This episode of Getting Personal with Plant Medicine features Q (Kasia, a.k.a. Queenie) of the Mary Jane N Munchies podcast. Q discusses her journey with plant medicine, which began after developing Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and photosensitive epilepsy in her late teens, leading to seizures, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. She found that cannabis helped reduce her symptoms by 70-80% and is essential for her functionality as a chef and content creator.

Q integrates wellness through food, incorporating anti-inflammatory herbs like turmeric and rosemary, as well as dandelion and citrus for system support, into her diet. She and her co-host created Mary Jane N Munchies after meeting at a culinary program, combining their passion for cannabis and food, reflecting their shared identities as chronically disabled chefs.

Q also addresses the stereotype of cannabis users as lazy, demonstrating her ability through 15 hour work days, and highlights the challenges Black content creators face in the industry regarding professional support and censorship. She directs listeners to support the self-funded podcast via all streaming platforms, their $1.99 Spotify subscription, and merchandise on their website.

Mayakia (Maya) Anderson of Rooted Vines joins Diana to talk about tea blends that benefit mental well-being. She also talks about the creation of The Tea House community on the Skool platform.

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Christopher's Organic Botanicals

Diana is joined by Tashiana Reaves, clinical herbalist, to discuss the many applications of valerian root. They also talk about the personal side of the plant, as Tashiana goes into her story and how it helped her. The discussion is followed by a Christopher's Corner, where he also highlights the valerian products offered by Christopher's Organic Botanicals.