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Every interview, from every circle.

The honest conversations behind the movement, organised by circle, from the launch to what's still in the making. These are the women who showed up and said the quiet part out loud.

The Women's Circle balloon banner strung across the window of the Circle 1.0 venue
v1.0

The Launch

Held

Honest conversations on pain, periods, and plant medicine: the stories from the only circle that's happened so far. Circle 2.0 is next, on 10 to 11 October 2026, and its interviews will land here afterwards.

EC
My agoraphobia faded, my pain became manageable, and I was able to leave my abuser.
Elle CooperMedical Cannabis Patient & Educator
LR
For the first time in years, things started to improve.
Leanne RobsonMental Health & Medical Cannabis Patient
ME
I can't thank it enough for helping me eat, and be more comfortable in my pain.
Meg EvansLiving with Type 1 Diabetes, Fibromyalgia & Endometriosis
CC
Women's health isn't a side conversation, it's a power move.
Cori CapperCommunity Voice
DK
I feel stable. Clear. Like myself again.
Donya KamaniMedical Cannabis Patient, Author, Mother
CH
Exploring what comes after: managing endometriosis and adenomyosis on my own terms.
Chloe HoldforthPost Hysterectomy Patient
SF
Being gifted doesn't mean you've gained something, sometimes it means learning to carry it.
Sabrina FindlayMusician & Coach
NF
Honest conversations are how we heal, and how we build what comes next.
Nicole FarahAdvocate for Honest Conversations
HW
Change the narrative. Protect the patient. Build the future.
Heidi WhitmanADHD Advocate, Empowerher Network
CM
Supporting women's bodies means taking their pain seriously, every time.
Channelle McNultyMedical Patient
BK
From bed bound to reclaiming a full, active life.
Berta KaguakoMedical Cannabis Patient
LC
Reducing stigma starts with showing your work, and your healing.
Lydia ConroyMedical Patient & Natural Medicine Artist
AC
Cannabis gave me symptom management that pharmaceuticals couldn't.
Abbie CleatonEndometriosis Patient
LS
I've watched the therapeutic effects firsthand, that's why I keep talking about it.
Dr. Luisa SearleMedical Cannabis Prescriber
VH
Women's health awareness starts in the clinic, and in rooms exactly like this one.
Dr. Vanessa HodgkinsonClinical Contributor
LF
Lived experience and industry collaboration, at the same table.
Louise FareyClinical Patient Coordinator
KB
Plants over pills: ancient medicine for a modern body.
Kiky BelajevaPsychedelic Medicine Educator
CH
Plant based healing is knowledge sharing, that's the whole point of showing up.
ChynaMedical Cannabis Advocate & Healer
SF
Building a creative agency for brands that are actually conscious about this plant.
Sofia FernandezCreator, MissLoudQueen
v2.0

The Cycle Edition

Up next: 10 to 11 Oct 2026

Four phases, changing hormones: a full day on energy, mood, movement, nutrition, and pain across the female cycle.

Not yet held This circle hasn't happened yet, it's on 10 to 11 October 2026. Interviews from the day will be added here afterwards.
v3.0

Medical Cannabis & Menopause

In the making

Perimenopause, menopause, and where medical cannabis actually fits, without the hand waving.

Not yet held This circle hasn't happened yet either. Living with perimenopause, menopause, or exploring medical cannabis for it? Get in touch below if this is your circle calling.
v4.0

Sex & Cannabis

In the making

Desire, intimacy, and the plant: an honest circle on cannabis and women's sex lives.

Coming soon This circle hasn't happened yet. Want to be one of the voices in it? Get in touch below.

Want to be part of the next circle?

Get in touch today. Tell us your story, ask a question, or just come say hello.

Get in touch → sophie@thewomenscircle.uk
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