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?
1 year, 10 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?
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year, still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .2g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
pastes
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
na
did you have any support with dosing?
no support or research, mostly my own intuition
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Angsty teenager looking to expand my consciousness.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didnt.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
NA
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I was suffering from depression from birth trauma (c/section), and anxiety from work. I used the mushroom microcode to help me get through my work days, but it ended up helping me navigate through the trauma I endured with my sons emergence into the world
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?
Benefits for myself: yes. Both mentally and emotionally. My baby: I haven't noticed a difference in him at all.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
NA
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
More patient, more creative, more in the moment, present with my child.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
NA
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
I am a better mother when I am present.
