Podcasts about women healers

Two hundred fifty years ago, in May 1775, delegates from thirteen British North American colonies gathered in Philadelphia for the Second Continental Congress.  Why was Philadelphia chosen as the seat of Congress? What made the city a critical hub for revolutionary ideas, commerce, and culture? And how has Philadelphia's early history shaped the broader narrative of American Independence?  Paul Kahan, a historian of American political, economic, and urban history, joins us to explore Philadelphia's early American history with details from his book. Philadelphia: A Narrative History, the first comprehensive history book about Philadelphia in over 40 years. Paul's Website | Book  Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/411 RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODES

What precisely is the work that mothers do to raise children? Has the nature of mothers, motherhood, and the work mothers do changed over time? Nora Doyle, an Associate Professor of History at Western Carolina University, has combed through the historical record to find answers to these questions. Specifically, she's sought to better understand the lived and imagined experiences of mothers and motherhood between the 1750s and 1850s. Nora's Webpage | Book  Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/237   RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODES

Join Me for New Year New Me Reset Are you ready to unlock the flow of abundance in your life? In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 powerful practices that keep my energy aligned with manifesting every single day. From starting your morning to letting go of what no longer serves you, we'll dive deep into the mindset and actions that create space for miracles to happen. I'll also talk about how protecting your energy, staying present, and taking inspired action can shift you into alignment with your desires.  Let's Chat ✨ The 5 key practices I use daily to stay in the energy of abundance  ✨ How to clear energetic blocks and raise your vibration  ✨ The power of intentional thoughts and affirmations  ✨ Why surrendering control is a game-changer in manifesting  ✨ Practical steps to align with the frequency of success and wealth  Manifestation isn't just about wishing for something—it's about becoming the person who's ready to receive it. Join me as I guide you through the daily practices that help me stay grounded, aligned, and in flow with the abundant energy of the universe.  If you're ready to step into your power, tune in now and discover how to open yourself to receive all that's meant for you. Don't forget to share this episode with someone ready to level up their manifesting game!  Let's manifest magic together.

Embarking on the journey to becoming a naturopathic doctor is exciting, challenging, and deeply rewarding. In this episode I am joined by Sonoran University Q10 student, Mariah Prinster, as we explore, naturopathic medicine, conventional medicine, funding your education, understanding healing modalities, clinical training, and the joy of living in your purpose. Join us as we discuss strategies for choosing the right health care for you, as well as insights on building a future in naturopathic medicine. Whether you're a prospective student, currently enrolled, or simply curious about this path as a patient or student, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice to help you thrive.Born and raised in Colorado, Mariah's love for medicine grew from watching her mother and grandfather, both healthcare providers for war veterans, selflessly help others. Mariah completed her basic science training and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (her first love) from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. Mariah then pursued her master's degree in Holistic Health Studies from St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was through her master's program that she was introduced to naturopathic medicine. Now, Mariah is a third-year medical student at the Sonoran University School of Naturopathic Medicine, and her areas of interest are acupuncture, botanical medicine, gastrointestinal conditions, oncology, and pediatrics. Mariah serves as president of the class of 2026, biochemistry and milestone exam tutor, physical medicine TA, and social media chair of the botanical medicine club. Outside of school, Mariah enjoys grounding in the Arizona nature with her partner and two dogs. 

“They're burning all the witches even if you aren't one.” Happy spooky season! This week, we dive into the topic of witches. From historical midwives to fantasy heroines, Taylor's music has a little bit for everyone. In this episode, we look at the fiery witch imagery in “I Did Something Bad,” explore the visual choice of witchiness in “willow,” and discuss the fantasy of owning your power in “Who's Afraid of Little Old Me.” With plenty of Harry Potter references for all, this episode is perfect for the inner Hermione in us all. Because at the end of the day, aren't we all just powerful witches who are also kind of giant nerds?    Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe   Mentioned in this episode:  E7: Ecocriticism  E23: Mad Women  E19: Satire  Pride and Prejudice Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers by Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English Harry Potter Willow Music Video Outlander Buffy the Vampire Slayer E9: Fall Songs Les Miserables The Crucible  The Power, Naomi Alderman Shit Cassandra Saw, Gwen E. Kirby Jennifer's Body  Great Expectations Invisible Women, Caroline Criado-Perez *** Episode Highlights:  [01:15] Introduction to Witches [07:34] I Did Something Bad - “They're burning all the witches even if you aren't one” [19:36] Willow - “Wait for the signal and I'll meet you after dark” [34:30] Who's Afraid of Little Old Me - “So I leap from the gallows and I levitate down your street”   Follow us on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro   This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.   Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro

I've been emailing with Holly for years, but as much as we've interacted via email and recipe exchange, this was our first time face-to-face and it was great to finally get the chance to meet her! In this episode, Holly shares so much fascinating information about elderberry (one of my very favorite herbs!) - from folklore, to crafty uses for the twigs, to tips for harvesting the berries, and of course the many ways this amazing plant can be worked with medicinally!Holly also shared her recipe for Bright Vinegar for Colds, which just looks so delicious and enticing! You'll find a beautifully-illustrated recipe card for Holly's recipe here: https://bit.ly/4gGhZar When might you turn to elder leaves, flowers, and berries for your health?► When you need a soothing remedy for angry emotions, angry fevers, or angry skin► As a topical first aid ointment for burns► To help shorten the duration of colds and flu (or prevent them from starting in the first place!)► As delicious and nutrient-rich food and drinkIn addition to discussing the many benefits of elderberry, Holly also shared some fantastic tips for learning about herbs, especially for the beginning herbalist - so if you're new to herbalism you'll want to be sure to give this episode a listen!By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Why it's important to experience herbs hands-on and not just through book learning► A fun tip for harvesting elderberries from high up in its branches► How elderflowers can be worked with for emotional support► Nine medicinal benefits of elder berries, flowers, and even leaves!► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, herbalist, entrepreneur and author Holly Bellebuono has spent 30 years teaching plant medicine and business courses for natural and organic product makers. She directs The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine and Selle Impact Consulting.Holly lectures globally at conferences, retreats, and universities. Her documentary book Women Healers of the World: The Traditions, History & Geography of Herbal Medicine was named Book of the Year by The International Herb Association.Holly's seven nonfiction books have been published in three languages. Her 8th book will be released Spring 2025: Once Upon a Place: Forests, Caverns, and Other Places of Transformation in Myth, Fairy Tale, and Film.I'm delighted to share our conversation with you today!Are you interested in learning more about Holly's herbal Tuscany retreat, which will be happening in May of 2025? You can find information about it on her website here - but if you want to join, don't delay, as spots will fill up quickly!Holly also has a new book, Once Upon a Place: Forests, Caverns & Other Places of Transformation in Myths, Fairy Tales & Film, coming out in March of 2025. You can pre-order her book here.Access the transcript for this episode:https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/podcast156.html----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using...

Women make up eight out of every ten healthcare workers in the United States. Yet they lag behind men when it comes to working in the roles of medical doctors and surgeons. Why has healthcare become a professional field dominated by women, and yet women represent a minority of physicians and doctors who serve at the top of the healthcare field? Susan H. Brandt, a historian and lecturer at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, seeks to find answers to these questions. In doing so, she takes us into the rich history of women healers with details from her book, Women Healers: Gender, Authority, and Medicine in Early Philadelphia. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/379 Sponsor Links Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Complementary Episodes Episode 003: Director of the Library Company of Philadelphia Episode 005: Revolutionary Medicine: The Founding Fathers and Mothers in Sickness and Health Episode 116: Disease & the Seven Years' War Episode 174: Yellow Fever in the Early American Republic Episode 263: The Medical Imagination Episode 273: David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Early Republic Episode 276: Benjamin Rush: Founding Father Episode 301: From Inoculation to Vaccination, Part 1 Episode 302: From Inoculation to Vaccination, Part 2   Listen! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App Helpful Links Join the Ben Franklin's World Facebook Group Ben Franklin's World Twitter: @BFWorldPodcast Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter

Warning: This episode includes adult themes and some strong language. Additionally, there is a trigger warning for discussions of sexual abuse at 15:57 minutes, which is pre-warned within the episode. In this episode of the A Pinch of Magick podcast, I'm joined by Nienke Thurlings, a trauma-informed women's coach and social psychologist from The Netherlands. Get ready for a deep dive into the realms of women's experiences, history, and empowerment that promises to enlighten and inspire (but first it might piss you off). Nienke takes us on a journey exploring how intergenerational patterns of trauma influence women's self-expression today, suggesting that events like the witch hunts still cast long shadows over our collective consciousness. Ever wonder why, at times, you feel silenced or unable to speak your truth? We'll delve into the societal expectations placed on women, the often unacknowledged emotional labour they carry, and the subtle dangers lurking behind being 'too nice.' We're going deeper, uncovering the pain of self-betrayal and examining the 'tend and befriend' survival mechanism. It's an eye-opening discussion on distinguishing between true intuition and trained responses, the deep-seated 'need to belong,' and the painful reality of the 'sister wound.' Nienke doesn't shy away from the historical context, shedding light on how women have been systematically disempowered over the centuries. Yet, in the midst of this, she introduces pleasure as a radical act of rebellion, leading to an enlightening conversation on the female orgasm and the surprising origins of vibrators. This episode is a call to reclaim our power, to embrace our truths, and to discover liberation in pleasure. So, whether you're seeking to understand the deeper layers of female experience or ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, this conversation with Nienke Thurlings is an absolute must-listen. It's time to uncover the magick within our stories, our struggles, and our strength. About Nienke Thurlings Nienke is a nationally acclaimed trauma informed women's coach and social psychologist from The Netherlands. She is especially interested in how intergenerational patterns of trauma play a role in women's self expression and how events like the witch hunts might very well impact us to this very day. Her motto is that every woman should be the queen of her own life, by giving themselves permission to take ownership over everything from their sexuality to their soul's mission. Through her coaching programs she has helped over 5.000 women to do just that. Connect with Nienke Website: https://www.nienkethurlings.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nienkethurlings Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nthurlings Podcast: https://www.nienkethurlings.com/queencast/ Books mentioned in the episode Witches, Midwives, & Nurses: A History of Women Healers by Barbara Ehrenreich Invisible Women: the Sunday Times number one bestseller exposing the gender bias women face every day, by Caroline Criado Perez

The Episode was made possible by Immune Intel AHCCSeana Zelazo is a clinical social worker and psychotherapist who speaks in archetypes. What's an archetype? I'm glad you asked. According to Jung, an archetype is “a universal, inherited idea, pattern of thought, or image present in the collective unconscious of all human beings.” Seana's book, “The Way of Inanna: A Heroine's Guide to Living Unapologetically”, focuses on the archetype of Inanna, one archetype of the Goddess. This conversation is a rollercoaster, and you're going to be baffled by how casually Seana and I flow into all things related to femininity, vulvas, and the warrior Goddess. Pro tip: Episode 72 on this podcast is a perfect companion to “A Brief-ish History of Western Medicine, Witches, and Women Healers”.Visit the show notes for more.Connect with the guest:WebsiteInstagramReference from the show:Seana's book: The Way of Inanna: A Heroine's Guide to Living UnapologeticallyConnect with Nathan:Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeMidwife in need of collaboration?Want to consult with Nathan?My courses:Born Free Method: Pregnancy and Postpartum SupportClear + Free: Your Holistic Solution to Persistent HPVThis episode was made possible by:Immune Intel AHCC® - code BELOVED for 10% offMedical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only.Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5Send me a voice message.

Welcome to "The Healthy Healer" podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Fred Moss. Through sustained conversations, we delve deep into the journeys of healers who've found their purpose after personal transformation. Many enter the healing profession with aspirations only to grapple with reality—endless training, unexpected responsibilities, and even disillusionment. But there are those who rise above, harnessing personal healing and rediscovering their passion. Our podcast features these inspiring souls who've returned to the healing profession, stronger and more aligned than ever. Join us for riveting conversations that shed light on the true essence of healing and the incredible individuals who've redefined their paths.   Here are some key takeaways from the interview: - Holly became interested in herbal medicine through her love of gardening and plants. She learned herbs could be both edible and medicinal, which appealed to her science background from her pharmacist father and nurse mother.  - Holly runs the Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine, where she teaches students to think about herbs based on their actions (astringent, anti-inflammatory etc) rather than a "magic bullet" cure. She provides a foundational 2-3 week intensive course. - She discussed some differences between Chinese and Western herbalism. Chinese medicine uses complex formulas with many herbs, while Western focuses on simpler preparations.  - When asked about psychedelics, Holly said they are a completely different level from everyday herbs she works with. She thinks there is potential but we need to proceed carefully and respectfully. - For basic health, Holly recommends eating tonic herbs that are nutritive and safe, like nettles, dandelion, and red clover. Making simple teas and foods is a gentle way to introduce herbs. - Holly wrote a book "Women Healers of the World" interviewing herbalists globally to learn about women's roles caring for health in various cultures.  - Her latest book is a beginner guide to enjoying herbs from your garden. She also has online courses in herbal medicine topics. Holly's message is to keep investing in learning and stay curious. Knowledge helps us care for our health and make informed choices.   Links: Holly Website: https://school.hollybellebuono.com/ www.HollyBellebuono.com The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine The Selle Entrepreneur Network Facebook: /Holly.Bellebuono Instagram: /HollyBellebuono LinkedIn: /HollyBellebuono Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/hollybellebuono   *****   Show Notes: Becoming an herbalist and using plants for healing. 0:00 Herbal medicine and its applications. 5:07 Herbal medicine approaches and traditions around the world. 11:28 Transitioning from herbalism to psychedelics. 17:58 Herbal supplements and their quality. 22:22 Herbalism, medicine, and sustainability with an experienced herbalist. 30:02  

#paganism #pagan #paganhistory The Top 5 Biggest Misconceptions in Paganism, providing a critical, academic perspective based on peer-reviewed sources. This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in Pagan studies, religious studies, or seeking to understand the true nature of modern Pagan practices and beliefs. 1 - The Ancient Religion Hypothesis 2 - The Great Witch Hunt and Pagan Martyrdom 3 - Christian Holidays and Pagan Origins 4 - The Universal Triple Goddess 5 - The Primordial Mother Goddess Archetype 00:00 Support Angela's Symposium 00:24 Introduction: Historical Misconceptions of Paganism 01:45 The Historicity of Paganism 03:17 Margaret Murray – the pagans' survival myth 05:01 The Great Witchhunt 06:01 Feminist Pagan Theology 09:41 The myth that Christians coopted Pagan Festivals for their Holidays 10:25 The History of Samhain 14:02 Complex syncretism between Pagan and Christian religions 15:37 The origins of Christmas and Pagan misconceptions about it 17:41 The origins of the name of Easter from Eostre and Pagan misconceptions 20:53 The concept of the Triple Goddess 23:22 The idea of the Primordial Goddess 25:20 The idea of a Mother Goddess may be patriarchal 28:20 Myth and History in Individual Practice 30:52 The concept of Perennialism 34:47 The importance of differentiating history and mythology in Paganism CONNECT & SUPPORT

Appalachian granny witches were the doctors, midwives, healers, herbalists, and spiritual guides of their isolated communities for centuries. They used a combination of folk magic, herbal healing, religious scripture, and superstitions to treat the ailments of their neighbors, leading the church to eventually label many of them witches. SOURCEShttp://www.feministes-radicales.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Barbara-Ehrenreich-and-Deirdre-English-Witches-Midwives-and-Nurses-A-History-of-Women-Healers.-Introduction..pdfhttps://www.proquest.com/openview/09e636c27c1613a37253af4588857195/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=37161https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/southern-appalachia-folk-healers-granny-women-neighbor-ladiesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5307439/advertisement

Bringing a Holistic approach to the Medical field, AnaBelen Taylor,  MSN,FNP-BC, is a dear friend and healer/doctor on Oahu, Hawai'i with a great perspective on Women's Health. Empower your journey and create connections you might not have yet had with this wonderful conversation.Mu Rose Temple Healing the Feminine Therapy Program AnaBelen Taylor, MSN,FNP-BCSymbioticHealth.clinic Phone: 808-207-2545 Schedule your Appointment with AnaBelen

In this episode of Perspectives, we speak with Susan Brandt, author of Women Healers: Gender, Authority, and Medicine in Early Philadelphia. Drawing on extensive archival research in Consortium collections, Susan Brandt demonstrates that women of various classes and ethnicities in early Philadelphia found new sources of healing authority, engaged in the consumer medical marketplace, and resisted physicians' attempts to marginalize them. Brandt reveals that women healers participated actively in medical and scientific knowledge production and the transition to market capitalism. For additional resources on this topic and others, please see https://www.chstm.org .

This episode was unplanned, but when Barbara Ehrenreich died on September 1, 2022, we felt an urge to honor her memory and the profound influence she has had on the American left, socialism, feminism, and our collective thinking about class struggle. From her work in the women's health movement of the 1960s, to her theorizing (with  ex-husband John Ehrenreich) of the "professional-managerial class" in the 1970s, to her explorations of Reagan-era yuppie pathologies, and her renowned exposé of low-wage work in 2001's Nickel and Dimed, Barbara Ehrenreich has been an essential and nuanced guide to the inner-life of American class conflict in the latter half of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st. To undertake this journey through an extraordinary body of work, we're joined by two brilliant writers who have both — in their own way — taken up  Ehrenreich's profound ethical and intellectual challenge: Alex Press, staff writer at Jacobin magazine (and KYE's favorite labor journalist); and returning guest Gabe Winant, University of Chicago historian and author of The Next Shift: The Fall of Industry and the Rise of Health Care.As Gabe writes in his stunning obituary last week, "Ehrenreich's specialty was to reveal her readers to themselves by showing them the other. Her humor and projection of personal vulnerability were particularly deft techniques for asking the reader to see their own position, often through identification with Ehrenreich: she invites this, beckoning you to follow her into her subject, and then suddenly wheels around on you—and you are caught out." We hope this episode can manage something of that technique for the listener, that you might find yourself "caught out" too, thinking deeply about where you fit into the story Barbara is telling — and what it might call on you to do, fight for, or think harder about. Enjoy.  Further Reading: Barbara & John Ehrenreich, "The Professional-Managerial Class," Radical America, March 1977. — "The New Left and the Professional Managerial Class," Radical America, May 1977.— "Death of a Yuppie Dream," Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, Feb 2013. Barbara Ehrenreich & Deirdre English, Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers, The Feminist Press, 1973.Barbara Ehrenreich, Fear of Falling: The Inner Life of the Middle Class, Pantheon, 1989. Barbara Ehrenreich, Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America, Metropolitan, 2001. Barbara Ehrenreich, "Preface to Klaus Theweleit's Male Fantasies Volume 1: Women, Floods, Bodies, History," U of Minnesota Press, 1987. Gabriel Winant, "On Barbara Ehrenreich," n+1, Sept 9, 2022. — "Professional-Managerial Chasm," n+1, Oct 10, 2019. — "The Right Kind of Worker," Know Your Enemy, May 2022. Alex Press, "On the Origins of the Professional-Managerial Class: An Interview with Barbara Ehrenreich." Dissent, Oct 22, 2019. David Rieff, "White Bread, White Dread (review of Fear of Falling)," LA Times, Aug 20, 1989.   This episode of Know Your Enemy is dedicated to Barbara Ehrenreich (1941-2022) and all those who loved and learned from her.

Lavender for sleep. Rosemary for clarity. Rose for love. Those are the basics, according to the Internet. But there is so much more to herbalism, and the use of herbs, especially in the Jewish tradition. Today we're discussing the use of herbs and plants within Judaism. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review. Patreon.com/jewitches instagram.com/jewitches twitter.com/thejewitches jewitches.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbal_medicine WOOLF, MAURICE. "Foreign Trade of London Jews in the Seventeenth Century." Transactions & Miscellanies (Jewish Historical Society of England), vol. 24, 1970, pp. 38–58. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/29778801. Accessed 14 Jun. 2022. https://oukosher.org/halacha-yomis/many-people-specifically-use-cloves-besamim-spices/ https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/610826/jewish/The-Incense-Besamim-and-Havdalah-Candle.htm https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/lulav-etrog/ https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/609564/jewish/The-Lulav-and-Etrog-The-Four-Kinds.htm https://aish.com/garlic-and-jews-6-little-known-jewish-facts/ Ritual Medical Lore of Sephardi Woman: Sweetening the Spirits, Healing the Sick Jewish Love Magic. Ortal-Paz Saar, Magical and Religious Literature of Late Antiquity 6 https://reformjudaism.org/spice-trade-jews Medicine in the Talmud: Natural and Supernatural Therapies Between Magic and Science, Jason Sion Mokhtarian Ashkenazi Herbalism: Rediscovering the HErbal Traditions of Eastern European Jews https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/4423106/jewish/Why-Ketoret-Incense-in-the-Temple.htm Witches, Midwives & Nurses: A History of Women Healers. Barbara Ehrenrecih & Deirdre English --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jewitches/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jewitches/support

Lavender for sleep. Rosemary for clarity. Rose for love. Those are the basics, according to the Internet. But there is so much more to herbalism, and the use of herbs, especially in the Jewish tradition. Today we're discussing the use of herbs and plants within Judaism. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review. Patreon.com/jewitches instagram.com/jewitches twitter.com/thejewitches jewitches.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbal_medicine WOOLF, MAURICE. "Foreign Trade of London Jews in the Seventeenth Century." Transactions & Miscellanies (Jewish Historical Society of England), vol. 24, 1970, pp. 38–58. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/29778801. Accessed 14 Jun. 2022. https://oukosher.org/halacha-yomis/many-people-specifically-use-cloves-besamim-spices/ https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/610826/jewish/The-Incense-Besamim-and-Havdalah-Candle.htm https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/lulav-etrog/ https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/609564/jewish/The-Lulav-and-Etrog-The-Four-Kinds.htm https://aish.com/garlic-and-jews-6-little-known-jewish-facts/ Ritual Medical Lore of Sephardi Woman: Sweetening the Spirits, Healing the Sick Jewish Love Magic. Ortal-Paz Saar, Magical and Religious Literature of Late Antiquity 6 https://reformjudaism.org/spice-trade-jews Medicine in the Talmud: Natural and Supernatural Therapies Between Magic and Science, Jason Sion Mokhtarian Ashkenazi Herbalism: Rediscovering the HErbal Traditions of Eastern European Jews https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/4423106/jewish/Why-Ketoret-Incense-in-the-Temple.htm Witches, Midwives & Nurses: A History of Women Healers. Barbara Ehrenrecih & Deirdre English --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jewitches/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jewitches/support

If we aren't willing to study and learn from history, we are bound to repeat it…As far back as human written history can reflect, women have been in the healing professions. When our cosmologies reflected the dignity of the feminine, women healers may have even ruled the space. When men began to understand their role in procreation, these cosmologies shifted to a patriarchal, masculine worldview, which is intact today. This shift is cosmologies and growing interest in power by the State, created an environment in which women were progressively devalued. And their magick was trasnsmutated culturally from a source of healing to a source of perceived threat to the Church, State, and the ruling white, upper classes. This solo cast takes you on a journey from Ancient Sumer to our modern industrial complex. Spoiler: things are not going well in our society. As women and healers are devalued, societies decline. This is not speculation; it's written history. [00:07:00] - Early creation myths and ancient Sumer, Greece, and Rome [00:29:00] - Early Christianity and the Dark Ages [00:37:00] - Hildegard von Bingen [00:40:00] - The war against nature was a war against the feminine [00:47:00] - The Witch hunts [01:02:00] - 18th century and the Renaissance [01:15:15] - “Regular” doctors and the movement of healing to hospitals [01:19:15] - The Popular Health Movement [01:30:00] - Germ theory [01:35:00] - The birth of the nursing profession and the father of gynecology [02:02:00] - The AMA and the Flexner Report [02:13:00] - Current stats on US maternity care and practitioners References (just a sampling): Woman as Healer, by Jeanne Achterberg The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine, by Lindsey Fitzharris Cesarean Section: An American History of Risk, Technology, and Consequence, by Jacqueline Wolf, PhD Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers, by Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English https://history-of-obgyn.com/uploads/3/5/4/8/35483599/1966-kobrin-american-midwife-controversy-rev-dec2015.pdf Find me on Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn and my practice at: www.BelovedHolistics.com Sponsored by: FullWell Fertility - Use code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamin on the market (and check out their vitality and nerve support tonic!) Fit for Birth - With this link, you'll save 20% on personal prenatal exercise coaching (for individuals) or courses to improve your coaching practice (for coaches)! Music by: Labrinth and Preservation Hall Jazz Band --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theholisticobgyn/message

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Anna Ruth Hall. We met earlier this year through the Orgasmic Oracle course where she was part of the facilitating team as a Womb Oracle. The depth of her words and the texture of her voice is something I carry with me as a precious gift. As you will hear through our conversation, we go to the places we normally hold back from: Grief, Erotic Energy, Pleasure, Orgasm, Yoni, Big Emotions & Menstrual Blood. We share our experiences, our activations, and our journeys back into the wisdom of our bodies. Resources: The book she mentioned about birth, care & medical practices: "Witches, Midwives, & Nurses (Second Edition): A History of Women Healers" - By Barbara Ehrenreich, Deirdre EnglishIf you want more of Anna's medicine: Check her offerings at: https://rubywomb.love/ Connect with her on IG: @the.wildoracle & @rubywombAnd If you want more of the medicine I have to offer - like Creatrix,  my 1-on-1 mentorship program, or Gene Keys Sessions -  come to nourishing witch.com and there you will find all my current offerings. and join me on IG  @nourishingwitch and let's make some magic. 

In her eighteenth-century medical recipe manuscript, the Philadelphia healer Elizabeth Coates Paschall asserted her ingenuity and authority with the bold strokes of her pen. Paschall developed an extensive healing practice, consulted medical texts, and conducted experiments based on personal observations. As British North America's premier city of medicine and science, Philadelphia offered Paschall a nurturing environment enriched by diverse healing cultures and the Quaker values of gender equality and women's education. She participated in transatlantic medical and scientific networks with her friend, Benjamin Franklin. Paschall was not unique, however. Women Healers: Gender, Authority, and Medicine in Early Philadelphia (U Pennsylvania Press, 2022) recovers numerous women of European, African, and Native American descent who provided the bulk of health care in the greater Philadelphia area for centuries. Although the history of women practitioners often begins with the 1850 founding of Philadelphia's Female Medical College, the first women's medical school in the United States, these students merely continued the legacies of women like Paschall. Remarkably, though, the lives and work of early American female practitioners have gone largely unexplored. While some sources depict these women as amateurs whose influence declined, Susan Brandt documents women's authoritative medical work that continued well into the nineteenth century. Spanning a century and a half, Women Healers traces the transmission of European women's medical remedies to the Delaware Valley where they blended with African and Indigenous women's practices, forming hybrid healing cultures. Drawing on extensive archival research, Brandt demonstrates that women healers were not inflexible traditional practitioners destined to fall victim to the onward march of Enlightenment science, capitalism, and medical professionalization. Instead, women of various classes and ethnicities found new sources of healing authority, engaged in the consumer medical marketplace, and resisted physicians' attempts to marginalize them. Brandt reveals that women healers participated actively in medical and scientific knowledge production and the transition to market capitalism. Corinne Doria is a historian specializing in the social history of medicine. She is a lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shenzhen and teaches Disability Studies at Sciences-Po (Paris). Her work focuses on the history of ophthalmology and visual impairment in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In her eighteenth-century medical recipe manuscript, the Philadelphia healer Elizabeth Coates Paschall asserted her ingenuity and authority with the bold strokes of her pen. Paschall developed an extensive healing practice, consulted medical texts, and conducted experiments based on personal observations. As British North America's premier city of medicine and science, Philadelphia offered Paschall a nurturing environment enriched by diverse healing cultures and the Quaker values of gender equality and women's education. She participated in transatlantic medical and scientific networks with her friend, Benjamin Franklin. Paschall was not unique, however. Women Healers: Gender, Authority, and Medicine in Early Philadelphia (U Pennsylvania Press, 2022) recovers numerous women of European, African, and Native American descent who provided the bulk of health care in the greater Philadelphia area for centuries. Although the history of women practitioners often begins with the 1850 founding of Philadelphia's Female Medical College, the first women's medical school in the United States, these students merely continued the legacies of women like Paschall. Remarkably, though, the lives and work of early American female practitioners have gone largely unexplored. While some sources depict these women as amateurs whose influence declined, Susan Brandt documents women's authoritative medical work that continued well into the nineteenth century. Spanning a century and a half, Women Healers traces the transmission of European women's medical remedies to the Delaware Valley where they blended with African and Indigenous women's practices, forming hybrid healing cultures. Drawing on extensive archival research, Brandt demonstrates that women healers were not inflexible traditional practitioners destined to fall victim to the onward march of Enlightenment science, capitalism, and medical professionalization. Instead, women of various classes and ethnicities found new sources of healing authority, engaged in the consumer medical marketplace, and resisted physicians' attempts to marginalize them. Brandt reveals that women healers participated actively in medical and scientific knowledge production and the transition to market capitalism. Corinne Doria is a historian specializing in the social history of medicine. She is a lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shenzhen and teaches Disability Studies at Sciences-Po (Paris). Her work focuses on the history of ophthalmology and visual impairment in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In her eighteenth-century medical recipe manuscript, the Philadelphia healer Elizabeth Coates Paschall asserted her ingenuity and authority with the bold strokes of her pen. Paschall developed an extensive healing practice, consulted medical texts, and conducted experiments based on personal observations. As British North America's premier city of medicine and science, Philadelphia offered Paschall a nurturing environment enriched by diverse healing cultures and the Quaker values of gender equality and women's education. She participated in transatlantic medical and scientific networks with her friend, Benjamin Franklin. Paschall was not unique, however. Women Healers: Gender, Authority, and Medicine in Early Philadelphia (U Pennsylvania Press, 2022) recovers numerous women of European, African, and Native American descent who provided the bulk of health care in the greater Philadelphia area for centuries. Although the history of women practitioners often begins with the 1850 founding of Philadelphia's Female Medical College, the first women's medical school in the United States, these students merely continued the legacies of women like Paschall. Remarkably, though, the lives and work of early American female practitioners have gone largely unexplored. While some sources depict these women as amateurs whose influence declined, Susan Brandt documents women's authoritative medical work that continued well into the nineteenth century. Spanning a century and a half, Women Healers traces the transmission of European women's medical remedies to the Delaware Valley where they blended with African and Indigenous women's practices, forming hybrid healing cultures. Drawing on extensive archival research, Brandt demonstrates that women healers were not inflexible traditional practitioners destined to fall victim to the onward march of Enlightenment science, capitalism, and medical professionalization. Instead, women of various classes and ethnicities found new sources of healing authority, engaged in the consumer medical marketplace, and resisted physicians' attempts to marginalize them. Brandt reveals that women healers participated actively in medical and scientific knowledge production and the transition to market capitalism. Corinne Doria is a historian specializing in the social history of medicine. She is a lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shenzhen and teaches Disability Studies at Sciences-Po (Paris). Her work focuses on the history of ophthalmology and visual impairment in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

In her eighteenth-century medical recipe manuscript, the Philadelphia healer Elizabeth Coates Paschall asserted her ingenuity and authority with the bold strokes of her pen. Paschall developed an extensive healing practice, consulted medical texts, and conducted experiments based on personal observations. As British North America's premier city of medicine and science, Philadelphia offered Paschall a nurturing environment enriched by diverse healing cultures and the Quaker values of gender equality and women's education. She participated in transatlantic medical and scientific networks with her friend, Benjamin Franklin. Paschall was not unique, however. Women Healers: Gender, Authority, and Medicine in Early Philadelphia (U Pennsylvania Press, 2022) recovers numerous women of European, African, and Native American descent who provided the bulk of health care in the greater Philadelphia area for centuries. Although the history of women practitioners often begins with the 1850 founding of Philadelphia's Female Medical College, the first women's medical school in the United States, these students merely continued the legacies of women like Paschall. Remarkably, though, the lives and work of early American female practitioners have gone largely unexplored. While some sources depict these women as amateurs whose influence declined, Susan Brandt documents women's authoritative medical work that continued well into the nineteenth century. Spanning a century and a half, Women Healers traces the transmission of European women's medical remedies to the Delaware Valley where they blended with African and Indigenous women's practices, forming hybrid healing cultures. Drawing on extensive archival research, Brandt demonstrates that women healers were not inflexible traditional practitioners destined to fall victim to the onward march of Enlightenment science, capitalism, and medical professionalization. Instead, women of various classes and ethnicities found new sources of healing authority, engaged in the consumer medical marketplace, and resisted physicians' attempts to marginalize them. Brandt reveals that women healers participated actively in medical and scientific knowledge production and the transition to market capitalism. Corinne Doria is a historian specializing in the social history of medicine. She is a lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shenzhen and teaches Disability Studies at Sciences-Po (Paris). Her work focuses on the history of ophthalmology and visual impairment in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

In her eighteenth-century medical recipe manuscript, the Philadelphia healer Elizabeth Coates Paschall asserted her ingenuity and authority with the bold strokes of her pen. Paschall developed an extensive healing practice, consulted medical texts, and conducted experiments based on personal observations. As British North America's premier city of medicine and science, Philadelphia offered Paschall a nurturing environment enriched by diverse healing cultures and the Quaker values of gender equality and women's education. She participated in transatlantic medical and scientific networks with her friend, Benjamin Franklin. Paschall was not unique, however. Women Healers: Gender, Authority, and Medicine in Early Philadelphia (U Pennsylvania Press, 2022) recovers numerous women of European, African, and Native American descent who provided the bulk of health care in the greater Philadelphia area for centuries. Although the history of women practitioners often begins with the 1850 founding of Philadelphia's Female Medical College, the first women's medical school in the United States, these students merely continued the legacies of women like Paschall. Remarkably, though, the lives and work of early American female practitioners have gone largely unexplored. While some sources depict these women as amateurs whose influence declined, Susan Brandt documents women's authoritative medical work that continued well into the nineteenth century. Spanning a century and a half, Women Healers traces the transmission of European women's medical remedies to the Delaware Valley where they blended with African and Indigenous women's practices, forming hybrid healing cultures. Drawing on extensive archival research, Brandt demonstrates that women healers were not inflexible traditional practitioners destined to fall victim to the onward march of Enlightenment science, capitalism, and medical professionalization. Instead, women of various classes and ethnicities found new sources of healing authority, engaged in the consumer medical marketplace, and resisted physicians' attempts to marginalize them. Brandt reveals that women healers participated actively in medical and scientific knowledge production and the transition to market capitalism. Corinne Doria is a historian specializing in the social history of medicine. She is a lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shenzhen and teaches Disability Studies at Sciences-Po (Paris). Her work focuses on the history of ophthalmology and visual impairment in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her eighteenth-century medical recipe manuscript, the Philadelphia healer Elizabeth Coates Paschall asserted her ingenuity and authority with the bold strokes of her pen. Paschall developed an extensive healing practice, consulted medical texts, and conducted experiments based on personal observations. As British North America's premier city of medicine and science, Philadelphia offered Paschall a nurturing environment enriched by diverse healing cultures and the Quaker values of gender equality and women's education. She participated in transatlantic medical and scientific networks with her friend, Benjamin Franklin. Paschall was not unique, however. Women Healers: Gender, Authority, and Medicine in Early Philadelphia (U Pennsylvania Press, 2022) recovers numerous women of European, African, and Native American descent who provided the bulk of health care in the greater Philadelphia area for centuries. Although the history of women practitioners often begins with the 1850 founding of Philadelphia's Female Medical College, the first women's medical school in the United States, these students merely continued the legacies of women like Paschall. Remarkably, though, the lives and work of early American female practitioners have gone largely unexplored. While some sources depict these women as amateurs whose influence declined, Susan Brandt documents women's authoritative medical work that continued well into the nineteenth century. Spanning a century and a half, Women Healers traces the transmission of European women's medical remedies to the Delaware Valley where they blended with African and Indigenous women's practices, forming hybrid healing cultures. Drawing on extensive archival research, Brandt demonstrates that women healers were not inflexible traditional practitioners destined to fall victim to the onward march of Enlightenment science, capitalism, and medical professionalization. Instead, women of various classes and ethnicities found new sources of healing authority, engaged in the consumer medical marketplace, and resisted physicians' attempts to marginalize them. Brandt reveals that women healers participated actively in medical and scientific knowledge production and the transition to market capitalism. Corinne Doria is a historian specializing in the social history of medicine. She is a lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shenzhen and teaches Disability Studies at Sciences-Po (Paris). Her work focuses on the history of ophthalmology and visual impairment in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In her eighteenth-century medical recipe manuscript, the Philadelphia healer Elizabeth Coates Paschall asserted her ingenuity and authority with the bold strokes of her pen. Paschall developed an extensive healing practice, consulted medical texts, and conducted experiments based on personal observations. As British North America's premier city of medicine and science, Philadelphia offered Paschall a nurturing environment enriched by diverse healing cultures and the Quaker values of gender equality and women's education. She participated in transatlantic medical and scientific networks with her friend, Benjamin Franklin. Paschall was not unique, however. Women Healers: Gender, Authority, and Medicine in Early Philadelphia (U Pennsylvania Press, 2022) recovers numerous women of European, African, and Native American descent who provided the bulk of health care in the greater Philadelphia area for centuries. Although the history of women practitioners often begins with the 1850 founding of Philadelphia's Female Medical College, the first women's medical school in the United States, these students merely continued the legacies of women like Paschall. Remarkably, though, the lives and work of early American female practitioners have gone largely unexplored. While some sources depict these women as amateurs whose influence declined, Susan Brandt documents women's authoritative medical work that continued well into the nineteenth century. Spanning a century and a half, Women Healers traces the transmission of European women's medical remedies to the Delaware Valley where they blended with African and Indigenous women's practices, forming hybrid healing cultures. Drawing on extensive archival research, Brandt demonstrates that women healers were not inflexible traditional practitioners destined to fall victim to the onward march of Enlightenment science, capitalism, and medical professionalization. Instead, women of various classes and ethnicities found new sources of healing authority, engaged in the consumer medical marketplace, and resisted physicians' attempts to marginalize them. Brandt reveals that women healers participated actively in medical and scientific knowledge production and the transition to market capitalism. Corinne Doria is a historian specializing in the social history of medicine. She is a lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shenzhen and teaches Disability Studies at Sciences-Po (Paris). Her work focuses on the history of ophthalmology and visual impairment in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her eighteenth-century medical recipe manuscript, the Philadelphia healer Elizabeth Coates Paschall asserted her ingenuity and authority with the bold strokes of her pen. Paschall developed an extensive healing practice, consulted medical texts, and conducted experiments based on personal observations. As British North America's premier city of medicine and science, Philadelphia offered Paschall a nurturing environment enriched by diverse healing cultures and the Quaker values of gender equality and women's education. She participated in transatlantic medical and scientific networks with her friend, Benjamin Franklin. Paschall was not unique, however. Women Healers: Gender, Authority, and Medicine in Early Philadelphia (U Pennsylvania Press, 2022) recovers numerous women of European, African, and Native American descent who provided the bulk of health care in the greater Philadelphia area for centuries. Although the history of women practitioners often begins with the 1850 founding of Philadelphia's Female Medical College, the first women's medical school in the United States, these students merely continued the legacies of women like Paschall. Remarkably, though, the lives and work of early American female practitioners have gone largely unexplored. While some sources depict these women as amateurs whose influence declined, Susan Brandt documents women's authoritative medical work that continued well into the nineteenth century. Spanning a century and a half, Women Healers traces the transmission of European women's medical remedies to the Delaware Valley where they blended with African and Indigenous women's practices, forming hybrid healing cultures. Drawing on extensive archival research, Brandt demonstrates that women healers were not inflexible traditional practitioners destined to fall victim to the onward march of Enlightenment science, capitalism, and medical professionalization. Instead, women of various classes and ethnicities found new sources of healing authority, engaged in the consumer medical marketplace, and resisted physicians' attempts to marginalize them. Brandt reveals that women healers participated actively in medical and scientific knowledge production and the transition to market capitalism. Corinne Doria is a historian specializing in the social history of medicine. She is a lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shenzhen and teaches Disability Studies at Sciences-Po (Paris). Her work focuses on the history of ophthalmology and visual impairment in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her eighteenth-century medical recipe manuscript, the Philadelphia healer Elizabeth Coates Paschall asserted her ingenuity and authority with the bold strokes of her pen. Paschall developed an extensive healing practice, consulted medical texts, and conducted experiments based on personal observations. As British North America's premier city of medicine and science, Philadelphia offered Paschall a nurturing environment enriched by diverse healing cultures and the Quaker values of gender equality and women's education. She participated in transatlantic medical and scientific networks with her friend, Benjamin Franklin. Paschall was not unique, however. Women Healers: Gender, Authority, and Medicine in Early Philadelphia (U Pennsylvania Press, 2022) recovers numerous women of European, African, and Native American descent who provided the bulk of health care in the greater Philadelphia area for centuries. Although the history of women practitioners often begins with the 1850 founding of Philadelphia's Female Medical College, the first women's medical school in the United States, these students merely continued the legacies of women like Paschall. Remarkably, though, the lives and work of early American female practitioners have gone largely unexplored. While some sources depict these women as amateurs whose influence declined, Susan Brandt documents women's authoritative medical work that continued well into the nineteenth century. Spanning a century and a half, Women Healers traces the transmission of European women's medical remedies to the Delaware Valley where they blended with African and Indigenous women's practices, forming hybrid healing cultures. Drawing on extensive archival research, Brandt demonstrates that women healers were not inflexible traditional practitioners destined to fall victim to the onward march of Enlightenment science, capitalism, and medical professionalization. Instead, women of various classes and ethnicities found new sources of healing authority, engaged in the consumer medical marketplace, and resisted physicians' attempts to marginalize them. Brandt reveals that women healers participated actively in medical and scientific knowledge production and the transition to market capitalism. Corinne Doria is a historian specializing in the social history of medicine. She is a lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shenzhen and teaches Disability Studies at Sciences-Po (Paris). Her work focuses on the history of ophthalmology and visual impairment in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

"We are being held in all moments.” ~ Erica Skone-Rees   KJ welcomes her friend and creative collaborator Erica Skone-Rees to the Astonishing Story Gallery today. Erica is a mindfulness & meditation teacher, chronic illness warrior, and healing arts practitioner. For the last 3 and 1/2  years, she has navigated recovery from mold toxicity and Lyme disease which required her to identify and embrace her own resourcefulness. Erica is dedicated to living her full potential, at her highest vibration; her Heart's Work is to empower others to do the same. Compassionate Considerations:Your pain may reveal your purpose. Invite your discomfort into a dialogue, and request it impart its wisdom upon you. Even on your darkest days, you can find joy. Create space with nonjudgmental observation and pauses to embody wise action; to become responsive instead of reactive.Episode Mentions - Erica Skone-Rees: Web www.ourwovenpath.com  &  www.ourwovenpathlifestyle.comInstagram @ourwovenpath & @ourwovenpathlifestyle   *Mention this podcast ("SOAL") and receive 30% off a group or class! Ep 72 background music is composed & performed by KJ NasrulIntro & Outro music: Canada Lo Res by Pictures Of The Floating World Please leave a review for this podcast if our stories have astonished you as well.   https://ratethispodcast.com/astonishingstoriesConnect With KJ & Bliss Begins WithinOnly three spaces left in June to work with KJ 1:1 in an intimate experience!  Rediscover your creativity while replenishing and re-narrate your familial stories so that you can continue sharing your medicine with the world.Schedule a chat with KJ here >> Healing Our Healers and Creativity & Compassion DaysIG:  @MusingsOnOther @BlissBeginsWithin @AdopteeSociety Website: https://blissbeginswithin.com  The Creatives' Coworking Cohort is Open NOW! DM Suzanne & KJ with questions Receive invitations for monthly creative gatherings  https://bit.ly/BlissBeginsList Clubhouse @kjnasrul Facebook & TwitterSupport the show

Lee Anne Post is the pen name for co-authors Catherine Baldau, Tara Bell, Ginny Fite, and K.P. Robbins. Stories by these award-winning authors have appeared in numerous journals and individually they have published nine novels. They have worked as reporters and editors, in politics and philanthropy, and in advertising and educational institutions. Having met in a writer's critique group for over five years, they were spurred by their collective grief and then admiration as they watched Parkland students deal with the aftermath of that shooting.  Pushcart nominated, Ginny Fite is the author of six traditionally published novels: Cromwell's Folly; No Good Deed Left Undone; Lying, Cheating, and Occasionally Murder; No End of Bad; Blue Girl on a Night Dream Sea, and Possession. Her collection of linked short stories, Stronger in Heaven, was shortlisted for the 2019 SFWP prize and a finalist for the 2020 Bakwin Prize. Her short stories have been published in numerous journals such as The Delmarva Review, SFWP Quarterly, and the Anthology of Appalachian Writers. A graduate of Rutgers University and Johns Hopkins University, her communications career included posts in journalism, higher education, government, and industry. She also studied at the School for Women Healers and the Maryland Poetry Therapy Institute. www.ginnyfite.com

Today, I'm in conversation with mother, doula, herbalist and activist, Julie Bell. Julie is the heart behind Blissful Herbs, and if you're a homebirthing mama in Australia, chances are you already know exactly who Julie is, and you've probably even got a Blissful Herbs tea or tincture sitting in your cupboard somewhere. If you haven't come across Julie and her beautiful work yet, then you're in for a real treat in today's episode! We talk about: Julie's childhood experience of trauma and disruption, and how this experience led her on a path towards, and shaped her work as, a herbalist and doula. The wisdom and kindness of plants, and how so many plants offer support and healing especially to women and women's needs. The history of misogyny and racism that continues to undermine women's birthing choices, and how women will always intuitively come back to birthing our babies at home, in safety. The importance of sharing candid stories and images of birth, as well as other aspects of the experience of being a woman, and how Julie's refusal to accept Instagram's “community standards” led to her account being penalised. The relationship between spirituality and motherhood, and the role that Julie's Christian faith plays in her life, her work, and her service in the world. And so much more. If you enjoy today's episode, it would mean the world to me if you left me a review over on iTunes, because that helps to get this podcast in front of other wild mamas who could also benefit from these conversations. You can also share this podcast with other mamas by simply taking a screenshot and sharing it on Instagram, and don't forget to tag me at @drjessicahodgens! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE: Join me for my FREE live masterclass, “Reclaiming the Sacred Blueprint for Birth” Women who Run with the Wolves, Clarissa Pinkola Estes Midwives, Witches and Nurses: A History of Women Healers, by Barbara Ehrenreich & Deirdre English The Flexner Report, 1910 CONNECT WITH JULIE On Instagram On Facebook At Blissful Herbs At her blog about birth, ‘The Melbourne Doula' At her blog about Christianity and faith, ‘It is for Freedom' Until next time - stay wild, mamas! Jess xx Find me on Instagram at @drjessicahodgens www.jessicahodgens.com Intro and outro music: "Bloom", from the album The Jasmani Garden by Deya Dova, with the kind permission of the artist. Cover image by Briony Goodsell. I'm living and mothering on the unceded Country of Dharawal people, and I gratefully acknowledge their ongoing work - and the work of indigenous people everywhere - in the service of thriving life on earth.

Abel directs an urban community garden in Santa Ana, where members of the community can learn to care for Mother Earth. We talk about the human importance of gardens, and the perennial tensions between idealism and security. CRECE COOPERATIVE – Community resilience through urban gardening https://communityresilience.uci.edu/crece-community-resistance/ (https://communityresilience.uci.edu/crece-community-resistance/) (Student blog, en inglés) FB: https://www.facebook.com/crececommunityinresistance.co.op/ (https://www.facebook.com/crececommunityinresistance.co.op/) IG: @crece.coop  ____________________________________________________________________________ MEDICALIZATION OF CHILDBIRTH // LA MEDICALIZACIÓN DEL PARTO MIDWIVES ALLIANCE OF NORTH AMERICA https://mana.org/what-we-do/organizations-coalitions (https://mana.org/what-we-do/organizations-coalitions) (en inglés) links to local and specialized organizations in USA, Canada, and Mexico enlaces a organizaciones locales y especializadas en EE UU, Canadá, y México In English: California Health Care Foundation  Infographic site, very informative:  https://www.chcf.org/publication/infographic-overmedicalization-childbirth/ (https://www.chcf.org/publication/infographic-overmedicalization-childbirth/)  They also did a 2016 survey called “Listening to Mothers in California” with issue briefs on the childbirth experiences of various demographic groups: https://www.chcf.org/collection/listening-to-mothers-in-california/ (https://www.chcf.org/collection/listening-to-mothers-in-california/) Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English. Witches, Midwives & Nurses : A History of Women Healers. The Feminist Press, 2010 en español:  https://hollywoodhealthandsociety.org/sites/default/files/attachments/page/Overmedicalization%20of%20Childbirth_Spanish.pdf (https://hollywoodhealthandsociety.org/sites/default/files/attachments/page/Overmedicalization%20of%20Childbirth_Spanish.pdf) Barbara Ehrenreich y Deirdre English, traducido por ??. Brujas, parteras y enfermeras. Bauma, 2019. Existe una versión en pdf de solamente 41 pp. https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxwZXJtYW11amVyZXN8Z3g6NWVmNTI4YTU5ZTZiMjkzOQ (https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxwZXJtYW11amVyZXN8Z3g6NWVmNTI4YTU5ZTZiMjkzOQ)  ____________________________________________________________________________ JUVENTINO ROSAS (todo en español) Wikipedia https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventino_Rosas (https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventino_Rosas)  Sólo existe una biografía monógrafo de Rosas, y algo irónicamente, está escrita en inglés y por un austriaco; no se la recomendamos. Es un tema que se beneficiaría de un estudio pensativo. There is only one monograph biography of Rosas, which rather ironically is written in English by an Austrian; we don't recommend it. This is an area that could use some thoughtful scholarship. ____________________________________________________________________________ ALBERTO CORTEZ   (todo en español) Noticia de su muerte en El País, con biografía: https://elpais.com/cultura/2019/04/04/actualidad/1554397254_613657.html (https://elpais.com/cultura/2019/04/04/actualidad/1554397254_613657.html)  http://www.albertocortez.com/ (http://www.albertocortez.com/) Un sitio conmemorativo bien bonito Wikipedia en español ofrece una discografía (¡más de 40 álbumes!) https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Cortez (https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Cortez)  ____________________________________________________________________________ LA RADIO EN MEXICO  (todo en español) Leyva, Juan. Política educativa y comunicación social: la radio en México, 1940-1946 . México : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 1992. Romo, Cristina. Ond as, canales y mensajes: un perfil de la radio en México ....

Abel dirige un jardín urbano comunitario en Santa Ana, donde los miembros de la comunidad pueden aprender cómo cuidar a la Madre Tierra. Hablamos de la importancia humana de los jardines, y de la tensión de siempre entre el idealismo y la seguridad. Música: Juventino Rosas, Alberto Cortez CRECE COOPERATIVE – Community resilience through urban gardening https://communityresilience.uci.edu/crece-community-resistance/ (https://communityresilience.uci.edu/crece-community-resistance/) (Student blog, en inglés) FB: https://www.facebook.com/crececommunityinresistance.co.op/ (https://www.facebook.com/crececommunityinresistance.co.op/) IG: @crece.coop  ____________________________________________________________________________ MEDICALIZATION OF CHILDBIRTH // LA MEDICALIZACIÓN DEL PARTO MIDWIVES ALLIANCE OF NORTH AMERICA https://mana.org/what-we-do/organizations-coalitions (https://mana.org/what-we-do/organizations-coalitions) (en inglés) links to local and specialized organizations in USA, Canada, and Mexico enlaces a organizaciones locales y especializadas en EE UU, Canadá, y México In English: California Health Care Foundation  Infographic site, very informative:  https://www.chcf.org/publication/infographic-overmedicalization-childbirth/ (https://www.chcf.org/publication/infographic-overmedicalization-childbirth/)  They also did a 2016 survey called “Listening to Mothers in California” with issue briefs on the childbirth experiences of various demographic groups: https://www.chcf.org/collection/listening-to-mothers-in-california/ (https://www.chcf.org/collection/listening-to-mothers-in-california/) Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English. Witches, Midwives & Nurses : A History of Women Healers. The Feminist Press, 2010 en español:  https://hollywoodhealthandsociety.org/sites/default/files/attachments/page/Overmedicalization%20of%20Childbirth_Spanish.pdf (https://hollywoodhealthandsociety.org/sites/default/files/attachments/page/Overmedicalization%20of%20Childbirth_Spanish.pdf) Barbara Ehrenreich y Deirdre English, traducido por ??. Brujas, parteras y enfermeras. Bauma, 2019. Existe una versión en pdf de solamente 41 pp. https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxwZXJtYW11amVyZXN8Z3g6NWVmNTI4YTU5ZTZiMjkzOQ (https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxwZXJtYW11amVyZXN8Z3g6NWVmNTI4YTU5ZTZiMjkzOQ)  ____________________________________________________________________________ JUVENTINO ROSAS (todo en español) Wikipedia https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventino_Rosas (https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventino_Rosas)  Sólo existe una biografía monógrafo de Rosas, y algo irónicamente, está escrita en inglés y por un austriaco; no se la recomendamos. Es un tema que se beneficiaría de un estudio pensativo. There is only one monograph biography of Rosas, which rather ironically is written in English by an Austrian; we don't recommend it. This is an area that could use some thoughtful scholarship. ____________________________________________________________________________ ALBERTO CORTEZ   (todo en español) Noticia de su muerte en El País, con biografía: https://elpais.com/cultura/2019/04/04/actualidad/1554397254_613657.html (https://elpais.com/cultura/2019/04/04/actualidad/1554397254_613657.html)  http://www.albertocortez.com/ (http://www.albertocortez.com/) Un sitio conmemorativo bien bonito Wikipedia en español ofrece una discografía (¡más de 40 álbumes!) https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Cortez (https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Cortez)  ____________________________________________________________________________ LA RADIO EN MEXICO  (todo en español) Leyva, Juan. Política educativa y comunicación social: la radio en México, 1940-1946 . México : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 1992. Romo, Cristina. Ondas,...

We have a new episode release and a very special musical guest, Haley Harkin! Haley is a singer/songwriter of folk medicine music from Austin, Texas.  She joins us to continue our discussion of Women Healers, focusing specifically on writers, poets, and songwriters that use their craft for healing.  In this episode, Haley shares her early struggles with insecurity and anxiety, and how her ability to write songs and perform in front of an audience came after working with plant medicines in ceremony.  Writing lyrics and playing music has been for Haley a journey of transformation.  After five years of receiving the medicine and putting herself in vulnerable situations on stage, her voice finally opened and allowed her to become what she considers a conduit for healing lyrics and rhythms that she now shares with others.   Haley's soothing voice is an invitation to call on nature, the feminine divine, internal creativity, and intuition to activate our own healing powers.  She shares a live performance of two of her songs, Child and Beauty, which you can purchase on her website, https://haleyharkin.bandcamp.com/ We hope that you love her music as much as we do!   You can also find Haley on Instagram @haleyharkin along with her other sites: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4NVY9moD4gj1RJpVfWgz5S https://www.patreon.com/haleyharkin https://www.facebook.com/haleyharkin

Books and ProjectsEverything Below the Waist: Why Healthcare Needs a Feminist Revolution (2019)Pushed: The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care (2008)Our Bodies Ourselves: A New Edition for a New Era (2005), Contributing EditorMs. Magazine (founded 1972), former EditorOther Texts & People Mentioned in the EpisodeHeather Corinna, What Fresh Hell Is This?: Perimenopause, Menopause, Other Indignities, and You (2021)Susun S. Weed, New Menopausal Years, Volume 3: Alternative Approaches for Women 30-90 (2002)Our Bodies Ourselves (series, 1970-present)Federation of Feminist Women's Health Center, A New View of a Woman's Body: A Fully Illustrated Guide (1981)Barbara Ehrenreich & Deirdre English, For Her Own Good: Two Centuries of the Experts Advice to Women (1978)Barbara Ehrenreich & Deirdre English, Witches, Midwives, & Nurses: A History of Women Healers (1973) Shulamith FirestoneAdrienne RichJerilynn PriorLaura Eldridge, In Our Control: The Complete Guide to Contraceptive Choices For Women (2010)*Holly Grigg-Spall, Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control (2013)Cynthia GrahamPlanned ParenthoodAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)Lyn Paltrow, founder of National Advocates for Pregnant Women (NAPW)Rinat Dray case and decisionFirst-Wave FeminismSecond-Wave Feminism*misnamed as Ashley Eldridge in the episode[transcript to come]

In the final episode of our Women Healers series, we are circling back to birth work to talk with our special guest, Pamela Smith, one of the founding members of the Farm community in Summertown,Tennessee.  Pamela tells the story of joining Steven, Ina May Gaskin and the 200+  caravan in 1970 that eventually becomes the Farm community in TN that develops one of the most influential midwifery centers for natural childbirth along with pre & post natal care for mothers, babies, and their families.  The Farm midwives regard child birth as an empowering experience for women, and they provided natural, home births during a time when midwifery was illegal in many states, including Alabama.  Pamela gave birth to her first son on the Farm (shown on the cover) with the help of Ina May Gaskin and the Farm midwives, which began her journey into birth work and her first birth and postpartum doula service in Boulder Colorado. Join us as we discuss the many doors natural childbirth opened for Pamela to become a birth worker, an end of life caregiver, community educator, and grassroots organizer.  Together with her partner, Bob Zellner, Pamela continues to raise the collective consciousness by healing racial and genocidal history. They support youth leaders and grassroots organizations who are building respect for differences of race, gender, religion, and ideology.  Pamela is another example of healers at the forefront of change.  You can contact Pamela at http://smithzellner.consulting/ You can contact the Farm Midwives at http://thefarmmidwives.org/ Intro & Altro music by Emily Ellis Richards Altro music by Emily Stuckey Sellers

Todays podcast episode is with Max Dashu, who is an author and women's historian.  Max shares her amazing depth of information on our herstory.     We talk about: Women healers Patriarchy  The church European saunas The Witch and much more.   Max has loads of information, talks and courses on her website www.suppressedhistories.net. She has been researching and collecting information since the 70's and is an expert in this field, unearthing and piecing together long forgotten and suppressed facts of women's history.   If you enjoyed this please like and share and consider supporting the podcast for the price of a coffee: www.patreon.com/trossachswildapothecary

Ep 19 Part III of Women Healers with Firestar & Brightheart “Midwifing the soul into wellness” is Firestar’s poetic description of her practice of shamanic healing.  Like our previous class of Women Healers, shamanism is a special calling and an undertaking with a long, rich tradition that spans many cultures across the globe.  In Part III, our special guests are Firestar and Brightheart, two healers that use psychedelic mushrooms and other plant medicines for individual and group healing ceremonies.  Being immersed in both clinical psychotherapy and indigenous healing traditions, Firestar and Brightheart discuss the dichotomy of language around their practice.  Finding a language and a culture that feels authentic and less hierarchical than traditional shamanic practices is important because their purpose is to guide those they help towards their own healing powers.   Firestar and Brightheart  explain how they give special attention to set and setting, creating a fluid, relational connection with the medicine. As Brightheart says, “when you start the conversation with the natural world, its not just one conversation…you are just starting the relationship with this plant” that develops a much deeper connection to a sacred and intuitive healing power.    Plant-based psychedelics are breaking new grounds in mental health and will hopefully continue to push us towards a brighter future, one where we are more connected to nature.   Cover artist @Harelyandj or www.harleyandj.com Intro & Altro music by Emily Ellis Richards Altro music by Emily Stuckey Sellers

Our special guest is Eri Guajardo Johnson (she/they), a queer, bi-racial birth worker, community educator, birth consultant for trauma survivors, and founder of Birth Bruja, which is an online educational platform devoted to intersectional, liberational & decolonial approaches to birthwork, healing, and life. Eri's experience working with sexual assault victims and her study of indigenous Mexican and Indian healing modalities informs her approach to birth work. She also has a master's degree in Women, Gender, Spirituality & Social Justice from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and is an online community educator. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussions about the full spectrum of birthing experiences and why an intersectional approach is so critical. In this episode, Eri shares her journey into birthwork as a way to reclaim her ancestral wisdom and join her spiritual, political, and social activism under one umbrella. Working with predominately marginalized communities, doulas like Eri are effective change makers as their areas of focus reach much farther than the birthing room. We discuss normalizing the birthing spectrum, the relational aspects of birthing and trauma, accessibility, pleasure depletion, and isolation, all areas of concern that doulas address with their clients. Doulas and birth workers provide an essential service in advocating and caring for women and their families, and they are at the forefront of reclaiming reproductive autonomy. Visit www.BirthBruja.com to learn more. Follow her on Instagram @birthbruja

In this introduction, I set up our discussion about women healers. What do we mean when we refer to women healers, and how does this language differ from the language of modern medicine? As Elisabeth Brooke says, "Medicine has always been political," and those with the authority to practice medicine exert a great power over those they deny. Women have always been healers, midwives, doulas, herbalists, witches, medicine carriers, conjurers, invokers, shamans, spiritual leaders, and the many iterations of healing practices around the globe. In this four-part series, I will talk with doulas, birth workers, trauma workers, and medicine carriers about their practices and the suppressed histories of women in these roles. @birthbruja @nafeesahthedreamdoula @thembegubirthingproject @pamelasmith3322 These conversations are inspired by the two books that that we read together in January—Women Healers: Portraits of Herbalists, Physicians, and Midwives by Elisabeth Brooke and Conjure Women by Afia Atakora.

The first episode in our series on Women Healers is a lovely discussion with Nafeesah Roberts As-Salafeeya, a Community Labor and Postpartum Doula.  Doulas play a critical role as healers because they provide physical and emotional support before, during, and after birth in ways that modern hospital providers cannot. They are birthing advocates that help women actualize their preferred birthing experiences whether at home or in the hospital.  Nafeesah tells of her journey into becoming a birth worker, and how her home birth experience put her on the path to empower other women with their birthing journeys.  Inspired by her own ancestral traditions, she started the Mbegu Birthing Project, which is a grassroots organization to support birth work in Mobile, Alabama.  We also talk about the legacy of black midwifery in Alabama and Deirdre Cooper Owen's book, Medical Bondage: Race, Gender, and the Origins of American Gynecology, which presents an important history of black women midwives in bondage and their treatment by white, male physicians developing modern gynecology in the American south.  We talk about Alabama's relationship with this history and how new generations of birth workers will be instrumental in advocating for women’s rights and ensuring racial equality in healthcare and birthing.      If you would like to learn more about doula training or Nafeesah's services, you can contact her  at Nafeesahthedoula@gmail.com or access her skincare, tinctures, and teas at NittyGrittySkinCare.com. Nafeesah's businesses and affiliates: Daughters of Daisy Community Labor and Postpartum Doula Services The Mbegu Birthing Project NittyGrittySkinCare One&Strong-United for Quality Reproductive Healthcare Facebook.com/DaughtersofDaisyMarie Facebook.com/TheMbeguBirthingProject TheMbeguBirthingProject@instagram Nafeesahthedreamdoula@instagram

Beautiful consciousnesses, spring is in the air, finally! I'm back with a new episode; I hope you enjoy it!  This podcast episode is about natural fertility, birth control, and hormone balancing methods by learning to "work" with our cycles and tuning into the wisdom of our bodies. It was refreshing to hear this perspective and learn from Lana, as we are not taught about the natural ways to approach these issues we face as women. Lana shares her journey about how her allopathic doctor couldn't help her with polycystic ovary syndrome. When her doctor told her not to worry about her irregular cycle, she took the matter into her own hands, did some research, and found the Justisse method. Through this method, which consists of tracking our cycle, Lana has had positive results in overcoming her condition and conceiving a healthy child. She is now teaching and supporting women doing the same.   The Justisse method empowers women to heal themselves by learning how the body operates. There is so much that we can learn by tracking our moon cycle. Please share with anyone interested in holistic reproductive health. For more information, reach out to Lana at lanajoyparra.ca. Books we referred to:  ✣ Her blood is gold by Lara Owen. ✣ The red tent by Anita Diamant. ✣ Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers by Deirdre English. 

How does an empowered female healer “fit” in religion? Does it feel safe for her to openly express her spiritual gifts? Recently my church of origin -Mormonism- updated its Handbook to discourage healing outside prayer and priesthood blessings. What exactly is energy…and healing? Churches managing health practices Boundaries of obedience & sovereignty This interview with Wendi Jensen is also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dp9xPoMl_CA Find Wendi’s book The Healing Questions Guide on Amazon

Although modern medicine dominates most cultures, there’s a revival of traditional, plant-based healing in many countries. This revival is being led mostly by women. Author Holly Bellebuono shares what she discovered while traveling the world. (www.vineyardherbs.com)

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Excerpts from "Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers," by Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English (1973). "Women have always been healers. They were the unlicensed doctors and anatomists of western history. They were abortionists, nurses and counsellors. They were pharmacists, cultivating healing herbs and exchanging the secrets of their uses. They were midwives, travelling from home to home and village to village. For centuries women were doctors without degrees, barred from books and lectures, learning from each other, and passing on experience from neighbor to neighbor and mother to daughter. They were called 'wise women' by the people, witches or charlatans by the authorities. Medicine is part of our heritage as women, our history, our birthright." Full text: https://www.marxists.org/subject/women/authors/ehrenreich-barbara/witches.htm

Why were women especially targeted by the Witch Hunt? The continuation of Chapter 4.   Mentioned: The Witch Cult in Western Europe by Margaret Murray The Triumph of the Moon by Ronald Hutton Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers by Ehrenreich and English Stephany Hoffelt's Domestic Medicine blog Diane Purkiss ----------------------------------- Music on this episode by Big Blood and I Love You. Email us at thebookonfirepodcast@gmail.com The Book on Fire Facebook group [[ Dave & Janet's Radical Vitalism :: Blog :: Instagram :: Website ]]

Welcome back! We've gotten several questions from listeners and friends alike that prompted us to take a step back. Today, we're going "back to the basics". We address what it means to be Pagan and how it relates to Witchcraft and Wicca as well as Hoodoo and Vodun (and all the other practices that aren't Christian, Jewish or Muslim.) We also give an overview of the Wheel of the Year for those of you who currently practice, or are considering starting a more traditional Neo-Pagan practice. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Tea Talk 02:46 - Spiritual Awakening? - O'Dell got a good spanking from a spirit guide and he tells us all about it. 03:16 - Why the basics? Andrea talks a bit about why we decided to do this episode. 05:29 - What is Paganism? We talk about what Paganism is (no, it's not devil worship), and how we are all Pagans - and it's awesome! 07:42 - Andrea talks about Animism (and O'Dell illustrates what it's not (unfortunately). 09:22 - What is witchcraft? You mean not all witches practice Wicca? And not all people who do magic call themselves a witch or practice witchcraft? Say what? 21:16 - So, what about Hoodoo and Vodun? Where do they fall? 29:02 - So what is the difference between modern and traditional witchcraft? We'll tell you! 34:56 - What next? We'll give you some tips on how to practice. We also realize that we can't possibly know everything about all the other Pagan practices out there, but we'd sure love to hear about them. Reach out to us. Teach us. 37:51 - We talk about the major Sabats (Pagan holidays) also known as the Wheel of the Year. 49:17 - Tarot time! Which card did we draw today? 53:11 - Closing out the show. Until next time! Links to books mentioned in this episode: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24453.Witches_Midwives_and_Nurses (Witches, Midwives and Nurses: A History of Women Healers ) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51844841-the-crooked-path?from_search=trueandfrom_srp=trueandqid=dLxuuoHyfFandrank=8 (The Crooked Path: An Introduction to Traditional Witchcraft) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35847046-the-modern-witchcraft-guide-to-the-wheel-of-the-year?from_search=trueandfrom_srp=trueandqid=FJzVXtuluSandrank=2 (Modern Witchcraft Guide to the Wheel of the Year) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/916502.Gay_Witchcraft?from_search=trueandfrom_srp=trueandqid=oXgCL2mOoLandrank=1 (Gay Witchcraft) Tarot deck used today: https://www.tarot.com/tarot/decks/rider (The Rider Waite Tarot) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magicfromtheroot/ (@magicfromtheroot) Contact us: http://magicfromtheroot.com/index.php/contact-us/ (Click Here) to send us a message. Visit our website: http://magicfromtheroot.com/ (magicfromtheroot.com) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magicfromtheroot/support

About Our Guest:Heather Taylor is a midwife in Brantford, Ontario at the Brantford Community Midwives - https://www.communitymidwivesofbrantford.ca/. Heather joined the Community Midwives of Brantford in 2005 after completing her midwifery training through Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario. Originally from Northern B.C. and more recently from Western Quebec, Heather now calls Paris, Ontario home.The Time Stamps:History of the Job - 00:03:24Interview Begins - 00:05:35The Social Stuff:Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram. Follow host Avery Moore Kloss on Twitter and Instagram. The Business Details:Grown Up is produced by Folktale Studio. We help bring audio stories to life through podcasting and personal history projects. Visit www.folktalestudio.ca for more information.More on Grown Up at our website -- www.grownuppod.comSounds You Heard:Theme Music by CoopAdditional sounds in the episode:A thank you to Laura for letting us record sound of her newborn Isobel during one of her first home visits with Heather. Facts You Heard:Information on the History of Midwiveshttps://people.howstuffworks.com/midwife2.htmBiblical passages that reference Midwiveshttp://www.ccbirthcenter.com/midwifery-bible-i/?doing_wp_cron=1575433473.8874320983886718750000#:~:targetText=Mention%20in%20the%20Bible&targetText=The%20Hebrew%20term%20translated%20%E2%80%9Cthe,and%20in%20Exodus%201%3A16.History of Women Healers (including witchcraft claims in the Middle Ages)https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/pdf/10.2105/AJPH.82.2.288History of Midwives in Ontariohttps://www.jogc.com/article/S0849-5831(98)80058-X/pdfBirth Statistics from the Canadian Association of Midwiveshttps://canadianmidwives.org/midwifery-across-canada/#1467634074483-f50b550d-db87Statistics on Midwifery-led births in the UShttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6642827/Etymology of the Word Midwifehttps://www.etymonline.com/word/midwife

Ginny Fite is an award-winning journalist who has covered crime, politics, government, healthcare, art and all things human. She has been a spokesperson for a governor and a member of Congress, a few colleges and universities, and a robotics R&D company. She has degrees from Rutgers University and Johns Hopkins University and studied at the School for Women Healers and the Maryland Poetry Therapy Institute. Her three murder mysteries, Cromwell’s Folly, No Good Deed Left Undone, and Lying, Cheating, and Occasionally Murder, are set in the rolling hills of Jefferson County, West Virginia. No End of Bad, a thriller, was released in June 2018. She resides in Harpers Ferry, WV. Connect with the Author: website ~ facebook ~ twitter Join us on the Blue Girl On A Night Dream Sea Book Tour, Launching Dec 2, to Dec 20, 2019! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 21 of School Britannia Podcast, a fortnightly show serving you British History gems from the perspective of two Aussie upstarts. Why did people suddenly lose their mind about witches? And do Druids really prance around in forests wearing robes? All this and more in this extra spooky episode! Editing by Claire www.clairegawne.com Artwork by Lucy Maddox www.lucymaddox.com Sources: History Extra - Witch Trials and Feuding Queens (podcast) Lancaster Castle: http://www.lancastercastle.com/history-heritage/further-articles/the-pendle-witches/ Historic UK: https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Witches-in-Britain/ James I/IV and Witches: https://www.historyextra.com/period/stuart/king-james-vi-i-hunted-witches-hunter-devilry-daemonologie/ Wonderful Discovery of Witches - Thomas Potts http://www.gutenberg.org/files/18253/18253-h/18253-h.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchcraft_Acts#Witchcraft_Act_1562 Witches, University of Edinburgh - https://witches.is.ed.ac.uk/extravisual/ Watch Paranorman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ParaNorman Witches, Midwives and Nurses by Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English: https://www.feministes-radicales.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Barbara-Ehrenreich-and-Deirdre-English-Witches-Midwives-and-Nurses-A-History-of-Women-Healers.-Introduction..pdf Caliban and the Witch by Silvia Federici: https://libcom.org/files/Caliban%20and%20the%20Witch.pdf Malleus Maleficarum: http://www.malleusmaleficarum.org/downloads/MalleusAcrobat.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druid https://www.grunge.com/79449/false-facts-everyone-believes-druids/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/holydays/halloween_1.shtml

Syd Casey is a street medic, a doula, and a nursing assistant at an NYC reproductive health clinic that provides abortions and other services, such as STD testings, medical screenings and vasectomies. Syd is also a witch retaining the old knowledge of self managed abortions. We talk about how the witch hunts of Medieval Europe and Colonial US led to the exclusion of women from most formalized medical training until the late 1860s, with exception to performing reproductive health procedures deemed too icky for doctors. We also talk about cishet men taking on responsibility by getting vasectomies and volunteering as clinic escorts, and how we all can defend abortion services, how to keep and gain access to free abortion on demand today whether that be by forcing the state's hand or becoming ungovernable and stateless. Resources mentioned: Women on Web: womenonweb.org abortionpill.org plancpills.org National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.com Reclaiming Our Ancient Wisdom: Herbal Abortion Procedures and Practice for Midwives and Herbalists – by Catherine Marie Jeunet Witches, Midwives & Nurses: A History of Women Healers – by Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English (audio format by Resonance Audio) https://resonanceaudiodistro.org/2017/12/18/witches-midwives-nurses-audiozine/ Spooky News You Can Use segment: Jesus Malverde got two federal drug acquittals in Kentucky. https://amp.courier-journal.com/amp/3692114002 patreon.com/bbmpod Twitter: @harvest_goth Email: BlackBannerMagic@riseup.net Join the #weirdleft community on Discord https://discord.gg/Pz6akeN 2/3rds of every dollar raised through this Patreon will go to the Omaha Freedom Fund! community bail fund. As a member of the Revolutionary Left Radio federation of podcasts, Black Banner Magic records in the RevLeft bunker, and the last 1/3rd goes into studio and engineering costs. More info about OFF! can be found on omahafreedomfund.wordpress.com or on twitter @omahabail  

 Nel 1692 a Salem, nel Massachusetts, più di duecento persone vennero  accusate di stregoneria. Era un numero impressionante per un paese così  piccolo del placido New England.  Nonostante siano i più celebri, i processi alle streghe di Salem però  sono solo tra gli ultimi esempi di quel fenomeno che viene comunemente  chiamato “caccia alle streghe”. --   BELLEZZA ORSINI. La costruzione di una strega (1528) di Michele Di Sivo  Summis Desiderantes Affectibus   Malleus Maleficarum  The Oxford Handbook of Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe and Colonial America by Brian P. Levack Matilda Joslyn Gage   Witches, Midwives, and NursesA History of Women Healers by Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unpuntofermo/message

Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate we're talking...Witches! How has the figure of the witch been perpetuated and represented throughout history? Who were the people most persecuted at the height of the western witchcraft trials of the 16th and 17th Centuries? Can a line be drawn from the centralisation of wealth and power, away from supposed witches and ‘female’ knowledge to the neoliberal patriarchal nightmare we live in today? Well…yeah. Obvs. Show Notes Silvia Federici, 'Caliban and the Witch' (2004) Barbara Ehrenreich and Deidre English, 'Witches, Midwives and Nurses, A history of Women Healers’ (2015) Unobscured Podcast, Aaron Mehnke (2018) https://historyunobscured.com Benjamin Marschke, “Witches: Sex and Science in the 16th Century.” (2016) Humboldt State University ‘Favourite Lecture Series’ https://bit.ly/2EGVbWI Edited by Alex Griffiths https://soundcloud.com/alex_g87

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: AROMATICS INTERNATIONALWe provide 100% pure essential oils and natural aromatherapy products, sourced in-house, from small-scale producers located in over 60 different countries. Find out more: https://www.aromatics.com/Topics covered in this episodeWhat is a Neuro-degenerative Disease?How a healthy nervous system is supposed to functionHow St. Johns Wort, Licorice Root and Turmeric can support nervous system healthSpecific advice and information about Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’sThe relationship between blood sugar, Diabetes and Alzheimer’s / DimentiaHow Turmeric and Cinnamon can support our mental healthTwo great herbal recipes (Herbal Chai Tea and Herbal Energy Balls) for supporting our brainsPreventative tips to help maintain a healthy nervous system and brainABOUT Holly BellebuonoHolly Bellebuono is an American herbalist, author and speaker on natural health, women’s empowerment, herbal medicine, and visionary thinking. She directs The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine on Martha’s Vineyard, providing training and certification courses, and her books include the award-winning documentary Women Healers of the World, The Authentic Herbal Healer, The Essential Herbal for Natural Health, An Herbalist’s Guide to Formulary, and Goal-Setting. As an entrepreneur, Holly is a 2-time Business Owner of the Year Award winner, and her work is featured in Parabola, Sage Woman, Juno, and Taproot magazines. She speaks and leads workshops and retreats internationally.WHERE TO FIND Holly BellebuonoWebsite: https://www.hollybellebuono.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holly.bellebuonoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollybellebuono/Buy Holly’s Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ETbZeBThis Podcast is brought to you by AromaCulture Magazine - AromaCulture Magazine is filled with educational articles, case studies and recipes written by practicing herbalists and qualified aromatherapists. Our February issue centers around the topic of mental health. You can find it at https://www.aromaculture.com/shop/february2019.Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Dr. Nancy Ross and Sara Hanks, co-authors of "Where We Must Stand" discuss their experiences blogging at Feminist Mormon Housewives, and putting together a book on the first 10 years of the blog.  They discusses some of the feminist successes & setbacks between 2012-2014.  What were some of the successes in pushing for change within the LDS Church? https://youtu.be/c_uF51IVmZg Nancy:But at that time the community was all about activism, or so much of the community conversation turned to activism. Really. In the middle of 2012, and this is covered in the book, there's a little activist action to try and better understand different temples' policies with regard to women and young women doing baptisms for the dead while menstruating. And so, there are a bunch of phone calls made and they try to get information about what different temples policies are with the idea that, you might show up at a temple and they might have a different policy and that might make people feel excluded or embarrassed. Sara: Embarrassed. Yeah. Nancy: And so that happens in the middle of 2012. By the end of 2012, we've got the first "Wear pants to church day," and then that's followed by, "Let Women Pray," and the advent of "Let Women Pray was it's own activist event to try and ask church leaders to let a woman pray in general conference which happened with Jean Stephens, which is super exciting. Sara: Yeah. Nancy:And then we've got the arrival of Ordain Women in the Spring of 2013. And so leading up to Kate Kelly's excommunication, like from the middle of 2012 to the middle of 2014, there was just so much momentum in the community for like, Hey, we can change things. With the temple baptisms issue after all of this information gathering, someone was able to kind of make a connection further up the chain in the church and then the church issued a clarification to say no, we need all the temples to allow women young women to participate in baptisms regardless of whether or not they're menstruating. And that was, that felt huge. Concerning Kate Kelly's excommunicationin 2014, Sara: One part of the feeling was just so much shock, because not only had we felt really hopeful for the possibilities of change, but we also kind of were under the impression as a community at large that with the advent of the Internet and so much attention being paid to the church and so much possibility for exposing problems or injustices that the church wouldn't take the sort of actions that they had taken when it came to Sonia Johnson in the 70's or the September Six in the early 90's or the, the professors at BYU who were censured. We thought, "They wouldn't because it would be too much of a risk. There would be too much backlash." Nancy: And it was also right in the middle of that Mormon moment. And the church had done the "I'm a Mormon" campaign. They had spent so much time, effort, energy and resources trying to make the church look good in the eyes of the public. Check out our conversation… Co-authors Sara Hanks, and Dr. Nancy Ross discuss their book "Where We Must Stand: Ten Years of Feminist Mormon Housewives." You might want to check out our other conversations on Women's studies. 189: Women Have Had Priesthood since 1843! (Quinn) 165:  Elder Oaks Groundbreaking Talk on Women & Priesthood(Stapley) 164:  The Mormon Priestess & Ordain Women (Stapley) 163:  Women Healers in LDS Temples (Stapley) 134: Role of Women in 4 American Religions (Bringhurst) 066: Women Will Not Hold Priesthood! (Vun Cannon) 049: Mormon Polyandry:  More Than One Husband? (Hales)

[paypal-donation] Welcome to Gospel Tangents, the best source for Mormon history, science, and theology.  I'm your host Rick Bennett.  Dr. Jonathan Stapley devotes an entire chapter in his book, The Power of Godliness, to baby blessings.  Given that baby blessings are not considered salvific, why spend so much time on that?  Jonathan says it was his favorite chapter of the book! https://youtu.be/CUOGrTkDnx0 Jonathan:  There's this exchange of letters between Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and Peter Whitmer in Zion.  Whitmer is the ward clerk. He has a Book of Remembrance.  Book of Remembrance is the book that Adam creates. And so, he has this sacred document in which he is to inscribe the inheritance of Zion. And if you come to Zion, you receive an inheritance, that is your inheritance for time and eternity, while the earth shall stand and in eternity when it's renewed.  When babies are blessed, their name is written in the Book of Remembrance and they receive this inheritance.  They're essentially brought into this salvific community where salvation is no longer an individual affair.  But it's not really an individual affair in Mormonism ever.  But this explicitly communal salvation, in Zion that's just really remarkable and that Zion essentially fails.  The Zion project, burns, and the saints moved to Illinois. And we have the Nauvoo Temple liturgy and the cosmological priesthood that reorders the world and universe of Latter-day Saints.  We see the baby blessing becoming an annunciation of children's sealed position in the cosmological priesthood. Had you considered that?  Check out our other conversations with Jonathan. Dr. Jonathan Stapley says baby blessings are an "annunciation of children's sealed position in the cosmological priesthood." Check out our conversation….. [paypal-donation] 166:  Mormon History of Folk & Alternative Medicine (Stapley) 165:  Elder Oaks Groundbreaking Talk on Women & Priesthood(Stapley) 164:  The Mormon Priestess & Ordain Women (Stapley) 163:  Women Healers in LDS Temples (Stapley) 162:  Introduction to Cosmological Priesthood

In the 19th and early 20th century, there are many examples Mormon women healers.  These women used to lay hands on the sick.  By what power did they do this? https://youtu.be/HxqcxwzP2gE GT: I remember as a priest growing up and having the lesson over and over:  priesthood is the power to act in the name of God. Jonathan:  Okay. GT: Okay. Jonathan: That is a common definition. GT:  A common definition. So, what I heard you say was that women in the 1800s especially, but even into the 20th century, healed both men and women, probably more women than men, but it happened with both genders. They healed by the power of God. But it's a mistake to call that priesthood.  Is that correct? Jonathan:  Yeah. So, using today's definitions to describe historical practice doesn't work. GT: Okay. Jonathan:  It just doesn't work. GT: So,  it's hard to talk about then. Jonathan: So it's consequently challenging. Right? So, well then how do we talk about it? Honestly, this was a fun and challenging conversation.  Stapley says that the term "priesthood" used today, while a definition is "the power of God", priesthood also implies ecclesiastical authority.  Women can freely utilize "the power of God," but since they don't have ecclesiastical authority, it is a mistake to call the healing blessings they did "priesthood."  For me, the terms "power of God" and "priesthood" were so synonymous, that I didn't understand the distinction Stapley was making.  Check out how Jonathan clears up my misunderstanding. He also gives us more information on baptisms for health, and temple healers.  I was not familiar with temple healers.  It turns out that women often fulfilled this (now defunct) practice of a temple healer. Jonathan:  There are examples of people being baptized in the Kirtland era and being healed upon their baptism, but an actual healing ritual, a designated ritual, baptism for health occurs in Nauvoo. It's designed to be, I think it envisioned as part of the temple. So, the temple is a place for healing, specifically Joseph Smith envisions it as a place where the sick would come and not only receive an endowment of power and create heaven, but also be physically healed. Baptism for health was an integral piece of that healing liturgy, but it is immediately and ubiquitously performed outside of the temple. So in the rivers and wherever the Latter-day Saints go from that point forward, baptisms for health are common. As soon as the temples are built, there are regular days for baptisms for health. So, if you're feeling unwell, you could make a pilgrimage to the temple. One of the temple healers could baptize you for your health. GT: In the temple? Jonathan: In the temple, and they kept records. In fact, the single most common temple ritual for many years in the 1880s was baptism for health. So there was more baptisms for health for the living. I should qualify that. The most common ritual for the living in the temples was baptism for health. Early Mormon women anointed with oil and laid hands on the sick to heal. You should also check out our previous conversation where we talk about "cosmological priesthood."  Check out our conversation….. [paypal-donation]

My guest is Jean Dangler, PhD. She is professor and Chair of the Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese at Tulane University. We discuss her book on the "professionalism" of medicine to exclude and marginalize women from the healing arts. "Mediating Fictions: Literature, Women Healers, and the Go-Between in Medieval and Early Modern Iberia." Find her at: liberalarts.tulane.edu/departments/spanish-portuguese/people/faculty/jean-dangler

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Topics covered in this episode The inspiration behind her book, An Herbalist's Guide to Formulary The historic and time-tested methods of herbal formulation still in use Why the "magic bullet" approach is neither effective or realistic Holly's 4-tier guide to herbal formulation Specific herbs for each tier Sleep and it’s relation to emotional health Aromatherapy and the 4-tier system Basic safety and dosage guidelines for herbal formulas About HOLLY Holly Bellebuono is an American herbalist, author and speaker on natural health, women’s empowerment, herbal medicine, and visionary thinking. She directs The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine on Martha’s Vineyard, providing training and certification courses, and her books include the award-winning documentary Women Healers of the World, The Authentic Herbal Healer, The Essential Herbal for Natural Health, An Herbalist’s Guide to Formulary, and Goal-Setting. As an entrepreneur, Holly is a 2-time Business Owner of the Year Award winner, and her work is featured in Parabola, Sage Woman, Juno, and Taproot magazines. She speaks and leads workshops and retreats internationally. Where to find HOLLY Website: https://www.hollybellebuono.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holly.bellebuono Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollybellebuono/ Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Witches, Midwives & Nurses: A History of Women Healers – By Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English – MP3 – Read – PDF – alt PDF – Archive – Torrent – YouTube Women have always been healers, and medicine has always been an arena of struggle between female practitioners and male professionals. This audio zine explores … Continue reading Witches, Midwives & Nurses – AudioZine

Aurora Gabriel has been channeling and offering intuitive readings for over 25 years. Based in Woodstock, MD, Aurora channels for people all over the world, via private phone sessions or in person group channeling. The joy and effervesence that is Aurora is absolutely contagious and utterly comforting - it is no wonder why she was called to bring forth messages of Divine Love from Archangels, Ascended Masters, The Great Mothers, Mary Magdalene and the Women Healers, The Star Nations, The Christ Light, and more!  We just have to share this genuine, gifted, wonderful soul with you today, as she has helped us greatly over the years and may be able to bring you just the message that you need to hear today!

Aurora Gabriel has been channeling and offering intuitive readings for over 25 years. Based in Woodstock, MD, Aurora channels for people all over the world, via private phone sessions or in person group channeling. The joy and effervesence that is Aurora is absolutely contagious and utterly comforting - it is no wonder why she was called to bring forth messages of Divine Love from Archangels, Ascended Masters, The Great Mothers, Mary Magdalene and the Women Healers, The Star Nations, The Christ Light, and more!  We just have to share this genuine, gifted, wonderful soul with you today, as she has helped us greatly over the years and may be able to bring you just the message that you need to hear today!

What role have women played in our vast history of health, science, and healing? And how does your journey today relate to other women’s journeys past or present? Renowned herbalist and author, Holly Bellebuono talks about her book Women Healers of the World, and shares wisdom and insights from interviewing and researching some of the most incredible and innovative women of our time.  Take our free essential oil mini-course at www.freeoilcourse.com Virtual high-five for sharing and subscribing! Thank you!      

What role have women played in our vast history of health, science, and healing? And how does your journey today relate to other women’s journeys past or present? Renowned herbalist and author, Holly Bellebuono talks about her book Women Healers of the World, and shares wisdom and insights from interviewing and researching some of the most incredible and innovative women of our time.  Take our free essential oil mini-course at www.freeoilcourse.com Virtual high-five for sharing and subscribing! Thank you!      

Healing traditions with the use of herbal remedies have been around since the dawn of time. Whether you are a budding herbalist or have been practicing for decades, Holly Bellebouno, will inspire you to keep reaching to plant medicine for healing and wholeness.

Tune in when in the first half hour, Patricia interviews White Swan, Reiki Master, Magnified Healer and Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner. She will discuss different spiritual healing modalities and how she helps her clients bring happiness, joy and hope into their lives. In the second half hour, Patricia interviews Holly Bellebuono, Director of the award-winning apothecary Vineyard Herbs Teas & Apothecary on Martha's Vineyard and The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine and author of a new book, Women Healers of the World: The Traditions, History & Geography of Herbal Medicine

Tune in when in the first half hour, Patricia interviews White Swan, Reiki Master, Magnified Healer and Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner. She will discuss different spiritual healing modalities and how she helps her clients bring happiness, joy and hope into their lives. In the second half hour, Patricia interviews Holly Bellebuono, Director of the award-winning apothecary Vineyard Herbs Teas & Apothecary on Martha's Vineyard and The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine and author of a new book, Women Healers of the World: The Traditions, History & Geography of Herbal Medicine

Tune in when in the first half hour, Patricia interviews White Swan, Reiki Master, Magnified Healer and Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner. She will discuss different spiritual healing modalities and how she helps her clients bring happiness, joy and hope into their lives. In the second half hour, Patricia interviews Holly Bellebuono, Director of the award-winning apothecary Vineyard Herbs Teas & Apothecary on Martha's Vineyard and The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine and author of a new book, Women Healers of the World: The Traditions, History & Geography of Herbal Medicine

Tune in when in the first half hour, Patricia interviews White Swan, Reiki Master, Magnified Healer and Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner. She will discuss different spiritual healing modalities and how she helps her clients bring happiness, joy and hope into their lives. In the second half hour, Patricia interviews Holly Bellebuono, Director of the award-winning apothecary Vineyard Herbs Teas & Apothecary on Martha's Vineyard and The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine and author of a new book, Women Healers of the World: The Traditions, History & Geography of Herbal Medicine

Women Healers of the World shares with readers an extraordinary variety of healing plants from around the world that have inspired today’s “alternative” medicine, as well as the stories, challenges, and triumphs of remarkable women healers from past and present—all … Continue reading →

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with herbalist Holly Bellebuono author of Women Healers of the World: The Traditions, History & Geography of Herbal Medicine.  Holly has spent the past 2 decades as a traditional and certified herbalist, professional speaker, forager, award-winning formulator and apothecary, and writer. The Essential Herbal for Natural Health: How to Transform Easy-to-Find Herbs into Healing Remedies for the Whole Family and The Authentic Herbal Healer: The Complete Guide to Herbal Formulary & Plant-Inspired Medicine for Every Body System. Holly operates Vineyard Herbs Teas & Apothecary LLC. this episode Q&A includes: • menopausal symptoms and avoiding BRCA with gingko, red clover infusion and lentils.. • importance of weighing out herb for infusions and almost immediate results.. • bloating because of change in gut flora and a tea of almost any aromatic herbs.. • medical abortion pill, drinking nourishing herbal infusions helps the body to repair.. • the ability of liver loving herbs to clear the body of drugs too quickly... • lung diseases, coming off addictive drugs, marshmallow infusion preparation, comfrey leaf infusion and mullein leaf infusion and pranayama.. • on a lot of medication and wanting to drink infusions.. • fat cells produce hunger hormones and specific exercise suggestions.. • wise woman tradition- pass it on.. • skin cancer- cooking your food for optimal nourishment and Stylophorum diphyllum (Celandine poppy) to kill skin cancer cells.. • essential oils are drugs- they are extracted from plant, concentrated and purified  

Dr. Pamela C. Berger of Boston College will discuss her films "Sorceress" and "Killian's Chronicles" which bring to the fore the clash of cultures in times past:  Christianity vs. Women Healers and Vikings, Irish vs the Indigenous Tribes of North America before the Columbus "discovery".  In the course of the conversation we'll be discussing women healers and healing plants and rituals, the changeling concept and the Charitas (charity) image.  We'll also delve into what went on at healing sanctuaries and the metamorphosis of the Grain Goddess into Saint.