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...
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 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: 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: 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....