how many children do you have?
three
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
17 & 25
what are your childrens' ages?
17 & 10
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
I had an abortion in my early 20s, best decision I could of made.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
I was surprised by the whole thing. I was able to tap in to childlike creativity, and a passionate inspiration that I hadn’t felt in a long time. I was also shocked to see the long term affects. I felt like I made space in my heart and mind for what was really important!
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
one month
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .2g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas, powdered
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?
after i gave birth
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I wanted to work through trauma I hadn’t been able to work through on my own or through therapy.
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?
NA
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
NA
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Patience and understanding for others experiences. It also allowed me to heal in ways I never thought possible. This in turn inspired me to be a better mother.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
I’ve tried to take a mini trip and go frolicking with my kids… not a good idea. I felt overly stimulated and realized I needed these experience on my own. However, when I’m micro dosing, I absolutely love being around my kids!! Just enough to spark joy and creativity.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
They are more connected to nature than ever before. Finding so much joy in tripping in nature has led to a deeper appreciation for the world around me and I’ve shared that even when not dosing.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Trust your intuition, do your research and that doesn’t just mean from articles talk to people around you go on Reddit and see what people are saying.
would you recommend this path to other people?
100% if they’ve taken the right steps to ensure they are ready and have the proper setting
