Story

from the MOTM

About the MOTM

Age:
35
Location:
Australia
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?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
32
what are your childrens' ages?
2y10months & 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?
One abortion. I felt too scared to become a mother at that time.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
It’s profoundness

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?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
Chocolate
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
I am trying 3 on 2 off atm
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?
Na
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Na
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Na

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I was actually looking to do full ceremony but couldn’t find any medicine. Then a microdosing opportunity came my way and after doing some research I decided to give it a go.
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?
If this is speaking about general benefits to myself, then many. None for baby
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?
With my toddler I am becoming aware of how my inner child needs love in order to fully show up as the parent I want to be. I’m seeing the relationship dynamic much more clearly in terms of what needs work and what does work.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Having irritable days when I had no patience for my toddler
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
My child is responsive to the changes I am making as a parent.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
I feel it is an incredible opportunity to get in touch with the parts of yourself that need love, that if attended to, will help you become a better more loving parent.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes, as long as they have/are willing to look for support as it can be pretty intense with the regularity of dosing, despite the low dose.

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About the MOTM

Age:
35
Location:
Australia
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
two months
.1g
Chocolate
intuitively -- as needed
I am trying 3 on 2 off atm
after i gave birth

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
32
what are your childrens' ages?
2y10months & 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?
One abortion. I felt too scared to become a mother at that time.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
It’s profoundness

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?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
Chocolate
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
I am trying 3 on 2 off atm
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?
Na
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Na
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Na

Postpartum & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I was actually looking to do full ceremony but couldn’t find any medicine. Then a microdosing opportunity came my way and after doing some research I decided to give it a go.
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?
If this is speaking about general benefits to myself, then many. None for baby
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?
With my toddler I am becoming aware of how my inner child needs love in order to fully show up as the parent I want to be. I’m seeing the relationship dynamic much more clearly in terms of what needs work and what does work.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Having irritable days when I had no patience for my toddler
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
My child is responsive to the changes I am making as a parent.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
I feel it is an incredible opportunity to get in touch with the parts of yourself that need love, that if attended to, will help you become a better more loving parent.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes, as long as they have/are willing to look for support as it can be pretty intense with the regularity of dosing, despite the low dose.
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