In 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, psychedelics)
• Bill Gates (Microsoft, antitrust reflections)
• Elon Musk (entrepreneur, political influence)
• Mitt Romney (healthcare reforms in Massachusetts)

Althea - Psychedelic Care Navigation
https://withalthea.com/

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In 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 us

Whether you’re preparing for psychedelic therapy, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand this growing field better, this conversation will give you practical insights and guidance.

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In 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 grounded as a couple while serving others through Meadow Medicine.

📚 Books & Thinkers Referenced
The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga
Carl Rogers (psychologist, on active listening)
John & Julie Gottman (Gottman Institute, on predictors of divorce)

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