how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
1
how old were you when you gave birth?
31
what are your childrens' ages?
3 months
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?
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?
two months, three months or more
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas
how often did you dose?
protocol -- following a set regimen
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
microdosing institute - every other day
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?
Spiritual exploration and healing, mental health, recreation.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn’t consume while pregnant
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
N/A
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To support postpartum mental health and be able to better show up for my self and baby without the overwhelm from my mental health
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, mentally much clearer and calmer, felt less overwhelmed and better able to regulate during challenging moments which in turn helped me soothe and coregulate my baby better.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Did not notice any challenges
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
An ability to stay calm in chaotic moments, being more present, more sense of lightness and playfulness.
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?
We will see as she gets older!
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Consuming mushrooms on your motherhood journey is a personal choice, but remember that what makes you a better parent, is better for your child. We have to fill our cup first!
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes!
