did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
I miscarried with my first at 10 weeks and felt very sad and confused and guilty because I had felt I wasn’t ready to be a mama and felt I wished it.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How genuine and natural it feels to the process of being a mama.
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)
.15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuitively
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Anxiety and depression
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didnt, i was scared by big pharma and big baby
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I didnt dose in preg
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I stopped drinking alcohol because it was toxic to what I wanted to be as a mama but wanted something to allow me to be more present with my little one. I wanted to connect more with nature and my body and my babies feelings.
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?
Im so much more relaxed. I don’t rush around. I let things be. I feel my baby is getting a better version of myself. My baby is a genius. Incredibly curious and brave. I think she feels the earth more now.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
none :)
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I hold a calmness and patience I didn’t have before. It has helped so much with my postpartum anxiety and depression. I am happy and my baby can tell.
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?
She is happy and healthy and wise.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
If you feel called to it, it will only help you get closer to what you want to be.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes
About the MOTM
Age:
25
Location:
Midwest
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
throughout the year
.15g
whole
intuitively -- as needed
Intuitively
after i gave birth
The Story
how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
23
what are your childrens' ages?
Almost 2
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
I miscarried with my first at 10 weeks and felt very sad and confused and guilty because I had felt I wasn’t ready to be a mama and felt I wished it.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How genuine and natural it feels to the process of being a mama.
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)
.15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuitively
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Anxiety and depression
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didnt, i was scared by big pharma and big baby
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I didnt dose in preg
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I stopped drinking alcohol because it was toxic to what I wanted to be as a mama but wanted something to allow me to be more present with my little one. I wanted to connect more with nature and my body and my babies feelings.
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?
Im so much more relaxed. I don’t rush around. I let things be. I feel my baby is getting a better version of myself. My baby is a genius. Incredibly curious and brave. I think she feels the earth more now.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
none :)
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I hold a calmness and patience I didn’t have before. It has helped so much with my postpartum anxiety and depression. I am happy and my baby can tell.
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?
She is happy and healthy and wise.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
If you feel called to it, it will only help you get closer to what you want to be.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes
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