AltMed: Cannabis and Alternative Medicine Podcast: Recent Episodes
Andrew Dowling and Mitch Kurz
In this week's podcast we chat with Sean Maloney, Legal Counsel and Commercial Manager of MediCann Health, about:
- ASX continuous disclosure obligations
- Use of ASX announcements to advertise medicinal cannabis products and also bury bad news
- Current state of advertising enforcement against medicinal cannabis companies.
MediCann Health:
https://www.medicannhealth.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au
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In this week's podcast we chat with Michael Sassano, CEO and Founder at Somai Pharmaceuticals about:
- Cannabis across the globe
- Cannabis Mergers and Acquisitions
- EU-GMP and vertical integration
- Cannabis extracts
- Pharmaceutical cannabis products
Somai Pharmaceuticals: https://somaipharma.eu/
AltMed: https://altmed.com.au/
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In this week's podcast we chat with Panapa Ehau and Porou Tawhiwhirangi, Founder and Head Grower at Rua Bioscience about:
- Medical cannabis in New Zealand
- NZ cannabis genetics
- Demographics and cannabis
- NZ cannabis history
Rua Bioscience:
https://www.ruabio.com/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this week's podcast we chat with Lisa Varley, CEO of The Entourage Effect, about:
- Cannabis registration
- Distribution vs product strategy
- Cannabis company success and pitfalls
- Cannabis market crowding
The Entourage Effect
https://theentourageeffect.com.au/
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this week's podcast we chat with Craig Frawley, Compounding Pharmacist at My Compounder, about:
- Compounding Cannabis
- Early days of cannabis dispensing
- The Pharmacy legislation
- Cannabis compounds and emerging science
- Veterinary cannabis products
- The first MDMA script in Australia
My Compounder
https://mycompounder.com.au/
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this week's podcast we chat with Dr Zaina Cheema about:
- How doctors should be dosing medical cannabis
- Challenges doctors face when dealing with the Department of Veteran Affairs for veteran patients
- Tips for staying mentally healthy (spoiler: eat well and sleep well!)
- Preventative medicine and current trends in medicine regarding
- Blending of medical cannabis treatments, particularly for treating smoking cessation and insomnia
- Pathophysiology of disease
Dr Zaina Cheema
https://au.linkedin.com/in/zainacheema
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this week's podcast we chat with Dr Bryce Joynson about:
- The ADHD brain and how it functions.
- Responsible prescribing of medical cannabis.
- The proliferation of ADHD specialist telehealth clinics.
- Prevalence and causes of common medical conditions in Australia including obesity and anxiety.
- Medical ethics and doctors’ obligations in relation to disclosing conflicts of interest to patients.
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In this podcast, we chat with David Ettershank, Member of the Legalise Cannabis Party about:
- The rise of the Legalise Cannabis Party as a political force in Australia
- Reflections on his first year in the Victorian parliament
- Cannabis policy reform efforts including drug-driving reform and workplace testing
- The potential for States to legalise cannabis through social clubs
- Why prohibition is failing everyone
- Evidence-based harm reduction policies including safe pill testing
- Potential for States to legalise cannabis through social clubs
AltMed: https://altmed.com.au/
Legalise Cannabis Party: https://www.legalisecannabis.org.au/
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In this week's podcast we chat with Nic Giumarra, GP at One Health Clinics about:
- The Default Mode Network
- Patient Access Issues
- Recreational vs Medical Cannabis
- Treatment Types
- THC and CBD interactions with the ECS
One Health Clinics
https://onehealthclinics.com.au/
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this week's podcast we chat with Shannon Arenson, Pharmacist at Seutika, about:
- Broken packs and split cannabis packaging
- Cannabis Pharmacists vs doctors
- Patient education
- Recreational vs clinical cannabis
Seutika
https://seutika.com.au/
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this week's podcast we chat with Robert Collier, Geneticist at MA Genetics about:
- Cannabis genetics in Australia
- Amsterdam vs. Australian Cannabis
- Scents + flavours + effects of strains
- Emerging countries for genetics including Sudan and Uruguay
MA Genetics: https://ma-genetics.com/
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In this week's podcast we chat with Matt Henderson, principal lawyer at Reparation Legal, about:
- Using cannabis and working
- FIFO workers and drug use versus medicine
- Cannabis and driving
- cannabis and advertising (online CMIs)
Reparation Legal
https://reparationlegal.com.au/
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this week's podcast we chat with Mimi Sener & Mel Wentzel of CoCo Medical Education & Consulting about:
- Medical Cannabis Education
- Medical cannabis insights
- The medicare health plan
CoCo Medical Education & Consulting
https://au.linkedin.com/company/coco-medical-education-and-consulting
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this week's podcast we flip the interview. Paul from Give and Toke chats with Andrew & Mitch from AltMed about:
- Mitch and Andrew at Phytoca
- Running the Altmed podcast
- Cannabis legals and politics
- Mr Nice Seedbank
- Working in cannabis overseas
Give and Toke
https://linktr.ee/giveandtoke
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this weeks podcast with chat with Amy Carmichael of CoCo Medical Education & Consulting about:
- Medical Education and Consulting Medical cannabis insights
- Cannabis education
- The medicare health plan
CoCo Medical Education
https://www.linkedin.com/company/coco-medical-education-and-consulting/
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this week's podcast we chat with Dr. Dev Banerjee, Sleep Specialist at Lullaby Sleep Clinic, about:
- types of sleep issues
- traditional sleep medication vs cannabis
- cannabis and REM sleep
- sleep research
- flower vs oil
- cannabis and children
Lullaby Sleep Clinic
https://lullabysleep.com.au/
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this week's episode we chat with Anthony Vinaccia, BDM Manager of Cann Compounding about:
- Compounding cannabis
- Strain specifics in indica and sativa
- Finding employment in the Australian cannabis industry
- Blending cannabis culture with science
- Cannabis product knowledge
https://www.canncompounding.com.au/
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this week's episode we chat with Ben Smith Wade & Dolly Shukla of Grove Clinics about:
- The Cannabis Patient Journey
- Cannabis bulk-billing
- Cannabis consult pricing
- 2 way patient consults
- Nurse practitioners vs doctors
- Grove Clinics
https://grovehealth.com.au/
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this weeks podcast we see the return of Shantibaba, Scott Blakey of Mr. Nice Seedbank. We chat about:
- Genetic lineage of cannabis strains
- The Amsterdam Coffee Shop Scene and the people who shaped it
- The origin of the dutch seedbanks
- Strain expressions of total crops versus individual plants through hash
Mr Nice Seedbank:
https://www.instagram.com/mrniceseedbank/?hl=en
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
WATCH VIDEO 1 HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFfCaSnH5Mw&t=25s
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Join us on this week's episode of our CBD Oil and Medicinal Cannabis Podcast as we delve into an enlightening conversation with Fleta Solomon, the dynamic CEO of Little Green Pharma. This episode offers insights into the differing landscapes of cannabis in Australia and Europe, providing a global perspective on the burgeoning industry.
Get firsthand knowledge about the intriguing world of cannabis investors, understanding the relationship between public companies and the cannabis sector. The conversation also traverses the realm of cannabis economics, revealing how it intertwines with the scientific aspects of cannabis genetics.
Our guest, Fleta Solomon, leads Little Green Pharma (https://www.littlegreenpharma.com/), a pioneer in the medical cannabis industry, offering a wide range of CBD oil and medicinal cannabis products.
Watch along as Mitch and Andrew dive deep on this podcast with a front-runner in Australia's CBD oil and medicinal cannabis sector.
Join us in uncovering the intricacies of the cannabis industry, with discussions focusing on CBD oil, medicinal cannabis, global cannabis markets, and more.
This is the podcast for those keen on learning about the cannabis industry in Australia and beyond.
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In this week's podcast we chat with Hilary Black from BC Compassion Club about:
- Canadian cannabis companies
- Legalisation of cannabis
- The end of prohibition
- Passionate cannabis advocacy
- Canopy Growth Corporation
Hilary Black
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In this week's podcast we chat with Pharmacist Andrew Farmer of Terry White Chemist Hawthorn about:
- Medical Cannabis patients
- Schedule 4 vs schedule 8 medicine
- Cannabis vs other treatment options
- Cannabis demand, wait times and logistics
- Cannabis advertising
Terry White Hawthorn
AltMed
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In this week's podcast we chat with Pharmacist Arash Taji of Prahran Amcal Pharmacy, about:
- Growth in Cannabis Scripts
- Cannabis Distributors
- Cannabis Dispensing Requirements
- Cannabis Scheduling
- Cannabis Expiation Notices in South Australia
Prahran Amcal Pharmacy
https://www.amcal.com.au/store-locator/amcal-pharmacy-prahran
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this week's podcast we chat with Geoff Cutter, GP and Founder of Metamorphosis HealthSpan, about:
- Educating doctors on cannabis
- Teaching the Endocannabinoid System in University Curriculums
- Cannabis and cancer
- Cannabinoids and Nano-technology
Dr Geoff Cutter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-geoff-cutter-73703918/
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this weeks podcast we chat with Liz Warburton from Brisbane Compounding Pharmacy about:
- Cannabis dispensing
- Cannabis compounding
- Bespoke cannabis formulations
- Terpenes
- Cannabis patient types
- Example cannabis herbology and terpene profiles
Brisbane Compounding Pharmacy:
https://brisbanecompounding.com/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this weeks podcast we chat with Des Harp from My Life My Health about:
- Growth in Cannabis Scripts
- Cannabis Distributors
- Cannabis Dispensing Requirements
- Cannabis Scheduling
- Cannabis Expiation Notices in South Australia
My Life My Health:
https://mylifemyhealth.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this weeks podcast we chat with GP Carolyn Bosak from Your Integrated Health about:
- Integrative medicine
- Cannabis and mainstream medicine
- Patient anecdotes
- Experiences with other doctors
- Cannabis and endometriosis
- Complex patients
Your Integrated Health:
https://yih.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this weeks podcast we chat with Dan Koch, Founder of Sacred Taste about:
- Cacao
- Holistic approach to health
- Cannabis and meditation and breathing practices
- Cannabis and chronic illness
Sacred Taste:
https://sacredtaste.com/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this week's podcast we chat with GP David Turton from Medicann Clinics about:
- Holistic cannabis health
- Traditional doctor cannabis training
- Off-label use vs. Anecdotal evidence
- Medical effects of cannabis
Medicann Clinics:
https://www.medicannclinics.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Damien Hardwick & Mark Brayshaw, Richmond Coach & Managing Director, from Richmond FC about:
- Cannabis and stress, anxiety, sleep and inflammation
- Stigma in sports and public awareness
- Injuries and cannabis treatment
- Personal experiences with CBD oil and THC
- Cannabis and sports performance
- Cannabis in the AFL
Richmond FC:
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week’s podcast we chat with Harrison Baird, General Manager of Atlus, about:
- Creating a career out of cannabis
- Cannabis Flowers
- Recreational Cannabis
- His own personal story
Atlus:
https://atlus.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Omid Ansari, Founder & Researcher of Hemp Gen Tech about:
- Hemp vs cannabis
- Hemp genetics
- Hemp for textiles and food
- Rotational crop cycles
Hemp Gen Tech:
https://www.hempgentech.com/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this weeks podcast we chat with Sam Banister, CEO and Founder of Psylo about:
- Psilocybin legalisation
- Mushroom species
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Psilocybin pathways
- Treatment Resistant Depression
Psylo:
https://psylo.bio
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
Terpenes now available in our online store:
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In this week's podcast we chat with Teresa Towpik, GP and Founder of Medihuanna, about:
- Cannabis and cancer
- Cannabis on the PBS
- Doctor education
- Cannabis and addiction
- Cannabis sceptics and advocates
Medihuanna:
https://www.medihuanna.com/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with iboga provider Troy Valencia from Awaken Your Soul about:
- Iboga vs Ibogaine
- Ibogaine and drug addiction
- Ibogaine as a psychedelic
- Ibogaine retreats and ceremonies
Awaken Your Soul:
https://awakenyoursoul.co/
In this week’s podcast we chat with Dr Manus Bosman GP from Lyphe Clinic about:
- Prescribing cannabis
- Cannabis dosing
- Cannabis and specific indications
- Cannabis suppositories
- Cannabis oil excipients
Lyphe Clinic
https://lypheclinic.com.au/
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week’s podcast we chat with registered nurse Lauren Williams from Ananda Clinics about:
- Cannabis patient care
- Anecdotal cannabis patient accounts
- Nurses and cannabis, personalised care
- Holistic cannabis approaches to medicine
- Cannabis stigma
- Cannabis industry hurdles
Ananda Clinics
https://anandaclinics.com.au/
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week’s podcast we chat with Prof. Ian Brighthope of Entoura about:
- Cannabis and covid
- Cannabis and intercellular activity
- Drug companies
- Medicinal cannabis
Entoura
https://www.entoura.com.au/
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week’s podcast we chat with Dr Ethan Russo MD, Doctor & Researcher, about:
- Cannabis - The Entourage Effect
- Cannabis synergies
- Cannabis formulations
- Plant derived cannabis vs. synthetic cannabinoids
- Genetic predispositions to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
- Cryo-kief - Preserving cannabinoids through novel manufacturing practices
Dr Ethan Russo MD:
https://ethanrusso.org/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week’s podcast we chat with Fiona Patten, Leader of the Reason Party, about:
- Cannabis in Parliament
- Drug law reform
- Cannabis decriminalisation
- Cannabis legalisation
- Cannabis driving policy
- Psilocybin policy
- MDMA legalisation
Fiona Patten:
https://fionapatten.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Sam Barlow from My Terpenes about terpenes.
My Terpenes:
https://www.myterpenes.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Bonni Goldstein, MD at Canna Wellness Clinics, about:
- Minor cannabinoids
- Ratios and doses
- Cannabis and cancer
- Cannabis and pain
- Endocannabinoid imbalances
- Terpenes
- Whole plant extracts
Canna Wellness Clinics:
https://www.canna-centers.com/
In this week's podcast we chat with Olga Lutzko, Nurse Practitioner from Succeed in Diabetes, about:
- Cannabis and diabetes
- Doctors vs nurse practitioners
- Patient tendencies in cannabis
Succeed in Diabetes:
https://succeedindiabetes.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we speak with Dr Bryce Joynson from Innovative Medicine about:
- ADHD and cannabis
- THC and CBD thresholds in treatment
- Cannabis use disorders
Innovative Medicine:
https://www.innovativemedicine.com.au/
In this week's podcast we speak with Angelica Rostov & Sharon Miller of Medigreen Dispensary about:
- Cannabis in pharmacies
- Products and dosing
- Nootropics and terpenes
- Patient introductory deals
- Common indications
Medigreen Dispensary:
https://www.medigreenaustralia.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Sharlene Mavor, director of Medical Cannabis Research Australia about:
- Cannabis research in Australia
- Patient lead education and demand
- Hempcrete and cannabis textiles
Medical Cannabis Research Australia
https://mcra.org.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Matt Lamers, a Journalist at MJ Biz Daily about:
- Canadian cannabis companies
- How not to build a cannabis market
- Cannabis market overcapitalisation
- Price trends in cannabis
- Global cannabis trends
- Social and tax benefits of cannabis
MJ Biz Daily
https://mjbizdaily.com/
In this week's podcast we speak with Jennifer Smart of Medicann Clinics about Cannabis Nurses.
Medicann Clinics:
https://www.medicannclinics.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Dr. Nic Giummarra of MCGP, GP & Founder of MCGP, about:
- Mental health and cannabis
- Habitual behaviour and cannabis
- Cannabis and Doctor Education
- Stigma in medical cannabis
- Psychotherapy and childhood trauma
MCGP:
https://www.mcgpmed.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's episode we chat with Dr Jamie Rickord, GP & Founder of Ananda Clinics about:
- Evidence in Cannabis medicine
- Pain medication
- Opiates vs cannabis
- The negatives of cannabis
- Cannabis side effects, costs, stigma
Ananda Clinics:
https://anandaclinics.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with nurse practitioner Simone O'Brien about:
- Strain personalisation
- Optimising care
- Terpenes
- Anecdotal cannabis stories
- The difference between doctors and nurse practitioners in cannabis
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Lauren Jackson, WNBA Hall of Famer and sports advisor for Levin Health about:
- Taking CBD oil while playing sport
- CBD oil for injuries
- THC and cannabis in sport
- Lauren Jackson's experience with CBD oil for pain and inflammation
Levin Health
https://www.levinhealth.com.au/
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we speak with Eidan Havas, CEO of MiDispensary & The Entourage Effect about:
- NSW cannabis laws
- Cannabis criminalisation
- Cannabis penalties for driving or growing
- Cannabis gummies
- Cannabis flower
- Cannabis vapes
- and other product formats
MiDispensary
https://midispensary.com.au/
The Entourage Effect
https://theentourageeffect.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Cameron Rosin, cannabis nurse educator at Heyday Medical about:
- Personalised care
- Unexpected benefits of cannabis
- Cannabis and homeostasis
- Cannabis and arthritis
Heyday Medical
https://www.heydaymedical.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Trevor Schoerie, Founder & General Manager of Pharmout about:
- Pharmaceutical cannabis standards
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP)
- Cannabis compliance
- Setting up a cultivation
- Manufacturing standards
Pharmout
https://www.pharmout.net/
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/podcast/pharmaceutical-cannabis-standards-trevor-schoerie-of-pharmout-altmed-podcast-ep-64/
In this week's podcast we chat with Ean Alexander, CEO & Director of Altum / Kind Medical about:
- Cannabis in Asia
- Cannabis flower market
- Cannabis quality
- Cannabis and GMP
Altum
https://www.altum.group/
Kind Medical
https://www.kind.com.au/
Altmed
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week’s podcast we chat with Craig Cochrane, Managing Director of Medcan Australia about:
- Cannabis startups and investment
- Capital raising
- Australian cultivation
- Biomass terpenes and cannabinoids
- Australian pricing
Medcan Australia
https://medcanaustralia.com.au/
AltMed
https://altmed.com.au/podcast/investing-in-aussie-cannabis-craig-cochrane-of-medcan-australia-altmed-podcast-ep-62/
In this week’s podcast we chat with Zaina Cheema, GP & Founder of Sunflower Clinic, about:
- Medical school and cannabis education
- Tailored cannabis treatments
- Cannabis and mental health
- Cannabis and trauma
Sunflower Clinic: https://www.thesunflowerclinic.com.au/
AltMed: https://altmed.com.au/
In this week’s podcast we chat with Hon Dr Brian Walker MLC, General Practitioner & member for the Western Australian Legislative Council as a Legalise Cannabis WA member for the East Metropolitan Region, about:
- Cannabis legalisation
- Cannabis regulation and legislation
- MDMA and Psilocybin regulation
- Alcohol vs Cannabis
- Cannabis & Driving
Hon Dr Brian Walker MLC:
https://www.brianwalkermlc.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Dr. Jamie Rickord, GP & Founder of Ananda Clinics about:
- The endocannabinoid system
- Cannabis Dosing
- Cannabis prescribing patterns
- MDMA
- Psilocybin
- Alternative medicine stigma
Anada Clinics:
https://anandaclinics.com.au/
Altmed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we continue our chat with the boys from Friendly Aussie Buds.
Friendly Aussie Buds:
https://friendlyaussiebuds.com/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with the boys at Friendly Aussie Buds about:
- Our own personal stories
- Seeds & genetics
- Getting 'busted' for a homegrow
- Australian Cannabis Regulations
- Australian political landscape surrounding cannabis
Friendly Aussie Buds:
https://friendlyaussiebuds.com/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week’s podcast we speak with Adam Benjamin, Founder of Standard Botanic, about:
- Cannabis genetics
- Cannabis seedlings & propagation
- Climate and cultivation
Standard Botanic:
https://www.standardbotanic.com/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we speak with Dolly Shukla, General Manager of CA Clinics, about:
- Management of complex medical conditions
- DVA access to medical cannabis
- Moving from pain medication to medical cannabis
CA Clinics:
https://caclinics.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Dr. Jim Connell, GP, Co-Founder & Medical Officer of Heyday Medical about:
- Minor cannabinoids
- Cannabinoid acids
- GP cannabis prescribing
- Cannabis and complex chronic diseases
- Cannabis product types
Hey Day Medical: https://www.heydaymedical.com.au/
AltMed: https://altmed.com.au/
In this weeks podcast we chat with Dr. Chris Lee, Veterinary Director @ CBD Vets Australia about:
- Animals and medical cannabis
- CBD oil for dogs
- CBD oil for cats
- THC and pets
- Pet conditions suitable for cannabis
- Safety of CBD and medical cannabis for pets
CBD Vets Australia:
https://cbdvetsaustralia.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
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In this week's podcast we chat with Phoebe Macleod, Managing Director and Co-founder of Hey Day:
- Medical Cannabis Clinics
- Owning a clinic and product line in Australia
- Cannabis, clinics & care
- Personal story
- Doctor led cannabis healthcare
- Cannabis stigma
- 'Truely' full spectrum cannabis products
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Hey Day:
https://www.heydaymedical.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with general practitioner and the Cannabis Industry Awards' Doctor of the Year, Dr. James Stewart about:
- History of cannabis
- Cannabis Stigma
- Cannabis scheduling
- Risk profile of CBD Vs. THC
- Cannabis versus other scheduled drugs
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Dr James Stewart
https://drjamesstewart.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Alex Keach, Managing Director of ECS Botanics about:
- Growing cannabis in Australia
- Domestic vs. International cannabis
- Import vs exports
- B2B cannabis
- The ideal candidate to work on a cannabis farm
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ECS botanics:
https://www.ecs-botanics.com/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Craig "Lewie" Lewis, Founder & CEO of Flyers Cocktail Co about:
- Cannabis drinks and cocktails
- Cannabis in the US
- Recreational cannabis
- Onsite consumption of cannabis
- Cannabis dispensaries
- Cannabis and nano particles
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Flyers Cocktail Co:
https://drinkflyers.com/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Tom Arkell , Post Doctoral Research Fellow at Swinburne University about:
- THC and driving
- CBD and driving
- Amphetamines and driving
- How long after consuming cannabis is it safe to drive?
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AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with doctor Laurence Kemp of Cann I Help about:
- Clinics
- Data
- QOL Scores
- Product tendencies
- Cannabis patients - experienced vs inexperienced
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Cann I Help
https://cannihelp.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with pharmacist Sara Kourkgy of Precision Pharma and CA Connect about:
- Prescribing cannabis
- Low dose CBD
- Schedule 3
- Cannabis Online
- CBD for pets
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CA Connect
https://caconnect.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Lucy Haslam, Founder and Director of United In Compassion about:
- Cannabis legalisation
- Barriers to entry for medical cannabis
- Cannabis education
- Compassionate access
- Cannabis politics
- DVA cannabis policy
- Cannabis Driving laws
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United In Compassion
https://unitedincompassion.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Dr. Gull Herzberg, Integrative and Cannabis Clinician at Southern Cross Medical Specialists about:
- His medical views on cannabis
- Integrative medicine and cannabis
- The endocannabinoid system
- The spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes
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Southern Cross Medical Specialists
https://www.scms.net.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Justin Sinclair about:
- Cannabis phytochemistry
- Cannabis history of use
- Cannabis, mushroom and other plant ethnobotany ethnopharmacology
- Cannabis and endometriosis (his main PhD research focus)
- Cannabis and Driving
- Stigma
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ANTG
https://australiannatural.com/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Chasca Summerville about:
- Ayurvedic medicine
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Diet
- Herbal treatments
- Eastern vs Western medicine
- Ayurveda doshas
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Alchemy of Ayurveda
https://www.alchemyofayurveda.com.au/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Matt Cantelo of ANTG about:
- Strains in Australia
- Sterility controls
- Plant breeder rights
- Australia vs overseas cannabis
- Upcoming ANTG products
ANTG:
https://australiannatural.com/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Dr. Orit Holtzman, Chief Medical Officer at Compass Lifestyle Clinics & Vice President of ANZ College of Cannabinoid Practitioners.
Compass Lifestyle Clinics:
https://www.compassclinics.com.au/
ANZ College of Cannabinoid Practitioners:
https://anzccp.org/
Alt Med:
https://altmed.com.au/
cannabis
autism
In this week's podcast we chat with Peter Hunt AM of Mind Medicine about mental illness & suffering and the role of psychedelic therapy, psilocybin, psychedelic medicine & cannabis in treatment.
Mind Medicine:
https://mindmedicineaustralia.org.au/
Alt Med:
https://altmed.com.au/
mentalillness
psychedelictherapy
psychedelics101
psilocybin
suffering
ptsd
cannabis
In this week's podcast we chat with Ben Quirin of Canopy Growth about Cannabis, Culture & Company Growth.
Canopy Growth:
https://www.canopygrowth.com/
Alt Med:
https://altmed.com.au/
cannabis
canopygrowth
culture
In this week's podcast we chat with CBD Luke about CBD, The 'Green' market, pre-legalisation patients, and Delta 8.
Alt Med:
https://altmed.com.au/
cannabis
cbd
delta8
greenmarket
In this week's podcast we chat with Andrew Kavasilas of Medical Cannabis Limited & Vitahemp about historical cannabis policy, Nimbin, hemp vs. cannabis and hemp as food.
Medical Cannabis Limited:
https://www.canngloballimited.com/medical-cannabis/medical-cannabis-limited/
Vitahemp:
https://www.vitahemp.com.au/
Alt Med:
https://altmed.com.au/
cannabis
hemp
policies
In this week's podcast we chat with Chad Walkaden of Ontracka about his personal journey with cannabis, cancer, lifestyle factors in health, data points for quality of life, data collation and uses for practitioners.
Ontracka:
https://www.ontracka.com/
Alt Med:
https://altmed.com.au/
cannabis
lifestyle
In this week's podcast we chat with Tegan Scates Founder of High on Hemp about Female health, de-stigmatisation, Cannabis Black Market, TGA protocols, and Cannabis product formats.
High on Hemp:
https://www.highonhemp.com.au/
Alt Med:
https://altmed.com.au/
Cannabis genetics.
What makes for the best strain?
How does this affect Australia?
A very special Altmed podcast this week with 9x High Times Cannabis Cup winner Scott Blakey AKA Shantibaba, owner of Mr. Nice Seedbank & Research.
We talk:
- His personal journey gathering seeds around the world
- The origin of his most famous cannabis strain “White Widow”
- The origins of many classic strains like Haze, Widow, Kush, Northern Lights and more
- Moving from Australia to The Netherlands
- The origins of the Amsterdam coffee shop scene
- Strains and how to think about mixing breeds
- Australian climates for growing cannabis
Definitely one not to miss!
Mr. Nice Seedbank & Research:
https://mrnice.nl/dhtml/home.php
Alt Med:
https://altmed.com.au/
cannabis
cannabisgenetics
cannabisstrains
shantibaba
In this week's podcast we chat with Peter Crock, CEO & Chair of Cann Group & MCIA about the Cannabis and "Big Pharma," GMP and changing regulations, Cannabis companies and their interface with the regulator, Cann's future product focus, Genomic sequencing and Accelerated cannabis breeding.
Cann Group:
https://www.canngrouplimited.com/
MCIA:
https://mcia.org.au/
Alt Med:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Karen Burge, Vice President of Church of Ubuntu about Cannabis as a food, The cannabis community, pre-legalisation, compassionate care, The "green market" and law enforcement, patients in the "green market".
Church of Ubuntu:
https://www.churchofubuntu.org/
Alt Med:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Vince Murone, Chemist & Director of Australian Cannabis Laboratories about Cannabis Testing, Consistency of products, TGA testing, black market testing, minor cannabinoids, and terpenes.
Australian Cannabis Laboratories:
https://auscannlabs.com.au/
Alt Med:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Cassandra Hunt, Managing Director of Freshleaf Analytics about Cannabis Trends, Sas approvals, AP approvals, Doses per patient, product spend, Driving, access, and the stigma of Cannabis.
Freshleaf is one of the leading providers of data and intelligence around medicinal cannabis and the cannabis industry in Australia. Releasing bi-annual market reports on the state of play of the industry. Freshleaf works with some of the biggest names in the Australian cannabis industry to enter and succeed in the Australian cannabis marketplace.
Freshleaf Analytics:
https://freshleafanalytics.com.au/
Alt Med:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this week's podcast we chat with Dr. John Teh, GP & Founder of Plant Med about the Endocannabinoid System, Entourage Effect, Terpenes, Paediatric use, Tourettes, Autism, Doctor Education, GPs who wont prescribe and tackle some questions from our listeners.
Plant Med:
https://plantmed.net.au/
Alt Med:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this weeks podcast we talk with Tom Forrest, Indicated Technology founder & Specialised Agronomist, about growing cannabis, global cultivation practices, regulatory challenges Australia, what makes a good grower, landraces versus hybrids, toms personal journey, NZ vs Australia, and cannabis agronomy.
Indicated Technology:
https://www.indicated-technology.com/
Altmed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this weeks podcast we talk with Dr. Shu Ng, a Cannabis Clinician and Medical Doctor, about oncology symptoms treatment, SAS-A, general questions from patients and why they might be declined, products and affiliations of clinics, common questions and independent doctors.
Dr Shu Ng:
https://www.drshu.com.au/
Altmed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this weeks podcast we are joined by Paul Mavor (Pharmacist at Health House International) & David Attwood (CFO of Canpharma) and we chat about the first importer of cannabis in Australia, Australian exports into Europe, German cannabis market & product formats.
Health House International: https://healthhouse.com.au/
Canpharma: https://www.canpharma.eu/
AltMed: https://altmed.com.au/
In this weeks podcast we talk with Dr Joe Kosterich, GP & Medical Advisor of Little Green Pharma, about Multiple Sclerosis, Autism, PTSD and Tobacco Harm Reduction.
Little Green Pharma:
https://www.littlegreenpharma.com/
AltMed:
https://altmed.com.au/
In this weeks podcast we are joined by Gary McKenzie, the CEO of Releaf. We talk about his personal Story, business, franchising, cafes and pet CBD.
Releaf: https://releafclinics.com.au/
Altmed: https://altmed.com.au/
In this weeks podcast we chat with Matthew Golden, CEO of Lifespot Health.
Lifespot Health: https://lifespot-health.com/
AltMed: https://altmed.com.au/
In this weeks podcast we chat with Martin Lane and Rhys Cohen from Cannabiz and discuss drug driving laws, terpenes and the opioid crisis.
Martin Lane: https://www.cannabiz.com.au/
Rhys Cohen: https://twitter.com/rhyscohen
AltMed: https://altmed.com.au/
In this weeks podcast we are joined by Clare Barker, General Manager of Entoura. Entoura is active in the Australian medical cannabis industry, supporting medicinal cannabis research, education, manufacturing - and above all, helping facilitate patient access.
Entoura: https://www.entoura.com.au/
AltMed: https://altmed.com.au/
In this weeks podcast we are joined by Joel Wren, GP and cannabis clinician.
AltMed: https://altmed.com.au/
In this weeks podcast we are joined by Mike Cleary, the CEO of Sativite, a licensed Australian green-fields medicinal cannabis company.
Sativite: https://sativite.com.au/
AltMed: https://altmed.com.au/
In this weeks podcast we are joined by Professor Kylie O'Brien is the Director of Research & Education at Releaf Clinics.
https://releafclinics.com.au/
https://altmed.com.au/
BSc (Hons) Darryl is an industry early adopter with over 15 years experience in Healthcare/Harm Minimisation. Darryl is on the Board of Directors for Cannvalate and works closely with top-tier global medical companies. He also hosted multi-award winning medical Educational Events having established Australia’s first University led cannabis leadership program.
Cannvalate
https://www.cannvalate.com.au/
Honahlee: A place to learn, explore and elevate cannabis conversation
https://honahlee.com.au/
Dr. David Feng
MBChB, BSc, FRACGP
Dr David Feng is the Medical Director and one of the founders of Cannadoc, a doctor clinic with a specialist focus on alternative therapies involving cannabinoids. Dr. Feng graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Otago in New Zealand. He then completed specialist GP training in Melbourne, Australia and became a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2016. David is passionate about patient cannabinoid therapies and the ongoing education of patients and other practitioners in the sector.
After 30 years of international experience in the fashion and personal care industry, Nicholas Morley used his extensive experience with people to develop a great passion for cannabis medicine and wellness. Part of this shift saw Morley become one of Australia’s most well-known and active advocates for medicinal cannabis.
Through his dedicated spirit, Morley pioneered the modern ‘green market’ cannabis consultation scene. He is featured on the Stan documentary, ‘Green Light,’ as well as other noteworthy documentaries including ‘High as Mike.’ In addition to these, Nick has featured on numerous podcasts. Today he is the owner of Greenlight Health, a cannabis consultancy that helps educate people about natural alternative therapies, giving advice and insight as to what may best suit each individuals’ needs.
Nick is an active member of the cannabis community, always striving to push the industry to new levels whilst helping as many of those in need as possible along the way.
Greenlight Health
Green Light Documentary
Aspa has extensive knowledge and practical experience in several compounding pharmacies throughout Victoria, specialising in non-sterile compounding. Holding a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Monash University, Aspa founded and opened Dukasa Compounding Pharmacy in 2013 and The Medicinal Cannabis Pharmacy in 2019. Both pharmacies are leading Victorian pharmacies in the medicinal cannabis industry and have been specialising in dispensing and compounding medicinal cannabis for over two years.
Aspa is extremely passionate about the field of medicinal cannabis and believes it is a growing field with the potential to change the lives of Australians with debilitating health conditions.
In this week’s podcast, Mitch and Andrew discuss the implications of a recent drug driving legislation, and how exactly this new policy will play out in Victoria.
On the 14th of October 2020, the Victorian parliament passed the legislation to allow medicinal cannabis users to drive with the medication in their system. Victoria is the first state in Australia to implement these changes, and Mitch and Andrew see this as a hopeful sign that a similar legislation could be rolled out across the country in future.
Current roadside drug tests only pick up the presence of cannabis in a driver’s system, without accounting for whether the driver is impaired. These new drug driving laws will take into account a patient’s valid prescription for medicinal cannabis, and will apply a limit on THC levels – much like a blood alcohol concentration limit would.
This new legislation will provide those being treated with medicinal cannabis the added freedoms of travel, while also safeguarding Victorian roads.
Check out Episode 4 of the AltMed Podcast for more.
In this week’s podcast Mitch and Andrew sit down with CBD Reviews Australia founder Steven Ng to chat about how a lack of reliable access to cannabis products and information can harm the consumer.
Steven Ng is a passionate cannabis advocate and a founder of CBD Reviews Australia, an online community where members review cannabis and hemp products. Steven analyses medicinal cannabis products for quality and composition and publishes this data openly and freely.
In Australia, 90% of cannabis products are still being accessed via the black market as opposed to legal avenues. Much of this is due to the country’s conservative regulatory policies, and the lack of publicly available information about these legal, medicinal alternatives.
The barrier of entry placed on legally obtaining medicinal CBD can draw consumers to purchasing from the black market, where there is an assumption that these products are cheaper, of better quality and more easily attainable. However, with a lack of data, health monitoring processes or quality control in these unregulated marketplaces, consumers are placed in harm’s way.
Check out episode 4 of the AltMed Podcast
In this week’s podcast Mitch and Andrew sit down with Under Jungle director Joshua Savage to chat about the distinctions of the Australian cannabis marketplace.
Joshua Savage has assisted with the development and operations of various innovative projects in the international cannabis arena, and has currently set base in Australia. With the development of his tech startup Under Jungle, a compliant, wholesale cannabis and hemp marketplace for vendors, Joshua offers up qualified insights into the reality of the emerging Australian CBD industry in this podcast.
When comparing the domestic cannabis marketplace to international counterparts, Australia is subject to a more stringent regulatory barriers in terms of access and manufacturing. In the US, individual states set up policy structures and separate industry sectors for a booming medical cannabis industry, as well as a recreational cannabis industry too.
With a push for higher GMP standards, the barriers of tight policy regulation and high production costs, Australian vendors will be competing on an unlevel playing field when exporting cannabis products internationally, and the industry may see reduced product availability from domestic producers.
Check out Episode 3 of the Altmed Podcast for more on how Australia’s cannabis marketplace is being shaped.
In this week’s AltMed Podcast, Andrew and Mitch chat about the regulatory processes to be aware of when accessing medicinal CBD in Australia.
Australian regulatory bodies take a conservative and cautious approach when issuing medicinal cannabis. As there isn’t a great level of clinical research to warrant the prescription of those products, medicinal cannabis is often only justified as a last resort avenue when conventional treatment has proven to be ineffective.
Additionally, medicinal CBD is an unapproved therapeutic good that is only prescribed at a health professional’s discretion. A doctor will therefore need to weigh in a number of considerations concerning the patient’s condition and health history in order to recommend medicinal CBD. However, since many in the medical field have little or no clinical experience with this alternative treatment, it’s advisable to consult a specialist clinic for a second opinion.
While Andrew and Mitch are not healthcare professionals, this podcast offers an insight into the steps that should be taken when exploring medicinal CBD as a viable alternative to conventional treatments.
In an AltMed podcast first, Mitch and Andrew run through Cannabis 101. Addressing the frequently asked questions around this stigmatised industry, Mitch and Andrew clear the air about the many uses of cannabinoids, and how this natural alternative is fitting into the landscape of Australian medicine.
Although Cannabis is most commonly associated with recreational use, cannabinoid products come in multiple forms. Hemp plants have diverse applications, and are commonly used for textiles, building materials, beauty and skin products and ‘superfoods’. At Altmed, we focus on how CBD can be utilised for its medicinal properties.
Cannabis, when used medicinally, comes in multiple forms and has been used as treatment for a vast variety of health issues. THC, the principal psychoactive chemical component of cannabis interacts with biological receptors in the body to bring on a muscle relaxant effect. patients often take the product to reduce nausea, muscle spasticity and pain. Growing research suggests that CBD oil is effective as a pain reliever, reducing the symptoms of inflammation, anxiety and seizures. Medicinal CBD was therefore legalised in Australia as an alternative remedy for epilepsy and seizures. The product might come as an oil that is dropped under the patient’s tongue, it might be smoked with a vape or it could come as a water soluble oil that is mixed into the patient’s beverage.
Check out Altmed’s first podcast for an introductory crash course on all things CBD.