A LOT of my heart goes into sharing this part of my story with you today…

I have never opened up about this before so here it goes….

I grew up in an extremely unstable environment and because of that I started drinking and using drugs at a very young age, 11 years old to be exact. I totaled my Mom’s car from drunk driving at age 13. I was smoking a pack of cigarettes a day by age 13. I was shipped off to various rehabs and facilities because I was out of control, and my mom didn’t know what to do with me. There’s so much more to my story, but that is the base of it for now. This is not meant to be a sad story at all…I wouldn’t change a second of my past. I use it as motivation and inspiration to always move forward!

Growing up, I would have never ever believed that—

…I could ever be a mama to 4 healthy and happy kids.
…I could ever take my health seriously.
…I could ever pour all of my passion, energy, and time into helping women feel healthy, happy, and safe in their bodies through movement in yoga, health coaching, and hemp wellness.

The thoughts of helping others felt like an impossibility growing up because I couldn’t help myself. I often felt hopeless and didn’t care about my future or the outcome of my life.

From age 11 to when I got pregnant with my first baby at 19, I was addicted to drugs and alcohol. I was addicted to how it all made me feel; it was my absolute escape from the emptiness I felt, and I escaped a scary amount.

When I found myself pregnant with my first baby, I realized that drugs and alcohol could no longer be so prevalent in my life. I was determined to give my kids all the things I didn’t have, and I have worked really hard on making sure my kids felt/feel loved, worthy and safe.

I have evolved and grown so much over the past 20+ years. I know how important it is to feel healthy and have the tools to remain healthy. I find so much joy and purpose in sharing all of the things I do on a daily basis to feel like the best version of me because I want you to feel like the best version of you!

Thanks for letting me share!

HEMP FAQs

I know you’re reading this because you want to feel healthy, happy, and safe in your body, in your mind, and in your life. You’re reading this because you care about everything you put in and on your body. You’re reading this because you want to show up fully for your family and for yourself, too.

Here are some of the hemp wellness-related questions I get asked the most!

• What is CBD? CBD is one of many cannabinoids found in the hemp plant. It’s a naturally occurring chemical compound with properties that can aid in anxiousness, nausea, pain, and sleep.
• Will Green Compass CBD products make me feel intoxicated? No—GC uses only hemp flower extract, which contains less than 0.3% THC. GC hemp wellness broad spectrum products are non-intoxicating.
• How does CBD work in the body? The human body naturally produces endocannabinoids, which bind to ECS receptors and aid in achieving homeostasis.
• What is the Endocannabinoid System? The ECS is central to maintaining a balance within our body’ various systems that help regulate many functions like sleep, appetite, mood, pain, and more.
• Why is Green Compass such a good choice for hemp wellness products? All Green Compass CBD comes from USDA-certified organic hemp grown in USDA-certified organic soil. GC owns every stage of the production process from seed to seal, so they can guarantee that every step is performed in accordance with their transparency and traceability standards.

(Information from Green Compass. Learn more at Green Compass Global.)

Tell me in the comments below—which of these FAQs resonated with you the most? Head to my SHOP page brittanybijanwellness.com/shop to explore my favorites from Green Compass. Please note that I may receive a small commission on some of these products when you purchase them with my links. Have questions about which of these hemp wellness products is right for you? Drop me a note in the comments below or email brittany@brittanybijanwellness.com to set up a time to chat. I can’t wait to connect!