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2D's Grow Podcast -- Episode 30: New Goulburn Group, NAIDOC Week & Winter Wellbeing

In Episode 30 Dave and Daryl share Grow news and updates: a new group opening in Goulburn, NAIDOC Week activities, funding support for WA Grow groups, and end-of-financial-year wrap-ups.
They also revisit Grow history with the story of W. Clement Stone’s influence, discuss staying connected during the winter months, and offer reminders about checking in with members and local groups.

2D's Grow Podcast - Episode 29: The Evolution of Grow's Program Workers

Episode 29 of the 2Ds Grow podcast features hosts Dave and Daryl sharing weekly banter, updates on listener stats and events, and links to Grow resources. The main segment traces the history of Grow’s fieldworker role — from Con’s early roving visits and safaris through the development of training teams and the shift to modern program workers.
The episode mixes personal stories, community news, and practical information about volunteering and job openings, ending with event shout-outs and contact details for listeners who want to get involved.

2D's Grow Podcast - Episode 28: Yellow Book update, Attendance at Leadership meetings

Hosts Dave and Daryl catch up with community news, personal updates and highlights from the Grow movement.They announce the migration of 30 training podcasts to a dedicated Training & Resources channel, discuss the Yellow Book refresh (the proposed Orange Book rewrite), leadership meetings and the NSW leadership weekend, and encourage members to contribute and attend local leadership sessions.Also covered: newsletter updates, a call for more listeners in Victoria, and how to contact the team via the GROW website or davemaca@hotmail.com.

2D's Grow Podcast - Episode 27: Renee’s Story & Grow News (Ep.27)

Hosts Dave and Daryl cover the latest Grow community news — from Burwood Group awards and National Reconciliation Week activities to local fundraising and events.Dave also shares a history segment on co-founder Renee’s journey from addiction to helping start GROW, plus quick updates and shout-outs from around the network.

2D's Grow Podcast - Episode 26: Volunteers, Local Promotion, Rebuilding GROW

Hosts Dave and Daryl return for Episode 26 to catch up after a break, sharing stories about recent renovations, weather-related challenges and a tragic rescue that highlights the courage of volunteers.
They discuss the vital role of volunteerism in GROW, strategies for rebuilding and promoting local groups, upcoming updates to the Yellow Book (potentially becoming an Orange Book), and resources like training channels and hospital orientation content.
The episode ends with shout-outs to contributors and a teaser for next week’s history feature on Renee, an early member of the recovery movement.

2 D's Grow Podcast - Episode 25: Grow News, Training on offer

Hosts Dave and Daryl share news from the Grow community, highlight the Stories of Hope channel and program training, and celebrate rising listener numbers.They also chat about personal updates (renovations and golf), upcoming organiser/recorder training, op‑shop volunteering, leadership literature reviews, and the upcoming "Illuminating Hope, Inclusion and Connection" conference.Contact details and a call for local Grow news and questions are provided at the end of the episode.

2D's Grow Podcast - Episode 24: Stats, New Channels & Grow News

Hosts Dave and Daryl discuss episode highlights: a 50% increase in downloads, listeners in 27 countries, a new Program Training & Resources channel, and tips for starting and running both in-person and online Grow groups.They also share a historical look at why Grow chose the “Recovery” name, announce a presentation at the THEMHS mental health conference, and invite listener questions and feedback.

2D's Grow Podcast - Episode 23: Grow literature updates coming, training for Group Organisers

The episode covers Grow updates: a new Program Training & Resources podcast channel with uploaded episodes, an upcoming review of core readings (the "blue" and "green" books now on Kindle), Group organiser and Recorder training weekends, and a South Australian 'Red Faces' fundraiser supporting Youth Get Growing Groups. Listeners are invited to subscribe and send local Grow news via the Grow website or to davemaca@hotmail.com.

2D's Grow Podcast - Episode22: How GROW Reaches Hospital Patients

Episode 22 of the 2D's Grow podcast covers recent community weekends, rising listenership around the world (notably Vietnam, the U.S. and Australia), and a detailed discussion on GROW hospital orientations.
Hosts Dave and Daryl share a personal story about the impact of hospital visits, explain how orientations work, why staff relationships matter, and encourage organisers, recorders and listeners to get involved.
 

2D's Grow Podcast - Episode 21: Major Rehab Expansion - Ross attends a community weekend

Hosts Dave and Daryl share Grow news including a major residential rehab expansion in northern New South Wales, a planned podcast feed rename, and strong growth in listeners and downloads.The episode also features guest Ross talking about the value of community weekends, how camps build friendships and reduce isolation, and practical ways Grow supports recovery.