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.

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 [email protected].

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.

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.

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.

This episode explains GROW's literature process: how leaders write and present leadership papers at leadership meetings, how a scribe and branch literature team review submissions, and how standout papers are discussed and voted on at leadership days to become part of branch or national program literature.

Listeners are encouraged to contribute ideas for personal development and mental health recovery; selected papers can become routine readings in groups or be published nationally, helping the GROW program evolve over time.

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.

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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.

Hosts Dave and Daryl welcome listeners to Episode 17 of the 2D's Grow podcast.

The episode focuses on community observers in weekly Grow groups — what they are, etiquette, and proposed guidelines — plus an overview of the Growing Resilience short course and how it supports people during stressful times.

They also recap Grow's outreach at the Mental Health Australia Expo and tease a history segment coming next week.

Hosts Dave and Daryl catch up in Episode 16 with updates on a recent podcast publishing delay, Grow’s accreditation audit success, and expanding international listeners. They discuss the Get Growing school program, fundraising through Red Faces, and the positive reception of the new Blue Book—especially expanded guidance on healthy relationships and codependency.

The episode also spotlights staff growth in WA, welcomes new Queensland program worker Janelle, and previews upcoming segments like a Blue Book Focus topic and Dave’s Storytime History.