Story

from the MOTM

About the MOTM

Age:
33
Location:
Ukiah, CA (Mendocino County)
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
26
what are your childrens' ages?
18 month and 7
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 abortion
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?

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?
throughout the year
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.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely.

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About the MOTM

Age:
33
Location:
Ukiah, CA (Mendocino County)
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
throughout the year
.1g
capsules
intuitively -- as needed
80 mg capsules blended with ashwagandha and lions mane 5 days a week
before i became pregnant

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
26
what are your childrens' ages?
18 month and 7
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 abortion
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?

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?
throughout the year
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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