how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
27
what are your childrens' ages?
2.5 years old
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?
They are always a yes in my body. Even when I have Fear and resistance before ingesting them, I always Come back to a place of understanding that this is true medicine and it is safe and healing. I gave Myself full permission after I felt The positive changes is my mind, body and soul.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year, still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, whole
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Whenever I felt It was time.
did you have any support with dosing?
professional microdosing/ psilocybin coach/ support person, friends/ relatives/ community member guidance
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
To feel, to see and to be given the opportunity to receive guidance from this mushroom medicine. My first experience taking mushrooms allowed me to surrender to life. I no Longer had this fear or need to question life and what happens after death. I felt Held by it all and full trust and surrender emerged.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I felt that by having this experience, I would Get to receive deeper connection and understanding. Clarity. I took A micro dose, put head phones on, eye mask on, and started to meditate with breath. That night I ended Up feeling my child’s energy clearly for the first time. I confirmed What her name was that night. My partner and I put our wombs/bellies together, placed our third eyes together, and then what I saw Was yellow golden light that surrounded us in a circle, I started To see my child’s eyes.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
More connection and understanding of my self and my life experience. More clarity, focus and direction.
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I ingest mushrooms about once a month to clean out my soul, my energy, my nervous system. It helps me return to my self and to a more calm, wholesome nervous system.
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?
Many benefits for me! Which always benefits my daughter. She is so smart, emotionally intelligent, expressive and connected.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Mushrooms helped me with post partum depression. I always Remember who I am When I take Mushrooms. I remember Truth and love.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Understanding, playful, relaxed, present parent.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Having support from a caretaker to be with my daughter so that I can Have more time to ingest mushrooms and more time to integrate.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Our emotional body is more clean and clear. Because I choose To feel and heal with mushrooms, I notice She isn’t holding that energetic baggage anymore either. We are lighter.
