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Cannabis Health Radio

A weekly podcast sharing powerful, first-person testimonials of healing from serious illness using medical cannabis.

The brief

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.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

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.

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Credentials & credits

  • Over 20 years of broadcasting experience
  • Former talk show host
  • Conference developer and host
  • Journalist
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Country
Canada
Region
north america
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    Kicked 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.

  2. 02
    From 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.

  3. 03
    Exploring 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.

  4. 04
    Episode 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.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

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How the host interviews

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 catalogued

If 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
  1. 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.

  2. 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
  1. 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.

  2. 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
  1. Q.01

    How did the doctors explain your condition to you?

    This question explores the guest's initial interactions with the medical establishment.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Q.04

    Could you notice any immediate changes?

    A follow-up question to understand the direct and observable effects of the cannabis treatment.

  5. 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
  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
  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
  1. 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.

  2. 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

Medical cannabis testimonialsPatient advocacyChronic illnessAlternative medicineCancer treatmentPain managementCBDRSO / FECOSeizure disordersPsilocybin
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

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.

Recent guests
  • Deborah Hall
    on From Pain With Opioids to Relief With CBD FECO: Deborah's Remarkable Story of Recovery #470
  • Kyle Ring
    on Kicked Off the Heart Transplant List for Using Cannabis
  • Shaunda Dunbar
    on From Seizures to Seizure FREE! How Cannabis Saved Her Son's Life 💚 #468
  • Robin Swan
    on Exploring the Health Benefits of Psilocybin Mushrooms with Robin Swan | #467
  • Zoe Corcoran
    on Episode 466: One Woman’s Journey to Endometriosis Relief With Cannabis Oils
  • Roxayn Elmer
    on She Beat Cancer TWICE with Cannabis Oil: 79-Year-Old's Success Story | Cannabis Health Radio #465
  • Joe Garcia
    on From Drug Addiction to Complete Recovery: How CBD Transformed Joe Garcia's Life. #464
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
10K
10,000
Avg views / video
156
Trailing window
Total views
682K
682,454
Videos published
316
Sponsor readEstimated

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.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
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.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

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  1. [01]About Cannabis Health Radiocannabishealthradio.com
  2. [02]Cannabis Health Radio Official Websitecannabishealthradio.com
  3. [03]Cannabis Health Radio - YouTubeyoutube.com
  4. [04]Ian Jessop's Profile | Muck Rackmuckrack.com
  5. [05]Episode 1: Introduction & Corrie's Storycannabishealthradio.com
  6. [06]Honoring the Late Corrie Yelland: A Tributefountain.fm
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