Getting Personal with Plant Medicine

In our last episode of the year, we take a look at how the personal intersects with the political: Shonda Broom talks about her journey to change legislation, and Diana and JR talk about the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). This isn't a deep dive into the political side of plant medicine - but more of a snapshot.

There are many ways the personal is political, especially when discussing alternatives to Big Pharma, and we'll explore more of them in 2023. Send us an email and let us know what you want us to explore deeper, and we'll enter you into a giveaway contest!

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In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. The personal journey of plant medicine

2. The stigma around seeking pain relief or improving mental health

3. The benefits of plant medicine for pain relief and insomnia

Chapter Summaries:

[00:00:24] - Diana Krach is the host of the Getting Personal with Plant Medicine Podcast. JR Krach is her partner in both podcasting and life, and they talk about how their journey with plant medicine began in this pilot episode.

[00:01:05] - This episode is brought to you by Mitragaia, the top-rated online kratom supplier. It is lab-tested quality kratom that we use daily.

[00:24:06] - Stay informed about the legality of Kratom and all plant medicine. Check out Mitragaia's News section. That's mitragaia.com. There will be a legislative update later this season. This season will also showcase the multitude of ways that plant medicine intersects with personal aspects of plant medicine.

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The transcript can be found here: https://otter.ai/u/9A8pgI38lCAI6UmiW0QO82dTwVY

Stephanie Kerns knows how important it is to have people you trust to turn to when you're beginning a plant medicine wellness plan. She goes above and beyond to create safe spaces for people to explore alternative healing. She profoundly understands holistic health and has an encyclopedic knowledge of all types of mushrooms. In this episode, Stephanie advises those starting with a new plant routine and discusses her challenging (yet rewarding) personal journey.

Listeners can get 10% off using PLANTPOD when they go to Mitragaia.com.

In a feed swap with our sister podcast, 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

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The Healing Rose

Diana is joined by Leslie Draffin, a menstrual cycle coach and psychedelic guide, who discusses her journey of using psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound, for managing menstrual symptoms. Draffin shares how she defied societal stigmas around menstruation and began to celebrate this natural process instead of suppressing it. She discusses how paying attention to our cycles and engaging with our sensual sides can help us transform our relationship with menstruation.

Draffin also offers a fresh perspective on how we view and manage menstrual health. She shares her personal experience and insights into the potential benefits of psilocybin, the importance of managing expectations, and the necessity of cycle planning and tracking. She also discusses how this journey helped her connect with her femininity and navigate cycle challenges.

The episode also explores the societal stigmatization of menstruation and encourages listeners to honor their bodies during their period by resting and paying attention to the color and consistency of their blood. Draffin emphasizes the importance of finding pleasure in everyday activities and offers suggestions for starting to connect with menstruation in a positive way.

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The Light Within

Mitragaia.com - listeners can get 10% off using code PLANTPOD

This episode is sponsored by Mitragaia.com, a leading online kratom supplier. Use code Plantpod for 10% your next purchase. Edited and produced by Your Highness Media.