Story

from the MOTM

About the MOTM

Age:
31
Location:
South Carolina
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
29
what are your childrens' ages?
21 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?
I knew mushrooms were potent, but I was surprised at how intelligent they are

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)
.15g
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?
I was supposed to do Stamets but did it more intuitively
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?
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 felt overwhelmed and wanted a lasting reframe
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?
I feel my son is very sensitive and smart, he picks up on things quickly with immense empathy
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Neither, it has been all positive

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I felt more positive and more present
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
I didn’t observe any
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
He is so intelligent, but I think the biggest thing is his emotional intelligence

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
It’s a beautiful experience and your intuition will guide you
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes

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About the MOTM

Age:
31
Location:
South Carolina
Mother of:
one
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
two months
.15g
capsules
intuitively -- as needed
I was supposed to do Stamets but did it more intuitively
after i gave birth

The Story

how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
29
what are your childrens' ages?
21 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?
I knew mushrooms were potent, but I was surprised at how intelligent they are

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)
.15g
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?
I was supposed to do Stamets but did it more intuitively
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?
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 felt overwhelmed and wanted a lasting reframe
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?
I feel my son is very sensitive and smart, he picks up on things quickly with immense empathy
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Neither, it has been all positive

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I felt more positive and more present
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
I didn’t observe any
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
He is so intelligent, but I think the biggest thing is his emotional intelligence

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
It’s a beautiful experience and your intuition will guide you
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes
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