Higher Spirits offers a fresh take on cannabis, spirituality, and mindfulness, featuring deep, thoughtful discussions with a diverse array of guests. From yogis to PhDs, our conversations explore how cannabis has been used in the past to inform how we can best use it in our modern world.

Higher Spirits
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Higher Spirits offers a fresh take on cannabis, spirituality, and mindfulness, featuring deep, thoughtful discussions with a diverse array of guests. From yogis to PhDs, our conversations explore how cannabis has been used in the past to inform how we can best use it in our modern world.
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Recent Episodes

September 18, 2025
Can't Meditate? Try Cannabis EP 11 Higher Spirits with Darrien Divinity
<p>Welcome back to Higher Spirits 🌿 After a summer pause to honor the cycles of rest and creation, I’m back with a powerful episode featuring Darrien Divinity, the founder of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MarijuanaMeditations">@MarijuanaMeditations</a> ✨ Darrien’s spiritual journey, from a strict Christian upbringing to finding God through cannabis and yoga✨ How cannabis can help you learn and deepen into meditation✨ Why she chose to reclaim the word “marijuana” despite its complicated history✨ The power of herbal blends, flower bars, and conscious consumption✨ How cannabis helps us slow down, embody feminine energy, and deepen meditationAt the end of the episode, Darrien guides us through a beautiful 2-minute meditation that I highly recommend participating in.📲 Connect with Darrien:Instagram: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnlBcFZOdmdmX1Ywc3hqSGstZ2FTRGxrRThWQXxBQ3Jtc0tscl9fT2ZFelpBblJNejN2dkJkcDBXX0N1eENvVlpfb2UzY1dUSDdtMkhlZFBqcjBmVUZwZkhSRlZ2XzVrY2VlSFUwNzBmS1U5YjF0aWtVODhJanJpcl96a0tVN083R2pkU2hiRFVEM2FmNmtRSHVQNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fdarrien.divinity&v=dehDUmxdVyI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> / darrien.divinity </a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MarijuanaMeditations">@MarijuanaMeditations</a> 🎙️ Follow Higher Spirits for more conversations at the intersection of cannabis, spirituality, and mindful living.Timestamps:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dehDUmxdVyI&list=PL9ZiDXd1OFOFIoy8gweRKxzziIHyj-AnK&index=1">0:00</a> Welcome back, why I have been quiet<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dehDUmxdVyI&list=PL9ZiDXd1OFOFIoy8gweRKxzziIHyj-AnK&index=1&t=180s">3:00</a> Darrien’s early spiritual journey<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dehDUmxdVyI&list=PL9ZiDXd1OFOFIoy8gweRKxzziIHyj-AnK&index=1&t=600s">10:00</a> Discovering cannabis as a spiritual tool<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dehDUmxdVyI&list=PL9ZiDXd1OFOFIoy8gweRKxzziIHyj-AnK&index=1&t=1080s">18:00</a> The story behind Marijuana Meditations<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dehDUmxdVyI&list=PL9ZiDXd1OFOFIoy8gweRKxzziIHyj-AnK&index=1&t=1500s">25:00</a> Herbal blends, flower bars, and ritual<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dehDUmxdVyI&list=PL9ZiDXd1OFOFIoy8gweRKxzziIHyj-AnK&index=1&t=2220s">37:00</a> The legacy of the word “marijuana”<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dehDUmxdVyI&list=PL9ZiDXd1OFOFIoy8gweRKxzziIHyj-AnK&index=1&t=2700s">45:00</a> Equity in cannabis and wellness<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dehDUmxdVyI&list=PL9ZiDXd1OFOFIoy8gweRKxzziIHyj-AnK&index=1&t=3300s">55:00</a> Feminine energy, intuition, and slowing down1:05:00 A guided 2 minute meditation👉 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share to support the show.</p><p>🔔 Turn on notifications so you do not miss the next release!</p>

May 28, 2025
Does Cannabis Deepen Your Yoga Practice? EP 10 Dee Dussault of Ganja Yoga
<p><strong>What happens when you combine cannabis and yoga with intention, ritual, and deep respect?</strong></p><p>In this episode of Higher Spirits, I sit down with <strong>Dee Dussault</strong>, the pioneer of Ganja Yoga, to explore the ancient roots and modern relevance of cannabis-enhanced yoga. We dive into the sacred history of cannabis in spiritual traditions, how to avoid cultural appropriation in Western yoga, and why cannabis can be such a powerful tool for embodiment, emotional healing, and the return to feminine wisdom.</p><p>We also talk about:</p><ul><li><p>How Dee coined the term Ganja Yoga and brought the practice to the West</p></li><li><p>The importance of setting intentions and creating ritual with cannabis</p></li><li><p>The intersection of sensuality, somatics, and plant medicine</p></li><li><p>The challenges and privileges of navigating legal cannabis today</p></li><li><p>Why mindfulness matters when working with any sacred practice</p></li></ul><p>Whether you’re cannabis curious or already plant-devoted, this episode is a reminder that getting high can be a path to getting deep — when approached with care.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Follow Higher Spirits for more conversations at the intersection of cannabis, spirituality, and embodied healing.<br>Connect with me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/higherlexi" target="_new" rel="noopener">@higherlexi</a></p><p>Connect with Dee on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/deedussault/"> @deedussault</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ganja-Yoga-Relaxation-Enlightened-Self-Discovery/dp/0062656848" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Buy Ganja Yoga Book</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ganjayoga.com/training" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Learn more about Dee's trainings</a> </p>

May 14, 2025
Can Cannabis Be Holistic Again? Lou Sagar on Integrating Cannabis in NYC | Higher Spirits EP09
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Lou Sagar, founder of The Alchemist’s Kitchen, to explore his personal journey with cannabis and its evolution as a plant medicine in New York City. We dive into the roots of The Alchemist’s Kitchen as a botanical apothecary, the shifting cannabis culture in NYC, and how ancestral medicine and education are key to a more conscious cannabis industry. Lou shares his perspective on the current regulatory landscape, the role of mindset in cannabis use, and how culinary and community-based approaches could shape the future of plant medicine. Whether you’re passionate about cannabis education, curious about the industry’s challenges, or drawn to the intersection of spirituality and wellness, this conversation offers insight into where cannabis is headed, and what it might take to get there.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.thealchemistskitchen.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">THE ALCHEMIST KITCHEN WEBSITE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thealchemistskitchen/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">FOLLOW THE ALCHEMIST KITCHEN</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
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