how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
26
what are your childrens' ages?
18 months
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
My first pregnancy ended in abortion at 6 weeks. Not the right partner, not the right time.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
I’m surprised by how much it helped ease stress even on days I didn’t take it.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
one month
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?
paul stamets - four days on, three off
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth
Pregnancy
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
To be alive to the joys of living! To further open to creativity and the present moment.
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I didn’t during pregnancy.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
It really supported my mood and my stress response while I was really sleep deprived the months of early postpartum. It also helped me to communicate my needs to my partner in a clear and good way. It helped on so many levels!
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
N/a
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?
It greatly helped keep an uplifted mood and promoted patience, acceptance, and enjoyment.
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?
I didn’t notice a difference in him! But he is and was very happy and aware.
