The Tracy Townsend, MD Podcast

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 Microdosin...

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...

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 professiona...

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 expl...

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 delicat...

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

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 r...

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 ph...

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 prog...

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&ap...

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:

• grie...

Welcome back to episode #6 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 Dr. DaeEss 1Drea Pennington Wasio, formerly known as Andrea Pennington. She stands as a vivid testament to the transformative power of the Dark Night and the illuminating Dawn that follows. Over half a century, she’s danced between her roles as an art...

Welcome back to episode #4 of the Dr. Tracy Townsend podcast, where we explore medicine in all its forms, from the science to the sacred, and where media becomes medicine. 

My guest today is Satya Lights, who is a dear sister of mine, a friend that I crossed paths with several years ago when I was in training in Los Angeles. Satya is a Multidisciplinary Healer, Poet, Coach, and  Mentor who masterfully wields a wide range o...

Welcome back to episode #3 of the Dr. Tracy Townsend podcast, where we explore medicine in all its forms, from the science to the sacred, and media becomes medicine. 

My guest today is Dr. Amy Conrad, back as a recurring guest. For those of you who don't know her, she is a board certified pediatrician, mom, and ally of the modern parent. 
She hosts Ask Doctor Amy as a podcast and YouTube channel, and founded Kinde...

Hello beautiful people, and welcome back to episode #2 of the Dr. Tracy Townsend podcast, where we explore medicine in all its forms, from the science to the sacred, and media becomes medicine. To learn more about my work as a psilocybin facilitator and integrative wellness physician, please visit my website at www.eleusiahealth.com.

My guest for this episode is Rebecca Feder, a dear sister of mine who has traversed the he...

I'm Dr. Tracy Townsend, and this is the Tracy Townsend, MD podcast, where we explore medicine in all its forms, from the science to the sacred. 

My guest today is Dr. Amy Conrad a board-certified pediatrician, mom, and ally of the modern parent. 
She hosts Ask Doctor Amy as a podcast and YouTube channel and founded Kinder, the first digital pediatric clinic to directly provide care to families.  

In this ...