Kind Conversations About Cannabis
Compassionate Veterans
This episode shines a light on Compassionate Veterans, a California-based community group that fosters healing among veterans through compassion, peer support, and plants.
Community, compassion, and access to cannabis for Bay-Area vets
Compassionate Veterans is a Bay Area-based group founded by veterans Ryan Miller and Jaene Leonard to create a safe, healing space for veterans through community, education, meditation, service, and plant-based medicine. The group is a lifeline for many veterans seeking post-service recovery, fostering a sense of belonging and offering alternative healing modalities, particularly with the use of cannabis.
Members Anders Winther, Xochitl Martinez, and Linci Comy share their personal stories of transformation, illustrating the importance of the group in their journeys toward mental and physical well-being. Ryan Miller emphasizes the crucial role Jaene Leonard’s meditation and leadership plays in offering veterans a supportive environment.
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