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?
Non addictive
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .2g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas
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?
Mental health
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Mental health
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To help alleviate PPD, maintain mental health
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?
Improved mental states, less depression/anxiety
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 feel like it allows me to see where I could make changes and helps me be open to actually changing for the better
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
The stigma that comes with it, not being able to share with family and friends due to it being “illegal”
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
N/a
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
IT IS SAFE
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes
About the MOTM
Age:
30
Location:
Midwest
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
throughout the year
.1g, .2g
capsules, teas
intuitively -- as needed
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
during my pregnancy
The Story
how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
27, 30
what are your childrens' ages?
3 year old, 8 month old
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?
Non addictive
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .2g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas
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?
Mental health
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Mental health
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To help alleviate PPD, maintain mental health
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?
Improved mental states, less depression/anxiety
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 feel like it allows me to see where I could make changes and helps me be open to actually changing for the better
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
The stigma that comes with it, not being able to share with family and friends due to it being “illegal”
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
N/a
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
IT IS SAFE
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes
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