About the MOTM

Age:
32
Location:
Arizona, USA
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
31
what are your childrens' ages?
8 months
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
1 miscarriage with my now husband 7 years ago 1 abortion with an ex boyfriend, I was in an abusive relationship at the time and he influenced me to get an abortion 1 happy healthy baby boy with my husband that was born in October of 2022. I was hoping for natural birth and ended up having to have a C-section.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How it truly saved my life with postpartum journey

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
three months or more
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
For healing sexual trauma Reconnecting to my feelings
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn’t microdose during pregnancy, tho I wish I did because I suffered from anxiety
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/A

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Because I had a traumatic birth that led to experiencing post partum anxiety, depression, and PTSD
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
A) I noticed a more heightened awareness. More patience with myself and my son. Less intrusive thoughts, an overall better outlook on life and motherhood. B) I didn’t notice anything different in my son. He’s generally a very happy baby
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
None at all to either me or baby

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I am much more calm, grounded. And patient when I microdose. I have more gratitude towards life and more empathy towards myself.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
N/A

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
If it’s possible for me, it is for you too.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely, thank you for doing this to spread the message. If only we focused on the natural path rather than prescribing harmful medications to new moms.

About the MOTM

Age:
28
Location:
Atlanta, GA USA
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
I’m on my third
how old were you when you gave birth?
23, 25, and next February 29
what are your childrens' ages?
3, 5
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
In motherhood, I was surprised at how much subtlety I was missing in my children. I could see the way her brain worked and how my energy (even unspoken) literally effected her thought patterns. I’m a better mother because of it, it was deeply impactful for my family,

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g, .2g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, whole, Honey + mushrooms
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Mostly intuitive,
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
First introduction was recreational, then over time my intention shifted to healing and growing and exploring consciousness. Mushrooms helped me wean off of pharmaceutical anti depressants,
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
To help me prepare for birth and keep my nervous system regulated
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
More calm, regulated nervous system, and helps prepare for birth in many ways

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To help me be a better parent, prevent postpartum depression, be more present as a mother, continued commitment to my healing
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
A.) Yes. I became more patient and intuitive in my motherhood. B.) not that I could notice, besides positive response to my shifted parenting
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
I had one larger dose experience when my son was 5 months old and personally it was too intense for me to have him with me while journeying so deep.

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Calm, patient, more tuned in and aware of their subtle patterns and emotional needs
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
In first trimester can increase nausea and physical discomfort. I personally don’t like to ingest until I’m well into the second trimester
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Happier, more connected, less tantrums

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Your intuition and stories from ancestors & elders will guide your discernment
would you recommend this path to other people?
For those who it calls to, yes absolutely

About the MOTM

Age:
30
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
I was 28 years old when I gave birth for the first time
what are your childrens' ages?
He is 2
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
2 miscarriages, I was having a hard time conceiving and could not carry past 9 weeks for years. It was very devastating and traumatic for me to endure but I pressed on because I wanted a baby so badly.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
I was surprised at how much it helped me and baby build a good bond even through crippling postpartum.

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas, whole, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Na
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I was told that it would help ease my anxiety of pregnancy and miscarriage. It did help and I stopped worrying about it and focused more on my mental and spiritual health
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I was curious of the outcome, I have heard that mothers who micro dose, their babies are usually highly advanced and carry to full term.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I was hardly sick, baby was super active and I had more energy and mental strength to push through a tough time.

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I was still on my mental and spiritual journey and suffering form postpartum
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
He was premature but highly advanced even then. He amazed and shocked the whole hospital staff being so small (4lbs) and so active. He held his head up at only 2 days old. Passed all of his new born tests at only 4 lbs. most babies his size and gestation would be in the nicu but he spent no time there and went home 3 days after being born so small. He is now the size of a 4 year old at 2. He’s highly intelligent and advanced for his age, reached all of his milestones very early. And is super loving and affectionate, very attentive and intuitive at 2.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
None

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I have severe anxiety and depression, adhd and I am autistic. My son has none of these problems himself, but it helped me cope with being a single mom and gaining more spiritual knowledge of parenthood. I am way more calmer and relaxed when micro dosing and a lot more active with my child.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
He is very physically and mentally advanced. He has good communication skills and is very sweet and loving to everyone around him.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Don’t be scared and if you are ask for advice and assistance on choosing what’s best for you! Always consult a doula or midwife you trust and respect!
would you recommend this path to other people?
I most definitely would a hundred times over

About the MOTM

Age:
29
Location:
AZ
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
mid dose (1-3 grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
26 & 29
what are your childrens' ages?
2.5 and currently 36 weeks pregnant with second
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.2g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
No protocol
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Didn’t get the opportunity to do that.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I haven’t yet but would love to experience that and feel called to it.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
No benefits noted for this pregnancy or my last because I haven’t consistently taken them but here and there.

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I had HORRIBLE depression, anxiety, and trauma going on during pregnancy but especially postpartum and I finally got the opportunity to take mushrooms at 6 months PP and I felt such a sense of relief and healing wash over me and clear my mind of the sludge I had. I felt lighter after and what ailed me before didn’t matter anymore.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Don’t have an answer for this because I haven’t experienced.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Same answer as previously stated

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Calmer, more patient, more empathetic, less distracted with my own head.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
N/A
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
N/A

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Mushrooms are incredibly powerful and healing and I recommend them to any mama but especially to ones who are truly suffering with anything mentally.
would you recommend this path to other people?
100 percent.

About the MOTM

Age:
36
Location:
California
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
36
what are your childrens' ages?
9 months
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
First one I miscarried at 13 weeks
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
Nothing because I have experience with plant medicine

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
one month
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Na
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Anxiety
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn't
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Postpartum depression that was resistant to prescription anti depressants
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
I didnt microdose during pregnancy
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
More present and calm
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Not sure

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
If you have mental illness this could help you in a gentle way
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes!

About the MOTM

Age:
37
Location:
California
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
36
what are your childrens' ages?
11 months
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
1
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How much it's helped me get rid of things (I tend to hoard and have for years)

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
one month
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g, .3g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuitive
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
To help me find clarity
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn't
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I didn't dose while pregnant out of fear of harm to fetus

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Postpartum depression and anxiety, anorexia, hoarding, past trauma
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes! Less anxiety, more flexibility
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Fatigue if I dose in the morning

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Patience, flexibility
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Resentments being brought to the surface
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
I don't dose my child

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
I wish I would have started right after giving birth rather than 10 months postpartum
would you recommend this path to other people?
Not my job to advise other people

About the MOTM

Age:
40
Location:
California
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
non-binary
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
31, 34
what are your childrens' ages?
6, 8
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How vulnerable it has made me, and how much I've processed and opened up to myself, my family, and others around me as a result of the mushrooms.

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g, .3g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, whole, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuitively
did you have any support with dosing?
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, only my own research, no support or research, mostly my own intuition
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
To tap into my pure essence and True Will, through conversations with my "little sisters" inside myself.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I did not ingest during pregnancy.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I did not dose during pregnancy, only after birth.

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To become a more attuned, less depressed and more in-my-body mom.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
N/a
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
N/a

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Being more present, calm, playful, and more easily tapped into a sense of wonder with my children and the world.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Sometimes being more tense on the come up, or sometimes needing space & not having it. Sometimes sensory overwhelm.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
They have only benefitted from me being a mushroom mama post pregnancy and breastfeeding. See answer above.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Even if you're worried about partaking during pregnancy, coming to mushrooms in your postpartum period can really help you get back into your body and into your beauty as a new or renewed mother. Mushrooms can help you come to your new self compassionately and with great joy,
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely!

About the MOTM

Age:
34
Location:
Canada
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
27, 33
what are your childrens' ages?
20months, and 7.5 years
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
Three things come to mind. First, is that it truly is a sub-perceptual experience and in no way negatively impacts the safety of myself or my children…microdosing during the postpartum period (and beyond) is very very gentle and simply enables me to rewire my thinking and feeling to a more positive and meaningful baseline than other interventions have previously engaged with in the past (e.g talk therapy). Second, I’ve found occasional use (sometimes even less than weekly) has a beneficial impact that can ripple for days/ weeks. One positive thought or experience increases my belief in myself to create another and so on. That making this choice has lead to a series of others that required a greater level of self trust. Finally, once I started speaking about it with those in my community of women, many feel as though this option (had they themselves explored it) may have helped them stay off of pharmaceuticals they thought were necessary and that they now fee dependant upon.

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
As needed (sometimes 0x/ week, and up to 4x per week)
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Before pregnancy and motherhood I utilized microdosing (and larger doses) very occasionally and more often in social circumstances such as music events or bonfire settings, it was through a recreational approach I was introduced to microdosing, but immediately sensed something much deeper was at work. I only began to explore a more intentional and spiritually connected aspects of mushrooms as medicine and later on.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I did not microdose during either pregnancy. Though I did ask for a sign whether this would serve me. It came loud and clear during my second postpartum experience. As an aside, My pregnancy experiences (particularly my second one) were very psychedelic in nature without support from fungi allies and was far beyond the intensity of what microdosing results in.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To stave off and ultimately reprogram anxious thinking. I, like so many women, have struggled to stay in the present moment and I felt I was robbing myself of precious time with my children. I was physically with them, but my mind and emotions were often consumed by self criticism or endless lists of to-dos. I have always had a deep aversion to conventional pharmaceuticals in most circumstances, and that was not a path I was willing to walk. I also wanted something that I could schedule on as as needed basis and did not want or feel the need for daily intervention. Ultimately, I chose to microdose in an attempt to rebuild/ renovate my though patterns. Specifically, To reset priorities and relax about things that ultimately don’t add to the quality of my life, or the lives of those in my family. As mother, I am the energetic epicentre of my family and if I am not feeling content, regulated, connected, or balanced, it is very difficult for anyone else to feel that way. Life is deeply wondrous, but one must get out of their own way in order to feel into the magical and miraculous nature of life. To stay rooted. To enhance connection to the present moment and to the wonder of aliveness. To enable the greatest possibility of allowing myself to be playful. To meet my children where they are rather than getting pulled into the torrent of the modern lifestyle which emphasizes productivity above all else. To stay connected with the sense that by being, I am enough (and just what my children need). Microdosing has made it possible for me to learn to shift lanes off of the neural superhighway of achievement focused life (which involves considerable anxiety and self doubt) and has enabled exploration of the tributaries off of that superhighway. Once I could take the exit ramps with the support of microdosing, I could more easefully arrive in radical presence with my children and in my life more broadly. Microdosing has helped repair my mothering instincts that were strategically injured by the over culture and has helped to deeply amplified my inner knowing and trust in my instincts. Dangerous stuff!
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
N/a
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Enhanced presence and enhanced patience. An ability to enter into play without distraction. Energy to do the things we love as less energy is wasted on spinning in worries about tasks or in the tasks themselves. Microdosing helps me to stay rooted. To enhance connection to the present moment and to the wonder of aliveness. To enable the greatest possibility of allowing myself to be playful. To meet my children where they are rather than getting pulled into the torrent of the modern lifestyle which emphasizes productivity above all else. To stay connected with the sense that by being, I am enough (and just what my children need). Microdosing has made it possible for me to learn to shift lanes off of the neural superhighway of achievement focused life (which involves considerable anxiety and self doubt) and has enabled exploration of the tributaries off of that superhighway. Once I could take the exit ramps with the support of microdosing, I could more easefully arrive in radical presence with my children and in my life more broadly. Microdosing has helped repair my mothering instincts that were strategically injured by the over culture and has helped to deeply amplified my inner knowing and trust in my instincts. Dangerous stuff!
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None. Not a single one.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Contentment. I see that my children trust in our connection. When I am microdosing more regularly we are all more at ease and able to take things in stride.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
In my experience, micro-dosing can be a beautiful self care ritual and the benefits are felt by the entire family.
would you recommend this path to other people?
If it calls to them, I absolutely would.

About the MOTM

Age:
27
Location:
Canadian— Based in Chiapas, Mexico
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
non-binary
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
22
what are your childrens' ages?
4.5
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How deep it would take me

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
three months or more
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.25g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuively led
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
N/a
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
N/a
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
n/a. I will a surely dose if I become pregnant again.

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I experienced a very traumatic birth, I gave birth entirely alone in the medical system and was scared into induction, very invasive medical care throughout that led to a c-section without my consent. I was called to work with mushrooms 1.5 years after my birth while in a deep process of healing my birth trauma, moving through the grief and pain of losing my mother young and connecting with my matriarchal lineage. It worked.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
It bridged the lack of connection I felt after my traumatic birth to my baby, supported me in somatically processing birth and matrilineal trauma. Later in parenting supported me in working through postpartum rage
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
challenges to dosing were people around me questioning, judging my intuition to working with the medicine

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
They helped me increase my window of tolerance when moving through postpartum rage, grief and the challenges of solo parenting as a neurodivergent mother. Increased my ability to feel connected to my child, to the mother and my lineage
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None personally, other than the external judgments
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
A connectiveness and curiosity to the human experience, a wisdom around death, birth, body and the connection with all things way beyond her years

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Fuck what anyone else says, your intuition, innate knowing as mother/parent knows best. I'd recommend working with entheogens if you've experienced birth trauma or when working with the mother wound
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes!!!!

About the MOTM

Age:
27
Location:
Caribbean
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
23, 27
what are your childrens' ages?
4, 4 months
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
Microdosing surprised me most, it made me more aware of the beauty of the mushroom. Utilising it daily really supported me in my mothering & inspired me to cultivate for myself.

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
one month
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
No protocol
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
To expand my awareness of self. I felt called to journeying with Mushrooms about 2 years postpartum after my first pregnancy.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Because I was having a hard time accepting my second pregnancy. Desired to abort & was having a really tough time navigating my emotions & thoughts. I journeyed to connect to the deepest parts of myself & met mama energy. She held me & I wept, shared all of the feelings that I felt too ashamed to share with everyone else.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
It helped me to surrender to the process & start to be accepting of all my feelings whether I perceived them as “good” or “bad”

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Because I felt so overwhelmed mothering 2 small children. I did a mini dose & started micro dosing & that changed my life! I started to see minor things as exactly what they are - minor. It helped my to remember to breathe.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Calmness from us both. Less stressed, breathing deeper, having a deeper sense of trust in myself & my innate knowing to lead me through life
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Presence, more patient, less reactive
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Moments of nausea, altered states of consciousness while journeying which gave way to anxiety about the thought of having to mother in that state.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
None that I can recall

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Trust yourself. We do often want Google to tell us what to do. But it’s more important now than ever for us to trust in our own inner wisdom. That’s our truest compass & guide.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Definitely

About the MOTM

Age:
27
Location:
Charleston SC
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
26
what are your childrens' ages?
20 months
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
None
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How truly effective just microdosing was for getting my life back into alignment after and extremely traumatic postpartum

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year, still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.25g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Two to three days on, two days off
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
For healing and communication with God/Earth
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I did not take mushrooms during pregnancy. But I have been taking them while breastfeeding.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/A

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
For my own healing during a very challenging postpartum. I believe they can support mothers especially and the family during large changes.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
We both feel more connected, present, and emotionally regulated
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No challenges

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
More love and appreciation for my baby, not nearly as consumed by stress / suppressed emotion
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None. Some days I had more intense feelings of sadness or anxiety but only because the mushrooms were helping me process and clear them
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
More alert and present

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Mushrooms are communion with God. I personally would take a full dose while pregnant just because pregnancy is psychadelic enough. But the benefits of microdosing especially in postpartum have honestly saved my life.
would you recommend this path to other people?
YES. A huge yes. HUGE yes. This is going to help you and your children’s mental health so much.

About the MOTM

Age:
31
Location:
Chumash Territory, Oxnard Ca
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
30
what are your childrens' ages?
16 months
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
Miscarriage at 10weeks, I am grateful for that experience but at the time it was really difficult as there seemed to be no empathy or support for these experiences, it was just hush and move on. I seeked help for myself by learning through a doula program at my local university, not at all intending to be a doula myself but more so to heal and seek assurance. I am not 5 years into birth support and have been supporting many throughout the birth continuum and a full spectrum of reproductive choices/ experiences. I felt a deep sense of loneliness and I turned to what i knew reconnected me to source/ self, weed and mushrooms. They have both been a mental health tool that helps me to navigate a bit vs starting stuck and or not wanting to release. I have since had my baby girl, Xik’nal and again, so grateful for the time and I also Micro-dosed during my postpartum period but it wasn’t enough I don’t feel, as I was afraid of judgement for doing more.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
That many other mothers do it and need it

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .2g, .5g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, whole, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
My own intuition
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Because it was just me I had to worry about and hear external noise about. Once I was pregnant the lack of support in this area got louder and their eyes felt sharper.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Because my babies father was in and out of the relationship, he left me 3 times and I was just so lost I felt hopeless and while carrying a child I wanted them to know we Can transmite this pain together so it wouldn’t be such a trauma on my baby
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I think it delayed my postpartum depression or it really helped with it s

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
The same reasons as a above, the father came back but I wasn’t feeling safe anymore and just feared him leaving again so I felt I had to get stronger for myself and my baby in case he did
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
She is so so smart and always ahead of her milestones if not right on time I felt better about myself for a good period
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Not that I correlated with microdosing

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Calmness, playful and less in my head. More presente and connection with myself and my baby
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
The fear of if it’s a good idea to do or not cuz again all the outside judgmental noise
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
N/a

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Follow your intuition, not the loud external noise. Breathe out all the self judgement and breathe into yourself more clarity and trust that your doing a good thing for yourself and your family
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes
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The Story

how many children do you have?
how many pregnancies have you had?
how old were you when you gave birth?
what are your childrens' ages?
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
how long did you dose for?
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
how often did you dose?
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?

Postpartum & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
would you recommend this path to other people?
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