The Frontline Herbalism Podcast

This episode shares an interview with Nicole Rose on the Planting Medicine Podcast. About the episode: Emiliano Lemus interviews Nicole Rose of Solidarity Apothecary about herbs to resist fascism. They discuss organizing strategies for connecting with plant medicines as our communities navigate ICE and police violence, prisoner support, protests, and more. We also chat about Nicole Rose’s book, Herbalism and State Violence: Practical Herbal Medicine for Surviving State Repression, available as a fund drive thank you gift.Links & resources from this episodePlanting Medicine Podcast - https://kpfa.org/program/planting-medicine/Rosehip Herbal Clinic - https://rosehip.clinic/Herbalism and State Violence Ebook - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/herbalism-and-state-violence-ebook/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

Today (Sunday 12th April 2026) is the LAST DAY to join the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course! Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/What’s inside the Course – Episode 87All about the Solidarity Pricing and Sliding Scale – Episode 88Commonly Asked Questions about the Course – Episode 89What Other People have said about the Coures – Episode 90Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

Stimulating nervines are herbs with an affinity for the nervous system with a gentle stimulant action. In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks about the important things to consider before working with stimulating nervines, especially from a trauma perspective. Some of the herbs mentioned include Rosemary, Hyssop, Sage and Thyme. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/111 – Herbal Support for the Shutdown State - https://solidarityapothecary.org/the-frontline-herbalism-podcast/111-herbal-support-for-the-shutdown-state/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode shares an interview from the Radio Wombat Radio Show and Podcast in Italy. Addu asks Nicole all about the Solidarity Apothecary - from its origins to current offerings. We talk about everything from how herbalism can support people experiencing state violence, to how the body expresses distress, as well as practical logistics like how medicines are grown and made for the project. Links & resources from this episodeOriginal interview on Radio Wombat - https://radiowombat.net/nervature-107-interview-with-nicole-rose/Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

Hypnotic or sedative nervines have a stronger sedating effect on the nervous system, helping induce sleep, relieve pain and tension, and support deeper states of physical relaxation. In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks about the important things to consider before working with a sedative nervine, especially from a trauma perspective. Some of the herbs mentioned include Skullcap, Passionflower, Wild Lettuce and more. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

Cardiac nervines are herbs that support the nervous system through their affinity with the heart and cardiovascular system. Examples of cardiac nervines include Yarrow, Hawthorn, Motherwort, Rose and Linden Flowers. In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares about her experiences of working with this plants through grief, recent heartache and more. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

Nerve tonics are herbs which act to tonify, strengthen, and restore the proper structure and functioning of the nervous system. In this episode Nicole (she/her) shares her experiences of working with nerve tonics in long-term recovery from trauma, burnout and chronic stress. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Solidarity Apothecary 1:1 Clinic - https://clinic.solidarityapothecary.org/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This is a brief episode to say that the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course is now open for enrollment! Join the course here.It is also the last day to purchase merchandise to support the Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais!Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/What’s inside the Course – Episode 87All about the Solidarity Pricing and Sliding Scale – Episode 88Commonly Asked Questions about the Course – Episode 89What Other People have said about the Coures – Episode 90Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais - https://mobileherbalclinic.org/New merch! – https://solidarityapothecary.org/mobile-herbal-clinic-calais-merch/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode explores herbal support for stress, anxiety and overwhelm. Nicole (she/her) introduces different relaxant nervines that can support the body to access a more 'safe and social' state. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Join the waiting list – https://mailtrain.solidarityapothecary.org/subscription/7ylKjaU5lFind them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This is a short announcement episode where Nicole (she/her) talks about the Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais and the new merchandise available to support the project. She also talks about the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course that is open for enrollment on Sunday 22nd March 2026 and reasons to join the waiting list beforehand!Links & resources from this episodeMobile Herbal Clinic Calais - https://mobileherbalclinic.org/New merch! - https://solidarityapothecary.org/mobile-herbal-clinic-calais-merch/Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Join the waiting list - https://mailtrain.solidarityapothecary.org/subscription/7ylKjaU5lFind them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks about the ways that herbs can support people through acute and chronic periods of stress.Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Course Waiting list - https://mailtrain.solidarityapothecary.org/subscription/7ylKjaU5lNew Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais Merch - https://solidarityapothecary.org/mobile-herbal-clinic-calais-merch/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode shares an interview with prisoner Amu Gib (they/them) about their hunger strike inside, conditions inside prison, plants of the prison gardens, resisting imperialism and more!Links & resources from this episodeWrite to Amu - https://prisonersforpalestine.org/prisoner/amu-gib/The Prisoner's Herbal - https://solidarityapothecary.org/prisonersherbal/Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode shares a conversation between Kes Otter Lieffe (she/her) and Nicole Rose (she/her). In this juicy conversation, they discuss their experiences and feelings about solo work vs collectivity, working class femme labour, hyperresponsibility patterns, how non humans sustain their work, connection and reciprocity with plants and non humans, and so much much!This conversation originally took place in May 2025 at the Learning from our ecosystems: What could a deeper understanding of (queer) ecology teach us about design, resilience and reflection? event at Hyperwerk in Basel.About KesKes Otter Lieffe /kes ˈɒtə liːf/ is a writer and ecologist and has been involved in grassroots community struggles for over twenty years.She has written four queer speculative fiction novels and she writes and teaches about queer ecology. Her work focuses on nature connection, mutual aid, and the intersections of class, queerness, disability justice and environmental defence.Links & resources from this episodehttps://otterlieffe.com/https://kesotterlieffe.substack.com/https://queerecology.substack.com/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by Amani | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode shares a rundown of Solidarity Apothecary offerings including upcoming courses, group programmes, herbal care packages, 1:1 herbal support and more. Links & resources from this episode2026 Offerings - https://solidarityapothecary.org/2026-offerings/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks through the 2026 Herbal Path Planner that is available for free to help you design your herbal year. The episode explores choosing a plant to work with, skills you'd like to develop, how to meet people who love plants and so much more. Links & resources from this episode2026 Herbal Path Planner - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/herbalplanner/Rooted in Struggle Programme - https://solidarityapothecary.org/rooted/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode shares a conversation with Elia from the Fire These Times Podcast. Elia is a UK-based Lebanese-Palestinian writer, researcher and podcaster whose work focuses on hauntings, anti-authoritarianism, international solidarity, and alternative futurities. He runs the The Fire These Times podcast and the Hauntologies newsletter.He interviews Nicole about the Solidarity Apothecary and the Overcoming Burnout series. Together they discuss grief, trauma, mutual aid, herbalism, and more.Links & resources from this episodeThe Fire These Times Podcast - https://thefirethesetimes.com/Elia’s website - https://eliaayoub.com/Hauntologies newsletter - https://www.hauntologies.net/From the Periphery Media Collective - https://fromtheperiphery.com/The Mutual Aid Podcast - https://fromtheperiphery.com/mutual-aid-podcast/Overcoming Burnout Book - https://solidarityapothecary.org/overcomingburnout/Overcoming Burnout Podcast - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/overcoming-burnout-podcast/Rooted in Struggle Programme - https://solidarityapothecary.org/rooted/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

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 2026!Links & resources from this episode2026 Plans Post - https://solidarityapothecary.org/2026-plans-for-the-solidarity-apothecary/2026 Solidarity Apothecary Offerings - https://solidarityapothecary.org/2026-offerings/2026 Herbal Path Planner - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/herbalplanner/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

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 2025.Content warning - references to suicide and prison. Links & resources from this episode2025 Review Post - https://solidarityapothecary.org/2025-review/Article about Taylor - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/ipp-sentence-taylor-atkinson-eastwood-park-b2880351.htmlNew 2026 Herbal Path Planner - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/herbalplanner/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

How do you choose which plant to work with? This episode helps navigate this decision, from medicinal action to choosing plants from your lineages or bioregion, understanding different herbal energetics and so much more. Links & resources from this episodeStolen Skies Calendar - https://stolenskiescalendar2026.bigcartel.com/Month of Solidarity for Taylor - https://bristolabc.org/month-of-solidarity-for-taylor/The Prisoner's Herbal in Romanian - https://solidarityapothecary.org/the-prisoners-herbal-is-now-available-in-romanian/Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Practical Medicine Making Intensives - https://solidarityapothecary.org/practical-medicine-making-intensive/Episode 26 - Connecting with Plant Allies - https://solidarityapothecary.org/the-frontline-herbalism-podcast/26-connecting-with-plant-allies/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares about herbal support through court cases. Exploring why court cases are often so stressful and traumatic, the episode then shares practical herbal medicines that can support people to get through them the best they can. Links & resources from this episodeHerbal care packages - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbal-solidarity2/Herbalism and State Violence book - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/herbalism-and-state-violence-ebook/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

Enrollment closes today for the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course!No one turned away for lack of funds!Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/What’s inside the Course – Episode 87All about the Solidarity Pricing and Sliding Scale – Episode 88Commonly Asked Questions about the Course – Episode 89What Other People have said about the Coures – Episode 90Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode is part of the Soothing Survival series about Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond. It dives into the freeze response, with more information about helpful herbal support for shifting this state. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – ENROLLMENT CLOSES MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Soothing Survival: A Five-Part Email Series on Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond – https://solidarityapothecary.org/soothingsurvival/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode introduces the Soothing Survival series about Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond. It dives into the shutdown state, with more information about helpful herbal support for shifting out of it. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – ENROLLMENT CLOSES MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Soothing Survival: A Five-Part Email Series on Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond – https://solidarityapothecary.org/soothingsurvival/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode introduces the Soothing Survival series about Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond. It dives into the fight response, with more information about helpful herbal support for shifting this state. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – ENROLLMENT CLOSES MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Soothing Survival: A Five-Part Email Series on Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond – https://solidarityapothecary.org/soothingsurvival/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode introduces the Soothing Survival series about Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond. It dives into the flight response, with more information about helpful herbal support for shifting this state. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – ENROLLMENT CLOSES MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Soothing Survival: A Five-Part Email Series on Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond – https://solidarityapothecary.org/soothingsurvival/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares three powerful calls for herbal solidarity from around the world. She highlights an Indigenous-led street clinic offering care and resistance on the frontlines, an ebook fundraiser supporting food sovereignty efforts in Gaza and Sudan, and the new No Borders Herbals Project distributing herbal medicine to people on the move through the Balkans. Links & resources from this episodeEbook Sale - Seeds of Solidarity Funding Drive for Sudanese & Palestinian Farmers - https://solidarityapothecary.org/ebook-sale-seeds-of-solidarity-funding-drive-for-sudanese-palestinian-farmers/Solidarity Apothecary Store (where to buy Ebooks and merch) - https://solidarityapothecary.org/store/Support the Giwaabamin Herbal Street Clinic - https://gofund.me/bd7645fa4No Borders Herbals - https://solidarityapothecary.org/nobordersherbals/Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) speaks about herbalism as a rebellion against self-neglect.Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Overcoming Burnout Podcast - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/overcoming-burnout-podcast/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This is a brief episode to say that the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course is now open for enrollment! Join the course here. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/What’s inside the Course – Episode 87All about the Solidarity Pricing and Sliding Scale – Episode 88Commonly Asked Questions about the Course – Episode 89What Other People have said about the Coures – Episode 90Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode shares a recording of a talk by Nicole Rose (she/her) at the Together We Resist Feminist Congress in Basel, Switzerland. About the talk: This workshop is for anyone experiencing repression due to their work for liberation, as well as those involved in anti-repression and solidarity efforts. It explores how state and systematic repression impact the nervous system, body, and overall health, and how herbal medicine can offer support in both the short and long term. From calming acute anxiety to rebuilding after burnout, trauma, or imprisonment, herbs have a vital role to play in sustaining resistance. The session shares practical examples of herbal solidarity from supporting people post-arrest and in court, to navigating incarceration and healing after release. Grounded in lived experience and collective care, this workshop aims to nourish movements as much as bodies.Links & resources from this episodeTogether We Resist - https://femkongressbs25.noblogs.org/Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Soothing Survival: A Five-Part Email Series on Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond – https://solidarityapothecary.org/soothingsurvival/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode shares a talk by Nicole Rose (she/her) at Zagreb Anarchist Bookfair all about burnout. It explores the structural, cultural and biological drivers of burnout with a focus on burnout in social struggles. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Soothing Survival: A Five-Part Email Series on Herbal Support for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Beyond - https://solidarityapothecary.org/soothingsurvival/Overcoming Burnout Podcast - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/overcoming-burnout-podcast/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

In this episode, Nicole shares an interview originally released on the Final Straw Radio about long term prison support. It shares a discussion with three anarchists doing prisoner support in different national contexts, prompted by topics brought by the guests. You’ll hear first from Moshe of ABC Belarus, then Nicole of the Solidarity Apothecary and finally from Anya of Solidarity Zone speak on topics such as service work in solidarity, gendered dynamics of care work, difficulties in organizing ongoing and long-term anti-repression work from within exile and diaspora communities, burnout and self-care.Links & resources from this episodeFinal Straw Radio - https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2025/08/24/prisoner-support-panel-discussion/Transcript - https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2025/08/24/prisoner-support-panel-discussion/#PrisonerSupportPanelABC Belarus - https://abc-belarus.org/en/main-page/Solidarity Zone - https://solidarityzone.net/Zhensky Srok (Women’s Term) - https://www.womanterm.com/podcast/Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode is the second in a series about Herbal Care Packages. It dives into detail about fundraising strategies, the importance of broader community care and solidarity and how to get started. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Making Herbal Medicine with Glycerine Course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/glycerinecourse/Herbal Care Packages – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbal-solidarity2/Herbalism & State Violence Book – https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/herbalism-and-state-violence-ebook/Week of Solidarity with Anarchist Prisoners - https://solidarity.international/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode offers a deep dive into the Solidarity Apothecary’s Herbal Care Packages. It will be helpful for anyone wanting to organise medicine making and herbal solidarity for their community. Nicole (she/her) talks about which plant medicines are chosen and why, how they are distributed and more.Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Herbal Care Packages – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbal-solidarity2/Herbalism & State Violence Book – https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/herbalism-and-state-violence-ebook/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks about the importance of defendant support and the many practical and emotional aspects to consider when people are experiencing fear and uncertainty. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Anti-Repression Herbal Care Packages - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbal-solidarity2/Defiance: Anarchist Statements Before Judge and Jury Book - https://www.activedistributionshop.org/product/defiance/Herbalism & State Violence Book - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/herbalism-and-state-violence-ebook/State Repression, Trauma and the Body Webinar Reply - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/state-repression-webinar/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

In this second episode of a series about Herbal Support Through Repression, Nicole (she/her) shares her personal experiences of state repression.Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism and State Violence book - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/herbalism-and-state-violence-ebook/Hawthorn Programme – https://solidarityapothecary.org/hawthorn/ (applications now closed)Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) kicks off Series Five with a powerful new theme: herbal support through repression. She introduces the Hawthorn Programme - the latest offering from the Solidarity Apothecary - a three-month container providing herbal care and collective support for people navigating state repression.Links & resources from this episodeHawthorn Programme - https://solidarityapothecary.org/hawthorn/Application Form Please note, applications close Wednesday 6th August 2025Ebook Fundraiser for Hatem’s Family in GazaFind them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

Tomorrow (Monday 2nd June) at 8am BST is the final deadline to order merch and support the Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais.Check out the stunning designs and items available to fundraise for this important herbal clinic.Links & resources from this episodeStore with all items available - https://solidarityapothecary.org/store/ Important ordering information - https://solidarityapothecary.org/mhcmerch/All about the Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais - https://mobileherbalclinic.org/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by Amani | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

Nicole (she/her) announces that it is the last weekend to join the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course. The last chance to sign up is Sunday 13th April 2025. No one turned away for lack of funds!Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/What's inside the Course - Episode 87All about the Solidarity Pricing and Sliding Scale - Episode 88Commonly Asked Questions about the Course - Episode 89What Other People have said about the Coures - Episode 90Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode introduces the role of plant medicines in supporting people navigate traumatic experiences and chronic stress.Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This is part three of a series about learning herbalism. In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks about the importance of finding the right mentors for you and people you feel affinity with. She shares about ‘continuous professional development’ for herbalists and anyone interested in learning herbalism, as well as what skills we need to develop for the current times and future times ahead. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This is part two of a series about learning herbalism. In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks about the importance of knowing your own learning style to help determine which pathway is right for you. She introduces some of the main herbal schools in the so-called UK and their strengths and weaknesses for different people. Plus much more! Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks about learning herbalism and the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches. This episode dives into the importance of building intimacy with plants, gaining practical skills and the role of following our passions when learning herbalism.Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

The Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course is open for enrollment! Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode shares what people have said about the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course. Enrollment opens on Saturday 22nd March! Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Join the course waiting list – https://mailtrain.solidarityapothecary.org/subscription/fmbLcOZlJFind them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by Amani | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode shares more about Nicole and the Solidarity Apothecary, what the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course is and isn't and the commonly asked questions about the course! Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Join the course waiting list – https://mailtrain.solidarityapothecary.org/subscription/fmbLcOZlJFind them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode shares all about the Sliding Scale and Solidarity Pricing for the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course that is open for enrollment Saturday 22nd March. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Join the course waiting list – https://mailtrain.solidarityapothecary.org/subscription/fmbLcOZlJSolidarity Places Information - https://solidarityapothecary.org/ptsd-solidarity-places/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode shares practical information about the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course that is launching on Saturday 22nd March! Learn more about the modules and the content of the training and why this course matters. Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Join the course waiting list – https://mailtrain.solidarityapothecary.org/subscription/fmbLcOZlJFind them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

This episode introduces the two bonuses as part of the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course launching on Saturday 22nd March!Links & resources from this episodeHerbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/Join the course waiting list - https://mailtrain.solidarityapothecary.org/subscription/fmbLcOZlJFind them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

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 supporting people displaced by colonialism, capitalism, conflict and climate change.The workshop introduces the work of the Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais that has served over 10,000 refugees in Northern France with first aid and acute herbal care since 2019. Nicole also talks about herbal solidarity on the Poland-Ukraine border and lessons from other herbal refugee solidarity work. People will take away practical information about several of the medicines made en masse and learn what herbal medicine can look like in these challenging conditions.Links & resources from this episodeWatch the workshop and download the slides, transcripts and resources – https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/herbalism-and-border-violence-workshop/Support the Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais – https://mobileherbalclinic.org/campaigns/support/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.

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 supporting people displaced by colonialism, capitalism, conflict and climate change.The workshop introduces the work of the Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais that has served over 10,000 refugees in Northern France with first aid and acute herbal care since 2019. Nicole also talks about herbal solidarity on the Poland-Ukraine border and lessons from other herbal refugee solidarity work. People will take away practical information about several of the medicines made en masse and learn what herbal medicine can look like in these challenging conditions.Links & resources from this episodeWatch the workshop and download the slides, transcripts and resources - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/herbalism-and-border-violence-workshop/Farah action alert - https://actionnetwork.org/letters/demand-improved-nutrition-for-cancer-patient-farah-in-prisonFarah petition - https://www.change.org/p/demand-the-removal-of-judge-joanna-greenberg-to-safeguard-women-and-girls?recruiter=1360820697&recruited_by_id=f603ca50-c151-11ef-a5ca-815babe6e49e&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard&utm_medium=copylinkSupport the Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais - https://mobileherbalclinic.org/campaigns/support/Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/Support the showMusic from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you listen.