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?
3.5
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 great I felt after a microdose, my thought was to find significant change I had to take significant amounts to experience serenity, but I found I was working with the plant medicine with just the amount I needed.
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?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g, .3g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
When not taken intuitively I would do every other day
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?
I’ve always wanted to experiment with micro dosing before I got pregnant but was apprehensive to do it while pregnant until I researched and discovered other mothers who were microdosing while pregnant.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I chose to microdose because I had been dealing with depression and anxiety and after knowing of a pregnant mother who was also microdosing I decided to research and try micro doses for myself as well.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I chose to continue to microdose after pregnancy although i have to admit I haven’t done much lately. I am actively searching for a safe way to attain mushrooms in a more controlled setting as my previous mushroom plug is no more.
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?
Increases level of happiness and tranquility. My mood drastically improved and I was able to find light in the midst of darkness.
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 became a better mother as my energy and mood greatly increased, I felt closer and more connected to my role and as my son’s mother. I was overall a better person, daughter, mother, friend and coworker.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None that I can remember.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
He feels safer with me because my emotions are under control and my energy is calm. He can express his big emotions and come to me when he is having a difficult time and we can sit together, breathe and be present.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
I would research your options and ask god for signs of this is the route to go. I had an amazing experience and am looking forward to continuing this medicine in the future and when needed for maintenance .
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely if there’s a calling , I would look deeper into your plant friends and options for healing. Do not close yourself off to improvement due to preconceived notions from outside sources. Do the work in finding what is best for you even if it’s something completely foreign to you.