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• Cannabis Queens and Healthcare Dreams w/ Melanie Wentzel

  In this powerful episode of Give & Toke, we’re joined by healthcare strategist, author, and global cannabis advocate Melanie Wentzel.From working with governments and peak bodies to rewriting the narrative around women and weed in her groundbreaking book Cannabis Queens, Melanie brings sharp insight and deep heart to the conversation around equitable, person-centred care and the plant that’s changing lives.We explore the radical role of women in the cannabis industry, the challenges of reforming conservative healthcare systems, and why storytelling may be the most transformative tool of all.It’s medical. It’s political. It’s revolutionary.In this episode:What does it mean to be a Cannabis Queen? (1:30)The feminine role in dismantling stigma (7:45)Self-Discovery through storytelling (13:30)The intersection of culture and medicine (33:45)Navigating criticism of women forward causes (44:30)The legacy of Cannabis Queens (53:30)Quiz: Wentzel or Not? (58:30)Integrated Healthcare (60:30)Cannabis in mainstream in healthcare? (72:15)Cannim’s research initiatives (77:30)Visit www.melaniewentzel.comVisit www.cannabisqueens.worldFollow Melanie Wentzel on LinkedInContact Mel: [email protected] Mission Primary Dysmenorrhea StudyRECRUITING NOW: www.westernsydney.edu.au/nicm/research/participate-in-research/canndyshelpLumir Mission Menopause StudyRECRUITING NOW: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/nicm/research/participate-in-research/menocannLumir Mission Study (For all medicinal cannabis patients in Australia)LAUNCHING JULY 23: www.lumirmission.com/home-au/Visit www.giveandtoke.com.auFollow @giveandtoke on InstagramEmail [email protected] OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS SHOW ARE PERSONAL AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THOSE OF MY EMPLOYER.

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• Not Just Another Joint Venture w/ Bashar Al-Humrany and Joel Green (Exotican)

  In this episode, we're joined by two industry trailblazers who’ve gone from the frontlines of patient care to the frontlines of cannabis supply. Bashar Al-Humrany (a pharmacist) and Joel Green (a nurse) first crossed paths at Melbourne’s Astrid Dispensary, one of the first dedicated medicinal cannabis dispensaries in the country. Together, they saw firsthand where the system was helping... and where it was falling short. Now, they’ve teamed up to launch Exotican, an Australian medicinal cannabis importer built from the ground up by people who understand patients, products, and prescriptions. We’re talking clinical insight, industry gaps, and of course  the Bash Brothers of cannabis.In this episode:Clinical experience informing patient care (4:00)The inception of Exotican (9:30)Setting standards in medicine (12:30)Imports vs. Aussie Grown (18:00)Mighty Ducks Quiz (24:30)What GPs need to know (31:30)Managing culture and medicine (33:40)When  patient is “on the edge” (37:30)Exotican’s Values (41:00)Product Innovation (42:50)The importance of education (48:15)Pauls of Wisdom (50:00)Follow @exoticanau on InstagramVisit www.giveandtoke.com.auFollow @giveandtoke on InstagramEmail [email protected] OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS SHOW ARE PERSONAL AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THOSE OF MY EMPLOYER.

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• Minor Party, Major Change w/ Fiona Patten (Legalise Cannabis Party)

  In this episode, we sit down with Fiona Patten, former Victorian MP and current Senate candidate for the Legalise Cannabis Party, to discuss her run for the Senate in the lead up to this weekend's federal Australian election, the future of cannabis legalisation in Australia, and why legalising cannabis is not a "single issue".Learn more about the Legalise Cannabis Party: legalisecannabis.org.auVisit Fiona Patten's candidate profile at Fiona Patten – Legalise Cannabis Party

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• Navigating the Green Wave w/ Sean Maloney (MediCann Health)

  Sean Maloney is the sole Legal Counsel and Commercial Manager for MediCann Health - an Australian based medicinal cannabis company focussed on improving the quality of life of people in need through the use of affordable, reliable and science backed medicinal cannabis products.With a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws from The University of Western Australia, Sean has worked as a Senior Consultant & Solicitor at a Big 4 firm, along with holding senior advisory and compliance roles at the Australian Securities Exchange.In this episode:Reflections on UIC (1:30)Legal Cannabis: Exciting or Daunting? (2:40)Pathway to Cannabis and MediCann (5:10)The legal framework in Australia (10:15)Is there a proclivity to break the law in cannabis work? (19:30)What changes are coming? (23:00)Staying in the loop (28:00)Cannabis around the world (30:00)Quiz: Lionel Hutz (35:00)Cannabis and the ASX (40:45)Crowdfunded Cannabis (47:00)Pauls of Wisdom (53:30)Visit www.giveandtoke.com.auFollow @giveandtoke on InstagramEmail [email protected]

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• Starting The Conversation About Regulation w/ Rhys Cohen (Penington Institute)

  Rhys Cohen is a self-confessed “drug nerd” who has held countless cannabis-related roles over the past decade as he has become a trusted voice within the industry. With a Masters in Research and Sociology, Rhys has been a cannabis consultant, editor, advisory board member and today is the Policy Officer at Penington Institute.Penington Institute is an independent drug policy non-profit that is currently developing a comprehensive model for cannabis regulation which prioritises community health and safety. They champion an open, rational, and compassionate approach to building and sharing knowledge to reduce drug-related harm and are pushing for an effective regulatory framework for cannabis defined by public health goals, prioritising targeted prevention, education, and treatment.In this episode:Reflections on UIC (1:45)Why Rhys pursued cannabis (5:00)The state of Australian medicinal cannabis (9:20)Protecting the medicinal market (15:30)People are overwhelming still using illicit cannabis (17:15)What is the Penington Institute (19:40)The Annual Overdose Report (21:00)Cannabis regulation in Victoria - Regulate it! (23:45)Rhys’ Pieces Quiz (34:45)Vape Battery Ban (40:00)Pauls of Wisdom (42:20)Visit www.penington.org.auTake the Quiz at www.penington.org.au/regulate-it-cannabis-campaign/Visit www.giveandtoke.com.auFollow @giveandtoke on InstagramEmail [email protected]

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