how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
5
how old were you when you gave birth?
38 & 40
what are your childrens' ages?
2 y/o & 10 months
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
Yes. Two were abortions (too young & toxic partnership). One was a miscarriage with my husband. And I have two healthy beautiful babies now with me Earthside.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
It continues to surprise me, the way of the mushroom and plant medicines is a way of life for us.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year, still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g, .3g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas, whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuition
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?
Spiritual reasons
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I felt it was important for different reasons based upon the energy of each child. I felt okay micro dosing with my son (my eldest) in the first trimester, and then it become much less after. I wasn’t afraid to, I just felt he and the medicine had connected as they needed. My daughter was less interested but I micro dosed a couple of times and then sat in a personal ceremony with a larger dose (between 0.5-1 g). She gave me a beautiful message in the ceremony and it was exactly what I needed to hear to feel strong throughout the pregnancy. Both my children were conceived on mushrooms too .
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Clear connection with my baby and a newfound love for the medicine. It gave me confidence to follow through with my intuition and to free birth.
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
It really just helped me stay in my body. At those times when things can feel really new and fresh and lost in a postpartum body, mushrooms would comfort me and let me rest.
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?
Psilocybin while breastfeeding helps me feel ease and comfort. I find I have more patience and worry less about small things. My children are beautiful, extremely healthy, and happy! My son’s vocabulary is advanced for a 2 year old, not sure if that is the mushrooms but I believe it did help. My daughter at 10 months, I can tune into her psychically and she had such a strong connection to the medicine.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No. No challenges.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Mushrooms help me see in a more loving and compassionate way. They help me to forgive myself when I lose my patience and they help me to be more playful with my children. I also rest better,, especially since I started microdosing at night before bed.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
No
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Bright eyes & always ahead in learning & vocabulary. They are also super passionate and fun
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Listen to your body and tune in to your children. The medicine would never hurt you or a baby, they are also the children of the Earth and when used in a good way, they are incredibly beneficial in a multidimensional way.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely!