Emily Ledger
Education
Ba Hons Degree in Journalism
Experience
Omni Digital Marketing (2019-2022); Head of Content at Canex (2019-2022); Contributing Writer at Leafie (2022-present); Freelance Content Writer (2022-present)
Emily is an accomplished content writer who specialises in cannabis and alternative health and wellness. With over five years of experience in the cannabis sector, she has contributed extensively on this topic to further education and reduce stigma around the cannabis plant and its medicinal uses. Having graduated with a degree in Journalism in 2018, Emily has gone on to work with some of the most well-known names in the medical cannabis and CBD sectors. Starting out as the lead writer for Canex - a CBD and cannabis-focused media website - Emily went on to become Head of Content at the publication, curating daily articles from herself and other writers. During this time, Emily also worked with a number of clients in the cannabis space, contributing regular articles to highlight the potential benefits of medical cannabis and dissect the history and culture around the plant. Her experience in the cannabis industry has helped Emily to develop a passion for improving awareness and understanding through her work. She continues to contribute to this end through her work at Releaf, as well as the independent media platform leafie and other clients in the space.
Releaf articles
The Impact of Smoking on Chronic Health Conditions: Why Quitting Matters
These days, we are all well aware of the health implications of smoking tobacco. As a result, smoking rates have been consistently on the decline in recent decades. But for many, quitting smoking is easier said than done - and for those with chronic health conditions, this could pose an even more pressing concern. In honour of No Smoking Day 2025, we’re taking a closer look at how smoking impacts chronic conditions such as chronic pain, neurological disorders, and mental health.
Accelerate Action: Medical cannabis for women's health
This Saturday the world will once again observe International Women’s Day, an annual celebration of the achievements of women and girls around the world. But while we might have come a long way in improving equality, women continue to face disparities in many areas of life, including healthcare.
How chronic health conditions affect mental health and wellbeing
It is estimated that around 26 million people in the UK live with at least one long-term health condition. Many of these individuals also experience poor mental health, such as anxiety or depression, which may also require treatment. In this article, we explore how medical cannabis therapy could help to address both the physical manifestations of various health conditions, as well as some commonly comorbid mental health problems.