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!