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Welcome to season two of Sessions by the Her(B) Life. We are back with a new lineup of people who have made cannabis their business. Between advocates, industry professionals, influencers and creatives, we’ll be showcasing some of the industry's best and brightest in a new episode every Thursday.When it comes to cannabis, the difference between the Australian and North American landscape is like night and day. Throughout season two we’ve touched on the many flaws of the newly legalised system in Canada, yet as it is, patients can access their medicine easily, community education is a focus, and the market is blooming.On the other hand, in Australia, where 85% of people believe cannabis should be available medicinally, and more than 35% of people have used cannabis at some point in their lifetime, simply getting a medical prescription is extremely expensive and can take months. For the wider community, the plant is still marred by misinformation and propaganda, it is feared and heavily stigmatised, but there is still hope.For Tiyana & Surjeet, helping further the cannabis conversation was the catalyst to starting their new online store, Goodshift Co. Launching in 2020, the online boutique for health-conscious and sustainable living, is built on a belief in science and innovation as well as ancient traditions and alternative practices. Their curated offerings include a range of contemporary health, wellness and lifestyle products to service the Australian market. With a focus on hemp and other holistic products, Goodshift Co is committed to purveying the highest quality, ethical and sustainable goods. The aim is to tap into the curiosity and needs of the growing number of individuals in Australia exploring the shifting narrative around alternative therapies.Even more exciting Goodshift Co will launch with its very own subscription box, the Shifty Box, which is a quarterly, botanical (read cannabis), edible infusion recipe box. Shifty Box partners with cannabis chefs from around the world to bring unique, tried and tested, botanical infusions recipes to consumers who looking for more than just the good old fashioned pot brownie.Sign up here for updates to goodshiftco.com.au and shiftybox.com.au to stay informed on launch dates and early bird promotions.

The Her(b) Life Sessions podcast is committed to broadening the cannabis conversation by highlighting the women working in the industry. Each episode we have a new set of hosts discussing contemporary cannabis issues, giving you a direct line into the evolving cannabis landscape. Don’t miss out on the next Sessions episode and subscribe now.

The Her(b) Life Sessions podcast is committed to broadening the cannabis conversation by highlighting the women working in the industry. Each episode we have a new set of hosts discussing contemporary cannabis issues, giving you a direct line into the evolving cannabis landscape. Don’t miss out on the next Sessions episode and subscribe now.Sessions, by Her(B) Life is a production of Blue Dream Media.Produced by Tiyana Matliovski and Executive Producer, Gill Polard.

The Her(b) Life Sessions podcast is committed to broadening the cannabis conversation by highlighting the women working in the industry. Each episode we have a new set of hosts discussing contemporary cannabis issues, giving you a direct line into the evolving cannabis landscape. Don’t miss out on the next Sessions episode and subscribe now.Sessions, by Her(B) Life is a production of Blue Dream Media.Produced by Tiyana Matliovski and Executive Producer, Gill Polard.

The Her(b) Life Sessions podcast is committed to broadening the cannabis conversation by highlighting the women working in the industry. Each episode we have a new set of hosts discussing contemporary cannabis issues, giving you a direct line into the evolving cannabis landscape. Don’t miss out on the next Sessions episode and subscribe now.Sessions, by Her(B) Life is a production of Blue Dream Media.Produced by Tiyana Matliovski and Executive Producer, Gill Polard.

The Her(b) Life Sessions podcast is committed to broadening the cannabis conversation by highlighting the women working in the industry. Each episode we have a new set of hosts discussing contemporary cannabis issues, giving you a direct line into the evolving cannabis landscape. Don’t miss out on the next Sessions episode and subscribe now.Sessions, by Her(B) Life is a production of Blue Dream Media.Produced by Tiyana Matliovski and Executive Producer, Gill Polard.

This session is brought to you with the help of Sundial Cannabis, the natural alternative for modern wellness.The Her(b) Life Sessions podcast is committed to broadening the cannabis conversation by highlighting the women working in the industry. Each episode we have a new set of hosts discussing contemporary cannabis issues, giving you a direct line into the evolving cannabis landscape. Don’t miss out on the next Sessions episode and subscribe now.

The Her(b) Life Sessions podcast is committed to broadening the cannabis conversation by highlighting the women working in the industry. Each episode we have a new set of hosts discussing contemporary cannabis issues, giving you a direct line into the evolving cannabis landscape. Don’t miss out on the next Sessions episode and subscribe now.Sessions, by Her(B) Life is a production of Blue Dream Media.Produced by Tiyana Matliovski and Executive Producer, Gill Polard.

The Her(b) Life Sessions podcast is committed to broadening the cannabis conversation by highlighting the women working in the industry. Each episode we have a new set of hosts discussing contemporary cannabis issues, giving you a direct line into the evolving cannabis landscape. Don’t miss out on the next Sessions episode and subscribe now.Sessions, by Her(B) Life is a production of Blue Dream Media.Produced by Tiyana Matliovski and Executive Producer, Gill Polard.

The Her(b) Life Sessions podcast is committed to broadening the cannabis conversation by highlighting the women working in the industry. Each episode we have a new set of hosts discussing contemporary cannabis issues, giving you a direct line into the evolving cannabis landscape. Don’t miss out on the next Sessions episode and subscribe now.This session is brought to you with the help of Sundial Cannabis, the natural alternative for modern wellness.Sessions, by Her(B) Life is a production of Blue Dream Media.Produced by Tiyana Matliovski and Executive Producer, Gill Polard.

The Her(B) Life Sessions podcast is committed to broadening the cannabis conversation by highlighting the women working in the industry. Each episode we have a new set of hosts discussing contemporary cannabis issues, giving you a direct line into the evolving cannabis landscape. Don’t miss out on the next Sessions episode and subscribe now.This session is brought to you with the support of Sundial Cannabis, the natural alternative for modern wellness.

If you’re into cannabis you’ve likely heard of BC bud. Revered the world over, from Alaska to Australia, British Columbia is known as the birthplace of some of the worlds highest quality cannabis.So how do BC based producers live up to this gold standard?Join us for the season one finale of Sessions by Her(B) Life, a special episode which pays homage to the place where cannabis came to thrive.We welcome Dan Sutton, CEO of Tantalus Labs, a British Columbia based licensed producer of sun-grown, small batch, long flowered, slow dried cannabis - sounds delicious eh! A BC native, Dan brings into his work the essence of the West Coast, with a deep respect for the nature around us, and a desire to make use of the natural resources in all facets of the growing process.The Tantalus Labs facility is purpose built to aid in their sun grown cultivation methods, which combines the use of state-of-the-art technology and the latest in scientific advancements with traditional practices to produce high quality cultivars. Their use of technology to harness environmental resources is ushering in an era of sustainable cannabis for a sustainable future, and is one that will hopefully be replicated by many to come.Dan is joined by Siobhan McCarthy, CEO of Blyssful Alchemy, a Vancouver based event space, which is home to a plethora of infused workshops, from cannabis topicals and edibles, to guided yoga and meditations, the mandate of Blyssful Alchemy is to provide a safe and comfortable space for people to engage with both the plant and the community.Utilising Siobhan's extensive experience in cannabis formulation, the workshops are designed with sustainability in mind, including locally sourced ingredients and often incorporating multiple uses of the plant through the cooking process - think left over decarbed cannabis infused chai!The cannabis industry, as we know it today, was built on a collective passion for a plant that has the potential to enrich both the physical and metaphysical facets of life. It’s an industry that has been nurtured by the plant’s devotees, who are often gifted with valuable insights by this incredible plant teacher.This session delves into this mosaic of cannabis science, plant devotion and intelligent curiosity with two of the cannabis plants most ardent supporters.Sessions is sponsored by Sonoma Seeds, premium cannabis seeds from around the world that help you grow organically and Hemper the number one subscription box for cannabis accessories.This week’s episode was made with support from RNMKR, Canada's leading cannabis communications agency known for providing narrative creation, media relations, brand strategy, and advisory services to the most prominent brands in North America and overseas.If you want to know more about this Sessions hosts you can find them via the below links.Dan Sutton via his instagram @dsutton1986 and Tantalus Labs @tantaluslabsSiobhan McCarthy via her instagram @blysspix and Blyssful Alchemy at @blyssfulalchemy

Cannabis is one of the oldest plant medicines used by humankind, yet with the help of state-of-the-art technology we’re continuing to develop new ways of harnessing the plants many beneficial properties.This session we welcome Nicolle Hodges, founder of Girls Who Say Fuck, an online publishing platform and brand, alongside cannabis tech pioneer Lisa Harun, co founder of VAPIUM, a Toronto based company developing Vaporising devices.Girls Who Say Fuck is a platform that challenges the traditional ideals of femininity. Instead it encourages girls and women to pursue their passions and create a life full of ‘fuck yes’ moments - which is exactly what Lisa Harun is doing.One of the most interesting aspects of the developing cannabis industry is the evolving relationship between technology and the plant itself. We’re only just beginning to appreciate the complexity of the cannabis plant as it interacts with the human body. It is this knowledge that underpins the drive to explore how contemporary technologies can enhance our cannabis experiences.For entrepreneurs of all industries, lived experiences, both personal and professional, inevitably play a role in the development of ideas. For Lisa, her passion for creating things began in her childhood alongside Lego blocks and Transformer toys, and the encouragement of her parents to pursue this spark.Having managed to combine two of the fastest growing and continuously evolving industries, cannabis and technology, Lisa is a shining example of what can be accomplished with a belief in oneself, a good support system and the courage to pursue your ideas. The result, of course is, VAPIUM, a way to integrate healthy cannabis consumption seamlessly into our lives.Sessions is sponsored by Sonoma Seeds, premium cannabis seeds from around the world that help you grow organically and Hemper the number one subscription box for cannabis accessories.This week’s episode was made with support from RNMKR, Canada's leading cannabis communications agency known for providing narrative creation, media relations, brand strategy, and advisory services to the most prominent brands in North America and overseas.If you want to know more about this Sessions hosts you can find them via the below links.Follow Lisa on twitter via the handle @missharun and VAPIUM on Instagram @vapiumincFollow Nicolle one Instagram via the handle @NicolleDoubleL as well as @GirlsWhoSayFuck

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work for a creative agency in the cannabis industry. According to Harlee, Creative Director of Ladies of Paradise, it’s the best job in the world.This episode of Sessions is hosted by Jade Daniels and Harlee Case, founders of the popular Portland based cannabis creative agency and brand, Ladies of Paradise. Join them as they discuss how they went from jewellery design, to being a jewel in the emerging creative cannabis community.LoP is every creatives dream. Using their brick and mortar location in Portland they operate in a space that encourages creativity and ideas to take shape, and offer their platform and location to other creatives to promote messages they themselves believe in.Hear about the evolution of the LoP brand and how banding together with like-minded women with varied skill sets helped grow their company from hosting events, to offering creative services for other brands, and now launching their own branded line of pre rolls, Lady Jay’s, which will soon be accompanied by their signature vape cartridge, Day Trip.The all women team pride themselves on being a women positive creative agency, which is founded on the pillars of empowerment and body positivity - an element that shows in every facet of their exceptional work.Sessions is sponsored by Sonoma Seeds, premium cannabis seeds from around the world that help you grow organically and Hemper the number one subscription box for cannabis accessories.This week’s episode was made with support from RNMKR, Canada's leading cannabis communications agency known for providing narrative creation, media relations, brand strategy, and advisory services to the most prominent brands in North America and overseas.If you want to know more about this Sessions hosts you can find them via the below links.Follow Ladies of Paradise on Instagram @ladiesofparadise and find them at www.ladiesofparadise.comHarlee Case via Instagram @harleecaseJade Daniels via Instagram @heyjadeheySessions, by Her(B) Life is a production of Blue Dream media.Produced by Tiyana Matliovski and Executive Producer, Gill Polard.

On this episode of Sessions we discuss cannabis as a spiritual ally, an aspect of the plant that is often glossed over in the mainstream conversation.Spirituality is a concept that differs from from person to person, what is deemed spiritual for a person of one faith may not entirely align with someone of another, yet there are many similarities, which are almost always rooted in introspection.Our guests Elizabeth Bast and Scarlet Ravin discuss how to harness the plants full capabilities with the practice of mindful consumption. For the physical body cannabis can have powerful healing properties, however it’s also an incredible tool for emotional and spiritual reflection. The plant, when used with intention, can be an aid for creativity, self love, self awareness, a tool for healing traumas, and as a facilitator of spiritual connection.SCARLET RAVIN, visionary and founder of the White Fox cannabis company, is a lifetime entrepreneur who fell in love with cannabis at a young age. After experiencing an overdose, she found herself realigned. Her path was informed by many studies of healing arts, love, and natural medicine. White Fox has both full spectrum hemp CBD & THC lines on the market featuring Ayurvedically formulated and botanically enhanced organic MCT oil tinctures, massage oils, salves, and vape pens with the highest vibrational quality alchemical, spirited, magic medicine. White Fox is a woman owned and operated company that is held by ritual and ceremony.ELIZABETH BAST is the author of Heart Medicine: A True Love Story: One Couple’s Quest for the Sacred Iboga Medicine & the Cure for Addiction. Bast serves as a writer, yoga teacher, performance artist, and holistic coach specialising in entheogenic medicine integration, addiction recovery, and women’s empowerment. In 2014, she experienced the Missoko Bwiti initiation and rite of passage in Gabon (Africa), and has since returned to Africa multiple times for traditional shamanic studies.She is a 2018 recipient of a “Women of the Psychedelic Renaissance” grant through Cosmic Sister and their fiscal sponsor, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). The eco-feminist educational advocacy group Cosmic Sister promotes a balance of power between genders and promotes women’s voices in the field of psychedelic medicine.Together, Scarlet & Elizabeth are creating “The Bliss Nectar Experience,” a ceremonial journey into sacred embodiment featuring yoga, tantra, meditation, & plant spirit meditation with cacao, essential oils, & cannabis medicines from White Fox. This is a new/old devotional way of communing with cannabis, one of humanity’s oldest plant allies with whom we have co-evolved. There will be something for every tolerance level & all yoga levels!Sessions is sponsored by Sonoma Seeds, premium cannabis seeds from around the world that help you grow organically and Hemper the number one subscription box for cannabis accessories.This week’s episode was made with support from RNMKR, Canada's leading cannabis communications agency known for providing narrative creation, media relations, brand strategy, and advisory services to the most prominent brands in North America and overseas.If you want to know more about this Sessions hosts you can find them via the below links.Scarlet Ravin via her website http://scarletravin.com and her company white Fox Medicinals https://whitefoxnectars.com and on instagram @whitefoxmedicineElisabeth Bast via her website www.ebast.net

Canada is on the world stage, and the future of the global cannabis industry relies on us getting legalisations right. Barinder Rasode and Julie Domingo host this weeks Session and discuss what is needed to create a better future for new and old business in the developing cannabis industry.Legalisation is, by all accounts, a step forward, yet it has produced a number of unintended consequences. The stifling of information for consumers, the exclusion of craft brands and restrictions on patients accessing their trusted sources legally, are just some of the issues that have arisen.Both women have strong track records in pioneering education systems in the cannabis industry and have also had a hand in building successful companies that cater to the developing industry.Julie Domingo is one half of Cannareps, the leading cannabis education service, educating front line workers on the science of the cannabis plant. She brings to the table an uncanny ability to create engaging pathways and experiences to educate cannabis industry workers and enthusiasts with the cannareps sommelier course.Barinder Rasode, is the founder of NICHE Canada and Co Founder of Grow Tech Labs, a cannabis focused incubator, with a mandate to support women and Indigenous led companies to launch their businesses. In addition, Grow Tech is working to develop a Co-op for operational craft brands, which aims to bring those who have serviced the community for years into the legal landscape.

Do you know what methods inform cannabis policy? Or who is making these decisions? How the factors which guide the regulation around distribution, price, access and education? These are just some of the questions highlighted in this weeks episode with Dr Jenna Valleriani, drug policy reform expert, cannabis advocate and recently appointed CEO of NICHE Canada, and Sarah Hanlon, popular media personality, cannabis advocate and winner of Big Brother Canada.Join them as they discuss the evolving distribution framework for legal cannabis in Ontario, alongside the impact of poor accessibility for medical patients, lack of education for consumers, and the contentious issue of what constitutes ‘public health’ when it comes to regulating the legal cannabis.Sessions is sponsored by Sonoma Seeds, premium cannabis seeds from around the world that help you grow organically and Hemper the number one subscription box for cannabis accessories.If you want to know more about this Sessions hosts you can find them via the below links.Jenna Valleriani via her twitter handle @jennav5Sarah Hanlon via her twitter handle @flatshanlonSessions, by Her(B) Life is a production of Blue Dream media.Produced by Tiyana Matliovski and Executive Producer, Gill Polard.

This Session features two wise women, Ashley Kingsley and Aliza Sherman, founders of Ellementa, the first global cannabis wellness network for women. They talk cannabis shop, the tech boom and how their shared experience of miscarriage planted the seed for a relationship that would eventually blossom into a shared goal of connecting women through cannabis.What we, as humans, need to be healthy and happy changes throughout the many stages of life. Addressing diversity among women happens to be what makes Ellementa successful at building a community of women over 30, using cannabis for their health and wellness.Both pioneers of the early tech industry, Ashley and Aliza discuss the similarities between the tech boom and the cannabis renaissance, and how they used their experience in one developing industry and applied to the other.The use of cannabis is still a stigma deeply entrenched in our culture so much so that many women continue to consume in private. While tides are changing, it takes more than a few insta-influencers to reverse the damage caused by prohibition. It takes a community, a shoulder to lean on, a group of like-minded individuals who stand together united as cannabis consumers.The Her(b) Life Sessions podcast is committed to broadening the cannabis conversation by highlighting the women working in the industry. Each episode we have a new set of hosts discussing contemporary cannabis issues, giving you a direct line into the evolving cannabis landscape. Don’t miss out on the next Sessions episode and subscribe now.Sessions is sponsored by Sonoma Seeds, premium cannabis seeds from around the world that help you grow organically and Hemper the number one subscription box for cannabis accessories. If you want to know more about this Sessions hosts you can find them via the below links and at Ellementa.comAshley Kingsley via her instagram handle @theashleykingsleyAliza Sherman via her instagram handle @alizashermanSessions, by Her(B) Life is a production of Blue Dream Media.Produced by Tiyana Matliovski and Executive Producer, Gill Polard.

What do we know about cannabis and it’s role in the treatment of cancer? A lot and a little at the same time apparently. This sessions we are joined by Vancouver based holistic nutritionist, Margaret Sung and Californian psycho-oncologist, Dr Sadie Phillips, as they discuss the effects of cannabis in the mainstream medical arena.You’ll hear about the long standing relationship between cannabis as a cancer treatment, including its effectiveness, the need for more research and the increase in demand from patients and families.Medicinal cannabis has been available in both California and Canada for some time, yet the legalisation of recreational cannabis is facilitating another momentous shift in the general acceptance of the plant.Patients and physicians are increasingly searching for answers as to how best to combine cannabis with traditional treatments. The two discuss the use of cannabis among oncology professional and how many cancer queries are driven by patients and family members.Currently only 30% of doctors feel comfortable giving cannabis recommendations, and many feel there is a need for more support in this field.Sessions is sponsored by Sonoma Seeds, premium cannabis seeds from around the world that help you grow organically and Hemper the number one subscription box for cannabis accessories. If you want to know more about this Sessions hosts you can find them via the below links.Margaret Sung at www.margaretsung.com or via her instagram handle @margaretsungSadie Phillips via her instagram handle @dr.sadie.phillips or email directly drsadiephillips@gmail.com

Do you want to know how a former pole vaulter uses cannabis for strength training? Or how cannabis can help with post workout recovery? Tune in to this weeks Sessions episode featuring Bethany Rae of Flower & Freedom and Lane Britnell, Victoria based cannabis strength and fitness coach, as they discuss workouts, dosing, and the myriad of ways cannabis can supplement your fitness routine.The tides are changing and if you’re curious about cannabis for health and wellbeing you’re not alone! While many people have heard that weed can help with energy, mental stamina, mood, appetite, pain, inflammation and more, it’s still a topic clouded by misinformation.How much do you use? Which strains? What types of products? These are some of the questions answered in this session. When used correctly, cannabis can indeed be a tool that helps aid in motivation, recovery for injury and in some cases, overcome the hurdles that would otherwise render you incapable of training.Yet, it should be said that because cannabis is such a complex plant that affects us all differently, striking a balance can take some experimentation. Start off with hearing from two people who have made it their mission to educate about the nuance of cannabis and fitness.Sessions is sponsored by Sonoma Seeds, premium cannabis seeds from around the world and Hemper the number one subscription box for cannabis accessories. If you want to know more about this Sessions hosts you can find them via the below links.Bethany Rae at flowerandfreedom.com or via her instagram handle @bethany_ffLane Britnell via instagram @lane.britnellSessions, by Her(B) Life is a production of Blue Dream media.Produced by Tiyana Matliovski and Executive Producer, Gill Polard.