannabis nurse Abir “Abi” Amirdash dive into the complex relationship between ADHD and cannabis. From dopamine to mindfulness, they explore how intentional use can turn chaos into clarity.

🌸 Meet Your Hosts

Michal Cohen, LCSW

Psychotherapist, mindfulness guide, and psychedelic facilitator with over two decades of experience supporting people in healing trauma and deepening self-understanding. Based in Hawai‘i, Michal integrates trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness practices with a harm reduction lens inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté.

→ Instagram: @the_take_a_trip_therapist → Website: www.therapywithmichal.com

Abir “Abi” Amirdash, APRN

Cannabis nurse practitioner & advocate, integrative health leader, and founder of Pakaloha Care Clinic. Abi bridges science with spirituality through two decades in medicine, from oncology to geriatrics to cannabis medicine, helping people reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom.

→ Instagram: @pakalohacareclinic → Website: www.pakalohacare.com

🌿 Mentioned in This Episode

Learn more about ADHD: https://add.org/

ADHD & Therapy: Non-pharmacological interventions for adult ADHD: a systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32036811/

ADHD & CUD: The prevalence of cannabis use disorder in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A clinical epidemiological meta-analysis. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38452637/

Dr. Gabor Mate's Book - Scattered Minds: https://drgabormate.com/book/scattered-minds/

💬 Connect with Living the Green

→ Instagram: @livingthegreen.podcast

→ YouTube: @LivingtheGreenPodcast

→ Email: livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com

🌈 Work with Us

Whether you’re curious about mindful cannabis use, seeking therapeutic support, or wanting guidance on your holistic health path, Abi and Michal each offer their own specialized services from personalized cannabis dosing recommendations and education to integrative therapy and expert subject-matter talks. For more details, please visit:

→ Michal’s Offerings: www.therapywithmichal.com

→ Abir’s Practice: www.pakalohacare.com

✨ If You Loved This Episode… Please subscribe, leave a review, or share Living the Green with a friend. Your support helps us reach more people who are ready to live with more intention, balance, and high vibes.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-the-green/2339584 8ee7d71b-e5ec-49e3-874e-c2022105672b 3678 full 1 1 true Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:16:05 GMT false Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA