About the MOTM

Age:
32
Location:
Chelsea QC
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
Protocol:
protocol - a set regime

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
31
what are your childrens' ages?
18 mo and 9 (step son)
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
N/a
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How easy it’s been to talk about it.

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .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?
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
did you have any support with dosing?
professional microdosing/ psilocybin coach/ support person, friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, only my own research, no support or research, mostly my own intuition, I had all of the above but I went with my intuition of a 1 day on 2 days off cycle for about a year of 100 mg
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Curiosity
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Intuitively
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I intuitively felt it was safe for my baby and I trusted it was useful when necessary and when I no longer felt I needed it I just intuitively stopped. That doesn’t quite answer the Q But I suppose the benefit was allowing the pregnancy to be what it was without fear or worry about “what could happen” when I was operating from full trust.

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Necessary - I felt it was the best option and one that I knew the territory well. I chose it over an over the counter drug I didn’t want to ingest for myself let alone while breastfeeding
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?
Absolutely. I was calmer, more stable, more emotionally regulated, clearer mind, better communication and presence between myself and baby, and he has developed so fast and so well for his age.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
I mostly had moments of worry that he would be overly sensitive to his environment but then I remembered “he’s a baby and this is normal” rather than feeding that worry. Some intrusive thoughts still came in.

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I’m so proud of the parent I am and I owe SO much of it to mushrooms. They have helped me heal myself and with the tools I already have and use, they make the work so much faster and easier to access. My nervous system can actually regulate and use the tools I need.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Worry that other people would judge.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
I think my child is well because I’m well, and that I attribute to the mushroom but also my conscious use of it. I believe I’m the medicine, and the mushroom just reminds me that.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
I have always felt called to using these teachers and at times felt worried I could be addicted. This is the furtherest thing from the truth and frankly was more a reflection of fear programming. I have taken 1 year off all use without any feelings of anxiety or challenge, and have integrated it back into my life seamlessly without any over indulgence. Where before I used to go for big doses to “kill my ego” I am never in a place of compromising my mental health for the sake of my own spiritual addiction. I am here, with my child, enjoying the experience that these teachers can provide, and never feel my ego needs to “die” to make me a better mom. I am meet her with gentleness and compassion the way I would my toddler - and it’s taught me so much about myself and what I need to give my child as well. What a gift to be able to have what I need without fear of over doing it, overindulgence or harm to anyone. I feel there is only benefit and my addictive tendencies from pre-pregnancy continue to heal everyday.
would you recommend this path to other people?
100 percent yes
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About the MOTM

Age:
32
Location:
Chelsea QC
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
Protocol:
protocol - a set regime
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
still dosing
.1g, .15g
capsules
protocol -- following a set regimen
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
professional microdosing/ psilocybin coach/ support person, friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, only my own research, no support or research, mostly my own intuition, I had all of the above but I went with my intuition of a 1 day on 2 days off cycle for about a year of 100 mg
before i became pregnant

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
31
what are your childrens' ages?
18 mo and 9 (step son)
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
N/a
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How easy it’s been to talk about it.

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .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?
james fadiman - one day on, two days off
did you have any support with dosing?
professional microdosing/ psilocybin coach/ support person, friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, only my own research, no support or research, mostly my own intuition, I had all of the above but I went with my intuition of a 1 day on 2 days off cycle for about a year of 100 mg
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
Curiosity
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Intuitively
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I intuitively felt it was safe for my baby and I trusted it was useful when necessary and when I no longer felt I needed it I just intuitively stopped. That doesn’t quite answer the Q But I suppose the benefit was allowing the pregnancy to be what it was without fear or worry about “what could happen” when I was operating from full trust.

Postpartum & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Necessary - I felt it was the best option and one that I knew the territory well. I chose it over an over the counter drug I didn’t want to ingest for myself let alone while breastfeeding
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?
Absolutely. I was calmer, more stable, more emotionally regulated, clearer mind, better communication and presence between myself and baby, and he has developed so fast and so well for his age.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
I mostly had moments of worry that he would be overly sensitive to his environment but then I remembered “he’s a baby and this is normal” rather than feeding that worry. Some intrusive thoughts still came in.

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I’m so proud of the parent I am and I owe SO much of it to mushrooms. They have helped me heal myself and with the tools I already have and use, they make the work so much faster and easier to access. My nervous system can actually regulate and use the tools I need.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Worry that other people would judge.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
I think my child is well because I’m well, and that I attribute to the mushroom but also my conscious use of it. I believe I’m the medicine, and the mushroom just reminds me that.

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
I have always felt called to using these teachers and at times felt worried I could be addicted. This is the furtherest thing from the truth and frankly was more a reflection of fear programming. I have taken 1 year off all use without any feelings of anxiety or challenge, and have integrated it back into my life seamlessly without any over indulgence. Where before I used to go for big doses to “kill my ego” I am never in a place of compromising my mental health for the sake of my own spiritual addiction. I am here, with my child, enjoying the experience that these teachers can provide, and never feel my ego needs to “die” to make me a better mom. I am meet her with gentleness and compassion the way I would my toddler - and it’s taught me so much about myself and what I need to give my child as well. What a gift to be able to have what I need without fear of over doing it, overindulgence or harm to anyone. I feel there is only benefit and my addictive tendencies from pre-pregnancy continue to heal everyday.
would you recommend this path to other people?
100 percent yes
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