Story

from the MOTM

About the MOTM

Age:
34
Location:
Iceland
Mother of:
three
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

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?
.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Trust your instincts
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes if you are ready to connect with mama Natura

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About the MOTM

Age:
34
Location:
Iceland
Mother of:
three
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
still dosing
.3g
whole, Mixed with raw cacao and made to chocolate bars
intuitively -- as needed
paul stamets - four days on, three off
before i became pregnant

The Story

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

Postpartum & 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?
.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Trust your instincts
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes if you are ready to connect with mama Natura
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