최고 High Functioning 팟캐스트 (2025)

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Welcome to the Disaster 12:27

3d ago12:27

12:27

In the very first episode of The High-Functioning Disaster, host Sacha Holder pulls back the curtain on what it really means to look “high-functioning” on the outside while juggling chaos on the inside. On paper, Sacha is a project manager with a wall of certifications, a color-coded calendar, and years of professional success. Off paper, she’s a w…

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Marketing That Actually Converts with Dan Mondello 1:37:51

6d ago1:37:51

1:37:51

Dan Mondello, CEO of Rank Really High, breaks down why many dispensary websites do not convert and what to change first. We cover simple site fixes, smarter use of menus and POS data, and how ADHD shaped his approach to focus and leadership. What you’ll learn The top reasons sites fail to convert What to stop chasing if growth is flat Page elements…

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HUMAN VS MACHINE 7:04

17d ago7:04

7:04

Are machines and healthy gadgets keeping you from real healing? Everywhere you turn these days, there is a new high tech device promising to optimise your health, boost your energy levels and even reverse ageing. But what if nature already had everything you needed at absolutely $0? What if jumping into cold water, basking in a sauna, or simply wal…

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Trade Roots and Tough Lessons with Carl Giannone 1:40:59

20d ago1:40:59

1:40:59

Carl Giannone helped build a respected cannabis brand in Massachusetts. Then everything changed. This episode covers the real story behind the rise and fall of Trade Roots. Carl talks openly about tough calls, the mental weight of failure, and why he’s still showing up to build again. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcast…

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Truth and Triumph with Dru Ledbetter 1:10:47

27d ago1:10:47

1:10:47

Dru Ledbetter, Afro-Latina nurse leader and author of Truth & Triumph, shares her journey from the bedside to the policy table. We cover identity, leadership, stigma in patient care, postpartum challenges, community education, and her fight for smarter healthcare reform. 📖 Buy Truth & Triumph: https://a.co/d/ctWeiTB 🎧 Full episode drops Friday, Aug…

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The High-Functioning Disaster: A Podcast About Burnout, Boundaries, and Showing Up Anyway 2:10

30d ago2:10

2:10

Welcome to The High-Functioning Disaster—a podcast about what it means to show up in the middle of chaos. If you’re holding it together on the outside while quietly unraveling on the inside, you’ve found your people. In this short trailer, host Sacha Holder shares the story behind the show, what you can expect from upcoming episodes, and why you do…

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How to Build a Mission-First Brand with Rob DiFazio 1:36:18

1M ago1:36:18

1:36:18

Rob DiFazio, Navy veteran and CEO of CNA Stores, shares how to grow a purpose-driven retail and cultivation business. From veteran-first hiring and community fundraising to smart inventory planning and extraction expertise, Rob shows what it means to build a company with integrity. 🎙️ In This Episode✔️ Retail growth and inventory sell‑through tacti…

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From Dorm Hustle to Enterprise with Joe Khoury 1:43:13

1M ago1:43:13

1:43:13

From Dorm Hustle to Enterprise Joe Khoury went from 3D-printing rolling-tray phone cases in his college dorm to architecting data and ERP platforms behind $850 million+ in regulated-tech transactions. Along the way he survived a $10 K customs seizure and co-launched AI compliance agents for multi-state operators. What You’ll Hear: Dorm-room prototy…

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PRIMING YOUR BRAIN 7:20

2M ago7:20

7:20

How can your mind extend your lifespan by seven and a half years? What if I told you the greatest secret to living longer and feeling better has less to do with your diet or exercise and more to do with how you think and feel about ageing? Get ready to learn how Priming Your Brain could change your life. Are you ready to become a High Functioning H…

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Seeds, Scandals & Smash Hits with Greg “Chemdog” Krzanowski 1:07:19

2M ago1:07:19

1:07:19

Greg “Chemdog” Krzanowski is a craft pioneer whose influence spans decades. In this episode, Greg shares how a 1991 Grateful Dead show, a handful of mystery seeds, and his underground passion led to one of the most influential brands in modern craft history. But the journey hasn’t been smooth, from a 2011 federal raid to rebuilding under Massachuse…

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Scaling Labs Without Cutting Corners with John Nathan 1:32:31

2M ago1:32:31

1:32:31

John Nathan, founder of Bay State Extracts, turned a 3,400 ft² hemp lab into Massachusetts’s top minor-cannabinoid facility on a shoestring budget. Learn how he built ISO-7 clean rooms for 70% less, pioneered CBN production, and scaled smart, without blowing through capital. You’ll Learn:• DIY clean-room construction for massive savings• Smart scal…

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Breaking Barriers in Cannabis with Todd Dahn 1:29:23

2M ago1:29:23

1:29:23

Todd Dahn built Massachusetts’s smallest licensed craft farm on 800 ft², bootstrapping with no-equity loans, surviving a 4½-year licensing marathon, and turning each harvest into community grants. Todd digs into his music-industry and banking roots, and his advocacy for LGBTQ wellness as a man living with HIV. 💡 What You’ll Discover:• Debt structur…

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Empowering Farmers Through Cooperative Cannabis with Avery Leveston 1:01:43

2M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Avery Leveston built Cowboy Kush: a cooperative distribution model that pays farmers premiums, cuts out middlemen and ensures on-time payouts. Learn how a “farmers first” approach is changing the game in Massachusetts.

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REINFORCED THOUGHT KNOTS 7:16

2M ago7:16

7:16

Have you ever believed something about yourself for so long that it felt like a fact? A thought, a belief, a phrase that has played on repeat in your mind, shaping how you see yourself, your body and the world around you. This is what I call a Thought Knot. But what if I told you that that thought knot, in fact, began as somebody else's? Are you re…

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How to Grow a Real Brand with Marcus Johnson-Smith 1:07:26

3M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

On this episode of the High Functioning Podcast, we’re joined by Marcus Johnson-Smith, co-founder of Kush Groove, who shares the real story of building a purpose-driven brand with staying power. From a college hustle to a multi-location business, Marcus breaks down the journey step by step, highlighting what too many founders skip: operational clar…

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#1 - Doing The Doggy Doggy Doo-Doo 2:56:29

3M ago2:56:29

2:56:29

24/07/2024 The inaugural episode. This one includes topics of mental health, child abuse, racism and homophobia, as well as of me being poor and how Emily and I met. We reckon it's bearable and dare you to find out. Listening back, I realised not just how slowly I talk, but how strangely too. Not only have I caught the speech-disease of "like", but…

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What CPAs Won’t Tell You w/ Charlotte Cathro 1:14:44

3M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Charlotte Cathro has been in the trenches with cannabis operators since the beginning, and she’s here to tell you what most accountants won’t. From botched license deals to last-minute audit scrambles, Charlotte has helped companies fix the messes no one warned them about. This episode is a deep dive into the finance, compliance, and accounting rea…

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Burning Man to Biotech Boss with Megan Dobro 1:32:14

3M ago1:32:14

1:32:14

Megan Dobro left her tenured professor role and never looked back. Today, she runs SafeTiva Labs, one of the most respected cannabis testing labs in Massachusetts. In this episode, Megan and Jason talk about her transition from science professor to startup founder, the chaos behind inflated THC results, and the cannabis bills being worked on by sta…

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What Legacy Operators Know That You Don’t with Derek D’Ambrosio 1:36:42

3M ago1:36:42

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What Legacy Operators Know That You Don’t In this episode, we sit down with Derek D’Ambrosio, Social Equity Licensee to talk real cannabis business no filters. Derek shares his journey from Boston’s underground market to running licensed operations, navigating corruption, and scaling with purpose. From his mother’s cannabis use during cancer to the…

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SHOULD YOU KILL YOUR PAIN 8:59

3M ago8:59

8:59

Should you kill your pain? Have you ever wondered if pain could actually be useful? It can be easy to think of pain as the enemy, something that you need to push away, or silence. But what if instead of shutting it down, you could learn to tell the difference between pain that guides you and moves you forward and pain that holds you back? Are you r…

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Building a People-First MSO with Brendan McKee 1:25:43

3M ago1:25:43

1:25:43

Brendan McKee didn’t start in a boardroom, he started in a warehouse, moving furniture and learning the value of hard work. Today, he’s the COO of Silver Therapeutics, a multi-state retail brand known for keeping people at the center. In this episode, Brendan shares how that early hustle turned into a leadership style built on empathy, clarity, and…

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From Sales Desk to Storefronts with Vincent DiMento 1:37:52

4M ago1:37:52

1:37:52

In this episode of the High Functioning Podcast, Vincent DiMento of The Agriculturalist shares his story of transitioning from finance into the fast-paced world of dispensary leadership—opening four stores and building standout team culture along the way. 🎧 You’ll learn: How strong internal culture drives long-term success Why service models like “…

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Business Shouldn’t Be This Hard With Ryan Dominguez 1:27:32

4M ago1:27:32

1:27:32

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more:🔗 https://linktr.ee/highfunctioningpodcastWhat’s really holding back local businesses? According to Ryan Arias Dominguez, it’s outdated policies, broken regulations, and systems that just haven’t kept up with the times.In this episode, Ryan, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition, break…

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Stickers, Swag, & Strategy with Angela Bradway 1:11:55

4M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

Angela Bradway, founder of House of Ambassadors, shares how authentic energy, thoughtful marketing, and small details like swag and stickers can build serious brand loyalty. We also dive into Angela’s personal healing journey with plant medicine, her work empowering budtenders, and her passion for building genuine connections between brands and com…

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UNDERSTANDING PAIN 6:59

4M ago6:59

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What if instead of trying to outrun discomfort or mute or numb it, you could understand that your pain can act as a guiding force, directing you toward the areas that need care, attention, and healing. Are you ready to become a High Functioning Human? For more, including my free Face Mapping chart and 5-minute breathing meditation, go to www.savann…

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Rachel Bruno: A Mother’s Nightmare, A Fight for Justice 35:36

4M ago35:36

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Join us for a deeply moving conversation with Rachel Bruno, an advocate and author of Fractured Hope, as she shares her unimaginable journey through a legal nightmare that tore her family apart. In this episode, Rachel had to speak some hard truths about herself and her children being treated inappropriately by Child Protective Services. She won ov…

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Craft Cannabis, Global Roots with Cassandra Purdy 1:18:53

4M ago1:18:53

1:18:53

Cassandra Purdy, co-founder of Sweetgrass Botanicals, shares her journey from international learning and herbalist training to building an award-winning wellness brand in the Berkshires. In this episode, we explore her philosophy on small-batch production, solventless techniques, and why honoring tradition is key to innovation. 🎙️ Topics Covered: ✔…

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Leadership in Legal Cannabis with Travis Ahern 1:17:40

5M ago1:17:40

1:17:40

What does leadership in legal cannabis really look like? Travis Ahern, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, shares his approach to navigating one of the most complex regulatory landscapes in the country. In this episode, we talk through the CCC’s current structure and where it’s headed—from HCA pricing and testing la…

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Wellness Made with Precision with Matt Besonen 1:18:25

5M ago1:18:25

1:18:25

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more: 🔗 https://bit.ly/highfunctioningpod What does it take to make wellness products that actually work? Matt Besonen of United Cultivation joins us to talk about his journey from restaurant management to overseeing a licensed manufacturing facility in Massachusetts. In this episode, we break down the nuts and…

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Media. Censorship. Cannabis with Jimmy Young 1:14:05

5M ago1:14:05

1:14:05

Emmy-winning broadcaster Jimmy Young spent decades in traditional media—calling iconic sports moments and hosting TV talk shows. But when he turned his lens toward cannabis news, he found himself navigating shadowbans, content takedowns, and an industry still being silenced. In this episode, Jimmy shares the highs and lows of running Pro Cannabis M…

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STARTING SLOW VS STARTING FAST 5:44

5M ago5:44

5:44

There's this idea that the faster you go, the better things will be. And in some circumstances that's definitely true, of course, but it's often taken as a rule of thumb. Shipping is now overnight. Seasonal food is available all year round. Even movies are available at home the instant that they're finished in the cinema. We're out of practice when…

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Behind the Beverage Boom with Adam Terry 1:15:12

5M ago1:15:12

1:15:12

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & More:🔗 https://bit.ly/highfunctioningpodWhat does it really take to build a successful c****bis beverage brand from scratch?In this episode of the High Functioning Podcast, Adam Terry, CEO and Co-Founder of Cantrip, takes us behind the scenes of his bootstrapped journey — from hand-canning ice cream in Framing…

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126. Reflecting on the why and how of boundary decisions for anxious high achievers. 11:08

5M ago11:08

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Sweet, mindfully-boundaried soul, You can identify the boundary decisions you’ve made that make you feel less than great, or other than you want to. But, what’s next? Don’t worry, sweet soul! In this episode, I’ll share with you how to reflect on those boundary decisions you have made so that you get to the heart of the matter. And - I’m here to he…

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Building a Business Against All Odds with Caroline Pineau 1:03:10

6M ago1:03:10

1:03:10

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & More: 🔗 https://bit.ly/highfunctioningpod What does it take to build a business against all odds? In Episode 16 of the High Functioning Podcast, Caroline Pineau, CEO & Owner of Stem, shares her remarkable journey of fighting legal battles, navigating tax burdens, and standing up for independent business owners…

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125. Identifying emotions around boundary decisions and outcomes for high achieving women. 7:39

6M ago7:39

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Sweet, boundaried soul, You see decisions at work in your life, creating, moving, and maintaining boundaries. And, how are they making you feel? If you struggle with this, don’t worry, I’ve got your back! In this episode, I’ll help you work through identifying your emotions around your own boundaries. Being able to do this will help you to learn to…

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The Medical Approach to Business with David Cunic 1:52:25

6M ago1:52:25

1:52:25

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & More:🔗 https://bit.ly/highfunctioningpodWhat does it take to raise capital, build a business, and avoid costly mistakes? In this episode of the High Functioning Podcast, we sit down with Dr. David Cunic, a serial entrepreneur, investor relations expert, and business strategist who takes a medical approach to b…

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124. Boundaries as decisions for anxious high achieving women. 11:52

6M ago11:52

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Sweet, boundaried soul, Boundaries are everywhere in our lives, and we get to decide on them! That’s the good news! It can be easy to be frustrated with our boundaries, if we take the time to think about them at all. Boundaries help us to live lives that are productive, efficient, fun, and healthy - if we allow them to. And in this episode, I’m goi…

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From Legacy to Legal with Ryan Cohen 1:32:05

6M ago1:32:05

1:32:05

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & More:🔗 https://bit.ly/highfunctioningpod Join us on the High Functioning Podcast as we explore what it takes to build a thriving business in today's challenging landscape. Our guest Ryan Cohen—co-founder of Top Shelf Cannaseurs and KindRun Delivery, and current Director of Business and Community Development at…

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123. Nobody is coming to save you anxious high achiever. 7:23

6M ago7:23

7:23

Sweet, loveable, gracious, worthy soul Nobody, and I mean NO ONE, is coming to save you! I know you’re thinking, tell me something I didn’t know! But, listen in, sweet soul, because I’ve got a new take on this familiar concept - and I know it’s going to help you out. Let’s dive in! Wishing you freedom to live the life you want, despite anxiety, Kat…

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YOUR BODY'S HISTORY 6:43

6M ago6:43

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When did you last take some time to reflect on your body's personal history, the way in which each moment has shaped you layer by layer, like a color on a canvas? When you go for a massage or any body work treatments, what's the first thing that they ask you to do? They ask you to fill out a form detailing your past injuries, your surgeries, your c…

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Balancing Cannabis, Career, and Parenthood with Jackie Crocco 1:18:48

6M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

What does it take to build a successful career in cannabis wholesale, navigate industry challenges, and foster meaningful partnerships? In this episode of the High Functioning Podcast, we sit down with Jackie Crocco, Biz Dev Manager at Garden Remedies, to break down the wholesale market, the importance of relationship-building, and how the cannabis…

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122. Offering yourself grace as a form of self love for anxious high achieving women. 6:26

6M ago6:26

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Sweet, loveable soul, You’re quick to extend grace to others, but yourself? Forget about it! You’re so hard on yourself, it can be hard to see where you aren’t offering yourself grace. But you’re on a journey to loving yourself more. And in this episode, I’m going to help you identify where you in you’re life you’re not offering yourself grace, and…

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You’re Doing It Wrong! NECANN’s Marc Shepard on Event Mistakes & Industry Secrets 1:20:10

7M ago1:20:10

1:20:10

What does it take to build one of the most influential conventions in the industry, manage large-scale events, and help businesses make the most of their opportunities? In this episode of the High Functioning Podcast, we sit down with Marc Shepard, Co-Founder & President of NECANN, to dive into the world of event planning, business strategy, and th…

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