how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
22
what are your childrens' ages?
2 and 3 yrs
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?
The level of awareness and groundedness I embodied and felt throughout the day. And ability to get activities around the house done
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
one month
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .2g, .3g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
during my pregnancy
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Before pregnancy I did a smaller micro dose where I didn’t really feel too much of an effect
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I met an extraordinary woman who educated me and extended proper tools.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Postpartum / emotional support
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?
Balanced mood, emotional release becoming aware of what I felt on the inside
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?
Calmer, allow more room for mistakes less anxious more explorative with my children
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Belly aches from time to time. Lemon / lime helped with that eventually
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Less dramatic tantrums and can actually hold a expressive conversation
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
You can meditate on the mushroom energy before actually ingesting (its anytime) the mush energies are potent and are intelligent enough to know it’s being received even before hand. Talk to the mush spirits and be open to the experience it has for you.
would you recommend this path to other people?
I recommend this path for others who are on a journey of healing and wholeness. The has assisted in so much heart / mind healing. Especially as a mother/ parent