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WAMM Phytotherapies

Kind Conversations About Cannabis WAMM Phytotherapies This organization’s commitment to serving those in need has made it an enduring model for cannabis compassion programs, reminding us that plants can be a foundation for healing communities. Full Episode Coming...

Compassionate Veterans

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...

Sweetleaf Joe: On a Quest for Compassion in California

Sweetleaf Joe: On a Quest for Compassion in California Written by Lesley Nickus In a historic building in San Francisco, Joe “Sweetleaf Joe” Airone reflects on his journey with Sweetleaf Health Equity, a nonprofit dedicated to providing free medical cannabis to...

Cyd Johnson: A Caregiver Navigating Veteran PTSD

Cyd Johnson: Navigating Veteran PTSD With a Partner Written by Lesley Nickus Sidney Johnson, a resilient woman dedicated to supporting her Vietnam veteran husband, shared her poignant story in a candid interview. Johnson, a regular visitor to the Santa Cruz Veterans...

Kathleen Anderson: A Lifeline of Compassion in Santa Cruz

Kathleen Anderson: Finding a Lifeline of Compassion in Santa Cruz Written by Lesley Nickus In the heart of Santa Cruz County, amidst the towering redwoods and enveloping fog that characterize this coastal enclave, lies a sanctuary for veterans like Kathleen Anderson....