The Frontline Herbalism Podcast

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 supporting refugees, asylum seekers and people on the move across repressive borders. It explores the politics of the border regime and the role of herbalists in suppor...

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 supporting refugees, asylum seekers and people on the move across repressive borders. It explores the politics of the border regime and the role of herbalists in suppor...

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 the show Music from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrati...

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 for human, animal and earth liberation can be one of the most empowering experiences alive. Yet frontline resista...

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 plans for 2025! Links & resources from this episode Solidarity Apothecary 2025 Plans Post Find them...

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 towards this goal in 2024. Links & resources from this episode 2024 Review post Find them all at solidarityapothecary.o...

This super brief episode is just to announce that the Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress course is closing for enrolment TODAY!!! Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, 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 & Traumatic Stress Course...

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 visits. Her arthri...

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 she has withdr...

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 good health. But he has reg...

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/years up until re...

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 stomach cramps an...

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, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course Herbalism and State Violence ebook Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/ Support the show Music f...

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 episode Overcoming Burnout Book Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course Find...

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.  Content warning - re...

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 episode Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/ Suppor...

This super brief episode is just to announce that the Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress course is open for enrolment!!! Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course Episode 14 all about the Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course Episode 51 - 5 Reasons to join the Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course Find them all at solidarityapothecary...

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 10% off code) Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/ Support the show Music from Sole...

Content warning – references to sexual violence, domestic violence, imprisonment and state violence In this episode, Megan (she/her) and Bryony (she/her) from SLEEC interview Nicole (she/her) from the Solidarity Apothecary. SLEEC (Survivors Leading Essential Education and Change) is a survivor-led organisation that changes conversations, supports survivors and dismantles the roots of male violence...

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, supports survivors and dismantles the roots of male violence.  They discuss how services for survivors of sex...

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 turns solitary confinement cells into garden beds that are the same size and blueprint as the cells people have spent decades in. ...

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 & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustr...

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://soli...

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 & resources from this episode Rox’s website Movement in Thyme The Sage’s Cabin Podcast Films for Justice Herbalism and Climate Change event...

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 brutal reality for vast numbers of people. It is an experience that is racialised, classed and gendered in its design and application. It intersects with nearly all forms of...