In this episode of the Meadow Podcast, Dr. Tracy Kim Townsend and Mike Townsend explore the differences between SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) and psilocybin therapy.

They examine the history of antidepressant use, the chemical imbalance theory, and the challenges of tapering off SSRIs.

This discussion offers a nuanced perspective on how microdosing may serve as a bridge therapy and what individuals need to consider before combining psychedelics with antidepressants.

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

In this inaugural episode of the Meadow Podcast, hosts Dr. Tracy Kim Townsend and Mike Townsend dive into the story behind founding Meadow, a legal psilocybin service center in Oregon. They discuss their personal and professional evolution with psychedelics, the challenges of launching a heart-centered business, and their vision for the future of mental health care.

Resources:
Books
Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris
The Immortality Key by Brian C. Muraresku
Womb Awakening by Azra & Seren Bertrand
Social Business by Muhammad Yunus
Gitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore
Podcasts
Sam Harris’ Making Sense: https://www.samharris.org/podcasts
Mike Townsend’s Around The Coin: https://www.aroundthecoin.com

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

In this episode, Dr. Tracy Kim Townsend is joined by Dr. Kathryn Kloos, ND, a naturopathic physician specializing in women’s healthcare, pelvic floor therapy, and uterine massage. Dr. Kloos is also a seasoned facilitator in ceremonial plant medicine, bringing decades of experience with ayahuasca and psilocybin mushrooms.

In this episode, we explore:

- Dr. Kloos’ transformative first encounters with psychedelics and - how they shaped her path.
- The chance jungle encounter that inspired her journey into naturopathic medicine.
- How uterine massage and pelvic floor therapy play a crucial role in women’s health.
- Indigenous practices with psychedelics during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Psychedelics’ role in navigating the transition from maiden to matriarch.
- Dr. Kloos’ profound insights from surviving stage IV metastatic cancer.
- Exploring spontaneous cancer remission and the biology of belief.

🔗 Connect with Us:

Host: Dr. Tracy Kim Townsend
https://www.tracytownsendmd.com/
Guest: Dr. Kathryn Kloos, ND
https://www.drkathrynkloos.com/

Resources:
- Ketamine-Assisted Therapy: https://www.drkathrynkloos.com/ketamine
- Integrative Pelvic Therapy Certification Program: https://www.drkathrynkloos.com/integrative-pelvic-floor-certification
- Massage for Women’s Health: East Coast Training: https://www.drkathrynkloos.com/boston-course
- Sacred Self-Care: Herbal Allies & Somatic Healing for Women: https://drkathrynklooscourses.thinkific.com/courses/sacred-selfcare

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