if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g
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?
80 mg capsules blended with ashwagandha and lions mane 5 days a week
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
My first pregnancy was healthy but postpartum was hard. I had a lot of trauma that arose from my birth experience. I wasn’t supported by my partner and became a single parent. I felt innately that a microdose regime may be the most supportive way for me to overcome my limiting beliefs and emotional/spiritual obstacles so I began to dose around 16 month’s postpartum with my first child and continued for 7 years to support my parenting journey.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I felt that the regime I was on was very beneficial for me in many ways and I didn’t feel it would be harmful. I felt like it would enhance my pregnancy experience and help me when it came time for my planned natural water birth.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
My regime is grounding and helps me cope with the stressors of parenting and life. I feel like I can be a more easeful and present mother when I stay on my regime.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Elevated mood, less anxiety, more focus and clarity, I was able to work through my ptsd and feel strong in my choices.
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?
Able to calmly handle my strong willed child’s emotions and consistent resistance.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
No
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
My son is very smart and happy. He is quick to figure things out and adapt with ease.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
I have a history of depression, adhd and anxiety that I had been diligently trying to overcome my entire life with the help of herbs, diet, meditation, etc and was really struggling and overwhelmed when I became a single parent. The mushrooms have been helping me to not only cope but rewire my mental processes. I’m becoming the person I knew I could be but couldn’t reach due to those barriers.
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g
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?
80 mg capsules blended with ashwagandha and lions mane 5 days a week
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
My first pregnancy was healthy but postpartum was hard. I had a lot of trauma that arose from my birth experience. I wasn’t supported by my partner and became a single parent. I felt innately that a microdose regime may be the most supportive way for me to overcome my limiting beliefs and emotional/spiritual obstacles so I began to dose around 16 month’s postpartum with my first child and continued for 7 years to support my parenting journey.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I felt that the regime I was on was very beneficial for me in many ways and I didn’t feel it would be harmful. I felt like it would enhance my pregnancy experience and help me when it came time for my planned natural water birth.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
My regime is grounding and helps me cope with the stressors of parenting and life. I feel like I can be a more easeful and present mother when I stay on my regime.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Elevated mood, less anxiety, more focus and clarity, I was able to work through my ptsd and feel strong in my choices.
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?
Able to calmly handle my strong willed child’s emotions and consistent resistance.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
No
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
My son is very smart and happy. He is quick to figure things out and adapt with ease.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
I have a history of depression, adhd and anxiety that I had been diligently trying to overcome my entire life with the help of herbs, diet, meditation, etc and was really struggling and overwhelmed when I became a single parent. The mushrooms have been helping me to not only cope but rewire my mental processes. I’m becoming the person I knew I could be but couldn’t reach due to those barriers.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely.
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