Higher Spirits

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 is a religion podcast hosted by Lexi Kafkis, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Lexi Kafkis hosts Higher Spirits, a religion show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Can't Meditate? Try Cannabis EP 11 Higher Spirits with Darrien Divinity

  Sep 18, 202559 minS1

  <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 ‪@MarijuanaMeditations‬ ✨ 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-min...

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  Episode #10

  Does Cannabis Deepen Your Yoga Practice? EP 10 Dee Dussault of Ganja Yoga

  May 28, 202555 minS1

  <p>What happens when you combine cannabis and yoga with intention, ritual, and deep respect?</p><p>In this episode of Higher Spirits, I sit down with Dee Dussault, 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><p>How Dee coined the term Ganja Yoga and brought...

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  Episode #9

  Can Cannabis Be Holistic Again? Lou Sagar on Integrating Cannabis in NYC | Higher Spirits EP09

  May 14, 20251 hourS1

  <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 passio...

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  Episode #8

  What Does Cannabis Have to Do with Climate Change? Higher Spirits EP 08 with Peter Deneen

  May 2, 20251h 4mS1

  <p>In this Earth Day episode of Higher Spirits, I sit down with climate journalist and former Coast Guard narcotics officer Peter Deneen to explore the powerful intersection of cannabis, climate change, and consciousness. </p><p>Peter shares how he went from enforcing drug laws to becoming an advocate for cannabis as a tool for environmental regeneration and empathic leadership. We talk about:</p>His journey from the military to climate activismThe creation of our 2022 event 420ppm, inspired by rising CO₂ levelsThe incredible work of Sun+Earth Certified and regenerative cannabis farmingWhy most cannabis on the market is harming the pl...

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  Episode #7

  Is Cannabis the Psychedelic We Need and Have Been Ignoring? Higher Spirits EP07 Stephen Gray

  Apr 2, 202556 minS1

  <p>A profound conversation with Stephen Gray, author of the book 'Cannabis and Spirituality.' They explore the intersections of cannabis, spirituality, and mindfulness, discussing how cannabis can serve as a spiritual ally and a tool for personal transformation. The conversation delves into the amplifying nature of cannabis, its role as a gateway plant, the potency of modern cannabis products, and the importance of intention in its use. Stephen shares insights on the historical context of cannabis, the ego's role in its consumption, and the potential of cannabis to foster a deeper connection to oneself and the world. The episode...

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