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Grow Conversations is a video 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.
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.
Cannabis' Role in Mental Health & Neurodiversity: With Prescribing Psychiatrist Dr Singh- GC S2E9
In this episode, Alex talks to Psychiatrist and leading UK medical cannabis prescriber Dr Niraj Singh.
Dr Niraj Singh is a Consultant Psychiatrist and specialises in Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry. He has extensive experience in treating adults with ADHD, mental illness associated with Autism, intellectual disabilities as well as other mental illnesses.
He works with multiple leading UK cannabis-prescribing clinics including Integro Medical Clinics and MAMEDICA.
Discussing a range of topics including...
• Stigma and misconceptions around cannabis & mental health
• Talking to your Doctor about illegal cannabis use
• Prescribing cannabis for ADHD, Autism, and other neurodiverse conditions
• How to boost your endocannabinoid System
• Treating the whole patient - holistic & personalised cannabis care
...and much much more.
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Dr Niraj Singh is a Consultant Psychiatrist and specialises in Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry. He has extensive experience in treating adults with ADHD, mental illness associated with Autism, intellectual disabilities as well as other mental illnesses.
He works with multiple leading UK cannabis-prescribing clinics including Integro Medical Clinics and MAMEDICA.
Discussing a range of topics including...
• Stigma and misconceptions around cannabis & mental health
• Talking to your Doctor about illegal cannabis use
• Prescribing cannabis for ADHD, Autism, and other neurodiverse conditions
• How to boost your endocannabinoid System
• Treating the whole patient - holistic & personalised cannabis care
...and much much more.
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Grow Pharma's Links: linktr.ee/grow_pharma
Grow Group's Links: growgroup.komi.io/
Follow Alex: linktr.ee/alexfrasercanna
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Medical Cannabis: Wider NHS Access & Clinical Trials- Melissa Sturgess, CEO of Ananda- GC S2E8
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Ananda is a publicly listed pharmaceutical company focused on the development of cannabinoid-based drugs for the treatment of a range of complex, chronic inflammatory pain conditions. Ananda’s team of seasoned, successful and driven entrepreneurs aim to deliver robust clinical trials in order to make their medicines available on the NHS. In this episode, CEO Melissa Sturgess unpacks Ananda’s pl...
Medical Cannabis Goes Global - Michael Sassano of SOMAÍ reflects on UK launch - GC S2E7
zhlédnutí 976Před 2 měsíci
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...
Medical Cannabis in International Athletics with Hellen Frost of Team GB - S2E6 Grow Conversations
zhlédnutí 230Před 3 měsíci
In this very special episode, Alex speaks to Team GB Power Lifter and medical cannabis patient Hellen Frost. Discussing... - Medical Cannabis in International sporting competition. - Mental health impacts of exercise and sport. - The complex world of doping regulations and international cannabis law. - And much more! Help Hellen compete in Austin, Texas: www.gofundme.com/f/hellen-represent-gb-a...
Cannabis for Mental Health - A Psychiatrist and a Patient Discuss their UK Cannabis Clinic - GC S2E5
zhlédnutí 1,9KPřed 4 měsíci
In this episode Alex talks to Psychiatrist Dr David Howells and medical cannabis patient Sam Ashton of Cannabis Clinic Cardiff (and special surprise guest Dexter the dog!) Husband and Wife, Sam and Dave founded and manage Cannabis Clinic Cardiff, a family-run business focusing on medical cannabis prescribing for psychiatric conditions. Discussing launching their clinic, prescribing decisions an...
Women’s Health & Medical Cannabis - Shauna Levy, Founder of Madge and Mercer - GC Podcast S2 E4
zhlédnutí 231Před 5 měsíci
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 mo...
The Nurse's Role in UK Medical Cannabis - James Watson of Integro Clinics - GC Podcast S2 E3
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 5 měsíci
The Nurse's Role in UK Medical Cannabis - James Watson of Integro Clinics - GC Podcast S2 E3
Discussing UK Medical Cannabis Clinics with MAMEDICA's Jon Robson - GC Podcast S2 E2
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Discussing UK Medical Cannabis Clinics with MAMEDICA's Jon Robson - GC Podcast S2 E2
Prescribing Cannabis for Pain - Dr Sunny Nayee of Integro Clinics
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Prescribing Cannabis for Pain - Dr Sunny Nayee of Integro Clinics
Advancing Medical Cannabis Through Real World Data With Calyx - Chad Walkeden, CEO of Ontracka
zhlédnutí 281Před 3 lety
Advancing Medical Cannabis Through Real World Data With Calyx - Chad Walkeden, CEO of Ontracka
Global Cannabis Pioneers Discuss UK and Europe - Don Perrott & Marianne Nielsen - Aurora Europe
zhlédnutí 535Před 3 lety
Global Cannabis Pioneers Discuss UK and Europe - Don Perrott & Marianne Nielsen - Aurora Europe
Running a UK Pharmacy Supplying Cannabis Medicines - Ashok Patel - CEO at IPS Pharma - GC08
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 3 lety
Running a UK Pharmacy Supplying Cannabis Medicines - Ashok Patel - CEO at IPS Pharma - GC08
How To Convince Doctors Who Are Against Cannabis? - Rosemary Mazanet, CSO of Columbia Care.
zhlédnutí 110Před 3 lety
How To Convince Doctors Who Are Against Cannabis? - Rosemary Mazanet, CSO of Columbia Care.
How Might we Improve Medical Cannabis For Patients? - Benjamin Langley, CEO of Grow Group. GCS 0604
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How Might we Improve Medical Cannabis For Patients? - Benjamin Langley, CEO of Grow Group. GCS 0604
Producing Pharmaceutical-Grade CBD in the UK - Dean Billington, COO of Brains Bioceuticals
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Producing Pharmaceutical-Grade CBD in the UK - Dean Billington, COO of Brains Bioceuticals
Managing a Medical Cannabis Company in the UK - Benjamin Langley, Founder & CEO of Grow Group - GC06
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Managing a Medical Cannabis Company in the UK - Benjamin Langley, Founder & CEO of Grow Group - GC06
Experiences from the USA: Data and the Power of Patients - Dr Rosemary Mazanet, Columbia Care -GC 05
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Experiences from the USA: Data and the Power of Patients - Dr Rosemary Mazanet, Columbia Care -GC 05
Endo-Cannabinoid Research in the UK - Dr Stephen Alexander PHD, Nottingham University - GC 04
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Endo-Cannabinoid Research in the UK - Dr Stephen Alexander PHD, Nottingham University - GC 04
The Role of GP's in Cannabis Medicines - Dr Leon Barron - GC 03
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The Role of GP's in Cannabis Medicines - Dr Leon Barron - GC 03
Experiences Prescribing Cannabis Medicines in Canada - Barbara Mainville MD - GC 02
zhlédnutí 310Před 4 lety
Experiences Prescribing Cannabis Medicines in Canada - Barbara Mainville MD - GC 02
Developing a Domestic UK Cannabis Market - Eric Bystrom, CEO of Cellen Therapeutics - GC 01
zhlédnutí 409Před 4 lety
Developing a Domestic UK Cannabis Market - Eric Bystrom, CEO of Cellen Therapeutics - GC 01
Oh i see, now it's got to be through do¢tor$. F**k the oath to Hyppocrate, lets make a dime on it after over a century of bigot medical demonization.
What an interesting conversation with a fantastic Doctor - "education is never ending", love that.
Love Dr Niraj❤
Ahh Dr Singh! took my first consultation at Integro! legend.
How did you find him in consultation?
@@growconversations420I was really nervous but he made it feel like such an informal chat - guy knows his stuff and could tell 👍
Got my first consultation with Dr Singh on the 16th, watching this has really easied my apprehension 😊
@@ljones6900 We are so glad to hear!
That was very interesting and very informative 👏❤
Of course.. he comes from the finance industry
Does anyone know how long you have to have been on the 2 medications required to apply? If just read it's at least 6 months the each med
It can vary. But long enough to have given them a chance to work essentially. Essentially is up to the Dr/Clinic that you are hoping will prescribe for you. Best to ask them what their expectations are on trialling other meds.
My man ive got a few others ive tried that youre goung to love based on your tier list, id nove them all down 1 tier and make an extra crap tier.... Then theres three or four strains that are absolutely out of this world available at the moment they may end up being your new number 1 ;) one of them is the cannopy kush mints. Hughly reccomend the curaleaf zookies is pretty good too
Fantastic interview and work 💚🙌
Thank you so much 😊
Great interview I watched one of their first CZcams podcasts when she was first talking about jazz buying us out and hoped that would open the market up for others. It hasn’t but hopefully this lady can change other women’s life who are in pain due to endo.
Thanks for the kind comments. Jazz are a giant. It'll take time for other companies to get to that scale. Fingers crossed for Ananda and the many others walking that path 💜🌱🙏
Great to hear things are being done
Fantastic interview. Melissa and her team sound incredibly focused and determined. I will be interested in following their progress. I know someone close to me who found plant medicine was very helpful in alleviating one of the discussed conditions.
James is the only reason I am still at integro sending positive energy legendary nurse
He is a star!
Shame after all of this the products have turned out to be garbage.. Somai Mac possibly the worst MC currently available
Some unexpected effects I've had from vaporizering the flower is appetite suppression where I can still enjoy food but don't suffer hunger in-between meals like I used to. A skin condition I've had for years on my hands that I think came from working with oil paint has now completely disappeared. Also and less tangible but I'm getting a lot of memory flashbacks all of a sudden that take me right back to childhood
Hi Duncan! Thank you for sharing your story. We recommend talking to your clinician or GP to get help with this :)
With all these new Grow flowers becoming available, I really hope they are going to be discounted for GAP patients ❗
Honestly the clinic is a joke, they only stock high margin product then opened there own pharmacy always have there over priced over dried black garlic. If you want the real stuff you have to pay a premium as they do t stock. The finance trader decided there was more money In pretending to be cheap take over and inw the old a disabled market. This is an unequal company and I have reported them to the CQC. They don't give a shit about health or health choices. They are trying to own the market. Well here the news you not the only show in town Kids.
Yeah you definitely don't want them fats and lipids, aka the actual medicine in Cannabis.. Legal Cannabis is a joke.
The vast majority of fats and lipids aren't terpenes. He's discussing these. Removing these compounds is an important part of creating extracts.
All of the uk medical bud is overpriced massively and doesn’t come close to homegrown.
Agree 100% I’m an experienced user for many years and dabbled a bit myself. What I received was a complete disappointment no visible trichomes, no flavour, funny stale smell and doesn’t do anything. I learned that they give you irradiated cannabis which destroys the trichomes and the terpenes. Which is why it did nothing. They should let people know about this. I guess inexperienced might not know what is good or not. I guess I will have to stick with so called criminals as there products are better and more reliable lol. Just let us grow our own!
But I do have to say each staff member I spoke with were very nice and polite. Which is always nice.
Not all flowers are irradiated. Worth trialling different brands and feeding back to your clinic so they can recommend things.
bring us hash
Brilliant interview Alex thank you looks very promising 🙏
Very kind 😌
MAMEDICA Don't believer the lies online (reedit) about them! They great
I have sle lupus and ADHD. Conventional medicines didn't work for me and at the time I failed in college because of it. I self medicated with cannabis from about 2011 which is when I stopped having flare ups. In the past lupus has affected my brain and kidneys which I have had chemo therapy for. Fast forward I've worked for a good few years but now I'm 31 and well looking after two active toddlers full time. Medical cannabis has changed my life because the stigma of it being illegal has gone and family members have accepted it now. I don't take any other medication other than my medical cannabis and from having serious brain involvement and bad flare ups and being in and out of hospital and having no flare ups or hospital visits in 13 years shows it works to me.
That's fantastic. Thanks for sharing. So happy you're experiencing a better quality of life 😊💜🙏🌱
Can we get some good affordable flower on Project 21 please
We're always working on enabling access for patients on low incomes. Are you aware of our Grow Access Project via Integro Clinics? It offers lower costs on clinic fees and certain medicines.
@@growconversations420 We was told SOMAI would be P21 But I did like the Grow Vanilla Ice at £5.50
Please please be as good as you appear!! Its really really needed!!
Excellent interview. I found it very informative and exciting for the UK market and beyond.
So happy to hear you enjoyed the episode. We're excited to be working with Somai and helping make this UK MC market all it can be!
Never heard of Sonai until watching this vid... Checked you out on Medbud... I'm looking forward to trying out your MAC when it becomes available, (apparently at the end of May). Nice to see that it's going to be non-irradiated, and appearing to keeping the price reasonable too. Hoping your vape carts are going to come in at a good price too for the medical user, as they're way overpriced at the moment in the UK compared to Canada/USA, at least 3 times the price...
The vape carts price is criminal! Hope these people manage to retain some terps in the bud. I guess it's the moisture content regs as well as the irradiation process that messes up the flavour.
@@triptwo425it’s the fact that non of the medical is cured. It’s picked dried packaged and posted. No curing takes place to retain the terps at any stage.
We hear you on cartridge prices. Working on it. Thanks for the kinds comments.
Cultivators of prescription cannabis definitely do cure their product. We're always discussing ways to preserve the quality and terpenes of flower medicines with the growers we work with.
Looking forward to there Mac oil and flower at IPS
Will it only be at IPS pharmacy?
@@triptwo425 yeah there the importer but you can order it at your pharmacy and they will order it from IPS for you.
Did you get any Somai Medicines yet?
Nice X-Files mug
Haha, well spotted! I'm a die-hard fan. Got a favourite episode? I love the "monster of the week" episodes, but also love me some alien stuff... Oh and whenever Krycek turns up 😂
Drews doctor lol thinks he knows everything when he tried to interview drew is sharing he tried pushing on him the fact hes abusing it i dont like him i am a patient my self and my doctor is way more friendly and doesn't ask me bait questions
One if you is a trained specialist, and the other one is some random Internet guy....I wonder who actually knows what they're talking about? 🤔 😂
Glad you're happy with your doctor. Although I think Dr Howells is a fantastic clinician and a genuine asset to the space.
What a wonderful human being! Have so enjoyed hearing your story! I wish you the very best...at 65 years I'm just about to go on my own medical cannabis story. You are a true inspiration!
Such kind words, thanks for sharing, 😊🙏
Lovely lady! Good luck! 😊
Just got the new 3 grow flowers today and they are the best flowers yet!!
Yaaaas! Glad you're happy. Which two do you mean?
Sorry 3* 😅
They need to go on talk shows on TV like this Morning etc.i think that would be such a good starting point.xx
I'd be watching!
Does anyone know about the Endocannabinoid Testing kit.
Not sure what you're referring to?
Love the dog xx
How could you not?! 😅😂💜
Really good conversation Alex
Very kind 😊
I'm with curaleaf (previously sapphire). Getting 50g a month split into indica and sativa and have been given reasonable freedom to select strains and try a variety to find what works best. Is there any reason I should be considering a switch to mamedica or any other clinic or are they all pretty similar? 😊
If you're satisfied where you are, don't think there's huge need to move. If it ain't broke...
❤ Mamedica. Saved my life.
That's amazing 👏
I have my first consultation this week. Anyoen got any tips for what is the best weed to order? Thanks.
Hopefully your doctor is able to advise here 🙏🌱💜
Core , wow the dude , I recognise the voice from the Drew video with the weed doctor, he looks so different now , Keep up the good work guys much appreciated as it helped with my first consultation with my clinic. On what to expect.
Very kind, thanks 🙏
Do you want to know how Cannabis has helped me?
Sure! Do tell 😊
@@growconversations420 in person or?
@@growconversations420 it's a long story basically I managed to well reduce my affects of Retardism due to a head injury when I used cannabis I smoked it and I would slow down temporarily then speed back up cause input equals output there's more to it though and I think people should be aware of it, like anything it can be dangerous if you don't know how to use it
great video
Thank you Leo! Very kind
i would challenge the hard & fast statement around the unsuitability of cannabis medicines where its shown to negatively impact one's finances, work and relationships when that has manifested in a cost prohibitive and stigmatising environment. Without cost prohibition and alonside both external and internalised stigma, would use remain problematic? Just a thought! I enjoyed the conversation guys, well done.
overall ive got to say this was a really thoughtful and constructive conversation. Awareness & acceptance - absolutely!
Folks! I found the video the most compelling watch. The detail is impressive and Sam's testimony of suffering with Crohn's disease and subsequent benefit from treatment with cannabis is most helpful. The detail is impressive and I haven't heard a psychiatrist speak so well. Ever! Stay well all!
Great episode Alex 👏 so many people don't know the benefits of some cannabis to ones mental health so it's great to see an episode dedicated on it, well done yet again😁
and I would just like to say that throughout the video I just thought that Sam and Dave come across as such wonderful people and that I could definitely see myself opening up to Dr Dave if I were using my medical cannabis specifically for my mental health but I'm primarily for pain but helping my pain helps my mental health. But I can just feel that opening up to Dr Dave would be so easy to do as he comes across as so trusting which is vital. A bit like how Dr Nayee from Integro comes across as well. Thanks for taking the time to highlight how cannabis can be used successfully in many cases, as a treatment for mental health which I bet a lot of people wouldn't think that it would and yes it isn't for everyone which you did say. Thanks for taking the time in doing this episode with the wonderful Alex Fraser!! Very much enjoyed this video - one of the best episodes imho
Thanks so much, that's really kind. Two of the very best doctors there with Dr Howells and Dr Nayee. Its so important to talk about the benefits to mental health. Interestingly I've an episode lined up with another psychiatric prescriber coming in the next few weeks 👀
Hello Dexter!
Dexter says "woof!"
Why do I have to ask for a refund when I have been refused your help, and then be fobbed off by your staff with a list of poor excuses, I want my £150 back Jon robson, I shouldn’t have to ask! You’re a disgrace.
MaMedica are a disgrace, their service is pitiful and hopefully your able to find a better suited clinic like I did
No I’m not bothering again, I’ll just grow my own. I can grow better stuff than they can supply anyway.
@@markvincent2241 Good for you mark, shame this whole "legal" market is flawed even by the price is ridiculous threw-out the market. Hope you do well and wish you all the best. One of the best turns in my life was doing it myself with the help of knowledge threw different people. suffer from crohn's & colitis & family with MS & arthritis, best move i ever made. All the best on your journey.
I strongly disagree guys. Mamedica have been nothing but nice to me. Can I ask what the problem was?
Integro is a 5 star clinic. Dr sunny and nurse James are awesome. They are the onky ones I've had the pleasure of speaking with so far.
Thanks for the kind words. I know Sunny and James will appreciate that. Have you checked out my interview with James?
So.. a couple of months ago my dad passed away in Manchester (I live in exeter Devon) 2 weeks before my script was due. I was informed by my dad’s landlord that I had 5 weeks to empty a 4 bed house shed garage ect that my dad has lived in for over 40yrs! I called intego worried that I won’t be home for my script in 2 weeks end explained the situation. Without haste I was given an appointment with James a hr later. I have never met a more compassionate person within any healthcare system I have been involved with ever! He pushed a script through early so I could take 5 weeks of meds away with me so I didn’t need to worry. He also offered for me to call him any time just for a chat if I’m finding things hard with what’s happend! Never ever would you be offered that from a GP it’s this experience I have had that’s made me believe that James is not only vital to integro but also to patents. I have been with integro since swapping from my old clinic over a year ago and I regret not being with them from the get go. It’s been so nice to have someone on the other end of the phone or email that GIVES A SHIT. I hope integro realise how valuable this man is.
Nurse James is the best HCP i have EVER met. Thankyou, from the bottom of my heart for your incredible service. Seeing this has brought the upmost respect for you and all you do. Look at these comments!! so many people singing your praises. thankyou, again, for everything you do. for the care you show each and every one of your patients. forever going above and beyond. Forever a privilege to be under your care James
That's so kind, I'm going to direct James to the comments so he can read what you guys are saying! It's lovely to see that he's so appreciated for the fantastic clinician he is!