In the book Courage and Cannabis, Dr. Bridget Cole Williams explores the transformative power of cannabis through the personal stories of visionaries, patients, and advocates. As a board-certified physician specializing in family practice and cannabis medicine, Dr. Williams brings a unique perspective to the conversation surrounding medical cannabis. In this thought-provoking interview, she shares her own journey into the cannabis space and highlights the stories that have inspired her work.

Dr. Williams begins by sharing her personal motivation for entering the field of medicine. Having experienced the loss of her father to colon cancer at a young age, she developed a deep desire to protect and advocate for patients. However, her experience working in a traditional medical setting left her feeling disillusioned. It was a patient's question about cannabis that sparked her interest and led her down a path of discovery.