What happens when the medical cannabis system veterans depend on becomes more expensive, less accessible, and increasingly disconnected from their needs? In Part 2 of this candid conversation, veterans Rob Sipes and Natalie Forcier—joined by cannabis nurse Kala Knudslien—explore how education, professional guidance, and intentional cannabis use can help veterans manage PTSD-related sleep disturbances, chronic pain, and inflammation. Rob shares how he incorporates CBD, THC edibles, and topical cannabis into a carefully structured routine while living with serious medical challenges, including hemodialysis, neuropathy, two lung conditions, oxygen therapy, and a complex medication regimen. His experience reinforces one of the episode’s most important messages: veterans using medical cannabis, especially alongside multiple prescription medications, benefit from individualized assessment, ongoing follow-up, and knowledgeable healthcare support. The conversation also examines Veterans Affairs Canada cannabis reimbursement limits, the potential relationship between medical cannabis, and polypharmacy, and the widening gap between Canada’s medical and recreational cannabis markets. As recreational producers increasingly prioritize high-THC products, Kirk and Trevor ask whether veterans and other medical patients are losing access to consistent CBD-rich formulations, balanced cannabinoid products, and the clinical guidance needed to use them safely and effectively. This episode is a thoughtful, human look at medical cannabis for veterans—and a warning about what could be lost if Canada’s medical cannabis system continues to shrink. Listen now to hear Rob and Natalie’s stories and learn why cannabis education, professional support and reliable access remain essential parts of veteran care.