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85 – Herbalism and Border Violence, Part Two

This episode shares part one of the Herbalism and Border Violence workshop. This is the audio version of a workshop that was originally an offering with the Railyard Apothecary in November 2024. It explores the role of herbalism in…

84 – Herbalism and Border Violence, Part One

This episode shares part one of the Herbalism and Border Violence workshop. This is the audio version of a workshop that was originally an offering with the Railyard Apothecary in November 2024. It explores the role of herbalism in…

83 – Solidarity Apothecary Offerings in 2025

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares all the offerings of the Solidarity Apothecary in 2025. Including courses, workshops, books, free resources and more. Links & resources from this episode 2025 Offerings – https://solidarityapothecary.org/2025-offerings/ Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/ Support…

82 – New Overcoming Burnout Podcast!

I’m excited to share a new private podcast! This is an audio recording of the Overcoming Burnout book – with accompanying journal questions! Sign up to access a link to the show: https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/overcoming-burnout-podcast/ About the book: Organising with others…

81 – 2025 Solidarity Apothecary Plans

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…

80 – 2024 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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

73 – Herbal Support for Prison Visits and Stressful Days

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 episode Herbalism,…

72 – Herbal Allies for Grief

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…

71 – Healing from Incarceration

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…

70 – Police Raids and Herbal Allies for Shock

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…

68 – Herbal Support for Nightmares

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks about herbal support for nightmares. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course waiting list (last day to sign up for…

66 – Trauma and Sexual Violence with SLEEC

Content warning – references to sexual violence In this episode, Nicole (she/her) interviews Megan (she/her) and Bryony (she/her) from a grassroots project called SLEEC – Survivors Leading Essential Education and Change. SLEEC is a survivor-led organisation that changes conversations,…

65 – Solitary Gardens with jackie sumell

In this episode Nicole (she/her) interviews jackie sumell (she/her) from the Solitary Gardens Project. jackie is an artist and abolitionist who has spent more than two decades working with folks serving their sentences in long-term isolation. The Solitary Gardens…

64 – All about the Practical Medicine Making Intensive

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares all about the Practical Medicine Making Intensive taking place in September. Links & resources from this episode Book your place – https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/practical-medicine-making-course-end-of-september/ Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/ Support the show Music from Sole…

63 – Solidarity Apothecary Updates!

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares some brief updates from the Solidarity Apothecary. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Practical Medicine Making Intensive – https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/practical-medicine-making-course-end-of-september/ Maternity leave info – https://solidarityapothecary.org/maternity-leave-info/ Ebooks…

62 – Solidarity Medicine Making with Rox Madeira

This is an interview with Rox Madeira (she/her) a herbalist based in Scotland. In this episode we explore all her community herbalism work, including solidarity medicine making with refugees, the community learning apothecary and many other projects! Links &…

61 – All about the new Herbalism and State Violence Book

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks all about the new Herbalism and State Violence book! She shares about the different sections and content of the book, where to buy it and more.  The book blurb: State violence is a…