Grow Conversations

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Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis.Grow Conversations is a podcast from Grow Group UK, 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.

  1. 19H AGO

    Author of UK Police Medical Cannabis Guidance Richard List: GC Podcast S3 E3

    In this episode, we’re joined by Richard List who is the Controlled Drugs Liaison Officer (CDLO) at Thames Valley Police, as well as the author of the recent UK Police Medical Cannabis Guidance. We are also hosting a webinar near the end of this month for Doctors with Richard. If you are a Doctor, please sign-up via our Doctor Portal: https://doctors.growgroup.org/   This episode draws on Richard's experience as a former street policeman and CDLO, sharing real-world insight into:   -Driving legally as a patient -What to do if you’re stopped by police -How officers are being educated around prescribed cannabis -The cannabis community -Common misconceptions -How clearer guidance is helping bridge the gap between patients and policing ...and much more!   This honest, practical conversation is an essential listen for medical cannabis patients, advocates, and anyone navigating the realities of UK law enforcement. To read the full guidance: https://library.college.police.uk/docs/NPCC/Medicinal-cannabis-guidance-2025.pdf.PDF ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis. Brought to you by Grow Group UK - Unlocking the Medical Potential of Cannabis Grow Group's Links: https://growgroup.komi.io/ Follow Alex: https://linktr.ee/alexfrasercanna Stay tuned for the next episode coming soon!

    1h 8m

  2. 11/04/2025

    CB1 Medical - Running A Successful UK Cannabis Clinic in 2025 - GC S3E2

    In this episode, we spoke to Lead Clinician Dr Simon Tordoff and COO Anabel Sharma of CB1 Medical, a leading Medical Cannabis clinic in the UK.   Covering a range of topics including:   - What makes CB1 different - The unique forums ran by UK Medical Cannabis patients - How cannabis is different from other pain management options - The cannabis community and industry - Terpenes, potential research, and the future of cannabis   ...and much much more! To learn more about CB1, please visit: https://cb1medical.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis. Brought to you by Grow Group UK - Unlocking the Medical Potential of Cannabis Grow Group's Links: https://growgroup.komi.io/ Follow Alex: https://linktr.ee/alexfrasercanna Stay tuned for the next episode coming soon!

    1 hr

  3. 11/04/2025

    1,000 Subscriber Special!: Looking Back at our Best Medical Cannabis Interviews- S3 E1

    In this special clip episode, we're taking a look back at the 26 episodes of Grow Conversations that have been released so far (keep watching for some bloopers at the end!). We're kicking of Season 3 with a review of some of our favourite highlights, before we take you across the world for a whole host of fresh exciting episodes. If there's anyone in particular you'd like us to interview, please email us on patients@growgroup.org.    If you're interested in learning more UK Medical Cannabis, make sure to keep watching and to check out all of our past episodes. Stay tuned for some very big updates, very very soon. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis. Brought to you by Grow Group UK - Unlocking the Medical Potential of Cannabis Grow Group's Links: https://growgroup.komi.io/ Follow Alex: https://linktr.ee/alexfrasercanna Stay tuned for the next episode coming soon!

    27 min

  4. 05/22/2025

    S2 E16: Inside 4C Labs - Bringing Canadian Cannabis Excellence to the UK

    In this episode, we spoke to CEO Greg Dobbin & CRO James Smith of 4C Labs, who supply EU GMP Medical Cannabis to the UK and EU.   Covering a range of topics including: How 4C source the "best" of Canadian medical cannabis The Origins of 4C Labs The importance of patient safety and meeting regulatory & quality standards Canada vs the UK - attitudes, legislation and differences between our industries.   ...and much much more!   If you're interested in learning more about how companies like 4C and Grow Pharma choose which medicines to supply, make sure to watch this in-depth interview with one of the pioneering brands into the UK. To learn more about 4C Labs, please visit: https://4clabs.co/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis. Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of Cannabis Grow Pharma's Links: https://linktr.ee/grow_pharma Grow Group's Links: https://growgroup.komi.io/ Follow Alex: https://linktr.ee/alexfrasercan...

    58 min

  5. 04/29/2025

    Women in Cannabis: Inside SafriCanna’s All-Female Cultivation Team With Andrea Segal - GC S2E15

    In this episode, we spoke to SafriCanna's Head of Production Andrea Segal.   Covering a range of topics including:   - Andreas journey from trimming in California to her current role as HoP at Safricanna - 'Hybrid' greenhouse growing - Empowering women in the workforce (and their entirely female team!) - Achieving GMP certification and it's importance - Safricanna's core operations and future plans - Learning from your mistakes in cannabis cultivation   And much much more...   If you're interested in learning more about cannabis production from an expert based in South Africa, make sure to watch this in-depth interview with one of the pioneering cultivators importing into the UK. To learn more about SafriCanna, please visit: https://www.safricanna.com/what-we-do/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis. Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of Cannabis Grow Pharma's Links: https://linktr.ee/grow_pharma Grow Group's Links: https://growgroup.komi.io/ Follow Alex: https://linktr.ee/alexfrasercan...

    47 min

  6. 04/02/2025

    S2 E14: How To Grow UK Medical Cannabis with Dalgety Head Grower Brady Green & CEO James Leavesley

    In this especially unique on-site episode, we spoke to Head Grower Brady Green & CEO James Leavesley of Dalgety Ltd. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a full tour of their facility.  If you're interested in how to setup a UK Medical Cannabis business, make sure to watch this in-depth view into one of the pioneering cultivators in Britain. Covering topics such as.... The advantages of domestic cultivation  Learning from Canada to inform UK grows The growing cycle of the cannabis plant Deciding which genetics to launch British regulations And much much more... To learn more about Dalgety, please visit: https://dalgetyuk.co.uk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis. Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of Cannabis Grow Pharma's Links: https://linktr.ee/grow_pharma Grow Group's Links: https://growgroup.komi.io/ Follow Alex: https://linktr.ee/alexfrasercan...

    1h 8m

  7. 02/18/2025

    S2 E13- Cannabis Aquaponics Using Salmon (And More!) with Kayla Mann- CFO of Cake & Caviar/Habitat

    In this especially unique episode, we spoke to Kayla Mann who is the Chief Financial Officer of Cake & Caviar and Habitat.  If you're interested in running a cannabis cultivation business, unique growing practises, and the inner workings of business finance, make sure to keep watching. Covering topics such as.... - The day-to-day life of a CFO & Kayla's multifaceted role - Habitat's background - Growing cannabis using fish and aquaponics - Cannabis genetics and breeding  - The importance of building a strong team  And much much more... To learn more about Habitat, please visit: https://www.habitat.life/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis. Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of Cannabis Grow Pharma's Links: https://linktr.ee/grow_pharma Grow Group's Links: https://growgroup.komi.io/ Follow Alex: https://linktr.ee/alexfrasercan...

    40 min

  8. 01/29/2025

    S2 E12- Your Rights as a UK Medical Cannabis Patient: Rob Jappie of Fieldfisher LLP

    In this episode, Alex speaks to cannabis regulatory specialist Robert Jappie who is a Partner of law firm Fieldfisher LLP. Robert specialises in emerging life sciences industries and is recognised as a leading legal expert in progressive areas of regulation, such as medical cannabis, CBD consumer products, and food-technology. He began his career as a criminal defence lawyer and chose to focus on cannabis regulation five years ago. Find out more about him at: https://www.fieldfisher.com/en/people... Discussing a range of topics including: • How Rob specialised in cannabis regulation • Driving and prescriptions • How to handle work, housing associations, and neighbours • The "Release My Meds" campaign (see below) ...and much much more. If you're a prescribed medical cannabis patient and have had a concerning interaction with the police, please get in contact with Release My Meds: https://www.release.org.uk/medical-ca... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis. Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of Cannabis Grow Pharma's Links: https://linktr.ee/grow_pharma Grow Group's Links: https://growgroup.komi.io/ Follow Alex: https://linktr.ee/alexfrasercan...

    45 min
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Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis.Grow Conversations is a podcast from Grow Group UK, 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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  • Creator
    Grow Conversations
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
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