Beyond The Script

The Healthcare Gap Nobody Was Fixing (Until We Did)

"We didn't set up a cannabis clinic. We set up a healthcare clinic that used cannabis as a medication." That distinction is everything; in this episode of Beyond the Script, Releaf's CEO Tim Kirby explains what he saw in a broken market, how he built the team and culture behind the UK's largest medical cannabis clinic, and what the job is really about. Tim talks about entering a space dominated by people who thought medical cannabis was a political cause, not a healthcare solution, and why that gap was the entire opportunity. He also gets into what leadership actually looks like from the inside, what he hopes every Releaf employee gets to experience one day, and why he believes the culture you have is the culture you deserve.

THC, CBD & Your Rights: The Burning Questions Every Medical Cannabis Patient Wants to Ask

Can medical cannabis get you high? Will it show up on a drug test? And what happens if you're a nurse? In Episode 2 of Beyond the Script, Dr. Shereen Rafee, Releaf Consultant & Oncologist, and Rupa Shah, Releaf's Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, tackle the questions patients most want answered. From understanding the real difference between THC and CBD, to knowing your rights at work, driving restrictions, and why Releaf doesn't prescribe THC gummies - this episode is the honest, practical guide every patient (and curious outsider) needs. Whether you're considering a Releaf consultation, thinking about switching clinics, or just want to know what's actually in your prescription - this one's for you! About Releaf Launched in 2024, Releaf is the UK's fastest-growing and one of the most-trusted* medical cannabis clinics, serving patients through its advanced healthtech platform. With a prescriber network of over 60 specialists, we deliver evidence-based cannabinoid care directly to patients' homes through tailored treatment plans. Fully integrated with NHS systems, Releaf has transformed access to medical cannabis treatment in the UK and is now expanding internationally. *According to Trustpilot. Learn more at www.releaf.co.uk

Cannabis as a Medicine: A GP's Honest Experience

Cannabis as a Medicine: A GP's Honest Experience Featuring: Dr Katherine Fitch, Releaf Consultant & GP Graham Woodward, Chief Medical Officer @ Releaf About This Episode: In this episode of Beyond the Script, our Chief Medical Officer Graham Woodward sits down with Dr Katherine Fitch, a practising GP who also consults at Releaf, to talk about what really changed when she started prescribing medical cannabis to her patients. From the preconceptions she carried from medical school to the life-changing results she's seen at Releaf firsthand, this is an honest look at what happens when a doctor opens the door to a different kind of medicine. In This Episode: • How Dr Fitch's experience at Releaf challenged everything she was taught about cannabis • The Releaf patient stories that shifted a GP's perspective • Why up to 80% of the UK still don't know medical cannabis is available on prescription • What's missing from medical school training when it comes to cannabis • Why patients aren't telling their GPs about their medical cannabis prescriptions, and why that matters • How Releaf's doctors went from "I'll try 8 hours a week" to working full-time About Releaf Launched in 2024, Releaf is the UK's fastest-growing and one of the most-trusted* medical cannabis clinics, serving patients through its advanced healthtech platform. With a prescriber network of over 60 specialists, we deliver evidence-based cannabinoid care directly to patients' homes through tailored treatment plans. Fully integrated with NHS systems, Releaf has transformed access to medical cannabis treatment in the UK and is now expanding internationally. *According to Trustpilot. Learn more at https://releaf.co.uk/ [https://releaf.co.uk/]

Rethinking Healthcare Leadership: Purpose-Driven Practice in Action

EP6 - What does purpose-driven leadership look like inside a fast-growing medical cannabis clinic? In this special edition of the Business of Cannabis Podcast, Tim Kirby, CEO of Releaf, sits down with Professor Chris Shambrook, renowned performance psychologist and long-time advisor to the British Olympic rowing team. Together, they unpack how high-performance principles drawn from elite sport can translate into more intentional, human-centred healthcare leadership. From scaling teams with clarity to balancing compliance with compassion, this episode explores how Releaf is redefining what good leadership looks like in modern medicine, and why purpose can’t be an afterthought when the stakes are this high. Chapters: 00:00 Beyond The Script with Chris Shambrook 00:51 High Performance Frameworks and Cultures 02:55 Results vs. Performance 06:32 Behaviour Commitment and Performance 09:30 Consistency and Marginal Gains in Sport 18:31 Leadership and Management in Growing Organisations 21:35 The Single Patient Focus 22:56 Spreading Confidence and Knowledge 25:05 Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose 27:10 Creating a High-Performance Culture 31:47 Practical Steps for Development 36:34 Wrap Up Follow us: Instagram [https://instagram.com/releaf.uk] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@releaf_uk] Twitter [https://twitter.com/releaf_uk] Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/releafuk/] releaf.co.uk [https://releaf.co.uk/]

From Anecdote to Evidence: Using Data for Advanced Access | Releaf & Dr Anne Katrin Schlag

EP5 - Join COO of Releaf, Graham Woodward, and Dr Anne Katrin Schlag, Head of Research at Drug Science, as they explore how the UK can move from anecdotal patient stories to real-world evidence, and why this shift is vital for expanding safe, trusted access to cannabis-based medicines. Let's rethink healTHCare. Chapters: 00:00 Beyond The Script with Anne Schlag 00:19 Meet Anne: Pioneering Medical Cannabis Research 01:00 The Role of Drug Science in Medical Cannabis 02:30 T21 Real World Data Registry Insights 03:29 Key Findings and Patient Outcomes 07:05 Challenges and Future Directions in Medical Cannabis 09:56 Educational Efforts and Policy Changes 15:17 International Perspectives and Best Practices 20:25 The Importance of Patient Stories and Public Outreach 24:58 Wrap Up Follow us: Instagram [https://instagram.com/releaf.uk] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@releaf_uk] Twitter [https://twitter.com/releaf_uk] Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/releafuk/] releaf.co.uk [https://releaf.co.uk/]