In 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 c...
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In 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 c...
The Problem with SSRIs (And How Psychedelics Work Differently) | Meadow Podcast
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3 months ago
The Problem with SSRIs (And How Psychedelics Work Differently) | Meadow Podcast
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.&...
Meadow Podcast
In 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 c...
