how many children do you have?
four
how many pregnancies have you had?
5
how old were you when you gave birth?
23
what are your childrens' ages?
21,19,10 and 8
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 choose to release a pregnancy when I was 19. It’s was not a sustainable relationship.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How much it helped!
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?
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?
I chose to ingest mushrooms to heal from trauma.
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?
I am more present, patient, grounded and no longer anxious.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
I can say that they have a mom that is nicer.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
I don’t have experience in consuming mushrooms during pregnancy but if they can be taken safely by all means consume.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely! It opens you heart, mind and body!