how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
32 & 35
what are your childrens' ages?
6 & almost 3
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 easily i connected with my inner child! so easy and fun to get on their level
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.3g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
1-2 doses a week with at least 2 days in between
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?
to help me remember and experience and give unconditional love
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?
we were both just happy and relaxed (but not overly)
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
my anxiety was much lower, so was my annoyance level in general
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
patience and understanding, seeing the kids POV so much clearer, less fear ☺️
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?
I can truly see that they are pure with everything they do, no manipulation
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
honor your journey and nothing good in life is forced
would you recommend this path to other people?
yes i wouldn’t trade it. it also increased my appreciation and connection to nature!
