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Episode 449: Surviving the Impossible — Ian McGann’s Stroke Recovery and Spiritual Awakening (Part 1)

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Show Notes:

Note: Part 2 of Ian McGann’s story continues next week in Episode 450. Stay tuned for the next chapter in his remarkable recovery.

00:37 — Introduction by Ian Jessop: Stroke statistics and introducing guest Ian McGann
01:37 — Ian's early disclaimer: stroke recovery affects speech, memory, and pacing
03:30 — The moment the stroke hit: locked-in syndrome, stigma, and emergency response failures
05:36 — A privileged man denied life-saving care due to cannabis use
06:53 — Out-of-body awareness and bodily breakdown during the stroke
09:34 — Ian’s past cannabis use and the EMTs' biased assumptions
11:29 — Ian’s background as a certified first responder and the irony of his treatment
12:28 — Arrival at the hospital and continued medical neglect
14:30 — Denial of stroke protocol and degrading treatment by hospital staff
18:33 — Wife Caitlin intervenes and demands proper stroke care
20:31 — Misread CT scan, delayed diagnosis, and poor communication
21:56 — Finally, emergency airlift to a better-equipped hospital
23:45 — A shift in care: competent, compassionate treatment begins
26:22 — 100% blockage found during emergency procedure
28:03 — Waking up: a spiritual awakening begins in the ICU
30:30 — Ego death and four months of profound spiritual awareness
31:58 — Ian's experience of high vibration and soul connection
36:08 — Learning to walk, speak, and function again
37:16 — Gift of gab aids in speech recovery
38:02 — Ian continues to use cannabis and reflects on its role in his healing
39:10 — Discussing the science of cannabinoids and brainstem stroke resilience
39:49 — Anecdote about massive cannabis dosing and its surprising outcome
40:30 — Ian reflects on his journey and expresses gratitude for survival

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Show Notes:

Note: Part 2 of Ian McGann’s story continues next week in Episode 450. Stay tuned for the next chapter in his remarkable recovery.

00:37 — Introduction by Ian Jessop: Stroke statistics and introducing guest Ian McGann
01:37 — Ian's early disclaimer: stroke recovery affects speech, memory, and pacing
03:30 — The moment the stroke hit: locked-in syndrome, stigma, and emergency response failures
05:36 — A privileged man denied life-saving care due to cannabis use
06:53 — Out-of-body awareness and bodily breakdown during the stroke
09:34 — Ian’s past cannabis use and the EMTs' biased assumptions
11:29 — Ian’s background as a certified first responder and the irony of his treatment
12:28 — Arrival at the hospital and continued medical neglect
14:30 — Denial of stroke protocol and degrading treatment by hospital staff
18:33 — Wife Caitlin intervenes and demands proper stroke care
20:31 — Misread CT scan, delayed diagnosis, and poor communication
21:56 — Finally, emergency airlift to a better-equipped hospital
23:45 — A shift in care: competent, compassionate treatment begins
26:22 — 100% blockage found during emergency procedure
28:03 — Waking up: a spiritual awakening begins in the ICU
30:30 — Ego death and four months of profound spiritual awareness
31:58 — Ian's experience of high vibration and soul connection
36:08 — Learning to walk, speak, and function again
37:16 — Gift of gab aids in speech recovery
38:02 — Ian continues to use cannabis and reflects on its role in his healing
39:10 — Discussing the science of cannabinoids and brainstem stroke resilience
39:49 — Anecdote about massive cannabis dosing and its surprising outcome
40:30 — Ian reflects on his journey and expresses gratitude for survival

Visit our website: CannabisHealthRadio.com

Discover products and get expert advice from Swan Apothecary

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Find us on Rumble.

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