how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
7
how old were you when you gave birth?
33
what are your childrens' ages?
1 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?
Yes, 4 abortions and 1 miscarriage
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
I hope I can articulate this how I want to…but I felt hyper aware of time and how fleeting it is when it comes to my growing children. Time is moving so quickly but I felt I able to slow down time a little but also go back in time and envision them when they were smaller which helped me appreciate how far we’ve come. I’m always striving to be a better version of myself, as an individual and as a mother and mushrooms has helped elevate that version of myself and I know they will continue to help me reach my highest self. Another surprise I had was being more connected to my emotions. I’m a Pisces and have always felt connected to my emotions but mushrooms connected me more to them and surfaced emotions on things I thought I was indifferent to. Thank you to mother mushroom and to mama Mikaela. You truly are a special being and I’m very thankful for your education, generosity, authenticity and accessibility.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram)
how long did you dose for?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g
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?
microdosing institute - every other day
did you have any support with dosing?
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?
Not applicable
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
Not applicable
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
More attuned to my emotions, present and self-aware. When it came to caring for, or interacting with my children, I was also present, more playful, more patient, attuned to their emotions and followed their lead.
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
To help cope with a transition from full-time working mama to stay at home mama. Also to help with a self diagnosis of postpartum 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 didn’t notice any differences to myself or my baby. Breastfeeding always came natural to me and I’ve had beautiful experiences BF both my children into toddlerhood
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No I didn’t notice any challenges to myself or my baby.
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
My inner child came out and I was able to join my 4 year old’s imaginative play wholeheartedly and also be more imaginative myself. I felt more connected to my 1 year old after and felt more of a soul connection. Also, overall I had more patience.
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?
My 1 year old feels more secure because he has my love and attention.
