Explore every episode of the podcast The Canna Curious Podcast: Conversations on Cannabis, Wellness & Women’s Health
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| 49 - My Daughter, The Plant, and the Anxiety That Followed with Kyla de Clifford and Ruby Skues. | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:42:46 | |
This episode is a little more personal than usual. Today, I’m sitting down with my daughter, Ruby and we’re having a conversation I’ve been quietly avoiding for a while. Because while I spend my life educating people about the plant… We talk about:
But this isn’t just about one night. It’s about what came after the anxiety, the fear of it happening again, and how that feeling can linger long after the plant has left your system. We also explore:
This episode isn’t here to convince you of anything. It’s here to show the nuance that the plant isn’t one-size-fits-all, and that education, safety, and self-awareness matter more than anything else. If you’ve ever had an experience that didn’t feel right…or you’re navigating this with your kids, your friends, or even yourself this conversation is for you. IN THIS EPISODE
A NOTE FROM KYLA This one stretched me. It’s one thing to talk about the benefits of the plant it’s another to sit across from your daughter and hear how it impacted her in a way you didn’t expect. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might need it. You can find more conversations like this at Canna Curious — where we explore the plant with curiosity, not assumption. Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 48 - When Pain Starts at 13: Endometriosis, Fibromyalgia & Fighting to Be Heard with Grace Ker. | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:37:30 | |
In this episode of Canna Curious, Kyla sits down with Grace Ker to explore her deeply personal journey with endometriosis and fibromyalgia, a story that began at just 13 years old and unfolded into years of chronic pain, medical intervention, and self-advocacy. Grace shares what it was like to:
The conversation also explores how alternative approaches including Chinese medicine and plant-based therapies played a role in symptom management, and how Grace learned to trust her intuition in a system that often didn’t listen. This episode is as much about emotional resilience as it is about physical health — touching on identity loss, grief, and what it means to rebuild your life when your body changes. Key Topics
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From Kyla This episode really stayed with me. There’s something about hearing a story like Grace’s that reminds you how many women are navigating pain quietly… and how often they’re told it’s normal. It’s not. And conversations like this are how we start changing that. Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 39 - Alethea Wallace: When The System Takes Someone You Love. | 03 Feb 2026 | 01:04:01 | |
In this episode of Canna Curious, Kyla is joined by her close friend Sandrine for a deeply personal and emotional conversation about their friend Alethea (Leath) — who has been incarcerated for cannabis-related charges for just over a year. This is not a legal analysis or a political debate. It’s a human conversation about friendship, shock, grief, love, anger, and the quiet resilience required when someone you love is caught in a system most of us never expect to encounter. Leath cannot speak freely on the podcast right now, but when she is released later this year, she will be invited on to the podcast to share her story in her own words. Until then, this episode holds space for her, and for all the people left on the outside trying to make sense of the inside. In this episode, we talk about:
A note to listeners This conversation may be emotional to listen to. We speak candidly about incarceration, systemic injustice, and the personal impact of these systems on real people. Listener discretion is advised. We’ve been careful not to share details that could compromise Alethea or anyone else. This episode is shared with love, respect, and care. Want to support Alethea? If you feel called, Alethea loves receiving letters - they bring her enormous joy and help her feel connected to the outside world. 📬 Mailing details: Alethea Wallace Numimbah Correctional Centre Private Mail Bag 1 Nerang QLD 4211 (Please keep letters simple: no stickers, metallic ink, or extras - plain paper and pen are best.) If you’d like to send a message of support but aren’t sure where to start, reach out to Kyla via socials and she’ll help guide you. You can find Sandrine @marquisedesark Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 38 - I’m Not Interested in Being “Responsible” Anymore with Kyla de Clifford. | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:18:40 | |
In this episode, ’m unpacking why I’ve started to push back on the idea of “responsible use” — at least the way it’s so often applied to women. Because when we really look at it, “responsible” rarely means neutral or supportive.It usually means self-monitoring, self-correcting, and self-blaming — layered on top of bodies that are already expected to manage pain, emotion, cycles, stress, and capacity without much support. This conversation isn’t about encouraging recklessness. In this episode, I explore:
This is a quieter but firmer episode. If this episode feels uncomfortable, that’s okay. Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 37 - Tolerance, Breaks & the Nervous System with Kyla de Clifford. | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:26:50 | |
Do I Need a T-Break? Tolerance breaks are usually framed like a punishment. But for many women, that framing doesn’t fit real life - or real bodies. In this episode, Kyla takes a slower, more body-led look at tolerance breaks and what they’re actually for. This isn’t about abstinence or discipline. It’s about understanding when a break is helpful, when it’s not, and how to approach it without destabilising your nervous system — especially if you’re navigating perimenopause, pain, sleep disruption, anxiety, or chronic stress. In this episode, we cover:
This episode draws on both clinical research and lived experience to offer a more compassionate, realistic approach to tolerance one that prioritises regulation, safety, and relationship over rigid rules. A gentle resource If this episode sparked the thought “I know I need a break, but I don’t know how to do it without falling apart”, Kyla has created a 21-day tolerance break guide you can download it here Support the show If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy Kyla a coffee here No pressure - it simply helps keep these conversations going. Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 36 - Nobody Told Us Cannabis Would Feel Different in Perimenopause with Kyla de Clifford. | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:17:03 | |
Women, Hormones & Cannabis: Why Your Body Changes How the Plant Feels. In this episode, we explore why so many women notice that cannabis feels different depending on where they are in their cycle, throughout perimenopause, or during periods of stress and hormonal change. We unpack what’s actually happening in the body, why this experience is common (and normal), and how women can work with their changing physiology instead of blaming themselves or assuming something has gone wrong. This episode builds on last week’s conversation about the endocannabinoid system and brings the focus specifically to women, hormones, and lived experience. In this episode, we cover:
Key ideas discussed
Support the show Share this episode Thank you for listening, and for being part of this community. Research and further reading Cannabis, estrogen, and the endocannabinoid system The Endocannabinoid System and Sex Steroid Hormone Signalling Sex Differences and the Endocannabinoid System Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 35 - What’s Actually Happening in Your Body When You Take Cannabis with Kyla de Clifford. | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:23:40 | |
In this episode of the Canna Curious Podcast, Kyla slows things right down and returns to the foundations. Before conversations about strain names, dosing, or delivery methods before stigma, shame, or opinion this episode asks a simpler question: What is actually happening inside your body when you take cannabis? This episode is for patients. For women who turn to this plant not to escape their lives - but to cope with pain, stress, hormonal change, burnout, grief, or nervous system overload. At the centre of this conversation is the endocannabinoid system (ECS) a regulatory system that exists in all of us, whether we ever take cannabis or not. In this episode, Kyla explores:
Support the show Resources & Further Reading Understanding the Endocannabinoid System These sources support the explanation of the endocannabinoid system as a regulatory system involved in balance, pain, mood, sleep, inflammation, and stress:
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| 34 - When Women Stop Whispering with Kyla de Clifford. | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:09:58 | |
As the year draws to a close, Kyla pauses - not to summarise, but to sit inside what this season of listening has actually revealed. Recorded from Melbourne, in a softer and more honest state than usual, this solo episode reflects on thirty-three conversations about women’s health, relief, regulation, and the quiet ways women learn to manage their bodies inside imperfect systems. At the centre of the episode is a question Kyla has been carrying since the very beginning of the podcast: What actually happens when women stop whispering about medicine? This is not an episode about trends, tips, or solutions. It’s about:
Throughout the episode, Kyla speaks candidly about:
Rather than positioning the plant as a fix, this episode explores what cannabis use revealed: This conversation is for anyone who has:
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| 33 - How to Choose a Good Medicinal Cannabis Clinic (and Avoid the Red Flags) with Kyla de Clifford and Jess Peros. | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:43:25 | |
What does a good medicinal cannabis clinic actually look like in Australia - and how do you spot the ones that should make you pause? This episode was sparked by a moment many of us have had lately: seeing cannabis clinic advertising out in the wild that feels… off. Kyla shares a story about walking down the street with her 11-year-old when they spotted a very obvious (and very questionable) clinic poster - which opened a bigger conversation about regulation, ethics, patient care, and how clinics should actually be operating. Together, Kyla and Jess unpack what’s going wrong in the current clinic landscape, why patients are feeling frustrated and disempowered, and what you are absolutely allowed to ask for as a patient. In this episode, we cover:
Clinics Kyla trusts and recommends: PlantMed with Dr John Teh - a genuinely integrative, whole-person approach https://plantmed.net.au/ Mode Health with Dr Matty Moore - collaborative care, tele-health, and strong clinical ethics https://www.modehealthcare.com.au/ Kyla recommends these clinics based on her personal experience as a patient. There is no paid partnership or financial incentive involved. Key takeaways:
This episode is for patients, parents, clinicians, and anyone trying to navigate medicinal cannabis in Australia without getting burned along the way. Resources mentioned: TGA advertising guidelines for medicinal cannabis Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 32 - Dependence, Insomnia & Letting Go: Shaye’s Story of Rebuilding Her Relationship With Cannabis. | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:25:11 | |
In this deeply honest conversation, Kyla sits down with Shaye Topaz a mum, insomniac, and long-time cannabis consumer to explore what happens when the plant that helped you cope becomes something you rely on. Shay shares her 12-year relationship with THC, from rolling joints at 18 for sleep, to mothering through stress, heartbreak, and survival… all the way to the moment she realised she was dependent, not addicted, and decided it was time for a reset. This episode moves through insomnia, nervous system overwhelm, motherhood, emotional regulation, and the spiritual side of cannabis including the comfort, companionship, and “being held” feeling so many women relate to. In this episode, we explore:
About Shaye Shaye is a mother of two navigating single parenthood, chronic insomnia, emotional healing, and a long-term relationship with cannabis. Her story reflects the reality for many women who use THC for sleep, coping, and nervous system support. Her honesty and introspection make this a powerful conversation for anyone reconsidering their relationship with the plant. You can find Shaye @shayetopaz Resources & Links
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| 31 - How to Talk To Your Kids About Cannabis with Kyla de Clifford. | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:17:22 | |
In this episode, we get real about something most parents are quietly struggling with: how to talk to kids and teens about cannabis in a world where edibles, vapes and oils are everywhere and often invisible. Kids today are exposed earlier, more frequently, and in more confusing ways than ever before. Gummies look like lollies. Wellness-style bottles sit on shelves. TikTok jokes about edibles have millions of views. Whether you use cannabis, avoid it entirely, or sit somewhere in between, the conversation is coming and avoidance doesn’t keep kids safe. This week, Kyla breaks down how to approach these conversations with calm, honesty and connection, instead of the outdated “drugs are bad” scripts many of us grew up with. We explore: • The rise in paediatric cannabis poisonings — including the NSW study showing nearly 3,800 cases in a decade, with toddlers and teens most affected. • Why edibles have changed the landscape • The gap between modern cannabis use and the conversations parents are not having. • How today’s cannabis (concentrates, vapes, gummies) is completely different from the 90s weed many parents remember. • Why kids are not staying innocent by staying uninformed they’re just staying unprepared. • Harm reduction basics for families, from dosing to green-outs to mixing substances. • How to frame your own cannabis use with responsibility, nuance and clarity. • Exactly what to say to younger kids vs. teens, including simple scripts you can start using today. • How to respond if your teen admits they’ve already tried cannabis — without shame or panic. • Why warmth + honesty + boundaries remains the most protective parenting combination we have. This episode is your toolkit for building trust instead of fear, clarity instead of shame, and ongoing conversations instead of one big dreaded “talk.” Curiosity is not dangerous; it’s developmental. What matters is that they learn with us, not away from us. If this episode resonated with you, share it with another parent or caregiver - and leave a review to help this work reach more curious households. Resources Cannabis poisonings among children increasing How to talk to your kids about cannabis (PDF Downloadable resource) Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 30 - Living With a ‘One in a Million’ Cancer: Alli’s Story of Surgery, Healing & Self-Trust. | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:37:46 | |
In this episode of Canna Curious, Kyla sits down with Alli Bannister, a mother, nurse practitioner, and survivor of an exceptionally rare form of appendix cancer. One so uncommon it affects only one in a million people. What began as unexplained pain, bloating and digestive changes quickly escalated into emergency surgery, a Christmas Day hospitalisation, and the devastating discovery that cancer had spread across nearly all of Alli’s abdominal organs. Within days, she was facing a radical treatment plan involving organ removal, aggressive surgery and hot chemotherapy. But Alli made a courageous choice to pause. This conversation explores what happens when someone refuses to rush their healing, chooses to listen to their body, and claims agency in a system driven by urgency and fear. Alli shares her decision to seek integrative treatment in Thailand, her experience with medical cannabis for pain and anxiety, the role of meditation and trauma healing, and how mindset became just as critical as medicine. In this episode, we explore:
If you want to know more about Alli or the power of hydrogen water you can find Alli here IG @alli.healingontheroad Email: alli@allihealingontheroad.com Radical Remission by Kelly A Turner Quantam Healing by Deepak Chopra Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 47 - I’m Tired of How We Talk About Cannabis with Kyla de Clifford. | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:14:08 | |
Somewhere along the way, the conversation around cannabis got… distorted. Depending on who you listen to, it’s either: dangerous and life-ruining or a cure for everything. And neither of those are helpful. In this episode, I unpack the gap between those extremes and why so many people are still confused, even with more access, more products, and more information than ever before. Because the issue isn’t the plant. Maybe its body autonomy and intention. What I cover:
Journaling + tracking A beautiful journal for handwriting and keeping with your stash https://www.rubymarybotanicals.com.au/products/cycles-journal Australian designed and decentralised - Online app tracking with @ontrackaapp Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 29 - Growing Up With Chronic Pain & Stigma: Kaylee’s Story of Coping & Self - Advocacy. | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:41:24 | |
This week on the Canna Curious Podcast, Kyla sits down with Kaylee, a young woman whose journey with her body, identity, and the plant is as complex as it is courageous. From navigating early puberty and intense body-image scrutiny, to experiencing schoolyard bullying and being dismissed by the medical system, Kaylee’s story shines a light on what it feels like to grow up “different” and how the plant became a source of relief, regulation, and finally, self-agency. Together, we explore:
This is an honest, nuanced conversation about growing up, reclaiming your voice, and refusing to shrink yourself to make others comfortable. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, judged, or misunderstood in your relationship with your body or your medicine this episode is for you. Where to find Kaylee Instagram: @4beanzy Support Services Because we discuss themes of bullying, emotional distress, medical gaslighting, and workplace discrimination, please reach out if you need support: Australia
If you’re outside Australia, please check local resources or national crisis hotlines. What is BPD - Borderline personality disorder https://www.sane.org/information-and-resources/facts-and-guides/borderline-personality-disorder Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 28 - Irena Katz: The Naturopath Who Used CBD To Heal Her Dogs Leg. | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:31:34 | |
In this episode, Kyla sits down with Irena Katz - naturopath, educator, and pioneer of Australia’s herbal vape industry. From opening one of the first hydro stores in the country to helping shape a new understanding of plant medicine, Irina’s story is equal parts science, grit, and heart. She shares how a heartbreaking moment when her one-year-old whippet, Lux, faced leg amputation led her to experiment with CBD almost two decades ago. What followed changed everything: not only did Lux keep his leg, but Irena’s belief in the plant deepened, setting her on a lifelong path of education and advocacy. Together, Kyla and Irena unpack the realities of running a hydro store when cannabis was still taboo, the double standards in Australia’s vape laws, and why real harm reduction starts with honest conversations. They also explore the stigma that still surrounds women who use the plant and the urgent need for open, non-judgmental education from budtenders to doctors. This is a raw, funny, and deeply human conversation about courage, curiosity, and creating community through the plant. You’ll hear:
Contact You can find Irena on Instagram @ladylux420 check out her amazing range of canna products here www.wearelux.com.au Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 27 - Sam Clohessy: Breast Cancer, Fitness, and the Power of the Plant. | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:44:54 | |
Today’s episode is raw, real, and deeply human. Kyla sits down with Sam Clohessy, a personal trainer from Western Australia, who shares her story of strength, survival, and self-discovery after being diagnosed with breast cancer at just 34 years old. From her early days working on remote mine sites to building a fitness business and navigating the breakdown of her marriage, Sam opens up about how years of stress took a toll on her body and how she found resilience, healing, and hope through movement, mindset, and natural medicine. Sam takes us through the moment she found a lump in the shower, her experience with chemotherapy and the “Red Devil,” and the turning point that led her to explore cannabis as part of her recovery journey. Together, Kyla and Sam unpack what it really takes to heal - body, mind, and spirit - and why curiosity, community, and self-care can make all the difference. You’ll Learn:
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| 26 - Megan Mbengue: Dancer to Nurse to Plant Medicine. | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:55:22 | |
In this conversation, nurse and educator Megan Mbengue walks us through her path from hospital wards to cannabinoid care. We break down the endocannabinoid system in plain language, why CBG is her daytime go-to for anxiety and focus, and how to use THC without wrecking your nervous system. We dig into cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), the problems with high-THC vapes, why flower still matters, and what her team is seeing in a suppository study for period pain. We also touch on microdosing psychedelics, integration, and doing the root-cause work so you actually need less over time. You’ll Learn:
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| 25 - Lillie Brown: Painful Sex 101. | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:56:11 | |
Painful sex is common but not normal. Kyla and sexologist Lillie Brown unpack the fear–pain cycle, pelvic pain, arousal and lubrication, and practical steps to heal without pushing through pain. We also touch on how cannabis may help some women reduce pain and increase pleasure, plus when to bring in a pelvic floor physio or sexologist. Key Takeaways
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| 24 - Seeded: Does Cannabis Bring You Closer to God? with Bee and Ray. | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:43:20 | |
In this week’s episode, Kyla sits down with Bee and Ray to explore one of the biggest questions that’s ever come through the Canna Curious community: Does cannabis bring you closer to God? What started as a social media poll quickly turned into an avalanche of DMs, reflections, and debates. In this conversation, we unpack what “God” means to each of us from traditional religion to personal spirituality and how the plant has long played a role in deepening our connection to self, source, and the sacred. In this episode, we explore:
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Extras: Ray would like to leave these here for anyone on this journey. 30 sec: https://youtube.com/shorts/toho4X4cmGg?si=2tqKF7dDSaI3boc- 30 min: https://youtu.be/W57nYOaQmIU?si=VVYqt-ZKGVoUL6ln Longer: https://theeternalsong.org If this episode resonates, let us know. Your feedback helps shape future episodes and we love hearing your stories. Bee Mohamed has worked in health policy for over 10 years, both in the public and private sectors. Bee was the inaugural CEO of ScriptWise, a health promotion charity addressing prescription medication addiction and overdose in Australia. Bee is passionate about patient advocacy and working towards better drug policy reforms in Australia. She is currently an Ambassador for Harm Reduction Australia and Founder of Mata, an online platform sharing stories from the plant medicine industry. You can find her storytelling at @mata_gathering Ray Steele Ray is a storyteller and connector working in spaces of regeneration. After 15 years of severe migraines, a return to nat Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 23 - The Hemp Perspective: Crystal White from Northern Rivers Hemp. | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:38:29 | |
In this episode of the Canna Curious Podcast, Kyla sits down with Crystal White from Northern Rivers Hemp to unpack her inspiring journey from working in the disability sector to running a 75-acre hemp farm in Nimbin with her husband. Crystal shares how a hemp license unexpectedly arrived in the mail during the pandemic, sparking a complete career pivot and eventually leading to the creation of a hemp farming co-op. Together we explore:
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| 22 - Love, Loss, and the Plant: A Family’s Pancreatic Cancer Journey with Christie Ahfa. | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:35:08 | |
When Christie's husband, Lei, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, life as they knew it turned upside down. With two young boys, a global plandemic unfolding, and a devastating diagnosis, their family was thrust into a whirlwind of hospitals, misdiagnoses, and impossible decisions. In this conversation, Christie shares openly about:
This is a tender, powerful episode about love, resilience, and redefining what care can look like. Whether you’re navigating illness, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking perspective, Christy’s story will leave you with both hope and grounding. You can find Christie @christie_ahfa ✨ Resources & Mentions:
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| 21 - Give The Plant Back To The People with Kyla de Clifford. | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:36:14 | |
In this episode, I take you on a journey through the history of cannabis prohibition, from the powerful industries and political figures who drove it, to the propaganda and international treaties that locked it in place. This is not a deep academic lecture, but a story about how we got here and why a plant that was once widely used for pain, sleep, women’s health, and everyday ailments became criminalised across much of the world. We’ll look at:
By the end of this episode, you’ll see why I believe it is time to give the plant back to the people. Resources and Further Reading The Joke Dr John Jiggens - couldn't find a link to this but I got mine at The Hemp Embassy in Nimbin. Owen Smith Legalising Cannabis Extracts, Edibles in the Supreme Court of Canada 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs and later UN treaties Legalise Cannabis Party - Bill OWL Conference https://owlconference.com.au/owl-speakers/ TGA Public Consultation https://consultations.tga.gov.au/medicines-regulation-division/test-soms/ If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who still believes the old myths about cannabis. And do not forget to rate and review the podcast, it helps the algorithm put this conversation in front of more people. Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 20 - Seeded. Called By The Plant with Bee and Ray. | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:42:47 | |
In this episode, we pull back the curtain and share some our own stories of how the plant called us into this space. From harm reduction and patient advocacy, to chronic pain, migraines, and the quiet frustration of being dismissed in the doctor’s office each of us followed a different road. But the common thread is connection. The plant didn’t just relieve symptoms; she shifted our perspectives, revealed truths we couldn’t ignore, and opened the possibility of healing on deeper levels. This episode isn’t about giving you a one-size-fits-all answer. It’s about reminding you that there are choices, and that healing isn’t just about quick fixesit’s about slowing down, listening, and reconnecting with yourself. What We Talk About in This Episode
Why This Matters Resources & Mentions
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| 46 - Hemp as Fuel - Why Aren’t We Using It? With Kyla de Clifford. | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:21:25 | |
This week, we explore a question that seems simple… but isn’t: If hemp can be used as fuel then why aren’t we using it? Particularly during this very planned war and outage of oil with far reaching implications. In this episode, I break down:
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| 19 - Alcohol Vs Cannabis: Kyla de Clifford. | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:19:17 | |
In this solo episode of Canna Curious, Kyla gets personal about grief, self-care, and the choices we make when life gets heavy. She unpacks one of the oldest debates: alcohol versus cannabis. What You’ll Learn in This Episode
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Statistics: Breakdown of Cannabis-Related Deaths in Australia (2000–2018) This comes from a retrospective review of coronial records via Australia’s National Coronial Information System, as reported by Emma Zahra and colleagues at NDARC, UNSW Sydney Manner of Deaths (out of total 559 cases):
Polydrug Involvement
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| 18 - Instigating Rebel: Christina McMullan's Cannabis Story. | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:54:16 | |
What does it mean to grow up in a medical household, rebel against it, and then return to plant medicine as the very thing that brings peace, presence, and healing? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Christina McMullan, an instigating rebel and the voice behind Aus Canna Reviews and the Aus Canna Podcast. We start by going back to the 90s, when cannabis first entered her life on a hill in Texas, and follow her journey through grief, motherhood, and advocacy. Christina speaks candidly about:
This episode is honest, reflective, and full of those quiet truths that often go unspoken. Whether you're new to the plant or have a long-standing relationship with it, Christina's story is a reminder that healing is not always loud, and rebellion is not always visible. Christina hosts the Aus Canna Podcast you can find her here: @auscannareviews Or you can find her on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Subscribe to the Canna Curious newsletter: Get honest conversations, science-backed insights, and plant-based tools to support your wellbeing. Sign up at www.cannacurious.com.au Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 17 - In Memory Of My Beautiful Nanna. | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:16:32 | |
Lena Mariana (Mary) 11/04/1928 - 03/08/2025. This week’s episode is raw and unpolished, recorded during a tender moment as my Nanna Mary was nearing the end of her life. It's a conversation wrapped in love, loss, and legacy. I explore:
This episode is for anyone grieving, anyone breaking generational patterns, and anyone learning to feel instead of flee. It’s for the woman becoming the ancestor her grandmother never got to be. Mentioned in this episode:
A gentle ask: Thank you for holding this space with me. I’ll be back next week with our regular program. Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 16 - Seeded. How to Take a T- Break: Resetting Your Cannabis Tolerance with Bee and Ray. | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:24:47 | |
In this episode of The Canna Curious Podcast, we’re talking about t- breaks also known as tolerance breaks. Whether you use cannabis for anxiety, pain, migraines, or perimenopause symptoms, sometimes it’s worth pausing to ask: Is my medicine still working the way I need it to? Together with Bee and Ray, we dive into the why, when, and how of taking a break from cannabis. We explore what to expect physically and emotionally, how to avoid white-knuckling your way through it, and why planning, journaling, and self-compassion are your best allies. We also unpack:
Whether you’re taking a one-day pause or a three-week reset, this conversation is a reminder that your relationship with the plant can be intentional, empowering, and deeply supportive. Resources Mentioned: 🫖 Download the Tea Break Guide & Tracker → https://cannacurious.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cannabis-rest-reset-tolerance-break-6.pdf If this episode resonates, let us know. Your feedback helps shape future episodes - and we love hearing your stories. Bee Mohamed has worked in health policy for over 10 years, both in the public and private sectors. Bee was the inaugural CEO of ScriptWise, a health promotion charity addressing prescription medication addiction and overdose in Australia. Bee is passionate about patient advocacy and working towards better drug policy reforms in Australia. She is currently an Ambassador for Harm Reduction Australia and Founder of Mata, an online platform sharing stories from the plant medicine industry. You can find her storytelling at @mata_gathering Ray Steele is a storyteller and connector, finding her path in this work through involvement in social responsibility, agroecology, regenerative and bioregional projects for over 10 years. She is a passionate living systems advocate. After 15 years of severe migraines, a return to natural therapies offered her relief and heightened awareness of the interconnectedness between healing and living systems. You can find her @ray.steele Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 15 (Bonus) - Desire: Sex and Cannabis with Lillie Brown. | 25 Jul 2025 | 01:02:05 | |
Welcome to the first in a new series exploring sex, pleasure, and the plant - hosted by Kyla and somatic sexologist Lillie Brown. In this juicy and deeply honest conversation, we crack open a topic that’s often whispered about but rarely explored with compassion: desire. This episode is for every woman who’s felt the weight of low libido, shame around cannabis use, or a disconnect between their mind and body especially in the chaos of motherhood, chronic illness, or perimenopause. We explore:
Lillie also shares her framework of making eroticism a lifestyle and why your sex life isn’t just about what happens in the bedroom. From brushing your teeth to cleaning the socks off the floor, she reminds us: context is everything. Whether you’re partnered or solo, in a drought or riding high, this episode is a permission slip to explore desire on your terms, in your body, with your tools - and maybe even a cheeky vape or velvet doona cover. Lillie Brown Lillie Brown is a certified somatic sexologist, facilitator, writer, and collage artist who’s obsessed with helping people experience more pleasure, confidence, and connection in their sex lives. Whether it was Catholic school or Friday nights spent watching Girls of the Playboy Mansion, she’s always been fascinated by why we crave sex, how we have it, and how to dial up the pleasure. Her warm, playful, and judgement-free approach helps individuals, couples, and groups get intimately acquainted with their bodies, desires, and erotic potential. A hedonist at heart, Lillie is dedicated to guiding people through erotic transformation and sexual liberation with shame-free, pleasure-focused education. Ready to explore your own desires, build your sexual confidence, or finally feel at home in your body? Book a 1:1 session with Lillie and start your journey toward the sex life—and pleasure - you deserve. Find her @sexwithlillie Free Download: Make sense of your turn ons https://www.lilliebrown.com/make-sense-of-your-turn-ons Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 15 - The Hormone-Cannabis Connection: Dosing with Body Literacy with Kyla de Clifford. | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:19:10 | |
Today we’re diving into a question every canna-curious woman has either wondered about, or learned the hard way: How do I actually dose cannabis? And what does my cycle have to do with it? If you’ve ever taken an edible and suddenly found yourself narrating your life like it’s a David Attenborough documentary or if you’ve avoided trying again after a not-so-great experience, this one’s for you. In this episode, we’ll cover:
We’ll walk through what a low dose actually looks like, how to track what’s working, and why body literacy is your best friend when it comes to plant medicine. Plus, I’ll break down each phase of your menstrual cycle and how it can impact your cannabis experience from microdosing for cramps to titrating carefully during PMS. Whether you're new to this space or looking to deepen your relationship with the plant, this episode gives you the tools to tune in, track wisely, and dose with confidence. Download Your FREE Dosing + Cycle Tracker Here: https://cannacurious.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/gold-leaf-cycle-trader-one-page.pdf References + studies mentioned are also listed below:
Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 14 - Rewriting The Rules: A Mum’s Plant Story with Jess Peros. | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:49:44 | |
Ever felt judged for choosing a vape over a wine? Or wondered why mothers who take c*nn*b!s still get side-eyed while wine o’clock is seen as self-care? In this episode of Canna Curious, I sit down with Jess, a mother, grower, educator, and lifelong plant lover, to talk all things womanhood, wellness, and rewriting the story we’ve been told about cannabis! From her first joint at 14 to microdosing with intention, Jess shares how her relationship with the plant has shifted through the wild years of growing up, raising kids, and working on the frontlines of patient care. We talk about: This one’s for the women who use the plant not to check out, but to check in. To calm the chaos. To reconnect. To heal. It’s raw, reflective, and rebellious in the best way. Whether you’re new to the plant or have been using it for decades, Jess reminds us what conscious use really looks like. You can find jess @thegreenroom.hq Mentioned Dr Jeffrey Hergenrather https://www.drjeffhergenrather.com/ Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 13 - Methods Of Consumption with Kyla De Clifford. | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:18:58 | |
Ever had a gummy that hit you like a freight train two hours later? Or vaped and wondered why the effect disappeared in under an hour? Welcome to the world of ca**abis consumption methods where how you take it can totally change how it works. In this episode of Canna Curious, Kyla breaks down the different ways we take ca**abis. From fast-acting vapes to long-lasting oils, topicals that stay skin-deep to suppositories that change the gamethis is your guide to doing it smarter, not stronger. Whether you’re here for pain, sleep, mood, or hormone support, knowing the right method for the moment could be the missing piece. What I Cover:
More Information: Click here for the FREE PDF of consumption methods. Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 12 - Seeded: Navigating Stigma and Finding Your Community with Bee and Ray. | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:25:20 | |
What does it take to shake off a lifetime of shame around cannabis? In this deeply personal conversation, Ray, Bee, and Kyla open up about their earliest experiences with the plant and the stigma that kept them silent for years. From growing up in countries where cannabis use meant death penalties or jail time, to navigating parenthood, professional reputations, and internalised fear, this episode goes deep into what it means to use the plant and still feel judged for it. We talk about finding language, finding confidence, and eventually finding community. This episode is a reminder that education is powerful, but so is conversation. And when we tell the truth about our relationship with the plant, we help others feel less alone. Whether you’re still whispering about your use, or proudly rolling joints at dinner parties, this one is for you. Content Note: This episode includes discussion of drug-related stigma, global drug policies, parenting, and cannabis use. Listener discretion advised. In this episode, we cover: • How growing up under the War on Drugs shaped our beliefs Bee Mohamed has worked in health policy for over 10 years, both in the public and private sectors. Bee was the inaugural CEO of ScriptWise, a health promotion charity addressing prescription medication addiction and overdose in Australia. Bee is passionate about patient advocacy and working towards better drug policy reforms in Australia. She is currently an Ambassador for Harm Reduction Australia and Founder of Mata, an online platform sharing stories from the plant medicine industry. You can find her storytelling at @mata_gathering Ray Steele is a storyteller and connector, finding her path in this work through involvement in social responsibility, agroecology, regenerative and bioregional projects for over 10 years. She is a passionate living systems advocate. After 15 years of severe migraines, a return to natural therapies offered her relief and heightened awareness of the interconnectedness between healing and living systems. You can find her @ray.steele Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 11 - Bleeding, Burnout & Blazing: Living with Endometriosis, PMDD, & ADHD with Lillie Brown. | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:45:08 | |
Lillie Brown is a sexologist, speaker, and fierce advocate for body literacy and cannabis education. She lives with endometriosis, PMDD, and ADHD and in this deeply honest (and hilarious) conversation, she shares what it’s really like to live in a body that doesn’t always play nice. We talk about the long road to diagnosis, the rollercoaster of symptoms, and the life-changing power of cannabis when used with intention. From DIY lube and THC suppositories to navigating the stigma of smoking a joint for pain, nothing is off limits in this episode. Whether you're cannabis curious, chronically ill, or simply craving more honest conversations about women's health, this one’s for you. Content Note: In this episode, we cover: • Lillie’s journey with endometriosis, PMDD, and ADHD You can find Lillie on IG @sexwithlillie Or at www.lilliebrown.com.au Resources: In our conversation we mention the 'in the weeds study - published on June 12th 2025'. Here is the link to that study https://raf.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/raf/6/2/RAF-24-0098.xml Endometriosis information and support: www.qendo.org.au or https://endometriosisaustralia.org/ Let’s keep talking: If you loved this episode, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 45 - Cannabis Research: The Story We Were Never Told with Kyla de Clifford. | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:17:56 | |
Cannabis research often feels confusing. One study says the plant may help with pain, sleep or inflammation. The next headline warns about risk. So what’s really going on? In this episode of Canna Curious, I unpack why cannabis science has been so difficult to interpret for the past 70 years. From the Nixon-era report that recommended decriminalisation but was ignored… to the discovery of the endocannabinoid system by Raphael Mechoulam… to modern case studies in epilepsy, endometriosis and chronic pain. I also explore how research bias, funding incentives and media headlines can shape the way cannabis science is interpreted. Most importantly, I look at how to read cannabis research with a more critical and curious eye. Because the science around this plant is still evolving. And in many ways, the most important questions are only just beginning to be asked. In this episode we discuss • The 1972 Shafer Commission and the research that was ignored Support the podcast If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support the research and production that goes into each episode, you can buy me a coffee via the link in the show notes. Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 10 - THC, CBD & the Other Cannabinoids You’ve Never Heard Of with Kyla De Clifford | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:18:18 | |
Cannabis is made up of cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, alkaloids, ethers & esters, lipids & waxes, proteins & enzymes and carbohydrates. For more reading on cannabinoids: The Essential Guide to CBD by Ryan Lewis & the team at Project CBD Cannabis is Medicine by Dr Bonni Goldstein The cannabinoids I talked about on today’s episode: THC (Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol): CBD (Cannabidiol): CBG (Cannabigerol): THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin): CBN (Cannabinol): CBC (Cannabichromene): Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 9 - This Isn’t in the Textbook: Epilepsy, CBD, and a Mother’s Grit with Erin Oudshoorn. | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:51:48 | |
What happens when your instincts whisper something the doctors won’t say out loud? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Erin Oudshoorn - mother to the incredible Luella, and founder of the Lulu Love Project. Erin shares the raw and honest story of Luella’s diagnosis with infantile spasms at just 11 weeks old, and the years that followed - filled with uncertainty, exhaustion, and an unshakable drive to find another way. We talk about what it means to follow your gut when the medical system says no, how Erin first turned to CBD in the face of resistance, and why trusting your inner voice might just be the most powerful medicine we have. This is a conversation about grit, grief, and hope. About parenting in the unknown. And about listening closely—to yourself, your child, and the stories that don’t always make it into the textbooks. Reach out to Erin: Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 8 - Seeded. Periods, Hormones and a Toolkit of Wellness with Bee & Ray. | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:47:42 | |
In this episode of Seeded, Kyla sits down with Bee and Ray for a real, unfiltered conversation about periods, pain, perimenopause, and everything we were never taught about our bodies. From the awkwardness of first bleeds and being put on the pill way too young, to hormone-fuelled migraines and the shame that still lingers around menstruation - we go there. With stories that will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe feel a little less alone, we talk about how food, plant medicine, and giving ourselves permission to rest have helped us reconnect with our cycles in a way our younger selves never could have imagined. Topics we cover:
Recommended Reading: Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual by Lara Briden The Business of Birth Control documentary by Riki Lake Bee Mohamed has worked in health policy for over 10 years, bo th in the public and private sectors. Bee was the inaugural CEO of ScriptWise, a health promotion charity addressing prescription medication addiction and overdose in Australia. Bee is passionate about patient advocacy and working towards better drug policy reforms in Australia. She is currently an Ambassador for Harm Reduction Australia and Founder of Mata, an online platform sharing stories from the plant medicine industry. You can find her storytelling at @mata_gathering Ray Steele is a storyteller and connector, finding her path in this work through involvement in social responsibility, agroecology, regenerative and bioregional projects for over 10 years. She is a passionate living systems advocate. After 15 years of severe migraines, a return to natural therapies offered her relief and heightened awareness of the interconnectedness between healing and living systems. You can find her @ray.steele Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 7 - Healing Ourselves and the Planet with Hemp - Karen Burge | 28 May 2025 | 00:45:07 | |
In this episode of Canna Curious, Kyla sits down with hemp educator and community leader Karen Burge, founder of The Hemporium and co-founder of the iconic Canna Nannas movement. Karen shares her personal journey with plant medicine, how she overcame autoimmune illness, and her tireless advocacy for hemp as a solution for health, sustainability, and social justice. From her early days publishing a grassroots magazine and meditating on the beach to standing firm in the Bentley Blockade and running for political office, Karen’s story is one of courage, conviction, and deep care for future generations. Topics we cover:
Links & Mentions: - Visit The Hemporium: thehemporium.com.au Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 6 - Amanda’s Story: From Ulcerative Colitis To Cancer & The Plant That Helped Her Heal. | 20 May 2025 | 00:36:17 | |
What happens when modern medicine leaves you out of options? Amanda shares her powerful story of enduring ulcerative colitis and stage 4 cancer, and finding healing and strength through cannabis. From suppositories to homemade oils and her new partnership with the game-changing Noids Machine, this episode is a masterclass in patient advocacy, plant medicine, and resilience. This episode is for you whether you're curious about cannabis and chronic illness, or want a behind-the-scenes look at how real women are reclaiming their health To get in touch with Amanda you can find her: Instagram: @amanda_white_stayelevated To purchase a Noids machine https://www.noids.com.au/ enter code CC at checkout for a $47 discount. Follow them @noids.au Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 5 - Migraines, Adenomyosis and Menopause with Cannabis as a Lifelong Ally with Chrissie Butler. | 13 May 2025 | 00:37:59 | |
In this episode of the Canna Curious Podcast, Kyla sits down with longtime friend and cannabis advocate Chrissie Butler to talk about her evolving relationship with the plant. From migraines to mood swings, endometriosis to the hormonal rollercoaster that is perimenopause, Chrissie opens up about using cannabis across different life stages - and how she’s had to adapt her rituals, mindset, and medical conversations as her body changed. You can find Chrissie on: Instagram: @energy.nirvana Website: https://www.energynirvana.com.au Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 4 - Seeded. A Quick Chat on Psychedelics - What’s Your Approach? With Bee Mohamed & Ray Steele. | 06 May 2025 | 00:14:08 | |
In this short seeded episode, I sit down with Ray and Bee where we are dipping into the world of psychedelics - not a deep dive (that’s coming later). We ask the question: What’s your approach to psychedelics? Is it about breakthroughs, preparation, or just another tool in the self-discovery kit? This one’s about personal takeaways, misconceptions, and why what you do after the trip might just matter more than the trip itself. Bee is passionate about patient advocacy and working towards better drug policy reforms in Australia. She is currently an Ambassador for Harm Reduction Australia and Founder of Mata, an online platform sharing stories from the plant medicine industry. You can find her storytelling at @mata_gathering Ray Steele is a storyteller and connector, finding her path in this work through involvement in social responsibility, agroecology, regenerative and bioregional projects for over 10 years. She is a passionate living systems advocate. After 15 years of severe migraines, a return to natural therapies offered her relief and heightened awareness of the interconnectedness between healing and living systems. You can find her @ray.steele For further reading on psychedelics we recommend anything by Paul Stamets. True Hallucinations by Terence McKenna and watch Dosed on Netflix. The Optiminsing Wellness and Longevity Conference (OWL’25) is on in Australia November 7-9th. This groundbreaking conference is covering psychedelics, peptides, medical cannabis, IV’s and more. Put your name down on the waitlist for when they open up public tickets.www.owlconference.com.au Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 3 - Stripped of Relief: Fight for Medical Cannabis in Hospital with Sharna Stewart. | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:56:28 | |
When pain is constant, medicine becomes sacred. So what happens when the system takes it away? Sharna lives with fibromyalgia, a condition that brings relentless, widespread pain. Through trial and error, she found relief with legal medical cannabis—until she enters the hospital. Each time she’s admitted for care, her cannabis is confiscated and she’s put back on opioids, a medication that makes her violently ill. In this deeply personal conversation, Sharna shares the physical and emotional toll of being denied the medicine that works for her. It’s a story of resilience, and the ongoing battle for patient rights in a system that still hasn’t caught up with the science—or the humanity. I’m grateful to Sharna for her time today so lets spark up this conversation Sharna can be contacted @fibroadvocate1 Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 2 - Mums on the Frontline: Challenging Cannabis in Women's Health with Alice Davy. | 20 Apr 2025 | 01:01:43 | |
In this episode we chat through Alice’s journey with Cannabis. We hear how Alice used medicinal cannabis when she got pregnant with her second child. She is a passionate advocate for cannabis reform including women’s and Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 1 - Welcome to Canna Curious with Kyla de Clifford. | 20 Apr 2025 | 00:22:01 | |
In this episode I share my journey and what led me here to the plant and to the stories of these beautiful women. Thank you. Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 44 - Everyone Is Just Trying to Cope: A Psychiatric Nurse’s Story with Megan Simpson. | 11 Mar 2026 | 01:10:44 | |
In this episode of Canna Curious, Kyla sits down with psychiatric nurse Megan Simpson for an honest and deeply human conversation about mental health, stigma, and healing. Megan has spent years working on the front lines of psychiatric care, supporting people through crisis, trauma, and severe mental illness. But behind that professional role was also a personal story — one that includes burnout, PTSD, and navigating her own path toward recovery. Together, Kyla and Megan explore what happens when the people caring for others also need support themselves. This conversation covers:
This episode is raw, thoughtful, and ultimately hopeful. Content Note / Harm Reduction This episode includes discussion of:
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Australia support services Lifeline — 13 11 14 Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636 Suicide Call Back Service — 1300 659 467 If you are in immediate danger, please contact 000. Disclaimer The information shared in this episode is for education and discussion purposes only and does not replace advice from a qualified medical professional. Experiences shared by guests reflect their personal perspectives and may not apply to everyone. If you are experiencing mental health difficulties, please seek support from a qualified healthcare professional. Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 43 - Two Rooms, One Industry with Kyla de Clifford. | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:13:52 | |
This week on Canna Curious, I’m reflecting on 48 hours that revealed the tension inside Australia’s medicinal cannabis space. From hosting a candlelit launch centred on women, story and nervous system safety…to having a thoughtful dinner conversation with Professor Kylie O’Brien about the TGA and AHPRA review…to walking the floor at UIC 2026 - one of the country’s major industry conferences. On paper, the conference program was rigorous and impressive, with respected clinicians and researchers presenting on addiction, hormones, endometriosis, regulatory frameworks and real-world data. Speakers like Justin Sinclair, Dedi Meiri and Dr Shabnam Sarshar are doing important, evidence-based work. And yet, walking through the exhibitor hall, I kept asking one question: Where were the patients? This episode explores the shift from movement to marketplace, the evolution of the industry over the past decade, and why lived experience still matters in rooms where regulation, research and commerce intersect. This isn’t a takedown. It’s a reflection on growth, memory, and the importance of keeping care at the centre. Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 42 - From Parliament to Plant Medicine: Bee Mohamed on Advocacy, Integrity & Reform. | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:51:14 | |
In this episode, Kyla sits down with Bee Mohamed for a deep, behind-the-scenes conversation on health policy, patient advocacy, and the realities of building change inside broken systems. Bee shares her journey from working in Parliament House under the Minister for Women, to frontline advocacy work during the rise of prescription medication dependency and overdose, to entering the medicinal cannabis sector with a simple hope: access, affordability, and human rights for patients. Together, Kyla and Bee unpack the difference between “advocacy” as branding versus advocacy as lived experience, why harm reduction conversations can be uncomfortable (but essential), and what brave leadership looks like when profit pressures collide with patient care. This episode touches on heavy topics including female genital mutilation (FGM) and medication-related deaths with care, context, and a strong focus on how change actually happens. Content Note This episode includes discussion of:
Please take care while listening. What We Cover
Links & Resources
If this episode hit something in you send it to a friend who’s tired of “just coping.” And if you’re a clinic, brand, or organisation i Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 41 - They Burned the Women, Not the Wisdom with Melanie Wentzel. | 17 Feb 2026 | 01:17:00 | |
A History of Women in Cannabis - with Melanie Wentzel Before prohibition. Cannabis lived in women’s hands. In this episode of Canna Curious, Kyla is joined by healthcare strategist, bestselling author of Cannabis Queens, and women’s health advocate Melanie Wentzel to trace the history of cannabis through a female lens. Together, they travel back through:
This is a lineage story. It’s about remembering that women were clinicians long before we were allowed degrees. That tending plants, tending bodies, and tending community were never separate practices. And that the knowledge of this plant survived — even when the women who carried it were persecuted. If you’ve ever felt like the modern cannabis conversation is missing something this episode explains why. There is a golden thread running through history. And we are still holding it. In This Episode We Discuss • Cannabis in ancient medical texts Resources Mentioned
If this episode resonated, share it with a woman who needs reminding that this story didn’t begin yesterday. And if you’re loving these deeper dives, subscribe, rate, and leave a review - it helps more women find this conversation. Let’s keep tracing the thread. You can find Mel @h.i_m.e.l__ Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||
| 40 - Balance, Boundaries & Are Gummies Really Medicine? with Jess Peros. | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:35:17 | |
In this episode, Kyla is joined by her friend Jess for a wide-ranging, honest conversation that starts with balance - and quickly reveals how complicated that word really is. What does balance actually look like for women today? How do nervous systems stay regulated in a world of constant immediacy, technology, and responsibility? And where does the plant fit into that picture when used intentionally - not as an override, but as a support? From there, the conversation turns to a topic that’s becoming increasingly relevant in Australia: gummies as medicine. As edible formats become more popular, Kyla and Jess unpack the questions that aren’t being asked loudly enough - around safety, formulation, harm reduction, and whether all “medical” formats truly support health. This episode isn’t about telling you what to think. It’s about slowing down, zooming out, and asking better questions. In this episode, we discuss:
We also introduce a new recurring segment: “What has weed taught us this month?” 💬 Join the conversation: You can find Jess @jessica.inherbloom Connect with Kyla de Clifford If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Production: Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.io Disclaimer: | |||