intuitively – as needed-DC area – Mothers of the Mushroom

About the MOTM

Age:

Location:

DC area

Mother of:

two

Gender identity:

female

Dosing:

microdose (.1 - 1 gram), high dose (6+ grams)

Protocol:

intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?

two

how many pregnancies have you had?

how old were you when you gave birth?

what are your childrens' ages?

7 and 3

did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?

Yes. I was 14 the first time I had sex, I got pregnant. I wasn't ready to be a mother. Then again two years later, same thing, getting ready for Uni and just not ready to be a mother. I was 24 and in an abusive relationship and got pregnant, didn't want to have a life that attached me to the man I was with. Years later, met my partner. We had a beautiful boy and then two miscarriages after, lots of ungrounded feelings within myself, which is when I started microdosing more regularly.

what surprised you about the mushroom journey?

I was surprised to learn about more moms on the same journey. It was pretty amazing and solidifying

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?

microdose (.1 - 1 gram), high dose (6+ grams)

how long did you dose for?

three months or more, throughout the year

if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)

.2g, .25g

in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?

capsules, whole, powdered

how often did you dose?

intuitively -- as needed

if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?

5 days on 3 days off

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?

It was a sway for me to gently process my life's experiences

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?

I was having pain stuck in certain areas and meditation and yoga were moving the pain.

what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?

My connection to myself was so much stronger. I was empowered.

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?

To help me be more present in the moment.

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?

My supply was good.

did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?

It allows you to be in the moment with your child. More present.

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?

My kids aren't in a rush or anxious like others

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?

Follow your intuition.

would you recommend this path to other people?

Always.

About the MOTM

Age:

Location:

DC area

Mother of:

two

Gender identity:

female

Dosing:

microdose (.1 - 1 gram), high dose (6+ grams)

Protocol:

intuitively - as needed

microdose (.1 - 1 gram), high dose (6+ grams)

three months or more, throughout the year

.2g, .25g

capsules, whole, powdered

intuitively -- as needed

5 days on 3 days off

before i became pregnant

The Story

how many children do you have?

two

how many pregnancies have you had?

how old were you when you gave birth?

what are your childrens' ages?

7 and 3

did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?

what surprised you about the mushroom journey?

I was surprised to learn about more moms on the same journey. It was pretty amazing and solidifying

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?

microdose (.1 - 1 gram), high dose (6+ grams)

how long did you dose for?

three months or more, throughout the year

if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)

.2g, .25g

in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?

capsules, whole, powdered

how often did you dose?

intuitively -- as needed

if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?

5 days on 3 days off

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?

It was a sway for me to gently process my life's experiences

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?

I was having pain stuck in certain areas and meditation and yoga were moving the pain.

what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?

My connection to myself was so much stronger. I was empowered.

Postpartum & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?

To help me be more present in the moment.

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?

My supply was good.

did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?

It allows you to be in the moment with your child. More present.

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?

My kids aren't in a rush or anxious like others

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?

Follow your intuition.

would you recommend this path to other people?

Always.

About the MOTM

The Story

Protocol & Dosing

Pregnancy

After Birth & Breastfeeding

Parenting

Summary

About the MOTM

The Story

Protocol & Dosing

Pregnancy

Postpartum & Breastfeeding

Parenting

Summary

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