how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
26
what are your childrens' ages?
8 months
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?
Everything! New experience
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
one month
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.25g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, Chocolate
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
microdosing institute - every other day
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Spiritual reasons
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?
Mood boost and spiritual connection
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Personal discomfort for me from time to time but no challenges with baby
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Emotional connection and peaceful interaction
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Discomfort in my body, needing alone time to regulate
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
None
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Don’t be afraid, follow your intuition, put your child first
would you recommend this path to other people?
Those who feel confident enough