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, 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/

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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 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/

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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/hawthorn/ (applications now closed)
• Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/

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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 episode

• Hawthorn Programme - https://solidarityapothecary.org/hawthorn/
• Application Form
• Please note, applications close Wednesday 6th August 2025
• Ebook Fundraiser for Hatem’s Family in Gaza

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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 information - https://solidarityapothecary.org/mhcmerch/
• All about the Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais - https://mobileherbalclinic.org/

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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 inside the Course - Episode 87
• All about the Solidarity Pricing and Sliding Scale - Episode 88
• Commonly Asked Questions about the Course - Episode 89
• What Other People have said about the Coures - Episode 90

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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/

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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 the current times and future times ahead.

Links & resources from this episode

• Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/

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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 & resources from this episode

• Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/

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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 Stress Course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/

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