Sophie Jaffe is the founder of the popular superfood brand, Philosophie, which offers a variety of potent superfood blends, as well as cleanses. She’s also a sought after health and wellness expert, certified raw food chef, yoga teacher, mother of three and co-hosts the IGNTD podcast with
her husband, Adi.
Here’s Sophie’s take on the power of CBD for wellness…
How has CBD helped you manage your mental and physical health?
Sophie: I started using CBD in an honest and real way during the 2020 pandemic insanity. Before that, it was here and there and I didn’t really have a true relationship with it. I loved the idea and benefits it gave, but was almost turned off by all the hype! Now, I use it often for my mental wellbeing and low-grade anxiety and I’m a huge fan.
How does CBD help you find balance with all of the demands of being a mom and an entrepreneur?
Sophie: CBD helps me to balance the overwhelming stress and anxiety I often experience. When I support my wellbeing with CBD, I feel more capable to handle whatever is thrown my way. This year, especially, I realized I am in charge of my own body, being and experiences. I get to decide what energy and perspective I bring to every situation – even during a pandemic! CBD also helps me transition between all the different hats I wear with more ease and grace. From mama mode, to podcast recording with IGNTD, to being an entrepreneur at Philosophie and posting on my influencer account @sophie.jaffe, I hop back and forth. On strong balanced days, this is seamless. But, on challenging days, I take CBD and it helps me so much.
As a superfood expert and the owner of Philosophie, what are ways women can use CBD to maintain a sense of wellbeing, especially during these challenging times?
Sophie: I find CBD can be extremely supportive for women, well, at ALL times. I put a CBD cream on my belly and it’s a game-changer, whether during your period/cramps or for digestion and any anxiety. I’ve also been using CBD oil as a lubricant and it’s wonderful for opening up emotionally and waking up the senses during moments of intimacy. Mostly, I find the biggest support in using it is for life transitions and to balance anxiety, and for sleep. Finally, I combine CBD tinctures with Philosophie superfoods for a beautiful tonic or superfood smoothie.
What are three tips you’d give women who are curious about trying CBD for their wellness, but are confused or apprehensive about trying?
- Start with taking a capsule around dinnertime and notice the difference you feel by bedtime. It helps transition you from daytime to evening really beautifully.
- You can also add it to your coffee or morning tonic if you’re someone that gets jittery or experiences anxiety but loves a cup of joe. I find it helps balance the effects (and add our Philosophie Cacao Magic for extra plant-based magic!).
- Start slow. Figure out your correct dosage and find a brand you trust.
CBD helps me to balance the overwhelming stress and anxiety I often experience. When I support my wellbeing with CBD, I feel more capable to handle whatever is thrown my way. This year, especially, I realized I am in charge of my own body, being and experiences. I get to decide what energy and perspective I bring to every situation – even during a pandemic!
Sophie
