how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
22
what are your childrens' ages?
9
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 subtl and quick development.
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)
.25g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas, Tincture.
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
microdosing institute - every other day
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, but had taken mushrooms
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Didn’t microdose with mushrooms, I did it with CBD.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Made me more aware of my emotions and the process.
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
It grounds me and makes me see the world with a better perspective. Makes me more aware of myself, my actions and the way I’m raising my child.
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?
Didi y microdose while breastfeeding.
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?
Makes me more aware, it’s easier to connect with my child, helps me overcome dissociation.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Haven’t had any.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
They’re happier because their mama is more present.