In this episode of Your Highness Podcast, Diana and Miss Cadabra from the Smoke to Smoke podcast discuss their favorite cannabis-related products, including Demeter's cannabis-scented fragrance line and THC Design's hash-infused pre-rolls, as well as recent regulatory changes in Colorado's cannabis market. The episode also covers interview techniqu…

Diana and JR delve into the intersection of intimate wellness and cannabis, discussing the benefits of CBD-infused products such as High Priestess's Drip lubricating sex oil and Avexia Bath Soaks. They address the controversial topic of cannabis industry regulations, inspired by Brad Bogus's LinkedIn post, debating the need for childproof packaging…

In the podcast episode, Diana is joined by Kristin Souza, and they discuss their favorite cannabis products and the joys of activities like travel and kayaking. The episode also delves into the importance of community engagement and local activism in cannabis legislation reform. Kristin shares her experiences with the Connecticut Cannabis Small Bus…

Diana and JR kick off the episode by discussing their favorite cannabis products, such as Wyld gummies and High AF vape cartridges, while also touching on their non-cannabis-related interests like baking and movies. The hosts then ponder the commercialization of 420 celebrations and advocate for maintaining the day's advocacy roots and community sp…

In this episode, guest Olga Hall, also known as the Cannabis Nurse, shares the story of how a dispensary visit led to a distressing encounter with law enforcement. What follows is a discussion about the systemic challenges faced by patients, including the inconsistencies in service and product availability at dispensaries, particularly concerning t…

Dr. Caplan emphasizes the shift toward personalized medicine and the need for a medical system that adapts to individual lifestyles. The episode also tackles the unique healthcare needs of the aging population, exploring the scarcity of informed providers and the potential benefits of cannabis for seniors dealing with chronic conditions like arthri…

In this episode, hosts Diana and JR include recommendations on cannabis products, insights into delivery regulations, and a look at the intersection of cannabis with self-healing. They also talk about the need for collective bargaining in the cannabis industry to ensure fair wages and safety for delivery personnel. For our Media Member Moment, Dian…

Welcome to a special mini-episode of Your Highness podcast where it's just Diana for a quick update. Your support means the world to us, so don't hesitate to reach out with feedback, and hey, you might just snag some of our newly launched merch! Plus, discover how our in-person events in Harford County, Maryland, are evolving to meet our community'…

Ashleen and Rileigh Agulair of Take Root Training join Diana to talk about what's missing in a typical dispensary setting, and how customers are missing out. They explain how their program and companion materials can help current and future budtenders have a better understanding of the industry. From offering a Budtender buzzline to creating an acc…

In this episode, Diana and JR talk about the controversial topic of whether or not a person should have consumption experience before entering the cannabis industry. Ixchel Mooney of Mujeres Valley Fairgrounds talks about the current state of the cannabis industry in New Mexico for our local look segment. 0:16 - Welcome to Your Highness Podcast 0:4…

In this bonus episode, Diana shares the top three listener favorites of 2023 that feature Dr. Peter Grinspoon, Charity Moran, Kristin Souza, and Laura Beohner. (00:16) 2023 Listener Favorite Episodes Nature's complexities of cannabis use disorder, misconceptions, overinclusive criteria, and differences from other substances. (12:17) Benefits of Sup…

In this episode of Your Highness podcast, hosts Diana and JR Krach discuss cannabis, mycology, and a new kid-focused podcast. They begin by sharing their favorite cannabis products for creativity and relaxation. They also recommend henna eyebrow tints and Chani Nicholas's book "You Were Born For This." The hosts then discuss a legal battle in Oklah…

Diana and JR discuss their current favorite cannabis and non-cannabis products, including The Healing Rose CBD lip balm and OG Story strain. They delve into the impact of AI on the cannabis industry, sparked by an AI-generated interview with the founder of Cookies. The episode features an in-depth discussion on the potential loss of human connectio…

Diana and JR discuss how Kratom began their journey into plant medicine, and how it can be an effective alternative to pharmaceutical pain medications. Guest Dr. Grinspoon shares insights on Kratom's potential in treating conditions like anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain. Key Points of this episode: *The podcast episode focuses on exploring Krato…

JR and Diana talk about the elitist attitudes prevalent in the plant medicine arena. Angie Willoughby shares the current mood of the cannabis space in the Sunshine State. Timestamps: 0:16 - Welcome to Your Highness Podcast 1:01 - Fave pot 4:05 - Fave not pot 8:28 - Main Segment 26:08 - Closer Look Important links: The Healing Rose Soft Power The Gr…

JR and Diana talk about the snake oil effect in the CBD industry, and Laura Boehner from The Healing Rose (the opposite of snake oil) discusses the current state of Massachusetts cannabis. Sponsor shoutout: Listeners can get 20% off their next purchase of Alice Mushrooms when they use the code YOURHIGHNESS. Use code YHPOD for 10% off your next purc…

Every so often, we feature other podcasters in the cannabis space to take over our recurring segment, Fave Pot/Not Pot. In this episode, Maggie Wilson of Metaphysical AF shares her selections. Then we discuss the discourse around rescheduling and share our ever-changing opinions. Lastly, Elbe of Elbe's Edibles takes listeners on a journey back in t…

On this episode of Your Highness podcast, Diana is joined by Charity Moran of Seaux & Reap. The two share their Fave Pot and Not Pot items, from pre-cut blunt wraps to the therapeutic wonders of acupuncture and somatic journaling. Charity reveals her passion for the growing world of luxury cannabis travel and her curated events in sunny Louisiana. …

Join me, Diana Krach, and my guest Myisha King, as we kick off our chat with our favorite cannabis-related and non-cannabis-related things. From Granddaddy Purp and Betty Eddie's extra-strength CBD fruit juice to a local comic book store and the amusing antics of a loved one, we cover a variety of topics that show our love for all things cannabis a…

We hear from the Devil's Lettuce Ladies about their Fave Pot/Not Pot and how their show covers all things marketing and elevation. Next, JR and Diana update listeners about the 6-year journey that led to this point, and about how the structure of the show is changing in the future. And then we hear from Katie at Starbuds Cannabis Co about what peop…

Ever wondered how to talk to your kids about Plant Medicine? The topic can appear daunting, but Diana Krach and Danielle Simone Brand unravel just how to navigate this intricate subject. This riveting episode underscores the importance of educating our young ones about substances like cannabis and mushrooms, sensitively addressing our fear-based up…

Join me for an engaging conversation with the brilliant Dr. Darian Parker as we discuss our favorite cannabis and non-cannabis products. I share my experience with Here and Now by Flora and Bast, a product that has significantly enhanced my yoga and work time. Dr. Darian, on the other hand, shares his experience with Gravity, a gummy he uses to bre…

On the latest episode of Your Highness Podcast, host Diana Krach is joined by Danielle Simone Brand and Shannon, AKA Weed Mama. Danielle and Shannon talk about their new collaborative projects and the exciting things they have in store for their listeners. They discuss the importance of representation in the cannabis industry and how they aim to pr…

In this episode, Diana Krach is joined by Wendy Brazill to discuss her book, "Why Mommy Gets High". The two delve into the inspiration behind the book, which explores the taboo topic of moms who use cannabis. Wendy shares her experience with cannabis and motherhood and discusses the stigma surrounding the issue. Diana and Wendy also address the pot…

In this episode of Your Highness Podcast, host Diana Krach sits down with Kema Ogden, owner of Top Notch THC, a popular dispensary in Las Vegas. Kema shares her insights on running a successful dispensary and navigating the complex legal landscape of the cannabis industry. The discussion covers a range of topics, including marketing strategies, cus…

Join us as we chat with the incredible Mandy Lile of Potency No.710 about our favorite cannabis and non-cannabis-related things. Discover why Beboe pens, Sour Diesel strain, and Kiva chocolate bars are some of our top picks. Mandy even shares how her young sons help her stay energized and productive, and how Kiva's churro, s'mores, and marshmallow …

Dr. Peter Grinspoon joins Diana to talk about his new book and discuss the complex nature of medical care and cannabis use. 0:16 - Welcome to Your Highness Podcast 1:46 - Fave Pot 4:45 - Fave not Pot 6:46 - Main Segment 23:45 - Calls to action 26:00 - Where can people find you? 27:30 - Wrap up and goodbye Important links: Mitragaia The Healing Rose…

Sysamone Phaphon and Eunice Kim collaborated to create an ongoing education initiative for cannabis literacy and accessibility for the AAPI communities. With the help of many other AAPI cannabis activists, they published a book that translates cannabis terminology into many Asian languages. The book contains easy-to-understand definitions of cannab…

Welcome to the Your Highness podcast segment, "Where in the World is Vee", where we follow the journey of Veronica Castillo, the traveling vegan cannabis writer. This time, we have a special update for you as we take a dive into the mystical realm of the unknown. On the 11th and 12th of the coming month, Miami will be bustling with activity as peop…

We're featuring a special episode of Bodacious Women In Cannabis: Diana Krach, the queen of the Your Highness podcast joins Susan Burns to share her journey in the cannabis industry, which started when she began using cannabis at 12 or 13. She started her podcast to give a platform to women in the cannabis industry and to discuss the medical benefi…

Our sister podcast, also hosted by Diana, is called Getting Personal with Plant Medicine, and it's a collaboration between Mitragaia and Your Highness Media. This show takes on the personal side of all types of plant medicine. Skip Stone of Stashlogix, a safe storage company, discusses the challenges of traveling with plant medicine with kids. He g…

In our mega-sized episode, Laura Beohner of The Healing Rose talks about suppositories, Danielle Simone Brand discusses an awesome vacation opportunity, and Vee Castillo and Magical Goddess Dom . 0:00 - Intro song 0:16 - Welcome Laura Boehner of The Healing Rose 0:52 - Fave Pot 4:40 - Fave Not Pot 8:11 - Suppositories 24:53 - Where Can People Find …

Jamie London Wollberg, an unconditional love coach, joins Diana to talk about experiencing a lack of accessibility and inclusion in the cannabis industry. 0:00 - Intro to Jamie 0:34 - Fave pot 5:18 - Fave not pot 10:29 - Lack of accessibility at industry events 16:30 - What are the most significant accessibility gaps in the industry 24:14 - Issues …

In our final episode of our "Ghost of Past, Present, and Future of Cannabis", we dive into the experience of transitioning out of the industry. Stephanie Kerns joins us to discuss why she left the cannabis industry and how that has impacted her life. Important links: The Healing Rose Buttplug by Yourmomlikesmymusic and <3URMOM The Cannabis Workers …

MAJOR APOLOGIES to the folks who tried to listen to this the first time we uploaded it! Even after all this time, we make mistakes. :) To continue our Past, Present, and Future theme, we are discussing the current state of the cannabis industry. We highlight conversations around the social media spaces that paint the grim picture of what is happeni…

Melanie Simons and Yanina Kaminski are best friends, as well as the co-founders of Love You Three. In this special brand highlight, the two talk about the unique challenges and rewards of running a business with a chosen family. They also give some insight into how they create specific flavor profiles and the desired outcome of the products. To get…

A sneak preview of the new podcast Practically Magical PR, featuring Maggie Wilson and Diana Krach. The show will be a mixture of practical pitching guidance and metaphysical introspection. Our first episode will launch later in January. Important links: 10% off using code YHPOD on non-sale items at mitragaia.com Fruit Slabs This episode is produce…

To honor all the Christmas movies playing, we are doing a theme: Past, Present, and Future of Cannabis. We begin with the past, as Diana and JR take a trip down memory lane. Listeners get a 10% discount when they use code YHPOD for Mitragaia products. Important links: Ranchera Familia Incredibles Speaker 1 [00:00:00] During the holiday season. I wo…

Diana and JR talk about how judgmental attitudes keep novices from truly embracing the cannabis space. Important links: Lumi Bloom Love You Three Mitragaia Curio Listeners get 10% off using YHPOD on mitragaia.com Transcript This episode is produced and edited by Your Highness Media. Subscribe to our Substack for the latest updates and event informa…

Joan Parrott-Fonseca joins Diana to talk about the unexpected lessons that come out of chronic illness and older age. Joan also talks about how the cannabis community as a whole can be more accessible to elderly folks. In this episode, you will learn: 1. The difficulties faced by seniors when trying to access and use cannabis, include stigma and la…

Diana and JR preview the new format of the show, and Martine Pierre of Cannalution joins Diana to talk about being a disrupter in the EdTech and cannabis sector. Martine Pierre's goal is to bring people together to learn about and solve the global issue of inequity in the cannabis industry. "I think that innovation is going to be able to flourish w…

Our latest Media Member Spotlight (MMS) features Will Read of Common SENSImilla and CannaPlanners. Will talks about taking on big ideas, providing a fair and equitable workplace, and preparing for the new Vermont cannabis scene. YH listeners can get 10% non-sale items at Mitragaia.com by using the code YHPOD. Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/dMsXz1ko…

Derek Chase of Flora and Bast joins Diana to talk about product transparency, and give insight on how to avoid snake oil in an oversaturated market. YH listeners can get 10% using code YHPOD on Mitragaia.com This episode is produced and edited by Your Highness Media. Subscribe to our Substack for the latest updates and event information.…

We're doing something new by providing listeners with an audio preview of the Fall issue of CannaCurious magazine. A handful of contributors discuss their part of this gorgeous issue. YH listeners can get 10% using code YHPOD on Mitragaia.com Time Stamps: Fave Pot / Fave Not Pot - 1:50 Diana - 10:10 Diana and Tekisha - 20:43 Maggie - 32:58 Danielle…

Dr. Pepper Hernandez joins Diana to talk about the many aspects of being a Naturopath, and how that intersects with plant medicine. She also talks about the Cannabis Holistic Health Institute, and how accessible education can be transformative. Your Highness listeners can get 10% off of non-sale items from our sponsor Mitragaia when they use the co…

To start off season 7 with a bang, Willa of Highly Human and Calan of 69&Sunny TV join Diana for an elevated conversation about inclusiveness. Calan and Willa also talk about the creative process, and how society can reimagine the idea of hustling. We are also thrilled to announce our new sponsor: Mitragaia, a kratom supplier that we have been purc…

In the last episode of our Birthday Month, we have deep friend of the pod Danielle Simone Brand of Weed Mom and Weed Speak talking about the complexities of normalization and representation. And then we have the third installment of Where In The World Is Vee (WITIV), where Diana and Dom Hart talk about Vee's latest map-trotting adventures! Importan…

As we continue celebrating our birthday month, it only makes sense to gift listeners with a new series featuring deep friend of the pod Maggie Wilson of Metaphysical AF. We also have another deep friend of the pod joining this episode: Tiffany Watkins of Vanguard Media. This episode is produced and edited by Your Highness Media. Subscribe to our Su…

It's the birthday month of both the show and the creator of the show! Diana and JR talk about the podcast's journey over the last five years. We talk about vision boards, lessons learned, and Drag Race seasons as well. This episode is produced and edited by Your Highness Media. Subscribe to our Substack for the latest updates and event information.…

Katie Enright of Lavinia talks about the complexity of sexual health, and examines the intersection of cannabis and sex. She also talks about the importance of hygiene, application method, and understanding activation times. This episode is produced and edited by Your Highness Media. Subscribe to our Substack for the latest updates and event inform…