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127 – Nerve Tonics: Herbs that Rebuild a Burnt-Out Nervous System

Nerve tonics are herbs which act to tonify, strengthen, and restore the proper structure and functioning of the nervous system. In this episode Nicole (she/her) shares her experiences of working with nerve tonics in long-term recovery from trauma, burnout…

125 – Relaxant Nervines: Herbs for Stress, Anxiety and Overwhelm

This episode explores herbal support for stress, anxiety and overwhelm. Nicole (she/her) introduces different relaxant nervines that can support the body to access a more ‘safe and social’ state. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic…

124 – Don’t miss these two things this weekend!

This is a short announcement episode where Nicole (she/her) talks about the Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais and the new merchandise available to support the project. She also talks about the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course that is open…

123 – Herbal Support for Acute and Chronic Stress

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks about the ways that herbs can support people through acute and chronic periods of stress. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Course Waiting list –…

122 – Prison and Land Struggle with Amu Gib

This episode shares an interview with prisoner Amu Gib (they/them) about their hunger strike inside, conditions inside prison, plants of the prison gardens, resisting imperialism and more! Links & resources from this episode Write to Amu – https://prisonersforpalestine.org/prisoner/amu-gib/ The…

121 – Putting Queer Ecology into Practice with Kes Otter Lieffe

This episode shares a conversation between Kes Otter Lieffe (she/her) and Nicole Rose (she/her). In this juicy conversation, they discuss their experiences and feelings about solo work vs collectivity, working class femme labour, hyperresponsibility patterns, how non humans sustain…

120 – A Rundown of Solidarity Apothecary Offerings in 2026

This episode shares a rundown of Solidarity Apothecary offerings including upcoming courses, group programmes, herbal care packages, 1:1 herbal support and more. Links & resources from this episode 2026 Offerings – https://solidarityapothecary.org/2026-offerings/ Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/ Support the…

119 – Planning Your Herbal Year

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks through the 2026 Herbal Path Planner that is available for free to help you design your herbal year. The episode explores choosing a plant to work with, skills you’d like to develop, how…

118 – Burnout, Grief and the Solidarity Apothecary

This episode shares a conversation with Elia from the Fire These Times Podcast. Elia is a UK-based Lebanese-Palestinian writer, researcher and podcaster whose work focuses on hauntings, anti-authoritarianism, international solidarity, and alternative futurities. He runs the The Fire These…

117 – 2026 Plans for the Solidarity Apothecary

The mission of the Solidarity Apothecary is to materially support revolutionary struggles and communities with plant medicines to strengthen collective autonomy, self-defence and resilience to climate change, capitalism and state violence. This episode shares some of the Solidarity Apothecary’s…

116 – 2025 Solidarity Apothecary Review

The mission of the Solidarity Apothecary is to materially support revolutionary struggles and communities with plant medicines to strengthen collective autonomy, self-defence and resilience to climate change, capitalism and state violence. This episode is a review of the work…

115 – How Do You Choose a Plant to Work With?

How do you choose which plant to work with? This episode helps navigate this decision, from medicinal action to choosing plants from your lineages or bioregion, understanding different herbal energetics and so much more. Links & resources from this…

114 – Herbal Support through Court Cases

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares about herbal support through court cases. Exploring why court cases are often so stressful and traumatic, the episode then shares practical herbal medicines that can support people to get through them the best…

112 – Herbal Support for the Freeze State

This episode is part of the Soothing Survival series about Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond. It dives into the freeze response, with more information about helpful herbal support for shifting this state. Links & resources from…

111 – Herbal Support for the Shutdown State

This episode introduces the Soothing Survival series about Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond. It dives into the shutdown state, with more information about helpful herbal support for shifting out of it. Links & resources from this…

110 – Herbal Support for the Fight Response

This episode introduces the Soothing Survival series about Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond. It dives into the fight response, with more information about helpful herbal support for shifting this state. Links & resources from this episode…

109 – Herbal Support for the Flight Response

This episode introduces the Soothing Survival series about Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond. It dives into the flight response, with more information about helpful herbal support for shifting this state. Links & resources from this episode…

108 – Global Herbal Solidarity

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares three powerful calls for herbal solidarity from around the world. She highlights an Indigenous-led street clinic offering care and resistance on the frontlines, an ebook fundraiser supporting food sovereignty efforts in Gaza and…

107 – Herbalism: A Rebellion Against Self-Neglect

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) speaks about herbalism as a rebellion against self-neglect. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Overcoming Burnout Podcast – https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/overcoming-burnout-podcast/ Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/ Support the…

105 – Herbal Support Through Repression

This episode shares a recording of a talk by Nicole Rose (she/her) at the Together We Resist Feminist Congress in Basel, Switzerland.  About the talk: This workshop is for anyone experiencing repression due to their work for liberation, as…

104 – Burnout Talk for Zagreb Anarchist Bookfair

This episode shares a talk by Nicole Rose (she/her) at Zagreb Anarchist Bookfair all about burnout. It explores the structural, cultural and biological drivers of burnout with a focus on burnout in social struggles. Links & resources from this…

103 – Prisoner Support Panel

In this episode, Nicole shares an interview originally released on the Final Straw Radio about long term prison support.  It shares a discussion with three anarchists doing prisoner support in different national contexts, prompted by topics brought by the…