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Franklin County's new 2025 Health Map is here, offering an updated look at the region's biggest health challenges—and signs of progress. What do the latest numbers tell us about healthcare access, infant mortality, adverse childhood experiences, and more? Featuring: Joe Mazzola, Franklin County Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika W. Roberts, Health Commissioner, Columbus Public Health Dr. Andrew Thomas, Chief Clinical Officer, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center The host is Tracy Townsend, Medical Correspondent and Anchor, 10TV News This Morning. The presenting sponsors of CMC's long-running Optimal Health Series are Nationwide Children's Hospital, OhioHealth, and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. This forum was sponsored by Mount Carmel Health System, Cardinal Health, and Ian Alexander Photography.  The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was also supported by The Ellis. This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus' historic Italian Village on June 18, 2025.

My 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 the event here: https://shannonbrownhealingarts.com/martin

In 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 psychedelic experiences. Dr. Townsend also explores emerging research on psychedelics for autoimmune conditions and shares her hopes for policy changes that could expand access to these powerful healing modalities. Dr. Tracy Townsend is a Harvard trained medical doctor, licensed psilocybin facilitator, and vitality coach. She has an undergraduate degree in biochemistry, as well as a medical degree, both from the University of Virginia. She completed orthopedic surgical training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA and a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Boston Children's Hospital of Harvard University. She is a graduate of the Innertrek Psilocybin Facilitator training program. After personally experiencing transformative healing with psychedelic medicines, Tracy went on to become the Co-Founder and CEO of Project Circle, a legal psilocybin service center and practice based in Portland, Oregon. Highlights: From surgeon to psychedelic facilitator: Tracy's journey The parallels between surgery and psychedelic "mind surgery" Navigating Oregon's legal psilocybin framework Addressing necessary regulatory improvements Psychedelics and psychiatric medications The mind-body connection in autoimmune healing Hope for psychedelic policy under new HHS leadership

I 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 episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.This episode is brought to you by Saks.com, Deinde, Pilot Pen G2 Boost, IQBAR, and Meta. Find gifts guaranteed to bring joy to every hard-to-shop-for person this season at saks.comDeinde's offering 20 percent off this Black Friday but With Whit listeners can get 25% off at Deinde.com.The power is in your hands with G2 Boost. Hues to Power You. Shop the NEW G2 Boost Collection exclusively on Amazon.IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, just text WHIT to 64000.Instagram Teen Accounts were built to give parents peace of mind. Instagram Teen Accounts will limit who can contact teens and the content they see, and help ensure teens' time on the app is well spent.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a recording of special meetup featuring members of the Second Act Fit Pros community discussing their use of social media for business. Guest speakers Carlos Reyes, Tracy Townsend, David Leopold, Patricia Linderman, and Dan Tatton share how they utilize different platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn to connect with clients over 50. The conversation explores various strategies, from using social media for community building to leveraging email newsletters and experimenting with YouTube shorts. There is an emphasizes on the importance of authenticity and adaptability in marketing. Links to the podcast guests episodes and the social media accounts they use: Carlos Reyes: Podcast episode Facebook Group: Ageless Performers Forever Traci Townsend: Podcast episode Instagram: @fitnesswithtraci Patricia Linderman: Podcast episode Fierce After 45 YouTube channel David Leopold: Podcast episode Chi Flow Studios YouTube Channel Dan Tatton: Podcast episode LinkedIn Connect with Second Act Fit Pros www.secondactfitpros.com Sign up for the newsletter https://www.secondactfitpros.com/newsletter

A-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 anxiety and depression in patients with life-threatening cancer: a randomized controlled trialSingle-Dose Psilocybin Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder A Randomized Clinical Trialsign up for 1:1 COACHING with dr Sogolhttps://www.drsogol.com/join SOUL HOUR:  female physician COMMUNITY https://www.soulpreneurmd.com/SoulHourjoin SOULpreneurMD:  group BUSINESS coaching program for female physicianshttps://www.soulpreneurmd.com/courseTracy is an integrative physician, wellness coach, and licensed psilocybin facilitator based in Portland, OR. After spending her childhood in East Asia as part of a multiracial military family, she went on to obtain an undergraduate degree in biochemistry, as well as a medical degree, both from the University of Virginia. She completed orthopedic surgical training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA and a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Boston Children's Hospital of Harvard University. She is a graduate of the Innertrek Psilocybin Facilitator training program. After experiencing the transformative power of ayahuasca, psilocybin, and other psychedelics for her own healing, Tracy felt called to dedicate herself to the integration of these medicines into modern society. She believes in the innate intelligence of the human body, as well as the power of healing with Mother Nature and within community. She offers one-on-one psilocybin facilitation and coaching to physicians and surgeons, as well as monthly women's group ceremonies. Her work can be explored at her website: www.eleusiahealth.com. 

This forum is part of CMC's Optimal Health Series. Columbus may still be working toward an overall identity as a city, but leaders in healthcare have already put the region on the globe as a worldwide hub for health. Central Ohio is now home to four major hospital systems and a growing number of global leaders in therapeutics and medical technology. With the new heads of The Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center and Cardinal Health, we dive into a conversation on what the future holds for advanced healthcare in Central Ohio and around the world.  Featuring: Jason Hollar, Chief Executive Officer, Cardinal Health John Warner, MD, Chief Executive Officer, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Executive Vice President, Ohio State  The host is Tracy Townsend, Anchor & Medical Correspondent, WBNS-10TV The presenting sponsors of CMC's Optimal Health Series are The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and OhioHealth. The sponsors of this forum were The United Way of Central Ohio, Cardinal Health, Ohio Life Sciences, and The Columbus Partnership. This forum was supported by The Ellis. The livestream presenting sponsor was The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation. The livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus, Ohio's historic Italian Village on March 20, 2024. 

00:00 Show Open / U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio). 6:00 Vicki Gregg, Clinic Manager for Remote Area Medical (RAM), a Tennessee-based non-profit organization that will operate a free pop-up medical, vision and dental clinic at East High School in Columbus on Sept. 23 & 24. 21:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about economic development in Central Ohio; and a move by U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) to ban mask mandates. 49:00 Dr. Gregg Sylvester, Chief Health Officer for CSL Seqirus, which makes flu vaccines.

00:00 Show Open / Sammi Lawrence, an attorney with the Freedom From Religion Foundation. 23:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information on a battle over the language that will appear on the November ballot when Ohioans consider an abortion rights amendment; the billions of dollars in developments going on in Central Ohio; and school absentee rates and what is being done to improve them. 45:00 Vicki Gregg, Clinic Manager for Remote Area Medical (RAM), a Tennessee-based non-profit organization that will operate a free pop-up medical, vision and dental clinic at East High School in Columbus on Sept. 23 & 24.

00:00 Show Open / Rea Hederman, Executive Director of the Economic Research Center and Vice President of Policy at The Buckeye Institute, discusses tax and educational aspects of Ohio's new two-year budget. 16:30 Hannah Halbert, Executive Director of Policy Matters Ohio, discusses tax and educational aspects of Ohio's new two-year budget. 33:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend talks with the new superintendent of Columbus City Schools; presents information about Ohio's teacher shortage; and Kevin Landers has a segment about a Central Ohio school district that is arming staff members to provide another layer of security.

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Ariana Hoet, Executive Clinical Director of the On Our Sleeves Movement for Children's Mental Health at Nationwide Children's Hospital. 20:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend looks back at the special election earlier this month, as well as ahead to the abortion rights issue to be decided by Ohioans in November. 46:30 Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, Director of the Ohio Department of Health, discusses the upcoming fall season and the expected uptick in cases of Covid-19, influenza and RSV. 52:30 Sonya Thesing, Executive Director of Huckleberry House, which shelters and homeless youth in Columbus.

00:00 Show Open / Alan Shaw, CEO of Norfolk Southern, discusses the train derailment that happened six months ago in East Palestine. 15:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information on the abortion rights and recreational marijuana issues that Ohioans will decide on the November ballot; the Period Project at Ohio State University which helps women to afford menstruation products; and a move to make adult changing tables more available in public places. 43:00 Nate Toops, Director of Community Engagement and Advocacy at Directions for Youth & Families in Columbus, discusses kids and resiliency.

00:00 Show Open / Portions of a news conference held Thursday in front of the Ohio Statehouse by Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and others addressing gun regulations. 19:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents various topics, including the August special election; legislation at the Statehouse to restrict drag queen performances; and the controversy over Greyhound's new bus station on the west side of Columbus. 45:00 U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) discusses various issues. 50:00 Dr. Clinton Wright with the National Institutes of Health discusses a study of those with long COVID.

00:00 Show Open / Hannah Halbert, Executive Director of Policy Matters Ohio, discusses Ohio's new two-year budget. 29:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action; the upcoming special election in August; and gun safety issues in Columbus. 53:00 Caitlin Wolcott, Director of Sponsorship & Events at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.

00:00 Show Open / Amy Knight, President of the Children's Hospital Association, discusses Family Advocacy Day, held this week in Washington . 10:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend provides an update on legislation being worked on at the Statehouse; a joint resolution to remove slavery from Ohio's Constitution as a punishment for crime; and the push to keep kids safe on social media platforms. 36:30 Christina Muryn, the Mayor of Findlay, discusses issues facing her city. 50:00 Lisa Hamilton, President and CEO of Annie E. Casey Foundation, discusses their annual Kids Count Data Book, which ranks the states on 16 key measures of child well-being.

00:00 Show Open / Kim Lauer, a coach with Special Olympics Ohio, and Ethan, a participating athlete, discuss the Summer Games, which will be held June 23-25 at Ohio State University. 13:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend talks with Ohio's two U.S. Senators about various topics; presents information about affordable housing; and looks at the recent air quality issues caused by wildfires in Canada. 42:30 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth & Families, discusses toxic work environments.

00:00 Show Open / Amy Pulles, President & CEO of Prevent Blindness, Ohio Affiliate 20:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend discusses the debt ceiling with Ohio's two U.S. Senators; Congressman Mike Carey (R-Columbus) talks about various legislation, including his proposal dealing with NIL in the college sports world; and Clay Gordon takes a look at where sports bets are being placed in Ohio. 50:00 Dr. K. L. Allen, Chancellor of Western Governors University Ohio.

The development of many American cities has been profoundly shaped by “redlining,” a process dating to the 1930s of deliberately dividing urban areas primarily by race. Once a federal policy, redlining produced maps determining which areas of a city were considered “safe” for investment and growth, and which were not, with red lines drawn around those areas deemed to be unsuitable for lending. Redlining was a widely practiced means of ensuring a racially segmented city and placed minorities at a severe disadvantage when trying to obtain banking or insurance services. The effects of the practice led to spiraling urban decay in redlined neighborhoods and are still highly evident in cities like Columbus. Today, the advent of community land trusts, more equitable property tax appraisal practices, and the growth of minority-owned banks are attempting to address the consequences of redlining. Join CMC as we look at the impact of redlining in Columbus and new efforts to heal its deep divisions. The speakers are: Jordan A. Miller, Jr., Chairman & CEO, Adelphi Bank Danielle Sydnor, CEO, Rise Together Innovation Institute Nicole Sutton, Black Heritage Special Collections Librarian, Columbus Metropolitan Library Monica Moran, Deputy Chief of Staff, Franklin County Auditor's Office The host is Tracy Townsend, Anchor, Wake Up CBUS and Face the State, WBNS 10TV This forum was sponsored by COTA, The United Way of Central Ohio, and The Robert Weiler Company, and was supported by the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. The livestream was presented by The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation and The Columbus Dispatch. It was recorded before a live audience in Columbus, Ohio on June 7, 2023. You can learn more about redlining in Columbus and how it has impacted Columbus' neighborhoods by visiting the “Undesign the Redline” interactive exhibit, on display in Columbus through December 31, 2023. Admission is free. Learn more: https://www.ywcacolumbus.org/get-involved/attend-an-event/aanda/undesign-the-redline-exhibit/

00:00 Show Open / Jesse Ghiorzi, Marketing Director for the Greater Columbus Sports Commission. 23:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Angela An presents information about help for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury; Tracy Townsend talks with Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant; and Angela visits a huge Asian Garden in Knox County. 48:30 Dr. Griffin Rodgers, Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, discusses kidney disease.

00:00 Show Open / Portions of the State of Ohio's Memorial Day Observance, held Friday at the Ohio Statehouse. 11:00 Dr. Nadine Gracia, President & CEO of Trust For America's Health, discusses the organization's annual “Pain in the Nation” report. 20:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS-10TV, Tracy Townsend talks about the special election coming in August; the changes happening to the northeast of Columbus where Intel is building its computer chip facilities; and a continuation from last week's report on the teacher shortage America is facing. 45:00 Michael Stinziano, Franklin County's Auditor, discusses property taxes and property reappraisals that are now taking place.

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Jenny Tsai with the Cleveland Clinic discusses symptoms and treatment of stroke. 09:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend takes a look at the special election to be held in August; talks to the new CEO of the OSU Wexner Medical Center; and presents an in-depth look at the teacher shortage. 35:00 Dr. Brian Santin, President of the Ohio State Medical Association, discusses efforts being made to help healthcare workers in the state who are dealing with stress, burnout, and depression.

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Whitney Raglin Bignall, Associate Clinical Director for ‘On Our Sleeves' at Nationwide Children's Hospital, discusses concerns about social media use by kids. 16:00 Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, Director of the Ohio Department of Health, discusses the end of the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency. 25:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend looks at some of this month's election results; Google's expansion of data centers in Central Ohio; and an effort to end bullying at Logan High School in Hocking County. 51:00 Carole Johnson, Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, discusses help available for pregnant women and young mothers who are suffering from depression or anxiety.

00:00 Show Open / Lisa Courtice, President & CEO of the United Way of Central Ohio. 17:30 Governor Mike DeWine, speaking about Google's new investments in Central Ohio. 22:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about presidential politics; a group in Westerville helping war-torn Ukraine; and more. 49:00 Alan Shaw, CEO of Norfolk Southern, discusses the train derailment in East Palestine.

00:00 Show Open / Michael Shields, Researcher with Policy Matters Ohio, discusses Ohio's minimum wage. 26:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend provides an update on the East Palestine train derailment; efforts to curb violence in Columbus; and a look at where all that revenue is going that the state is receiving from sports betting. 56:00 Courtesy of 10-TV, a feature on Columbus television legend Fritz The Nite Owl.

00:00 Show Open / Sonya Thesing, Executive Director of Huckleberry House, which shelters and helps homeless youth in Columbus. 14:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend gets reaction from Ohio leaders about the indictment of former President Donald Trump; she'll also provide information on Ohio's new voter I-D and distracted driving laws; and talks with Governor Mike DeWine about the importance of childhood literacy programs. 42:00 Danielle Falconer, Area Vice President and Director of Donor Services at Versiti Blood Center of Ohio. 48:30 John Grey of Ashville, Ohio, who received a heart transplant at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in October of 2020.

00:00 Show Open / Governor Mike DeWine, from a news conference this week, discussing Ohio's new distracted driving law. 5:00 Leah Fullenkamp, who lost her husband in a distracted driving accident in 2018. 12:30 Matt MacLaren, Director of “Ohio. Find it Here,” discusses Ohio's hiking trails, kayaking opportunities and more. 25:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend talks with Governor Mike DeWine about rail safety; she'll also provide information about colorectal cancer and an effort to end the death penalty in Ohio. 52:00 Steven Shields, a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Medina, discusses the importance of having an emergency fund.

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Douglas Scharre, Director of Cognitive Neurology at Ohio State University. 22:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend talks with Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and Rena Shak, the newly-appointed Director of the city's Office of Violence Prevention; there's also information about train safety; and an effort to make automated external defibrillators more available. 49:00 Athens Mayor Steve Patterson discusses issues his city is facing.

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO of Trust For America's Health, discusses the role of public health agencies in Ohio and the nation. 13:00 Andrew Ginther, Mayor of Columbus, discussing crime and policing in his State of the City address. 20:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend looks back at the last three years since the onset of the pandemic, from health care to education, and the business world. 51:00 Jennifer Pipa, Vice President of Disaster Programs for the America Red Cross.

00:00 Show Open / Susan Choe, Executive Director of Ohio Legal Help. 17:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend has information about train safety, plans to expand AMTRAK in Ohio, and the conviction of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder in his racketeering trial. 46:00 Derek Longmeijer, Executive Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio.

00:00 Show Open / Michael Stinziano, Franklin County Auditor, discusses the reappraisal of properties, which is wrapping up in Franklin County, and its impact on property taxes. 17:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about the ongoing concerns over the toxic train derailment in East Palestine; an effort to make defibrillators more readily available at businesses, schools and other locations; and the growing need for childcare availability and support as central Ohio's workforce grow. 46:30 Sarah Townes with Experience Columbus discusses local events and attractions.

00:00 Show Open / Joree Novotny, Chief of Staff for the Ohio Association of Foodbanks, discusses the change in monthly SNAP benefits that is happening. 20:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend has lots of information about the situation in East Palestine and efforts to improve train safety; the effort to put an amendment on the statewide ballot in November to ensure access to abortions in Ohio; and a new bill at the Statehouse that would ban gender-affirming care for minors in Ohio, including surgery, hormone medication and puberty blockers. 44:30 Dom Tiberi, 10-TV sports anchor, discusses the changes that have occurred in college football and his personal mission to end distracted driving.

00:00 Show Open / Guillermo Bervejillo, a Senior Fellow with Policy Matters Ohio, discusses state tax policy and proposed changes. 25:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend takes a closer look at the train derailment in East Palestine; the story of a northwest Ohio woman's triumphant win over an opioid addiction; and Richard Solomon profiles black opera singer Justin Swain of Columbus. 49:30 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth & Families, talks about the increasing number of young men who are checking out from society.

00:00 Show Open / Sarah Townes, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer for Experience Columbus. 11:00 Linda Logan, President and CEO of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission. 23:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend gets reaction from Ohio lawmakers to President Biden's State of the Union Address, and presents some fact-checking on his comments, as well as on the rebuttal from Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas; and she'll speak with Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted about his plan to require parental permission for kids to join certain social media platforms. 48:30 Dr. Griffin Rodgers, Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, discusses kidney disease.

00:00 Show Open /Dorcas Taylor Jones, Communications Manager for the Columbus Metropolitan Library, discusses Black History Month programming. 12:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend takes a look at Governor Mike DeWine's State of the State address; efforts by local schools to increase security; and changes coming for voters in the May Primary Election. 40:00 Derek Longmeier, Executive Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, discusses sports betting.

00:00 Show Open / John Barker, President & CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association. 23:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents topics that include the ongoing corruption trial of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder; the settlement reached between Bowling Green State University and the parents of hazing victim, Stone Foltz; and Ohio's new Voter I-D law. 48:30 Dr. Patrice Desvigne-Nickens, Medical Officer with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, discusses American Heart Month.

00:00 Show Open / Sarah McQuaide, Manager of Communications and Marketing for the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. 12:00 Haley Melcher, Manager of Partnerships and Events for Special Olympics Ohio 22:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about the Larry Householder racketeering trial now underway; concerns about Ohio's new voter I-D law; and a proposal at the Statehouse that would put much of the Ohio Board of Education's power into a newly created office led by someone appointed by the governor. 50:00 Matt MacLaren, Director of Ohio - Find It Here.

Dr. 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.comConnect with Sam: Twitter: @sc_sagerWriting: onrenewal.substack.comJoin Sam's newsletter on Intuitive Fitness here: intuitivefitness.substack.comIf you have any questions, feedback, or ideas on the podcast, please email us at onrenewal@substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onrenewal.substack.com

00:00 Show Open / Jeff Pullin, Public & Media Relations Manager for COTA 22:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend takes a look at the new session of Congress getting underway, Ohio's new voter I-D law, and efforts to increase the number of teachers in Ohio. 47:00 Tito Brown, the Mayor of Youngstown, discusses his participation in this week's U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C.

00:00 Show Open / U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) 08:30 Dr. Charlotte Pratt, Deputy Branch Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. 18:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information on a number of topics, including Ohio's infrastructure problems; a local mother on a mission to have portable defibrillators available to young athletes; sports betting; and distracted driving. 43:30 Stephanie Hightower, President and CEO of the Columbus Urban League.

00:00 Show Open / Derek Longmeier, Executive Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio. 21:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBN 10-TV, Tracy Townsend takes a look back at some of the big stories making news in Ohio in 2022, and talks to political analysts about what to expect this year; and she'll present a segment about how bars, restaurants, and this radio station are adapting to the legalization of sports betting in Ohio. 47:00 Portions of a news conference held by Governor Mike DeWine to announce that he had signed a bill to make distracted driving a primary offense in Ohio. Comments are also included from 10-TV sports anchor Dom Tiberi, whose daughter, Maria, was killed in a distracted driving accident, and Ohio State Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Charles Jones.

00:00 Show Open / Aimee Shadwick, Director of RecoveryOhio, an agency formed to address mental health and addiction. 21:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend covers a number of topics, including U.S. Senator Rob Portman's farewell speech as he wraps up his career in public office; legislation that passed in the final days of voting at the Ohio Statehouse, measures approved by Columbus City Council, including gun and tobacco regulations; and a visit with Columbus City Council member Elizabeth Brown, who is leaving to become CEO of the Columbus YWCA. 43:30 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth & Families, discusses the holiday blues and concerns about the influence social media has on people.

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Brian Santin, President of the Ohio State Medical Association, discusses efforts being made to help healthcare workers in the state who are dealing with stress, burnout and depression. 30:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about the passage of a measure in Washington known as "The Respect For Marriage Act"; concerns over Cincinnati-based Kroger's plan to merge with Albertsons; and Tracy dives into the contents of a number of bills at the Ohio Statehouse being considered before lawmakers wrap up the 134th General Assembly.

00:00 Show Open / Betsy Pandora, Executive Director of the Short North Alliance. 9:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about the growing measles outbreak in Central Ohio; an effort to make it harder to put constitutional amendments up for a statewide vote; and problems that troubled Ohio kids are encountering when being sent to out-of-state behavioral treatment facilities. 34:30 Kevin Finn, Founding President and CEO of a Cincinnati organization called Strategies to End Homelessness. 49:00 Rick Birt, President and CEO of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions).

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Aaron Wilson, a family physician in Fredericktown (Knox County), discusses Medicare and the importance of taking advantage of the current open enrollment period for seniors. 14:00 Gregory Price, Preventions Program Manager for Equitas Health, discusses an event coming up at the Columbus Museum of Art on World AIDS Day (Thursday, Dec. 1st). 23:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend provides information on a number of bills at the Ohio Statehouse being considered as the lame duck session wraps up; the recent "swatting" incidents in Ohio and nationwide, which involve prank calls telling of an active shooter situation; and an update on AEP's response to the massive, intentional outage that the utility enacted in the Columbus area this past summer following severe weather. 50:00 Lee Anne Adams, Senior VP of National Initiatives for NeighborWorks America, discusses affordable housing and the anxiety that many Americans have about home-buying.

00:00 Show Open / Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin discusses issues the city is dealing with as he attends the annual summit held by the National League of Cities. 12:00 Kimberly Schwind, Director of Public Affairs for AAA Ohio Auto Club, discusses Thanksgiving travel. 22:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend recaps the election, with comments from some of the winners of statewide office races; the impact of Ohio's two statewide issues passing; and some local school leaders react to seeing funding issues get approved in their districts. 45:30 Ken Klouda, Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau at the Division of State Fire Marshal.

00:00 Show Open / Judy Mobley, CEO of the Children's Hunger Alliance. 17:00 Dr. Douglas Scharre, Director of the Center for Cognitive and Memory Disorders, relays information about a clinical trial at OSU for people with mild memory loss. 31:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about the ongoing State Board of Education discussions on Title IX changes and efforts by the City of Columbus to pass additional gun safety measures. 44:00 Jessica McIntyre, a state trooper and recruiter for the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

00:00 Show Open / Nick Jones, Vice President of Community Wellness at Nationwide Children's Hospital, discusses the "Healthy Neighbors Healthy Families" initiative. 24:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about Ohio's U.S. Senate race, to be decided on Tuesday; the impact that abortion rights could have on the election; the effort to regulate flavored tobacco products in Columbus; and the concerns that employees of the state's juvenile lock-up facilities have over safety. 46:30 Adero Robinson (Executive Director) and Kendra Penn (Community Partnership Manager) with City Year Columbus - an AmeriCorps-related non-profit that employs youth and young adults in Columbus.

Chances are, heritage tourism is again bringing travel dollars to your part of Ohio. The National Trust for Historic Preservation defines cultural heritage tourism as “traveling to experience the places, artifacts, and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present.” Places like these abound in the Buckeye State, with more than 58 historic sites and museums supported by the Columbus-based Ohio History Connection. There's more than just preserving the past at stake: a past study by the Travel Industry Association shows that heritage travelers stay longer at their destinations and spend more money there than other types of travelers.   This CMC forum digs into the impact of heritage tourism in Ohio. The panelists are:  Megan Wood, Executive Director and CEO, The Ohio History Connection  Napoleon Bell, Co-Founder, The Heritage Tours   The host is Tracy Townsend, News Anchor, WBNS-10TV    The forum partner was WBNS-10TV.   This forum was recorded live at The Boat House in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.  

The Goddess archetype is a triad: Maiden, Mother and Crone or Wisewoman.  In this episode, experience the renewal of the Maiden and her special energy and spark, as well as her innocence and ability to believe and imagine.Special thanks to my talented nieces, Eva Black and Dakota Hines for assisting with this piece!www.thecore.space"WOW Dale …SOOO beautiful , inspiring and uplifting!This very special storytelling art-piece about the real Maiden living within all of us, is absolutely amazing … you have such a deep gift of female wisdom!  Thank you for sharing it with us ❤️  I feel so much stronger about myself and about what I have to offer than I did before I listened to your podcast!!"Tracy Townsend

Dr. Tracy K Townsend is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, and one of Dr. Amy's oldest friends. In this episode, Dr. Townsend shares her journey as a mom to toddler Leo, whom she gave birth to merely weeks before starting her pediatric orthopedic is surgery fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital. This wide ranging conversation touches on motherhood for the modern professional woman preparing for birth during a pandemic the healing power of meditation and growth for a young mother empowering the next generation of young women to advocate for a balanced life and so much more!Dr. Townsend is an alumnus of Khan Academy, and her Youtube channel can be found here. Aside from her surgical clinical interests, Dr. Townsend is passionate about mental health and integrated healing. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @tracyktownsend, and find out more about Dr. Townsend on her personal webpage at www.tracytownsendmd.com.~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, and the founder of Kinder Digital Pediatric Clinic. To learn more about getting personalized care for your child from your own pediatrician like Dr. Amy, visit Kinder's website for a free consultation, and find Kinder on Instagram @kinder.pediatrics.Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy for more tips and ideas, and to submit questions for future episodes.For a full transcript of this episode and to find out more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com