Long before Medicinal Mamas existed, cannabis was already part of a conversation happening within our family. My youngest sister was just four years old when she was diagnosed with epilepsy. That experience opened our eyes to a world of questions, research, and possibilities we hadn't considered before. It was our family's first introduction to cannabis, and although we didn't immediately begin exploring CBD, the curiosity stayed with us.
Fast forward to 2018.
My mom, Jennifer, was navigating anxiety and arthritis, and I watched as those challenges began changing her everyday life. She was slowing down, traveling less, and missing out on things she genuinely loved doing.
At the time, I was studying Cannabis Studies, so I had developed a growing interest in the plant, its compounds, and the science behind them. I encouraged my mom to explore CBD as part of a more holistic approach to her wellness.
What began as curiosity became an experience that meant a great deal to our family. My mom felt that CBD was making a positive difference in her daily life. That same year, my youngest sister also began using CBD, and our family felt encouraged by her experience.
These were our personal experiences, not promises of what CBD could do for everyone. But they inspired us to keep learning, asking questions, and paying closer attention to quality and education.
At the time, I had no idea just how personal that journey would become for me.
The Moment Everything Changed
In January 2021, I was involved in a car accident that changed my life in ways I never could have imagined. I was left with herniated discs, PTSD, and intense pain. My days became a cycle of doctor's appointments, scans, tests, and medications. I was trying to manage what I was going through physically and emotionally, but somewhere along the way, I began to feel like I was losing pieces of myself.
I couldn't do many of the things I loved. I wasn't showing up in my everyday life the way I wanted to.
And then my six-year-old son said something I'll never forget.
“I feel like I don't have a mom anymore.”
Those words broke my heart.
I had been so focused on getting through each day that I hadn't fully realized how much my experience was affecting him, too.
That was my turning point.
I didn't just want to get through the pain. I wanted to feel present again. I wanted to laugh, make memories, and enjoy the little moments with my son. I wanted him to feel like he had his mom back.
I began reevaluating my approach to wellness and exploring ways to support my physical and emotional well-being. Drawing on my Cannabis Studies education, personal research, and practices like meditation, I started building a more holistic, plant-centered routine.
It wasn't a quick fix, and it certainly wasn't a straight path. There were still difficult days, anxiety, and pain.
But I finally felt like I was taking steps toward reclaiming parts of my life that I'd missed.
That experience helped me understand how deeply personal the search for wellness can be, and how much it can affect the people we love.
How Medicinal Mamas Came to Life
By this point, my mom and I had each taken our own path into the world of CBD.
Our experiences were different, but they brought us to the same place: a genuine appreciation for plant-based wellness and a desire to share what we'd learned with others.
We also knew firsthand how overwhelming shopping for CBD could be.
There were so many brands, products, strengths, ingredients, and claims. How could someone completely new to CBD know what to look for? How could they feel confident about what they were buying?
We wanted to create the kind of experience we would have appreciated when we were first starting out.
One where you could ask questions without feeling embarrassed. Where someone would take the time to explain the difference between products. Where quality, transparency, and education weren't just marketing words.
And where you felt like a person, not another transaction.
That vision became Medicinal Mamas CBD.
Why Quality Matters to Us
When we began building Medicinal Mamas, we knew we couldn't put our name behind just anything.
We spent time researching companies, examining their standards, and looking for partners whose approach aligned with our own.
Third-party testing, ingredient transparency, product quality, and even flavor mattered to us.
Because let's be real: even a thoughtfully made product isn't going to be very enjoyable if you dread using it!
We wanted to offer products we could feel confident discussing with our customers, while giving them the information they needed to make their own decisions.
And that commitment continues to shape how we approach Medicinal Mamas today.
Why the Name Medicinal Mamas?
The name Medicinal Mamas has always held a special meaning for us.
Jennifer and I aren't just a mother-daughter team. We're both mothers ourselves.
Our journeys into plant-based wellness were shaped by our experiences as women, as individuals, and as moms who understand what it means to care deeply for the people who depend on us.
When we created Medicinal Mamas, we wanted to bring that same level of thoughtfulness, compassion, and attention into everything we did.
Because to us, being a mama has never been just about a title.
It's about showing up, listening, learning, advocating, and doing your best to care for the people who count on you.
And that's the heart we wanted this business to have.
From Our Family to Yours
If there's one thing I hope you take away from our story, it's that Medicinal Mamas was never simply about selling CBD.
It was about taking everything we'd experienced, everything we'd learned, and everything we wished we'd known sooner, and using it to create something meaningful.
A place where curiosity is encouraged. Where education matters. Where you can ask questions, take your time, and explore wellness on your own terms.
Whether you're completely new to CBD, curious about ingredients, or simply getting to know our little family business, I'm grateful you've found your way here.
Thank you for allowing us to share our story with you.
And welcome to the Medicinal Mamas family.
With love,
Jasmine & Jennifer
The Mamas