Grow Conversations

May 28 2024
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Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis.

Grow Conversations is a podcast from Grow Pharma, the UK's leading supplier of cannabis based medicines. GC is hosted by patient access specialist and cannabis-patient advocate Alex Fraser.

Grow Conversations aims to provide informed insights into the burgeoning medical cannabis industry with a UK focus. We will be interviewing those at the forefront of this industry including Doctors, researchers, CEOs and much more. 

Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis. Showcasing the most interesting and inspiring individuals working in this space, delving into their experiences, their knowledge and their hopes and dreams for the future of this exciting new treatment option.

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Medical Cannabis Goes Global - Michael Sassano of SOMAÍ reflects on UK launch - GC S2E7

May 28 2024 57 mins  
SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals is a leading EU-GMP European pharmaceutical and biotech company with a global footprint of distribution for the largest and most advanced EU GMP-certified cannabinoid-containing pharmaceuticals portfolio.SOMAÍ owns a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and indoor cultivation in Lisbon, Portugal, and has global sales teams in the largest medical cannabis

Medical Cannabis in International Athletics with Hellen Frost of Team GB - S2E6 Grow Conversations

May 28 2024 47 mins  
In this very special episode, Alex speaks to Team GB Power Lifter and medical cannabis patient Hellen Frost.Discussing...- Medical Cannabis in International sporting competition.- Mental health impacts of exercise and sport.- The complex world of doping regulations and international cannabis law.- And much more!Help Hellen compete in Austin, Texas: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hellen

Cannabis for Mental Health - A Psychiatrist and a Patient Discuss their UK Cannabis Clinic - GC S2E5

May 28 2024 59 mins  
In this episode Alex talks to Psychiatrist Dr David Howells and medical cannabis patient Sam Ashton of Cannabis Clinic Cardiff (and special surprise guest Dexter the dog!)Husband and Wife, Sam and Dave founded and manage Cannabis Clinic Cardiff, a family-run business focusing on medical cannabis prescribing for psychiatric conditions. Discussing launching their clinic, prescribing

Women’s Health & Medical Cannabis – Shauna Levy, Founder of Madge and Mercer - GC Podcast S2 E4

Mar 08 2024 38 mins  
Grow Conversations Season 2- Episode 4In this episode Alex talks to pioneering medical cannabis company founder and CEO, Shauna Levy.Shauna gives GC listeners a behind-the-scenes look into starting Madge and Mercer. In honour of International Women's Day we cover challenges in women’s health, the relationship with medical cannabis, and unique intersectional issues affecting women

S2E3: The Nurses role in UK Medical Cannabis – James Watson of Integro Clinics

Feb 23 2024 54 mins  
In this episode Alex talks to pioneering “medical cannabis nurse” James Watson. James speaks candidly on his experience as a patient, and realising what cannabis could do for him and his journey to working at Integro, a UK cannabis-prescribing clinic. Find out more about Integro at www.integroclinics.com Discussing a range of topics including: • Judgement from peers due to ca

S2E2: Discussing UK Medical Cannabis Clinics with MAMEDICA's Jon Robson - Grow Conversations

Jul 27 2023 59 mins  
In our latest podcast episode, Alex speaks to Jon Robson, Managing Director at MAMEDICA . MAMEDICA are a private clinic prescribing cannabis medicines in the United Kingdom. Find out more about MAMEDICA at https://www.mamedica.co.uk/Discussing a range of topics including:- Setting up a UK medical cannabis clinic- Onboarding doctors that are new to cannabis.- The need for strict reg

S2E1: Speaking To a Cannabis-Prescribing Pain Doctor - Dr Sunny Nayee - Clinical Lead at Integro Clinics- Grow Conversations

Jul 27 2023 51 mins  
Alex speaks to Dr Sunny Nayee, pain specialist and clinical lead at Integro Medical Clinics. Integro are a private clinic prescribing cannabis medicines in the United Kingdom. Find out more about Integro at www.integroclinics.comDiscussing a range of topics including:• Getting started in medical cannabis as a prescribing clinician.• The difference between prescription and illeg

S1E10: Advancing Medical Cannabis Through Real World Data With Calyx - Chad Walkeden, CEO of Ontracka- Grow Conversations

Jul 25 2023 63 mins  
Alex chats with Chad Walkeden, CEO of Ontracka, about launching Calyx, the patient app from Grow Pharma, powered by Ontracka.Chad speaks candidly about his experience as a cancer survivor and how it lead him to develop Ontracka, a mobile app that supports patients with tracking their health, medicines and life goals. Grow has partnered with Ontracka to bring a version of the app, r

S1E9: Global Cannabis Pioneers Discuss UK and Europe - Don Perrott & Marianne Nielsen - Aurora Europe- Grow Conversations

Jul 25 2023 46 mins  
Alex speaks to Marianne Nielsen and Don Perrot from Aurora Europe about launching the pioneering Canadian producer of medical cannabis in the UK and Europe.Marianne is Vice President of Business Development & Medical Affairs at Aurora Europe. Don is Managing Director at Aurora UK & Ireland Discussing a range of topics including:- Aurora's strategy for Europe and the UK.- Na

S1E8: Running a UK Pharmacy Supplying Cannabis Medicines - Ashok Patel - CEO at IPS Pharma - Grow Conversations

Jul 25 2023 51 mins  
Alex speaks to Ashok Patel, Founder and Chairman of IPS Pharma. IPS areone of the leading pharmaceutical suppliers in the UK and Europe and the leading pharmacy supplying unlicensed cannabis medicines in the UK through their partnership with Grow Pharma.Discussing a range of topics including- The formation of IPS, and the role it plays in healthcare - How IPS and Grow Group teamed