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Meadow PodcastThe Truth About Ayahuasca, Ceremony & Healing with Tatiana Aya Tupinamba | Meadow PodcastIn this episode of the Meadow Podcast, host Dr. Tracy Kim Townsend, MD sits down with Ayahuasca Curandera Tatiana Aya Tupinambá to explore the deeper meaning of medicine, healing, and humanity’s relationship with nature. Tatiana shares her powerful journey from growing up in the Amazon jungle to navigating trauma, addiction, and depression — and ultimately returning to the jungle to train in traditional ayahuasca practice. They discuss what ayahuasca is, how indigenous traditions understand ceremony, and why healing is not about quick fixes but about remembering our essence. Tatiana explains the rigorous training process of plant dieting, the im...
2026-03-171h 01
Meadow PodcastEnd of life psilocybin facilitation with Michael Kelly | Meadow PodcastIn this episode of the Meadow Podcast, host Mike Townsend sits down with psilocybin facilitator and lifelong Buddhist Michael Kelly to explore how psychedelic therapy can guide people through major life transitions—from career changes and divorce to facing the end of life with peace and presence.Michael shares his personal journey from decades in the tech industry to becoming a trauma-informed facilitator, highlighting how psilocybin helped him release medical PTSD and rediscover meaning through mindfulness and connection. Together, they discuss how psilocybin therapy can complement traditional therapy, support spiritual growth, and offer profound insights into death, eg...
2026-03-1028 min
The To Do ShowSarah Townsend: Freelance Copywriter & Word WizardSarah Townsend has spent 26 years as a freelance copywriter helping other people say exactly the right thing. She's written a bestselling guide to self-employment, sold books in 29 countries, and built her entire career around getting words right. She also has ADHD, still switches productivity systems mid-project, and has "learn to cook quinoa" on her bucket list.She's one of us.What You'll Learn:The "Do, Delegate, Delay, or Ditch" framework she uses instead of the Eisenhower Matrix, and why it works better for brains that need action words, not categoriesWhy she...
2026-03-1033 min
The Aging Well PodcastPsilocybin: An Ancient Approach to Modern Mental Health | Dr Tracy Kim Townsend | Ep. 344What if the key to living longer and more vibrantly isn’t just about physical health, but about unlocking deeper layers of consciousness and healing?In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Dr. Tracy Kim Townsend — a UVA, Harbor-UCLA, and Harvard-trained physician specializing in preventive health and human vitality.Dr. Townsend helps patients rediscover what she calls full-spectrum vitality — the feeling of being fully alive and human — through a thoughtful integration of science, spirituality, and, in some cases, the legal use of psilocyb...
2026-01-081h 25
Rooted & WildSekhem Reiki: The Egyptian Lineage of Light & Healing | Stephanie UlvenIn this illuminating episode of Rooted & Wild, we step into one of the oldest and most powerful energetic lineages on the planet: Sekhem Reiki, the Egyptian tradition of light, healing, and divine remembrance. Guided by Master Educator Stephanie Ulven, we explore the origins of this profound healing system and the unique energetic architecture that sets it apart from other Reiki lineages.Stephanie shares how Sekhem/Seichim draws from ancient Egyptian traditions and the vibrational codes associated with this lineage. Together, we dive into how this modality works, why its frequency feels different in...
2025-12-1130 min
Rooted & WildUsui Reiki: The Original Flow | Stephanie UlvenIn this episode of Rooted & Wild, we return to the origins of one of the most influential healing lineages in the world: Usui Reiki. Guided by the luminous presence of Stephanie Ulven, we explore what it truly means to tap into “the original flow” — the pure, unbroken current of universal life force that forms the heart of traditional Usui practice.Stephanie Ulven is a multidimensional healer, educator, and holistic practitioner whose work is rooted in a rich, global, and deeply diverse lineage of energetic and integrative healing arts. Her journey spans thousands of hours...
2025-12-0433 min
Meadow PodcastGetting to know psilocybin facilitator Nitai AleksiewiczIn this episode of the Meadow Podcast, host Mike Townsend sits down with psilocybin facilitator and trauma-informed guide Nitai Aleksiewicz to discuss the healing power of psychedelics. Nitai shares his journey from working with trauma survivors to becoming a psilocybin retreat facilitator, highlighting how grief, loss, and resilience shaped his path.They explore the essential role of psilocybin therapy in Oregon, how to prepare for a psychedelic journey, and why integration practices are crucial for long-term transformation. Nitai breaks down how facilitators create safe and supportive environments for those seeking healing from trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief.
2025-10-1428 min
Meadow PodcastThe Business of Psychedelics & Society’s Future | Andrew ConleyIn this episode, Mike sits down with Andrew Conley, cofounder of Althea, to explore what it takes to build a psychedelic startup. Althea’s software powers much of the psilocybin services sector, and together they discuss the business of psychedelics along with the political and economic forces shaping society and drug policy.📚 Books & Thinkers Referenced• The Lessons of History by Will & Ariel Durant• Principles by Ray Dalio• The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio• Judy Faulkner (founder of Epic Systems)• Rick Doblin (MAPS, early MDMA research)• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (environmental law...
2025-10-061h 28
Meadow PodcastWhat you need to know about SSRI tapering | Meadow PodcastIn this episode, we dive into one of the most important topics for anyone considering psychedelic therapy: SSRI tapering.Dr. Tracy Townsend (Harvard-trained orthopedic surgeon, now psilocybin facilitator and co-founder of Meadow Medicine) and Mike Townsend explore what it really takes to safely reduce or discontinue antidepressants before a psychedelic journey.You’ll learn about:• Why tapering is essential before macrodosing• How micro-dosing can be helpful for SSRI tapering• The challenges people face when reducing antidepressants• What the science and our clinical experience tell usWhether you’re preparing for psychede...
2025-09-2931 min
Meadow PodcastWhat No One Tells You About Kids and Startups | Meadow PodcastIn this episode of the Meadow Podcast, Dr. Tracy Kim Townsend and Mike Townsend dive deep into the realities of marriage, parenting, and running a startup together. They share candid reflections on conflict, communication, emotional intelligence, and what it takes to nurture a resilient partnership through the challenges of modern life.Drawing on marriage research, personal struggles, and their work with psilocybin facilitation, Tracy and Mike explore how relationships can be both a container for healing and a mirror for personal growth. From conflict resolution to emotional processing, they offer vulnerable insights into what helps them stay...
2025-09-2245 min
Meadow PodcastMaking Food Choices That Your Family Won't Understand | Meadow PodcastIn this episode of the Meadow Podcast, Dr. Tracy Kim Townsend and Mike Townsend explore the first pillar of the Meadow Method—physical health—with a focus on food, nutrition, and our evolving relationship with what we eat. They share candid stories from childhood, college, and adulthood, reflecting on sugar, processed foods, alcohol, and cultural influences.The conversation also examines generational differences in food culture, the impact of industrial agriculture, the role of psychedelics in healing disordered eating, and how to cultivate healthier, more intentional approaches to nourishment.📚 Books & Thinkers ReferencedIn Defense of Food by...
2025-09-1555 min
Meadow PodcastPsychedelics, AI, and the Future of Humanity | Meadow PodcastIn this episode of the Meadow Podcast, Mike Townsend speaks with Keith Gilmore, President of the Portland Psychedelic Society and men’s coach. They explore the evolving landscape of psychedelics, the risks of ideology, the rise of AI, and the deeper questions of consciousness. Keith shares insights from his leadership journey, his experiences with lucid dreaming and DMT, and why he sees psychedelics as both a sacred technology and a path to human flourishing.This conversation dives into the intersections of philosophy, spirituality, and technology—offering a vision for how love, art, and...
2025-09-081h 08
Meadow PodcastThe Problem with SSRIs (And How Psychedelics Work Differently) | Meadow PodcastIn 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. Dr. Tracy Kim Townsend, M.D., is a licensed medical doctor and licensed psilocybin facilitator, and the Co-Founder of Meadow Medicine, a doctor-led ps...
2025-08-2056 min
Rooted & WildUnderstanding Pathological Demand Avoidance | Stephanie UlvenPathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile on the autism spectrum that is often misunderstood. Rather than simply being “defiant,” individuals with PDA experience extreme anxiety when faced with everyday demands and expectations, leading to avoidance behaviors that can be misinterpreted as oppositional or manipulative. In this episode, we explore the nuances of PDA: how it shows up in children and adults, why it’s often misdiagnosed, and how a more compassionate, trauma-informed understanding can transform the way we respond. From nervous system regulation to practical support strategies, we’ll unpack the hidden layers of PDA and what it means fo...
2025-08-2029 min
Meadow PodcastFounding a Psychedelic Medicine Clinic | Meadow PodcastIn 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:BooksWaking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam HarrisThe Immortality Key by Brian C. MurareskuWomb Awakening by Azra & Seren BertrandSocial Business by Muhammad YunusGitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore
2025-08-121h 02
Two Steps Forward — Sustainability Meets Business RealityInside Colgate’s quest for a circular supply chainHow much circularity can one company squeeze out of a toothpaste tube?That’s the mouthwatering challenge taken on by Colgate Palmolive, the iconic 220-year-old company whose chief sustainability officer, Ann Tracy, has been leading the charge to make Colgate toothpaste tubes not just recyclable, but potentially turned back into new tubes.It’s not just toothpaste, as Tracy told us. If the process works with toothpaste it can work with its other products, from household cleaners to skincare products and more.Also in this episode, we assess this moment in the sustainability prof...
2025-06-1547 min
The Entheogenic EvolutionMeadow Medicine, Psilocybin Service Center with Dr. Tracy TownsendMy guest this week is Dr. Tracy Townsend, founder and facilitator at Meadow Medicine in Portland, Oregon, which provides legal psilocybin services. We had a great conversation about not only how the program and facility run, but also what inspired Tracy to turn from conventional medicine to psychedelic therapy.Also, as mentioned in the opening, my next guest will be Shannon Brown, who has organized an online event with 21 speakers for the "Sacred Sounds Summit," happening in two weeks. This free event does require registration, and you can use my personal link and catch my contribution to t...
2025-06-091h 20
Psychedelic Medicine Podcast with Dr. Lynn Marie MorskiPsilocybin for Addressing Burnout with Tracy Kim Townsend, MDIn this episode, Tracy Kim Townsend, MD, joins to discuss the potential efficacy of psilocybin therapy for addressing burnout, particularly in healthcare professionals. Dr. Townsend is a Harvard-trained medical doctor, licensed psilocybin facilitator, and the Co-Founder & CEO of Meadow Medicine, one of the only legal psilocybin service centers based in the U.S., founded and led by an MD. In this conversation, Dr. Townsend gives an overview of burnout and discusses its prevalence amongst healthcare professionals due to the intense nature of these professions. She mentions the relevance of the wounded healer archetype for many physicians and...
2025-04-3040 min
Get Lost In The Most Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook Today!The Nine by Tracy TownsendPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/189297to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Nine
Series: Thieves of Fate, Book 1
Author: Tracy Townsend
Narrator: Alyssa Bresnaham
Format: mp3
Length: 14 hrs and 58 mins
Release date: 04-24-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Gaslamp
Publisher's Summary:
Black market courier Rowena Downshire is just trying to pay her mother's freedom from debtor's prison when an urgent and unexpected delivery leads her face to face with a creature out of nightmares. Rowena escapes with her life, but the strange book she was ordered to deliver is stolen. The Alchemist knows things few men have lived to...
2025-04-242h 58
Relish The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Powerful!The Fall by Tracy TownsendPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/189296to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Fall
Series: Thieves of Fate, Book 2
Author: Tracy Townsend
Narrator: Alyssa Bresnaham
Format: mp3
Length: 19 hrs and 56 mins
Release date: 04-24-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Gaslamp
Publisher's Summary:
Eight months ago, Rowena Downshire was a half-starved black market courier darting through the shadows of Corma's underside. Today, she's a (mostly) respectable clerk in the Alchemist's infamous apothecary shop, the Stone Scales, and certainly the last girl one would think qualified to carry the weight of the world on her shoulders a second time. Looks can be...
2025-04-247h 56
The Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 656-With James J. ButcherThis week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome James J. Butcher, author of Cold Iron Task.
About Cold Iron Task: Grimshaw Griswald Grimsby may have one case under his belt, but he’s still a novice Auditor in Boston’s Department of Unorthodox Affairs. And he’s already made mistakes.
Desperate to repair his fraying friendships, he doesn’t ask too many questions when a mysterious patron offers him the chance to join a heist of an otherworldly vault—and in the process find answers that could make things right.
Complications arise when Grims...
2025-04-0143 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 655-With Tochi OnyebuchiThis week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome Tochi Onyebuchi, author of Harmattan Season.
About Harmattan Season: Veteran and private eye Boubacar doesn’t need much?least of all trouble?but trouble always seems to find him. Work has dried up, and he’d rather be left alone to deal with his bills as the Harmattan rolls in to coat the city in dust, but Bouba is a down on his luck deux fois, suspended between two cultures and two worlds.
When a bleeding woman stumbles onto his doorway, only to vanish just as quic...
2025-03-2544 min
The Psychedelic PodcastTracy Townsend, M.D. - Legal Psilocybin Frontlines: A Physician's PerspectiveIn this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Tracy Townsend, a Harvard-trained physician who left orthopedic surgery to become a licensed psilocybin facilitator in Oregon. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-296/?ref=278 Dr. Townsend shares her journey from conventional medicine to psychedelic facilitation, describing how her own transformative experiences with plant medicines led her to question the limitations of Western healthcare. She discusses the Oregon psilocybin model, challenges within the current regulatory framework, and draws fascinating parallels between physical surgery and the "mind surgery" of...
2025-03-2454 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 654-With Catriona SilveyThis week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome Catriona Silvey, author of LOVE AND OTHER PARADOXES.
About LOVE AND OTHER PARADOXES: Cambridge University, 2005: Student Joe Greene scribbles verses in the margins of his notebook, dreaming of a future where his words will echo through the ages, all while doubting it could ever happen.
Then, the future quite literally finds him—in the form of Esi. She’s part of a time-traveling tour, a trip for people in the future to witness history’s greatest moments firsthand. The star of this tour? Joe Greene. In Esi’s...
2025-03-1841 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 653-With Allison EpsteinThis week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome Allison Epstein, author of Fagin the Thief.
About Fagin the Thief: Long before Oliver Twist stumbled onto the scene, Jacob Fagin was scratching out a life for himself in the dark alleys of nineteenth-century London. Born in the Jewish enclave of Stepney shortly after his father was executed as a thief, Jacob and his open-minded mother, Leah, are each other’s whole world. But Jacob’s prospects are forever altered when a light-fingered pickpocket takes Jacob under his wing and teaches him a trade that pays far better than...
2025-03-1144 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 652-With John ScalziThis week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome John Scalzi, author of WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE.
About WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE: The moon has turned into cheese.
Now humanity has to deal with it.
For some it’s an opportunity. For others it’s a moment to question their faith: In God, in science, in everything. Still others try to keep the world running in the face of absurdity and uncertainty. And then there are the billions looking to the sky and wondering how a thing that was alwa...
2025-02-2548 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 651-With L.J. CohenThis week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome L.J. Cohen, author of Litany for a Broken World.
About Litany for a Broken World: A young girl’s disastrous first foray through the multiverse cleaves her from her family and abandons her in a homeless encampment, adrift in a world and a body not her own.
A doctor struggling with grief volunteers for the annual Boston homeless census and is confronted by the impossible and her deeply buried childhood trauma.
A lonely, disaffected seer, rejected by those he seeks to help, is dr...
2025-02-111h 06The Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 650-With Michael NayakThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Michael Nayak, author of SYMBIOTE.
About SYMBIOTE: As World War III rages, the scientists in Antarctica are thankful for the isolation – until a group of Chinese scientists arrive at the American research base. In their truck is a dead body, the first murder in Antarctica. The potential for a geopolitical firestorm is great, and, with no clear jurisdiction, the Americans don’t know what to do. But they soon realize the Chinese scientists have brought far more with them than the body…
Within seventy-two hours, thirteen others lie dead in the...
2025-01-2851 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 648-With Jack CampbellThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Jack Campbell, author of Destiny’s Way Book 2 of The Doomed Earth Duology.
About Destiny’s Way: Lieutenant Selene Genji is hurled into the past to try and save a world that doesn’t want her in this action-packed adventure from New York Times bestselling author Jack Campbell.
Earth was destroyed on June 12, 2180. Lieutenant Selene Genji watched it happen. And only she can prevent it.
Thrown forty years into the past, into a time before the Universal War began, Genji can only guess what to do to change...
2025-01-1449 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 647-With Lauren J. A. BearThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Lauren J. A. Bear, author of MOTHER OF ROME.
About MOTHER OF ROME: The names Romulus and Remus may be immortalized in map and stone and chronicle, but their mother exists only as a preface to her sons’ journey, the princess turned oath-breaking priestess, condemned to death alongside her children.
But she did not die; she survived. And so does her story.
Beautiful, royal, rich: Rhea has it all—until her father loses his kingdom in a treacherous coup, and she is sent to the order of the...
2025-01-0749 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 646-With Katherine VillyardThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Katherine Villyard, author of IMMORTAL GIFTS.
About IMMORTAL GIFTS: Prussia, 1841. Abraham only ever wanted to play violin. Hiding his Jewish status so he can study at the prestigious Berlin Academy of Music, the eager young man is delighted to find a patron who believes in him. But he’s mortified when his new friend turns him into a vampire… and Abraham earns the fury of an ancient antisemite who vows to see him permanently dead.
Fleeing the hate-mongering fiend across the decades, the sensitive violinist at last settles in twen...
2024-12-3153 min
Meadow PodcastPsychedelics for Women’s Health with Dr. Kathryn Kloos, ND | The Tracy Townsend Podcast | Ep 17In 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 wome...
2024-12-111h 16The Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 645-With Cerece Rennie MurphyThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Cerece Rennie Murphy, author of In the Garden of Light and Shadow.
About In the Garden of Light and Shadow: 4000 years ago, a rebellion in the Ever brought angels to live among us.
At first, they were worshiped as gods.
But that was not enough.
And in their hunger for power,
Evil claimed their hearts
and made them demons.
Lilavois St. James rose to fight them.
As a member of the Sisters of Light, she swore an...
2024-12-101h 07The Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 644-Just Us and the HolidaysIn a very special JUST US episode of the podcast this week, Patrick and Tracy are talking about cats, Dungeons & Dragons, Patreon, coffee, Star Wars coffee mugs, working out, black Friday, smart tvs, peopling, weddings, San Diego ComiCon, conventions, Denver’s Pop Culture Con, the holidays and gift giving, kids, family, spreadsheets, pivot tables, gift cards, restaurant menus, holiday music, Mariah Carey, The Wall Street Journal’s news podcast, Spotify, the Table of Ultimate Gaming kickstarter (2018), Pathfinder 2E, the Glass Cannon podcast, Hasbro, Philips Hue smart light bulbs and strips, and so much more…
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2024-12-031h 07
With WhitExploring Plant Medicine and The Power of Your Intentions: An Interview with Tracy TownsendI had the best, most interesting conversation with Tracy Townsend when I was in New York. Tracy is a doctor who began as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon and has since shifted into the life-changing world of Plant Medicine. It was such a pleasure and I am absolutely certain that after listening to this episode, everyone will want Tracy as their guide. She has a calming presence and speaks about Plant medicine and her experiences with it so beautifully. It's so awesome and I hope you love this episode as much as I do!This ep...
2024-11-261h 04
Meadow PodcastSmall Doses of Awareness: Microdosing and Neuroplasticity with Amy Wong Hope, LCSW | The Tracy Townsend, MD Podcast | Ep 16Welcome 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 worl...
2024-11-061h 16
Meadow PodcastPsychedelic Science with Dr. Balazs Szigeti | The Tracy Townsend, MD Podcast | Ep 15Welcome 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 worksIs microdosing more than a placebo effect?The role of decen...
2024-10-301h 40The Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 641-With Curtis C. ChenThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Curtis C. Chen, author of TRUE BLUE KANGAROO.
About TRUE BLUE KANGAROO: Welcome to the spacefaring future, where humanity travels between planets with ease and has abused that power to establish outposts in some questionable places.
Take Venus, for example: a sister world to Mother Earth, similar in size and gravity, it’s also known for having a toxic atmosphere and hellish landscape at ground level. But climate-controlled habitat domes stay in eternal sunlight and offer vacationers endless good times while floating through blue skies above the clouds of de...
2024-10-2959 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 640-With Paul WeimerThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Two-Time Hugo Award winner Paul Weimer.
About Paul Weimer: Paul Weimer is a Two-Time 2024 Hugo Award winner for Fan Writer and Fanzine (Editor). Not really a Prince of Amber, but rather, an ex-pat New Yorker living in Minnesota, Paul Weimer has been reading sci-fi and fantasy for over 40 years. An avid and enthusiastic amateur photographer, blogger and podcaster, Paul primarily contributes to the Skiffy and Fanty Show as blogger and podcaster, to Nerds of a Feather as a reviewer and interviewer, to the SFF Audio podcast, and turns up elsewhere as...
2024-10-2250 min
Loving EverythingEP33: Tracy Townsend - Psilocybin Mushroom Therapy in OregonDr. Townsend is a licensed medical doctor, psilocybin facilitator, and ceremonialist based in Portland, Oregon. She practices integrative medicine through a holistic approach. She completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Boston Children's Hospital of Harvard University. Before that, she trained in a five year residency program in general orthopaedic surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. She received her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Prior to this, she spent a gap year volunteering for a grassroots education non-profit in La Vallée de Jacmel, Haiti. She holds a B...
2024-10-201h 10
Meadow PodcastThe Intersection of Biomedical and Energetic Healing with Dr. Neus Pelegri | Eleusia Podcast | Ep 14In 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...
2024-10-051h 25The Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 638-With Luis JaramilloThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Luis Jaramillo, author of The Witches of El Paso.
About The Witches of El Paso: 1943, El Paso, Texas: teenager Nena spends her days caring for the small children of her older sisters, while longing for a life of freedom and adventure. The premonitions and fainting spells she has endured since childhood are getting worse, and Nena worries she’ll end up like the scary old curandera down the street. Nena prays for help, and when the mysterious Sister Benedicta arrives late one night, Nena follows her across the borders of space an...
2024-10-0149 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 637-With Martha Wells
This week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Martha Wells, author of the updated and revised version of Wheel of the Infinite.
About the updated and revised version of Wheel of the Infinite: A traitor and a swordsman join forces to save the world from being rewritten into devastation.
Every year the image of the Wheel of the Infinite must be painstakingly remade to ensure another year of peace and harmony for the Celestial Empire. Every hundred years the very fabric of the world must be rewoven. Linked by the mystic energies of the Infinite...
2024-09-2448 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 636-With Peter F. HamiltonThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Peter F. Hamilton, author of Exodus: The Archimedes Engine.
About Exodus: The Archimedes Engine: In a past age, humanity fled a dying Earth in massive ark ships. These searched the galaxy to find a new home. Then one fleet found Centauri, a dense cluster of stars teeming with habitable planets. Now, thousands of years later, Centauri’s settlers have evolved into advanced beings known as Celestials – and their great houses rule vast star systems.
As they vie for supremacy, Earth’s ark ships continue to arrive, and humans must serve...
2024-09-1052 min
Meadow PodcastPsychedelic Medicine Q&A with Jin SolTracy 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?...
2024-08-231h 23
Meadow PodcastVulnerability and Authenticity with Christine Marie | Eleusia Podcast | Ep 13In 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 m...
2024-08-211h 12The Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 635-With Stephanie WrobelThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Stephanie Wrobel, author of THE HITCHCOCK HOTEL.
About THE HITCHCOCK HOTEL: Alfred Smettle is not your average Hitchcock fan. He is the founder, owner, and manager of The Hitchcock Hotel, a sprawling Victorian house in the White Mountains dedicated to the Master of Suspense. There, Alfred offers his guests round-the-clock film screenings, movie props and memorabilia in every room, plus an aviary with fifty crows.
To celebrate the hotel’s first anniversary, he invites his former best friends from his college Film Club for a reunion. He hasn’t spok...
2024-08-2049 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 633-With Elaine GallagherThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Unexploded Remnants, author of Elaine Gallagher.
About Unexploded Remnants: Alice is the last human. Street-smart and bad-ass.
After discovering what appears to be an A.I. personality in an antique data core, Alice decides to locate its home somewhere in the stargate network. At the very least, she wants to lay him to rest because, as it turns out, she’s stumbled upon the sentient control unit of a deadly ancient weapon system.
Convincing the ghost of a raging warrior that the war is over is about as...
2024-08-0647 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 632-With Hana LeeThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Hana Lee, author of ROAD TO RUIN.
About ROAD TO RUIN: Jin-Lu has the most dangerous job in the wasteland. She’s a magebike courier, one of the few who venture outside the domed cities on motorcycles powered by magic. Every day, she braves the wasteland’s dangers—deadly storms, roving marauders, and territorial beasts—to deliver her wares.
Her most valuable cargo? A prince’s love letters addressed to Yi-Nereen, a princess desperate to escape the clutches of her abusive family and soon-to-be husband. Jin, desperately in love with both...
2024-07-3048 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 631-With Mary Robinette KowalThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Mary Robinette Kowal, author of Silent Spaces.
About Silent Spaces: Silent Spaces: Tales from the Lady Astronauts is a collection of 9 short stories in the Lady Astronaut Series written by Mary Robinette Kowal, including one written just for this collection.
With this campaign the book will be available in print for the first time in English as a Softcover, and a Limited Edition Signed and Numbered Hardcover!
About Mary Robinette Kowal: Mary Robinette Kowal is the author of the Lady Astronaut duology and historical fantasy novels: The...
2024-07-2339 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 628-With Josh MalermanThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Josh Malerman, author of Incidents Around the House.
About Incidents Around the House: To eight-year-old Bela, her family is her world. There’s Mommy, Daddo, and Grandma Ruth. But there is also Other Mommy, a malevolent entity who asks her every day: “Can I go inside your heart?”
When horrifying incidents around the house signal that Other Mommy is growing tired of asking Bela the question over and over, Bela understands that unless she says yes, her family will soon pay.
Other Mommy is getting restless, stronger, bolder...
2024-07-0258 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 627-With Peng ShepherdThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Peng Shepherd, author of ALL THIS AND MORE.
About ALL THIS AND MORE: Meek, play-it-safe Marsh has just turned forty-five, and her life is in shambles. Her career is stagnant, her marriage has imploded, and her teenage daughter grows more distant by the day. Marsh is convinced she’s missed her chance at everything—romance, professional fulfillment, and adventure—and is desperate for a do-over.
She can’t believe her luck when she’s selected to be the star of the global sensation All This and More, a show that uses...
2024-06-2546 min
Meadow PodcastWomen’s Liberation, Parent Loss, & Learning through Relationship with Lisa Snyder | Eleusia Podcast | Ep 12In 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...
2024-06-2458 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 626-With Bonnie Jo StufflebeamThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam, author of GRIM ROOT.
About GRIM ROOT: On the set of The Groom, a group of women must compete for the heart of Midwestern bachelor Tristan by spending a week in a haunted house. Divorcee Linda, resigned to her role as the show’s underdog, finds her resolve cracking when she begins to fall for fellow castmate Charity. Meanwhile, Sabrina, groomed by her witchy mother to deliver their family from poverty by marrying a rich man, sees winning the competition as her predestined path.
But after a...
2024-06-1850 min
Meadow PodcastSex and Psychedelics with James Belle Guest | Eleusia Podcast | Ep 11In 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...
2024-06-121h 15The Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 625-With Sarah PinskerThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Sarah Pinsker, author of Haunt Sweet Home.
About Haunt Sweet Home: When aimless twenty-something Mara lands a job as the night-shift production assistant on her cousin’s ghost hunting/home makeover reality TV show Haunt Sweet Home, she quickly determines her new role will require a healthy attitude toward duplicity. But as she hides fog machines in the woods and improvises scares to spook new homeowners, a series of unnerving incidents on set and a creepy new coworker force Mara to confront whether the person she’s truly been deceiving and hidi...
2024-06-1100 min
Meadow PodcastConscious Physicians with Dr. Lida Fatemi | Eleusia Podcast | Ep 10Join 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 m...
2024-06-031h 21
Meadow PodcastFrom People Pleasing to Empowered Living with Emily Blushtein | Eleusia Podcast | Ep 9In 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...
2024-05-211h 20
Meadow PodcastEarth Medicines, Healing, and Divine Partnership with Christine Marie | Eleusia Podcast | Ep 8In 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...
2024-05-151h 00The Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 624-With Ari MarmellThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Ari Marmell, author of Dust, Obelisks, Book One.
About Dust, Obelisks, Book One: For Flight Engineer Cynthia Han and her fellow astronauts aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 81 has proved as mundane as space travel ever gets. Yes, this would be Cynthia’s final NASA mission, for reasons she’s so far kept from the rest of the crew; and yes, the latest billionaire “space tourist” has managed to irritate everyone on board. Still, none of them could have asked for a smoother experience.
Until the morning they wake up to si...
2024-05-0754 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 622-With Tim AkersThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Tim Akers, author of The Eccentrics.
About The Eccentrics: Led by the eighth incarnation of Nikola Tesla, the Society of Eccentric Geniuses protects the Mundane world from the horrors of the Gestalt, a timeline of the future that never was. Powered by SCIENCE and steam, the Eccentrics travel the world in their airship, righting wrongs and rescuing troubled suitors, mad scientists, and optimistic engineers, often from monsters of their own creation. But now something new threatens the Gestalt, and they need help from John Rast and the heroes of Knight Watch...
2024-04-2350 min
Mindful Living with Dr SogolE164. Ayahuasca with Dr Tracy TownsendA-Y-A-H-U-A-S-C-AAyahuasca - ayahuasca. It's a brew, a tea made in the amazon jungle from 2 different plants, active ingredients with the 2 plants is DMT and MAO inhibitor . When you brew the 2 plants together and ingest the DMT which are the psychoactive components, the MAO inhibitor prevents digestion in the GI system and it becomes active orally- it's actually genius medicinePsilocybin can occasion mystical-type experiences having substantial and sustained personal meaning and spiritual significanceRapid and sustained symptom reduction following psilocybin treatment for...
2024-04-181h 19Loving EverythingEP31: Tracy Townsend - Healing The Mother WoundDr. Townsend is a licensed medical doctor, psilocybin facilitator, and ceremonialist based in Portland, Oregon. She practices integrative medicine through a holistic approach. She completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Boston Children's Hospital of Harvard University. Before that, she trained in a five year residency program in general orthopaedic surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. She received her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Prior to this, she spent a gap year volunteering for a grassroots education non-profit in La Vallée de Jacmel, Haiti. She holds a Bachelor of S...
2024-04-161h 49The Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 621-With Charlie HustonThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Charlie Huston, author of CATCHPENNY.
About CATCHPENNY: Sidney Catchpenny has had a bad run. Laid low by a years-long bout of debilitating depression, he’s all but squandered his reputation as one of the most uniquely talented thieves in LA. There aren’t many who can do what Sid does. He’s a sly, a special kind of crook with the uncanny ability to move through mirrors. And the spoils he’s after are equally unusual. Forget jewels and cold cash—Sid steals curiosities—items imbued with powerful mojo, a magical essence glea...
2024-04-0959 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 619-With Chris RadcliffThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Chris Radcliff, who backed the Uncanny Magazine Year 10: A Decade of Delightful Defiance Kickstarter at the THIRD NERD level!
About Chris Radcliff: Software engineer, space nerd, citizen scientist, geek dad, weird kid, and Uncanny Magazine Kickstarter backer!
Mentioned in this episode:
Upstart Crow
SpaceUp
Unconference
About Uncanny Magazine Year 10: A Decade of Delightful Defiance Kickstarter: Funding to support Year 10 of Hugo Award winning Uncanny Magazine!
This week’s picks:
Chris: Tantie Merle and the Farmbot 4200 in Uncanny
Tracy: AEW
Patrick: Shogun (Hulu)
SPECIAL NOT...
2024-03-261h 08The Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 618-Just Us and Brandon Sanderson’s Audible AnnouncementThis week, Patrick and Tracy are chatting about a Publisher’s Weekly article on Brandon Sanderson’s Audible announcement. This leads us down the path of talking royalty splits, agents and the publishing ecosystem, as well as the difference between a guild and a union, SFWA, RWA and more.
This week’s picks:
Tracy: GreenLight: Debit Card for Kids and Teens (App)
Patrick: The Greatest Night In Pop (Netflix)
SPECIAL NOTE AND LINK:
Locus – The Magazine of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Field – is holding their annual fundraising drive to keep their doors open, lights on...
2024-03-1955 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 615-With James EngeThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome James Enge, author of EVIL HONEY, a new Morlock Ambrosius short story.
About Old Moon Quarterly: Issue 3, Winter 2023: Old Moon Quarterly is a small, independent online magazine devoted to publishing weird sword-and-sorcery fiction set in a historical paranormal setting or a secondary-world, with a focus on well-rounded characters driving strange action.
About EVIL HONEY: Morlock runs afoul of the god of bees and is forced to enter a society stained by evil and madness.
About James Enge: James Enge, lives in northwest Ohio with his wife and...
2024-02-2747 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 614-With T.R. NapperThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome T.R. Napper, author of Aliens: Bishop.
About Aliens: Bishop: The USCSS Patna has been found.
Although the synthetic Bishop asked to be shut down forever, his creator has other plans. Michael Bishop seeks the Xenomorph knowledge stored in the android’s mind, and brings Bishop back to life—but for what reason? No longer an employee of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation, Michael tells his creation that he seeks to advance medical research for the benefit of humanity. Yet where does he get the resources needed to advance his work, and...
2024-02-2054 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 613-With Amanda JayatissaThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Amanda Jayatissa, author of ISLAND WITCH.
About ISLAND WITCH: Set in 19th century Sri Lanka and inspired by local folklore, the daughter of a traditional demon-priest—relentlessly bullied by peers and accused of witchcraft herself—tries to solve the mysterious attacks that have been terrorizing her coastal village.
Being the daughter of the village Capuwa, or demon-priest, Amara is used to keeping mostly to herself. Influenced by the new religious practices brought in by the British Colonizers, the villagers who once respected her father’s craft have turned on the fa...
2024-02-1351 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 611-With Wole TalabiThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Wole Talabi, author of Convergence Problems.
About Convergence Problems: From the Hugo, Nebula, Locus and Nommo award nominated author of Shigidi and The Brass Head Of Obalufon comes a stunning new collection of stories that investigate the rapidly changing role of technology and belief in our lives as we search for meaning, for knowledge, for justice; constantly converging on our future selves.
In “An Arc of Electric Skin,” a roadside mechanic seeking justice volunteers to undergo a procedure that will increase the electrical conductivity of his skin by orders of m...
2024-01-3048 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 610-With Shannon LawrenceThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Shannon Lawrence, author of Myth Stalker: Wendigo Nights.
About Myth Stalker: Wendigo Nights: When Selina Moonstone, a Myth Stalker, gets a late night call from her mentor about a Wendigo problem, she arms up and heads to Canada, only to find out the Wendigo is someone close to her.
Accustomed to facing off with the all too real creatures of Native American mythology, Selina changes gears from destruction to frantic search for a cure. Working against her is the fact that there is no known way to rid a...
2024-01-161h 02The Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 609-With J.T. EvansThis week, Patrick and Tracy ring in the new year by chatting with J.T. Evans, author of HIVE DREAMS.
About HIVE DREAMS: Aell the bladesinger is a former gladiatorial slave.
Stiles the lockwhisperer is a streetwise cat burglar.
Trying their best to get by but always embroiled in trouble and chaos, they form a formidable duo with a strong bond of friendship and a sense of duty to the run-down neighborhood they live in.
Aell and Stiles are offered a generous sum of coin to enter the Hive, Stiles’s ch...
2024-01-0949 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 608-With GennaRose NethercottThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome GennaRose Nethercott, author of Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart (and other stories).
About Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart (and other stories): The stories in Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart are about the abomination that resides within us all. That churning, clawing, ravenous yearning: the hunger to be held, and seen, and known. And the terror, too: to be loved too well, or not enough, or for long enough. To be laid bare before your sweetheart, to their horror. To be recognized as the monstrous thing you are.
2023-12-2648 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 606-Just Us and the Holiday Gift ListThis week, Patrick and Tracy are sharing a list of holiday gifts the nerd – functional or otherwise – in your life might enjoy! And some they might not…
The Great Holiday Gift List (2023 Edition):
Tracy: Otamatone (Evil Santa gift)
Tracy: Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker
Tracy: Weighted Blanket
Tracy: G-Shaft candy (Evil Santa Gift)
Patrick: Comic Book Mystery Box (Crate Joe)
Patrick: Comic Book Mystery Box (The Comic Mystery Box)
Patrick: Comic Book Mystery Box (MileHighComics Mystery Boxes)
Patrick: The Ultimate Game Night Hosts Cookbook
Patrick: Books
Patrick: Cork Rocket Desk Organizer
Links:
Tracy Townsend on the...
2023-12-1235 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 605-With Michael SimsThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Michael Sims, editor of The Penguin Book of Murder Mysteries.
About The Penguin Book of Murder Mysteries: For The Penguin Book of Murder Mysteries, writer and anthologist Michael Sims did not summon the usual suspects. He sought the unfamiliar, the unjustly forgotten, and little-known gems by writers from outside the genre. This historical tour of one of our most popular literary categories includes stories never before reprinted, features rebellious early “lady detectives,” and spotlights former stars of the crime field—Austrian novelist Auguste Groner and prolific American Geraldine Bonner among them. For tw...
2023-12-051h 01The Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 603-With Kevin HearneThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Kevin Hearne, author of A CURSE OF KRAKENS.
About A CURSE OF KRAKENS: Seeker and Sower
Pen Yas ben Min’s cousin was one of the legendary heroes of the wars against the giants until her untimely death. Pen has grown up in her famous cousin’s shadow, but when she’s given a quest to plant the seed of the magical Fourth Tree, she has a chance to step into the light—and usher in a new age for her country.
Fighter and Friend
Abhi’s life—and t...
2023-11-2148 min
Divorcing WellNavigating Through Parental Alienation With Tracy PoiznerIn this week’s episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with Tracy Poizner, a mentor and parenting coach for dads who are experiencing parental alienation. We discuss how dads can navigate this very difficult situation and how to bridge the gap between what your lawyer can do to help you and what you can do to help yourself. Tracy provides some fantastic advice for dads in this situation along with tips for communicating with your children. If you are an alienated father or are concerned that your ex may be trying to alienate you, you won’t want to miss...
2023-11-0735 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 601-With Alice BellThis week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Alice Bell, author of GRAVE EXPECTATIONS.
About GRAVE EXPECTATIONS: Almost-authentic medium Claire and her best friend, Sophie, agree to take on a seemingly simple job at a crumbling old manor in the English countryside: performing a seance for the family matriarch’s 80th birthday. The pair have been friends since before Sophie went missing when they were seventeen. Everyone else is convinced Sophie simply ran away, but Claire knows the truth. Claire knows Sophie was murdered because Sophie has been haunting her ever since.
Despite this traumatic past, Claire an...
2023-10-3152 minThe Functional Nerds PodcastEpisode 599-Just Us and Elastic PrinciplesThis week, Patrick and Tracy are talking about many things, including but not limited to: the rise of AI, students believing AI helps them, protecting creators, elastic principles, the excuses we make to support the bad thing that makes our lives easier, the convenience of the big box seller versus the mom and pop shop, moral justifications, game and hobby shops versus Amazon, The Office, the almighty AI-driven algorithms, social media and the great migration away from the channel formerly known as Twitter, the sense of online community, personal moral high ground versus connecting with your audience on their...
2023-10-1749 min
Meadow PodcastNervous System Mastery | Jonny Miller | The Tracy Townsend, MD Podcast | Ep 7Welcome 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...
2023-08-231h 23
Meadow PodcastAuthentic Expression, Resilience, & Healing Burnout | Dr. DaeEss 1Drea Pennington Wasio | Ep 6Welcome 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 artist and medical scientist, emerging stronger, wiser, and more attuned with her Authentic Self.The narrative of her own life, colored by deep introspection and se...
2023-08-081h 03
True Crime RecapsA Facebook Feud Turned DeadlyIn this video, we delve into the tragic case of Billy Payne and Billie-Jean Hayworth, a young couple from Mountain City, Tennessee, whose love story ended in a brutal and senseless murder. The story takes an unexpected twist when we uncover a Facebook feud that involved Jenelle Potter, the daughter of a retired marine and his wife, who moved to Mountain City to enjoy a simpler life. Jenelle's online life spiraled out of control when she met Billy Payne's sister, Tracy, and her brother, Jamie Curd. Her jealousy and manipulation led to a deadly confrontation that shook the small...
2023-07-1217 min
Meadow PodcastMulti-Dimensional Healing: Kambo, Fasting, & Meditation with Satya Lights | Ep 4Welcome 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 of tools and practices that facilitate healing on both the individual and collective levels. She weaves together many different modalities in her ho...
2023-05-101h 05Meadow PodcastThe Drama of the Gifted Child with Dr. Amy Fan | The Tracy Townsend, MD Podcast | Ep 3Welcome 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 Kinder, the first digital pediatric clinic to directly provide care to families. She also just launched her very first app in...
2023-04-2658 minMeadow PodcastGrief, Leaps of Faith, and Rebirth with Rebecca Feder | The Tracy Townsend, MD Podcast | Ep 2Hello 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 healing path for several years now, and has gone especially deep in the past two years after receiving a life altering health diagnosis, leaving her job...
2023-04-141h 08Meadow PodcastMotherhood and Medicine with Dr. Amy Conrad | The Tracy Townsend, MD PodcastI'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 podcast, we talk about - how becoming a mother has affected the way we practice medicine- charting alternative timelines and career path...
2023-04-041h 03
You‘re Not Alone with TownsendParkinson’s DiseaseAt 35, Jason Tracy received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s. He now has dedicated his time to sharing his journey, story, and positivity with others. This one is too good to miss!
*These weekly interviews address a variety of topics ranging from OCD to eating disorders. The end goal of these chats is to bring important conversations to the table to help increase awareness, spread love, and encourage people feel less alone.
*Interested in helping this project continue? Message, email, or join Patreon to be a part of the family.
TOWNSEND INFO:
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2023-03-2026 min
On RenewalThe Mystical in the Mundane with Tracy TownsendDr. Tracy Townsend joins to discuss her experiences with psychedelics as a tool for transformation and healing. She explains why she is leaving a career as an orthopedic surgeon to launch, Eleusia Health, a start-up focused on psychedelic medicine and holistic care. We cover the use cases and potential impact of psychedelics, especially when incorporated with modalities like meditation and breathwork. Tracy share’s her perspective on topics like conscious experience as a controlled hallucination, the illusion of separation, and being in “right relationship” to life.Connect with Tracy: Twitter: @tracyktownsendSite: tracytownsendmd.com
2023-01-271h 07
Impact FarmingExpert's Corner 17: "Don't Miss The Special GrainFox Harvest Report" w/Neil TownsendIn this week's Expert Corner segment, Tracy speaks to Neil Townsend, Chief Market Analyst with FarmLink Marketing Solutions and GrainFox. In this episode, Tracy and Neil discuss: Last week's annual harvest event titled "From Bin to Bank: Harvest & Market Insights from the Experts." Neil shares the highlights of the event, the speakers, and the topics covered. Did you miss the event? If so, FarmLink has kindly published the webinar for public viewing. Please see the resource section below for the special access link. On the heels of the event, FarmLink and GrainFox are also excited to...
2022-10-2024 min
Impact FarmingExpert's Corner 16: "Market Update & What to Expect from the Upcoming 2022 GrainFox Harvest Event!" w/Neil TownsendIn this week's segment, Tracy speaks to Neil Townsend, Chief Market Analyst with FarmLink Marketing Solutions and GrainFox. As we are nearing the end of the year… we are reflecting on so much that has happened globally in the last 9 months are so. and how those global events are affecting producers. In this segment, Tracy and Neil chat about: Neil shares a market update as of the end of September and the beginning of October. Tracy asks Neil about four hot topics on all producers' minds right now. What is happening with foreign exchange ri...
2022-10-0421 min
Impact FarmingExpert's Corner 15: "From Bin to Bank: Harvest & Market Insights from the Expert's." w/Neil TownsendIn this week's segment, Tracy speaks to Neil Townsend, Chief Market Analyst with FarmLink Marketing Solutions and GrainFox. It's been quite the year so far so we are excited to have Neil on the show for this timely episode talking about all things grain marketing 2022. In this segment, Tracy and Neil chat about: 2022 in a nutshell. It's been quite a year so far, and there continue to be more and more factors affecting the grain markets, prices, and producers' grain marketing decisions. What's new and exciting at FarmLink & GrainFox and how they are growing...
2022-09-2018 min
Good Life StoriesReinventing Yourself Can Be a Good Thing with Wenda ZonnefeldWenda Zonnefeld joins me for this episode to chat about some of her experiences as a musician, composer, inventor, and instrument repair expert. Wenda creates music that makes you feel and she says even her dreams have music!
For several years, Wenda had a little shop where she repaired and rebuilt musical instruments. Some of her past clients were Phil Woods, Bud Shank, Pete Christlieb, Bill Ramsay, Nick Brignola. She also repaired emergencies at the Bud Shank Jazz Clinic in Port Townsend and during our conversation she shares some of her stories from her time there.
Thanks so much for...
2022-06-1434 min
Impact FarmingExpert's Corner 12: "Before You Grow – Market Insights from the Experts" w/Neil TownsendIn today's segment of Expert's Corner, Tracy speaks to Neil Townsend about their upcoming pre-seeding event titled: "Before You Grow – Market Insights from the Experts." In this segment, Tracy and Neil speak about: Their upcoming event is being held on Wednesday, April 6th. The event offers producers a full hour of market analysis, outlook, price opinions, geopolitical insights, and a live question & answer period – all information producers will need to start the season off with confidence. With so many variables at play, Tracy asks Neil some questions about marketing under conditions of uncertainty, and Neil answers and...
2022-04-0518 min
Divorcing WellDads and Coparenting With Tracy PoiznerIn this week’s episode of Divorcing Well, I am joined by Tracy Poizner, a parenting coach, who works exclusively with divorced dads. We discuss some of the challenges faced by dads, particularly in cases involving high conflict or parental alienation. Tracy provides some great advice on how dads an achieve success and satisfaction in their family life and make the highest possible impact in their child’s world.
To contact Tracy:
Website: https://undeletabledad.com/
Email: tracy@undeletabledad.com
2021-12-0835 min
Impact FarmingExpert's Corner 05: "Three Key Pillars of Forming a Price Opinion" w/Neil TownsendIn this week's Expert Corner segment, Tracy speaks to Neil Townsend about the "Three Key Pillars of Forming a Price Opinion." Neil is FarmLink's Chief Market Analyst, and in this segment, we pull back the curtain and discuss the three pillars of forming a price opinion. They discuss: The sheer amount of market data can be overwhelming for producers to wade through and how this is precisely where market analysts and grain marketing companies come in. They discuss market psychology and the impact this has on pricing. What about pricing on crops such as l...
2021-11-2323 min
OptophobiaS4Ep2 | MISSING: Tracy + Judds Nelson, Apatow and Judy (R.I.P.)Dan Hammer, a community theater actor from upstate New York who told the harrowing tale of his fiancee Tracy's mysterious disappearance in Season 1, has decided to try and remake "Relentless" in a way that "feels more real" by filming it entirely in his mother's house, basement and backyard. ***Credits:Reaves McElveen played Dan Hammer. Reaves performs with his improv teams NIXON and Colossus at various improv theaters in DC.Jamal Newman played Jeffrey Dalmer. Jamal performs with Lena Dunham and NIXON. You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @hell0...
2021-01-1835 min
Myelin & MelaninBONUS|Connecting the Black MS Community to Research -- feat. Tracy A. ToddToday we are joined by author, advocate, and fellow MSer Tracy A. Todd. Tracy shares info with us about her forthcoming app -- BAAMS. Tracy A. Todd describes herself as an author, artist, and advocate for MS. Diagnosed with MS in 2002, Tracy has overcome neurological challenges since adolescence and has been fighting back ever since. The local NMSS chapter regards Tracy as an MS Ambassador, and a video for the newly diagnosed produced by the MSAA features her as a presenter. Tracy served as a facilitator for the SF Bay Area African Americans with MS S...
2020-08-1200 min
Crazy WisdomWhat is the intersection of healthcare, technology, and mindfulness? - Tracy Townsend (MD)Tracy and I talk about the founding of modern American healthcare training, mindfulness, technology, and a lot more. I found Tracy via Twitter where I highly recommend you follow her cause she is saying some things that need to be said. https://twitter.com/tracyktownsend
2020-01-1359 min
Explore Your Day With A Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook.The Fall by Tracy TownsendPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/189095to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Fall
Series: Thieves of Fate, Book 2
Author: Tracy Townsend
Narrator: Alyssa Bresnahan
Format: mp3
Length: 19 hrs and 57 mins
Release date: 06-11-19
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 9 ratings
Genres: Gaslamp
Publisher's Summary:
An apothecary clerk and her ex-mercenary allies travel across the world to discover a computing engine that leads to secrets she wasn't meant to know - secrets that could destroy humanity.
2019-06-117h 57
Begin Into A Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook On The Go.The Nine by Tracy TownsendPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/189097to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Nine
Series: Thieves of Fate, Book 1
Author: Tracy Townsend
Narrator: Alyssa Bresnaham
Format: mp3
Length: 14 hrs and 58 mins
Release date: 11-14-17
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 28 ratings
Genres: Gaslamp
Publisher's Summary:
2017-11-142h 58