Ep 66 - Embracing Cannabis Treatment for Hospice Patients with Megan Mbengue BSN, RN, CHPN
Key Highlights from the Episode;
[00:30] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest, Megan Mbengue
[01:51] Meet and greet Megan Mbengue and know what she does in her space
[02:47] Great resources to research cannabis treatment
[03:42] Megan’s history from hospital nursing to the cannabis space
[06:40] How Megan helps patients
[07:59] Her partners in running the program
[09:14] Megan’s top three health conditions she helps with
[09:44] Cannabis benefits for hospice patients
[11:55] How cannabis treatments help in combating end-of-life anxiety
[15:23] Using cannabis and psychedelics for treatments
[18:56] How micro-dosing could help hospice patients get a greater sense of peace
[20:26] Is cannabis treatment good for trauma-based patients?
[24:22] Cannabis pet-related products
[25:40] What patients should try first in cannabis treatment
[27:47] Best ways to reach out and connect with Megan
[28:22] Ending show and calls to action
Notable Quotes There’s great information about cannabis. As of 2022, it was the most researched drug worldwide. [02:48]
Generally, hospice patients can benefit greatly from cannabis treatments in managing the end of life symptoms. This may include managing pain, inflammation leading to the pain, pain perception, and bringing the pain down without sedating the patient as opioids do. [11:44]
Terminal agitation is one of the hardest to manage; of all the end-of-life symptoms. [11:56]
As somebody approaches their end of life, gaining peace with themselves, their belief system, and others is always golden. [14:10]
Resources Mentioned Project CBD
The Cannigma
Ryan’s Law
Let’s Connect Megan Mbengue
Website: https://www.trustedcannanurse.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-mbengue/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trustedcannanurse/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trustedcannanurse
