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54 – Herbalism, Incarceration and Abolition, Part One

Content warning – prison, racism, suicide, self-harm, medical neglect, chronic illness, trauma This is part one of a workshop that explores herbalism, incarceration and abolition. This particular section introduces incarceration and the prison industrial complex, with a focus on…

53 – 2023 Solidarity Apothecary Review & Plans for 2024

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares the 2023 Solidarity Apothecary Review and plans for 2024! The episode signposts to all sorts of resources from free workshops, to upcoming courses, podcast episodes, crowdfunders and more. Content warning – some references…

50 – Herbal Support for Panic Attacks

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks about herbal support for panic attacks. We explore what is a panic attack and why they happen, how to reduce activation in the sympathetic nervous system and how plant medicines can support this.…

49 – 5 Kinds of Nervines

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) introduces nervines – herbs with an affinity for the nervous system. We explore the differences between five kinds of nervines – Relaxant nervines, Hypnotic nervines, Nerve Tonics, Cardiac nervines and Stimulating nervines. Learn what these…

48 – Disability Justice with Cyree Jarelle Johnson

This episode is an interview with Cyree Jarelle Johnson (he/him) from the organisation Sins Invalid that is a disability justice based performance project that incubates and celebrates artists with disabilities, centralising artists of colour and LGBTQ / gender-variant artists…

47 – Trauma and Class with Diffwys Criafol

This episode is an interview with Diffwys Criafol (she/her) a former anarchist organiser, mother and writer who is writing in order to process class-related trauma and how our social movements are so anthemic to working class people.  In this…

46 – Healthcare in Palestine

Episode 46 of the Frontline Herbalism Podcast is an interview with Dr. Ghassan Hamdan of Palestinian Medical Relief Society (PMRS). PMRS is a grassroots NGO that’s provided a much needed response to the medical crises caused by the occupation.…

44 – Trauma and Chronic Illness with Amani

This episode is an interview with Amani (she/her) all about trauma and chronic illness. We talk about her experiences with chronic illness, connections to childhood trauma, medical neglect and the effects of repeated hospitalisations. We talk about medical gaslighting,…

43 – Age Trauma and Youth Oppression with Aiyana

This episode is an interview with Aiyana Goodfellow (he/she/they) about age trauma, youth oppression and youth liberation. Aiyana is an abolitionist, writer, liberator and delinquent. We discuss their new book – INNOCENCE & CORRUPTION: An abolitionist understanding of youth…

42 – Trauma and Addiction with Rob

This episode is an interview with Rob (he/him) about trauma and addiction. We explore what is active addiction, how it relates to trauma, how addiction affects people, families and communities, and so much more. We talk about how people…

41 – Welcome to Series 3!

This brief episode introduces the plans for Season 3 of the Frontline Herbalism Podcast. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/ Support the show Music from Sole & DJ…

39 – MSDN #9 – Medical Work in Rojava, North East Syria

This episode is an interview with Matilda (she/her) living in North East Syria (NES). We talk about the revolutionary situation in the region, medicine and other healthcare work, the collective honouring of fallen comrades and how collective life helps…

38 – MSDN #8 – Riot Medicine in France, Part 2

This episode builds on interview one which was an episode with Alexis (he/him) about street medic work at demonstrations, actions and riots in France. Part two is the audio version of the resource ‘From France with Gloves: A story…

37 – MSDN #7 – Riot Medicine in France, Part 1

This episode is an interview with Alexis (he/him) about street medic work at demonstrations, actions and riots in France. We talk about the escalation in police and war weapons used against people, the role of street medics, training, and…

36 – MSDN #6 – Frontline Medic Work in Ukraine

This episode shares a report from a medic working at the frontline in Ukraine. It talks about areas of work, the risk and danger involved, profiles of injuries, the needs and necessities of the coming time, challenges of organising…

35 – MSDN #5 – Manufacturing for Medical Self-Defense

This episode is an interview with Outis (he/him) in Poland talking about manufacturing for medical self-defense! We discuss his projects including developing 3D printed tourniquets for MSDN projects while having broader conversations about resisting capitalism and the state through…

34 – MSDN #4 – Responding to Gun Shot Wounds

This episode is an interview with Jill (they/them) from East Tennesse in the so-called United States. We talk about the increasing gun violence and the need for first aid knowledge around responding to gunshot wounds. We look at where…

33 – MSDN #3 – Harm Reduction Work in East Tenessee

This episode is an interview with Jill (they/them) from East Tennesse Harm Reduction. We explore ‘what is harm reduction’ including its radical origins and how people can organise grassroots mutual aid work. We talk about different ways to support…

32 – MSDN #2 – What is Medical Self-Defense?

This episode is an interview with Kolya (he/him) from the Medical Self-Defense Network (MSDN). We explore what is medical self-defense, taking a deep dive into some of the political and practical principles. We talk about the complexities of professionalisation,…

31 – MSDN #1 – Introducing the Medical Self-Defense Network

Welcome to series two! This episode is an interview with Kolya (he/him) from the Medical Self-Defense Network (MSDN). We explore what the Medical Self-Defense Network is, how it started and some of the political motivations behind the network. We…