did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
Yes 1
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How normal I felt, how much more myself I felt. Less monkey mind. I worried I would be tripping but it was quite the opposite. Much more clarity and positive mindset.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
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?
teas, whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
paul stamets - four days on, three off
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I didn't before
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn't during
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Not applicable
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To see life more clearly and have a calmed nervous system as I navigated motherhood with my own ptsd, personal sensitivities and a very emotion 5 year old. To reduce my anger.
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?
Just overall calmness and presence between me and my baby
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No challenges
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Calm and present. More in the moment and making clear intuitive decisions. Less anger. Able to just be in each moment as I came. Not worrying about the to do list or stressing about irrelevant things.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Not applicable
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
They mirror me in many ways so when I go to breathework or movement to regulate, they mirror that in different ways.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Trust your intuition. Trust your body and your wisdom. When you live from the heart, you are always making right decisions for you and your children.
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
Yes 1
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How normal I felt, how much more myself I felt. Less monkey mind. I worried I would be tripping but it was quite the opposite. Much more clarity and positive mindset.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
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?
teas, whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
paul stamets - four days on, three off
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I didn't before
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn't during
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Not applicable
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To see life more clearly and have a calmed nervous system as I navigated motherhood with my own ptsd, personal sensitivities and a very emotion 5 year old. To reduce my anger.
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?
Just overall calmness and presence between me and my baby
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No challenges
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Calm and present. More in the moment and making clear intuitive decisions. Less anger. Able to just be in each moment as I came. Not worrying about the to do list or stressing about irrelevant things.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Not applicable
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
They mirror me in many ways so when I go to breathework or movement to regulate, they mirror that in different ways.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Trust your intuition. Trust your body and your wisdom. When you live from the heart, you are always making right decisions for you and your children.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes
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