Alexis J. Cunningfolk of Worts + Cunning on Radical Intersectional Herbalism & Stepping Into Personal Power [episode 122]

Alexis J. Cunningfolk is an intersectional herbalist based out of Sacramento, California. She is the witch behind Worts + Cunning Apothecary, a collection of magical herb wisdom infused with a healthy serving of radical activism. Her apothecary offerings intend to educate and encourage folx of all colors and backgrounds to reclaim space through the lens of radical self-care.In this conversation, we discuss:

  • How to step into personal power as non-binary, queer, mixed-race, practising witch
  • Rechannelling anger after being misgendered
  • The cultural myth that “race doesn’t exist”
  • How to build an inclusive space
  • The healing power of words
  • How to reclaim a sense of self by changing names and/or personal pronouns
  • Teaching folx how to “come home,” finding internal balance and becoming unapologetic about personal expression
  • The importance of radical kindness and self-care in order to hold space for community
  • Facing energetic trauma
  • How the concept of time has changed after the Industrial Revolution
  • How to respect the mystery of plants and build relationships with plant allies
  • Methods to take herbs as an act of self-love
  • Alexis’ personal plant ally, Tulsi
  • How to ask for help
  • Dismantling perfectionism
  • Valuing the vulnerability and humanity in our leaders, teachers and ourselves
  • Indicators that individuals are denying their personal power
  • Anger or resentment toward others who are in their power
  • Performative activism and the urge to prove oneself
  • The mainstream tendency to use social media as a competitive ego boost
  • How to reclaim self-love through the cultivation of empathy, engagement and self-worth
  • Returning to the breath in order to address self-worth and overwhelm

Links

  • Learn more about Alexis and her upcoming workshops at www.wortsandcunning.com
  • Follow Alexis on Instagram @wortsandcunning
  • Browse through an archive of Worts + Cunning musings on Alexis’ blog, feel free to sign up for her Magick Mail newsletter while you’re there!
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Bonus! Intersectional Herbalist Alexis J. Cunningfolk on how to be a radical parent while still prioritizing self-care. Check out this week’s secret episode for more unique insights from Alexis! 

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