how many children do you have?
three
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
24, 31, 33
what are your childrens' ages?
10, 3, 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?
That it’s not common knowledge
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.3g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole, Mixed with raw cacao and made to chocolate bars
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
paul stamets - four days on, three 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?
Connect with nature and it’s medicine - felt at home for me. I have never been depressed or heavy heart. For me it elevated my consciousness of love and how interconnected everything is.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Same as above
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Intuitive, relaxing, connected, centered
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Same as above. Feels right for me.
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?
We are both super happy and healthy. Me thriving in motherhood, good physical and mental spirit. Babies are fast learners, walking around age 10months. Very good verbal skills for the 3y old.
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?
Grounded, stable, easygoing and good holding boundaries.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Non
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
.