Decolonize Your Health with Guest Lynsi Stevens (she/her) from Crystal Case Apothocary

Are all the doctor’s telling you that the labs don’t show anything so the pain is in your head? Guest and Head Witch of Crystal Case Apothecary, Lynsi Stevens (she/her) joins Renae to discuss Lynsi’s five year journey of decolonizing her health, chronic health stigmas, and her drive to help others balance their medical needs with their spiritual and creative life. 

 

Guest Bio: Lynsi Stevens is the Head Witch of Crystal Case Apothecary, a wellness company that promotes a culture of magic, acceptance, and inclusivity for medication takers. I’m dedicated to advocating for those struggling with chronic, mental, and invisible illnesses, and expanding the lens of wellness to incorporate spirituality. As a survivor of racism-based trauma, I understand the importance of creating safe spaces for marginalized individuals to explore their interests and discover spiritual wellbeing. Through my work at Crystal Case Apothecary, I’m committed to providing creatives with the tools they need to seamlessly integrate their prescription into their daily lives, and advocate for themselves in the medical system, while also infusing joy and gentle guidance into the process.

 

To find more from Lynsi and Crystal Case Apothecary you can find her online at

 

https://mycrystalcase.com/

 

https://www.instagram.com/crystalcaseapothecary/?hl=en

 

Content warning: discussion of police violence, physical pain, and medical neglect

 

Book recommendations for this episode:

For Indigenous Eyes Only: A Decolonization Handbook (School of American Research Native America) by Michael Yellow Bird and Waziyatawin Angela Wilson

 

Grieving While Black: An Antiracist Take on Oppression and Sorrow by Breeshia Wade

 

Decolonizing Trauma Work: Indigenous Stories and Strategies by Renee Linklater