Grow - 2 D’s Weekly News and Discussions Channel

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A weekly catch- up with Grow Community Mental Health and Wellbeing news, events and brief discussions on Grow Program Topics. Includes interviews and listener questions and feedback and Dave's famous 'Story Time' snippets of Grow's history

  1. May 18

    2 D's Grow Podcast - Episode 25: Grow News, Training on offer

    Hosts Dave and Daryl share news from the Grow community, highlight the Stories of Hope channel and program training, and celebrate rising listener numbers. They also chat about personal updates (renovations and golf), upcoming organiser/recorder training, op‑shop volunteering, leadership literature reviews, and the upcoming "Illuminating Hope, Inclusion and Connection" conference. Contact details and a call for local Grow news and questions are provided at the end of the episode.

    22 min

  2. May 11

    2D's Grow Podcast - Episode 24: Stats, New Channels & Grow News

    Hosts Dave and Daryl discuss episode highlights: a 50% increase in downloads, listeners in 27 countries, a new Program Training & Resources channel, and tips for starting and running both in-person and online Grow groups. They also share a historical look at why Grow chose the “Recovery” name, announce a presentation at the THEMHS mental health conference, and invite listener questions and feedback.

    25 min

  3. May 3

    2D's Grow Podcast - Episode 23: Grow literature updates coming, training for Group Organisers

    The episode covers Grow updates: a new Program Training & Resources podcast channel with uploaded episodes, an upcoming review of core readings (the "blue" and "green" books now on Kindle), Group organiser and Recorder training weekends, and a South Australian 'Red Faces' fundraiser supporting Youth Get Growing Groups. Listeners are invited to subscribe and send local Grow news via the Grow website or to davemaca@hotmail.com.

    23 min

  4. Apr 26

    2D's Grow Podcast - Episode22: How GROW Reaches Hospital Patients

    Episode 22 of the 2D's Grow podcast covers recent community weekends, rising listenership around the world (notably Vietnam, the U.S. and Australia), and a detailed discussion on GROW hospital orientations. Hosts Dave and Daryl share a personal story about the impact of hospital visits, explain how orientations work, why staff relationships matter, and encourage organisers, recorders and listeners to get involved.

    21 min

  5. Apr 19

    2D's Grow Podcast - Episode 21: Major Rehab Expansion - Ross attends a community weekend

    Hosts Dave and Daryl share Grow news including a major residential rehab expansion in northern New South Wales, a planned podcast feed rename, and strong growth in listeners and downloads. The episode also features guest Ross talking about the value of community weekends, how camps build friendships and reduce isolation, and practical ways Grow supports recovery.

    28 min

  6. Apr 13

    2 D's Grow Podcast - Episode 20: Submitting Leadership papers, Recovery to Grow name change story

    Hosts Dave and Daryl bring Episode 20 of the 2D's Grow podcast, sharing community updates, growing international listenership, and the importance of peer-written literature and leadership meetings in the Grow recovery program. They explain the origin of the name Grow, encourage members to submit papers and stay connected to local groups, and emphasise how sharing personal stories supports recovery and builds hope for others.

    19 min

  7. Mar 29

    2 D's Grow Podcast - Episode 19: Welcome to Grow & Community Wins (Ep.19)

    Episode 19 of the 2D's Grow podcast covers GROW's expanding global reach (welcome Brazil), the ongoing prison and transition peer-support groups, and recent local grant wins helping regional meetings. The hosts also explain the "Welcome to GROW" orientation sessions, discuss venue funding and donations, tease a history segment for the next episode, and remind listeners to stay connected over Easter. For questions or local news, contact davemaca at hotmail.com.

    16 min

  8. Mar 22

    2 D's Grow Podcast - Episode 18: History Spotlight — Albert Lacey & New Commitment

    Episode 18 of the 2D's Grow Podcast with hosts Dave and Daryl: community updates, and a deep dive into GROW's history featuring Dr. Albert Lacey and the founding principles that shaped the organisation. Also covered: the expanded GROW Commitment and group method clarifications, a call for listener feedback, and contact details for sharing local Grow news.

    21 min
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A weekly catch- up with Grow Community Mental Health and Wellbeing news, events and brief discussions on Grow Program Topics. Includes interviews and listener questions and feedback and Dave's famous 'Story Time' snippets of Grow's history

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