Get yourself some cannabis education for free with this new, online course. This marijuana education course was created by Calan Malyn, a Philadelphia-based Cannabis Medicine Guide and founder of Green Thumb.
Here’s a little more information about her course, “Cannabis Basics.”
Cannabis Basics online course
What it is: An online course that teaches you about the health benefits of cannabis through the lens of the plant’s history, future, and its use by humans.
What you’ll learn:
- What cannabis is
- How it’s been used by humans according to history
- The medicinal benefits of cannabis
- The future of cannabis
- And more!
Time commitment: 1 hour in total
Price: Free
Who’s Calan Malyn?
We spoke with the cannabis course creator herself to get the scoop on her background and why she created this educational opportunity.
Here’s what she had to say:
What’s your origin story?
I’ve suffered with cPTSD for as long as I can remember. It wasn’t until a few years ago, when my mom had a catastrophic stroke, a Jefferson Neurological Doctor whispered “try medical marijuana” that I even considered this plant to be medicine.
I studied, gathered information, got her into the PA medical program, guided her and watched her heal! Then I noticed PTSD on the list of qualifiers, so I began self practicing, then I quit my day job, as a secure Brand Strategist, and began to work in the dispensary, guiding others.
I saw everyone heal. It was like a craving watching people rebuild. I started GreenThumb Education giving out tangible resources to everyone, in order to get quicker with my how-to responses.
At the time I was Community Outreach Coordinator with Curaleaf/Grassroots/Herbology Dispensary, and they asked me to stop handing out education from my brand…I quit.
Why do you build cannabis courses?
I craft these courses for my healing journey, because I want to share. I’m not an expert, but I believe it’s time we all have a basic understanding of health, wellness, plant medicine, and the earth.
To reclaim our power, re-write the injustice, and empower others to do the same with bite size information. I’m a translator and concierge for people that are ready for change, but aren’t sure where to start. They can start here, with GreenThumb.
Tell us about ‘Cannabis Basics’
This class is for everyone, not just those who consume and wish to know more. The Cannabis plant has been growing with us since the dawn of agriculture. If we knew we could use biodegradable hemp to switch out our plastics, give us fuel, and feed us with it’s nutrients, why wouldn’t we.
If cancers could be mitigated, poor nutrition met with balancing our blood sugar, why wouldn’t we learn and use this natural resource that we can grow?
This is the orientation to the plant Cannabis, illustrated with visuals by Medical Illustrator (and fiancè, I’m blessed), Bryce Gladfelter, and guided with my voice through our history, how we’ve used it, and where we’re going in the future, I hope someone walks away with one piece of new information. This is only the beginning.
To sign up for the Cannabis Basics course visit greenthumb.thinkific.com.
To learn more about Calan Malyn and Green Thumb, visit her on Instagram.