how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
Two
how old were you when you gave birth?
31 and 33
what are your childrens' ages?
7 and 9
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?
The wisdom that they carry!
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
I make my own mushroom chcocolates.
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
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?
The mushrooms found me on my path towards healing from postnatal depletion, overwhelm, anxiety and depressive episodes. Becoming a mother was super intense for me, and my nervous system and body was wrecked after years of survival mode. The mushrooms, the art of ceremony and other plant medicines have helped me to recalibrate my nervous system, to feel safe and supported in this life and live more fully! Sharing my gifts with the world!
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?
-
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
-
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I experience less overwhelm, less depressive episodes, less anxiety. So I enjoy mothering more, step by step.
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 grow my own mushrooms in our house, and also guided ceremony here. So for them it is a normal topic. It brings wonder, openess and a bit of magic in their lives. Also my son struggles with overwhelm and dark thoughts. I recently gave him a microdose before bedtime and it really helped his overal mood and wellbeing, he was so happy in the morning!
