how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
4
how old were you when you gave birth?
28 and 31
what are your childrens' ages?
3 and 1
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 1x abortion 2 kids boy and girl, all to same dad. Been together 11 years almost, didn’t know I was having a miscarriage at 21 only just met my husband. Later in the year partner was going through severe depression due to the passing of his late mum and childhood traumas we chose to abort until we both were matured enough to parent together as a team. Then married at 26 and struggled conceiving as I have PCOS in hen 2019 welcomed a boy and a girl in 2022 and both are thriving!
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
To find happinesses in such a short amount of time without the need of western big pharma playing a part. I am growing as a person organically rather under the influence of big pharma. It’s not a “drug” it’s a a sacred plant medicine, ir f you want to heal you’ve got to do the work, they don’t magically help you, they guide you, they’re you’re ancestors
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
one month, throughout the year, still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.25g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
paul stamets - four days on, three off
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?
I chose to enhance motherhood and to change perspectives of motherhood then I fell pregnant with 2nd child and entered the pregnancy with a healthier mindset
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn’t do it through pregnancy however I conceived my son on cannabis and then I conceived my daughter on psilocybin
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I did not take psilocybin in pregnancy but I consumed cannabis to ease the nausea
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To continue improving and growing as a person in all aspects of life
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?
I just have happy, loving children. They blow me away with their level of intelligence and others have commented on how advance they are but on a whole they’re just happy kids.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No challenges I just let the journey unfold organically
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I noticed I am more calmer, more present in the now with my kids, I take the time to stop what I am doing and give them my undivided attention prior I would get flustered not being able to achieve what I set out to do. I adore playing with them, I don’t feel like it is a necessity to play with them but enjoy the moments that comes. I find other ways to challenge my patience and take each day that comes. I now view parenting as a beautiful journey
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?
They have learnt to regulate and communicate their emotions well! Their creativity is beyond wild what they do.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
There are no words to articulate my experience as a Deaf person battling with mental health and motherhood. It is a journey on its own however there is nothing to be afraid of the sacred plant medicine are your ancestors, they’re here to help guide you, show you the light, newfound journey that you’d never thought would unfold. It is such a beautiful, magical, emotional and challenging time unpacking but I wouldn’t change it for the world especially seeing the change in my children’s behaviour for the better
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes!
