History of Healers: Recent Episodes
Makayla Baker Paxton
History of Healers is a bi-weekly podcast about people and medicines that dared to heal. We cover the continuing history of medicine, diseases, medical events, herbals, and healers. We examine diverse practices and peoples from all walks of life. We are a family friendly podcast, ready to share our knowledge with peoples big and small.
Maria Dalle Donne may not be a familiar name to some, but her legacy paved the way for many women in the field of medicine. Prodigy, academic, scientist, philosopher, and polyglot are just a few words to describe this amazing woman of medical history.
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Powwowing is a deep seeded folk medicine tradition in the Pennsylvania Dutch and German American communities. Joining us in this episode is special guest Lukas Hägele, an interpreter at Jamestown-Yorktown and avid researcher of the Pennsylvania Dutch and German traditions.
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October 21 is Witch Hazel Day, and this episode digs into the history, infamous beauty routines, and more concerning this mystical shrub.
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Literature, love, and laudanum pepper this episode as we discuss how this opium tincture held the position of king of drugs from the 17th to the 20th century.
James E. Hanger was a Confederate veteran who took a tragedy in his life and transformed it into an opportunity to help himself and others.
Sioux San Hospital was a segregated Native tuberculosis sanitarium during the 1930s through the 1950s. On this episode, we will delve into not only the history of the hospital as a sanitarium but also its darker history as a residential school.
TW: Mention of child abuse, sensitive subjects
Yarrow is a medicinal plant packed with historical wonder and mystical stories. This episode we delve into the historical usage as well as some fun magical tales about the herb.
The 18th and 19th centuries had a fair share of quack patent medicines, but Dr. James’ Fever Powder surrounds infamous characters like George Washington, George III, and Oliver Goldsmith. Learn more about this powder and its lasting effects for nearly 200 years.
Mary Francis Hill Coley, a lay midwife, broke racial barriers to care for mothers and their babies alike. Mary’s healing touch impacted the midwifery community, and her story served as an educational opportunity for American audiences to witness her impeccable work as a midwife, health professional, and more.