Cannabis Health Radio Podcast

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Episode 505: Breaking the Cannabis Stigma in the...

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast ·

2026/10/04

In Episode 505 of Cannabis Health Radio, host Robin Swan sits down with Liz Lights Up for an open and honest conversation about cannabis, changing perspectives, and breaking the stigma that has surrounded it for generations.Liz shares her personal history with cannabis and discusses why so many people in the older generation still carry fear, judgment, or misconceptions about its use.Having lived through decades when cannabis was heavily stigmatized, Liz offers a personal perspective on how those

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00:37:49

Episode 504: Exploring the Clinical Side of Medical...

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast ·

2026/09/20

Exploring the Clinical Side of Medical Cannabis with Dr. Hemant K. BidCannabis Health Radio is excited to welcome Dr. Hemant Kumar Bid, a biomedical scientist, educator, and medical-cannabis specialist whose work spans oncology, cancer drug discovery, pharmacology, and emerging therapies.Dr. Bid currently serves as Program Director for the Master of Science in Biotechnology and its Medical Cannabis Therapeutics concentration at Morehouse School of Medicine. As one of the nation’s historically Black

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00:35:40

Episode 503: A Lifelong Journey Into the Science of...

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast ·

2026/09/06

Justin Kander is one of the original pioneers of the medical cannabis movement. From a young age, he was captivated not only by the cannabis plant itself, but by the science of transforming it into meaningful medicine.With decades of experience in formulation, product development, patient advocacy, and cannabis science, Justin has helped shape some of the industry’s most respected medical cannabis brands.His work has taken him around the world, collaborating with researchers, clinicians, and

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00:39:34

Episode 502: From Survivor to Cancer Survivor:...

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2026/08/23

Survivor: Africa winner Ethan Zohn joins Rev. Dr. Robin Swan for a powerful conversation about cancer, cannabis, resilience and finding purpose after a life-changing diagnosis.Ethan's life had already taken him from professional soccer to winning CBS's Survivor: Africa when, at age 35, he was diagnosed with a rare form of Hodgkin lymphoma. What followed was an intense medical journey involving chemotherapy, radiation, clinical trials and two stem cell transplants. In this episode, Ethan shares his

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00:37:07

Episode 501: When Stigma Is Greater Than Truth -...

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast ·

2026/08/09

Sharon Letts is a national cannabis treasure, educator, and world-renowned writer whose deep love of plants and healing has shaped both her work and her personal journey.A returning guest of Cannabis Health Radio, Sharon first joined the show in Episode 16. Now, in Episode 501, she returns to share reflections from her journey over the past 15 years and the wisdom she has gathered along the way. Through years of writing, educating, and advocating, Sharon has remained deeply connected to the healing

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00:31:27

Episode 500: From Darkness to Light: How Cannabis...

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2026/07/26

“I saw the light, and the light won.”Born with cataracts and living with visual impairment for most of her life, Sage Amdahl never imagined that one unexpected experience would completely change the direction of her life. In this milestone 500th episode of Cannabis Health Radio, Sage shares her remarkable journey of discovering cannabis, learning to trust her own body, and finding healing where traditional approaches had fallen short. What began as a personal path toward wellness soon became

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00:45:27

Episode 499: Looking Back, Looking Forward

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast ·

2026/06/27

In this special episode, Robin Swan sits down with Ian Jessop to reflect on the journey of Cannabis Health Radio — how it began, the remarkable stories that have inspired listeners around the world, the legacy of co-host Corrie Yelland, and the people who made it all possible. Together, they look back on nearly a decade of sharing stories of hope and healing while looking ahead to the next chapter, as Robin prepares to carry the podcast forward with the same commitment to compassion, education and

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00:27:09

Episode 498: The Man Who Replaced 1100mg of Oxycontin...

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2026/06/24

John Prinz shares his story of replacing 1,100 mg/day OxyContin with medical cannabis, positioning him as an early "patient zero" in opioid-to-cannabis transition. A 1992 workplace injury at Simpson Paper in Anderson, CA led to five spinal surgeries, hardware implantation, and a spinal cord injury diagnosis, setting the foundation for extreme opioid dependency. At peak dosage around 2004–2005, John was prescribed over 1,100 mg of OxyContin daily alongside 13 other medications — far exceeding the

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00:29:39

Episode 497: Taking Back Control of Chronic Pain

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast ·

2026/06/15

Chronic pain originated from genetic degenerative disc disease after the birth of her second child, leading to muscle spasms, failed artificial disc implant (FDA trial), spinal fusion, and permanent nerve damage in both legs.At peak pharmaceutical use, Shelley was on approximately seven medications — including pain, antidepressant, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, and panic medications — with five taken daily. Side effects from pharmaceuticals included nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, hair loss, poor

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00:35:29

Episode 496: A Head Injury, Migraines and a...

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast ·

2026/05/27

Ian Jessop interviews William Angolia about his 1985 construction site accident, subsequent chronic migraines and blindness, and his recovery through cannabis use.A falling sprinkler pipe caused blunt force trauma, a detached retina, permanent blindness in the right eye, and daily debilitating migraines that left William bedridden and unable to work for three years. Prescribed pharmaceuticals, including morphine-level medications, provided insufficient relief and prevented William from

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00:32:45

Episode 495: Combat Veteran Faced Prison For Using...

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2026/05/21

Purpose of the episode: Jeff Krajnak, a combat veteran, shares how medical cannabis helped him reduce opioid dependency and how THC metabolite laws led to criminal charges despite no impairment.Military service with the Navy Seabees and SEAL teams in Iraq and Afghanistan left Jeff with severe PTSD, fibromyalgia, and ankylosing spondylitis, resulting in a medical discharge in December 2013. Post-discharge, Jeff was consuming 11 opioid and psychiatric pills daily, drinking a bottle of vodka a

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00:43:31

Episode 494: No Evidence of Disease After an...

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast ·

2026/05/13

Connor McCrossan and his mother Tammy share their experience with Connor's brain tumour diagnosis, treatment decisions, and recovery — with a focus on cannabis as a therapeutic alternative.Connor began experiencing minor headaches and fatigue in late 2023 before travelling to Thailand in January 2024, initially managing symptoms with paracetamol without informing anyone. Symptoms worsened significantly in Chiang Mai by mid-February 2024 — severe dizziness, imbalance, violent morning sickness,

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00:40:51

Episode 493: Cannabis and Grief: Opening the Heart...

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2026/04/29

Cannabis Health Radio podcast episode exploring how cannabis helped Miranda May process grief after losing her husband, and how she now helps others through loss.Miranda's husband Lance died in a motorcycle accident in 2009, one year into their marriage — leaving her widowed at 27 while he was 36. Grief compounded by prior trauma: parents' divorce at age 5, abandonment issues, and a second marriage that ended in divorce one year after Lance's death. Nine years of suppressed grief, guilt, and

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00:32:29

Episode 492: Part 2 — Protecting Patients and the...

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2026/04/23

Purpose of the conversation: Ian Jessop continues his interview with Robin Swan of Swan Apothecary, covering product safety, scams in the cannabis market, success stories, and how cannabis supports cancer treatment."Backyard alchemists" defined as home cannabis producers ranging from passionate plant medicine enthusiasts to dangerous unregulated sellers; once selling to hundreds online, safe handling protocols and regulatory compliance become non-negotiable. Scammers targeting desperately ill

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00:34:13

Episode 491: How Cannabis Oil Has Evolved and What...

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast ·

2026/04/15

Key Points Cannabis Health Radio podcast interview with Robin Swan of Swan Apothecary, exploring cannabis medicine's evolution, therapeutic applications, and patient guidance. Over 20 years, cannabis shifted from stigmatized to mainstream medicine — doctors who once feared calling Robin now send referrals from around the world. Key breakthroughs were driven by public advocacy, Rick Simpson's 2005 film Run From The Cure, and social media amplifying real patient stories globally. Modern cannabis

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00:36:23

Episode 490: Given One Year to Live She Beat Stage 4...

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2026/04/08

Purpose of the episode: Ian Jessop interviews Slavka Geary, a UK-based stage 4 HER2-positive breast cancer patient now in remission, about her use of natural therapies and cannabis oil alongside partial conventional treatment. 00:37Originally diagnosed at stage 2 in 2021, Slavka was restaged to stage 4 metastatic after a CT scan found cancer spread to her lungs within six months, with doctors giving her one year to live without chemotherapy. 02:55 Skepticism toward chemotherapy was shaped by

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00:31:07

Episode 489: Ten Years Cancer-Free After a Terminal...

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2026/03/25

Lynn's oncologist, initially dismissive of cannabis oil, shifted his position after her results — telling her "keep doing what you're doing" and suggesting they had considered a misdiagnosis before confirming the original diagnosis was correct.Diagnosed at 44 with glioblastoma multiforme and given 6–18 months to live, Lynn is now approaching 57 — a remarkable survival given the ~17% two-year survival rate for this cancer type. Chemo and radiotherapy were completed first — six weeks of

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00:39:18

Episode 488: Given Two Years to Live With Rare Brain...

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2026/03/11

Diagnosed at 34 as a highly active police officer with above-average vision and hand-eye coordination, Jason's condition was especially rare as it typically affects the elderly, organ transplant recipients, or those with AIDS/HIV.Cancer spread to the optic nerve destroyed one eye, which was removed via evisceration last year; a hand-painted prosthetic now tracks the remaining eye, and Jason reports being completely pain-free post-removal. Whole-brain radiation was firmly refused due to the

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00:44:41

Episode 487: Given 8 Months to Live and Now His Acute...

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2026/03/04

After one round of chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia, doctors told 74 year old Ned Allen of Ireland that he had 8 months to live so he went home to die. But his son, Robbie, had a different idea and told his father about cannabis oil. Using cannabis oil in suppository form, a change in diet and supportive supplements his father began to quickly recover. Four months later, doctors could find no evidence of leukemia. When he left the hospital he was in a wheelchair. One day after our interview

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00:33:23

Episode 486: When Doctors Had No Answers, Cannabis...

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2026/02/25

Kat Bago of Tennessee was just 30 years old, working in hospitals, raising a young family—when chronic pain began to dismantle her life piece by piece. After years of searching, she was diagnosed with congenital spinal stenosis. She underwent major spinal surgeries, and put on opioids which she said made her feel like a zombie. When she began taking cannabis it was a life-changing decision. This is a story about pain, courage, motherhood, and choosing a different path to healing. Visit our website:

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