Michael Balderstone, President of Australia’s Hemp Party shares how cannabis became a turning point in his life at age 25, helping him cope with PTSD and setting him on a path of activism. Today, he’s one of Australia’s leading voices for cannabis law reform. From personal healing to political advocacy, Michael’s journey is both powerful and deeply rooted in the fight for change.

After a shocking stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, today's guest—a healthcare worker who must remain anonymous due to employment restrictions—faced overwhelming odds. From navigating two medical systems across continents to self-treating with cannabis oil while dodging workplace drug tests, her story is one of resilience, resourcefulness, and deep conviction. In this episode, she opens up about the barriers she's faced, the treatments she's tried, and why she's holding onto hope through cannabis and community.

When doctors told Al Morentin there was nothing they could do for his glaucoma, he refused to accept blindness as his fate. In this powerful interview, Al shares how he developed his own Rick Simpson Oil formulation—not only reversing his vision loss but also eliminating chronic migraines and pain. Today, he's the founder of Movida and My Fit Life, helping thousands transition off pharmaceuticals using cannabis medicine. But if Al stops taking his oil for even a week, he goes blind again.

His story is one of resilience, innovation, and the life-changing potential of plant medicine.

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.

When her husband suffered a sudden stroke, Caitlin did everything right—but their honesty about his legal cannabis use led to a dangerous delay in care. In this gripping and emotional episode, Caitlin shares how stigma, judgment, and medical bias nearly cost Ian his life. Her story is a powerful reminder that when seconds matter, the truth should never be a barrier to treatment.

In this deeply moving episode, Ian speaks with Kim Stainton, a self-taught cannabis advocate from England who has defied the odds with courage and compassion. Kim shares how she used cannabis oil to heal herself from skin cancer, a misdiagnosed squamous cell tumor, and stage 4 colon cancer—and how she extended this healing wisdom to help her mother with Alzheimer’s and countless others around the world. This is a story of resilience, self-empowerment, and dedication to supporting others on their healing paths.

Six years ago, Cathy Rogers was featured on Cannabis Health Radio as she battled multiple chronic conditions—including Crohn’s disease, lupus, fibromyalgia, and arthritis—while taking 13 prescription medications. Today, she returns with an inspiring update. Cathy shares how cannabis oil not only changed the course of her health but continues to be a daily tool in her healing. In this powerful follow-up, she opens up about setbacks, learning to trust her body, navigating medical bias, and how documentation and determination turned her into her own best health advocate.

In 2019, Jay Jay O’Brien was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and given just 6 to 12 months to live. Five years later, she's thriving. In this inspiring update, Jay Jay shares how cannabis helped her manage pain, overcome brain tumors, and transform her life—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Now, as Executive Director of EduCanNation, she's helping others find hope and healing.

In this powerful conclusion to our two-part interview, Ian McGann returns to share the next chapter of his remarkable recovery from a brainstem stroke. In Part 1, we learned how Ian survived against the odds and endured severe delays in proper care. In Part 2, we dive into what came next—the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of healing.