This week, on the A Side, Rachel talks to Alice Davy; a single mother to two young boys, a medicinal cannabis patient who navigates life with endometriosis, multiple sclerosis, ADHD. She is a passionate advocate for cannabis reform including women’s and children’s health. She has been a part of the Let Patients Drive campaign in Victoria and worked to address the impact of current driving laws on medicinal cannabis patients.

Alice is someone who has gone from being completely debilitated by her chronic illnesses, to now being an amateur boxer and personal trainer, and is currently studying community services to one day become a social worker.

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This week on the B Side, Rachel continues her conversation with Renee Thompson; a marriage celebrant, event producer, community advocate, performer, DJ, MC, creative writer & story-teller.

Renee refers to herself as “the First Lady of cannabis” as she happens to be Rachel's beloved.

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This week on the A Side, Rachel talks to Renee Thompson; a marriage celebrant, event producer, community advocate, performer, DJ, MC, creative writer & story-teller.

She approaches the work she does from a place of asset-based community development; using the art of gathering to form connections and create spaces that elevate women.

Under the brand Tomboy, Renee has created inclusive LGBTIQA+ social spaces, networks, workshops and celebrations of sexual liberation. Renee’s vision is to make our community a place that’s welcoming, open minded, supportive, creative, and accessible for all kinds of people.

Renee refers to herself as “the First Lady of cannabis” as she happens to be Rachel's beloved.

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Today, on the B Side, we’re joined by Helen Kapalos, an award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist whose work played a key role in advancing the legalisation of medicinal cannabis in Australia. With more than 20 years’ experience across Australia’s commercial and public broadcasting networks, she directed, produced and appeared in a groundbreaking documentary on medical cannabis that was later acquired by Netflix and SBS and screened nationally, helping bring the issue into the public spotlight.

Helen is also a published author, commentator and speaker on multiculturalism, public policy and social change, and is widely recognised for her advocacy for equity, inclusion and evidence-based reform.

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Today, on the A Side, we’re joined by a Helen Kapalos, an award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist whose work was instrumental in advancing the legalisation of medicinal cannabis in Australia. With more than 20 years’ experience as a broadcaster across Australia’s commercial and public networks, she directed, produced and appeared in a groundbreaking documentary on medical cannabis that was later acquired by Netflix and SBS and screened nationally, helping bring the issue into the public spotlight.

Helen is also a published author, commentator and speaker on multiculturalism, public policy and social change, known for her work advocating for equity, inclusion and evidence-based reform.

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On the B Side, we were joined by award-winning powerhouse comedian, writer, director and producer Justin Hamilton.

A fixture of the Australian comedy scene for decades, Justin has conquered live stand-up, television and radio, earning his reputation as a genuine “comedian’s comedian.” With more awards than we could possibly list, he remains one of the most respected and influential voices in the industry.

He’s also a proud cannabis consumer; and in this conversation, nothing is off limits.

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Today, in the A Side, we’re joined by award-winning powerhouse comedian, writer, director and producer Justin Hamilton.

A stalwart of the Australian comedy scene for decades, Justin has done it all: live stand-up, television, radio; earning a reputation as a true “comedian’s comedian.” With more accolades than we can reasonably list, he’s become one of the most respected and influential voices in Australian comedy.

He’s also a proud cannabis consumer — and today, we get into all of it.

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Rachel Payne MP is launching a brand-new podcast where honest conversations replace stigma. Each week, she’ll sit down with experts, advocates, and everyday Australians to unpack the myths, realities, and future of cannabis policy and culture.

Launching Thursday, March 26. 🌿🎙️

Make sure to hit the follow button on your podcast app of choice.

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