Bridget speaks with her first herbal teacher and continual mentor about how to approach plant-based medicine in order to create and maintain a beneficial relationship with cannabis. Jennifer Costa has nearly 30 years of experience as a trained herbalist. She is also a registered nurse with 15 years of service in hospital settings and a certified Cannabis Nurse through The Medical Cannabis Institute, a program approved by the NYS Department of Health. Bridget and Jen share some of their personal and professional stories with earth medicines in general and cannabis specifically. They hone in on the importance of gradually building a home apothecary to support one's health and wellness goals. Resources discussed in this episode: Jennifer Costa: The Eldermoon School of Herbs and Earth Medicine Pam Montgomery: Wake Up to Nature Railyard Apothecary in Burlington, VT Spoonful Herbals in Burlington, VT