Jenny Harrow-Keeler, Cofounder & Executive Director Integrative Healers Action Network (IHAN), Ep. 491

What this episode covers

🔥 From Disaster to Resilience: Jenny co-founded the Integrative Healers Action Network (IHAN) in 2017 after returning to Sonoma County just before the devastating wildfires. 🏕️ Rapid Response Clinics & 🚒 Supporting Firefighters: Jenny’s work expanded to helping first responders deal with physical injury, emotional trauma, and toxic exposure. Since 2020, the focus has shifted to long-term recovery and detox protocols (e.g., glutathione nebulizer treatments). High rates of cancer and mental health issues among firefighters require early intervention and ongoing care. 🌬️ New Fire Threats: The LA fires of early 2024 marked a turning point: firefighters became severely ill, many hospitalized. A new danger: burning electric vehicle batteries, especially lithium, causing extreme toxicity. 🌿 Jenny’s Personal Recovery: She is aware that also she has to take time to herself. She rejuvenates through forest bathing, spending time in redwoods and nature as a form of self-healing and mental reset. 🤝 Get Involved & volunteer: IHAN is a mostly volunteer-run nonprofit with a small part-time staff. Volunteers range from licensed healers to admin helpers—training is trauma-informed and available online. Donations of funds, supplies, supplements, and word of mouth are crucial to support continued efforts. 🌱 Mission and Vision for the future: IHAN's mission is to transform trauma into resilience for climate disaster-affected communities. The organization prepares constantly while promoting self-care for its team and building a network of support before the next disaster hits. 📢 Wisdom: Jenny reminds us that supporting others supports ourselves. Visit IHAN’s website to volunteer or donate—everyone can help, even in small ways. https://www.ihanclinics.org/