ep 102 : polyvagal herbalism with Brunem Warshaw of well deep remedies

Happy Spring! In our March episode of rise up! good witch, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Brunem Warshaw of Well Deep Remedies to chat about polyvagal herbalism, systemic barriers to formal herbal medicine training, disability justice work, connecting with ancestral practices in culturally appropriate ways, and how to keep our herbal practices accessible for ourselves and our communities. Brunem also shares some valuable resources (for anyone around the world!) to get involved in protecting trans healthcare and supporting rural queer organizers--links found below! Brunem Warshaw (they/them) is a clinical herbalist, medicine-maker, and educator currently based in Tennessee, who weaves scientific and intuitive approaches together to support people in healing themselves with the assistance of plant medicines. Their clinical herbalism practice Well Deep Remedies focuses on providing support with trauma recovery, addiction, sexual health, and complex chronic illness. Brunem is passionate about developing a peoples’ science of the autonomic nervous system, including the integration of polyvagal theory with herbs to cultivate emotional resilience. Brunem's Links:  Website: www.welldeepremedies.com (see Resources page to read paper "Polyvagal Herbalism") Book a 30-min Mini Consult: tinyurl.com/WDRMiniConsult Mailing list: tinyurl.com/WDRnewsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welldeepremedies/ Order medicines: https://www.narrowbridgecandles.org/collections/well-deep-remedies Interested in becoming an herbal client who works with Brunem ongoingly? Start with a free 15-min call (tinyurl.com/DiscoveryCallWDR) or send an email to [email protected].  BONUS FOR PATREON PATRONS: All tier patrons will receive a discount code for 25% off an intake consultation with Brunem!  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mutual Aid and donation efforts for trans health care in the South: Mutual Aid Babes – ongoing fundraiser for bail funds, queer and trans rural organizing, support for trans folks losing healthcare access, and safe abortion access Southerners on New Ground –Queer abolitionist and liberation organizing group with regional chapters National Center for Transgender Equality Read more about the Tennessee drag and gender-affirming care bans on the Human Rights Campaign site: Trans in the South: a resource and services guide ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sign up to virtually attend Tavi's upcoming FREE class at PSU (4/19/23), "Building a Self-Care Toolbox with Herbal Allies for Survivors" Join the Patreon (for as low as $2/month) to support a disabled brown herbalist, get extra perks and ongoing self-care education, and keep the rise up! good witch project going through the new paradigm~www.patreon/com/riseupgoodwitchremixx Always accepting tips via Cashapp: $TaviTime or venmo @TaviTime Learn more about me, and check out my handcrafted herbal medicine at my apothecary: https://www.manateemedicinals.com/shop All music in this episode by Given Davis! Audio editing support by Sasha Ell.