The Cannabis Conversation | Medical Cannabis | CBD | Hemp

Anuj Desai
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The Cannabis Conversation | Medical Cannabis | CBD | Hemp

The cannabis industry is gaining traction across the world, as new medical discoveries, and multi-billion dollar businesses are grabbing the headlines on a regular basis. Experts predict the worldwide industry could be worth in excess of $300bn within 10 years, with Europe forming the biggest market within that, so there's plenty to get excited about. I want to find out more about what's happening, and I'm bringing you along for the ride. Join me - Anuj Desai - as I speak to a wide variety of guests who are helping to shape this nascent sector. Having interviewed over 100 guests, including patients, lawyers, doctors, scientists, entrepreneurs, investors and many more, we discover how, and why, this much maligned and misunderstood plant is giving birth to a huge global business.

  1. EPISODE #194 Examining Medical Cannabis in Practice with Franjo Grotenhermen, M.D., Chairperson at IACM

    16/11/2023

    EPISODE #194 Examining Medical Cannabis in Practice with Franjo Grotenhermen, M.D., Chairperson at IACM

    On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Dr. Franjo Grotenhermen, Chairperson at the International Association of Cannabinoid Medicines (IACM).We explore his journey into cannabis medicine, its diverse uses, and the challenges of its regulation. Together, we look at the importance of patient experiences and the need for a balance between clinical trials and real-world experiences. We also examine the risk profile of cannabis, potential side effects, contraindications,...

    34 min
  2. EPISODE #193: Investment in the European Cannabis Industry with William Muecke & Daniel Grözinger

    03/10/2023

    EPISODE #193: Investment in the European Cannabis Industry with William Muecke & Daniel Grözinger

    On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with William Muecke of Artemis Growth Partners & Daniel Grözinger of Park Lane Capital.We look at the European Cannabis Industry from an investment perspective, including the benefits of the legal cannabis market in Germany and France, the potential for mergers and acquisitions in Europe, and Will and Daniel’s thoughts on what’s needed to succeed in this sector in the next few years.The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumi...

    56 min
  3. EPISODE #192: The first cannabis flower prescription on the NHS with Mike Roberts

    29/08/2023

    EPISODE #192: The first cannabis flower prescription on the NHS with Mike Roberts

    On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Mike Roberts, a medical cannabis patient in the UK. We explore Mike’s journey with cannabis, the potential benefits of incorporating cannabis into cancer treatment plans, and his trailblazing story of becoming the first patient to successfully get his cannabis flower prescription reimbursed by the NHS.The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high per...

    27 min
  4. EPISODE #191: Cannabis Regulation in the UK - Update with Robert Jappie, Partner at Fieldfisher

    23/08/2023

    EPISODE #191: Cannabis Regulation in the UK - Update with Robert Jappie, Partner at Fieldfisher

    On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Robert Jappie of Fieldfisher - a European Law Firm with a strong Life Sciences practice.We explore cannabis regulation in the UK, and overcoming opposition in the industry as well as the wider challenges facing the medical cannabis industry, including political support and lack of research and funding.The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performa...

    33 min
  5. EPISODE #190: Exploring Cannabis Use Disorder with Will Lawn of King’s College London

    13/07/2023

    EPISODE #190: Exploring Cannabis Use Disorder with Will Lawn of King’s College London

    On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Will Lawn of King’s College London - an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research.We explore cannabis use disorder, the concept of addiction as a spectrum, as well as the biological underpinnings of cannabis use disorder, potential treatment options, and the link between cannabis and tobacco use.The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitme...

    41 min
  6. EPISODE #189: Patient-Centred Medical Cannabis with Carly Barton, Alex Fray, & Charlie Price

    22/06/2023

    EPISODE #189: Patient-Centred Medical Cannabis with Carly Barton, Alex Fray, & Charlie Price

    Can the legal cannabis industry provide affordable and high-quality medicine for patients?On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by my good friends, Carly Barton from Cancard - the largest patient advocacy group in Europe - and Alex Fray and Charlie Price GLO - a British medical cannabis company headquartered on the Isle of Man.We explore the importance of community and patient-centred approaches to medical cannabis, as well as controlling the entire supply chain, fr...

    41 min
  7. EPISODE #188: Cannabis Cowboys: The Juicy Fields Scandal with Nicolas Martin & Andreas Becker, Journalists of DW

    07/06/2023

    EPISODE #188: Cannabis Cowboys: The Juicy Fields Scandal with Nicolas Martin & Andreas Becker, Journalists of DW

    On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Nicolas Martin & Andreas Becker journalists for DW in Germany, and presenters of the Cannabis Cowboys podcast series.We discuss the Juicy Fields scandal, an investment scam targeting investors in the medical cannabis industry, and what Nicolas and Andreas discovered as they investigated the story.Please check out the Cannabis Cowboys podcast here:DW: https://www.dw.com/en/cannabis-cowboys/program-62614055Apple: https://po...

    33 min
  8. EPISODE #187: How can ESG help cannabis companies? with Leonid Kotlyar, Co-Founder and Managing Director of DéWarrior

    25/05/2023

    EPISODE #187: How can ESG help cannabis companies? with Leonid Kotlyar, Co-Founder and Managing Director of DéWarrior

    On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Leonid Kotlyar, Co-Founder and Managing Director of DéWarrior Unlimited B.V. - a sustainability-focused managing consulting firm headquartered in The Netherlands.We explore the intersection of sustainability and the cannabis industry, the challenges of applying ESG to the cannabis sector, as well as the differences between the North American and European cannabis industries. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumi...

    39 min
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The cannabis industry is gaining traction across the world, as new medical discoveries, and multi-billion dollar businesses are grabbing the headlines on a regular basis. Experts predict the worldwide industry could be worth in excess of $300bn within 10 years, with Europe forming the biggest market within that, so there's plenty to get excited about. I want to find out more about what's happening, and I'm bringing you along for the ride. Join me - Anuj Desai - as I speak to a wide variety of guests who are helping to shape this nascent sector. Having interviewed over 100 guests, including patients, lawyers, doctors, scientists, entrepreneurs, investors and many more, we discover how, and why, this much maligned and misunderstood plant is giving birth to a huge global business.

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