if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.2g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas, whole
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?
before i became pregnant
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I was beginning my self work journeys
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I had bad back pain and anxiety and wanted to work on those things. Microdosing helped me feel less depressed and more joy.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Less stress, less depression, more optimism, more joy and positive outlook into the future. Less fear of giving birth.
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
The medicine brings me joy and makes me a better mother.
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 felt more tuned in and my baby seemed to be tuned into that vibration as well. She was calm and would take in her surroundings. She's very intuitive.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No challenges at all!
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I became more patient, I was able to work on some of my past traumas to be better parent. I was able to not take anything too personal. I was better able to be with my daughter when she was upset.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
There were no unwanted effects
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
My daughter has a strong ability to see people for who they are. She has a really tuned in radar for goodness and she can tell when someone or something doesn't feel right. Her intuition is greater than mine and she is 9. She has so much empathy and love. She's thoughtful towards others and also to animals. She sings to our garden and to our pets.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
These medicines are here to guide us. We live in a world that is moving way too fast and we forget to tune into the earth. This medicine brings you home to yourself. We are poisoning ourselves with pharmaceuticals that take us away from nature and ourselves. Come home to yourself for you and your children. Mushroom medicine will transform you into the person you've always wanted.
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.2g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas, whole
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?
before i became pregnant
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I was beginning my self work journeys
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I had bad back pain and anxiety and wanted to work on those things. Microdosing helped me feel less depressed and more joy.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Less stress, less depression, more optimism, more joy and positive outlook into the future. Less fear of giving birth.
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
The medicine brings me joy and makes me a better mother.
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 felt more tuned in and my baby seemed to be tuned into that vibration as well. She was calm and would take in her surroundings. She's very intuitive.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No challenges at all!
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I became more patient, I was able to work on some of my past traumas to be better parent. I was able to not take anything too personal. I was better able to be with my daughter when she was upset.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
There were no unwanted effects
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
My daughter has a strong ability to see people for who they are. She has a really tuned in radar for goodness and she can tell when someone or something doesn't feel right. Her intuition is greater than mine and she is 9. She has so much empathy and love. She's thoughtful towards others and also to animals. She sings to our garden and to our pets.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
These medicines are here to guide us. We live in a world that is moving way too fast and we forget to tune into the earth. This medicine brings you home to yourself. We are poisoning ourselves with pharmaceuticals that take us away from nature and ourselves. Come home to yourself for you and your children. Mushroom medicine will transform you into the person you've always wanted.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes. I recommend this medicine to everyone.
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