Why I’m Proud to Be Part of the Microdosing Moms Movement

You may not be aware, but a subset of the population participating in the psychedelic renaissance are moms who microdose.

I’m proud to be one of those moms. A quick Google search shows a slew of articles about this movement, such as “Moms who microdose ‘magic’ mushrooms say the psychedelic made them better parents.” This article from Insider Magazine describes how taking psilocybin mushrooms has helped moms who have battled depression and suicidal thoughts. It also assists moms to be more present with their kids and their lives in everyday life.

Comparisons have been made between moms microdosing mushrooms and drinking wine. However, as many of the microdosing moms discussed, mushrooms help you tune into your reality rather than tune out. The fact of the matter is that I, like many moms in the U.S. and other industrialized, Westernized countries, am isolated and too burdened with childcare. Mushrooms cannot magically change this reality, but they can help us to better, more consciously navigate our realities.

Yes, mushrooms can help us feel more connected; though they do not magically help us form a community, they help us feel held by the community we have and to help remind us of our connectedness and the sacredness of life. They also help us self-regulate, heal our traumas, and connect to our higher selves.

A transcript from an All Things Considered episode in NPR, “Thousands of moms are microdosing with mushrooms to ease the stress of parenting,” discusses how moms microdosing mushrooms are using these psychedelics as a natural therapeutic tool to help them relieve stress in a similar way to how moms of previous generations used valium, chardonnay, and other “mommy’s little helpers.” However, in contrast to alcohol, benzos, and anti-depressants, mushrooms help people become more aware, present, and conscious. They also help people wean themselves off of more harmful and numbing substances.

Though many of these articles warn that the science is not conclusive on microdosing, and people may have varying definitions of what dose is considered a microdose, the surge in the microdosing movement among moms and among the general population suggests that the effects are real. My anecdotal experience confirms this. I follow several advocates of microdosing and working with earth medicines on my various social media platforms, and I have joined several of these burgeoning communities.

I believe the psychedelic renaissance and the green wave are emerging because they can no longer be suppressed; humanity is at a critical juncture with the model of late-stage capitalism breaking down. Our public health and environmental crises stem from a crisis of consciousness. Working with earth medicines intentionally will help us regain our connectedness to ourselves, our families, and the greater world.

References:

Brill, Amy. (November 9, 2022). “Are All the Moms Microdosing Without Me?” Oprah Daily. Retrieved from https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a41626181/microdosing-mushrooms-moms/

Naftulin, Julia. (August 27, 2021). “Moms Who Microdose ‘Magic’ Mushrooms Say the Psychedelic Made Them Better Parents.” Insider. Retrieved from https://www.insider.com/moms-microdosing-magic-mushrooms-psilocybin-say-makes-them-better-parents-2021-8

Sherry, Allison. (August 16, 2022). Stressed Out, Busy Moms Say Microdosing Mushrooms Makes Life Easier and Brighter. Researchers Caution That They are ‘Experimenting on Themselves.’” CPR News. Retrieved from https://www.cpr.org/2022/08/16/moms-microdosing-mushrooms/

Sherry, Allison. (September 13, 2022). “Thousands of moms are microdosing with mushrooms to ease the stress of parenting.” NPR. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/2022/09/13/1121599369/thousands-of-moms-are-microdosing-with-mushrooms-to-ease-the-stress-of-parenting

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