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 it was to parent my kids while dosing
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?
one month
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
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 would get an 8th and eat one when intuitively guided to give ceremony to myself to heal.
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?
N/a
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
N/a
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/a
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To heal my sexual womb trauma from childhood abuse
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?
I was lighter able to release my trauma and both my daughters are early talkers 12 months, they both speak and express themselves exceptionally well for their ages. They both started talking a week after exposure to breast milk after my ceremonies
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?
I am able to be more soft and loving with my girls and not so stressed about being perfect.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
N/a
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Communication, they both communicate and articulate extremely well for their ages.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Mushrooms are such gentle teachers and healer allow them to guide you to where you need to go.
would you recommend this path to other people?
10/10 yes
About the MOTM
Age:
28
Location:
East Coast, USA
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
one month
1g
whole
intuitively -- as needed
I would get an 8th and eat one when intuitively guided to give ceremony to myself to heal.
after i gave birth
The Story
how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
25 and 27
what are your childrens' ages?
3 and 1
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 it was to parent my kids while dosing
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?
one month
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
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 would get an 8th and eat one when intuitively guided to give ceremony to myself to heal.
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?
N/a
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
N/a
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/a
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To heal my sexual womb trauma from childhood abuse
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?
I was lighter able to release my trauma and both my daughters are early talkers 12 months, they both speak and express themselves exceptionally well for their ages. They both started talking a week after exposure to breast milk after my ceremonies
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?
I am able to be more soft and loving with my girls and not so stressed about being perfect.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
N/a
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Communication, they both communicate and articulate extremely well for their ages.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Mushrooms are such gentle teachers and healer allow them to guide you to where you need to go.
would you recommend this path to other people?
10/10 yes
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