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From Big Brother To Cannabis – Let Me Reintroduce Myself

By: Michele Ross, PhD · Published On: December 28, 2020 · Last Updated: March 5, 2022

Dr. Michele Noonan Ross on CBS Big Brother 11
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You might have landed on drmicheleross.com because you’re a healer. And not because you’re expecting me to bust out a rendition of Gwen Stefani’s latest single.

Maybe you were called to be a nurse, yoga teacher, or other type of wellness professional. Or maybe life made the decision for you, when you got diagnosed with a chronic illness no one seemed to know how to treat.

You may be considering using plant medicine like cannabis or kratom or grow a business around it. You probably are.

I believe every human has the ability to heal themself. It’s been my passion to pass on ancient plant wisdom to help those who have been failed by traditional Western medicine, just like I was.

In order to heal, you have had to been hurt. Let me tell you my story.

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Let’s get to know one another. I’m Dr. Michele Noonan Ross, a drug addiction neuroscientist turned reality TV star turned supplement maker to the stars turned cannabis nonprofit founder turned fibromyalgia patient turned author turned plant medicine serial entrepreneur. 

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I’ve had many once-in-a-lifetime experiences. And I’ve also been extremely unlucky. I just want to share stuff that I learned. And it’s a lot. I’ve learned resilience, movement making, business launching, healing chronic illness, and healing trauma.

Let me break down my quickie Lifetime movie for you:

2006: Published my first scientific paper on cannabinoids and new brain cell growth. Who knew marijuana didn’t cause brain damage?!? 🧠

2008: Earned my PhD in Neuroscience after 4.5 years of chopping off the heads of rats who were addicted to cocaine and other drugs and studying their brains. 👩🏻‍🔬

2009: Answered a Craigslist ad and beat 30,000 people to be cast on CBS’s Big Brother 11, making me the first scientist to star on reality tv in the world. 📺

2010: Divorced and creating beauty & health supplements for celebrities like the Kardashians. Start partying like a single reality tv star in Hollywood. Dated Bachelorette rejects. 😈

2012: Write my first book Train Your Brain To Get Thin. Complete my goal of writing a book by age 30 I set when I was 18. 📖

2013: Got arrested by Los Angeles police at home for being legal medical marijuana patients, and falsely charged with felony conspiracy and marijuana possession. Spent two days in jail, life savings, and almost a year fighting charges. 🚔

2014: Got surprise married by a famous rockstar friend in the driveway of his house, in normal clothes. Start to have mystery illness symptoms. 10 months later we move to Denver, Colorado due to daily police harassment even after our case is dropped by the judge. Life is a roller coaster and I want to get off. 👰🏻

2015: Almost die from a combination of lead poisoning, black mold exposure, not adjusting to mile-high altitude in Denver, and 1000s of blood clots in my lungs and legs. Wheelchair bound, with a huge oxygen tank, and take months to even be able to walk again. On 10 pharmaceuticals that don’t work and try to kill myself often. ☠️

2016: Get diagnosed with fibromyalgia, but quit all my prescriptions using Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) and relaunch my cannabis research & education nonprofit. 💪🏻

2018: Finish writing Vitamin Weed: A 4-Step Plan to Prevent & Reverse Endocannabinoid Deficiency, co-found the first successful magic mushroom decriminalization bill in the country (Denver), and move back to Los Angeles. 🍄

2019: Husband refuses to accept bipolar depression diagnosis, spirals, and loses everything we own after I file for separation and move out. 9 months later he seeks help and we move to Las Vegas together. A part of me wonders whether I’m making the biggest mistake of my life. How could I forgive him? 💔

2020: COVID happens. I thrive despite the chaos, and use “The Great Reset” to rebuild what was lost. I lose 40 lbs on the keto diet. I publish CBD Oil For Health, launch a kratom brand called AURA Therapeutics, and relaunch several companies including Fibro University. My husband’s mental condition stabilizes and we’re the happiest we’ve ever been. 💕

2021: Publish Kratom is Medicine book.

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Don’t give up

As you can see I’ve had more life experiences than your average scientist, and I’ll share many of the colorful experiences I’ve had and the lessons I’ve learned here and on my podcast.

2020 sucked hard, but no matter what happens to you, you can get back up. You can heal yourself. You can pivot your business. You can go from living in your car to 100K in the bank in 6 months. I’m living proof.

Don’t give up. You’ve got this.

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About Michele Ross, PhD

Dr. Michele Ross is a neuroscientist helping women heal chronic pain with CBD, cannabis, kratom, and mushrooms. She is the author of Kratom is Medicine, Vitamin Weed and CBD Oil For Health.

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However, if you are attending a Halloween party for adults, ask if the candies, goodies, or drinks are special or infused! Edibles are more common at parties as an alternative to alcohol, especially in states where the plant has been legalized for both recreational & medical use.⁣
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If you’re not used to consuming, try a small piece or half a piece, drink plenty of water, and make sure you have a safe place to sit if needed. And always call a rideshare aka Uber or Lyft home!⁣
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Happy Halloween! 🎃💀👻⁣
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Happy National Mushr00m Day! 🍄 ⁣ Which is you Happy National Mushr00m Day! 🍄
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Which is your favorite Medicinal Mushr00m?⁣⁣
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It's more important than ever to take mushr00m supplements. Here's a little about how my favorite four mushr00ms work:⁣⁣
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Lion’s Mane Mushr00ms: great for improving focus and memory. Lion's mane promotes neurogenesis, or birth of new brain cells.⁣⁣
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Cordyceps Mushr00ms: great for fighting fatigue and increasing length of your workouts. It's especially helpful for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue patients.⁣⁣
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Turkey Tail Mushr00ms: great for supporting your immune system. Clinical trials have looked at its role in fighting cancer.⁣⁣
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Well in the United States & many parts of the world, they are still illegal, similar to another misunderstood therapeutic green plant we celebrate on 4/20. 
I've worked hard over the years in Denver & many other states to help decriminalize shr00ms and help people access information on how to use them for medical, spiritual, and stress relief purposes. I suggest following @decriminalizenature & @doubleblindmag for deeper info.
How are you celebrating today? ❤️ 🍄 ❤️
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As a neuroscientist, I put out the first book on the potential causes of endocannabinoid deficiency and how to balance your ECS with or without plant medicine. 
From stress to medications to diet to your genes, there are so many ways your ECS go go haywire. The fact that so many people respond to plant medicine is likely because so many of us have severe imbalances.
Want to learn more, including what many of these terms mean? Check out my books (including Vitamin Weed) & courses via the link in my bio. 
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