The Frontline Herbalism Podcast

by Solidarity Apothecary · · ·

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.

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 …
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](https://solidarityapothecary.org/wp- content/uploads/2023/09/From-France-with-gloves.pdf)'. It introduces the various weapons …
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. …
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. …
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 from this episode** * …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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](https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/state-repression-webinar/) * …
This is part one of a webinar that took place Sunday 7th May. It was kindly hosted by the [Civil Liberties Defense Center](https://cldc.org/) and organised by anarchist [Cindy Milstein](https://cbmilstein.wordpress.com/) in solidarity with the movement to Stop Cop City. This webinar introduces the traumatic dynamics of state repression and the important …
## [x](https://solidarityapothecary.org) # 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](https://cldc.org/) and organised by anarchist [Cindy Milstein](https://cbmilstein.wordpress.com/) in solidarity with …
This is part one of a webinar that took place Sunday 7th May. It was kindly hosted by the [Civil Liberties Defense Center](https://cldc.org/) and organised by anarchist [Cindy Milstein](https://cbmilstein.wordpress.com/) in solidarity with the movement to Stop Cop City. This webinar introduces the traumatic dynamics of state repression and the important …
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** * …
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](https://solidarityapothecary.org/prisonersherbal/) * [Support Niamh](https://bristolabc.org/support-niamh/) * [Kevan's article - Hungry for Change: Starving within English Prisons](https://bristolabc.org/hungryforchange/) _Find them all at_[ _solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/_](https://solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/) [ …
All about the latest tour in Italy! **Links & resources from this episode** * [Italy Tour](https://solidarityapothecary.org/italy-tour/) * [Donate to the PayPal Pool to help print the Prisoner's Herbal in Italian](https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=FE8X9DEQ4TLT6) * [Newsletter sign up](https://mailtrain.solidarityapothecary.org/subscription/gJSQATljq?fid=2) to be notified of the next Practical Medicine Making Intensive Course _Find them all at_[ _solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/_](https://solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/) …
Three exciting announcements from Nicole Rose and the Solidarity Apothecary. **Links & resources from this episode** * [Practical Medicine Making Intensive](https://solidarityapothecary.org/medicinemakingcourse/) * [Solidarity Apothecary Clinic ](https://clinic.solidarityapothecary.org/) * [Italy Tour](https://solidarityapothecary.org/italy-tour/) _Find them all at_[ _solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/_](https://solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/) [ **Support the show**](https://solidarityapothecary.org/support/) Music from [Sole](http://www.soleone.org/) & DJ Pain – Battle of Humans | Plant …
A deep dive into the medicinal properties of common fruits and vegetables. From the Prisoner’s Herbal book. **Links & resources from this episode** * [June 11th Statement ](https://june11.noblogs.org/2023-call/) * [Support Danny & Foxy ](https://bristolabc.org/foxy-danny-have-been-moved/) * [Kill The Bill Prisoner Support Fund](https://www.gofundme.com/f/ktb-prisoner-support-fund) * [Prisoner’s Herbal Book](https://solidarityapothecary.org/prisonersherbal/) _Find them all at_[ _solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/_](https://solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/) …
A deep dive into the medicinal properties of different teas and coffee! From the Prisoner’s Herbal book. **Links & resources from this episode** * [Support Foxy](https://bristolabc.org/write-to-foxy-2/) * [Kill The Bill Prisoner Support Fund](https://www.gofundme.com/f/ktb-prisoner-support-fund) * [Prisoner’s Herbal Book](https://solidarityapothecary.org/prisonersherbal/) _Find them all at_[ _solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/_](https://solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/) [ **Support the show**](https://solidarityapothecary.org/support/) Music from [Sole](http://www.soleone.org/) & …
A deep dive into the medicinal properties of common spices and condiments such as salt and pepper, mustard, spices etc. From the Prisoner's Herbal book. **Links & resources from this episode** * [Support Danny](https://bristolabc.org/support-danny/) * [Kill The Bill Prisoner Support Fund](https://www.gofundme.com/f/ktb-prisoner-support-fund) * [Jorge International Action Alert](https://bristolabc.org/international-action-alert-support-jorge/) * [Prisoner’s Herbal Book](https://solidarityapothecary.org/prisonersherbal/) …