how many children do you have?
three
how many pregnancies have you had?
3
how old were you when you gave birth?
30, 32, 35.
what are your childrens' ages?
6, 4, 8 months.
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
None
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
The same dose can feel very different depending on how your day goes!
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.2g, .25g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, pastes, powdered
how often did you dose?
protocol -- following a set regimen
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Started as fadiman, then luteal protocol
did you have any support with dosing?
professional microdosing/ psilocybin coach/ support person
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To help with my mental health
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 of a connection with my baby
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Challenges have been not having the time to properly focus on myself and my needs during the process.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I feel I have a bit more awareness of myself. Although I still struggle to harness my emotions
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Very gassy! Parenting always has to come first so finding the time to focus on myself - journaling, breathwork etc often gets forgotten.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
None as of yet.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Don’t hesitate with this - Mother Earth has provided us with the medicine we need.
would you recommend this path to other people?
I feel that everyone would benefit from these beautiful mushrooms and all they have to offer us.
