Grow Conversations

Grow Conversations

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
6d ago
Medical Cannabis Goes Global - Michael Sassano of SOMAÍ reflects on UK launch - GC S2E7
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 markets.SOMAÍ recently announced partnerships with Grow Pharma for UK distribution of the most differentiated cannabinoid-containing product portfolio, with the first product line launching in May 2024: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/...Find out more about SOMAÍ at https://somaipharma.eu/Discussing a range of topics including: • Michaels background setting up medical cannabis cultivation facilities in the US. • The SOMAÍ product pipeline • Medical vs recreational cannabis - the CEO's perspective.  • Developments n German and USA cannabis legislation.  • The nuanced differences between different medical cannabis markets internationally (UK, Germany, Australia and North America). ...and much much more.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis.Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of CannabisGrow Pharma's Links: https://linktr.ee/grow_pharmaGrow Group's Links: https://growgroup.komi.io/Follow Alex: https://linktr.ee/alexfrasercan...
Women’s Health & Medical Cannabis – Shauna Levy, Founder of Madge and Mercer - GC Podcast S2 E4
Mar 8 2024
Women’s Health & Medical Cannabis – Shauna Levy, Founder of Madge and Mercer - GC Podcast S2 E4
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. 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---Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis.Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of Cannabishttps://growgroup.komi.io/https://www.facebook.com/GrowPharmaUK/https://twitter.com/growpharmauk?lang=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/growpharmauk/?originalSubdomain=ukStay tuned for the next episode coming soon!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis.Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of CannabisGrow Pharma's Links: https://linktr.ee/grow_pharmaGrow Group's Links: https://growgroup.komi.io/Follow Alex: https://linktr.ee/alexfrasercan...
S2E3: The Nurses role in UK Medical Cannabis – James Watson of Integro Clinics
Feb 23 2024
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  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis.Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of CannabisGrow Pharma's Links: https://linktr.ee/grow_pharmaGrow Group's Links: https://growgroup.komi.io/Follow Alex: https://linktr.ee/alexfrasercan...
S1E5: Medical Cannabis Experiences from the USA: Data and the Power of Patients - Dr Rosemary Mazanet, Columbia Care - Grow Conversations
Jul 25 2023
S1E5: Medical Cannabis Experiences from the USA: Data and the Power of Patients - Dr Rosemary Mazanet, Columbia Care - Grow Conversations
Alex speaks to Dr Rosemary Mazanet about her work with US-based producer of cannabis medicines Columbia Care. Dr Mazanet joined Columbia Care’s Scientific Advisory Board as Chair in 2015 and became Chief Scientific Officer in 2017. She has previously trained in Internal Medicine and Oncology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Dana Farber Cancer Institute before starting her industry career at Amgen in the early 1990s as the head of Clinical Research. She then moved to Oracle Partners LLC and has been a presence in public and private equity biotech and speciality pharma investments. Discussing a range of topics including- Producing cannabis medicines for the USA and Europe- Listening to patients to inform best practice in medicine development.- The value of real world data - "how much evidence is enough?"- Attitudes of American Doctors and medical institutionsAnd much much more...Find our more about Rosemary and Columbia Care at;ir.col-care.com/company-information/management-teamFollow Columbia Care on twitter.com/ColumbiaCareFollow Alex on www.twitter.com/AlexFraserCanna-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grow Conversations is your window into the world of medical cannabis.Brought to you by Grow Pharma - Unlocking the Medical Potential of CannabisGrow Pharma's Links: https://linktr.ee/grow_pharmaGrow Group's Links: https://growgroup.komi.io/Follow Alex: https://linktr.ee/alexfrasercan...