Episode 75: An Interview with Jennifer Patterson

On episode 75 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview author and herbalist Jennifer Patterson. A trauma-informed breathwork facilitator and grief worker, Jennifer uses plants, breath, and words to explore survivorhood and healing. In this conversation, they consider Datura as crossroads medicine and our desire to work with poisonous plants. They also talk about Hecate, existing in the Underworld, and Jennifer’s private practice Corpus Ritual.Jennifer has monthly virtual workshops as well as an herbal shop online. Consider signing up for her workshop 'Breathwork for Grief' on October 27th - sliding scale available. Connect with Jennifer on Instagram @corpusritual or her website CorpusRitual.com.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources: "The Power of Breathwork: Simple Practices to Promote Wellbeing" by Jennifer Patterson "Queering Sexual Violence" by Jennifer Pattersonhttps://www.thebreathenetwork.org/https://chauna-louise-bryant.mykajabi.com/breathwork-facilitator-traininghttps://jenniferpatterson.substack.com/https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9781592339372/The-Power-of-Breathwork.htmlhttps://queeringsexualviolence.com/https://www.vidaweb.org/living-in-liminality-working-with-the-wounds-of-trauma-through-altered-states-poison-medicine/https://www.natbrut.com/roundtable-hematopoiesishttps://corpusritual.com/https://www.instagram.com/corpusritual/?hl=en Shoutouts:Join Tenth House Rising! Tenth House Rising offers seasonal learning for those who seek meaning through myth, magick, and memory. Rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and inspired by the Wheel of the Year, each month brings a new theme that echoes the energies of the natural world. Learn more at TenthHouseRising.com.For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Box, a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. The Tamed Wild Box is a monthly offering of 5-7 items, chosen for the month and season we are in. Each delivery includes a box card that explains your items and a little ritual you can do with your new tools. You will also receive access to a monthly moon gathering, exclusive to box subscribers! Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio