Small Doses of Awareness: Microdosing and Neuroplasticity with Amy Wong Hope, LCSW | The Tracy Townsend, MD Podcast | Ep 16

Welcome back! I'm Dr. Tracy Kim Townsend, and in this episode, I sit down with Amy Wong Hope, a clinical social worker and trauma therapist based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Amy is trained in MDM-assisted therapy through MAPS and founded the Psychedelic Studies Certificate Program at Southwestern College, aimed at educating healthcare professionals in psychedelics. She’s also the coauthor of Small Doses of Awareness: A Microdosing Companion, which features a 12-week guided journal.

In this episode, we explore:

- Microdosing—what it is and its potential benefits.
- Amy's journey into the world of psychedelics and trauma therapy.
- How psychedelics support neuroplasticity and help process trauma.
- Insights into writing her book and the challenges in the psychedelic field.
- The influence of identity on expression, including Amy’s experience as an Asian American woman.

Resources:
- Amy Wong Hope: https://www.amywonghope.com/
- 'Small Doses of Awareness: A Microdosing Companion': https://www.amywonghope.com/small-doses-of-awareness
- Psychedelic Education Offerings: https://www.amywonghope.com/psychedelic-studies-program
- Peer Consultation Services: https://www.amywonghope.com/peer-consultation
- Facilitating Transformation: https://www.amywonghope.com/facilitating-transformation-services
- Psychedelic Preparation and Integration: https://www.amywonghope.com/psychedelic-preparation-and-integration

We are also available via:
• Official Website: http://www.project-circle.org/