Jewish Lens Podcast: Cannabis in Jewish Communities with Julie Ann Mejia

Watch to the full episode of The Jewish Lens Podcast featuring Julie Ann Mejia to learn about cannabis in Jewish communities, holistic health advocacy, and the impact of alternative medicine.

Exploring Cannabis, Holistic Health, and Jewish Identity

Jonathan Rosen, host of The Jewish Lens Podcast, sits down with Julie Ann Mejia, CEO and founder of Holistic Hemp Solutions, to discuss cannabis in Jewish communities and its evolving role in holistic health advocacy. Julie Ann shares her personal journey, highlighting her Jewish upbringing, challenges with traditional medicine, and how cannabis became a transformative tool in her wellness journey.

Julie Ann Mejia’s Journey: From Tradition to Holistic Healing

Julie Ann shares her multicultural Jewish heritage, her father’s conversion to Judaism, and her early work with Holocaust survivors, shaping her understanding of healing and wellness. She also discusses her career in psychology and criminal justice, and how a debilitating injury led her to explore medical cannabis as an alternative solution.

Key Highlights from the Episode:

• Julie Ann’s Jewish upbringing and early experiences in her community

• Challenges with traditional medicine after a serious injury

• Her first experience at a Colorado dispensary and obtaining a medical cannabis card in Massachusetts

• Breaking the stigma around cannabis in Jewish communities

• Women’s growing role in the cannabis industry

Breaking the Stigma: Cannabis in Jewish Communities

Julie Ann and Jonathan explore the stigma surrounding cannabis in Judaism, the importance of education, and how cannabis is slowly gaining recognition in traditional medical settings. Their discussion sheds light on how holistic health practices and scientific research are changing perceptions within the Jewish community.