The Frontline Herbalism Podcast

Oct 13 2024 80 ep. 31 mins 73

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Plant knowledge, medicine making tips, interviews and advice on how to skill up to strengthen collective autonomy, self-defence and resilience to climate change, capitalism and state violence. Learning and inspiration from grassroots healthcare initiatives and frontline herbal projects worldwide.

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79 - LAST DAY to enrol in the Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress course!

Oct 13 2024 2 mins

This super brief episode is just to announce that the Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress course is closing for enrolment TODAY!!! Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course (CLOSES SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER!)Episode 14 all about the Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course Episode 51 – 5 Reasons to join the Herbalism, PTSD & Traumati

78 - Case Study #5 Tina - chronic unrelenting stress, arthritis & more

Oct 08 2024 27 mins

This episode dives into detail exploring a case study on herbal support following trauma. Learn about potential herbal and nutritional options for Tina:Tina (she/her) is a single mum whose son has been in prison the last 18 months. Since he’s been inside his self-harm has worsened to the point of repeated suicide attempts. Tina is nervously exhausted from phone calls and prison v

77 - Case Study #4 Alicia – arestee shock, panic attacks and more

Oct 07 2024 16 mins

This episode dives into detail exploring a case study on herbal support following trauma. Learn about potential herbal and nutritional options for Alicia:Alicia (she/her) was recently arrested. It was her first time and she was surprised by how awful it felt and how much it has affected her. She has been having panic attacks and feels absolutely terrified of being arrested again so

76 - Case Study #3 Ahmad - refugee trauma, rage and more

Oct 06 2024 26 mins

This episode dives into detail exploring a case study on herbal support following trauma. Learn about potential herbal and nutritional options for Ahmad:Ahmad (he/him) recently came from Afghanistan. He was on the move for several months. He said his food was ‘terrible’, there was ‘no sleep’ and that ‘many bad things happened’. He is generally young and athletic and in

75 - Case Study #2 Eden - organiser burnout and vicarious trauma

Oct 03 2024 27 mins

This episode dives into detail exploring a case study on herbal support following trauma. Learn about potential herbal and nutritional options for Eden:Eden (they/them) has been engaged in grassroots organising very intensely for a long time. They are completely exhausted. They are sleeping 9-11 hours a night now but have been sleeping only a few hours a night for several months/ye

74 - Case Study #1 Tom - prison PTSD, methadone and more

Oct 03 2024 36 mins

This episode dives into detail exploring a case study on herbal support following trauma. Learn about potential herbal and nutritional options for Tom:Tom (he/him) has recently left prison. He is on prescribed methadone but is trying to reduce the amount he takes and ideally come off it but is struggling with withdrawal symptoms. He isn’t on any other medication. He has terrible

73 - Herbal Support for Prison Visits and Stressful Days

Oct 02 2024 21 mins

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares about herbal support for prison visits. The herbs and blends talked about can be helpful for anyone trying to get through physically and emotionally demanding days. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress CourseHerbalism and State Violence ebook Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the

72 - Herbal Allies for Grief

Sep 26 2024 29 mins

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks about herbal allies for grief. She shares previous writings on the work of processing grief in social movements, as well as plant medicines that have accompanied her through bereavements.Content warning - mentions of death, suicide, incarceration Links & resources from this episodeOvercoming Burnout BookHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stres

71 - Healing from Incarceration

Sep 21 2024 48 mins

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks about healing from incarceration from her experience of supporting people in and out of prison the last twenty years. She speaks about what makes imprisonment traumatic and some of the stages of healing from these experiences. Even though the episode is created for ex-prisoners, anyone recovering from trauma may find it beneficial. Conte

70 - Police Raids and Herbal Allies for Shock

Sep 18 2024 22 mins

This episode explores herbal support for emotional shock, with a focus on care after police raids. Nicole (she/her) shares several plant medicines for people struggling with sleep disturbances and nervous system distress after this act of state repression. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress CourseFind them all at solidarityapothecary.org/p