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 Easter.

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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 coming next week.

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 growth in WA, welcomes new Queensland program worker Janelle, and previews upcoming segments like a Blue Book Focus topic and Dave’s Storytime History.

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 updates with the show.

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 founders like Con and Renee.

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 VicTAS Community Weekend, offer suggestions for group training, and preview a future episode on the history of Grow.

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.