how many children do you have?
three
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
18
what are your childrens' ages?
13, 4 and currently expecting 22 weeks✨
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?
How many other women and mothers are on the same wave. Community, our experiences & stories are everything! I’ve always been a open cannamom + since incorporating microdosing into my wellness routine, I was surprised but incredibly happy to
see how many other women/moms benefit from this magical healing and choose what’s best for them
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g, .3g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, whole, All the ways
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?
I chose to microdose before pregnancy to go deeper into the depths of myself and healing. To have more connection to my mind, body, and spirit and the earth.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I chose to microdose this current pregnancy since it was already apart of my journey preconception. I decided to continue since it helped with daily life balance and my mental health, I figured it would be beneficial to continue throughout pregnancy. And indeed, I already feel a profound spiritual connection with my baby.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
More calm, more connection, more clarity and awareness. Mental, physical, emotional and spiritual.
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I give birth this fall and will continue my mushroom medicinal journey to aid in my postpartum healing✨
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?
I will soon find out
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?
My favorite benefits thus far has been how much patience I’ve acquired and how much more present I am in my parenting journey.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
I don’t have much but I will say that setting and intention is everything. The times I do prefer to microdose, I like to be in nature, outdoors, and not in a stress induced mood. Mindset is a big key for me.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Although my first two were not mushy babies (but canna babies ) they too notice how much more connected we are on a emotional level. How much calmer and aware I am.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Stray away from the fear of the unknown and listen to your inner voice, goddess, and intuition. The answers you are looking for will appear when you are opening to receive. What a gift it is to have plant medicine available to us for our parenting journey✨
would you recommend this path to other people?
Forever and always
