how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
25
what are your childrens' ages?
1.5
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?
How I was not stressed about my parenting ability while microdosing as I imagined I would be.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, whole, Chocolates
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Not following protocol
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?
Depression and anxiety
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I did not during pregnancy
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Did not microdose during pregnancy
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Depression and anxiety
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?
Yes, benefits to myself. I was able to be present and appreciative of my life without stressing about all I “should” or “ could” be getting done.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
The ability to be more present and involved with my son. Feeling more confident taking him outdoors.
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?
No noticeable benefits to my child, although my experience in dosing while breastfeeding is limited.