Welcome to Peri Menopause Power, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause and midlife.

In this episode, we are chatting with Lisa Nguyen, an Australian-trained pharmacist and the Founder and CEO of Astrid, Australia's first female-led medicinal cannabis dispensary.

With a background in clinical pharmacy and medicinal cannabis, Lisa has played a key role in pioneering Australia's corporate cannabis landscape.

Her work with major companies like Medilab, Clinical and Canopy Growth involved navigating complex regulatory prescribing processes for doctors in various therapeutic areas.

In 2020, Lisa founded Astrid with the goal of destigmatising cannabis and providing patient-focused care. Since then, Astrid has grown into a leading multi-award-winning dispensary, recognised for its innovative approach and commitment to patient care.

Lisa is also a passionate advocate for cannabinoid education, collaborating with organisations like the Pharmacy Guild and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Her expertise extends to research, advising on projects related to cannabinoid data safety monitoring and endometriosis clinical research.

Key Discussion Points

• Medical cannabis - what it is and what it can do

• Lisa’s rise within this field, and

• How this treatment has and can support people with various health challenges.

THE MENOVEST - AUSTRALIAN LAUNCH!

In partnership with Over The Bloody Moon, we have recently launched the MenoVest in Australia. Its Founder, Lesley Salem, was our guest on the podcast last week: Episode 135.

You can find out more information about the MenoVest on our website.

We also appeared on Channel 9 last week on The Today Show with Karl Stevanovic and Sarah Abo, where Karl wore the MenoVest on LIVE TV! Check the video out on YouTube.

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