This episode marks the beginning of a new era for the podcast, one that feels more intimate, reflective, and human.

After conversations with an award-winning producer and some unexpectedly confronting feedback from people closest to her, Kyla opens up about why she’s evolving the format of the show.

This season will still bring evidence-based education around cannabis, women’s health, hormones and the nervous system… but with more space for lived experience, cultural conversations, wellness experiments, personal stories and honest reflections.

In this episode Kyla talks about:

• Why the podcast format is changing
• The feedback that challenged her creatively
• Doing everything alone as a creator and educator
• The emotional side of receiving constructive criticism
• Women, perfectionism and vulnerability
• Returning home from Nimbin and deciding to attempt a tolerance break
• What tolerance breaks actually are
• Why tolerance breaks can sometimes fail
• The relationship between stress, nervous system load and cannabis use
• Learning to approach wellness with curiosity instead of perfection

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In this episode, Kyla sits down with pharmacist-turned-veterinary cannabinoid specialist Emma Delaney to explore the rapidly emerging world of cannabinoid therapies for animals.

From chronic pain and anxiety to seizures and palliative care, cannabinoids are increasingly being used in veterinary medicine—but the real insight comes from something deeper:

animals don’t have a placebo effect.

This conversation unpacks what that means for how we understand cannabis, the endocannabinoid system, and therapeutic outcomes in animals.

What We Cover

• Why animals have an endocannabinoid system (ECS) just like humans
• The key difference: why dogs are more sensitive to THC
• CBD vs full spectrum vs isolate—what it means
• Common conditions treated in animals:
• Chronic pain (e.g. osteoarthritis)
• Anxiety (especially post-COVID separation anxiety)
• Seizures
• Skin conditions (like atopic dermatitis)
• What to do if your pet accidentally consumes THC
• The role of CBD as a potential “buffer” or antidote
• Why journaling your pet’s behaviour is critical
• Dosing principles: start low, go slow
• What animals can teach us about:
• Placebo vs real effect
• Observable outcomes

Important Notes

• Always speak to a qualified veterinarian before giving your pet any cannabinoid product
• Animals are more sensitive, particularly to THC

Resources & Links

Research Papers

Is cannabidiol (CBD) effective to ease separation anxiety?

Efficacy and safety of cannabidiol for the treatment of canine osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of animal intervention studies

Daily dosing of cannabidiol (CBD) demonstrates a positive effect on measures of stress in dogs during repeated exposure to car travel

Scientific Validation of Cannabidiol for Management of Dog and Cat Diseases

Learn more about Emma’s work

• Website: kindredcbd.com.au
• Instagram: @kindredcbd

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What happens when the system you trusted… walks away?

In today’s episode, I sit down with Debi Wimberley — a former oncology professional who went on to live with one of the most severe chronic pain conditions imaginable.

For years, Debi was prescribed high-dose opioids to manage her pain.
Then, almost overnight, that support was removed, with no real plan, no transition, and no safety net.

What followed wasn’t just withdrawal.
It was a complete unraveling… and then a rebuilding.

This conversation explores what it looks like to navigate pain, autonomy, and healing when you’re forced to take your health into your own hands — and how the plant became part of that process.

This isn’t a simple “before and after” story.
It’s complex. It’s messy. And it’s incredibly important.

What We Cover

• Debi’s early work in oncology — and first exposure to the plant before the ECS was even discovered
• Living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) — one of the most severe chronic pain conditions
• Long-term opioid prescribing and what high-dose use actually looks like
• The abrupt withdrawal of care during the opioid crisis — and what that means for patients
• Why regulation without education creates harm
• Navigating cannabis with no clinical guidance
• Trial, error, and real-world patient experimentation
• Understanding the endocannabinoid system in practice
• Reducing polypharmacy (25+ medications)
• The shift from outsourcing health → reclaiming body autonomy

A Note on This Episode

This episode discusses chronic pain, opioid use, and medical system failures.

Debi’s story is her own lived experience.
It is not a universal outcome, and it’s not a substitute for personalised medical advice.

If you’re navigating medication changes or chronic health conditions, please seek support from a qualified healthcare professional.

Resources & Further Learning

• Endocannabinoid System basics https://effectivecannabis.com/about-effective-cannabis/

You can find Debi @debwimberley

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