did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
The joy, the presence, the connection. The beauty
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.2g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules
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?
Didn’t know about it yet
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Wish I did.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
After pregnancy
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Anxiety and start healing journey
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?
Incredible release of stress. Joy. Connection. Happy, connected baby.
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?
Connection. Presence and joy. Perspective.
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?
Emotionally in tune. Connected. Full of joy and life.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
It’s fundamentally changed my perspective and opened a door to the daunting roll of healing for myself and my family. For the generations before me.
would you recommend this path to other people?
YES YES YES
About the MOTM
Age:
37
Location:
Cape Town
Mother of:
three
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), high dose (6+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), high dose (6+ grams)
throughout the year
.2g
capsules
intuitively -- as needed
paul stamets - four days on, three off
after i gave birth
The Story
how many children do you have?
three
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
29,31,36
what are your childrens' ages?
8,6,2
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
The joy, the presence, the connection. The beauty
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.2g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules
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?
Didn’t know about it yet
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Wish I did.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
After pregnancy
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Anxiety and start healing journey
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?
Incredible release of stress. Joy. Connection. Happy, connected baby.
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?
Connection. Presence and joy. Perspective.
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?
Emotionally in tune. Connected. Full of joy and life.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
It’s fundamentally changed my perspective and opened a door to the daunting roll of healing for myself and my family. For the generations before me.
would you recommend this path to other people?
YES YES YES
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