The Aural Apothecary Podcast. An authentic yet lighthearted take on the world of medicines and healthcare in the UK from Jamie, Gimmo and Steve the Chemist.
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Plant knowledge, medicine making tips, interviews and advice on how to skill up to strengthen collective autonomy, self-defence and resilience to climate change, capitalism and state violence. Learning and inspiration from grassroots healthcare initiatives and frontline herbal projects worldwide.
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6.10 Tommy Whitelaw - Intelligent Kindness & Gentle Honesty - listening is the best medicine
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Join us for the last episode of series six and a joyful exploration of the importance and reality of person centred care. For five years Tommy Whitelaw was a full-time carer for his late mother Joan who had Vascular Dementia. In 2011 he undertook a walk around Scotland’s towns and cities to collect hundreds of life stories and letters detailing the…
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6.9 Ann-Marie Goacher. The Eyes: A Window to Our Health
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Pain in the eye? It is a red-flag all healthcare professionals are trained to be aware of. But when spotted, who deals with it? We are joined by Specialist Head and Neck Pharmacist Ann Marie Goacher. Ann Marie describes her journey from a local community pharmacist in Ireland to being the lead pharmacist for the head and neck directorate at Univers…
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6.8 Maricarmen Climént - Risky Business - How to communicate uncertainty
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Do Doctors know best? How do you explain the risks and benefits of a medicine when you yourself don’t really know? We chat to Maricarmen Climént, Research and Editorial Officer at Sense about Science about risk communication and how we best help patients to make better choices in the face of uncertainty? Maricarmen has a diverse background in scien…
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6.7 Dr Esther Clift DClinP - Joining the Dots; Frailty & Physiotherapy
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We chat to Physiotherapist and Consultant Practitioner, Esther Clift about her pioneering role in the management of frailty. A varied career, where a passion for working with older people was ignited in Southampton, where she undertook an MSc in Gerontology. She currently leads an Acute Frailty Service on the Isle of Wight. What is frailty and how …
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6.6 Dr Catherine Labinjoh - Realistic Medicine & The Drug Portal to The World…
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Did you know that according to the OECD, a fifth of healthcare costs adds no value to patient care? This, along with the drive for shared decision making is the drive behind Scotland’s ‘Realistic Medicine’ campaign. We chat to Dr Catherine Labinjoh, Consultant Cardiologist and National Clinical Advisor to the Realistic Medicine programme about the …
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6.5 Alison Tennant - Won’t someone think of the children?
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It takes a special sort of person to work in paediatric care. We chat to Alison Tennant, Chief Pharmacist at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Trust about the risks and rewards of working with children and their medicines. Parents going home with bags of bottles, the difficulties of shared decision making and instead of DNA we have DNB - Did no…
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62 - Solidarity Medicine Making with Rox Madeira
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This is an interview with Rox Madeira (she/her) a herbalist based in Scotland. In this episode we explore all her community herbalism work, including solidarity medicine making with refugees, the community learning apothecary and many other projects! Links & resources from this episode Rox’s website Movement in Thyme The Sage’s Cabin Podcast Films …
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6.4 Professor Tony Avery OBE - The Problem with Prescribing?
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How do you influence the prescribing habits of an entire country? This is the task of NHS England’s National Clinical Director of Prescribing Professor Tony Avery. We chat to Tony about this new, groundbreaking leadership role and techniques used to influence and improve prescribing practice across a whole nation. In addition to this role Tony is a…
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61 - All about the new Herbalism and State Violence Book
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In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks all about the new Herbalism and State Violence book! She shares about the different sections and content of the book, where to buy it and more. The book blurb: State violence is a brutal reality for vast numbers of people. It is an experience that is racialised, classed and gendered in its design and applicat…
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60 - Community Herbalism with Rasheeqa Ahmad
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This is an interview with Rasheeqa Ahmad (she/her) a herbalist based in Walthamstow, east London. In this episode we explore what community herbalism can mean in practice, drawing on Rasheeqa’s decade of organising as a herbalist in her local area. We learn about the Community Apothecary project, as well as other current and previous herbal project…
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6.3 - Sally Kneath, Let's talk about Sex - Living with HIV
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A lively chat as we are joined by sexual health pharmacist Sally Kneath. Sally busts the myths that often surround people living with HIV and details how it is managed today - perhaps not how you would imagine. We reflect on the impact of the stigma caused by the 80’s ‘Don’t die of ignorance’ campaigns that still exists today and how we need to mov…
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59 - Herbalism, Resistance and Remembrance with Layla K. Feghali
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This episode is an interview with Layla K. Feghali (she/her), an ethnobotanist and cultural worker living between Lebanon and California. We talk about the current iteration of genocide in Gaza, and the need for resistance, rage and action. Layla shares her experiences within herbalism and how folks can support the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions…
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6.2 Professor Bapu Jena - Freakonomics MD - Improving healthcare through natural experimentation
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We are joined by Professor Bapu Jena. Physician, economist, author of ‘Random Acts of Medicine’ and host of the superb ‘Freakonomics MD’ podcast, we explore with Bapu the concept of ‘natural experimentation’. How might a marathon be bad for your health? Why might you be safer not seeing a cardiologist after a heart attack? What is the impact of str…
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6.1 Rory Cellan-Jones - Life as a Mover and Shaker - living with Parkinson's disease
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For our first episode of series 6 we are delighted to be joined by former BBC reporter Rory Cellen-Jones. As well as a successful career in journalism, Rory is also part of “Movers and Shakers’ - the hit podcast about life with Parkinsons. Rory was diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2019 and has spent recent years investigating the role technology can pl…
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58 - Herbalism, Incarceration and Abolition, Part Five
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Content warning – prison, racism, suicide, self-harm, medical neglect, chronic illness, trauma This is part four of a workshop that explores herbalism, incarceration and abolition. This particular section introduces abolition (very briefly!) as well as the roles of herbalists in abolitionist movements. About the workshop: This workshop explores the…
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57 - Herbalism, Incarceration and Abolition, Part Four
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Content warning – prison, racism, suicide, self-harm, medical neglect, chronic illness, trauma This is part four of a workshop that explores herbalism, incarceration and abolition. This particular section introduces healing from prison and herbal support for trauma. About the workshop: This workshop explores the role of herbalism in supporting pris…
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56 - Herbalism, Incarceration and Abolition, Part Three
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Content warning – prison, racism, suicide, self-harm, medical neglect, chronic illness, trauma This is part three of a workshop that explores herbalism, incarceration and abolition. This particular section introduces practicing herbalism in prison based on Nicole’s (she/her) experiences inside with testimonies from people inside that have worked wi…
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55 - Herbalism, Incarceration and Abolition, Part Two
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Content warning - prison, racism, suicide, self-harm, medical neglect, chronic illness, trauma This is part two of a workshop that explores herbalism, incarceration and abolition. This particular section introduces the health impacts of incarceration, looking at medical neglect in prison, as well as what makes incarceration so traumatic. About the …
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54 - Herbalism, Incarceration and Abolition, Part One
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Content warning - prison, racism, suicide, self-harm, medical neglect, chronic illness, trauma This is part one of a workshop that explores herbalism, incarceration and abolition. This particular section introduces incarceration and the prison industrial complex, with a focus on the so-called UK and US. About the workshop: This workshop explores th…
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53 - 2023 Solidarity Apothecary Review & Plans for 2024
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In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares the 2023 Solidarity Apothecary Review and plans for 2024! The episode signposts to all sorts of resources from free workshops, to upcoming courses, podcast episodes, crowdfunders and more. Content warning – some references to prison, suicide, border violence, pregnancy Links & resources from this episode 202…
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The Aural Apothecary Almanac 2023 - Artificial Intelligence, the Year of Community Pharmacy and the impact of loss
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Pull up a chair and join the Three Apothecaries around the fire for our end-of-year chat with friends and colleagues Clare Howard and Jonathan Underhill to discuss another dramatic year.What will 2023 be remembered for? Was it the Year of Community Pharmacy or of Artificial Intelligence? Who would win in a fight – ChatGPT or a clinical pharmacist? …
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52 - Trauma and Solidarity while fighting dictatorship with Anarchist Black Cross Belarus
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Content warning - explicit references to state violence, murder, torture, raids, imprisonment This episode is an interview with Boris (he/him) from Anarchist Black Cross Belarus (ABC) about life under dictatorship, solidarity and resistance. We talk about what the reality of dictatorship means and how even under dictatorship, collective solidarity …
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51 - 5 Reasons to join the Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course
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In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares five reasons to join the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course which is closing for enrolment on Thursday 2nd November 10pm BST! She shares more about the course, why it matters and why it can be transformational for folks working through it. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD and Trau…
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50 - Herbal Support for Panic Attacks
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In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks about herbal support for panic attacks. We explore what is a panic attack and why they happen, how to reduce activation in the sympathetic nervous system and how plant medicines can support this. We look at herbs that can be taken acutely during a panic attack, as well as those that can help prevent panic att…
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49 - 5 Kinds of Nervines
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In this episode, Nicole (she/her) introduces nervines - herbs with an affinity for the nervous system. We explore the differences between five kinds of nervines - Relaxant nervines, Hypnotic nervines, Nerve Tonics, Cardiac nervines and Stimulating nervines. Learn what these herbal actions mean and why they are so important to herbalists and anyone …
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48 - Disability Justice with Cyree Jarelle Johnson
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This episode is an interview with Cyree Jarelle Johnson (he/him) from the organisation Sins Invalid that is a disability justice based performance project that incubates and celebrates artists with disabilities, centralising artists of colour and LGBTQ / gender-variant artists as communities who have been historically marginalised. Cyree also descr…
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47 - Trauma and Class with Diffwys Criafol
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This episode is an interview with Diffwys Criafol (she/her) a former anarchist organiser, mother and writer who is writing in order to process class-related trauma and how our social movements are so anthemic to working class people. In this episode we discuss narratives around class, how they can flatten people’s experiences, concepts such as the …
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46 - Healthcare in Palestine
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Episode 46 of the Frontline Herbalism Podcast is an interview with Dr. Ghassan Hamdan of Palestinian Medical Relief Society (PMRS). PMRS is a grassroots NGO that's provided a much needed response to the medical crises caused by the occupation. PMRS' workers, like other Palestinian medical workers, are constantly targeted by the occupation forces. O…
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This super brief episode is just to announce that the Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress course is open for enrolment!!! Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course Previous podcast episode all about the course (episode 14) Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/ Support the show Music from Sole & DJ Pai…
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44 - Trauma and Chronic Illness with Amani
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This episode is an interview with Amani (she/her) all about trauma and chronic illness. We talk about her experiences with chronic illness, connections to childhood trauma, medical neglect and the effects of repeated hospitalisations. We talk about medical gaslighting, prejudice around chronic illness and what meaningful support and solidarity can …
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43 - Age Trauma and Youth Oppression with Aiyana
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This episode is an interview with Aiyana Goodfellow (he/she/they) about age trauma, youth oppression and youth liberation. Aiyana is an abolitionist, writer, liberator and delinquent. We discuss their new book - INNOCENCE & CORRUPTION: An abolitionist understanding of youth oppression. We explore how children are some of the most at risk, coerced, …
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42 - Trauma and Addiction with Rob
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This episode is an interview with Rob (he/him) about trauma and addiction. We explore what is active addiction, how it relates to trauma, how addiction affects people, families and communities, and so much more. We talk about how people in active addiction are dehumanised and criminalised, support structures for recovery and everything in between! …
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This brief episode introduces the plans for Season 3 of the Frontline Herbalism Podcast. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/ Support the show Music from Sole & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant illustrations by @amani_writes | In solidarity, please subscri…
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40 – MSDN #10 – Mobile Herbal Clinic for Refugees in Calais and Dunkirk
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This episode is an interview with Victor (he/him) from the Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais, a dedicated monthly clinic serving refugees in Northern France. We talk about the situation in Calais and Dunkirk, what the clinic does, the medicines the project produces and uses, relationships to other medical services and so much more. Links & resources from…
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39 – MSDN #9 – Medical Work in Rojava, North East Syria
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This episode is an interview with Matilda (she/her) living in North East Syria (NES). We talk about the revolutionary situation in the region, medicine and other healthcare work, the collective honouring of fallen comrades and how collective life helps prevent PTSD. Matilda shares the importance of seeing medical work in a revolutionary context and…
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38 – MSDN #8 – Riot Medicine in France, Part 2
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This episode builds on interview one which was an episode with Alexis (he/him) about street medic work at demonstrations, actions and riots in France. Part two is the audio version of the resource 'From France with Gloves: A story of healing in social struggles'. It introduces the various weapons used by the French police, how to protect yourself f…
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37 – MSDN #7 – Riot Medicine in France, Part 1
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This episode is an interview with Alexis (he/him) about street medic work at demonstrations, actions and riots in France. We talk about the escalation in police and war weapons used against people, the role of street medics, training, and the broader context of of riot medicine in people's self defense. Content warning - references to police violen…
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36 – MSDN #6 - Frontline Medic Work in Ukraine
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This episode shares a report from a medic working at the frontline in Ukraine. It talks about areas of work, the risk and danger involved, profiles of injuries, the needs and necessities of the coming time, challenges of organising and more. Content warning - graphic references to death and injuries. Links & resources from this episode MSDN website…
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35 - MSDN #5 – Manufacturing for Medical Self-Defense
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This episode is an interview with Outis (he/him) in Poland talking about manufacturing for medical self-defense! We discuss his projects including developing 3D printed tourniquets for MSDN projects while having broader conversations about resisting capitalism and the state through creating autonomous manufacturing infrastructure. Links & resources…
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34 - MSDN #4 – Responding to Gun Shot Wounds
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This episode is an interview with Jill (they/them) from East Tennesse in the so-called United States. We talk about the increasing gun violence and the need for first aid knowledge around responding to gunshot wounds. We look at where to access medical training and high quality first aid equipment, as well as the basics of responding to gun shots. …
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33 – MSDN #3 – Harm Reduction Work in East Tenessee
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This episode is an interview with Jill (they/them) from East Tennesse Harm Reduction. We explore 'what is harm reduction' including its radical origins and how people can organise grassroots mutual aid work. We talk about different ways to support community members, from supporting people who use drugs to helping people access the abortion care the…
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32 - MSDN #2 – What is Medical Self-Defense?
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This episode is an interview with Kolya (he/him) from the Medical Self-Defense Network (MSDN). We explore what is medical self-defense, taking a deep dive into some of the political and practical principles. We talk about the complexities of professionalisation, the differences between grassroots and state healthcare projects and the relationship b…
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31 - MSDN #1 - Introducing the Medical Self-Defense Network
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Welcome to series two! This episode is an interview with Kolya (he/him) from the Medical Self-Defense Network (MSDN). We explore what the Medical Self-Defense Network is, how it started and some of the political motivations behind the network. We discuss some of the challenges and how people can get involved with MSDN. Links & resources from this e…
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30 - Getting involved with the Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais and other announcements!
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This is a short episode sharing several announcements from the Solidarity Apothecary, including how to get involved with the work of the Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais, a free e-book on Overcoming Burnout and more! Links & resources from this episode State Repression, Trauma and the Body Webinar Replay Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course 4 way…
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29 - State Repression, Trauma and the Body, Part 3
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This is part one of a webinar that took place Sunday 7th May. It was kindly hosted by the Civil Liberties Defense Center and organised by anarchist Cindy Milstein in solidarity with the movement to Stop Cop City. This webinar introduces the traumatic dynamics of state repression and the important role of solidarity and care in mitigating the violen…
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28 - State Repression, Trauma and the Body, Part 2
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x 27 – State Repression, Trauma and the Body, Part 1 Posted on 28th July 2023 This is part two of a webinar that took place Sunday 7th May. It was kindly hosted by the Civil Liberties Defense Center and organised by anarchist Cindy Milstein in solidarity with the movement to Stop Cop City. This webinar introduces the traumatic dynamics of state rep…
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27 - State Repression, Trauma and the Body, Part 1
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5.10 Professor Neal Maskrey - Rebalancing Medicine
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A pivotal figure in the development of Evidence Based Practice and an inspiration to many, it was our real pleasure this week to chat to Professor Neal Maskrey. A retired GP and former director of the National Prescribing Centre, Neal has been a key figure in the way clinical evidence is presented and used in practice. He tells us about his new boo…
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26 - Connecting with Plant Allies
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Connecting with a plant ally is an intentional way of getting to know a plant, as well as being open to being supported by it in different ways. Learn how to choose and work with a plant ally. From the Prisoner’s Herbal book. Links & resources from this episode Prisoner’s Herbal Book The Medicinal Herb Colouring Book Week of Solidarity with Anarchi…
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25 - Herbal Wound Care in Prison
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All about wound care strategies in a prison environment, including options for integrating plant medicines. From the Prisoner's Herbal book. Links & resources from this episode Prisoner’s Herbal Book Support Niamh Kevan's article - Hungry for Change: Starving within English Prisons Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/ Support the show…
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