The AusCannaPodcast

In this special On The Road episode recorded in Melbourne, I sit down with Adam Isaac Miller, a pioneer in the Australian cannabis industry. With nearly a decade of experience, Adam has been a key figure in educating individuals and organizations about the ever-evolving cannabis market. He’s also the founder of Insiders Extract, a popular cannabis newsletter with over 12,000 subscribers.

We dive deep into Adam’s lifelong connection with cannabis, how the plant has shaped his life even before birth, and how his relationship with it has evolved over the years. Together, we explore cannabis diversity, how to navigate conversations with outdated misconceptions, and why cannabis should be considered a first-line treatment. Adam also shares his thoughts on the advantages of the medical cannabis route, the power of journaling, and emerging worldwide trends in cannabis.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation, packed with valuable perspectives on cannabis as a growing industry and as a powerful tool for patients.

In this episode, we cover a lot of topics including:

* Rapid Fire

* Who is Adam Isaac Miller

* How cannabis has always been a part of his life, even before he was born

* How one’s relationship with cannabis changes over the years

* Cannabis diversity

* How to navigate cannabis conversations with outdated misconceptions

* Cannabis as a first-line treatment

* You don’t know until you try

* The power of journaling

* How big is the cannabis market

* The long wait for a regulated market

* Laredo tangent

* Emerging worldwide trends

* Experiences with CBN

* Canadian cannabis vs Australian cannabis vs American cannabis

* The advantage of going medical

* Insiders Extract Newsletter

* The importance of having a rotation and a 6th man

* Adam’s call to action

Show Notes:

* Adam’s Website and Newsletter

Where to find Adam:

* Adam on LinkedIn

* @insight_adam on Instagram

Where to find me:

* @AusCannaReviews on SubStack

* @AusCannaReviews on Instagram

* @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X

* Email [email protected]

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The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what’s happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world. 

In this episode:

Ukraine legalises medicinal cannabis (2:40)

Offensive odours (4:30)

Dispensed founder banned (7:00)

Is weed causing a booze sales slump? (13:00)

Fiona Patten Returns (15:30)

Singapore man frames wife with cannabis (17:45)

Child and teen use drops in the US (19:40)

Cannabis aromas: more than terpenes (22:15)

RIP nano-emulsions (24:20)

What’s Up? (31:50)

Show Notes:

Get $10 off accessories with the code ‘CATCHUP’ at giveandtoke.com.au

Where to find Christina:

@AusCannaReviews on SubStack, Instagram and Twitter/X

Email [email protected]

Where to find Paul:

Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au

Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram

Email [email protected]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit auscannareviews.substack.com

In Season 2, Episode 3 of the AusCannaPodcast I sit down with Eric Chan the Chief Operating Officer at Cannabis Warehouse. Born and raised in Melbourne to immigrant parents from Hong Kong Eric seemed destined to follow a traditional corporate path until the birth of his first child at 26 shifted his focus towards healthcare. Along with the team at Cannabis Warehouse Eric has played a pivotal role in bringing the AMCA’s Compassionate Access Scheme AKA the “COMPASS Program” to life. With a passion for building a stronger medicinal cannabis framework, Eric envisions a future where Australia leads the world in integrating both legacy and medical cannabis industries.

In this episode, we cover a lot of topics including:

* Rapid Fire

* Who is Eric Chan and how becoming a father changed his life path

* Meeting Dima Gouralnik leads to Cannabis Warehouse

* COMPASS Program's humble beginnings

* The power of collaboration

* Challenges during the 6-month pilot phase

* Launching into phase 1

* How to apply for the COMPASS Program

* Assessment process/Different levels of access

* Risk mitigation/Managing expectations

* Success stories

* Long-term goals of the COMPASS program

* How the COMPASS Program is helping break the stigma and shoutouts to the OnTracka team

* Remembering your “why”

* Being on the right side of history

* Eric’s call to action

Show Notes:

* Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association (AMCA) COMPASS Program Website

* OnTracka Website

Where to find Eric:

* Cannabis Warehouse Website

* Email [email protected]

Where to find me:

* @AusCannaReviews on SubStack

* @AusCannaReviews on Instagram

* @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X

* Email [email protected]

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This episode was recorded live at Mull Cafe in St. Kilda on Saturday 24th August. The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what’s happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world.

In this episode:

Teens and Gummies (1:00)

Online Dealers (3:40)

Jersey cops fired for smoking (5:10)

Australian Exports (6:30)

Victoria Compassion Club fined $3.2m (8:00)

Philippines legalisation? (10:15)

Eric Chan talks compassionate access (11:45)

Live Quiz (26:30)

Hot Tokes (30:35)

What’s Up? (33:00)

Show Notes:

Learn more about Compass at www.ausmca.org

Shop Give & Toke accessories at giveandtoke.com.au - use ‘CATCHUP’ at checkout for $10 off your purchase.

Where to find Christina:

@AusCannaReviews on SubStack, Instagram and Twitter/X

Email [email protected]

Where to find Paul:

Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au

Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram

Email [email protected]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit auscannareviews.substack.com

In Season 2, Episode 2 of the AusCannaPodcast, I sit down with Jessica Peros, co-owner of The Green Room Hydro, one of the East Coast’s largest hydroponic retailers.

Tune in for an insightful conversation filled with personal stories and professional insights. And remember, if you have rapid-fire questions, email them in for a chance to get a shout-out and an AusCanna sticker pack!

In this episode, we cover a lot of topics including:

* Rapid Fire

* Who is Jessica Peros?

* Her journey into the cannabis industry and how The Green Room Hydro came to be

* How does she see the relationship between the green (legacy) market and legal cannabis industries evolving?

* The power of CBD

* What are some emerging trends she’s seeing with patients and doctors?

* Edibles and Concentrates

* Experiences, Expectations, Education

* How she speaks to her children about cannabis

* Being her authentic self and motherhood

* Women and Cannabis

* Jessica’s Call to Action

Where to find me:

* @AusCannaReviews on SubStack

* @AusCannaReviews on Instagram

* @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X

* Email [email protected]

Where to find Jessica:

* The Green Room Hydro Website

* @TheGreenRoom_Hydro on Instagram

* The Green Room Hydroponics and Organics on Facebook

* @TheGreenRoomHydro in TikTok

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit auscannareviews.substack.com

In the Season 2 premiere of the AusCannaPodcast, I sit down with the incredible Alice Davy. Alice, a neurodivergent single mother of two young boys, navigates life with stage 4 Endometriosis and Multiple Sclerosis while being a fervent advocate for cannabis reform and women’s and children’s health. As an active member of the Let Patients Drive campaign in Victoria, she works tirelessly to address the impact of current driving laws on medicinal cannabis patients.

In this episode, we cover a lot of topics including:

* Rapid Fire Questions

* Who is Alice Davy?

* Saying yes to being an advocate

* Let Patients Drive Campaign

* When did she realize medicinal cannabis was working for her?

* Price of Cannabis

* Accessibility and setbacks

* How do we bring change? Raise awareness?

* There’s room for everyone, being open to constructive conversations

* How to handle the hate and where to put your energy

* balance and boundaries over time

* Sports (being active) and its impact on mental health

* Alice’s Call to Action

Where to find me:

* @AusCannaReviews on SubStack

* @AusCannaReviews on Instagram

* @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X

* Email [email protected]

Where to find Alice:

* @_aliceinendoland on Instagram

Show Notes:

* Let Patients Drive Campaign

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Episode Description:

Shop Give & Toke accessories at giveandtoke.com.au - use ‘CATCHUP’ at checkout for $10 off your purchase.

The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what’s happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world. 

In this episode:

Quick Thailand Update (0:40)

Stronger regulations on Australian Cannabis (1:35)

Snoop Dogg’s Dispensary (9:10)

$42 Million Raid in Queensland (11:35)

Labour Youth push for legalisation in NSW (13:40)

It’s Science: CBG (17:30)

It’s Science: Arthritis (19:00)

Compassionate Access (21:15)

Celebrity Weed (23:40)

What’s Up? (25:30)

Where to find:

@AusCannaReviews on SubStack, Instagram and Twitter/X

Email [email protected]

Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au

Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram

Email [email protected]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit auscannareviews.substack.com

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Nguyen, an Australian-trained pharmacist and visionary founder and CEO of Astrid, Australia’s first boutique female-led dispensary specializing in medicinal cannabis, with a mission to destigmatize cannabis and provide patient-focused care.

Under Lisa’s leadership, Astrid has become a multi-award-winning dispensary, recognized by the Australian Cannabis Awards, Melbourne Design Awards, and Cannabiz. Lisa herself has been honoured as Australia’s most Trailblazing Pharmacist and a CommBank Young Hero. Beyond Astrid, she is passionate about cannabinoid education and research, collaborating with various organizations and serving as an advisor for several research projects.

In this episode, we cover a lot of topics including:

* Rapid Fire

* Who is Lisa Nguyen?

* How did she get started in plant medicine?

* What sparked the idea for Astrid?

* How did she manage to navigate the regulatory landscape when starting Astrid?

* How does she see the relationship between plant-based medicine and pharmaceuticals evolving?

* What’s her approach to managing patient expectations?

* How does she address scepticism from traditional healthcare providers?

* Success stories from patients that stand out to her

* Driving Forward Campaign

* Driving laws and how she feels about them post-campaign

* Anti Stoner Campaign

* What’s next for Lisa and Astrid?

Where to find me:

* @AusCannaReviews on SubStack

* @AusCannaReviews on Instagram

* @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X

* Email [email protected]

Where to find Lisa:

* Astrid Dispensary Website

* Astrid Dispensary on Instagram

* Astrid Dispensary on Facebook

* Astrid Advocates Website

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit auscannareviews.substack.com

Episode Description

Shop Give & Toke accessories at giveandtoke.com.au - use ‘CATCHUP’ at checkout for $4.20 off your purchase.

The Catch-Up is a collaboration between Give and Toke and AusCannaReviews. Paul and Christina come together monthly to explore what’s happening in Cannabis in Australia and around the world. 

In this episode:

Aus Senate rejects adult use cannabis (0:30)

South Africa Legalises (2:30)

Jamie Rickord bails (4:30)

An eye on Thailand (8:45)

German Police’s pro-cannabis plea (10:00)

Cannabis legality around Australia  (13:00)

Hot Tokes (23:00)

What’s Up (25:00)

Where to find Christina:

@AusCannaReviews on SubStack, Instagram and Twitter/X

Email [email protected]

Where to find Paul:

Visit www.giveandtoke.com.au

Follow @giveandtoke on Instagram

Email [email protected]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit auscannareviews.substack.com

In this compelling episode, I sit down with Alex Mitchell, the inspiring host of the Invisible Iconic Podcast and the innovative Founder of Invisible Iconic and Endo Circle. These two impactful small businesses are dedicated to providing educational resources and events for those dealing with chronic illnesses.

Alex opens up about her journey, shedding light on her four-year experience as a legal medical cannabis patient. Alex's story is nothing short of inspiring, from her battles and victories with chronic illnesses to steering businesses that create a positive impact.

We cover a lot of topics in this episode including:

* Who is Alex?

* When did she start to realize cannabis was helping her medicinally?

* What’s an average day for her like with chronic illness?

* Getting her quality of life back

* The biggest misconception about being a medicinal cannabis patient

* Cannabis as a tool, not a cure

* Family acceptance

* Where did the name “Invisible Iconic” come from?

* What sparked the idea of the Invisible Iconic Podcast?

* What are some of her favourite podcasts?

* Endo Webinars and what’s to come

* Endo Circle Support Group

* Endo Sister Support Sessions

Where to find me:

* @AusCannaReviews on SubStack

* @AusCannaReviews on Instagram

* @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X

* Email [email protected]

Where to find Alex:

* @invisibleconic on Instagram

* @invisiblecanna on Instagram

* invisibleiconic.com 

Show Notes:

EVENTS:

VIRTUAL ENDO CIRCLE - 'Not Endo: Comorbidities & Multidisciplinary Care', Saturday 15 June on Zoom

SYDNEY ENDO CIRCLE - 'Self-Advocacy: How to talk to your doctor without being gaslit' - Monday 17 June at Crosstalk Records, Leichardt AND virtual on Zoom by Buymeacoffee donation 

WEBINAR RE-RUN - 'Not Endo: Comorbidities & Multidisciplinary Care', 29 June

CANNA RESOURCES:

The Scratch & Sniff Book of Weed 

ENDO RESOURCES:

Good Girl, Bad Period: Breaking the Silence on Misogyny and Gaslighting through the Lens of Endometriosis by Silvia Young featuring two interviews with Alexandra Mitchell 

The ABCs of Extrapelvic Endo by Extrapelvic Not Rare 

THE INVISIBLE ICONIC PODCAST:

Episode Catalogue

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