About the MOTM

Age:
40
Location:
Northern California
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
mid dose (1-3 grams)
Protocol:
protocol - a set regime

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
5
how old were you when you gave birth?
29
what are your childrens' ages?
10 and 3.5
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
My babies in order- First born, mc, mc,mc, youngest
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How quickly I was able to feel like a better sense of confidence, as well as inner peace and light to then radiate to my children, my life, my community and place in the universe.

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas, whole, powdered
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?
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, only my own research
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
To gain a better understanding of life and my place in the universe. For fun experiences with friends in my teens and twenties.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I did not ingest during pregnancy. I would have if I would have trusted my intuition as well as had more like minded mamas to back up my choice with research. Ten/ eleven years ago the research wasn't there.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I can't speak to this yet. If I'm fortunate enough to be pregnant again I will most definitely.

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I chose to microdose for multiple reasons, anxiety, to feel more like myself, PTSD, depression.
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?
I'm a big advocate for extended breastfeeding as our mothers did before us. That being said I'm breastfeeding my 3.5 year old, and breasted my oldest until 4.5 and can't exactly say if there's any difference in either health or behavior. I would like to think that there is and if anything it's strengthened our bonds helping me be on their level more frequently. They are both very intuitive, wise and bright for their ages. Also both neurodiverse.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Just overall a more peaceful version of myself

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Same as above overall a general calmer, more intuitive mothering, more much needed slow days. My PTSD isn't triggered and because of this I'm able to be there authentically. More presence. More sense of self worth as well as more sense of confidence.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Not having other moms to talk to about it but my husband is my partner in life and doses also
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Stated above

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Trust your intuition always and mother knowing that you're right
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely to anyone from elderly to mothers to veterans, anyone on an ssri or anyone needing a better way to neuro diverse individuals.
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About the MOTM

Age:
40
Location:
Northern California
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
mid dose (1-3 grams)
Protocol:
protocol - a set regime
mid dose (1-3 grams)
still dosing
.1g, .15g
teas, whole, powdered
protocol -- following a set regimen
microdosing institute - every other day
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, only my own research
after i gave birth

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
5
how old were you when you gave birth?
29
what are your childrens' ages?
10 and 3.5
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
My babies in order- First born, mc, mc,mc, youngest
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How quickly I was able to feel like a better sense of confidence, as well as inner peace and light to then radiate to my children, my life, my community and place in the universe.

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .15g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas, whole, powdered
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?
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, only my own research
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
To gain a better understanding of life and my place in the universe. For fun experiences with friends in my teens and twenties.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I did not ingest during pregnancy. I would have if I would have trusted my intuition as well as had more like minded mamas to back up my choice with research. Ten/ eleven years ago the research wasn't there.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
I can't speak to this yet. If I'm fortunate enough to be pregnant again I will most definitely.

Postpartum & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I chose to microdose for multiple reasons, anxiety, to feel more like myself, PTSD, depression.
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?
I'm a big advocate for extended breastfeeding as our mothers did before us. That being said I'm breastfeeding my 3.5 year old, and breasted my oldest until 4.5 and can't exactly say if there's any difference in either health or behavior. I would like to think that there is and if anything it's strengthened our bonds helping me be on their level more frequently. They are both very intuitive, wise and bright for their ages. Also both neurodiverse.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Just overall a more peaceful version of myself

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Same as above overall a general calmer, more intuitive mothering, more much needed slow days. My PTSD isn't triggered and because of this I'm able to be there authentically. More presence. More sense of self worth as well as more sense of confidence.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Not having other moms to talk to about it but my husband is my partner in life and doses also
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Stated above

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Trust your intuition always and mother knowing that you're right
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely to anyone from elderly to mothers to veterans, anyone on an ssri or anyone needing a better way to neuro diverse individuals.
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