how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
36 and 37
what are your childrens' ages?
8 and 6
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 it helped me become a better person and how it improved my chronic pains.
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?
throughout the year, still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.15g, .2g, .25g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
teas, powdered
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?
For better mood, creativity, health improvement (chronic pain relief), personal growth
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?
-
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
-
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
I became more patient and compassionate. It helped me get closer to my children in many levels. I wish I had discovered microdosing sooner!
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Absolutely none!
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
They are happier when I’m closer to them.
Summary
what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
Don’t be scared. Even though Microdosing can have powerful effects, it’s a gentle practice, which has been done for millennia. We just need to spread the word that it’s been used during pregnancy and breastfeeding by indigenous peoples without any issues. The scientific bodies need to stop chickening out and do the research already so the world can incorporate the practice. Better mothers will secure a better world!
would you recommend this path to other people?
Absolutely!
