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Cannabis Education / Policy

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Episode 499: Looking Back, Looking Forward

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 the power of personal stories.

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Episode 491: How Cannabis Oil Has Evolved and What Patients Need to Know Today

In Part 1 of a 2-part episode, we speak with Robin Swan of Swan Apothecary. Robin has spent many years working with cannabis medicine and helping patients understand how to use it safely and effectively. In this first part of our conversation we’re going to talk about how cannabis products have evolved over the last two decades, why there is so much confusion between THC and CBD, and how patients can protect themselves from scammers and misinformation.

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Episode 456: From Skeptic to Advocate—Dr. Dana Lillestol’s Mission to Empower Seniors with Cannabis

Dr. Dana Lillestol spent decades in conventional medicine before a dramatic shift in perspective led her to become a passionate advocate for cannabis education—especially for older adults. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Lillestol shares how her views evolved, how cannabis is transforming the aging experience for seniors, and why she founded Life is Chill, a senior-focused education initiative in Arizona that offers personalized cannabis guidance and even dispensary tours.

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Episode 406: Q&A – Answers to FAQs About Medical Cannabis

In this episode, Ian and Corrie talk about some of the most common questions that our podcast listeners ask, as well as the questions Corrie gets when she’s advising the many people she helps each and every day. Included is a caution about buying cannabis oil online and an explanation of the 4 to 1 ratio that is frequently mentioned, along with many other frequently asked questions.

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Episode 349: How To Grow Cannabis For Beginners

One of Colorado’s expert growers takes you through the step-by-step process of growing your own cannabis. Sean Cavagnaro is a master cannabis grower with over 15 years of experience in the cannabis industry. He helped build one of Colorado’s first legal medical marijuana grows, managing and operating a 10,000 square foot indoor facility. He currently is focused on growing hemp and operating his new CBD company.

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Episode 339: Cannabis Oil Saved her Son’s Life After a Horrific Motorcycle Accident

Travelling at 65 miles per hour on his motorbike late one evening in May of 2020, something happened to his rear wheel that resulted in him being thrown over a guardrail and 165 feet (50 metres) down an embankment. Nearly every bone in his body was broken and all his organs were damaged beyond repair. When Karen Ross-Glaser of Arizona was told that her son David would not make it through the hour, she fought to give him cannabis oil. Within 20 minutes of administering the oil, he started to stabilize. This is an emotional story of a mother’s dogged determination to save her son.

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Episode 338: Cannabis is Helping With Her Optic Neuritis (a form of MS)

When Vikki Farrell of Pennsylvania woke up one morning in October of 2014, she had trouble seeing out of her left eye. After being diagnosed with optic neuritis, a form of MS, she was put on medication that caused her to lose weight. Her husband Mike, a former cop, started her on cannabis oil therapy, arresting further degradation of her eyesight. In this delightful story, they also have some harsh words for some in the medical profession.

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Episode 312: Near Death’s Doorstep With Liver Disease

While living in southern California, Canadian Paul Baker developed severe pain in his lower abdominal area, prompting him to see his medical doctor in Canada in April of 2016. He was diagnosed with stage 4 cirrhosis of the liver as well as Hepatitis C. His doctor told him if he didn’t stop drinking he would be dead in 6 months. He began using cannabis oil and after gallbladder surgery in March of this year, the surgeon (who knew of his liver problems) told him his liver was looking good!

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Episode 298: Suppositories Are Considered The Most Effective Way To Take Cannabis Oil

Over many years, researcher and cannabis activist Bozidar Radisic of Slovenia has successfully treated thousands of people with cannabis oil via suppositories. Researchers have found that the lymph system, which helps get rid of toxins and unwanted materials allowing the body to heal, contains higher concentrations of CBD and THC. Suppositories are given rectally and vaginally because those areas of the body are considered prime areas of lymph activity. The other benefit is no psychoactive effect.

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