At the age of 40, Robb Lapeen from Michigan was diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal blood disorder that is most often seen in young children. What followed was a year and a half of intense medical intervention: more than 16 prescription medications at once, weekly transfusions, endless doctor visits, and ultimately the removal of his spleen in a desperate attempt to save his life. With his health failing and hope slipping away, a lifelong friend made a suggestion he never expected:medical cannabis. It was a life saver.

After losing her father, Sasha Carr of Tennessee found herself stuck in a place of deep grief. She wasn’t suicidal, but she also wasn’t fully living. Like many people navigating loss, she was offered prescriptions intended to dull the pain. Instead, she felt a quiet pull to face what she was feeling rather than numb it. That decision led her to cannabis, which became an unexpected part of her healing process.

Lindsay Gustafson was just 38 years old when she was diagnosed with Stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of the disease. For two years, she endured conventional treatment. Then, in June 2024, everything changed. Scans revealed the cancer had spread to her lung, escalating her diagnosis to Stage 4. That moment marked a turning point, leading Lindsay to Corrie and to a cannabis protocol that would soon become central to her healing.

In May of this year, Lyn Hayes of Australia was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer and only given medication for palliative care. But her daughter Monica, a nurse, changed her mother's diet and started her on cannabis oil suppositories and after only 3 months her lung cancer was 80% clear. This interview was done a few days before her latest scan in which she got the "all clear." Her lung cancer was gone.

Just over a year after being diagnosed with stage-four prostate cancer with metastases to his bones and lymph nodes, JR Richardson of California has been told there is no metabolic evidence of cancer. He is here today to fulfil that promise to the late Corrie Yelland and to share the emotional path that led him from fear and uncertainty to hope and healing.

At just 13 years old, James McConkey of Northern Ireland faced unimaginable loss when his father passed away — and soon after, his mother was diagnosed with cancer. Struggling to cope, he turned to cannabis, a plant that would later become a cornerstone of his healing. Now 27, James uses medical cannabis to manage his autism and ADHD, allowing him to reduce his prescription medications from five to just two.

After years of heavy sun exposure and a family history of cancer, Craig Barelds of Queensland, Australia found himself facing an aggressive melanoma diagnosis — and a doctor’s recommendation for surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Having watched loved ones suffer through those treatments, he chose a different path. Guided by natural healing, detox protocols, and cannabis oil, Craig took control of his health and began treating his cancer himself.

When Jessica Smith’s husband Jesse suffered a grand mal seizure in 2023, their world was turned upside down. Doctors diagnosed him with a grade 2 astrocytoma, a malignant brain tumour. After surgery to remove most of it, they were told chemotherapy and radiation were their only options. But instead of following the standard path, they chose hope — and turned to cannabis oil for healing. And now more than 900 days after his seizure, Jesse has no evidence of disease. It also speaks to the lasting legacy of our dear friend and cannabis advocate, Corrie Yelland, whose work continues to change — and save — lives around the world.

Years of hospital stays and constant pain left Rod Sorrell of Indiana dependent on opioids prescribed every few hours. What began as treatment became a cycle of addiction that robbed him of his health, his relationships, and his will to live. When all else failed and despair set in, a friend suggested he try cannabis — and that single act changed the course of his life.

Deborah Hall of Virginia was diagnosed with a rare condition called a spinal AVM, an abnormal tangle of blood vessels in or near the spinal cord that can cause severe pain, weakness, and even paralysis. After two major surgeries, years of pain, and dependency on prescription medications, Deborah turned to CBD — thanks in part to encouragement from her daughter and from Al Morentin of My Fit Life. Her story is one of courage, persistence, and finding hope when it seemed out of reach.

In 2015, at the age of 36, Kyle Ring of Virginia was told his only chance of survival was a heart transplant. But when doctors discovered he was using cannabis to cope with anxiety and insomnia, he was taken off the list. Ten years later, he’s healthier than ever — and credits cannabis, lifestyle changes, and sheer determination for saving his life. This is the powerful story of resilience, self-advocacy, and hope.

Her son suffered his first seizure when he was only 3 years old. When pharmaceuticals failed her son's life-threatening seizures, Shawna Dunbar of Quebec, Canada made a bold choice that would change both their lives forever. Turning to medical cannabis, she not only helped her son become seizure-free but also discovered a new purpose. Shawna is the co-founder of EduCanNation Cannabis Education Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to building a responsible and sustainable medical cannabis system through education. 

For the first time on Cannabis Health Radio, we’re stepping beyond cannabis to explore another powerful form of plant medicine: psilocybin mushrooms. While cannabis works through the endocannabinoid system, psilocybin acts on serotonin pathways in the brain. Together, they reveal different but equally profound ways nature can support healing. Join us as we talk with Robin Swan of Swan Apothecary about the unique benefits of psilocybin.

Zoe Corcoran from England has been living with endometriosis since being diagnosed at just 17 years old. Over the years, she has undergone multiple surgeries, but despite these invasive procedures, she continued to struggle with pain and found herself caught in a cycle of hospitals, operations, and heavy pharmaceutical prescriptions. This path eventually led her to medical cannabis, which she began using a year ago under prescription for pain management. With both cannabis flower and oil, Zoe has experienced life-changing relief.

On our podcast last year, Roxayn Elmer of Utah shared how her elderly mother beat Stage 4 ovarian cancer with cannabis therapy, low-dose chemo, and methylene blue. Recently, new scans showed a spot on her liver and active lymph nodes and doctors pushed for more chemo. Instead, Roxayn turned to cannabis oil suppositories, something she first learned about right here on this podcast. After three months, the latest scan showed no evidence of disease.

What happens when a 13-year-old boy tries cocaine and ends up battling addiction for decades? That’s the story of Joe Garcia of Phoenix, Arizona—a life defined by despair, crack, methamphetamine, and a constant fight with depression. He went through many recoveries and relapses over the years, but everything changed when Joe discovered the power of CBD. He has now been clean for the last 10 years.

After experiencing a persistent cough and a pain in his side, Keith Jay of Texas was encouraged to seek medical advice. Although it took a few months, in November of 2024 he was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer that had metastasized to his lymph glands, bones and spine. Refusing chemotherapy, a friend encouraged him to contact Corrie Yelland who told him about cannabis oil. Nine months later he is cancer free. A truly inspirational story.

Since 2012, Oregon’s Jessamyn Way has endured six brain surgeries for multiple tumors and the removal of her left hippocampus, leaving her with uncontrolled epilepsy. She readily admits that without consuming her own cannabis every four hours, she would not be alive today. Despite these serious health challenges, she has lost half her bodyweight and now competes in triathlons. This powerful episode may change the way you see healing.

Diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer that had spread to his heart and stomach, Tony Harrison from England was told he had just 10 months to live. That was in June of 2024. Today, he’s completely cancer-free. Hear his remarkable story.

In November 2023, Brenton Crow of Alberta, Canada was diagnosed with Stage 3B rectal cancer, a diagnosis that shook the foundations of his world. Refusing to accept a one-size-fits-all approach, Brenton dove into a variety of alternative health protocols in hopes of beating cancer naturally. Using high dose cannabis oil suppositories along with conventional treatments he is now cancer free.