how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
I’m currently pregnant with my second
how old were you when you gave birth?
23
what are your childrens' ages?
15 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
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How easy life becomes when your mind and body are working together and feeling like you are firing on all cylinders
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g
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 microdose as needed- sometimes taken every night before bed, sometimes I miss a few nights and sometimes I have gone a few weeks without microdosing. I should try to be consistent with it as I probably would benefit from a regime.
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?
Depression, anxiety, CPTSD, chronic illness, autoimmune disease
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Prenatal depression, anxiety, help with energy and repairing a sore, tired body.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Postpartum depression and anxiety, high stress, and to help level out hormones
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Feeling more grounded, stable mood and energy and deeper, more restorative rest, less “pregnancy brain”
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?
Ability to control emotions, mental clarity, more patience, more connected/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 daughter is incredibly smart and strong and has reached all developmental milestones before peers and has advanced language skills
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Mushrooms were the only thing that truly prepared me for birth and the transformation that comes with becoming a parent. It also gave me peace of mind that I was giving my baby the best possible start to life by microdosing mushrooms.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes I would, to those who are open. There is no one size fits all and because of the stigma and lack of knowledge and understanding I think maybe for some it would just cause more anxiety about the possibilities of CPS getting involved. Same with cannabis use during pregnancy.
