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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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Women’s Health & Medical Cannabis – Shauna Levy, Founder of Madge and Mercer - GC Podcast S2 E4
Grow Conversations Season 2- Episode 4
In 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.
Find out more about Madge and Mercer at https://www.madgeandmercer.com/
Discussing a range of topics including:
- Cannabis culture and stigma
- The unique needs of female patients
- Shauna’s journey to finding medical cannabis
- Collaborating across the world!
...and much much more.
Follow Alex: https://linktr.ee/alexfrasercanna
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Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis.
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Stay tuned for the next episode coming soon!
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Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis.
Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of Cannabis
www.Grow-Pharma.com
www.facebook.com/GrowPharmaUK
www.twitter.com/GrowPharmaUK
www.linkedin.com/company/growpharmauk
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S2E3: The Nurses role in UK Medical Cannabis – James Watson of Integro Clinics
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 cannabis’ reputation.
• The importance of NHS access/reimbursement
• Balancing being a patient and a clinician
• Discussing cannabis with family over Christmas lunch.
...and much much more.
Follow Alex: https://linktr.ee/alexfrasercanna
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Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis.
Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of Cannabis
https://growgroup.komi.io/
www.facebook.com/GrowPharmaUK
www.twitter.com/GrowPharmaUK
www.linkedin.com/company/growpharmauk
Stay tuned for the next episode coming soon!
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Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis.
Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of Cannabis
www.Grow-Pharma.com
www.facebook.com/GrowPharmaUK
www.twitter.com/GrowPharmaUK
www.linkedin.com/company/growpharmauk
https://www.instagram.com/grow_pharma
https://www.tiktok.com/@growgroupplc
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S2E2: Discussing UK Medical Cannabis Clinics with MAMEDICA's Jon Robson - Grow Conversations
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 regulations in medical cannabis.
- How to overcome the stigma and generate awareness of cannabis medicines.
- Travelling abroad with prescription cannabis.
- Medical cannabis in the courts
And much much more.
Follow Alex on www.twitter.com/AlexFraserCanna
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Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis.
Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of Cannabis
www.Grow-Pharma.com
www.facebook.com/GrowPharmaUK
www.twitter.com/GrowPharmaUK
www.linkedin.com/company/growpharmauk
https://www.instagram.com/grow_pharma
https://www.tiktok.com/@growgroupplc
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S2E1: Speaking To a Cannabis-Prescribing Pain Doctor - Dr Sunny Nayee - Clinical Lead at Integro Clinics- Grow Conversations
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.com
Discussing a range of topics including:
• Getting started in medical cannabis as a prescribing clinician.
• The difference between prescription and illegal cannabis.
• How Integro Clinics works
• Increasing awareness of medical cannabis in clinical circles
And much much more.
Follow Alex on www.twitter.com/AlexFraserCanna
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Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis.
Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of Cannabis
www.Grow-Pharma.com
www.facebook.com/GrowPharmaUK
www.twitter.com/GrowPharmaUK
www.linkedin.com/company/growpharmauk
https://www.instagram.com/grow_pharma
https://www.tiktok.com/@growgroupplc
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S1E10: Advancing Medical Cannabis Through Real World Data With Calyx - Chad Walkeden, CEO of Ontracka- Grow Conversations
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, rebranded as Calyx, to the UK.
Discussing a range of topics including:
- How Calyx works and what it can do for patients.
- Using tech to accurately track your health.
- Using data to build confidence in prescribers and increase access for patients.
- How Calyx can be used to improve medical cannabis in the UK for patients and clinicians.
And much more...
Find out more about the work being done by Chad at Ontracka at https://www.ontracka.com/about
Follow Chad on www.instagram.com/chadwalkaden
Follow Alex on twitter.com/AlexFraserCanna
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Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis.
Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of Cannabis
www.Grow-Pharma.com
www.facebook.com/GrowPharmaUK
www.twitter.com/GrowPharmaUK
www.linkedin.com/company/growpharmauk
https://www.instagram.com/grow_pharma
https://www.tiktok.com/@growgroupplc
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S1E9: Global Cannabis Pioneers Discuss UK and Europe - Don Perrott & Marianne Nielsen - Aurora Europe- Grow Conversations
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.
- Navigating the different medical systems and regulations when entering European countries..
- How Aurora ensures the highest quality in their range of cannabis medicines.
- Aurora and Pedanios: The brands under Aurora
And much more...
Find out more about the work being done by Don and Marianne at Aurora Europe at www.auroramedicine.com
Follow Aurora on twitter.com/Aurora_MMJ
Follow Alex on twitter.com/AlexFraserCanna
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Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis.
Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of Cannabis
www.Grow-Pharma.com
www.facebook.com/GrowPharmaUK
www.twitter.com/GrowPharmaUK
www.linkedin.com/company/growpharmauk
https://www.instagram.com/grow_pharma
https://www.tiktok.com/@growgroupplc
Stay tuned for the next episode coming soon!