how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
32
what are your childrens' ages?
2y 9m
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
I had a 6/7 weeks miscarriage on my first pregnnacy
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
how absolutely amazing and natural
it felt
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules
how often did you dose?
protocol -- following a set regimen
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?
to integrate motherhood and personal growth with my intensions to be a better parent and citizen on society
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, I was so much more attuned and developed incredible skills to regulate my mood, make healthy decisions and notice my nervous system needs to regulate and rest. Also felt more connected to people and the planet. I was able to have lot more eye contact with my baby and interact with him in such loving way, noticing his need more naturally. I higher sense of security to follow my instincts.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
The challenge was the everything become more clear. So on the days when I was very tired with no help and an overload of responsibilities and tasks I would put things aside to take care of my needs and my baby needs to rest. It become easier after a few weeks to adjust to the expectations I had of taking care of too many things at once.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Being more present, connecting in a deeper level to my child’s feelings and needs and understanding human development in a clear way.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
There were none to me, it’s more of the unwanted reality that becomes clear. We are raising kids in a way that is too disconnected from each other as a community.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Since I was able to notice his needs more the was sleeping better, eating better, playing better and feeling more connected to me
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Don’t be afraid of training because you will know if is for you or not and if you allow the message to come from your hearth if won’t feel scary.
would you recommend this path to other people?
For sure, I think it’s a medicine that would fit must humans
