how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
30
what are your childrens' ages?
8.5 yrs old
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
N/A
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
It felt like a coming home to Self.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g, .2g, .25g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Combo Fadiman/Intuitive
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?
I realized how mushrooms could repair my nervous system and brain functioning, as well as, the heart/mind connection after a particularly intense experience with motherhood which exhausted my nervous system living in a state of constant fight or flight.
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?
N/A
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?
More balanced nervous system and brain activity, Vagal nerve repair, connection to deeper purpose, joy, and gratitude. Inward Expansion in a moment of Outward contraction.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Making the time and space for reflection and integration.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Engaged, Aware, Connected, Compassionate
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
We are reopening the doors of connection to the Natural World and these medicines are a return to a holistic way of being which genuinely aligns with our highest good.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes, it feels vital for our growth and evolution.