Marijuana Controversy, Mental Health Advocacy, Psychosis, Life Coach & Author | EP 54

In Episode 54 of the 'F*ck The Stigma' Podcast we sit down with life coach, mental health advocate, and author Judy Morris, alongside our host Laisha Martinez. Together, they delve into breaking misconceptions surrounding mental health, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Judy offers her unique perspective on the controversial topic of marijuana and sheds light on the complexities surrounding it. Furthermore, she shares insights into her personal journey and the writing process behind her book titled 'Recovered'. Don't miss out as Judy provides invaluable insights into substance use disorder and psychosis, offering a fresh perspective on these critical issues. Tune in now for a thought-provoking discussion that may just change your perspective on mental health and addiction. Episode Highlights | 0:00 Intro - Who is Judy? 00:57 - Judy’s Book 1:27 - How Judy got started Life Coaching 6:28 - Mental Health Misconceptions 9:09 - Breaking Down Anxiety & Depression 11:57 - Getting Started in the Mental Health Field 16:08 - Marijuana Controversy 19:12 - Psychotic Disorders & Addiction 22:57 - Correlation with Gut Health & Mental Health 28:33 - Levels of functionality 30:40 - Substances Effecting Memory 32:10 - Mental Health Advocacy Judy's Links | Website - https://www.judymorriscoaching.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/judymorriscoaching/ Mentioned Links | Food Babe Instagram - FTS PODCAST LINKS : Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3?si=35349a057d564bac Apple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224 Google Podcast | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZWRmNTkyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental health status. Whether you are struggling with an addiction or have been taking meds for a diagnosis, our community doesn’t judge and seeks to collectively end the stigma around mental health. Our mission is to normalize mental health and mental illness as widespread, treatable, and acceptable. We do this by providing useful resources, improving access to services for those who need help, sharing stories, and building a community of young people who all agree… #fthestigma #fuckthestigma #fts FOLLOW F THE STIGMA: FTS WEBSITE | https://fthestigma.com/ INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/fukthestigma TWITTER | https://twitter.com/fuck_thestigma TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigma FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigma APPLE PODCAST | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fck-the-stigma/id1691599224 SPOTIFY PODCAST | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ! | https://www.youtube.com/@fthestigma