Episode 5

Rediscovering the Endocannabinoid System: Cannabis and Menopause

Published on: 27th October, 2025

In this episode of But My Vagina Still Works, host Sheryce Watson delves into the benefits of cannabis for women undergoing post- and perimenopause. She discusses the history and science behind the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and its crucial role in managing symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, and mood swings. Sheryce explains how phyto-cannabinoids from cannabis can support the ECS, the political and racial factors that led to the demonization of cannabis, and holistic ways to nourish the ECS through lifestyle changes. The episode ends with a teaser for the next discussion on how food can also support this vital system.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:45 Purpose of the Podcast

01:22 Today's Controversial Topic: Cannabis and Menopause

02:57 Historical Use of Cannabis for Women's Health

06:08 The Endocannabinoid System Explained

08:43 How Cannabis Supports the ECS

11:14 Nourishing Your ECS Naturally

13:26 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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But My Vagina Still Works Podcast: Mental Wellbeing & Lifestyle Changes

Talks on Women's Health, Aging & Mindful Practices

Welcome to But My Vagina Still Works Podcast: Mental Wellbeing & Lifestyle Changes, the space where we embrace menopause, not just endure it! Hosted by Sheryce Watson, author of But My Vagina Still Works: A Unique Menopause Wellness Journal, this podcast is your go-to source for real talk, holistic menopause solutions, perimenopause support, and midlife empowerment. Each week, we’ll dive into the experiences no one warned us about, share natural remedies for menopause symptoms, and hear from everyday women navigating this journey. Whether you’re in perimenopause, post-menopause, struggling with hot flashes, or just wondering what’s ahead, this is your community. Because life doesn’t end at menopause—it gets better. Tune in and let’s redefine this transition together!

FAQ - Topics We Cover:
*What are the early signs of menopause?
*How can holistic remedies help with menopause symptoms?
*What lifestyle changes support hormone balance?
*How does menopause affect mental wellbeing?
*What are the best natural remedies for hot flashes and mood swings?
*How can mindfulness and meditation ease menopause symptoms?
*What should you know about post-menopause health and wellness?

Stay tuned as we dive deep into these topics and more!

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Sheryce Watson

Sheryce Watson is a menopause truth-teller, cannabis advocate, and the unapologetic voice behind the But My Vagina Still Works movement. A 63 year old mother, survivor, and storyteller, Sheryce brings raw honesty, deep wisdom, and plenty of humor to the often silenced experiences of perimenopause and postmenopause.

After enduring a 12-year menopause fog that nearly stole her life including suicide attempts she found healing through journaling, holistic remedies, and yes, cannabis. Her lived experience is now a lifeline for women who feel alone, confused, and unseen during the menopause transition.

Through her journal, podcast, TikTok lives, and community coaching, Sheryce helps women reclaim their sensuality, mental wellness, and power. Whether she’s talking vaginal dryness or the endocannabinoid system, she keeps it real, relatable, and radically empowering.

Welcome to a space where your symptoms are valid, your story matters, and your vagina still works.