Story

from the MOTM

About the MOTM

Age:
26
Location:
Las Vegas, NV
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
4
how old were you when you gave birth?
20 then 25
what are your childrens' ages?
6 & 7 months
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
2 in miscarriage
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
No surprises I just love it

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?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, whole, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
intuitively
did you have any support with dosing?
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I facilitated mushroom ceremonies and continued to do so during pregnancy!
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Helped so much with being present, emotional release and of course being in medicine while facilitating
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Awareness, presence, more self love

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Because I love building a relationship with the mushies
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?
Besides the usual amazing benefits, I notice her more calm and happy!
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?
More patience and self reflection
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Sometimes anxiety but I knew it was because the medicine was encouraging me to slow down
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Presence, calmness

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Such a sacred and loving experience. I wish I knew about mushrooms my first pregnancy.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes 10000%

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About the MOTM

Age:
26
Location:
Las Vegas, NV
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
still dosing
.1g, .15g
capsules, teas, whole, powdered
intuitively -- as needed
intuitively
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance
before i became pregnant

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
4
how old were you when you gave birth?
20 then 25
what are your childrens' ages?
6 & 7 months
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
2 in miscarriage
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
No surprises I just love it

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?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, whole, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
intuitively
did you have any support with dosing?
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I facilitated mushroom ceremonies and continued to do so during pregnancy!
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Helped so much with being present, emotional release and of course being in medicine while facilitating
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Awareness, presence, more self love

Postpartum & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Because I love building a relationship with the mushies
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?
Besides the usual amazing benefits, I notice her more calm and happy!
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?
More patience and self reflection
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Sometimes anxiety but I knew it was because the medicine was encouraging me to slow down
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Presence, calmness

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Such a sacred and loving experience. I wish I knew about mushrooms my first pregnancy.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes 10000%
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