how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
27 and 31
what are your childrens' ages?
1 and 5
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?
How supportive it is for my children!
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, pastes
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
I find that I can make the effects of one dose last weeks
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?
Nervous system support
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Nervous system support and intentional supplementation to support brain development in baby + energetic support for baby
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Being more at ease with a slower pace, easier to drop in and be present with family
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Integration as a mother of 2
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?
Nervous system regulation and closeness
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?
More present, less reactive, more patient, easier to drop in
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
One time I took a bit too much and I felt too tuned out/not present
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
More regulated and peaceful