The Frontline Herbalism Podcast

This episode explores nourishing herbs for fatigue, stress and depletion, as part of the series on herbal support for depletion.

It explores what nourishment actually means, nutritive herbs and preparations, and the wider realities of access to nourishing food and medicines.

Links & resources from this episode

• Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/
• Course Waiting List – https://mailtrain.solidarityapothecary.org/subscription/tLQUrCkRW

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This episode shares the role of nerve tonics in supporting recovering from chronic stress. It is part of a series exploring herbal support for depletion.

Links & resources from this episode

• Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/
• Course Waiting List – https://mailtrain.solidarityapothecary.org/subscription/tLQUrCkRW

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This episode explores some of the risks and nuances of working with stimulating herbs when someone is experiencing fatigue. It is part of a series exploring herbal support for depletion.

Links & resources from this episode

• Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/
• Course Waiting List – https://mailtrain.solidarityapothecary.org/subscription/tLQUrCkRW

Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/

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This episode explores herbal support for fatigue and depletion, as part of a series exploring herbal support for depletion. From sleep support to accessing nourishment from food, Nicole shares herbal tips and resources for recovering from states of depletion.

A quick note about fatigue

Fatigue has many possible causes and can sometimes be a sign of an underlying health condition. If you're experiencing new, unexplained, persistent or worsening fatigue, particularly if it's a significant change from your usual baseline or accompanied by other concerning symptoms, please speak to your doctor or healthcare provider.

Herbal support shouldn't replace appropriate medical investigation, and it's important to rule out underlying causes of fatigue before assuming it is related to stress, burnout or depletion.

Links & resources from this episode

• Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/
• Course Waiting List - https://mailtrain.solidarityapothecary.org/subscription/tLQUrCkRW

Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/

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This episode shares some common and less common signs of depletion as part of a series on herbal support for depletion and fatigue.

A quick note about fatigue

Fatigue has many possible causes and can sometimes be a sign of an underlying health condition. If you're experiencing new, unexplained, persistent or worsening fatigue, particularly if it's a significant change from your usual baseline or accompanied by other concerning symptoms, please speak to your doctor or healthcare provider.

Herbal support shouldn't replace appropriate medical investigation, and it's important to rule out underlying causes of fatigue before assuming it is related to stress, burnout or depletion.

Links & resources from this episode

• Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/
• Course Waiting List - https://mailtrain.solidarityapothecary.org/subscription/tLQUrCkRW

Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/

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This episode shares some brief updates from Nicole.

Links & resources from this episode

• Celtic Plantlore: Rebellion, Resilience & Reciprocity course - LAST DAY TO JOIN - https://weavingremembrance.org/celtic-plantlore/?affiliate_code=bcf5e5
• Glycerite Workshop Fundraiser for the Black Flag Herbal Clinic - https://solidarityapothecary.org/workshop-fundraiser-for-the-black-flag-herbal-clinic/
• Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/

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This episode shares an interview with Soraya and Catriona from the Grassroots Remedies Co-operative based in Scotland. They share all about their work from sliding scale clinics to ‘closing the gap’ and working with local plants. We talk about relationship building, community organising and co-operative working while navigating the complexities of class and public perceptions of herbalism.

Their central philosophy is that herbal medicine is the medicine of the people and should be accessible to everyone - we talk about what this means in practice for them, and so much more.

About the Guests

Soraya Bishop (she/her) has a background in ecology, conservation and community gardening and organising. Along with other GRR co-op members she believes that social and environmental justice and community herbalism are deeply intertwined. Soraya runs workshops and courses in sustainable foraging practice, sensory herbalism and practical remedy making and helps manage one of GRR co-ops larger medicine gardens - a small corner of the 100 acre Lauriston Agroecology Farm in North West Edinburgh. Soraya also has a love for birds, beats, hills and cooking.

Catriona Gibson (she/her) is a Medical Herbalist (BSc MNIMH) and foraging tutor (AoF), offering consultations, seasonal walks and workshops across Glasgow. Catriona is interested in herbal medicine as it brings together her experiences working with people with chronic health problems and her interest in nature connection. She sees working with people to make their own medicines, with locally available plants as a means of enhancing environmental sustainability.

About the Grass Roots Remedies Co-operative

Grass Roots Remedies is a workers’ cooperative based in Scotland. Our central philosophy is that herbal medicine is the medicine of the people and should therefore be accessible to everyone. We align our ethics with the three Permaculture ethics of Earth Care, People Care, Fair Shares, and endeavour to continually reflect upon all areas of our work as we practice herbalism in the 21st Century.

GRR is currently made up of four co-op members - Ally Hurcikova, Soraya Bishop, Rhona Donaldson & Catriona Gibson, and three others involved in running the Wester Hailes Community Herbal Clinic, facilitating workshops and delivering projects. Our shared interests and experience include: clinical and community herbalism, social and environmental activism, non-hierarchical organising, community and therapeutic gardening, horticulture, permaculture, ecology and bodywork.

Our work spans four main areas: herbal education; low cost community clinics; community herb gardening & providing online DIY resources.

Links & resources from this episode

• Grassroots Remedies website - www.grassrootsremedies.co.uk
• Instagram: @grassrootsremedies
• Facebook: Grass Roots Remedies Coop
• Clinics - https://grassrootsremedies.co.uk/clinics/
• Courses - https://grassrootsremedies.co.uk/learn-with-us/
• Grassroots Herbal Foundations Course - https://grassrootsremedies.podia.com/grass-roots-herbal-foundations-2026-27

Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/

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This episode shares an interview with Nicole Rose on the Sage's Cabin Podcast, hosted by Rox Madeira. We talk about herbal livelihoods, solidarity work and navigating trauma with herbalism.

Links & resources from this episode

• The Sage's Cabin Podcast - https://roxmadeira.com/podcast/
• Rox Madeira's website - https://www.roxmadeira.com/
• Interview with Rox - https://solidarityapothecary.org/the-frontline-herbalism-podcast/62-solidarity-medicine-making-with-rox-madeira/
• Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/
• Practical Medicine Making Intensive - https://solidarityapothecary.org/practical-medicine-making-intensive/
• Making Herbal Medicine with Glycerine workshop, use the code BLACKFLAG for 50% off as a fundraiser for the Black Flag Herbal Clinic - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/glycerinecourse/

Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/

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This episode shares an interview with Bonnie from Raven Sun Apothecary. We talk about herbalism, anarchism, herbal mutual aid, reciprocity with the land and so much more.

About Bonnie: Bonnie (they/them), founder of @RavenSun_TraditionalTrading grew up on Cucapá lands, their early life was defined by a deep connection to family, food, and nature. This bond was shattered when they lost their mother to deportation and their father to suicide, forcing them into a restrictive foster care system defined by total separation. Though they survived the system and excelled in college, discovering a passion for culture, art, and medicinal plants, unresolved trauma eventually led to severe addiction. At 26, the plants called them back, grounding their seven-year recovery and inspiring them to launch Raven Sun Traditional Trading. For the last eight years, they have used their lived experience and endless study to share herbal medicine with unsheltered relatives and anyone who wouldn't otherwise be able to access these offerings, turning grief and rage into community healing.

Links & resources from this episode

• Website: https://ravensunapothecary.com/
• Instagram: @RavenSun_TraditionalTrading

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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 episode

• Planting 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/

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