In I Am Well, award-winning audio journalist, herbalist and owner of The Land of Milk & Honey Apothecary™, Rachel J. Pilgrim, traverses the rich history of Black spiritual and wellness practices from across the African diaspora on a mission to explore legacies and practices of healing and wellbeing.
LAUNCHES JUNE 19, 2025
LAUNCHES JUNE 19, 2025
I Am Well is a sound immersive liberating audio experience where being Black and well is revolutionary work.
Listen in as Rachel interviews Candomblè and Curanderismo practitioners, takes a trip to meet with a sangoma, and do a deep dive into the history of the "root cabinet." You’ll learn more about her world of herbalism and the plethora of traditional African religions and practices. I Am Well is produced by a team of accomplished Black women producers and journalists ready to create a safe and new representation of Blackness in the wellness space.
Meet the Host
Rachel J. Pilgrim is an award-winning multimedia investigative journalist and herbalist from Mount Vernon, New York. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University with degrees in English, Business, and Inequality Studies before attending Columbia Journalism School for an M.S. in Journalism. She is an herbalism student at Well of Indigenous Wisdom School and owns an apothecary. She’s done work in radio and podcasting, video, and digital platforms covering stories in race, culture, social justice issues, and crime.
When her hands aren’t deep in soil or occupied by a hot cup of tea, she can be found reading or running behind her many pets (two cats, a turtle, dog, and a fish named Spike).
Catch up with Rachel and her latest work on her portfolio website.
Shop online at The Land of Milk & Honey Apothecary here.
Contact the Team
Each episode of I Am Well will follow community leaders and insiders, offer you historical and cultural insights, calls to action, and practical wellness practices— all aiming to shift the narrative from pain to healing in the Black community. If you believe your community or organization is doing that work, we would love to connect with you for coverage, sponsorships, and/or ad space. Please fill out this form.
We can’t wait to hear from you!