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?
How much it has touched every aspect of my life and consciousness. …everything in my life is changing. I feel more me.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
three months or more, still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.25g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuitive
did you have any support with dosing?
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, found online resources
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
N/a
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
N/a
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Didn’t does during pregnancy
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To support me in my mothering ideals and support my overall wellness. For relief from OCD symptoms
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?
Feeling more connect and present in my parenting
Softer heart, more playful
Nothing different with my baby
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
I felt more irritated on my dose day if I consumed with caffeine or too early in the day
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
More connected and in flow w my partner and children. More presence. More grace. More compassion. Much more open minded! More play and more rest.
We spend more time outside as a family. My partner also works with mushrooms and he and I are so grateful for this medicine. Our family is thriving <3
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Mild irritation somedays
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
This is unclear to me as of now. I do know they benefit directly from our work with the medicine as our parenting has improved tremendously.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Grateful to the mushrooms found me and I didn’t return to psych meds. They are helpful for some but I’m grateful another alternative showed up for me and my fam. It’s been a process of learning to trust but I’m so grateful I’m surrender to the process
would you recommend this path to other people?
Only you know if it’s for you <3
About the MOTM
Age:
33
Location:
San Diego, Ca
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
three months or more, still dosing
.25g
capsules, teas, powdered
intuitively -- as needed
Intuitive
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, found online resources
after i gave birth
The Story
how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
27 & 30
what are your childrens' ages?
4 and 10 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?
How much it has touched every aspect of my life and consciousness. …everything in my life is changing. I feel more me.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
three months or more, still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.25g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuitive
did you have any support with dosing?
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, found online resources
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
N/a
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
N/a
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Didn’t does during pregnancy
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To support me in my mothering ideals and support my overall wellness. For relief from OCD symptoms
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?
Feeling more connect and present in my parenting
Softer heart, more playful
Nothing different with my baby
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
I felt more irritated on my dose day if I consumed with caffeine or too early in the day
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
More connected and in flow w my partner and children. More presence. More grace. More compassion. Much more open minded! More play and more rest.
We spend more time outside as a family. My partner also works with mushrooms and he and I are so grateful for this medicine. Our family is thriving <3
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Mild irritation somedays
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
This is unclear to me as of now. I do know they benefit directly from our work with the medicine as our parenting has improved tremendously.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Grateful to the mushrooms found me and I didn’t return to psych meds. They are helpful for some but I’m grateful another alternative showed up for me and my fam. It’s been a process of learning to trust but I’m so grateful I’m surrender to the process
would you recommend this path to other people?
Only you know if it’s for you <3
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