how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
33
what are your childrens' ages?
10 months
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 term healthy pregnancy
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.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?
Wednesdays and Sundays
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
For mental clarity and expansion
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
It was natural
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I have the happiest baby and I truly believe she is more in touch with herself, me, and my husband than any other baby I’ve personally known.
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I liked the way it made me feel. It calms me, ignites creativity, and overall boosts my mood.
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?
A calm and happy baby. Easily. I was also able to move through hormone shifts and sleep deprivation easier than my peers.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Patience. I am typically high strung, type A, and it truly helps me put space between my thoughts and reactions.
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?
Again, a calm and well regulated baby.
