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]

* Buy Me A Coffee/AusCannaPodcast

Where to find Jessica:

* The Green Room Hydro Website

* @TheGreenRoom_Hydro on Instagram

* The Green Room Hydroponics and Organics on Facebook

* @TheGreenRoomHydro in TikTok

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]

* Buy Me A Coffee/AusCannaPodcast

Where to find Alice:

* @_aliceinendoland on Instagram

Show Notes:

* Let Patients Drive Campaign

Episode Description:

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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:

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

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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]

* Buy Me A Coffee/AusCannaPodcast

Where to find Lisa:

* Astrid Dispensary Website

* Astrid Dispensary on Instagram

* Astrid Dispensary on Facebook

* Astrid Advocates Website

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]

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]

* Buy Me A Coffee/AusCannaPodcast

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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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:

* 420 arrests in Melbourne (3:30)

* Dolphins and Alternaleaf (5:25)

* Thailand’s Cannabis U-Turn (7:30)

* Paid Prescribing (11:00)

* Delayed Driving Trial (14:40)

* Enemies of legalisation (17:00)

* US rescheduling cannabis? (20:30)

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]

In this podcast, I'm chatting with Genevieve Newton, the Head Grower extraordinaire at Stewart Farms, who is making waves and blazing trails in the cannabis scene. Her fire for cultivating top-notch, award-winning medicinal cannabis is evident in every move she makes, most of which she openly shares on various social media platforms.

We cover a lot of topics in this episode including:

* Who is Genevieve?

* Navigating stigmas around cannabis

* What sparked the idea to start growing cannabis?

* Thoughts around home grow

* Genevieve’s breeding heroes

* Toxicity within the industry and feeling the need to lead two different lives

* The most common educational issues with medicinal cannabis

* Terpene science for better outcomes

* Eureka moments while growing

* Indoor vs Outdoor growing advantages and disadvantages

* Integrated Pest Management

* Good Manufacturing Practice

* Thoughts around irradiation

* Britney dies, so that bananas can rise

Where to find Genevieve:

* Genevieve Newton on Linkedin

* @missnewtygrows on Instagram

* @genevieveeatsweed6967 on Youtube

Where to find me:

* @AusCannaReviews on SubStack

* @AusCannaReviews on Instagram

* @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X

* Email [email protected]

* Buy Me A Coffee/AusCannaPodcast

Other amazing women on Instagram providing kick-ass content:

* Miss Rad Reefer

* Riley (Cannabichem)

* Miyabe Shields

In this podcast, I chat with Collecting Terps an Australian medicinal cannabis patient and avid flower reviewer. The conversation is raw and real between two patients as we discuss the flaws within the system and things we wish we could improve.

We cover a lot of topics in this episode including:

* His personal story and why he started his Instagram

* How he does his reviews

* Black Market vs Medical Market

* Instagram pushback and the importance of backing up your information

* Clinics/Scripts/Out of Stock

* The cost of cannabis

* Black Market behaviour

* More Aussie-grown flower

* Harsh comedowns

Where to find Collecting Terps:

* @CollectingTerps on Instagram

Where to find me:

* @AusCannaReviews on SubStack

* @AusCannaReviews on Instagram

* @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X

* Email [email protected]

* Buy Me A Coffee/AusCannaPodcast

Episode Description

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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:

* What’s New (0:30)

* Contaminated Cannabis Imports (2:00)

* Vaping Discrimination (4:00)

* Boring Stoners (5:00)

* False Positives on Roadside Tests (7:30)

* Cognitive Decline (10:30)

* Women in Weed (12:00)

* Tolerance Breaks Revisited (14:30)

* Cannabis Gatekeeping (19:00)

* What’s Happening (27:30)

New Stories:

Imported medicinal cannabis sold without testing for Australian standards, industry warns. (ABC Central Victoria)

Epilepsy patient Khali Peek calls for exemptions for medicinal cannabis in smoke-free areas (ABC Radio Brisbane)

Like Germany, the UK should legalise weed – but I wish we could criminalise boring stoners (Independent)

Adelaide driver disputes loss of licence following drug test proving he was not under the influence (ABC Adelaide)

Cannabis Use Linked to Lower Dementia Risk (Neuroscience News)

Having women in leadership roles isn’t just good for business – it’s good for patients too (Cannabiz)

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@AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X

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