Cannabis and Weed for Women's Mental Wellness and Health

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Curious about the potential of cannabinoids for emotional balance and health?

Join The High Guide Podcast host April Pride as she explores the potential of the cannabis family of plant medicines to foster a healthier mind. With her guests April explores how cannabis can play a pivotal role in stress reduction, relaxation, and overall mental wellness.

We explore the potential of “weed” and cannabis products to elevate mood, alleviate anxiety, and foster emotional resilience. Our mission is to empower you with knowledge that supports your journey towards a balanced and fulfilled life.

On this page you’ll find The High Guide’s articles on cannabis as well as the podcast episodes that touch on cannabis. Continue your journey with further reading on other psychedelics in our magic mushrooms and ketamine sections.

Blog Posts on Cannabis / Weed

The proverbial a-z list of the perfect cannabis sesh!
Edibles are a fun way to consumer cannabis, let’s consider how long the experience can last
What the heck is Kush, and what are 10 great strains?
Time to update your cannabis weed stash, let’s review some ideas
There are many ways to consume Cannabis, let’s explore Dab rigs and other glass bongs
Let’s review some pro tips for consuming cannabis as a smokeable wax
So many pipe and bong products out there, which are the best glass products?
Tips for storing and maintaining freshness of your cannabis weed products at home and while on the go
A overview of the many cannabis major strains and their properties
A guide to extracting thc and making cannabis wax
A guide to cannabis lubes to enhance your sexual pleasure
An overview of the main cannabis terpenes categories worth knowing about
So much weed so little time–a guide to best ways to smoke cannabis weed
A profile on Vanessa Lavorato, host of Bong Appetit
Delta-8 gummies are great for treating anxiety, let’s review
A list of April Pride’s favorite cannabis terpenes varieties

Cannabis for Women Podcast Episodes

The High Guide Podcast regularly features cannabis / pot / weed content designed for curious women.  These episodes cover a wide range of cannabis subjects including prominent women guests who share their knowledge and experience + expertise, deep dives into research, therapy, and…

April Pride explores the term “strain” in the context of microbiology and cannabis. She discusses how strains can vary due to genetic and environmental factors, affecting growth, properties, and effects. The post also delves into the history of cannabis strains, their adaptation, and the rise of high-THC varieties. Additionally, it touches on psilocybin mushrooms and the use of the term “strain” in mycology. The podcast navigates the nuances of terminology and its importance in understanding subpopulations of species.
In this episode of The High Guide podcast, we investigate Which is better for sleep CBD or THC?Join us as we uncover the scientific research, bust prevalent myths, and delve into personal experiences surrounding this controversial topic. After listening to this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of: – Gain insights into how cannabis compounds like THC and CBD interact with our body’s endocannabinoid system to influence sleep cycles. – Discover the world of cannabis strains tailored to promote relaxation and sedation, and learn how to navigate the vast array of options. – Explore the rising popularity of CBD as a sleep aid, its potential benefits, and what the latest research reveals about its effects on sleep quality. – Hear about real-life experiences as we share stories from individuals who’ve incorporated cannabis or CBD into their sleep routines, and learn how to fine-tune your approach for optimal results.
In this episode, we delve into the wonders of CBD, often referred to as “the cannabis that won’t induce a high.” It has gained acclaim as a versatile remedy, offering effective relief from pain, stress, and inflammation.   After listening to this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of: – Understand how CBD works within the body to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and manage stress, backed by scientific research. – Explore firsthand accounts of individuals who have experienced the positive effects of CBD in managing their pain, inflammation, and stress levels. – Learn about the various forms of CBD products available, such as tinctures, topicals, and edibles, and how to select the most suitable option for your specific needs. – Gain insights into finding the right dosage and maintaining consistency in your CBD regimen for optimal and sustainable results.
Microdosing cannabis is where small doses of this versatile plant are used to achieve subtle yet impactful effects on well-being and functionality. Join us as we unlock the potential of microdosing cannabis and explore its myriad benefits. After listening to this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of: – Explore the fundamentals of microdosing cannabis, including what it is, how it works, and the science behind it. – Learn about the potential benefits of microdosing cannabis, eg creativity, focus, reduced anxiety, and stress. – Listen to real-life experiences of individuals who have learned how to microdose cannabis. – Get actionable advice on how to start your own microdosing journey, including dosing strategies, product selection, and important considerations.
Cannabis Use Disorder is on the rise after widespread Adult Use Legalization across the US. Creator and host April Pride opens up about how depression and dependency were provoked by the dissolution of her marriage and starting life on her own for the first time as an adult.   Featured guests: Raeven Duckett, JOHNNIE After listening to this episode, you will have a better understanding of:  – Cannabis Use Disorder and today’s contributing factors – Symptoms of Cannabis Use Disorder – Harm reduction tools to avoid or curb cannabis dependency – The overlooked symptoms of high-functioning depression
A Medical Doctor Gives Her Perspective on Cannabis to Treat Cancer by explaining the endocannabinoid system, which is a relatively new discovery. Dr. Janice Knox is deep in the conversation of just how integral this aspect of our physiology is to human life. Dr. Knox shares case studies of treating cancer with cannabis therapy, as well as insights on how to maintain harmony within this system of the body.    After listening to this episode you will have a better understanding of… – How doctors are helping cancer patients into remission via cannabis therapy and lifestyle protocols – The antiemetic properties of cannabis  – The endocannabinoid system’s role to maintain harmony, repair and protect the human body  After listening to this episode you will have a better understanding of… – Examples of doctors’ success with cannabis therapy & lifestyle protocols – The antiemetic properties of cannabis – The ECS’s role to maintain harmony, repair and protect the human body
Is Cannabis a Psychedelic? We all know there’s some very potent weed out there, which can produce some interesting effects. But can it be considered psychedelic?  After listening to this episode, you will have a better understanding of… – Where cannabis gets its hallucinogenic qualities – Similarities and differences between cannabis and classic psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD – What can happen if you choose to mix weed with shrooms and other psychedelics? – What is happening in our brains when we consume psychedelics After listening to this episode you will have a better understanding of… – Where cannabis gets its hallucinogenic qualities – Similarities + differences between cannabis etal psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD – What can happen if you choose to mix weed with shrooms and other psychedelics – What is happening in our brains when we consume psychedelics
The Best Cannabis Edibles? Many people have a story – and it’s not a positive one. But should we let one bad experience forever shape our perception of cannabis? Take a bite out of the bad edible experience with proper labeling and dosage that makes accidental incidents avoidable.After listening to this episode you will have a better understanding of… – Dosing with cannabis gummies – The best weed gummy brands – Avoiding overdosing with weed edibles – Significance of how gummies are made on your cannabis high
Cannabis Tourism in the era of legal weed. The once heavily patrolled by helicopter zone known as The Emerald Triangle, is evolving into one of the most coveted and connoisseur-grade options for a weed vacation. Immerse yourself in the legendary terroir of the region for a glimpse of the newly available experiences offered in the most chronic of counties.  Featuring cannabis journalist Jackie Bryant and California Cannabis Tourism member Amanda Reimann After listening to this episode, you will have a better understanding of… – US and international destinations that are catching on with weed enthusiasts – Why California is becoming the number one place in the world for weed tourism – The significant role of terrior on cannabis cultivars – Experiential cannabis opportunities to get to your right high
Can I Bring a Weed Pen on a Plane? Should I stash it with my sex toys? or don’t bring it at all? As laws loosen, we seek pro-tips from some of the most well-traveled women in the cannabis scene for keeping your stash both safe and stocked while traveling. Featuring cannabis journalist Jackie Bryant and California Cannabis Tourism member Amanda Reimann After listening to this episode, you will have a better understanding of… – The legality of traveling with weed  – What a traveling toker should have in a portable OTG stash, including a chillum – Pro-tips for packing your pot properly – Navigating some of the new-age nuances of traveling with cannabis After listening to this episode you will have a better understanding of… – The legality of traveling with weed – What a traveling toker should have in a portable OTG stash including a chillum – Pro-tips for packing your pot properly – Navigating some of the new age nuances of traveling with cannabis
Drink weed – that’s a new way to consume cannabis, but what happens if you ditched your joint for a beverage? Where innovations in the weed industry meet the socially accepted nature of drinking, cannabis-infused beverages now have a seat at the table – providing potent and flavorful options that will get you buzzing without the hangover.   After listening to this episode, you will have a better understanding of… – Onset, ingredients, and dosage are specific to beverages for an optimal cannabis experience.  – How consumers are decreasing alcohol intake with cannabis beverages – The benefits of cannabis beverages to reduce hangovers – Beverages brands you can trust with your weed-high
From knife hits to the classic rig and torch to the all-in-one electronic smart rigs, there’s no shortage of ways to consume cannabis concentrates. Where ritual meets innovation, we talk with Elise McRoberts, CMO of Doc Greens, for tips on everything from the temperature to the technology of your next dab session.   After listening to this episode, you will have a better understanding of… – The different options for setting up your concentrate set-up, including proper accessories  – The classic torch and rig compared to modernized smart rigs. – How to choose a glass, quartz banger – Best practices for your next dab session, including minimizing the mess
Cannabis Concentrates 101 starts with the traditional roots of hashish to today with the new age rosin revolution and present consumers with a wide variety of potent options to choose from. Weed through the confusing types and terms just in time for the 7/10 celebration. Learn about the significance of July 10, the difference between various concentrates, and why Live Resin and Live Rosin matter. After listening to this episode you will have a better understanding of… – Significance of July 10 or 710 for cannabis concentrates – What does hash have to do with oil in a vape pen? – The difference between Live Resin and Live Rosin And why it matters. – The difference between budder, batter and diamonds
What is Dab for Weed? In this episode, we speak with Elise McRoberts, CMO of Doc Greens, who believes education is key in the fight to remove the stigma from dabbing and choosing clean cannabis concentrates. After listening to this episode, you will have a better understanding of… – What cannabis concentrates are – How innovative products make dabbing more accessible – Demystifying common stereotypes surrounding cannabis concentrates. – Misconceptions related to dabbing THC oil After listening to this episode you will have a better understanding of… – What cannabis concentrates are – How innovative products making dabbing more accessible – Demystifying common stereotypes surrounding cannabis concentrates. – Misconceptions related to dabbing THC oil
After listening to this episode, you will have a better understanding of… – The integral role the LGBTQ+ community played in cannabis legalization – Specific LGBTQ+ leaders who were cannabis advocates of medical cannabis – How cannabis helps address the trauma permeating marginalized communities  – Specific cannabis products to support sexual health After listening to this episode you will have a better understanding of… – The integral role the LGBTQ+ community played in cannabis legalization – Specific LGBTQ+ leaders who were cannabis advocates of medical cannabis – How cannabis helps address the trauma permeating marginalized communities – Specific cannabis products to support sexual health
The debate of Indoor vs Outdoor Weed starts and stops with Cannabis Sustainability. Aster Farms CEO Julia Jacobson talks through her outdoor grow’s first-of-its-kind Sustainability Report published in the Spring of 2021. Julia breaks down the choices she and other cannabis cultivators make when cultivating a plant seed for sale. We also get into a very different wine versus weed conversation, and that is the impending battle between the wine and the weed industries as resources, including land, energy, and water, become more scarce.   After listening to this episode, you will have a better understanding of… – Environmental benefits of growing cannabis outdoors & site-specific needs of an outdoor grow – How cannabis cultivation compares to other agricultural industries like wine and almonds – The “turf war” between wine grape and cannabis cultivators for water & energy – Ways consumers can help create an environmentally-friendly cannabis industry  After listening to this episode you will have a better understanding of… – Environmental benefits of growing cannabis outdoors & site specific needs – How cannabis cultivation compares to other agricultural industries, e.g. wine, almonds – The “turf war” between wine grape and cannabis cultivators for water & energy – Ways consumers can help create an environmentally-friendly cannabis industry
Sustainable Cannabis Packaging has not caught on. It’s a different take on sustaining your high—for the long term. The legal cannabis industry in the United States produces about 150 million tons of waste each year. In this abbreviated Clubhouse recording, cannabis product designers discuss unsustainable weed packaging and small businesses’ decisions to stay afloat while staying true to their values.   After listening to this episode, you will have a better understanding of… – How cannabis legislation hurts and helps the environmental impact of the industry – Which women-owned cannabis brands are making environmentally sustainable choices – The challenges small businesses face in offering sustainable cannabis packaging – Innovations & best practices to reduce waste in the cannabis industry – from packaging to growers and producers  After listening to this episode you will have a better understanding of… – How cannabis legislations hurts and helps the environmental impact of the industry – Which women-owned cannabis brands are making environmentally sustainable choices – The challenges small businesses face to offer sustainable cannabis packaging – Innovations & best practices to reduce waste in the cannabis industry – from packaging to growers and producers
What does it mean to be 420 Friendly? Many women working in cannabis share the cannabis beverages, weed strains, and other ways they got high to celebrate 420 this year. Recorded LIVE on April 23, 2021 on Clubhouse. Featuring the women of PAX, Session Goods and many more. After listening to this episode, you will have a better understanding of… – How women working in weed spend April 20th – The favorite strains of women working in weed – Preferred consumption methods from female cannabis experts – What to do when you’re high on 4/20 After listening to this episode you will have a better understanding of… – How women working in weed spend April 20th – The favorite strains of women working in weed – Preferred consumption methods from female cannabis experts – What to do when you’re high on 4/20
What’s the deal with purple strains of weed? From Pink Kush to Blue Dream to Grandaddy Purp, cannabis cultivars are more than simply green. 
Lemon Haze Weed Strain and other cannabis cultivars with names that include a fruit of some kind. From Cherry to Berry to Banana, strains that bear these names have more in common than their namesakes. Listen to the end for a handy shortcut for your next dispensary trip. 
What is the difference between weed edibles, gummies, and smoking cannabis? Will I get higher if I consume on an empty stomach? And how can I have more control over when the high hits? These are a few of the questions answered by women working in weed in this episode focused on cannabis edibles.  After listening to this episode you will have a better understanding of… – What is the difference between smoking versus edibles? – Will I get higher if I consume weed edibles on an empty stomach? – Preventing a bad trip with a weed gummies – Will I feel THC gummies the first time I take one?
Looking for an Easy to Clean Bong? Creator and host April Pride introduces us to the women of weed who prefer flower to smoke flower as a joint – or pre-roll – or from a bong. This lively conversation is meant to be fun!   After listening to this episode, you will have a better understanding of… – Cannabis flower is favored by many women – Different types of women are into smoking cannabis – women who choose to smoke weed each have their style – OG advice to keep the art of getting high chic and easy Featuring Maggie Connors of besito, Raeven Duckett of JOHNNIE, Vanessa Lavorato of Marigold Sweets, Kate Miller of Miss Grass, Verena Von Pfetten of Gossamer, and Lauren Yoshiko of Brocolli Talk. After listening to this episode you will have a better understanding of… – 420 tips from women who work in weed including what they do while high – Types of bongs: glass bongs, glass water pipes, glass bubbler pipe – Cleaning glass bongs, glass water pipes, glass bubbler pipe – How to pick a bong (hint: keep it simple!)

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