how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
22
what are your childrens' ages?
6 weeks
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 really is
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
throughout the year
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g, .2g, .25g, .3g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
whole
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?
before i became pregnant
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
For a few reasons…
1. To connect to the spirit of the mushroom and plants
2. Wanting to reprogram my mind to experience my desired reality
3. To live life happier and being open to think differently
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
1. To connect with my baby
2. To connect with mushroom & plants
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I was more open in arguments with my partner… I wouldn’t be so easy to upset and could see from Birds Eye. I was also able to speak my mind without second guessing myself. I was ok with being vulnerable
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
1. To combat post partum depression.
In the thick of it right now trying to help myself.
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 ok with vulnerability. I didn’t notice anything with my baby. Normal
Im still trying to see the benefits while breastfeeding.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I notice when I am upset and can catch myself before I dwell or lash out. I can question myself and have a second for reflection.
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?
She “calls” for my partner and I. Communicating early
