how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
4
how old were you when you gave birth?
26 & 28
what are your childrens' ages?
5 & 7 boys
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
Released my first pregnancy by abortion at 18yo, 2 vaginal births one home birth and a miscarriage at home where I birthed my own sac
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
Nothing surprises me about this incredible medicine
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?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.3g, .5g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules
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?
I was introduced many years before pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I i jested mushrooms during my second while breastfeeding not during pregnancy
I microdosed during my last pregnancy but it was an empty sac unfortunately, “ false pregnancy “
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
None
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Mushrooms have helped organize my life and put things into systems that make sense for me
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?
I feel like my child advanced quickly and hit all milestones “on time” compared to my first child who had no exposure to the medicine through me
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Helped with my adhd tendencies. Baby was very sharp
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
More peaceful and present
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Anxiety if I dosed in the wrong setting but hardly any honestly
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
They’re genius kids
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Everyone who I’ve introduced personally has had profound results from the medicine
would you recommend this path to other people?
Only for those who are ready
