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Research, insights, and stories about psilocybin-assisted therapy from Dr. Tracy Townsend and the Meadow Medicine team.
End-of-Life Psilocybin: A Conversation with Michael Kelly
March 12, 2026
Michael Kelly shares his journey into end-of-life psilocybin facilitation and why sitting with someone facing death has become his calling.
Meet Our Facilitator: Nitai Aleksiewicz
March 11, 2026
A team spotlight on Nitai Aleksiewicz — his path to psilocybin facilitation, what makes a great facilitator, and how Meadow's physician-led model supports the work.
Psilocybin Preparation Masterclass | 6-Step Guide by Dr. Tracy Townsend
October 6, 2025
Prepare for a safe, transformative psilocybin experience with our 6-part masterclass covering physical, mental, emotional, and psycho-spiritual dimensions.
Psilocybin and Anxiety Clinical Study: Targeting the Default Mode Network for Anxiety
September 3, 2025
How psilocybin targets the brain's Default Mode Network to interrupt negative thought cycles and promote neuroplasticity for anxiety relief.
Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Shows Promising Long-Term Benefits for Treatment-Resistant Depression
September 3, 2025
Imperial College London research demonstrates sustained improvements in treatment-resistant depression up to six months after psilocybin-assisted therapy.
From Surgeon to Psilocybin: Dr. Tracy Townsend's Journey (featured on the With Whit Podcast)
September 3, 2025
Dr. Tracy Townsend shares her path from orthopedic surgery to founding Meadow Medicine and pioneering psilocybin-assisted therapy in Oregon.
Transforming Physician Burnout: The Healing Power of Psilocybin Therapy
March 11, 2019
How psilocybin therapy offers physicians a path to healing from burnout, reconnecting with empathy, curiosity, and professional purpose.
How Psychedelics Are Healing Trauma and Transforming Lives | Oprah with Michael Pollan
March 11, 2019
Key insights from Oprah's interview with Michael Pollan on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for depression, PTSD, and addiction.
Mind Surgery With Psilocybin: Dr. Tracy Townsend on the Third Wave Podcast with Paul Austin
March 11, 2019
Dr. Townsend discusses her surgical approach to psilocybin facilitation and the parallels between operating rooms and ceremony spaces.