Best The Three Apothecaries Podcasts (2025)

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108 - Global Herbal Solidarity 31:50

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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 pe…

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8.2 Dr Laurence Gray - The Dose Maketh the Poison 1:01:26

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Laurence Gray, Consultant Clinical Pharmacologist and Director of the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) in Cardiff. We explore the vital topic of toxicity — from the dangers of medicines such as propranolol, to the principles of managing patients exposed to toxic substances, and the crucial role of heal…

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107 - Herbalism: A Rebellion Against Self-Neglect 17:46

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In this episode, Nicole (she/her) speaks about herbalism as a rebellion against self-neglect. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Overcoming Burnout Podcast - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/overcoming-burnout-podcast/ Find them all at so…

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106 - The Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course is open for enrollment! 4:13

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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 episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ What’s inside the Course – Episode 87 All about the Solidarity Pricing and Sl…

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105 - Herbal Support Through Repression 44:57

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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 repressi…

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104 - Burnout Talk for Zagreb Anarchist Bookfair 31:05

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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 episode Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcours…

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103 - Prisoner Support Panel 1:47:46

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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 a…

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8.1 Dr Jessica Morley. Will Artificial Intelligence save the NHS? 52:16

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Dr Jessica Morley is a leading expert in digital health ethics, data governance, and artificial intelligence policy. Currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Yale University’s Digital Ethics Center, she previously served as Director of Policy at the Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science at the University of Oxford. Jess has also worked at the he…

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102 - Herbal Care Packages, Part Two 32:12

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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 episode Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Making Herbal M…

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101 - Herbal Care Packages 38:28

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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 episode Herbalism, P…

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100 - Defendant Support 34:16

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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 episode Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Anti-Repression Herbal …

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99 - Personal experiences of State Repression 20:50

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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 episode Herbalism and State Violence book - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/herbalism-and-state-violence-ebook/ Hawthorn Programme – https://solidarityapothecary.org/h…

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98 - Introducing Series Five: Herbal Support Through Repression & the Hawthorn Programme 25:09

2M ago25:09

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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 ep…

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97 - Final chance for Plants Know No Borders Merch! 10:33

4M ago10:33

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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 episode Store with all items available - https://solidarityapothecary.org/store/ Important ordering info…

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96 - Last weekend to join! 9:19

6M ago9:19

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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 episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ What's …

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7.8 Dr Margaret McCartney - Conflicts of Interest and the Skinny Jabs 56:48

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This episode we are joined by Dr Margaret McCartney a practising General Practitioner and a Senior Clinical Lecturer in General Practice at the University of St Andrews. Margaret is a vocal advocate for Evidence Based Medicine and regular journal / newspaper columnist and contributor to the BBC Radio 4 programme Inside Health. Does accepting money …

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95 - Herbal Support for Trauma 46:34

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This episode introduces the role of plant medicines in supporting people navigate traumatic experiences and chronic stress. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/ Support the show Music from Sole & D…

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94 - Learning Herbalism, Part Three 39:58

6M ago39:58

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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…

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93 - Learning Herbalism, Part Two 40:37

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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 & r…

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92 - Learning Herbalism, Part One 23:46

7M ago23:46

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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 episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic…

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91 - The Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course is open for enrollment! 1:52

7M ago1:52

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The Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course is open for enrollment! Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/ Support the show Music from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @…

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90 - What People have said about the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course 29:33

7M ago29:33

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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 episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Join the course waiting list – https://mailtrain.solidarityapothecary.org…

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89 - Commonly Asked Questions about the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course 20:33

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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 episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Join the course waiting l…

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88 - All about the Sliding Scale and Solidarity Pricing for the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course 14:59

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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 episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Join the course waiting list – https://…

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87 - What's inside the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course 39:47

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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 episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbali…

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86 - All about the new bonuses for the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course! 8:25

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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 episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Join the course waiting list - https://mailtrain.solidarityapothecary.org/subs…

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7.7 Diving into the Deep End - The Aural Apothecary Analyses: The Inverse Care Law. 1:09:33

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In this special episode we ‘Dive in at the Deep End’ and examine in-depth the Inverse Care Law. What is it, why does it matter to medicines optimisation - and what can we do about it? The Inverse Care Law is a term first defined by the Welsh GP Dr Julian Tudor Hart over 50 years to describe how, perversely, people who most need health care are the …

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7.6 Professor Lauren Walker - The trials and tribulations of a Clinical Pharmacologist 1:00:10

8M ago1:00:10

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What is a Clinical Pharmacologist? Who better to tell us than Professor Lauren Walker, Professor of Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics and Honorary Consultant in General Internal Medicine at Liverpool University. Lauren is a leading researcher in multimorbidity and AI-driven healthcare and plays a key role in early-phase clinical trials. We chat …

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85 – Herbalism and Border Violence, Part Two 50:02

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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 …

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84 - Herbalism and Border Violence, Part One 38:58

8M ago38:58

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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 …

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83 - Solidarity Apothecary Offerings in 2025 16:02

9M ago16:02

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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 …

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82 - New Overcoming Burnout Podcast! 3:05

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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 e…

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81 - 2025 Solidarity Apothecary Plans 23:02

9M ago23:02

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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 So…

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80 - 2024 Solidarity Apothecary Review 30:55

9M ago30:55

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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 Revie…

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7.5 - Deprescribing from Down Under - Dr Emily Reeve 58:20

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What is Deprescribing? Why is it so important? And the big question... who invented it?! We present a masterclass in deprescribing from pharmacist Dr Emily Reeve from Monash University in Australia who is also Chair of the Australian Deprescribing Network. The need to review, reduce or stop medicines has been a regular topic of conversation here on…

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The Aural Apothecary Almanac 2024. Weight loss drugs, Assisted dying and the Weight of the British National Formulary 1:07:45

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Pull up a chair and join the Three Apothecaries around the fire as we wrap up the year with a lively chat featuring friends and colleagues Clare Howard and Jonathan Underhill. Together, we reflect on an exciting and dramatic year in the ever-changing world of healthcare and medicines. From groundbreaking developments like weight-loss drugs and deba…

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7.4 The Aural Apothecary Analyses! When Guidelines Go Wrong - A Medicines Safety Special with Dr Matthew Jones and Angela Carrington 58:23

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Welcome to the second in our series of ‘The Aural Apothecary Analyses’, where we will be delving a bit deeper into some of the recurring themes from our first series. This week we are joined by Dr Matthew Jones and Angela Carrinton to discuss medicines safety and how we can help clinicians & patients make better decisions. Healthcare professionals …

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7.3 John Seddon - Saving the NHS through system change 1:04:28

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Freedom from Command and Control was the very first book choice on the Aural Apothecary and its themes of failure demand, systems thinking and value have featured heavily on the show ever since. It is a real pleasure therefore this week to welcome its author, John Seddon. John Seddon is an occupational psychologist and author, specialising in the s…

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7.2 - Back to the Future! Dr Berwyn Owen and The Evolution of Community Pharmacy. 57:26

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This week, when we return to our normal format we are joined by Community Pharmacist Dr Berwyn Owen. Berwyn is a pharmacy proprietor and prescriber in North Wales. Formerly a Chief Pharmacist and a member of the General Pharmaceutical Council he is well placed to discuss what the future of medicines management looks like through the lens of communi…

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79 - LAST DAY to enrol in the Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress course! 2:16

12M ago2:16

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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 Herbalis…

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78 - Case Study #5 Tina - chronic unrelenting stress, arthritis & more 27:34

12M ago27:34

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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 exhaus…

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77 - Case Study #4 Alicia – arestee shock, panic attacks and more 16:55

12M ago16:55

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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 t…

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76 - Case Study #3 Ahmad - refugee trauma, rage and more 26:26

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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 you…

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75 - Case Study #2 Eden - organiser burnout and vicarious trauma 27:34

1y ago27:34

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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 …

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7.1 The Aural Apothecary Analyses! Statins and Shared Decision Making, with Brian Finney and Dr Sam Finnikin 50:51

1y ago50:51

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Welcome back to The Aural Apothecary! For our first episode we bring you an exciting new format, where we’ll be diving deeper into some of the recurring themes from our first six series. The Aural Apothecary Analyses! In this episode, we focus on statins and the importance of shared decision making in healthcare. Inspired by a recent paper in the B…

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74 - Case Study #1 Tom - prison PTSD, methadone and more 36:57

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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 o…

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73 - Herbal Support for Prison Visits and Stressful Days 21:51

1y ago21:51

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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 solidarityap…

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72 - Herbal Allies for Grief 29:33

1y ago29:33

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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 He…

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71 - Healing from Incarceration 48:58

1y ago48:58

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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 …

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70 - Police Raids and Herbal Allies for Shock 22:59

1y ago22:59

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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 a…