“It's unbelievable that we've gone so long without really understanding the disease. There have been more male baldness studies than there have been endometriosis studies. That says it all, I think.”
Endometriosis affects one in ten women, yet so many suffer in silence for years before getting a diagnosis. In this week’s podcast episode, I share my personal story—what endo really feels like, how long it took to get answers, and the unexpected ways cannabis can help with its painful symptoms. I’m joined by Caitlyn Krebs, CEO of Nalu Bio, to talk about the future of non-hormonal, non-opioid relief.
Endometriosis is the reason I had years of “unexplained infertility,” and it took nearly four years for me to have a baby. I’m extra grateful this week, because my son celebrated his 7th birthday.
If you or someone you love has struggled with period pain, infertility, or feeling dismissed by doctors, I hope you’ll listen and share the episode with someone who it might help.
Caitlyn Krebs is a seasoned biotech entrepreneur and with Nalu Bio, she’s leading a company developing treatments that work with your body’s endocannabinoid system. She has more than 20 years of experience building science-backed health companies. Now, she’s focused on solving for pain, stress, sleep and inflammation, in a smarter, safer way.
I’m excited to share a special offer from Caitlyn and Nalu Bio, which has developed a new line of wellness products called meld, specially formulated for women. While supplies last, Nalu Bio is offering free sample kits exclusively to How to Do the Pot readers, and I really want you to be part of it. To try meld, sign up for their newsletter at meldscience.com.
This is your chance to try these blends before they’re available to the public, and to be part of something bigger: improving women’s health outcomes. I love these products and think you will too!
While supplies last, Nalu Bio is offering free sample kits to How to Do the Pot readers. Sign up at www.meldscience.com to claim your free kit and help shape the future of women’s health.
Years ago, I read Eve’s Hollywoodand loved Eve Babitz’s sharp, glamorous take on LA life. She was a writer, artist, and iconic insider who captured the contradictions of Hollywood from a woman’s perspective. Thanks to a rec from Kaia Gerber’s popular book club, Library Science, I’m excited to dive into her novel Sex and Rage.
I missed the Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism exhibit at The Met in NYC, but the exhibition’s beautiful book is visually rich and full of stories I didn’t know. Fun fact: It was curated by Dr. Denise Murrell, who after a successful 25-year finance career, earned her PhD in art history and made this her first-ever exhibition at The Met. Her vision reframes modernism through the lens of Black artists.
Hacks is back! Ava and Deborah are as wicked and watchable as ever, and it’s really fun to see this work story/love story twist itself into new territory. A great excuse to kick back with a delicious bowl of popcorn, still one of my all-time favorite munchies.
For the first time ever, more women than men consume cannabis. Data has also revealed important differences in effects. Men are more likely to report feeling hungry. Some women, on the other hand, report a strong desire to clean. If that’s your version of a good time, I love this weirdly satisfying cast iron scrubber.
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An update about the Webby Awards: sadly, we did not win. But being nominated still feels pretty amazing! How to Do the Pot was recognized by the Webby’s for our podcast series on how the AIDS crisis in San Francisco led to the legalization of medical cannabis.
Congratulations to this year’s winners in the Health, Science & Education category: The Nature Podcast and the People’s Voice Winner, Beyond My Years. I’m excited to listen and learn from these shows. Thank you so much to everyone who voted and supported us.
