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    AltMed: Cannabis and Alternative Medicine Podcast

    An Australian Podcast to Learn About Alternative Medicine with a Focus on Medicinal Cannabis
    en-auAndrew Dowling and Mitch Kurz110 Episodes

    Episodes (110)

    Cannabis and the Default Mode Network: Nic Giumarra, GP at One Health Clinics (AltMed Ep.110)

    Cannabis and the Default Mode Network: Nic Giumarra, GP at One Health Clinics (AltMed Ep.110)

    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/

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    https://altmed.com.au/

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    Cannabis Sampling, Trial and Error: Shannon Arenson, Pharmacist at Seutika (AltMed Ep.109)

    Cannabis Sampling, Trial and Error: Shannon Arenson, Pharmacist at Seutika (AltMed Ep.109)

    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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    Flip the Interview Vol 1: Paul from Give and Toke interviews Andrew & Mitch from AltMed (AltMed Ep.105)

    Flip the Interview Vol 1: Paul from Give and Toke interviews Andrew & Mitch from AltMed (AltMed Ep.105)

    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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    Medical Cannabis Education: Amy Carmichael of CoCo Medical Education & Consulting (AltMed Ep.104)

    Medical Cannabis Education: Amy Carmichael of CoCo Medical Education & Consulting (AltMed Ep.104)

    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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    Cannabis and Sleep: Dr. Dev Banerjee, Sleep Specialist of Lullaby Sleep Clinic (AltMed Ep.103)

    Cannabis and Sleep: Dr. Dev Banerjee, Sleep Specialist of Lullaby Sleep Clinic (AltMed Ep.103)

    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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    Cannabis Patient Journey: Ben Smith Wade & Dolly Shukla of Grove Clinics (AltMed Ep.101)

    Cannabis Patient Journey: Ben Smith Wade & Dolly Shukla of Grove Clinics (AltMed Ep.101)

    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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    Passionately working in Australian Cannabis: Anthony Vinaccia, BDM Manager of Cann Compounding (AltMed Ep.102)

    Passionately working in Australian Cannabis: Anthony Vinaccia, BDM Manager of Cann Compounding (AltMed Ep.102)

    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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    Shantibaba is BACK! Scott Blakey discusses Amsterdam, Genetics and Hash (AltMed Ep.100)

    Shantibaba is BACK! Scott Blakey discusses Amsterdam, Genetics and Hash (AltMed Ep.100)

    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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    Inside the Cannabis Industry: Fleta Solomon, CEO of Little Green Pharma (AltMed Ep.99)

    Inside the Cannabis Industry: Fleta Solomon, CEO of Little Green Pharma (AltMed Ep.99)

    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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    Cannabis Patients and Pharmacy: Andrew Farmer of Terry White Hawthorn (AltMed Ep.97)

    Cannabis Patients and Pharmacy: Andrew Farmer of Terry White Hawthorn (AltMed Ep.97)

    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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    Cannabis Dispensing: Arash Taji of Amcal Pharmacy (AltMed Ep.96)

    Cannabis Dispensing: Arash Taji of Amcal Pharmacy (AltMed Ep.96)

    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

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    https://altmed.com.au/

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    Cannabis & the ECS in University Curriculum: Geoff Cutter of Metamorphosis HealthSpan (AltMed Ep.95)

    Cannabis & the ECS in University Curriculum: Geoff Cutter of Metamorphosis HealthSpan (AltMed Ep.95)

    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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    Cannabis Herbology and Naturopathy: Liz Warburton from Brisbane Compounding Pharmacy (AltMed Ep.94)

    Cannabis Herbology and Naturopathy: Liz Warburton from Brisbane Compounding Pharmacy (AltMed Ep.94)

    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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    Cannabis, Epigenetics and Robot Dispensing: Des Harp from My Life My Health (AltMed Ep.93)

    Cannabis, Epigenetics and Robot Dispensing: Des Harp from My Life My Health (AltMed Ep.93)

    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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    Complex Cannabis Medicine: Carolyn Bosak from Your Integrated Health (AltMed Ep.92)

    Complex Cannabis Medicine: Carolyn Bosak from Your Integrated Health (AltMed Ep.92)

    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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    Cacao, an Alternative Stimulant: Dan Koch from Sacred Taste (AltMed Ep.91)

    Cacao, an Alternative Stimulant: Dan Koch from Sacred Taste (AltMed Ep.91)

    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/

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    https://altmed.com.au/

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