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30. Music for Tripping #4 Music for Tripping #4 is the soundtrack to move us through the end of the pandemic, allowing us to embody a new reality led by positive emotions instead of negative ones. Composed by audio creator Tim Held, this is a psychedelic journey intended to help you process trauma even when not under the influence of psilocybin and other plant medicine.  Learn more about this epis...

29. Trust the Trip: A Real Guide to Psychedelic Integration In this episode, host April Pride unpacks the often-misunderstood process of psychedelic integration through a rich dialogue between music, mindset , and medicine. You’ll meet composer Andy Reichel and creative entrepreneur Colton Winger as they explore how soundscapes and intention-setting shape a psilocybin journey . With support from p...

April Pride, creator and host of The High Guide shares behind-the-scenes for the next episode, which is her favorite. Tune in next Wednesday to listen to INTEGRATION #3 to follow-up on the audio composed in last week's episode "tripping to TRUST your gut." IG @ thehigh.guide   YOUTUBE @thehigh_guide EMAIL get@thehigh.guide   Created & Hosted by April Pride   A Podcast Of Like Minds Hosted on A...

28. Music for Tripping #3 Music for Tripping #3 is the ultimate audio for a psilocybin experience that explores how can altered states of consciousness help you trust your decisions. Composed by audio creator Andy Reichel, this is a psychedelic journey intended to help you learn to always trust your gut even when not under the influence of psilocybin and other plant medicine.  Learn more about thi...

27. Psilocybin Audio Journey for Connection What happens when you combine psilocybin with ambient audio , safe space, and a few open-hearted friends? In this episode, host April Pride walks us through Journey No. 2—designed for small group exploration indoors—with sonic alchemy by Tim Held, the creator of Podular Modcast. You’ll hear firsthand reflections from two Brooklyn-based roommates trying p...

25. Psychedelic Audio Integration: How Sound Shapes Your Trip How does music become medicine? In this episode of The High Guide , April Pride explores the role of sound in psychedelic journeys with electronic composer Tom Butcher, co-founder of Patchwerks. This episode is the follow-up to our first-ever psychedelic sound journey—and it’s all about how audio can shape, enhance, and ground your trip...

23. Tips to Navigate Your First (or Next) Psychedelic Experience Wondering how to dose mushrooms for your first or next trip? In this second installment of The High Guide’s two-part psychedelic prep series, April Pride offers an unfiltered and wise countdown of tips to trip—covering psilocybin dosing levels, ingestion methods, and real stories from other journeyers. From 0.5g “museum doses” to 5g...

22. Journey Into the High: How to Prepare for a Psychedelic Cannabis Experience What if “getting high” was more than fun—it was a tool for transformation? In this episode of The High Guide , host April Pride kicks off a new series, “Journey with The High Guide,” that pairs immersive audio tracks with your next psychedelic cannabis experience. She shares five of ten tips for tripping with intention...

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21. Cannabis for Cancer Symptoms: What the Knox Docs Know What happens when conventional cancer care fails—or patients choose to bypass it altogether? In this illuminating episode of The High Guide , April Pride sits down with Dr. Janice Knox, an anesthesiologist-turned-endocannabinologist who treats cancer through cannabis-based protocols. Dr. Knox shares compelling case studies, including a baby...

BONUS. Behind the CBD Boom: A 360 Marketing Strategy from Two Women Who’ve Done It What makes a CBD brand stand out in today’s overcrowded market? In this episode, host April Pride talks with Sophia Trunzo and Lior Root, co-founders of Paradigm Media, about what it really takes to grow and sustain a cannabis or CBD company online . With backgrounds in field marketing, paid media, and affiliate str...

20. How Women in Cannabis Are Disrupting the Industry from the Inside Out What happens when women lead in cannabis? In this episode of The High Guide , April Pride brings together three powerful founders—Raeven Duckett (JOHNNIE), Valerie Sakota (Barbari), and Solonje Burnett (Humble Bloom)—to talk about how they’re shaping the cannabis industry from within. From the legacy market to CBD beauty, th...

19. Is Weed a Psychedelic? Exploring Cannabis’s Trippy Side Can weed make you trip like acid or mushrooms? In this week’s episode of The High Guide , April Pride unpacks the surprisingly psychedelic effects of cannabis —especially in potent doses. From the science of THC and the default mode network to the mysterious powers of new cannabinoids like THCP, this episode offers a fresh look at how wee...

18. Bad Edible Trips & Better Dosing: A Guide for Women Curious About Cannabis What happens when the edible hits —and you didn’t know it was infused? In this episode of The High Guide , host April Pride brings together three cannabis industry leaders to share their stories and solutions around cannabis edible dosage . Kimberly Dillon recalls a freeway moment gone wrong, Lisa Snyder speaks to ethic...

17. What it Means to Be Cali Sober: Psilocybin Microdosing Dosage How much is too much? How little is too little? In this episode of The High Guide , April Pride and guest Michelle Lhooq dig deep into the elusive art of psilocybin microdosing —why it matters, how to do it, and what not to do. Drawing from personal experience and global conversations, they cover everything from LSD tinctures to Bey...

16. What It Means to Be Cali Sober: Michelle Lhooq on Redefining Sobriety What happens when you quit everything except cannabis and psychedelics? In this episode of The High Guide, April Pride speaks with journalist Michelle Lhooq, who coined the now-mainstream term “ Cali sober .” Together, they unpack how cannabis and psychedelics became Michelle’s tools for recovery , self-regulation, and creat...

15. Can You Fly with Weed? Real Talk on Traveling with Cannabis Whether you're road-tripping to Oregon or flying back from Hawaii, traveling with cannabis is a high-stakes dance between freedom and federal law. This week on The High Guide , April Pride gathers three cannabis-savvy women —Jackie Bryant, Veronica Castillo, and Amanda Reiman—for an unfiltered conversation on what it really means to p...

14. Inside Cannabis Tourism in California: A Guide to the Emerald Triangle What happens when you pair Northern California's cannabis heritage with immersive travel ? In this episode of The High Guide , host April Pride uncovers the heart of cannabis tourism in California through firsthand experiences in the Emerald Triangle —Humboldt, Mendocino, and Trinity counties. Guests Jackie Bryant, Amanda R...

13. Should You Swap Your Sauvignon for a THC Spritz? The Rise of Cannabis Beverages Curious about trading your evening wine for a cannabis spritz? You’re not alone. In this episode of The High Guide , host April Pride unpacks the booming world of cannabis beverages —how they surged during the pandemic, how they differ from alcohol, and why more women are swapping wine for weed . With guests Judy Y...

12. How to Dab Without Drama: A High Guide to Cannabis Concentrate Consumption Curious about cannabis concentrates but put off by blowtorches and techie tools? In this episode of The High Guide , April Pride breaks down the essentials of cannabis concentrate consumption with humor, clarity, and zero judgment. Joined by longtime dabbers and hardware pros, this episode walks listeners through tradit...

11. What’s the Deal with Solventless Cannabis Concentrates? Ever wondered what the hell is the difference between live resin and live rosin —and why it matters for your high? In this special 7/10 edition of The High Guide , April Pride sits down with Elise McRoberts, Chief Marketing Officer of Doc Greens, to decode the textures, terms, and techniques behind today’s cannabis concentrates . Whether...

BONUS. Empowered Plant Medicine for Women: Rituals, Rest, and Radiance How do we become the most activated versions of ourselves—while raising kids, managing anxiety, and just making it to bed on time? This episode from What the F*ck is Wellness? dives into empowered plant medicine for women with Randi Zinn, founder of the Going Beyond Movement. Hosted by Beryl Solomon of Poplar, the conversation...

10. Demystifying Dabs: How Cannabis Concentrates Deliver a Cleaner, Clearer High What makes a dab different from a joint? And is dabbing just for stoners—or could it be the cleanest, most flavorful way to consume cannabis? In this episode of The High Guide , April Pride is joined by cannabis expert Elise McRoberts to unpack the myths, methods, and meaningful moments behind cannabis concentrates ....

9. Queer Cannabis Advocacy: How LGBTQ Advocates Shaped Legalization How did we get here—from underground brownies to legal dispensaries? This episode of The High Guide takes you into the untold legacy of queer cannabis advocacy . Hosted by April Pride with guests from across the LGBTQ+ cannabis community, this conversation threads together trauma , allyship, and activism . You’ll hear from Sophie...

8. Plant Medicine for ADHD: What Women with Late Diagnoses Are Finding What happens when women with ADHD find their diagnosis later in life—and want options beyond pharmaceuticals ? In this episode of The High Guide, April Pride explores the nuanced role of plant medicine for ADHD symptoms, particularly in women navigating midlife. Joined by herbalist Dr. Lakisha and fungi grower Ophelia Chong, th...