Cannabis Health Radio
A weekly podcast sharing powerful, first-person testimonials of healing from serious illness using medical cannabis.
This is a patient-focused interview show where individuals recount their medical journeys. Each episode is a narrative case study, walking listeners through a guest's diagnosis with a serious condition, their struggles with conventional treatments, their decision to try cannabis, and their subsequent recovery or dramatic improvement. The show champions self-advocacy and presents cannabis as a viable, often superior, alternative to pharmaceuticals.
“Unlike broader cannabis lifestyle shows, Cannabis Health Radio maintains a tight, almost clinical focus on dramatic medical testimonials. The power of the show comes from its consistent format of life-or-death stories where patients, having been failed by doctors, take control of their own healing.”
Who hosts this show
Cannabis Health Radio shares real-life stories of people using medical cannabis to manage or overcome serious health conditions, often after conventional medicine failed. The show was founded and co-hosted by broadcaster Ian Jessop and cannabis advocate Corrie Yelland, who used cannabis oil to treat her own terminal cancer diagnosis. Since Yelland's passing in February 2025, Jessop has continued their shared mission of informing and inspiring listeners.
Credentials & credits
- Over 20 years of broadcasting experience
- Former talk show host
- Conference developer and host
- Journalist
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- north america
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02Kicked Off the Heart Transplant List for Using CannabisOct 26, 2025 · 36 min
- 03From Seizures to Seizure FREE! How Cannabis Saved Her Son's Life 💚 #468Oct 24, 2025 · 41 min
- 04Exploring the Health Benefits of Psilocybin Mushrooms with Robin Swan | #467Oct 24, 2025 · 39 min
- 05
- 06Episode 466: One Woman’s Journey to Endometriosis Relief With Cannabis OilsSep 23, 2025 · 34 min
- 07
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01Kicked Off the Heart Transplant List for Using Cannabis
A powerful story of patient-doctor conflict, where a man with severe heart failure was denied a transplant for using cannabis and ultimately recovered without it.
- 02From Seizures to Seizure FREE! How Cannabis Saved Her Son's Life
This episode details a mother's journey to treat her son's life-threatening seizures with cannabis oil after pharmaceuticals failed, a common theme for the show.
- 03Exploring the Health Benefits of Psilocybin Mushrooms with Robin Swan
Shows the podcast occasionally branching into other alternative medicines, with the host positioning himself as a curious proxy for the listener.
- 04Episode 1: Introduction & Corrie's Story
The founding story of the podcast, detailing co-host Corrie Yelland's own experience of being given months to live and successfully treating her cancer with cannabis oil.
What you'll be asked on this show
Ian Jessop's interview style is that of a narrative facilitator. He typically opens by summarizing the guest's incredible outcome to hook the listener. He then prompts them to start from the beginning with questions like, "Take us back to the beginning." He guides the guest chronologically, interjecting with clarifying questions about their age, symptoms, or what doctors told them. He consistently probes the emotional toll of the illness and the guest's conflict with or abandonment by the medical establishment. A signature move is to ask for a direct verdict on the treatment's impact, such as, "Would you be alive today without cannabis?" He closes by giving the guest a platform to offer advice or share their contact information.
The show is a single-host interview format. Host Ian Jessop acts as an empathetic guide, structuring each conversation as a chronological narrative. He prompts the guest to tell their story from the beginning, through their medical crisis, and into their recovery, creating a consistent and powerful story arc in every episode.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
13 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
2- Q.01
“Take us back to the beginning. When did you first learn something was wrong?”
This is his standard opening move to begin the chronological narrative of the guest's illness.
- Q.02
“When someone suggested cannabis, what was your initial reaction?”
This question marks the pivot point in the narrative toward the alternative treatment.
personal
2- Q.01
“How old were you when this was happening?”
He frequently asks this to add personal context and establish a timeline for the medical journey.
- Q.02
“Would you be alive today if it weren't for cannabis?”
His signature question to get a definitive, high-stakes statement on the impact of the treatment.
process
5- Q.01
“How did the doctors explain your condition to you?”
This question explores the guest's initial interactions with the medical establishment.
- Q.02
“What prescription medications were you taking before cannabis?”
He asks this to establish the baseline of failed conventional treatments and their side effects.
- Q.03
“Tell us about the first time you took it. What was that experience like?”
He asks this to get a detailed account of the guest's initial experience with cannabis as medicine.
- Q.04
“Could you notice any immediate changes?”
A follow-up question to understand the direct and observable effects of the cannabis treatment.
- Q.05
“Do you still take it today?”
This question clarifies whether the cannabis use is a long-term protocol or a temporary treatment.
mindset
1- Q.01
“How did you deal with this emotionally?”
This question is used to explore the mental and psychological toll of the diagnosis and treatment.
controversy
1- Q.01
“How did the medical team react to your improvement while using cannabis?”
This question often surfaces stories of conflict or disbelief from doctors, a key theme of the show.
advice
2- Q.01
“What message would you give to people with health issues who feel hopeless?”
He often uses this toward the end of the interview to have the guest provide direct advice to the audience.
- Q.02
“How can people get in touch with you or learn more?”
This is his standard closing, allowing guests to promote their own advocacy or support organizations.
Signature segments
- · Chronological patient narratives
- · Stories of conflict with the medical establishment
- · Focus on recovery after failed conventional treatments
- · Standardized musical intro and outro with voiceover
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are almost exclusively patients or their immediate family members who have a powerful, well-articulated story of using cannabis to treat a serious medical condition like cancer, epilepsy, chronic pain, or heart failure.
- Deborah Hallon From Pain With Opioids to Relief With CBD FECO: Deborah's Remarkable Story of Recovery #470
- Kyle Ringon Kicked Off the Heart Transplant List for Using Cannabis
- Shaunda Dunbaron From Seizures to Seizure FREE! How Cannabis Saved Her Son's Life 💚 #468
- Robin Swanon Exploring the Health Benefits of Psilocybin Mushrooms with Robin Swan | #467
- Zoe Corcoranon Episode 466: One Woman’s Journey to Endometriosis Relief With Cannabis Oils
- Roxayn Elmeron She Beat Cancer TWICE with Cannabis Oil: 79-Year-Old's Success Story | Cannabis Health Radio #465
- Joe Garciaon From Drug Addiction to Complete Recovery: How CBD Transformed Joe Garcia's Life. #464
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show is supported by listener donations and sponsored by companies that provide cannabis-derived products like FECO and CBD oils. Guests often name the specific products or producers that helped them, and some sponsors, like Swan Apothecary, are also featured guests.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch this show
c•••@•••.com+•• ••• ••• ••••Free: limited reveals · Pro: unlimited reveals + CSV export
You’re only charged when we return a verified hit.
People also ask
- Who is the host of Cannabis Health Radio?
- The show is hosted by Ian Jessop, a broadcaster with over 20 years of experience. It was originally co-hosted by the late Corrie Yelland, a cannabis advocate whose own story was the inspiration for the show.
- Is Cannabis Health Radio still releasing new episodes?
- Yes, the podcast continues to release new episodes on a weekly basis.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is an interview-based podcast. Each episode features a long-form conversation with a guest who shares their personal story of using medical cannabis to treat a serious health condition.
- Does the show provide medical advice?
- No. The podcast and its website include disclaimers stating the content is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease and that listeners should consult a medical practitioner.
- How can I be a guest on the show?
- The show features guests with powerful, real-life stories of healing with medical cannabis. The official website has contact information, though there is no formal application process mentioned.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Cannabis Health Radio is available on its official website, YouTube, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms.
Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.
Sources & how this page was built
This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence
- [01]About Cannabis Health Radiocannabishealthradio.com
- [02]Cannabis Health Radio Official Websitecannabishealthradio.com
- [03]Cannabis Health Radio - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [04]Ian Jessop's Profile | Muck Rackmuckrack.com
- [05]Episode 1: Introduction & Corrie's Storycannabishealthradio.com
- [06]Honoring the Late Corrie Yelland: A Tributefountain.fm
Podcasts like Cannabis Health Radio
Shallu Nisha Podcast
Shallu Nisha
A long-form interview podcast exploring the careers and business of North Indian digital creators, artists, and entrepreneurs.
Donovan Sharpe
Donovan Sharpe
A confrontational live-stream show focused on dating, masculinity, and current events from a "Red Pill" perspective.
Supertalks by themovingship
Raghav Sharma
A long-form Indian podcast exploring spirituality, metaphysics, and personal growth through deep conversations with gurus, doctors, and thinkers.
Voice of Mogasala | Telugu Podcast
Siva Kalyan
A serious Telugu podcast where host Siva Kalyan Mogasala interviews medical and professional experts to explain and debunk myths about pressing health and societal issues.
The Senior Health Podcast
A health show for seniors offering simple, actionable exercises and habit changes based on the philosophy of "Japan's Oldest Doctor."
Madam Speaker
Madam Speaker
A South African talk show where a social activist helps guests and callers navigate trauma, relationship crises, and the path to self-love.
RealTalk Clips
A clips channel for India's long-running tri-host interview podcast, covering everything from national controversies to survival skills.
Dostcast
An Indian long-form interview show tackling everything from geopolitics and religion to sexuality and content creation with unfiltered depth.