did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
Yes, I have had one abortion
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
I really didn’t know how wonderfully helpful it would be. I have never been “good” at taking mushrooms . They used to scare me. And now I feel like they are my little helpers and friends
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
three months or more
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
My sister grows and creates them in an exceptional gummy form
how often did you dose?
protocol -- following a set regimen
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
microdosing institute - every other day
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, I began after
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I began after birth
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/a
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I was feeling depressed and alone, originally wanted to escape the difficult feelings. Remembered quickly this is not the job of the mushrooms. With the help of my sister (amazing human and practitioner /creator with this medicine) Began setting intentions for the help I was seeking and absolutely changed my life/perspective.
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?
Myself. Yes. Helps my focus on breath and patience, being in my body, being a kinder human/parent. Not so much notice difference in the babe
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
They challenged me to step up my game when things got hard. Ie: helped me with my work on doing better.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Calmer more attentive more creative more loving mama.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
N/a
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
They are happier and feel like life is more fun and LIGHT
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Just listening to the challenges and ask for help. If choosing to micro dose, Set a specific intention of what you want then to help you with. It’s amazing what having the focus with the medicine will do. Seriously changed my life.
My sister grows and creates them in an exceptional gummy form
protocol -- following a set regimen
microdosing institute - every other day
after i gave birth
The Story
how many children do you have?
three
how many pregnancies have you had?
4
how old were you when you gave birth?
29 with my first and 39/40 with my 2nd and 3rd
what are your childrens' ages?
11, 2, 6 months
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
Yes, I have had one abortion
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
I really didn’t know how wonderfully helpful it would be. I have never been “good” at taking mushrooms . They used to scare me. And now I feel like they are my little helpers and friends
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
three months or more
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
My sister grows and creates them in an exceptional gummy form
how often did you dose?
protocol -- following a set regimen
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
microdosing institute - every other day
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, I began after
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I began after birth
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/a
Postpartum & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I was feeling depressed and alone, originally wanted to escape the difficult feelings. Remembered quickly this is not the job of the mushrooms. With the help of my sister (amazing human and practitioner /creator with this medicine) Began setting intentions for the help I was seeking and absolutely changed my life/perspective.
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?
Myself. Yes. Helps my focus on breath and patience, being in my body, being a kinder human/parent. Not so much notice difference in the babe
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
They challenged me to step up my game when things got hard. Ie: helped me with my work on doing better.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Calmer more attentive more creative more loving mama.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
N/a
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
They are happier and feel like life is more fun and LIGHT
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Just listening to the challenges and ask for help. If choosing to micro dose, Set a specific intention of what you want then to help you with. It’s amazing what having the focus with the medicine will do. Seriously changed my life.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes. 100
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