how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
29
what are your childrens' ages?
2.5
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?
The small changes in my outlook, behavior and beliefs that have happened over time.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas, whole, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
None
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 didn't, but I would have
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn't but I would have
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Did not dose while pregnant
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To help heal myself from depression and PTSD
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
N/A
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
N/A
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Mushrooms make me a better parent. Because I'm able to heal my trauma and manage my symptoms, I'm able to show up more consistently, passionately and gently with my children. I'm able to have the energy, compassion and empathy I need to navigate my life as a parent and individual, and my children watching my behavior means they're also growing into balanced, empathetic, compassionate humans. My home and job are better managed and balanced, and my relationships are healthier.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Occasionally I feel a little irritable when I dose, but it's easy to manage if I'm able to take a little time away to myself for less than 10 minutes to breath and integrate myself with the medicine. Otherwise I've experienced no negative effects.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
My children copy my behavior, and I see it in the way they treat me, themselves and each other. I notice it in their play and how they interact with others. Because I am a safer, calmer, more attentive and present human, I see that they are the same way.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Our healthcare community stresses risks vs benefits with everything we do, and the best gift we can give ourselves is to attune to our intuition and inner knowing, and decide if a natural substance is better than a pharmaceutical at performing the same function.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes.
