how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
24
what are your childrens' ages?
2, 4
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?
I never thought I’d be such an advocate, but it changed me for the better in endless ways
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
one month
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g
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?
paul stamets - four days on, three off
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I was losing myself in my baby. I needed to find myself and connect to my new reality in a Positive light.
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?
Yes. It made us more connected, stronger more loving bond.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No, it was all positive.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Calmer, more rational mind, more energy.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Too strong of an onset at times would cause anxiety.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
They’re both incredibly verbal and inquisitive. More well behaved than so many of their peers.
