how many children do you have?
four
how many pregnancies have you had?
4
how old were you when you gave birth?
20,24
what are your childrens' ages?
10 (bonus son), 4, 1 & currently pregnant
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
1 ended in miscarriage, on a physical/ emotional level it was devastating. Spiritually it was a deeper pull into the womb work I was already present in.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ 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?
whole, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuitively, occasionally
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?
As medicine to deepen my relationship with self, spirit. For understanding and reset
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I only have once in my current pregnancy. After years of research & connecting to the ancestors I felt more than guided and chose to microdose. It was extremely informative, needed and beautiful.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
The ability to connect with her & the divine feminine on a completely different level. Complete trust of body and the unknown. Deep revelations and understanding
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To help heal for my self and my family.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
N/a
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
N/a
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
100% present and in tune with them.
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?
N/a
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
It can be an amazing medicine. Always consult your own intuition, child, ancestors & guides
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes