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 words
• Why CBG can calm the fight-or-flight response without sedation
• How hormone shifts in peri/menopause can change your THC sensitivity
• The early signs of CHS and why vapes fast-track trouble
• When to choose flower, patches, teas, or suppositories
• A nurse’s harm-reduction approach to anxiety, sleep, and pain
• Where microdosing can bridge the gap when cannabis isn’t enough

Highlights:

• Dancer to nurse to plant medicine: the career pivot that started in hospice
• The seizure case that changed everything
• CBG vs CBD: different receptors, different outcomes
• “Start low, go slow” especially for women in peri/menopause
• CHS red flags: morning nausea, abdominal pain, alcohol intolerance
• Vapes vs flower: why potency and frequency matter
• Suppositories for pelvic pain and periods: real-world outcomes women report
• Microdosing + integration: working on the root, not just the symptom

Practical Takeaways:

• Anxiety (daytime): try whole-plant CBG; keep THC low and targeted at night for sleep
• New or returning users: start with flower or gentle oral routes; avoid high-THC distillate vapes
• Pelvic or period pain: consider vaginal or rectal suppositories many women report reduced cramps, headaches, and nausea
• Morning nausea with daily use: pause and assess for CHS signs; seek support early
• Cycle tracking: you may need less THC mid-cycle and a different method in the late luteal phase

Resources Mentioned

• Society of Cannabis Clinicians https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/
• EntheaCare — https://entheacare.com
• OnTracka —https://www.ontracka.com/

Connect with Megan

• Instagram/Threads: @enthea.care

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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.

Painful sex is common but not normal. Kyla and sexologist Lillie Brown unpack the fear–pain cycle, pelvic pain, arousal and lubrication, and practical steps to heal without pushing through pain. We also touch on how cannabis may help some women reduce pain and increase pleasure, plus when to bring in a pelvic floor physio or sexologist.

Key Takeaways

• Pain is information, not something to “push through.”
• The fear–pain cycle can be broken with slowness + safety + pleasure.
• Arousal matters: women need 20–40 minutes for full physiological arousal (engorgement, lengthening, “tenting”).
• Lube is protective and pleasurable. Add more than you think.
• Penetration can be taken off the table while you heal and sex can still be great.
• Consider a pelvic floor physio and/or sexologist for tailored support.
• Some women find cannabis (topical/systemic) helps with pain, arousal, and presence. Start low, go slow, and consult a clinician.

What We Cover

• Defining painful sex (dyspareunia) and common sensations (stinging/burning at the entrance, deep dull/throbbing pain).
• Pelvic pain 101 and common contributors (endo/adenomyosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, UTIs, thrush, IBS, hormonal shifts).
• Vaginismus (primary/secondary) and why “just relax” isn’t a plan.
• The fear–pain cycle: anticipation → bracing → pain → avoidance (and how to exit it).
• Arousal & anatomy: erectile tissue of the vulva, vaginal lengthening, and “tenting.”
• Practical tools: breathwork, pelvic floor release/relaxation, lube strategy, dilators with arousal, depth-limit tools (e.g., Ohnut), positions, and partner communication.
• Cannabis & sex: topical application, suppositories, systemic use, and why presence matters.

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In this week’s episode, Kyla sits down with Bee and Ray to explore one of the biggest questions that’s ever come through the Canna Curious community: Does cannabis bring you closer to God?

What started as a social media poll quickly turned into an avalanche of DMs, reflections, and debates. In this conversation, we unpack what “God” means to each of us from traditional religion to personal spirituality and how the plant has long played a role in deepening our connection to self, source, and the sacred.

In this episode, we explore:

• What “God” or “higher power” means across different backgrounds and beliefs
• The history of cannabis in spiritual practice from Ayurveda to Rastafarianism
• How cannabis quiets the noise and deepens meditation, prayer, and presence
• Grief, ego dissolution, and finding connection beyond religion
• Why slowing down and returning to nature is a radical spiritual act
• Simple ways to create your own spiritual ritual with or without the plant

Referenced:

• Ayurveda texts citing cannabis (“bhang”) as one of five sacred plants
• Modern Rastafarian practices using ganja as a sacrament
• Survey data showing 66% of people report a spiritual benefit from cannabis use

Extras:
Kyla’s added a simple ritual and mantra guide in the show notes for anyone wanting to begin or deepen their personal practice. You can download it here!

Ray would like to leave these here for anyone on this journey.

30 sec: https://youtube.com/shorts/toho4X4cmGg?si=2tqKF7dDSaI3boc-

30 min: https://youtu.be/W57nYOaQmIU?si=VVYqt-ZKGVoUL6ln

Longer: https://theeternalsong.org

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Bee Mohamed has worked in health policy for over 10 years, both in the public and private sectors. Bee was the inaugural CEO of ScriptWise, a health promotion charity addressing prescription medication addiction and overdose in Australia.

Bee is passionate about patient advocacy and working towards better drug policy reforms in Australia. She is currently an Ambassador for Harm Reduction Australia and Founder of Mata, an online platform sharing stories from the plant medicine industry.

You can find her storytelling at @mata_gathering

Ray Steele Ray is a storyteller and connector working in spaces of regeneration.

After 15 years of severe migraines, a return to natural therapies offered her relief and awareness to the interconnectedness of our healing and living systems.

You can find her

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