The Canna Curious Podcast: Conversations on Cannabis, Wellness & Women’s Health
The Canna Curious Podcast: Conversations on Cannabis, Wellness & Women’s Health
Podcast Description
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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on topics related to women's health, chronic pain management, and the therapeutic benefits of medicinal cannabis. Episodes feature real-life stories like that of Sharna Stewart, who discusses the challenges of using cannabis in a hospital setting, and Alice Davy, who shares her experiences with cannabis during pregnancy while managing endometriosis, multiple sclerosis, and ADHD.
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.
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:
- The realities of working in psychiatric nursing
- Trauma and burnout in healthcare workers
- How alcohol is often normalized as a coping mechanism
- The stigma surrounding substance use and mental health
- Why understanding the root cause of coping behaviours matters
- The importance of community, connection, and compassionate care
- Throughout the conversation Megan reflects on what helped her rebuild her life and how her experiences now shape the way she supports patients.
This episode is raw, thoughtful, and ultimately hopeful.
Content Note / Harm Reduction
This episode includes discussion of:
- PTSD and mental health challenges
- Alcohol use and coping mechanisms
- Suicide and suicidal ideation
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.
Australia support services
Lifeline — 13 11 14
24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention
https://www.lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636
Mental health information and support
https://www.beyondblue.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service — 1300 659 467
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
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
Instagram: @cannacuriousaus
TikTok: @cannacuriousau
YouTube: @cannacurious
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Disclaimer:
We are not doctors, and this is not medical advice. Everything shared here is based on our personal lived experiences and the stories of others. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or wellness routine.
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