how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
22& 26
what are your childrens' ages?
They will be 7 and 11 in January 2024
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
NA
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
The fact that I don’t get burnt out anymore from work and being a mom with kids who need high levels of support.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
three months or more, still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .2g, .25g, .5g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, pastes, Edibles
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
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To hopefully help with my depression, anxiety, and heal my trauma to be the best mom I can possible be for my kids. Not be so reactive and triggered.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
NA
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
NA
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I’m able to slow down and be more intuitive with my kids and able to meet their needs better, especially emotional needs and support. I have one trans child and one with autism, and I was so burnt out from work and life. I can parent to my best abilities without fear of pouring from an empty cup.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
None so far.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
That I know how to respond to them in the way that they need, I’m able to remember how it felt when I was that age and what I needed from my parents I didn’t receive.