Welcome back to the podcast! I’m Dr. Tracy Kim Townsend, and in this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Balazs Szigeti. With a background in physics and a PhD in data science, Dr. Szigeti has pioneered "self-blinding," a unique methodology allowing self-experimenters to create their own placebo control. He led the largest placebo-controlled study on psychedelic microdosing and is currently a clinical data scientist at UCSF's Translational Psychedelic Research Program.

In this episode, we dive into: 

• The science behind self-blinding and how it works
• Is microdosing more than a placebo effect?
• The role of decentralized science in psychedelic research
• Psychedelics for individuals without clinical mental health diagnoses
• The cost vs. value of psychedelic therapy and treatment standards

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In this episode, host Dr. Tracy Kim Townsend is joined by Dr. Neus Pelegri, an expert in neuro-regeneration and holistic healing. Together, they explore integrating scientific knowledge with alternative approaches to wellness, highlighting the connection between emotional and physical health. Dr. Pelegri also shares her journey of navigating career transitions post-PhD, overcoming burnout, and embracing a more authentic professional path. The discussion touches on the challenges faced in healthcare, the effects of stress, and the crucial role of community support in fostering resilience. Tune in for an insightful conversation on healing, career transformation, and well-being.

In this episode, we dive into: 
-Integration of biomedical science with holistic healing and energy work.
- The role of emotional health in physical healing and well-being.
- Redefining self-identity and dealing with burnout after earning a PhD.
- The pressures in healthcare and inherited stress responses.
- Importance of community support for personal and professional growth.

Resources:
- Dr. Neus Pelegri's Website: https://neuspelegri.com/
- Spinal Attunement Session: https://neuspelegri.com/spinal-attunement-sessions/
- Somatic tracking meditation: https://neuspelegri.com/resources/somatic-therapy-sessions/

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→ Apply for psilocybin services at: https://meadowmedicine.org

Tracy Townsend, MD, sits down with one of her friends Jin Sol to do a Q&A session about psychedelics as medicines. They cover the therapeutic potential of these powerful substances for mental health and personal growth, preparing for psychedelic experiences, and understanding the nuances of dosing and integration. With personal stories, cultural insights, and practical advice, this conversation is a great way to start your exploration into this vast world.

Some of the questions addressed in this episode include:

- How should one approach psychedelics in terms of set, setting, intention, and integration?
- Why would someone choose to work with psychedelics as opposed to talk therapy or pharmaceutical medications?
- Can psychedelics help with alcohol addiction?
- What is the difference between a microdose, minidose, and macrodose?
-  Meaning and Purpose
- Cultivating self-love
- The science behind psilocybin
- Safety Considerations
- Preparing for a Psychedelic Journey
- What does a psychedelic journey work entail?

Resources:
- How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
- The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
-  Food of the Gods by Terence McKenna
- Waking up by Sam Harris
- The Third Wave by Alvin Toffler
- Small Doses of Awareness by Amy Wong Hope & Shin Yu Pai
- Microdosing Institute
- James Fadiman
- Paul Stamets
- Tim Ferriss

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→ Apply for psilocybin services at: https://meadowmedicine.org

In this episode, Christine Marie delves into topics like vulnerability, authenticity, and anxiety, sharing her personal experiences and the challenges of feeling disconnected. The conversation touches on the healing journey, highlighting the role of plant medicines, especially psilocybin, in mental and spiritual health. Christine also discusses methods for coping with anxiety, the importance of spiritual connection, and the delicate balance needed in using plant medicines for healing.

In this episode, we dive into: 
- Embracing vulnerability and the journey to authenticity.
- Insights on managing anxiety.
- Impact of plant medicines like psilocybin on mental health.
- Importance of spiritual connection for well-being.
- Risks of over-medicalizing plant medicines.

Resources:
- Christine Marie's Reiki 1 & 2 Training: https://www.christinemarieheals.com/reiki-1-2-training
- Christine Marie's Book: 'Breaking Free' https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/154557331X/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
- Website: https://www.christinemarieheals.com/

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→ Apply for psilocybin services at: https://meadowmedicine.org

In this podcast episode, Lisa Snyder, a state-licensed psilocybin facilitator and digital strategist, shares her journey through media, technology, and plant medicine.

In this episode, we explore:

- Lisa Snyder's media and technology background
- Her use of psilocybin for coping with parent loss
- Psilocybin's role in personal growth
- Her involvement in passing Oregon's Measure 109
- Her work with InnerTrek, a psilocybin facilitator training school
- Women's liberation and its modern implications
- Relational health and psychedelics
- Supporting neurodivergent partners through micro-dosing
- Self-identity and authenticity
- Advocacy for LGBTQ+ self-acceptance
- Creative entrepreneurship and overcoming mental barriers

Resources:
- July 12-14 Women’s Retreat @ InnerTrek
- October 6-8 Women’s Retreat @ InnerTrek
- Tokeativity

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→ Apply for psilocybin services at: https://meadowmedicine.org

In this episode of the Eleusia Health Podcast, Dr. Tracy Kim Townsend talks with James Belle Guest, an Oregon-licensed Psilocybin Facilitator, herbalist, and somatic sex educator. They discuss James's journey from London to Portland and his work with diverse communities to promote pleasure, heal trauma, and dismantle societal stigmas.

In this episode, we dive into:

- James Belle Guest's background and relocation from London to Portland.
- Her roles as a Psilocybin Facilitator, herbalist, and somatic sex educator.
- Work with diverse communities to promote pleasure and heal trauma.
- Exploration of the interplay between sex and psychedelics.
- Discussion on pleasure activism and kink practices.
- Importance of safe spaces for exploring intimacy.
- Insights into overcoming shame and understanding personal desires.
- Fostering healthier relationships through somatic and psychedelic therapies.

Resources:
FIRESIDE PROJECT
PORTLAND PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY
PSYCHEDELICS IN RECOVERY

→ Download our free dosing guide: https://meadowmedicine.org/dosing-guide/
→ Apply for psilocybin services at: https://meadowmedicine.org

Join Tracy Townsend and Dr. Lida Fatemi on the Eleusia Podcast as they delve into the world of conscious medicine and the journey of a female physician from internal medicine to becoming a psychedelic guide. Dr. Fatemi shares her insights on self-care, empowerment, and integrating psychedelics into modern medicine. Discover her unique approach to coaching, her experiences in psychedelic healing, and her mission to empower female physicians worldwide.

In this episode, we dive into: 

- Importance of self-care and conscious living for physicians
- Journey to self-love and authenticity
- Role of plant medicines in healing and empowerment
- Insights into the Conscious Physician Method
- Practical tips for integrating mindfulness and meditation into daily life

→ Download our free dosing guide: https://meadowmedicine.org/dosing-guide/
→ Apply for psilocybin services at: https://meadowmedicine.org

In this episode of the Eleusia Podcast, host Tracy Townsend, MD, welcomes back Emily Blushtein, also known as 'Medicine Mama,' for an enlightening discussion on personal growth, self-love, and transformation through plant medicine, particularly psilocybin and cannabis. Emily, a seasoned Kambo practitioner and self-love coach, shares her insights on guiding individuals toward their authentic selves through her healing programs.

In this episode, we dive into:

- Emily Blushtein, aka 'Medicine Mama,' discusses personal growth and transformation through plant medicine.
- Insights into Emily's programs tailored to help individuals navigate towards their authentic selves.
- Overcoming patterns, setting boundaries, and practicing discernment to prioritize peace.
- Importance of integrating plant medicine to process trauma.
- Viewing life as a ceremonial journey with intention.
- Treating everyday moments as opportunities for presence and growth.
-Emily's events centered around cannabis and psilocybin.
- Awakening the inner warrior through self-awareness, accountability, and embracing cycles of death and rebirth.

Resources:
Emily’s coaching programs
Emily’s healing ceremonies
Emily’s scholarship program

→ Download our free dosing guide: https://meadowmedicine.org/dosing-guide/
→ Apply for psilocybin services at: https://meadowmedicine.org

In this episode of the Eleusia Podcast, host Tracy Townsend shares her experiences of motherhood, personal growth, and her excitement to return for season 2. Tracy invites her soul sister, Christine Marie Aitchison, a ceremonial medicine woman specializing in spiritual and physical healing through various methods including plant spirit facilitation and shamanic Reiki.

In this episode, we dive into:

- Christine's journey from nursing to alternative healing.
- The power of plant medicines like psilocybin and ayahuasca.
- Healing from complex PTSD, toxic relationships, and disempowerment.
- Personal triumphs over eating disorders and amenorrhea.
- Importance of setting intentions, reparenting, and self-love.
- Impact of healing on relationships and finding one's purpose.
- Message of forgiveness, transformation, and interconnected healing.

Resources:
Christine Marie's Reiki 1 & 2 Training
Christine Marie's Book: 'Breaking Free' 

→ Download our free dosing guide: https://meadowmedicine.org/dosing-guide/
→ Apply for psilocybin services at: https://meadowmedicine.org

Welcome back to episode #7 of the Dr. Tracy Townsend podcast, where we explore medicine in all its forms, from the science to the sacred, and media becomes medicine.Our guest today is Jonny Miller who is an emotional resilience researcher, host of the curious humans podcast, and founder of Nervous System Mastery ~ a cohort based course for cultivating calm and agency over your internal state.In this episode, we dive into:

• grief as a doorway to transformation
• healthy ways to access, move, and express anger
• levering one's biology in a bottom up way to change your state in real time
• emotional fluidity: welcoming the full spectrum of emotions
• somatic experiencing and emotional resolution
• diversive vs. epistemic curiousity
• synthesizing western and eastern philosophy
• ceremonial rites of passage in modern western culture

Resources: Jonny's Nervous System Mastery course: https://nsmastery.com/Jonny's podcast: https://podcast.curioushumans.com/Music for breathwork: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40OOW1CBqejT3j0r56FDTSBooks mentioned -  Soulcraft: Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche

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→ Apply for psilocybin services at: https://meadowmedicine.org