39 - Alethea Wallace: When The System Takes Someone You Love.
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this episode of Canna Curious, Kyla is joined by her close friend Sandrine for a deeply personal and emotional conversation about their friend Alethea (Leath) — who has been incarcerated for cannabis-related charges for just over a year.
This is not a legal analysis or a political debate. It’s a human conversation about friendship, shock, grief, love, anger, and the quiet resilience required when someone you love is caught in a system most of us never expect to encounter.
Leath cannot speak freely on the podcast right now, but when she is released later this year, she will be invited on to the podcast to share her story in her own words.
Until then, this episode holds space for her, and for all the people left on the outside trying to make sense of the inside.
In this episode, we talk about:
Who Alethea is beyond her sentence — her heart, warmth, and devotion to communityThe shock of finding out a close friend is in prisonHow little most of us understand the justice system until we’re inside itWhat contact with someone in prison actually looks like (calls, visits, letters, costs)The emotional toll of limited access and constant uncertaintyThe strange mix of powerlessness, guilt, and love felt by friends on the outsideSelf-censorship, stigma, and why people struggle to talk about incarcerationThe realities of prison healthcare, communication, and overcrowdingLearning to live inside constraints you didn’t chooseHolding hope for release, parole, and life on the other sideA note to listeners
This conversation may be emotional to listen to. We speak candidly about incarceration, systemic injustice, and the personal impact of these systems on real people. Listener discretion is advised.
We’ve been careful not to share details that could compromise Alethea or anyone else. This episode is shared with love, respect, and care.
Want to support Alethea?
If you feel called, Alethea loves receiving letters - they bring her enormous joy and help her feel connected to the outside world.
📬 Mailing details:
Alethea’s public mailing address and prisoner number are listed below
Alethea Wallace
Numimbah Correctional Centre
Private Mail Bag 1
Nerang QLD 4211
(Please keep letters simple: no stickers, metallic ink, or extras - plain paper and pen are best.)
If you’d like to send a message of support but aren’t sure where to start, reach out to Kyla via socials and she’ll help guide you.
You can find Sandrine @marquisedesark
"Send us a message"
Support the show
Connect with Kyla de Clifford
Instagram: @cannacuriousaus
TikTok: @cannacuriousau
YouTube: @cannacurious
If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you.
Disclaimer:
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.
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In this episode of Canna Curious, Kyla is joined by her close friend Sandrine for a deeply personal and emotional conversation about their friend Alethea (Leath) — who has been incarcerated for cannabis-related charges for just over a year. This is not a legal analysis or a political debate. It’s a human conversation about friendship, shock, grief, love, anger, and the quiet resilience required when someone you love is caught in a system most of us never expect to encounter. Leath cannot speak freely on the podcast right now, but when she is released later this year, she will be invited on to the podcast to share her story in her own words. Until then, this episode holds space for her, and for all the people left on the outside trying to make sense of the inside. In this episode, we talk about: Who Alethea is beyond her sentence — her heart, warmth, and devotion to communityThe shock of finding out a close friend is in prisonHow little most of us understand the justice system until we’re inside itWhat contact with someone in prison actually looks like (calls, visits, letters, costs)The emotional toll of limited access and constant uncertaintyThe strange mix of powerlessness, guilt, and love felt by friends on the outsideSelf-censorship, stigma, and why people struggle to talk about incarcerationThe realities of prison healthcare, communication, and overcrowdingLearning to live inside constraints you didn’t chooseHolding hope for release, parole, and life on the other sideA note to listeners This conversation may be emotional to listen to. We speak candidly about incarceration, systemic injustice, and the personal impact of these systems on real people. Listener discretion is advised. We’ve been careful not to share details that could compromise Alethea or anyone else. This episode is shared with love, respect, and care. Want to support Alethea? If you feel called, Alethea loves receiving letters - they bring her enormous joy and help her feel connected to the outside world. 📬 Mailing details: Alethea’s public mailing address and prisoner number are listed below Alethea Wallace Numimbah Correctional Centre Private Mail Bag 1 Nerang QLD 4211 (Please keep letters simple: no stickers, metallic ink, or extras - plain paper and pen are best.) If you’d like to send a message of support but aren’t sure where to start, reach out to Kyla via socials and she’ll help guide you. You can find Sandrine @marquisedesark "Send us a message" Support the show Connect with Kyla de Clifford Instagram: @cannacuriousaus TikTok: @cannacuriousau YouTube: @cannacurious If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you. Disclaimer: 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.