how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
24
what are your childrens' ages?
1yr
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?
Everything, this journey has been amazing and I am just thankful for all that has been.
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?
three months or more
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .2g, .3g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas, whole, chocolate
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
paul stamets - four days on, three off
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?
To connect deeper with myself, nature and my ancestors
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I felt called to connect with my son, it nourished a spiritual bond
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
postive outlook, more intentional, made better choices for my well being, was very intune.
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
guidance, micro-dose to move through life as a new mom.
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?
A) I believe it honestly helped with milk production, I felt more relaxed.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
B)I feel he slept better, was very attentive.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I am calmer, more intentional, creative with play and everyday life with my baby.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
none
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
My son is very observant sensitive and very loving. He was holding his head up at birth, sitting up by himself at 2/3 months, he started walking and crawling way earlier than mainstream western milestones suggested.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Follow your intuition, you can do things your way, you don't have too be or look a certian way in motherhood. this is your life, your children look at what really matters and have fun!
would you recommend this path to other people?
YES YES 100X YES.
