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

Kyla de Clifford
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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.

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 71: Young, Dumb & Fully Documented

    Every bad decision now comes with photographic evidence. What a terrible time to be young.lol My 19-year-old daughter Ruby is back after our conversation in episode 49 became Canna Curious’s second-most-listened-to episode. This time, we’re chatting about some of the difference from when I was 19 to her being 19 in todays world. When I was 19, a questionable night out could remain a questionable night out. Now there are cameras, location sharing and a feed full of people apparently earning six figures before their brains have finished developing. Ruby has thoughts. Including a few about my dating life that I did not necessarily request. We get into: ●      Nights out before everything could end up online. ●      The pressure to turn your twenties into a productivity project. ●      Being a young creative when everyone is competing for attention. ●      Location sharing, privacy and how my children used to track me to know when to clean the house. ●      Wellness Field Notes: hobbies that don’t need a business plan, featuring pole dancing and doing things simply because they’re fun. ●      Dating: deleting the apps, meeting people in person, condoms and some unsolicited advice for Mum. A little generational disagreement, a lot of laughter, and a reminder that life is allowed to contain things you don’t monetise. Plus, in High Design, Irena Katz joins me to chat mills vs grinders—what’s the difference? Connect with Irena Katz Follow Irena / We Are Lux: @ladylux420 Get the Canna Curious newsletter + explore the Resources Library Cannabis curiosity, practical tools, recipes and more. Join the newsletter and explore the free Resources Library through  Listen to our earlier conversation Find episode 49 in the Canna Curious podcast feed to hear Ruby’s journey with cannabis. This episode is proudly supported by Azure Health Learn more at azurehealth.com.au/cannacurious or follow @azurehealth. Connect with Kyla Instagram: @cannacuriousaus TikTok: @cannacuriousau YouTube: @cannacurious Website: cannacurious.com.au Have a question, a story or something you’d love us to talk about? Send me a message on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave a review—it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Content note: Explicit language and candid conversations about drugs, sex and dating. Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and general education only. It is not medical or legal advice. Speak with an appropriately qualified professional about your individual circumstances. "Send us a message" Support the show

  2. Oct 6

    Ep 70 She Put the Bong on the Table — with Jane West and Irena Katz

    What happens when a woman decides cannabis belongs in ordinary life  not hidden away as something shameful? This week, I’m joined by cannabis entrepreneur and pioneer Jane West, alongside Irena Katz from We Are Lux, for a conversation about cannabis, women, design, stigma and what happens when we start imagining cannabis culture differently. Jane takes us back to the early days of legalisation in Colorado, when she began creating cannabis-friendly events that looked nothing like the stereotypical 420 experience. Think art galleries, chefs, live music and beautiful surroundings — with cannabis simply part of the evening. Then came the SWAT team. Jane shares the story of having one of her events shut down, unexpectedly becoming a national face of social cannabis consumption, and eventually founding Women Grow after women from around the world began asking her how they could enter the emerging cannabis industry. We also talk about something much quieter: the shame many women still carry around cannabis. Irena and I reflect on how deeply that stigma still sits in Australia — even for women who work in cannabis, educate about it and openly advocate for it. And we talk about the role beautiful, intentional design can play in changing the way we see cannabis and the rituals around consuming it. In this episode We talk about: ●      Jane’s early relationship with cannabis and why it never felt particularly hidden to her ●      Creating sophisticated social cannabis events in Colorado ●      The event that was shut down by a SWAT team ●      How that experience eventually helped lead to Women Grow ●      Jane’s advice to Australian women entering the industry ●      The huge unmet need for products designed around women’s lives and experiences ●      Why changing the objects and rituals around cannabis can help change the culture around it ●      Irena’s journey bringing Jane West pieces to Australia ●      And, naturally, we finish with dating — including Jane revealing that her first date with her now-husband was supposed to be a one-night stand. ❤️ Jane’s message to women is a simple one: if you don’t see what you want in this industry, find your people and make it yourself. Keep getting Canna Curious If conversations like this make you think differently about cannabis, come join me off the podcast too. The Canna Curious newsletter is where I go a little on deeper cannabis literacy, women’s health, research, culture and the things I think we need to be talking about more. Join the newsletter: www.cannacurious.com.au Find our guests Jane West @betterwithjane Irena  @ladylux420 And if you enjoyed this episode, send it to a woman who might enjoy getting a little more Canna Curious with us. This episode was proudly brought to you by Azure Health.   "Send us a message" Support the show

  3. Sep 29

    Ep 69: Cannabis, Sex & Absolutely Terrible Advice with Lillie Brown and Kyla de Clifford

    For Episode 69, because apparently the universe has a sense of humour , Lillie Brown is back. This time, there is no proper interview. Instead, Kyla and Lillie have a bowl full of questionable cannabis claims, terrible sex advice and listener questions, and they're answering them the way they would if they were sitting around at home together. Does cannabis make sex better? Does higher THC mean better sex? Should good sex always be spontaneous? If you need lube, does it mean you're not turned on? And if the chemistry is right, should you really have to talk about sex? Somewhere along the way, they get into responsive desire, communication, pressure, pleasure, foreplay, arousal, favourite cultivars for sex and why women absolutely do not exist to perform pleasure for somebody else. And because this is Canna Curious, Kyla's recent experiment with coffee enemas also makes an appearance. Lillie has questions. Many questions. In this episode Kyla and Lillie talk about: ●      Cannabis and sexual pleasure ●      Whether cannabis really gets you “out of your head and into your body” ●      Why THC percentage doesn't tell you how an experience will feel ●      Cannabis, touch and sensitivity ●      Why orgasms don't have to be the entire point ●      Planned sex vs spontaneous sex ●      Lube and the ridiculous idea that needing it means you're not aroused ●      Physical arousal vs actually wanting sex ●      Responsive desire ●      Why communication still matters when the chemistry is great ●      Sex becoming an expectation in relationships ●      Women's desire and the myth that women simply have lower sex drives ●      The conditions that can help desire and arousal emerge ●      Kyla's adventures in coffee enemas ●      The current state of Kyla's dating life ●      The one thing they'd delete from what women have been taught about pleasure Wellness Field Notes This week, Kyla has gone further into the weird end of wellness: coffee enemas. Lillie only discovered this shortly before recording and has approximately one thousand questions. Things deteriorate rapidly from there. Dating The Spanish man is still technically in the picture but Kyla is wondering whether expecting an actual invitation and an actual plan is really asking too much. Lillie's answer is fairly unequivocal. The question we finish on If we could delete one thing women were taught about pleasure, what would go first? Lillie's answer: the idea that pleasure is something women are supposed to do for their partner. Find Lillie Find Lillie Brown on Instagram at @sexwithlillie and visit lilliebrown.com for her workshops, events and mailing list. About Canna Curious Canna Curious is a podcast exploring cannabis, women's health, pleasure, wellness and the conversations we're often not having openly enough. Hosted by Kyla de Clifford. This episode is proudly brought to you by Azure Health. A note: This episode is a conversation between friends and includes personal experiences and opinions. It isn't medical or professional advice. "Send us a message" Support the show

  4. Sep 23

    Ep 68 Women, THC, and the Questions We’re Really Asking with Kyla de Clifford

    Well… this was not the episode I planned to give you this week. I had an interview recorded with Chloe Teh. It was fascinating. I loved it. And then I f****d up the recording. So, we pivot. This week I’m answering some of the cannabis questions that you keep asking!  the ones that sound simple until you realise the answer is usually: it depends. Does higher THC actually mean better cannabis? Why can two people take the exact same thing and have completely different experiences? Can hormones change the way cannabis feels? And do you really need to tell your doctor you take prescribed cannabis? We get into THC, tolerance, dose, hormones, individual biology and why cannabis conversations need a lot more nuance than they often get. Then things become considerably less scientific. In Wellness Field Notes, I report back from my adventures in coffee enemas including the part the serene wellness imagery conveniently leaves out. And in dating: Spanish Guy is back. Sort of. He's jet-lagged, we haven't managed to catch up, and his messages have once again reached the dazzling conversational heights of… “heyyyy.” In this episode   00:00 — I f****d up an entire interview 00:29 — So we're answering your questions instead 01:37 — Does higher THC actually mean better cannabis? 02:42 — What really shapes your cannabis experience 03:33 — Same cannabis, completely different reaction 04:47 — Hormones, estrogen and tracking your own patterns 05:43 — Why women don't always tell their doctors about cannabis 06:55 — What your doctor actually needs to know 07:36 — Cannabis isn't one thing — and neither are women 08:23 — Wellness Field Notes: the coffee enema situation 09:48 —  High Design with Irena Katz from We Are Lux 12:20 — Dating: Spanish Guy and the return of “heyyyy” 13:33 — Next week's question: what did nobody teach you about cannabis? Next week: I want to hear from you What is something nobody taught you about cannabis that you wish you'd known earlier? Send me a voice note. I want to include some of your answers in next week's episode.   Resources www.cannacurious.com.au/resources - tolerance break guide and more. New research on tolerance  Jane West Kit from We Are Lux  This episode is proudly brought to you by Azure Health. Azure Health has specialist female doctors who are passionate about creating a safe, respectful healthcare experience for women. Learn more at Azure Health  Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Listeners should consult a qualified healthcare professional. "Send us a message" Support the show

  5. Sep 15

    Ep 67 Beyond THC: Meet the Minor Cannabinoids with Martina Meyner from Hale Farm

    THC and CBD may get most of the attention, but they’re only part of the cannabis story. This week, I’m joined by Martina Meyner from Hale Farm, a certified-organic cannabis farm in Tasmania focused on exploring the wider spectrum of the plant. We unpack minor cannabinoids in plain English, including why CBG is known as the “mother cannabinoid,” why non-intoxicating doesn’t mean inactive, and why patients may need to ask their prescribers directly about options beyond THC and CBD. We also discuss: Why the cannabis industry’s fixation on high-THC products can limit patient choiceThe cultivation and genetic work involved in developing minor-cannabinoid varietiesWhat patients should ask about where and how their cannabis was grownWhy education must grow alongside access to new cannabinoid optionsHale Farm’s recent industry award and its focus on accessible, Australian-grown productsIn Welness field notes the vibration plate continues.. High Design isn't on this week due to a technical issues....find Irena  @ladylux420 Then there’s a dating update: this ones all about Martina.  This episode is supported by Azure Health. Connect with Martina and Hale Farm:  www.halefarm.com.au  @hale.farm The link to Minor Cannabinoids and  THC limits - this document helps the confusion around THC limits. Follow Canna Curious: Instagram: @cannacuriousaus Website: cannacurious.com.au Subscribe on your favourite podcast platform, and send through any topics or questions you’d like Kyla to cover. This podcast is for general education and entertainment only and does not replace individual medical advice. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional about your circumstances. "Send us a message" Support the show

  6. Sep 8

    Ep 66 Love in the Age of the Swipe

    Dating apps. Are they actually helping us find connection or have we basically turned our love lives into a slot machine? This week I’m digging into modern dating: where the swipe came from, why dating apps can be so hard to put down, whether Australians are actually finding partners online, and the much less funny reality of harassment and violence connected to app dating. I’m also asking when everyone became polyamorous, hearing from women of different ages about what dating looks like from where they’re standing, and talking about why I’ve decided to stop actively dating and get off the apps. Plus, High Design with Irena from We Are Lux, and in Wellness Field Notes, I’ve bought an $89 vibration plate — which has somehow become the most popular appliance in my house.   Canna Curious is proudly brought to you by Azure Health. Also in this episode, Irena from We Are Lux joins me for our new season-four segment, High Design. This week, she introduces the Vessel Element Bubbler—a compact water pipe combining beautiful design, clever engineering and, importantly, easy cleaning.  Milky Way Beaker Follow We are lux on socials @ladylux420 This episode is supported by Azure Health Learn more at Azure Health or follow @azurehealth www.azurehealth.com.au/cannacurious Connect with Kyla Instagram: @cannacuriousaus TikTok: @cannacuriousau YouTube: @cannacurious Website: cannacurious.com.au If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave a review. This podcast shares personal experiences and general education only. It is not medical or legal advice. Speak with an appropriately qualified professional about your individual circumstances. "Send us a message" Support the show

  7. Sep 1

    Episode 65: Are You a Stoner? Stigma, High Design and a Shaky Wellness Experiment

    Season four is here and I’m easing back in after three weeks that contained both a lot and absolutely nothing. I was knocked down by the flu, hurt my back and then found myself speaking outside Queensland Parliament about proposed tougher drug-driving penalties. I share why laws that punish the presence of THC, rather than demonstrated impairment, are such an important issue for people taking legally prescribed cannabis. Then I ask Christina McMullen from the Auscanna Podcast and Grace Ker from Spencer Green a deceptively complicated question: Are you a stoner? I explore where the lazy, permanently-high stereotype came from, why women may be particularly reluctant to claim the label and how medicalisation has created a divide between the “legitimate patient” and the recreational cannabis consumer.   Also in this episode, Irena from We Are Lux joins me for our new season-four segment, High Design. This week, she introduces the Vessel Element Bubbler—a compact water pipe combining beautiful design, clever engineering and, importantly, easy cleaning.  Find out more on Vessel here   Follow We are lux on socials @ladylux420 In Wellness Field Notes, I’ve ordered a vibration plate to investigate the claims around lymphatic drainage and gym recovery. My b******t detector is making some noise, but I’m curious enough to test it properly and report back. And, of course, after three weeks away, there’s a dating catch-up. This episode is supported by Azure Health Learn more at Azure Health or follow @azurehealth www.azurehealth.com.au/cannacurious Connect with Kyla Instagram: @cannacuriousaus TikTok: @cannacuriousau YouTube: @cannacurious Website: cannacurious.com.au If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave a review. This podcast shares personal experiences and general education only. It is not medical or legal advice. Speak with an appropriately qualified professional about your individual circumstances. "Send us a message" Support the show

  8. Aug 5

    64 - I’ve Changed My Mind About Cannabis, Wellness and Dating with Kyla de Clifford.

    It’s the Season Three finale, and I’ve changed my mind about a few things. After a magical girls’ weekend in Byron, 14 hours of talking, laughing, eating and doing absolutely nothing I’ve been thinking about what wellness really looks like and what Canna Curious is actually here to do. I don’t need you to love cannabis. I don’t even need you to take cannabis. I just want women to be able to ask questions about it without feeling stupid, irresponsible or judged. In this episode: What 539 women told me about cannabis, judgement and healthcareWhy curiosity, not conversion is the goalWhat 18 months of online dating has taught meWhy the apps feel like poker machinesThe return of the Spanish manWhy chicken tikka, a maz and a movie might still be my perfect dateAzure Health Azure Health is a healthcare clinic with specialist female doctors who are passionate about creating a safe, respectful healthcare experience for women. Learn more at Azure Health  Thank you Thank you to everyone who has listened, messaged and made this season feel like a conversation in my lounge room. Canna Curious will return with Season Four at the end of August. Bhang Organic Intimacy Oil is made by women, for women. An essential ritual designed to nourish the skin, elevate touch and bring you back into your body. Find it at www.rubymarybotanicals.com.au "Send us a message" Support the show

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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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