From 12 Prescriptions to Pharmaceutical‑Free: MexiCanna RN’s Healing & Advocacy
Description
Diagnosed with lupus as a young mom, Odilia Hernandez Underwood (MexiCanna RN) went from 12 prescriptions a day to living completely pharmaceutical‑free. In this powerful conversation, the veteran and board‑certified nurse coach shares how she worked with her doctors while embracing plant medicine, mindful nutrition, meditation, and grounding—and why she recently lobbied at Nebraska’s Capitol for medical cannabis.
In this episode:
Lupus, motherhood, and the moment everything had to change
Tapering off meds safely: collaboration with providers + a holistic toolkit
Endocannabinoid system, stigma, and harm reduction in real life
From patient to practitioner: coaching, education, and advocacy in Nebraska
Giving yourself grace, finding community, and reclaiming your health
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🔗 Guest: @mexi.canna.rn | Podcast: Healing Through the Leaf
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Keywords: lupus, MexiCanna RN, nurse coach, medical cannabis, Nebraska, endocannabinoid system, harm reduction, holistic healing, pharmaceutical‑free, motherhood