A podcast exploring medicinal cannabis, plant-based healing, and women’s health. Host Kyla de Clifford shares real stories, expert insights, and conscious conversations about chronic pain, nervous system support, advocacy, and natural medicine. For curious minds redefining healing.
Note: Canna Curious is an independent educational podcast. Content is for general information only and does not promote or advertise any therapeutic goods. Always talk to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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64 - I’ve Changed My Mind About Cannabis, Wellness and Dating with Kyla de Clifford.
Saison 3 · Épisode 64
mercredi 5 août 2026 • Durée 23:05
It’s the Season Three finale, and I’ve changed my mind about a few things.
After a magical girls’ weekend in Byron, 14 hours of talking, laughing, eating and doing absolutely nothing I’ve been thinking about what wellness really looks like and what Canna Curious is actually here to do.
I don’t need you to love cannabis. I don’t even need you to take cannabis. I just want women to be able to ask questions about it without feeling stupid, irresponsible or judged.
In this episode:
What 539 women told me about cannabis, judgement and healthcare
Why curiosity, not conversion is the goal
What 18 months of online dating has taught me
Why the apps feel like poker machines
The return of the Spanish man
Why chicken tikka, a maz and a movie might still be my perfect date
Azure Health
Azure Health is a healthcare clinic with specialist female doctors who are passionate about creating a safe, respectful healthcare experience for women.
Thank you to everyone who has listened, messaged and made this season feel like a conversation in my lounge room.
Canna Curious will return with Season Four at the end of August.
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63 - The Joy Of Making – Creativity, Cannabis and Care with Kyla de Clifford.
Saison 3 · Épisode 63
mercredi 29 juillet 2026 • Durée 19:35
This episode of Canna Curious is proudly brought to you by Azure Health.
This week, we’re stepping away from prescriptions, legalisation and the latest cannabis research to talk about something a little more whimsical: the joy of making things with our own hands.
In this episode:
Why handmade gifts can feel more meaningful than purchased ones
Creativity as ritual, generosity and nervous-system downtime
The beautiful blankets that reminded me how much care matters
The story and intention behind Bhang
Simple ways to bring more making into your life
Why women can find it so difficult to rest without feeling guilty
Munchies, motherhood and food as an expression of love
A rather underwhelming dating update
Why dating in the modern world deserves an episode of its own
A NOTE ABOUT SAFETY
This podcast shares personal experiences and general education only. It is not medical advice. Medicinal cannabis and CBD products should only be taken as prescribed and should not be shared with other people or added to homemade preparations without guidance from your prescribing clinician or pharmacist.
Essential oils can cause irritation or allergic reactions and are not suitable for everyone. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions, use an appropriate dilution, patch-test topical preparations and keep essential oils away from the eyes, children and pets.
RESOURCES
I have put together the recipe we chat about in today’s podcast, there are also other resources being uploaded weekly including T-break guides, recipes, cannabis101 etc.
This episode is proudly brought to you by Azure Health.
Azure Health is a healthcare clinic with female doctors who are passionate about creating a safe, respectful healthcare experience for women.
62 - The Cannabis Questions We’re Too Afraid to Ask with Kyla de Clifford.
Saison 3 · Épisode 62
mercredi 22 juillet 2026 • Durée 23:57
This week, I’m answering anonymous listener questions about cannabis, including:
How do patients manage driving under Australia’s current presence-based laws?
How far away is legalisation?
What do you do when family members judge you for taking cannabis?
Can cannabis become part of your identity?
How can you reduce smoking without necessarily giving up the plant?
Are you reaching for cannabis intentionally—or automatically?
We unpack the difference between medicine, habit and ritual, why stopping smoking can feel like losing part of yourself, and how curiosity can help us make changes without shame.
I also share details of the upcoming Brisbane rally for fair, evidence-based driving laws, an update from my latest questionable Wellness Field Note, some wonderful personal news and why “heyyy” is not a conversation starter.
Clarification: The reference to Fisherman’s Friends reflects personal anecdote only. There is no reliable evidence that mints prevent THC detection or alter roadside drug-test results. They should never be relied upon to avoid a positive test. Never drive while impaired.
Mentioned in this episode
Fair cannabis driving laws
The peaceful rally will be held outside Queensland Parliament House in Brisbane on 25 August 2026, from 12 pm to 2 pm.
If you cannot attend in Brisbane, organisers are encouraging supporters to stand peacefully outside their local MP’s electoral office.
61 - The Truth About Pubic Hair with Dr Erica Zelfand.
Saison 3 · Épisode 61
mercredi 15 juillet 2026 • Durée 33:04
Who Told Us Hairless Was Healthier?
What if one of the beauty standards we've accepted for decades wasn't based on health at all?
In this episode, I sit down with integrative physician Dr Erica Zelfand to unpack the surprising history of body hair, the myths surrounding hygiene, and how marketing has influenced the way many of us think about our bodies.
We explore why pubic hair exists in the first place, whether removing it has any health benefits, and how beauty standards have evolved over the past century.
Also in this episode:
Wellness Field Notes
My latest wellness rabbit hole: washing with hydrogen peroxide and vinegar.
Dating Diaries
One observation from my recent adventures back in the dating world...Are European lovers really different from Australian men?
In this episode we discuss:
Why body hair exists.
Does hairless really mean cleaner?
The surprising history of women's shaving.
Gillette's role in changing beauty standards.
The function of pubic hair.
Body hair and sexual health.
Beauty, ageing and self-acceptance.
Choosing for yourself rather than following expectations.
About Dr Erica Zelfand
Dr Erica Zelfand is an integrative physician, naturopathic doctor and educator who combines conventional medicine with nutrition, lifestyle medicine and whole-person care. Her work focuses on helping people reconnect with their health through evidence-informed and compassionate care.
60 - I Quit Alcohol. Then I Found Cannabis with Kyla de Clifford.
Saison 3 · Épisode 60
mercredi 8 juillet 2026 • Durée 22:39
This week marks 13 years since I had my last drink.
In this deeply personal episode, I share the story I don't often tell - the night that changed everything, why I called AA the following morning, and what life has taught me about alcohol, recovery, identity and healing.
I talk about the shame that surrounded my drinking, the challenges of early sobriety, losing friendships, rebuilding my sense of self, and why giving up alcohol didn't magically solve all my problems. I also reflect on the striking contrast between the way society celebrates alcohol while continuing to stigmatise medicinal cannabis.
Whether you're sober, sober-curious, supporting someone you love, or simply questioning your own relationship with alcohol, I hope this conversation gives you something to think about.
In this episode we discuss:
The night I decided to stop drinking.
My first experience attending AA.
Why alcohol gave me confidence—and what happened when I removed it.
The identity shift that comes with sobriety.
The hardest part of giving up alcohol.
Why I believe recovery looks different for everyone.
Alcohol stigma versus cannabis stigma.
What I don't miss about drinking.
Questions to help you reflect on your own relationship with alcohol.
Resources
Survey
Thank you to the hundreds of women who have already contributed. If you haven't completed the anonymous survey yet, I'd love for you to add your voice. You'll find the link in the show notes.
Resources if You're Thinking About Changing Your Relationship with Alcohol
If this episode resonated with you, please know you're not alone.
Whether you're questioning your drinking, taking a break, cutting back or considering stopping altogether, support is available.
59 - What Happens When You Don't Fit the Stereotype? With Paul O’Donoghue.
Saison 3 · Épisode 59
mardi 30 juin 2026 • Durée 43:32
After 59 episodes, I finally invited a man onto the podcast.
But not just any man.
Paul O'Donoghue from Give n Toke has spent years creating space in the cannabis community, listening more than he talks, and challenging what it means to belong.
In this episode we chat about:
Why neither of us fit the typical cannabis stereotype
Bro culture, belonging and finding your place
What women have taught Paul about cannabis
Why listening matters more than talking
My latest Wellness Field Notes: flotation tanks (spoiler... they weren't for me)
A dating update and the unexpected lessons I'm learning from a professional dominatrix
If you've ever felt like you don't quite fit in, this conversation is for you.
You can find Paul on Socials @giventoke or go check out their amazing accessories here If you use code: cannacurious at checkout you get 20% off!!
🌿 This episode is proudly brought to you by Azure Health.
Azure Health is a healthcare clinic with specialist female doctors who are passionate about creating a safe, respectful healthcare experience for women.
58 - Love, Weed & Unlearning with Renee the Celebrant.
Saison 3 · Épisode 58
mercredi 24 juin 2026 • Durée 45:36
What if the biggest rules in your life… were never really yours?
This week I'm joined by celebrant, performer, DJ and cannabis advocate Renee to explore the stories we've inherited about love, marriage, cannabis, intimacy and identity—and what happens when we start questioning them.
From the Marriage Equality campaign to the stigma surrounding cannabis, we unpack why some conversations still make people uncomfortable, how love is changing, and why being truly seen might be what we're all searching for.
We also dive into cannabis and intimacy, the myths that refuse to die, why CBD deserves a place in every emergency room, my latest dating disaster involving a 60mg gummy, and this week's Wellness Field Notes on protein, creatine and feeling stronger through perimenopause.
In this episode we discuss:
Renee's experience working on the Marriage Equality campaign
The surprising similarities between cannabis stigma and LGBTQIA+ stigma
What marrying hundreds of couples has taught Renee about intimacy
Renee's personal journey with cannabis—from Ireland to Australia
Cannabis, creativity and sexual wellbeing
Why language matters: "using" cannabis versus "taking" cannabis
The myths about cannabis that still persist today
CBD as a tool for managing an uncomfortable cannabis experience
This week's Wellness Field Notes: protein, creatine and women's health after 40
My latest dating story... involving a very enthusiastic edible consumer
One of the biggest themes in this episode is what it means to truly be seen and heard.
57 - What If We've Been Talking to Women All Wrong? With Kyla de Clifford.
Saison 3 · Épisode 57
mercredi 17 juin 2026 • Durée 25:54
For decades, women have been expected to fit into healthcare systems that were never really designed with us in mind.
This week I'm sharing the story that made me realise the gap in women's health research isn't just a cannabis problem, it's a women's health problem.
From being prescribed Stilnox before anyone understood how differently women metabolised it, to the everyday conversations I have with women who apologise before asking a simple question, this episode explores what happens when we stop assuming and start listening.
I also share why I've launched an international survey asking women how they actually want to be spoken to about medicinal cannabis, what I hope to do with the results, and why I believe listening might be the most powerful form of advocacy we have.
Plus:
Why women have historically been underrepresented in medical research
The NSW driving law debate—and how not to get distracted from the bigger picture
This week's Wellness Field Note on learning to truly listen
Dating updates, gummies gone wrong, and why I might soon be answering to "Mistress Kyla."
56 - Five Cannabis Red Flags I See Every Week with Kyla de Clifford.
Saison 3 · Épisode 56
mercredi 10 juin 2026 • Durée 22:44
Are you using cannabis intentionally, or just hoping for the best?
This week, I'm sharing five cannabis red flags I see every week from chasing higher THC percentages to forgetting that sometimes the body changes, not the medicine. Along the way, we explore curiosity, relationships, discipline, and why questioning assumptions might be one of the most important skills we can develop.
This week on Canna Curious, Kyla explores the power of curiosity, questioning assumptions, and why some of the biggest mistakes people make with medicinal cannabis have nothing to do with the plant itself.
Kyla shares her thoughts on the proposed NSW medicinal cannabis driving law reforms and why understanding how political change happens may be more productive than simply getting angry online. She also reflects on a recent slide in discipline, a five-kilo weight gain, and her plan to get back to the habits that keep her feeling her best.
The conversation then moves into a discussion sparked by last week's ethical non-monogamy episode and the bigger question it raised:
How many of our beliefs have we actually chosen for ourselves?
From relationships and marriage to medicine and wellness, Kyla explores the importance of questioning inherited ideas and staying curious enough to change your mind when the evidence asks you to.
In This Episode
NSW medicinal cannabis driving law changes
How to influence political change
Discipline, habits and getting back on track
Ethical non-monogamy and inherited beliefs
Curiosity as a tool for better decision-making
Five common cannabis red flags
THC, CBD and treatment goals
Tracking patterns and symptom changes
Why tolerance breaks matter
Water scrying explained
The value of stillness and reflection
Plus, in this week's Kyla's Wellness Field Notes, Kyla experiments with an ancient practice called water scrying—a reflective practice involving a bowl of water, a candle, and ten minutes of uninterrupted stillness.
55 - Dry Vaginas, Cannabis & Ethical Non-Monogamy with Kyla de Clifford.
Saison 3 · Épisode 55
mercredi 3 juin 2026 • Durée 23:37
This week on Canna Curious, Kyla de Clifford explores the world of magnesium supplements, including Magnesium Glycinate, Magnesium Citrate and Magnesium L-Threonate, and whether they actually help with sleep, stress and brain fog.
We also answer a listener question about medicinal cannabis suppositories, discuss the role of the endocannabinoid system in women's health, endometriosis and pelvic pain, and unpack why language matters when we talk about taking versus using medicinal cannabis.
Plus, a personal reflection on dating, ethical non-monogamy (ENM) and relationships in midlife.
In This Episode
Magnesium for sleep, anxiety and brain fog
Magnesium Glycinate vs Citrate vs L-Threonate
Medicinal cannabis suppositories explained
The endocannabinoid system and women's health
Endometriosis, pelvic pain and cannabinoids
Taking vs using medicinal cannabis
Dating and ethical non-monogamy after 50
Resources
Endocannabinoid System & Women's Health
Magnesium Supplement Guide
Women's Health & Pelvic Pain Resources
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Created by Hello Sunday Morning, Daybreak is a free Australian app offering anonymous peer support, practical tools and behaviour-change programs whether your goal is to reduce your drinking or stop altogether.
AA meetings are available throughout Australia, both in person and online. While everyone's recovery journey is different, many people find community support invaluable.
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober — Catherine Gray
If you're struggling, remember that asking for help is a sign of strength—not weakness. Every person's recovery journey looks different, and finding the support that works for you is what matters.
You don't have to identify as having an alcohol problem to explore your relationship with drinking.
Many people choose to take a break simply to see how they feel physically, mentally and emotionally.
Sometimes curiosity is enough to start a meaningful change.
If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you left a review, shared it with a friend, or tagged me on social media. Every conversation helps break stigma and bring us one step closer to better education for women.
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