Koggno: The Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of Koggno, I interview British landscape artist Jessica Gale, whose powerful story of creativity, career change, and self-discovery offers hope to anyone feeling stuck or uncertain about their path. Jess didn’t begin painting until after exploring multiple careers, navigating self-doubt, and learning to embrace mistakes instead of fearing them.

Jess shares how using her hands, creating art, and experimenting with new techniques helped her rebuild confidence, improve her mental wellbeing, and finally find a career that felt authentic.

In this inspiring conversation, we explore:

• How to find confidence later in life

• Why it’s never too late to start a new career or try something new

• The power of accepting mistakes and imperfections

• How exploring different careers can lead you exactly where you’re meant to be

• What creativity can teach us about emotional resilience and self-compassion

This episode is perfect for anyone dealing with:
✔️ Career uncertainty
✔️ A lack of confidence
✔️ Fear of making mistakes
✔️ Feeling “behind” in life
✔️ Starting over after 30, 40, 50 or beyond
✔️ Creative burnout or self-doubt
✔️ A desire to reconnect with purpose and identity

If you’ve ever asked yourself “Is it too late to start again?” , Jess’s journey proves the answer is no. Her honesty about reinvention, resilience, and learning from imperfection makes this one of our most personal and relatable episodes yet.

If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone navigating their own ups and downs or searching for who they are becoming. And feel free to reach out, I love hearing your stories.

In this episode of Koggno Stories, I interview and Dr. Simon Erridge explore how far cannabis-based medicine has come since 2018, but also how far we still have to go.

We discuss the realities of prescribing cannabis-based medical products, the difference between medical cannabis and high-street CBD, and why confusion, stigma, and regulation still hold patients back from accessing treatment.

• The UK’s journey since medical cannabis legalisation

• How cannabis-based medicines differ from opioids and traditional pain relief

• The role of cannabis in pain management, psychiatry and neurology

• What the latest research and patient data are revealing

  
  

  Whether you’re a clinician, patient, or just curious about the science behind medical cannabis, this conversation will leave you more informed — and more curious — about the future of prescribing in the UK.

  Follow, rate, and share to help us grow the conversation and bring clarity to one of the most misunderstood areas of modern medicine.

  Keywords:
  medical cannabis UK, cannabis-based medicines, Curaleaf, cannabis research UK, medical marijuana UK, CBD vs THC, cannabis for pain, mental health, epilepsy, cannabis prescription UK, medical cannabis podcast, Koggno Stories

  
  

In this episode of Koggno Stories, Dr. Sadiq shares his personal and professional journey as a neurodevelopmental psychiatrist navigating life with AuDHD (Autism and ADHD).

Throughout the conversation, he explores the nuances of neurodiversity, the evolving understanding of ADHD and Autism, and the impact of modern influences like gaming and social media.

Dr. Sadiq also delves into the challenges of stigma, the importance of accessible mental health support, and practical ways to better understand and work with one’s brain.

Whether you're personally affected by neurodiversity or simply curious about the subject, this episode offers a powerful and enlightening perspective.

Augumentive = https://augmentive.io/professionals/khurram-sadiq

TedX = https://youtu.be/8V_IWVBrFxU

Exploring AuDHD book = https://www.augustbooks.co/authors/dr-khurram-sadiq/

Welcome back to Koggno Stories 𓋼𓍊

Today’s episode is recorded from Nam Mushroom Farm, Lisbon, Portugal and follows a story of mushrooms, sustainability and urban farming.

We recorded on-site, learning how coffee waste was repurposed and utilised in growing mushrooms and the journey to harvest.

Nam supplies leading restaurants across Lisbon, and we felt grateful to explore and see the process first hand.

It is a bite-sized episode, and I hope you love it as much as we did recording!

Thanks again to Nam Mushrooms and 000____project for helping to put this together. 

@nam.mushroomfarm

@000____project

Welcome back to Koggno Stories, a podcast to discuss and share real-life stories and support mental well-being.

In episode 2 of Koggno Stories, we welcome Tallulah O'Hea, founder of The Body Conversation, which is a platform and program designed to support people with their relationship to their bodies and themselves.

This podcast is based on real-life stories and experiences, but neither the host nor guests are medical professionals.

In the episode, we discuss body image and eating disorders, please be mindful of this if this is something that may cause negative emotions.

Please reach out to @koggno anytime if you want to talk. Also, please share this episode with anyone who may be interested or facing similar challenges themselves or with someone they know.

You can contact Tallulah directly at @tallulahohea on Instagram.

As discussed in the episode, here are body-positive Instagram accounts to follow:

@terihofford

@intimateportraits_bylu

@phillipa.diedrichs

And supporting crisis lines:

https://beenthereapp.com/

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

https://www.samaritans.org/

Thank you for listening!

koggno

xxx

Koggno Stories: Ep 1 'The Koggno Story'

For the first episode, Kirsty, Koggno's host and founder, gives background on her journey into the field, the podcast, and what to expect from the new series.

Psychology, Neuroscience, Mind Mood Connection & Mental Health.

In this episode of Koggno: The Podcast, Kirsty delves into the evolving world of medical cannabis with expert guest Dr Simon Erridge, Research Director at Curaleaf Clinic and a leading figure in medical cannabis research.

The conversation aims to bridge clinical research, patient experiences, and real-world applications of cannabis-based treatments.

As always, please reach out to Koggno if you have any questions.

Koggno X Puravi Joshi

[We do discuss sensitive topics. Please always reach out if you need support]

Welcome back to the Koggno podcast! I'm Kirsty, your host and founder, and I am excited to share this episode that explores mental health, standing up for yourself and an honest conversation about self-discovery.

In this episode, I interview Puravi, an inspiring yoga, breathwork and mindfulness coach. She is the founder of the wellness brand Mysa and the Meditation Library. We discuss Puravi's experience quitting her corporate job and transitioning from finance to wellness advocate and entrepreneur. We will also explore Puravi's experience with mental health, growing up, and her amazing work with children and schools.

Puravi's insight into yoga, breathwork & meditation offers practical tips and resources to navigate mental health and wellbeing with a fast-paced lifestyle.

As ever please do share & engage with the podcast, it makes a huge difference and helps reach wider audiences navigating mental health.

Puravi: @puravijoshi

Mysa & Meditation Library: @mysalondon

Koggno X Roxy Marrone

We do discuss sensitive topics. Please always reach out if you need support.

Welcome back to the Koggno podcast! I'm Kirsty, your host and founder, and I am excited to share this episode that explores mental health, personal growth and an honest conversation about self-discovery.

In this episode, I interview Roxy, a nutritionist, health coach, CEO, and Co-founder of Eyeam. We discuss Roxy's experience with holistic health and transition from party girl to wellness advocate and entrepreneur. We also explore Roxy's experience with mental health, acne, and her own healing journey that drives and motivates her current work.

Roxy's insight into hormone health and well-being offers practical tips and resources to heal yourself from the inside out.

As ever please do share & engage with the podcast, it makes a huge difference and helps reach wider audiences navigating mental health.

Roxy: @healingwithroxy

Eyeam: @eyeam/ https://eyeamworld.com/

Koggno x Tunde Ogunsina.

We do discuss sensitive topics. Please always reach out if you need support.

Welcome back to the Koggno Podcast!

I'm Kirsty, your host and founder, and I am excited to share this episode that explores mental health, personal growth and an honest conversation about self-discovery.

Joining the interview is Tunde Ogunsina, a true inspiration, entrepreneur and the Founder of Forest Collard. He is Forbes 30 under 30 and we explore his success and challenges so far.

We discuss Tunde's life from school days to the hustle of starting a business and onto the ins and outs of relationships.

Tunde shares his journey looking after mental health and staying connected to his authentic self. 

We recommend this episode for anyone on a journey of self-discovery, overcoming challenges and maintaining expectations from those around you and yourself.

As ever, please do share & engage with the podcast, it makes a huge difference and helps reach wider audiences navigating mental health.