how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
24, 25
what are your childrens' ages?
2, 3
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No, full terms
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
I didn’t know I could consume it in small doses. It’s perfect.
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)
.25g
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?
Not often
did you have any support with dosing?
professional microdosing/ psilocybin coach/ support person
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Spiritual experience
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I consulted with Mikeala about its safety. I wanted to experience natural pain relief and mood enhancer.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Pain relief, balance in emotions, joy
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Improved mood, energy, and body comfort
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?
My baby is very intelligent, and advanced
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 patience with my children, excitement
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?
Self expressed, creative, intelligent, kind to the earth, in tune with nature
