how many children do you have?
three
how many pregnancies have you had?
4
how old were you when you gave birth?
28
what are your childrens' ages?
1, 3, 7
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
Yes, miscarriage in 2017
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
That this heart medicine isn’t available to every birthing person after they have kids!
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
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, pastes, teas, whole,
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
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?
Depression & disconnection
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?
I was so depressed and numb to everyone around me. I cried all day long & had postpartum rage until the first day I microdosed. My heart opened, my mind expanded & everyone around me could feel how much my life shifted with this medicine.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes, I was depressed and numb to my three children and husband four months postpartum. Never experienced a postpartum depression until my third.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I was present, could manage my stress more effectively, I gained a renewed sense of clarity around my purpose here, & I felt more inspired
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?
So joyful and happy.
