how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
5
how old were you when you gave birth?
29
what are your childrens' ages?
5 and 1
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
3 miscarriages, 2013, 2014, 2021
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?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, Will eventually experiment with a tincture
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
I started with Paul Stamets protocol, but sometimes dose more or less
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?
I microdosed a short time between my pregnancies with my two living children, continuing into pregnancy with my second, and have recently started again. I'm seeking to work with my moods and facilitate the gentle release of trauma.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I microdosed a short time between my pregnancies with my two living children, continuing into pregnancy with my second, and have recently started again. I'm seeking to work with my moods and facilitate the gentle release of trauma.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
None that I was aware of
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I microdosed a short time between my pregnancies with my two living children, continuing into pregnancy with my second, and have recently started again. I'm seeking to work with my moods and facilitate the gentle release of trauma.
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 am currently experiencing a greater sense of expansion and wider window of tolerance for stress, increased creativity and dreams. Baby is chill, but she has always been.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
None
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Wider window of tolerance for stress and greater awareness of my own triggers.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
My babies don't sleep well enough for me to do a ceremony comfortably.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
None so far