Image courtesy of Bridget Conry
A little while ago I shared with you an episode on cooking with Cannabis. After receiving quite a bit of feedback I wanted to explore other facets of this topic.
It was very exciting for me to bring to you a colleague and friend, Bridget Conry to do just that.
Bridget began her career in New York City as the General Manager of The City Bakery, overseeing a multi-million dollar operation that included two retail outlets, a wholesale bakery and a full service catering company.
From there she held several other important positions in the food industry (such as PR Coordinator/Market Manager for Greenmarket Farmers Markets in NYC, Kitchen Team Leader for the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and then General Manager/ Co-Creator of Haven Cafe and Bakery in Lenox, MA.)
At the same time, for over 20 years Bridget has been a student of traditional systems of herbal medicine. She has completed certification programs in the therapeutic applications of essential oils through Floracopeia & The Farm to Pharmacy Program at Goldthread Herbal Apothecary, the first herbal CSA in the nation.
She was also the proprietress of Elemental Herbal Apothecary, an herbal clinic & product manufacturer serving her community in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
Bridget began her career at Champlain Valley Dispensary as the Infusion Kitchen Manager. Within 18 months, she was promoted to Director of Operations, charged with the implementation of the organization’s mission statement and standard operating procedures across five departments: processing, extraction, laboratory testing, infusion kitchen and facilities. Bridget currently serves the organization as the Director of Outreach and Product Development.
I wanted to have a much deeper understanding of medical use of Cannabis. Whether you have used Cannabis medically or recreationally, Bridget shines the light on many important areas and offers important resources to educate yourself better. I know you’ll appreciate this conversation.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1.
How Bridget’s path evolved from being a chef to an herbalist to a medical Cannabis product developer
2.
What are some of differences between plant species, the main properties of cannabenoids and terpenes in Cannabis and why lab testing in understanding the effects of the plant
3.
How is medical Cannabis use is different than adult use for wellness – products and services, a typical starting point for discussion with Cannabis-naive patients
4.
Five main categories of Cannabis consumption, their onset and duration of effects, and ways to individualize dosing
5.What are some of the common side effects related to Cannabis consumption 6.
Three helpful resources to start educating yourself about Cannabis
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CONTACTING OUR GUEST:
- Bridget’s employer Champlain Valley Dispensary (explore their Resources page) and the CBD only business Ceres Natural Remedies, their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts
”Cannabis really needs to come back into complete herbal apothecary and for many people its the gateway herb. With Cannabis it’s a personal journey, you need to pay attention to yourself to understand what works for you. ”
“When using Cannabis medically… people want symptom relief with functionality.”
“THC is intoxicating, CBD is not and it also has the ability to temper THC’s intoxicating effects. There’s a synergy between these two, amplifying the therapeutic effect, making it more analgesic or anti-inflammatory.”
Bridget Conry
WEB RESOURCES:
- William Siff
- Sanjay Gupta CNN’s documentary on Cannabis
- David Crow and his interview about essential oils
- Americans for Safe Access
- Project CBD
- Society of Cannabis Clinicians
”A patient needs someone who can guide them through the Cannabis formulas, onsets and durations of effects. They should look for a partner to go through the products to find out what works best for them.”
“You should be able to walk into medical dispensary or adult use store and see the same products. The difference is dosing and services.”
Bridget Conry
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