how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
38
what are your childrens' ages?
5 yrs
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How effective it has been in maintaining healthy sleep, emotional regulation, and a sense of peace, when no amount of therapy or other medication has helped.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.2g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole, powdered
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?
Severe postpartum depression, lack of motivation, severe insomnia, and complete loss of vitality
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
I did not dose during pregnancy
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Increased patience, increase sense of calm, complete cure of insomnia after the big dose, and maintenance of quality sleep with microdose, more joy and connection in motherhood.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
On my off days (days I don’t microdose), I often have a feeling of emotional turmoil or frustration.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
When I am Microdosing, my son seems to also be more calm and we seem to connect better. I attribute this to my emotional state and his receptivity to it.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
My entire experience of motherhood has changed for the better since excepting mushrooms into my life.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely. And especially those folks who struggle with postpartum depression PTSD, insomnia, and a general lack of vitality.