did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
1- had an abortion; i was in an extremely toxic relationship and was forced to have an abortion by the father. It was quite a traumatic experience.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
Everything looked more beautiful and I was able to connect to my partner and feel his love so much deeper than before. The effect has lasted even after microdosing.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas
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?
N/a
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I was having depression and had dreams about mushroom and journeying; i felt the medicine calling me.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
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?
N/a
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Increased sense of calmness, empathy and desire for connection; ability to feel more present and able to receive pleasure and feel joy.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Some periods of uncertainty and heightened sensitivity.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
More creative and free spirited
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Working with Earth medicine has been so healing and supportive for me. I would probably be much sicker (mentally and emotionally) without the medicine. It has made a positive impact on me and my family.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes
About the MOTM
Age:
35
Location:
San Diego, Ca
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
mid dose (1-3 grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
mid dose (1-3 grams)
two months
1g
capsules, teas
intuitively -- as needed
Intuitive
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, found online resources
after i gave birth
The Story
how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
30
what are your childrens' ages?
5
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
1- had an abortion; i was in an extremely toxic relationship and was forced to have an abortion by the father. It was quite a traumatic experience.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
Everything looked more beautiful and I was able to connect to my partner and feel his love so much deeper than before. The effect has lasted even after microdosing.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas
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?
N/a
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I was having depression and had dreams about mushroom and journeying; i felt the medicine calling me.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
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?
N/a
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Increased sense of calmness, empathy and desire for connection; ability to feel more present and able to receive pleasure and feel joy.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Some periods of uncertainty and heightened sensitivity.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
More creative and free spirited
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Working with Earth medicine has been so healing and supportive for me. I would probably be much sicker (mentally and emotionally) without the medicine. It has made a positive impact on me and my family.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes
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