26 - Megan Mbengue: Dancer to Nurse to Plant Medicine.

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:What the endocannabinoid system does — in human wordsWhy CBG can calm the fight-or-flight response without sedationHow hormone shifts in peri/menopause can change your THC sensitivityThe early signs of CHS and why vapes fast-track troubleWhen to choose flower, patches, teas, or suppositoriesA nurse’s harm-reduction approach to anxiety, sleep, and painWhere microdosing can bridge the gap when cannabis isn’t enoughHighlights:Dancer to nurse to plant medicine: the career pivot that started in hospiceThe seizure case that changed everythingCBG vs CBD: different receptors, different outcomes“Start low, go slow”  especially for women in peri/menopauseCHS red flags: morning nausea, abdominal pain, alcohol intoleranceVapes vs flower: why potency and frequency matterSuppositories for pelvic pain and periods: real-world outcomes women reportMicrodosing + integration: working on the root, not just the symptomPractical Takeaways:Anxiety (daytime): try whole-plant CBG; keep THC low and targeted at night for sleepNew or returning users: start with flower or gentle oral routes; avoid high-THC distillate vapesPelvic or period pain: consider vaginal or rectal suppositories many women report reduced cramps, headaches, and nauseaMorning nausea with daily use: pause and assess for CHS signs; seek support earlyCycle tracking: you may need less THC mid-cycle and a different method in the late luteal phaseResources MentionedSociety of Cannabis Clinicians https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/EntheaCare — https://entheacare.comOnTracka —https://www.ontracka.com/Connect with MeganInstagram/Threads: @enthea.care"Send us a message"Support the showConnect with Kyla de CliffordInstagram: @cannacuriousausTikTok: @cannacuriousauYouTube: @cannacuriousIf you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you.Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.ioDisclaimer: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.