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?
So much. I was surprised at how effective shrooms are at assisting in self-reflection and self-awareness. I was able to combat my negative self talk, stop drinking alcohol as well as coffee nearly entirely. I have reduced my intake of prescription meds too. I am so thankful for this experience.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
1g
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?
Did a mix of intuitive and every other day
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 chose to ingest mushrooms before since I was managing intense CPTSD and trauma episodes which were ultimately ruining my life and destroying my relationships. I opted for mushrooms with the help of my partner in order to start healing my body.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I chose to ingest during postpartum but wish I had during pregnancy!
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/a
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I chose to ingest bc I was managing ongoing difficulties with my CPTSD and trauma, with postpartum compounding these issues with a new kind of intensity. I wanted to remain open-hearted to both my partner and baby in a time of severe stress for me.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Again n/a wish I had used it though
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
N/a
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Oh my gosh so much. Mostly it opens me up to the moment and allows me to accept what is, to be present, to slow down, and in this way enables me to connect deeply with our babe Jakki. So much affection and love flows between us all day. I can count on my hand the number of times I have lost my patience with her - plant medicine and shrooms have given me the gift of presence.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
I definitely have managed some shame around feeling like I need to use shrooms in order to function. As if there’s something wrong with using my medicine! Definitely tied to my insecurity around it being stigmatized and people thinking there is “something wrong with me.” Working on this tho.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Jakki is a phenomenally happy babe. I know she feels deeply connected with me as her mother and attribute this largely to my intake of shrooms and cannabis regularly. Jak is beyond her years in every way, an incredible learner, eater, player, and super engaged with those she spends time with (even at 2 years old!). We hear from our friend and family how smart and capable she is all the time! And we witness it every day. What a blessing.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
I want to say that there is so much more out there than our medical systems have to provide. There is a world of womxn who carry ancient wisdom about our bodies and if I ever get pregnant again I would delve as deep into that pool of knowledge as possible. (Though I don’t personally feel called to having another kid again… who knows of course!)
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?
So much. I was surprised at how effective shrooms are at assisting in self-reflection and self-awareness. I was able to combat my negative self talk, stop drinking alcohol as well as coffee nearly entirely. I have reduced my intake of prescription meds too. I am so thankful for this experience.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
1g
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?
Did a mix of intuitive and every other day
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 chose to ingest mushrooms before since I was managing intense CPTSD and trauma episodes which were ultimately ruining my life and destroying my relationships. I opted for mushrooms with the help of my partner in order to start healing my body.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I chose to ingest during postpartum but wish I had during pregnancy!
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/a
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I chose to ingest bc I was managing ongoing difficulties with my CPTSD and trauma, with postpartum compounding these issues with a new kind of intensity. I wanted to remain open-hearted to both my partner and baby in a time of severe stress for me.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Again n/a wish I had used it though
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
N/a
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Oh my gosh so much. Mostly it opens me up to the moment and allows me to accept what is, to be present, to slow down, and in this way enables me to connect deeply with our babe Jakki. So much affection and love flows between us all day. I can count on my hand the number of times I have lost my patience with her - plant medicine and shrooms have given me the gift of presence.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
I definitely have managed some shame around feeling like I need to use shrooms in order to function. As if there’s something wrong with using my medicine! Definitely tied to my insecurity around it being stigmatized and people thinking there is “something wrong with me.” Working on this tho.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Jakki is a phenomenally happy babe. I know she feels deeply connected with me as her mother and attribute this largely to my intake of shrooms and cannabis regularly. Jak is beyond her years in every way, an incredible learner, eater, player, and super engaged with those she spends time with (even at 2 years old!). We hear from our friend and family how smart and capable she is all the time! And we witness it every day. What a blessing.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
I want to say that there is so much more out there than our medical systems have to provide. There is a world of womxn who carry ancient wisdom about our bodies and if I ever get pregnant again I would delve as deep into that pool of knowledge as possible. (Though I don’t personally feel called to having another kid again… who knows of course!)
would you recommend this path to other people?
YES
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