23. WORKING WITH BOTANICALS + PHARMACEUTICALS with JENNIFER CANN | Weaving Modern + Ancient Medicines Together for Effective Healthcare

Planet Spoonie

Do you find yourself confused about the safety and effectiveness of herbal medicine when so many providers warn you against them? Are you curious about the differences between herbs and pharmaceuticals?
Join Kelsey Conger and Jennifer Cann on PLANET SPOONIE, the podcast for lymies and spoonies healing themselves and the world.
On this week's episode I am honored to welcome Jennifer, a brilliant Veterinary Pathologist and Clinical Herbalist! She takes us on an inspiring journey from her childhood in Appalachia, where she cultivated a deep curiosity for plant medicine, to veterinary school and a distinguished career in biopharmaceutical research.
Jennifer brings a unique and much-needed perspective to the worlds of modern herbal and pharmaceutical medicine, highlighting some of the differences between them and why BOTH are essential to healthcare. She is passionate about how pathology works broadly across species, and is particularly interested in exploring how botanicals can serve to increase the efficacy of pharmaceuticals for improved clinical outcomes.
From debunking myths about plant safety, to explaining the differences between whole plant medicines and isolated over-the-counter supplements, to highlighting the evolutionary relationship between humans and plants, this conversation will reshape your understanding of personal and planetary health.
As always, remember, our bodies are a direct reflection of the ecosystems we inhabit, and just like this earth, our bodies know how to heal.
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Jennifer Cann (she/her) is a board-certified Veterinary Pathologist with a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Pathobiology and 18+ years of experience in academic and biopharmaceutical settings. She specializes in drug development, focusing on various therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurodegenerative, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. She has expertise in tissue-based analysis and biomarker identification using advanced imaging software. She is also a Clinical Herbalist passionate about using medicinal plants alongside modern medicine to improve patient outcomes for complex conditions.
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This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes.
As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.
If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…
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Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California.