how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
34, 36
what are your childrens' ages?
2, 1 month
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
1
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
None
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?
Fun, spiritual exploration
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I did not
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Boost in mood
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Fun, spiritual exploration, community
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?
Myself
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?
More patience and connection
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?
None
