Wine, Women, and Weed
A Memoir of Faith, Hope, and Love
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Love is what we were born with. Fear is what we have learned here. The spiritual journey is the relinquishment—or unlearning—of fear and the acceptance of love back into our hearts. —Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love Love is the essence of life. It moves through us, shapes us, and, at times, eludes us when we need it most. It’s what unites us in our highest moments and breaks us in our lowest. Love, in its many forms, is the thread that has woven my life together, even when I struggled to recognize it. For decades, I searched for love in all the expected places—family, relationships, work, religion—but life had a way of pulling the rug out from under me just as I thought I’d found solid ground. My journey has been anything but linear. It has been wild, unpredictable, and, at times, painfully humbling. This is the story of how I reclaimed love—how I lost it, misunderstood it, ran from it, and, ultimately, found it again in places I never expected. Through heartbreak, healing, and reinvention, I discovered that true love isn’t something we find out there. It begins within. For years, I wore masks—hiding behind ambition; chasing validation; and convincing myself that if I worked hard enough, achieved enough, or loved others well enough, I would finally feel whole. But love doesn’t work that way. It’s not a prize to be won or a goal to be checked off a list. Love is the unfiltered, unpolished, unrelenting truth of who we are when we strip everything else away. My story is not just about romantic love, though, as you’ll see, I’ve had my share of passion and heartbreak. It’s about the kind of love that transforms us—the love that forces us to confront our deepest wounds, saves us when we’re drowning, and teaches us to stand tall in our own truth. I once believed love had to fit a certain mold. That it had to look like the fairy tales I was told as a child. That it had to come in a neat little box, tied with a bow, following all the rules. But my life—and this book—proves otherwise. This is a story about defying expectations; choosing authenticity over approval; and embracing the unexpected, whether that be in a glass of wine, the arms of a woman, or the healing power of a plant society once condemned. At its heart, Wine, Women, and Weed is a love story—not just mine but one we all share: the love of self, the love of life, and the love that persists even when everything else crumbles. I invite you to journey with me—to laugh, to cry, to question, and to celebrate. Pour yourself a glass, take a deep breath, and settle in. Let’s begin.
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Wine, Women & Weed: A Memoir of Faith, Hope, and Love is the compelling and deeply personal story of Elisabeth Mack, a healthcare leader turned cannabis advocate. After years immersed in the corporate healthcare world and enduring chronic pain, Elisabeth uncovered the transformative power of cannabis medicine—a discovery that changed the course of her life. Through this journey, she embraced self-love, which became the foundation for navigating loss, uncertainty, and ultimately, a greater appreciation for life. Told through the themes of resilience, self-discovery, and transformation, this memoir delves into Elisabeth’s struggles with family expectations, complex personal relationships, and the reinvention of her professional identity. Through the lens of wine, women, and weed, she weaves a vivid narrative of celebration, healing, and redemption. By confronting the highs and lows of love, loss, and recovery, Elisabeth shares profound lessons about authenticity, holistic well-being, and redefining success on one’s own terms. Blending memoir with advocacy and inspiration, Wine, Women & Weed invites readers to rethink conventional healthcare, explore alternative healing methods, and courageously embrace their truth, no matter how unconventional it may seem. This book is an empowering guide for anyone seeking personal transformation, exploring holistic health, or daring to defy societal expectations on their path to wellness and fulfillment.
About the Author
Elisabeth Mack, MBA, BSN, RN is a visionary nurse, educator, and entrepreneur redefining healing in the 21st century. As co-founder of Holistic Caring & The Green Nurse® and CEO of Bloom Hemp®, she integrates conventional medicine with holistic healing. Elisabeth develops educational platforms to empower patients and providers to re-evaluate contemporary healthcare by integrating scientific evidence, spiritual principles, and plant-based medicines. She possesses thirty years of experience in conventional healthcare, complemented by ten years in the wine industry alongside her husband. Disillusioned by the limits of the traditional system, she co-founded Holistic Caring & The Green Nurse to close the gap between medical science and holistic healing. Her leadership has been recognized with numerous honors, including Educator of the Year by the American Cannabis Nurses Association (2023) and Entrepreneur of the Year by the Cannabis Nurses Network (2022). She served three years as Treasurer of ACNA and presently holds board positions with CVCAN and LANORML, actively advocating for safe access, ethical standards, and informed policy concerning cannabis therapeutics. Beyond her professional endeavors, Elisabeth is a dedicated spiritual seeker whose faith has evolved from adherence to religious doctrines into a dynamic and active practice centered on truth, justice, and love. Her philosophy is simple: always do the right thing, and leave the world better than you found it. Her debut memoir, Wine, Women & Weed, serves as both a confessional narrative and a celebratory account, detailing her experiences and personal reinvention across various life stages influenced by wine, women, and cannabis. The memoir celebrates LGBTQ+ love and chronicles her journey of healing and peace. Elisabeth shares her story with the intention of inspiring, liberating, and providing guidance to others navigating periods of adversity. Today, she continues her mission: to expand consciousness, elevate conversations, and create a world where progressive healing is rooted in truth, dignity, and compassion.