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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This podcast was created for lawyers however anyone who works with people will benefit from this content. Through inspiring interviews, courageous conversations and thoughtful commentary, Myrna and her guests shine a light on a critical ethical competency lawyers missed in law school: trauma-informed lawyering. This is a do-no-further-harm, relational approach to the practice of law which benefits you, your clients, your colleagues and the legal profession generally. For lawyers and non-lawy ...
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We all do it in some form or another. Watch a movie or show and imagine being there; the same while reading a book. Talking with people about their lives and pursuit of their dreams. We all like to live vicariously through whatever means we can. A way to escape our own reality. Even if its just for a little while. With the power of the spoken and written word, we have been living vicariously through them for centuries. In this podcast, you’ll hear stories about every sort of topic. To provid ...
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Explores current issues and topics in education and how they relate to teaching and students.
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The TMI Project Story Hour features stories from more than a decade of live performances, profiling the brave souls who stepped on stage and shared the stories they were most afraid to tell. Here we will take a deeper dive and share the stories behind the secrets, and what happened next.
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Are your notes finished yet? Conversations for Today's Mental Health Professionals
Kristi Cash White
I am Kristi Cash White, a licensed counselor and PhD candidate. My goal is to provide a place of listening and learning for those who have been in the counseling field for decades like myself, or for those fresh out of undergrad who are looking to start their Master’s program. I will be interviewing intelligent, engaged professionals to help us learn and wrestle with these issues and more this season: Burnout & Self-care, Counseling as a Minority (culture, gender, sexuality, etc.), Mindfulne ...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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74 - Case Study #1 Tom - prison PTSD, methadone and more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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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 Episode 14 all about the Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course Episode 51 - 5 Reasons to join the Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course Find th…
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68 - Herbal Support for Nightmares
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In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks about herbal support for nightmares. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course – https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course waiting list (last day to sign up for 10% off code) Find them all at solidarityapothecary.…
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67 - Male Violence and State Violence with SLEEC and the Solidarity Apothecary
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Content warning – references to sexual violence, domestic violence, imprisonment and state violence In this episode, Megan (she/her) and Bryony (she/her) from SLEEC interview Nicole (she/her) from the Solidarity Apothecary. SLEEC (Survivors Leading Essential Education and Change) is a survivor-led organisation that changes conversations, supports s…
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66 - Trauma and Sexual Violence with SLEEC
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Content warning - references to sexual violence In this episode, Nicole (she/her) interviews Megan (she/her) and Bryony (she/her) from a grassroots project called SLEEC - Survivors Leading Essential Education and Change. SLEEC is a survivor-led organisation that changes conversations, supports survivors and dismantles the roots of male violence. Th…
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65 - Solitary Gardens with jackie sumell
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In this episode Nicole (she/her) interviews jackie sumell (she/her) from the Solitary Gardens Project. jackie is an artist and abolitionist who has spent more than two decades working with folks serving their sentences in long-term isolation. The Solitary Gardens turns solitary confinement cells into garden beds that are the same size and blueprint…
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64 - All about the Practical Medicine Making Intensive
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In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares all about the Practical Medicine Making Intensive taking place in September. Links & resources from this episode Book your place - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/practical-medicine-making-course-end-of-september/ Find them all at solidarityapothecary.org/podcast/ Support the show Music from Sole & …
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In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares some brief updates from the Solidarity Apothecary. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course - https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ Practical Medicine Making Intensive - https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/practical-medicine-making-course-end-of-…
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A Kidnapping & A Miracle: A Lauren Burns Story: Raw & Uncut
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Hello folks and welcome back to another episode of Living Vicariously and the Trauma that Binds Series. Please note this episode is Raw and Uncut to bring more authenticity to this wonderful and heart wrenching story. Join Lauren Burns and I as we discuss her extraordinary tale of being kidnapped by her own father one fate filled Halloween day at j…
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Racial Trauma and the Rush to Innocence: a Conversation with Robert S. Wright
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Exploring Racial Trauma and Transforming Justice with Robert Seymour Wright. Join Myrna McCallum, a Métis Cree lawyer and passionate advocate for trauma-informed lawyering, in this compelling episode of The Trauma-Informed Lawyer podcast. Myrna sits down with Robert Seymour Wright, a queer, African Nova Scotian social worker and sociologist, to dis…
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Once Were Warriors: In Memory of Ty (aka Clovis) Iron
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This episode is emotional, raw, real and it isn't my regular content and deals with heavy subject matter including addiction, death, overdose, suicide, self-harm, sexual abuse, residential schools and my Indigenous lived experience. Listen with care. Seek support at 988 if you are in crisis and/or need support. RIP my brother Ty Iron. May the spiri…
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From Columbine to Compassion: Heidi's Quest for Healing
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Hello podcast nation and welcome back to another episode of the Trauma that Binds Series, a segment of Living Vicariously. Today we have the privilege and honour to speak with Heidi Johnson. Heidi is a Columbine survivor, has an MBA and master’s degree in Developmental Practice, and is the executive director of Angel Covers. An organization dedicat…
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The Road Less Traveled: A Conversation with Jennifer Yong
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This episode with Jen Yong, Myrna's business partner delves into deep and meaningful topics including career changes, life changes, spiritual partnerships, friendship and healing trauma. Jen Yong is a lawyer and transformational coach. If you would like to connect with her, please email jennifer@myrnamccallum.co AND If you are interested in our upc…
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Transformed & Toasted Valerie Rubin's Recipe for Resilience
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Hello podcast nation and welcome back to another episode of the Trauma that Binds Series, a segment of Living Vicariously. Today we have the privilege of having Valerie Rubin with us. With a BA in psychology and licensed Rapid Transformational Therapist, Valerie has helped dozens overcome their traumas. " We are all human and struggle with so many …
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Empowering Through Tarot with Brandy Marie
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Hello podcast nation and welcome back to another episode of Living Vicariously and the Trauma that Binds Series. Today we have the pleasure to have Brandy Marie with us. Brandy is a Tarot card reader and Medium. Brandy uses her experience in trauma, mental health, and health coaching to aid her clients during and after an emotional session. Brandy …
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Sam Finds a Ripple of Hope with the Grateful Dead
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When Sam finds himself at St. Christopher's – an in-patient addiction treatment facility – for the second time, he discovers an unexpected solace when he becomes a church choir director. Tune in to learn how, when his community learns of a tragic loss, Sam (and the Grateful Dead) helps them find harmony within the chaos. If you think you have a pro…
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Soul Art & Self Discovery with Jocelyn Bates
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Jocelyn has been working with people for over 25 years. With a holistic approach she really gets down deep to the root of your entire life and can help provide a path to truly understanding one self. Jocelyn unfortunately went through a domestically violent relationship at a young age and had lost both her parents through the COVID pandemic. In thi…
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Jonathan Finds His Child’s Pose
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The youngest of four boys in a family that abides by a “stifle-your-feelings” approach to life, Jonathan learns how to process his chaotic life through his dreams. Listen in to find out how, at 9 years-old, he’s awoken from a recurring nightmare to find it’s become a reality. If you think you have a problem and want help, call the Substance Abuse a…
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Aftermath of Addiction with Mike Jarrell
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Mike Jarrell is a life a coach and mentor. However, he wasn't always that way. Coming from an extremely abusive home, Mike found comfort in hard-core drugs such as meth and heroin. He got clean and joined the army to get away from his abusive home. Coming home from Bosnia was hard on Mike and he eventually turned back to drugs to forget about his e…
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Behind the Rocks with Maria Palmer
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Maria had a simple life growing up in the family restaurant. That was until a fate filled day sent the FBI knocking on her door. Maria Palmer is Best Selling author of On the Rocks: The Primadonna Story and daughter of the famous restaurateur Joe Costanzo Jr. Moreover, Maria is a very lovely and remarkable woman and I am grateful and happy to know …
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As a result of historical and generational trauma, Tyana’s elders are not comfortable expressing anxiety and depression. She feels she’s being trained to smile through trauma. Listen to hear how Tyana discovers she has a superpower; a world where she is made of magic. If you think you have a problem and want help, call the Substance Abuse and Menta…
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The Trauma that Binds Series: Delving into Dan Gindlesperger
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Firstly, Dan apologies for the vulgarness of his birds. They're very opinionated and try to cut into the conversation. They have been chirped out as best as possible. Now, let me introduce Dan Gindlesperger, author of the Demon Secret. Dan is a huge horror fan following in the footsteps of Clive Baker. To which Dan thinks is the best horror writer …
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Patty Refuses to Follow in Wild Bill’s Footsteps
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In her own recovery from alcoholism, Patty sifts through resentments toward her father, known to most as Wild Bill, after navigating a lifetime of family chaos and grief, all sparked by his drinking and wild ways. Listen to hear how Patty came to see herself in her father, and find the compassion to forgive him, and ultimately herself. If you think…
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The Trauma that Binds Series: Dante's Requiem
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Allow me the pleasure of introducing the one, the only, the man, the myth, the Hollywood legend and my personal friend Dante Rusciolelli! Dante has been a comedian for over 37 years and has worked with all the best such as Richard Pryor. He has appeared on over 40 TV shows including but not limited to: BET's ComicView, NBC's Last Comic Standing, an…
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Morris: The Mind of Someone Like Me
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Morris has learned how to navigate a life filled with challenges by finding solace in keeping busy with all the things he enjoys, from watercolor painting to working out mathematical equations. However, when TMI Project offered a storytelling workshop in collaboration with the Mental Health Association of Ulster County (MHA), he was hesitant to joi…
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The Trauma that Binds Series: Our Mess is Our Message, A Conversation with Scott Stewart
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Let me introduce to you the one and only Scott Stewart! We've had a couple of reschedules but finally going to get at it! Scott was raised in a household with neither the tools nor the support to overcome hardship positioned Scott for early failure.Despite the poor start, he not only overcame the hand he was dealt, but through years of hard work, h…
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For years, Eva resisted the idea of medication while simultaneously self-medicating her ever-present depression. However, when running, herbal supplements, binge drinking, and all the other tactics that she’s tried still leave her unable to stop crying, she finally takes the plunge. Tune in to hear how Eva comes to accept and find the right treatme…
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Discover the transformative power of true storytelling on Season 7 of The TMI Project Story Hour: Vicarious Resilience. In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, each episode features real people, real voices, and real stories surrounding experiences with mental illness and mental health - all written during a TMI Project workshop. These uns…
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The Trauma that Binds Series: A Conversation with Sheila Brill
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"Theirs was an unlikely life together. Sheila gave birth to Josephine on 11th May 1993 and for twenty-three years they co-existed in a loving mother-daughter relationship, but one with a difference. Josephine suffered catastrophic brain injury at birth, never spoke to Sheila, rarely smiled and was barely able to see the faces of the people who love…
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How Laganja Estranja Taught Jay Jackson to Let Her Hair Down
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In this special episode of The TMI Project Story Hour, Jay Jackson, known to many as RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Laganja Estranja, reveals a more intimate side of her true self. Tune in to hear how her drag career inspired a profound shift in embracing her femininity-- and how full self-acceptance helped her not only live authentically but become …
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The Trauma that Binds and Overcoming the Frontlines
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Hello folks and welcome back for part 3 of the Trauma that Binds Series: Overcoming the Frontlines. A segment of Living Vicariously. Today we have Iraq War Veteran Tim Palmer. A survivor of war trauma, PTSD, and domestic violence. Sober and on a path of healing and self development, Tim hopes that by sharing his story, he is able to help others who…
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The Trauma That Binds Series Pt2: A Life in Pieces
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Hello folks and welcome back to another episode of the Trauma That Binds Series, a segment of Living Vicariously. Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Aleesha Anaya. She is the proprietor of Creative Mayhem in Stratford ON. She just so happens to be the person who makes our T-Shirts and Sweaters. She also is the mastermind behind Red Script …
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The Trauma That Binds Part 1
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Hello folks and welcome back to Living Vicariously. Today’s episode is the first part of the Trauma that Binds series. Here we give a voice to those wishing to speak out against all forms of trauma and advocate for those in similar situations. I will warn that this series will contain mature subject matter and maybe triggering for some individuals.…
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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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Service Without Sacrifice with Dimple Dhabalia
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Dimple Dhabalia began her career as a lawyer but after a stint at the Attorney General's office in Denver, she found her calling as an asylum officer. Working for almost two decades at the crossroads of the government and humanitarian sectors, Dimple found her job fulfilling, but it also led to vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, moral injury, an…
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Join me as I discuss a personal story of loss and how it as affected me and my life. As well as a story written by Remington James and T. Douglas. If you or someone you know is experiencing grief and thoughts of suicide, please reach out to your friends and family or your local mental health association for materials and resources to aid you in you…
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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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Episode 1 : Ain't Life Funny
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From audition to production of an audiobook to being hit by the cart retrieval guy at the local Walmart. You won't want to miss this.Door T. Douglas
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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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