166: Finding Hope and New Opportunities Despite Limitations

"I was injured during a student fight and have had four back surgeries since then."
"I use medical cannabis because it's something I can use every day without destroying my stomach."
"I may not be able to give as much as I used to, but I can be more in these other areas now."
"I got Adderall levels of work... Adderall really helped me a lot."
"Uplifted, energetic, creative... helps with stress, anxiety, depression."
"Relaxing, but also gives enough energy to re-spark and focus."

In this episode of the Young Dad podcast, host Jay interviews Steve, a former public school teacher who has undergone multiple back surgeries and is now permanently disabled. Steve shares his journey of dealing with chronic pain, being diagnosed with adult ADHD and autism spectrum disorder, and raising his three children. He also discusses his experience with medical cannabis and the challenges he faces in finding employment in the education field. Despite his limitations, Steve remains hopeful and open to new opportunities. In this conversation, Steve and Jey discuss the benefits of cannabis and psychedelics for managing ADHD and mental health. They explore different strains of cannabis and their effects, as well as the potential therapeutic uses of psychedelics. They also touch on the legal status of cannabis and the need for more research and education. Steve shares his advice for young fathers, emphasizing the importance of showing unconditional love and setting boundaries.

Takeaways
Steve shares his experience of being a public school teacher for 16 years and undergoing multiple back surgeries due to a school fight.
He discusses his permanent disability, adult ADHD, and being a father to three children, one of whom is on the autism spectrum.
Steve talks about his challenges in finding employment in the education field due to his disability and his use of medical cannabis for pain management.
Despite his limitations, Steve remains hopeful and open to new opportunities in the future. Cannabis and psychedelics can have therapeutic benefits for managing ADHD and mental health.
Different strains of cannabis have different effects, with some providing energy and focus while others promote relaxation.
The legal status of cannabis is evolving, with some states decriminalizing or legalizing its use for medical purposes.
Psychedelics have the potential to be used in therapeutic settings to treat mental health conditions.
Unconditional love and setting boundaries are essential for parenting.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Partners
02:20 Steve's Background as a Teacher and Injury
05:23 Steve's Story and Current Challenges
11:37 Medical Cannabis and Alternative Treatments
17:20 Exploring Remote Education Opportunities
30:28 Exploring the Effects of Cannabis on ADHD
32:08 The Potential Benefits of Psychedelics in Mental Health Treatment
36:18 The Current State of Cannabis Legalization
47:36 Parenting Advice: Unconditional Love and Setting Boundaries

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