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The Canna Curious Podcast: Conversations on Cannabis, Wellness & Women’s Health

Kyla de Clifford

Health & Fitness

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 65

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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🇬🇧 Great Britain - alternativeHealth
21/08/2026
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#93
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#75
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22/06/2026
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03/05/2026
#97

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49 - My Daughter, The Plant, and the Anxiety That Followed with Kyla de Clifford and Ruby Skues.

Episode 49

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 • Duration 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…
Ruby had an experience that changed her relationship with it completely.

We talk about:

what it’s like growing up with a parent in this space
the stigma that still exists (especially in younger years)
her first experiences with cannabis
and the moment everything shifted after a difficult “greening” experience

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:

why edibles can hit differently (and sometimes unexpectedly)
the importance of dose, timing, and environment
how CBD can be used as a harm reduction tool
and what honest, open conversations about drugs actually look like in real life

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

Growing up around cannabis: stigma, secrecy, and shifting perspectives
First experiences with the plant (and expectations vs reality)
What “greening out” actually feels like
How one experience can lead to ongoing anxiety
The difference between THC and CBD (in real-life terms)
Why edibles require a completely different approach
Harm reduction: what we wish more people were taught
The gap between school education and real-world drug use
Navigating this as both a parent and a young adult

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.

"Send us a message"

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37 - Tolerance, Breaks & the Nervous System with Kyla de Clifford.

Episode 37

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 • Duration 26:50

Do I Need a T-Break?

Tolerance breaks are usually framed like a punishment.
Like you’ve done something wrong.
Like you need to reset, detox, or start again.

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:

What cannabis tolerance actually is (and what it isn’t)
Why tolerance isn’t failure — it’s feedback from the body
Signs your system may be asking for space
How pain, trauma, and nervous system load change the T-break conversation
Why stopping THC suddenly can feel awful for some people
Different ways to take a tolerance break — from full breaks to gentler resets
Whether CBD has a place during a T-break (and when it helps vs. when it doesn’t)
What a successful T-break actually looks like — beyond white-knuckling

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 No pressure - it simply helps keep these conversations going.

36 - Nobody Told Us Cannabis Would Feel Different in Perimenopause with Kyla de Clifford.

Episode 36

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • Duration 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:

Why cannabis can work beautifully one month and feel overwhelming the next
How the endocannabinoid system interacts with estrogen and progesterone
Why midlife women notice these changes more clearly
The difference between microdosing as restriction versus microdosing as body literacy
Why timing and nervous system state matter more than strain names
Practical ways women can adjust their approach during hormonally sensitive times

Key ideas discussed

The endocannabinoid system plays a central role in regulating mood, pain, sleep, inflammation, and stress
Estrogen has been shown to influence cannabinoid receptor sensitivity, particularly CB1 receptors
Hormonal fluctuation, rather than hormone loss, is a major factor in why experiences change during perimenopause
Women often experience stronger subjective effects from THC at lower doses compared to men
Cannabis tends to amplify the existing state of the nervous system rather than override it
Learning to work with context, timing, and subtle dosing can make cannabis feel more supportive and less destabilising

Support the show
Canna Curious is produced independently. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can Buy me a coffee

35 - What’s Actually Happening in Your Body When You Take Cannabis with Kyla de Clifford.

Episode 35

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 • Duration 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:

What the endocannabinoid system is - and why it’s not a “weed system,” but a core biological regulator
How the ECS was identified in the 1990s through cannabinoid research by scientists including Ally Howlett and Raphael Mechoulam
The three key components of the ECS: receptors, endocannabinoids, and enzymes
The roles of CB1 and CB2 receptors, and how THC and CBD interact with them differently
Why your body makes its own cannabinoids — and even passes them through breast milk
Why relief from cannabis looks different for everyone, and why variability is expected - not failure
How hormones, stress, nervous system state, and life stage (including perimenopause) influence response
The difference between regulation and escape, and why many women use cannabis to stay present not numb
Why dosing can feel unpredictable, and why curiosity works better than rigid rules
How one-size-fits-all advice often creates shame and what a body-literate approach offers instead

Support the show
Canna Curious is produced independently. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can Buy me a coffee

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34 - When Women Stop Whispering with Kyla de Clifford.

Episode 34

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 • Duration 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:

why women whisper in the first place
how shame still shapes the way relief is accessed and talked about
what Kyla has noticed listening to women across diagnoses, ages, and lives

Throughout the episode, Kyla speaks candidly about:

whispering as a learned survival strategy
and the steadiness she witnessed when women were given language, curiosity, and trust

Rather than positioning the plant as a fix, this episode explores what cannabis use revealed:
the gaps in care, the lack of education, and the unmet needs women have been navigating for years.

This conversation is for anyone who has:

softened their language to be taken seriously
questioned whether their relief was “allowed”
carried shame alongside something that helped
or felt like they had to work it out on their own

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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.

Episode 33

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 • Duration 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:

Why medicinal cannabis clinics are not allowed to advertise the way many currently are - and why that matters for stigma, regulation, and long-term access
The biggest red flags to watch for when choosing a clinic
What patient-centred care actually looks like (and what it doesn’t)
Vertical integration, profit margins, and why some clinics push certain products
Your legal right to access your own scripts and choose your pharmacy
Why informed patients should be welcomed — not shut down — for doing their research
The growing frustration around discontinued products and limited prescribing
Why minor cannabinoids like CBG and THCV deserve more attention (especially for women)
How the system is heading toward a collision — and what needs to change next

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/

32 - Dependence, Insomnia & Letting Go: Shaye’s Story of Rebuilding Her Relationship With Cannabis.

Episode 32

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 • Duration 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:

Why cannabis is such a powerful tool for sleep, stress, and emotional soothing
How motherhood, overwhelm and loneliness influence cannabis use
What it’s like to quit after more than a decade of nightly THC
The emotional and physical symptoms of a tolerance break
Appetite, metabolism, cortisol spikes, and night waking during withdrawal
Using CBD, magnesium, adaptogens and supplements to support the nervous system
Breaking the ritual: shifting from smoking to tinctures
The spiritual and relational experience of cannabis as a “holder”
How to know when you’re ready to take a break — and why readiness matters
Creating new rituals, boundaries, and habits during a cannabis reset

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

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