Story

from the MOTM

About the MOTM

Age:
26
Location:
Colorado
Mother of:
three
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
three
how many pregnancies have you had?
6
how old were you when you gave birth?
I had my first daughter at 19, my second at 21 and my third at 26.
what are your childrens' ages?
6,4 and a newborn.
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
I’ve had 2 abortions, 1 miscarriage, and I have 3 children.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How much better I felt immediately. It doesn’t take a month waiting for a medication to kick in or having to go back and forth finding the right medication or dosage.

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?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g, .3g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
I sometimes would do it daily, but I go back and forth between mushrooms and acid. Depending on which one I would take and how much I took I would be able to take bigger breaks in between.
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?
I started to micro dose after my second daughter was born to help with my mental illnesses, I am diagnosed schizoaffective and it helps me turn off the hallucinations visual and audible. It also helped with my anxiety and depression.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I found your TikTok ❤️
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I felt calm and in control of my mind and body.

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
It helps me be the best version of myself.
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?
This was my best and easiest pregnancy. I haven’t started dosing yet as I haven’t felt the need to but it is always my go to when I’m feeling off. I’m 2 weeks postpartum.
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?
When I take my mushrooms I am able to handle all the stresses that come with parenting and feel less overwhelmed. I have more energy more patience and feel more confident to do things with my kids.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
I haven’t noticed any.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
My kids have a much happier home since I started dosing.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Don’t be afraid to stray away from the norm and ask the questions. Deep inside we know what our bodies and minds need if we listen. Natural is best!
would you recommend this path to other people?
I do daily!

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About the MOTM

Age:
26
Location:
Colorado
Mother of:
three
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
throughout the year
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g, .3g, .5g, 1g
whole
intuitively -- as needed
I sometimes would do it daily, but I go back and forth between mushrooms and acid. Depending on which one I would take and how much I took I would be able to take bigger breaks in between.
before i became pregnant

The Story

how many children do you have?
three
how many pregnancies have you had?
6
how old were you when you gave birth?
I had my first daughter at 19, my second at 21 and my third at 26.
what are your childrens' ages?
6,4 and a newborn.
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
I’ve had 2 abortions, 1 miscarriage, and I have 3 children.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How much better I felt immediately. It doesn’t take a month waiting for a medication to kick in or having to go back and forth finding the right medication or dosage.

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?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g, .3g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
I sometimes would do it daily, but I go back and forth between mushrooms and acid. Depending on which one I would take and how much I took I would be able to take bigger breaks in between.
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?
I started to micro dose after my second daughter was born to help with my mental illnesses, I am diagnosed schizoaffective and it helps me turn off the hallucinations visual and audible. It also helped with my anxiety and depression.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I found your TikTok ❤️
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I felt calm and in control of my mind and body.

Postpartum & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
It helps me be the best version of myself.
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?
This was my best and easiest pregnancy. I haven’t started dosing yet as I haven’t felt the need to but it is always my go to when I’m feeling off. I’m 2 weeks postpartum.
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?
When I take my mushrooms I am able to handle all the stresses that come with parenting and feel less overwhelmed. I have more energy more patience and feel more confident to do things with my kids.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
I haven’t noticed any.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
My kids have a much happier home since I started dosing.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Don’t be afraid to stray away from the norm and ask the questions. Deep inside we know what our bodies and minds need if we listen. Natural is best!
would you recommend this path to other people?
I do daily!
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