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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.
