Amy Charlesworth: Healing Veterans and First Responders with Psilocybin
Amy Charlesworth spent 16 years in the Army before she found herself suicidal, having exhausted every conventional treatment the VA system had to offer. A single retreat experience with psilocybin changed that trajectory, and she's spent the years since as a licensed Oregon facilitator whose practice centers on veterans and first responders.
Amy and Sam Chapman break down her 12-week program of preparation, journey, and integration, all before tackling a difficult question: what do you tell someone who's suicidal and wants this therapy, when regulations often treat that population as too high-risk to serve? The episode closes with concrete ways to get involved, from Oregon's public comment sessions to meeting with your own legislator.
About the Guest
Amy Charlesworth is a 16-year Army veteran and an Oregon-licensed psilocybin facilitator whose practice is centered on serving military veterans and first responders, with a growing focus on end-of-life care. She is an official facilitator with Oregon Health & Science University's ongoing research into treatment efficacy over time, and she serves on Oregon's Rules Advisory Committee for the psilocybin program.
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