S1 Ep14: Using Naturopathic Medicine to treat firefighters in the field w/ IHAN leaders Jenny Harrow-Keeler and Dr. LaDeana Jeane

19/06/2025 56 min

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In this conversation, Christie Wylde hosts Dr. LaDeana Jeaneand Jenny Harrow-Keeler from the Integrative Healers Action Network (IHAN) to discuss their experiences in providing integrative health care during disasters, particularly focusing on the recent LA fires. They share the origins of IHAN, the importance of community support, and the role of naturopathicmedicine in disaster response. The discussion highlights the challenges faced by first responders, the unique toxic exposures in urban fires, and the ongoing efforts to implement preventative care and detox protocols for affectedindividuals. The conversation delves into the challenges and solutions surrounding toxic exposure for firefighters, the importance of data collection and community engagement, advocacy for access to glutathione, mental healthconsiderations, and strategies for replicating successful health initiatives in other communities. The speakers emphasize the need for collaboration, self-care among providers, and the growing demand for integrative health solutions in theface of increasing climate disasters.Meet Jenny Harrow-Keeler, MAJenny Harrow-Keeler is the co-founder and ExecutiveDirector of Integrative Healers Action Network (IHAN), a nonprofit that delivers free, trauma-informed integrative health care to first responders and communities affected by climate disasters. A certified Integrative Health Coach, Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, and HeartMath Resilience AdvantageTrainer, Jenny specializes in mindfulness-based techniques, stress reduction, and trauma recovery. Since founding IHAN during the 2017Tubbs Fire, she has led the development of disaster response and long-term recovery clinics across California, partnering with licensed practitioners—acupuncturists, massage therapists, naturopathic doctors, and others—to offer care that supports both physical and emotional healing. Jennyis committed to building systems of care rooted in equity, collaboration, and cultural humility.Contact [email protected] Dr. LaDeana Jeane, NDDr. La Deana Jeane (she/her), the founder of Nolia Naturopathic Medicine, is a naturopathic doctor practicing in Sebastopol, CA. She began her integrative medicine practice with the intention to have a greater impact on the vitality and well-being of women and those seeking more aligned options in healthcare. Dr. Jeane maintains an expertise in women’s health with a strong emphasis on perimenopause and menopause care. Inaddition, she completed a rigorous fellowship to become board certified in naturopathic oncology care (FABNO). This allows her a unique perspective to support those undergoing active cancer treatment, in recovery and focusing onrecurrence risk reduction. Dr. Jeane is grateful for the opportunity to volunteer and work closely with IHAN as their Integrative Medicine Ambassador.Contact Dr. [email protected]://www.noliamed.com/Learn more about IHANIG: @ihan_clinicsFB: Integrative Healers Action Networkihanclinics.orgOther resources from today’s showVolunteer Fire FoundationIG: @volunteerfirefoundationwww.volunteerfire.orgCalifornia Board of Pharmacy + glutathione accessIG: @stop.thebopHeartMath Institutehttps://www.heartmath.com/VOAD: Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasterhttps://www.nvoad.org/#IntegrativeHealing #NaturopathicMedicine #DisasterResponse #ClimateCrisis #FirstResponders #HealthCare #MentalHealth #EnvironmentalMedicine #toxicexposure #firefighters #glutathione #communityhealth, #disasterresponse

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