how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
5
how old were you when you gave birth?
30
what are your childrens' ages?
3 and 6
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
3 miscarriages. I was following doctors orders exactly during these pregnancies
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How easy it was
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?
throughout the year, still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .2g, .25g, .3g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, pastes, teas, whole, powdered, Gummies
how often did you dose?
protocol -- following a set regimen
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
PRN
did you have any support with dosing?
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, only my own research, found online resources
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
To help with my depression and anxiety
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
To help with my depression and anxiety
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Lighter, happier mood, more patience
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To help with my depression anxiety and weight loss
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?
My child is a genius now! So thoughtful and determined
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
She latched immediately
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
More patience
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Other people’s opinions
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
More curious, kinder and gentler souls
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Do what’s best for you and your family!!
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes, this was the greatest gift I’ve ever found