how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
30 and 35
what are your childrens' ages?
6 and 2
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
Yes, abortion at 22
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g, .2g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
N/a
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?
It was supportive in alleviating anxiety and helping me feel more emotionally attuned and aware.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Connection to the earth realm and a deep love for mushrooms as wisdom teachers.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/a
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Severe postpartum anxiety and breastfeeding difficulties created deep grief. Mushrooms have long been a supportive ally and it felt like the right choice.
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?
Better ability to handle to challenges, more attuned to the connection
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?
Way more present, patient, and emotionally connected to my children and the earth that holds us.
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?
Curious, open hearted, wise
