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Our Founder on Longevity And Why Cannabis Is Part of Her Daily Routine

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Longevity Through Balance, Recovery, and Cannabis


Founder of Rebelle: Charlotte Hanna on Cannabis and Longevity

Longevity is everywhere right now. Podcasts, supplements, protocols, cold plunges, red light, glucose monitors—it’s having a moment.

But the truth is, the idea of living well for a long time isn’t new at all. Every ancient health tradition understood some version of this: balance heat and cold, move your body, use plants as medicine, get sunlight, sleep when it’s dark, eat real food, recover on purpose.

What’s new is that modern science is finally catching up.

Today we call it “health span.” Not just how long you live, but how well you live. How strong you feel. How much energy you have. How clearly you think. How fast you recover. That’s the version of longevity I care about—and it’s the one I actually build my life around.

Cannabis is part of that for me. Not as an escape. As a tool.



People tell me all the time that I look healthy for my age. The truth is, that’s not luck—and it’s definitely not accidental.  Looking good is great. Feeling good matters more. Sleeping well, recovering faster, staying focused, and having real energy—that’s what I’m actually optimizing for. Health span is the real flex. And yes, cannabis is part of that conversation for me.I’m intentional about what I use and why. THC combined with CBN helps me downshift and protect my sleep. CBD is part of my daily routine for inflammation and nervous system balance. And I also use cannabinoids like CBG, CBC, and THCV—for focus, recovery, metabolic support, and whole-body resilience. To me, this is what modern cannabis looks like: not just getting high, but building a smarter, more personalized wellness stack.


“The future of cannabis isn’t about getting high. It’s about using the plant intelligently to stay sharp, strong, and resilient for the long run.”


Stress, the Nervous System, and Why Calm Is a Power Move


Chronic stress is the fastest way I know to look and feel older. High cortisol shows up in your sleep, your skin, your mood, your recovery, and your focus. Living in fight-or-flight mode might feel productive, but it’s a terrible long-term strategy.THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids work with the endocannabinoid system—one of the body’s core regulators of mood, sleep, appetite, and inflammation. In low, regular doses, cannabis helps me keep my nervous system regulated without dulling my edge. The goal isn’t to check out. It’s to stay calm, clear, and resilient.


Inflammation, Recovery, and Playing the Long Game


Some inflammation is normal. Chronic inflammation is not. For me, chronic inflammation shows up as slower recovery, stiffness, brain fog, and that low-grade “always tired” feeling too many people accept as normal. I don’t.CBD, CBG, and CBC have become part of how I think about recovery and resilience—supporting my body so I can train, work, and live at a high level without constantly feeling run down. Cannabis doesn’t replace training, good food, or sleep—but it makes all three work better.


How I Try To Live This


I’m pretty minimalist when it comes to supplements. I don’t chase powders, pills, or protocols. I eat real, nutrient-dense food and let that do the heavy lifting. Cannabis is the one exception, because these compounds work with systems the body already has. For me, THC, CBD, CBG, CBC, and THCV are part of a daily, intentional wellness routine—not a shortcut and not a replacement for the basics.


Here’s what that looks like in my life:

  • I train with intention. Strength to build and keep muscle. Cardio that actually challenges my heart and lungs. Not just steps—training that supports long-term energy and resilience.

  • I use cannabis as a support tool. THC and CBN to protect my sleep and help me downshift. CBD, CBG, CBC, and THCV combined with THC for inflammation, recovery, focus, and balance. The goal is regulation, not zoning out.

  • I get outside as much as possible. Sunlight, fresh air, walking, moving my body in the real world. My mood, sleep, and energy are always better when I start there.

  • I sweat regularly. Training, heat, movement—sweating helps me manage stress, recover better, and keep my system feeling good.

  • I treat sleep like it matters. Because it does. Sleep is where recovery, brain health, and hormone balance happen. Cannabis supports this for me, but the habit comes first.

  • I eat simply and well. Protein-forward, nutrient-dense, whole foods. No supplement stacks—just food that actually feeds me.

  • I make space for joy and connection. Laughter, pleasure, purpose, and feeling engaged in my life aren’t extras—they’re part of staying well.

In my life, cannabis fits into this as a support system—for sleep, recovery, inflammation, and nervous system balance—so I can stay consistent with the habits that actually keep me feeling strong, clear, and energized.

This isn’t about optimization for the sake of optimization. It’s about building a life—and a body—that you actually want to live in for a long time.



 
 
 
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