The AusCannaPodcast: Creating Space: Kyla de Clifford on Cannabis, Community & Curiosity

This episode of AusCannaPodcast was recorded fresh off the back of Nimbin MardiGrass 2026. Christina sits down with Kyla de Clifford from CannaCuriousAus and Ruby Mary Botanicals to unpack the real heartbeat of MardiGrass beyond the headlines, including the very first Women’s Morning Tea, a space Kyla had dreamed of creating for years before finally bringing it to life this year.Together, they explore the cannabis community, women’s health, stigma, perimenopause, cannabinoids, patient education, storytelling, and why emotionally safe conversations matter just as much as access itself.This episode moves between laughter and vulnerability as Kyla opens up about her own changing relationship with cannabis, the importance of journaling and understanding your body, and the power of community in an industry that can still feel isolating and heavily male-dominated.More than anything, this episode is about connection. About the spaces we create for each other. About fighting stigma through honesty. And about the people quietly holding the cannabis community together behind the scenes.👉 Got a Rapid Fire? Email them to [email protected]. 💚 Want to support the podcast? Tap the Buy Me a Coffee link in the show notes!Chapters:* Rapid Fire (2:40)* Why 2026 MadriGrass Felt Different (8:20)* The Story Behind the Women’s Morning Tea (9:15)* Buddy Systems, First-Timers & Finding Your Place (10:45)* Hempcrete, Hemp Farming & The Future of Hemp (12:30)* Why Women Need Different Cannabis Conversations (15:14)* Dry Vaginas, Shame & Safe Spaces (24:01)* The Hidden Labour of Cannabis Advocacy (27:11)* Politicians, Grassroots Movements & Changing Perspectives (30:12)* Why Nimbin Still Matters (35:33)* The Things You Learn During End-of-Life Conversations (38:29)* People Need Better Access to Feeling Understood (40:39)* Everybody Needs Cheerleaders (42:30)* Kyla’s Hopes For Women In The Future (45:00)* Final Thoughts (47:40)Show Notes:* Chumbawamba - Tubthumping* Nimbin MardiGrass* High on Hormones: Women, Sex and CannabisWhere to Find Kyla de Clifford:* @CannaCuriousAus on Instagram* Kyla on LinkedIn* @CannaCuriousAus on TikTok* Ruby Mary Botanicals Website* The Canna Curious Podcast Where to Find Christina:* @AusCannaReviews on SubStack* @AusCannaReviews on Instagram* @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X* Email [email protected]* Buy Me A Coffee/AusCannaPodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit auscannareviews.substack.com