did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
0
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
That it was so subtle, almost unable to tell I had consumed them. But there’s no denying I felt amazing from them
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g
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?
I didnt
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
during my pregnancy
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
0
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I was in Costa Rica, they were right in front of me, our whole projectory was changing and it was scary. The next day my father passed away, I was able to process grief in absolute peace and happiness, I cried happy tears I saw the light in everything. His death was heart breaking but the mushrooms allowed me to not share that trauma with my baby.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Light, happy and motivated during what was a really hard time
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
0
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?
I think I would have become depressed if it wasn’t for the mushroom medicine guiding me to peace
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
0
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
A spark for creativity and general motivation to be with my eldest
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?
Hard to say with my 1month old he’s a sleeping grumbldore
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
If it’s calling you, it’s for a reason
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely
About the MOTM
Age:
28
Location:
Australia
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
two months
.15g
whole
intuitively -- as needed
I didnt
during my pregnancy
The Story
how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
25 & 27
what are your childrens' ages?
2 & 1month
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
0
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
That it was so subtle, almost unable to tell I had consumed them. But there’s no denying I felt amazing from them
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g
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?
I didnt
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
during my pregnancy
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
0
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I was in Costa Rica, they were right in front of me, our whole projectory was changing and it was scary. The next day my father passed away, I was able to process grief in absolute peace and happiness, I cried happy tears I saw the light in everything. His death was heart breaking but the mushrooms allowed me to not share that trauma with my baby.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Light, happy and motivated during what was a really hard time
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
0
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?
I think I would have become depressed if it wasn’t for the mushroom medicine guiding me to peace
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
0
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
A spark for creativity and general motivation to be with my eldest
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?
Hard to say with my 1month old he’s a sleeping grumbldore
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
If it’s calling you, it’s for a reason
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely
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