Kim invites Shari Berman to talk about the positive role cannabis has played in her life as a two-time cancer survivor and what it's like getting a Master's degree at 56. Plus, Shari gives an introduction to Part 2 (next episode) about how to best use cannabis, get over the stigma, and how cannabis works in your body.
Shari worked for 15 years in financial services in Human Resources and left her career to spend more time at home with her two sons. As a two time cancer survivor, Shari decided to spend her free time advocating for patients and lending her perspective and expertise as a patient, long-term survivor, caregiver and business professional.
She dedicated six years leading the Dana Farber Cancer Institute’s Patient Family Advisory Council, helping make the overall experience better for cancer patients. She moved on to national work advocating for patients working with the National Academy of Medicine and is currently leading a patient experience policy group with hospital administrators from medical centers throughout the country. Shari believes in holistic care and empowering patients to take control of their health including exploring the use of alternative/complimentary therapies, including cannabis.
Shari also writes a blog called Best Life After Cancer. Recently, she started a business called Canna Healing Consulting to both educate and coach people on how to best use cannabis to improve wellness and as a complimentary therapy. Shari graduated from Cornell University and is currently a graduate student and candidate for a Masters degree at the University of Maryland, in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics.
Connect with Shari on her website.
And her blog: Best Life After Cancer
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