Grow - 2 D’s Weekly News and Discussions Channel

Episode 19 of the 2D's Grow podcast covers GROW's expanding global reach (welcome Brazil), the ongoing prison and transition peer-support groups, and recent local grant wins helping regional meetings. The hosts also explain the "Welcome to GROW" orientation sessions, discuss venue funding and donations, tease a history segment for the next episode, and remind listeners to stay connected over Easte...

Episode 18 of the 2D's Grow Podcast with hosts Dave and Daryl: community updates, and a deep dive into GROW's history featuring Dr. Albert Lacey and the founding principles that shaped the organisation. Also covered: the expanded GROW Commitment and group method clarifications, a call for listener feedback, and contact details for sharing local Grow news.

Hosts Dave and Daryl welcome listeners to Episode 17 of the 2D's Grow podcast. The episode focuses on community observers in weekly Grow groups — what they are, etiquette, and proposed guidelines — plus an overview of the Growing Resilience short course and how it supports people during stressful times. They also recap Grow's outreach at the Mental Health Australia Expo and tease a history segment...

Hosts Dave and Daryl catch up in Episode 16 with updates on a recent podcast publishing delay, Grow’s accreditation audit success, and expanding international listeners. They discuss the Get Growing school program, fundraising through Red Faces, and the positive reception of the new Blue Book—especially expanded guidance on healthy relationships and codependency. The episode also spotlights staff...

In Episode 15, hosts Dave and Daryl share Grow news and views: their growing international listenership, outreach from author Carol Mussey seeking a quote from former grower Emma Pierce (aka Pauline), and discoveries from early Grow history and traditions. They also celebrate new local and online groups, note recent National Program Team changes, and invite listeners to share historic documents or...

Episode 14 of the 2D's Grow podcast covers recent listener growth and international reach, the hosts' goal to expand the audience, and upcoming community events like group elections and a Tasmanian community weekend. The episode also explores personal recovery—combining self-action, mutual help and medical support—plus a teaser about documenting Grow’s 70-year history and untold stories of founder...

Dave and Daryl break down Episode 13 of the Grow podcast, walking listeners through the updated Blue Book: clearer, color-coded sections (Beginning, Progressing, Seasoned), reworked readings, and the addition of Grow traditions. They discuss how the program stages support group leadership, peer-led practice, and the chief operational principle. The hosts also mention upcoming events like the VicTA...

Hosts Dave and Daryl catch up on life, community news and the latest updates to the Grow Blue Book, including new readings on assertiveness, codependency, grief, letting go and consistency. They discuss improvements to online group access, leadership training, and invite listeners to get involved and share stories of recovery and hope.

Hosts Dave and Daryl catch up after the holidays, sharing personal stories from family time, the beach, cricket and golf before turning to Grow matters. They discuss the updated Blue Book (beginning/progress/season sections, mental health and mindfulness), the February rollout plan, tips for reconnecting groups, upcoming volunteer role elections, and available resources — and invite listeners to c...

Hosts Dave and Daryl share Grow news and updates in this festive episode: holiday group opening dates and online options, highlights from the 2024–25 member survey (including a 76% reduction in suicidal thoughts), the new Blue Book and updated group method card, and a big thank-you to volunteers and staff. They encourage members to stay connected over Christmas, explain where to find resources, an...

Hosts Dave and Daryl discuss recent community weekend activities like box car races and frisbee golf. They cover branch conferences, the role of branch program teams, and explain the two editions of the new Blue Book—one with faith-based alternative wording to preserve tradition. The episode also notes staff farewells, training resources, and guidance on group meetings over the Christmas period, w...

Hosts Dave and Daryl discuss updates to Grow’s literature and language, practical ways to tackle group problems, and upcoming episodes about working in correctional facilities. They also share a new personal testimony from Susie, encourage group leaders to use these conversations in meetings, and invite listener feedback and contact.

Hosts Dave and Daryl share community updates from the GROW network, including a South Australian community weekend, rising podcast downloads, and new groups starting up. They reconnect with legend Helen Shaw and preview the re-release of Joanie’s Story — a powerful recovery tale of schizophrenia and the role of GROW in her healing. The episode also covers practical reminders about Christmas meetin...

Hosts Dave and Daryl discuss recent Grow updates: a national strategy meeting with the program team, the new Blue Book and updated group method, a proposed review of the Yellow Book, highlights from the Grow New Zealand AGM, leadership transitions and a farewell to long-time member Teena, plus upcoming rollout plans and a special guest feature.

In episode five of the 2Ds Grow podcast, hosts Dave and Daryl discuss the launch of the revised and expanded Blue Book, share feedback and distribution updates, and highlight Mental Health Month events and local community activities across Australia and New Zealand. They talk about the importance of group connection, the program’s lived-experience wisdom, upcoming meetings and conferences, and how...

Hosts Dave and Daryl share a brief weekly update on Grow: new Blue Book and training manual updates, group method housekeeping for online meetings, the importance of 12‑step outreach, and the launch of a new online Rainbow group for the LGBTQA+ community. They also mention an invite to the Grow New Zealand conference and remind listeners how to find groups or get in touch via the Grow website, rai...

Hosts Dave and Daryl catch up on recent activity for the Grow community: platform releases (now on Apple Podcasts and other apps), e‑groups via Zoom, short courses like Get Growing and Growing Resilience, and the upcoming Blue Book rollout. They also discuss planning organiser and recorder elections, explain what a ‘passenger’ means in Grow meetings, and share practical tips and resources for loca...

Hosts Dave and Daryl discuss the latest Grow updates: the forthcoming Blue Book and updated group method rollout, digital releases like Growing to Recovery Vol. 2 on Kindle, and highlights from the annual member survey showing the program's strong impact. They also cover reconciliation planning, Territory pilot programs with Defence personnel, shorter Growing Resilience courses, and invite listene...

Hosts Dave and Daryl discuss their recent community weekend in Coffs Harbour, updates on the Grow Blue Book and group methods, upcoming community events, and invite listeners to submit questions and local Grow news.