how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
6
how old were you when you gave birth?
27,29
what are your childrens' ages?
3 and 4
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
2 living, 1 miscarriage, 3 abortions
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
1) how many people microdose! 2) how amazing it truly works. SO much better than the anti depressants/anti anxiety meds I used to be on!
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g, .2g
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?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I had one experience with a high dose in my early 20’s. It was great and life changing, I was already on the spiritual path but this experience catapulted me further.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
N/a
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/a
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I started microdosing after my second born child to help with postpartum depression and rage, overwhelming emotions
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?
It definitely helped me with pp depression, and with regulating my emotions in a more healthy manner. I did notice that my child was not as cranky/colicky, not sure if that’s from a slight pass through the milk or if e was just feeding off my now better mental state/energy
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 still microdose off and on, and I notice I am happier, more calm and gentle with my children, I’m less quick to anger, it gives me the second to think about how I will appropriately handle a situation with my children other than reacting. I just have a general sense of a happier outlook, more patience and wellbeing.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Stigma, judgement from my parents
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
When mama is calm and happy so are the kids!
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
It’s the most effective treatment I have ever used in regards to postpartum mood disorders, or generalized anxiety and depression. Has not had any negative effects on myself or my children, even while breastfeeding.
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely, and I do!