how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
This is my first!
how old were you when you gave birth?
I'll be 29, pregnant right now!
what are your childrens' ages?
Less than 1 year old
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
None that I have yet to experience
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How safe and sound it really can be. Growing them with my own hands and knowing the source helps. I'm surprised how much more calm I am while journeying as compared to moms who did not.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.25g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas
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?
To uplift my own frequency and become a better, more connected person than who I was yesterday. To become allies with my shadow side as to become to best person and mother that I can be.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Because it grows naturally from the earth, there was no danger to baby, regardless of what society tells me. It helps me with the transition into motherhood, to heal my own mother wound, and build a nurtering relationship with my growing baby. A better me is a better we.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I will continue to use after birth and into motherhood because this is the holy sacrament to becoming closer to God and to walk in (her) footsteps to make Heaven on Earth for my family and I. I am a kinder, more understanding, and compassionate person when connected with mushrooms.
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?
More intuition, more connected to the changes in my body, positive even through the hard days, less emotionally driven and more logically driven while going through hormonal changes.
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?
I believe it will make me more patient, playful, and compassionate in a world that puts their kids in front of screens all day
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
N/a yet!!
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Nothing to note yet... :)
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
You are capable of being the best version of yourself, regardless of what society and propaganda will tell you. Believe in your heart and gut, and fuck the rest of the noise!!
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes, 10000x over and again