Psychedelic Therapy For Pregnant & Breastfeeding Mothers Ft. Mikaela de la Myco

Mikaela de la Myco's groundbreaking research on psilocybin and motherhood reveals its potential benefits for mothers, challenging societal stigma around psychedelics in motherhood. By focusing on the rematriation of psychedelics, her work seeks to empower women and restore indigenous wisdom in the conversation about mental health and maternal care.Today, we take a compelling journey with co-founder Jimmy Nguyen as he engages in a powerful conversation with Mikaela de la Myco to learn about her groundbreaking research initiative, "Mothers of the Mushroom," which investigates the experiences of mothers who have engaged with psilocybin mushrooms during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or postpartum.Mikaela de la Myco is a mother, herbalist, educator, researcher, and facilitator whose work centers on ancestral healing, sacred earth medicine, and trauma-informed care.As the founder of MushWomb, she creates education and containers for birthing people, queer folks, and BIPOC. Based in the occupied Kumeya and Luiseno territory in San Diego, California, Mikaela draws from her indigenous Mexican, Afro-Caribbean, and Southern Italian roots to promote well-being. Professionally, she spearheads organizations like Ma'at, the Matriarchal Alliance for Accountability and Transparency, and Mothers of the Mushroom Research and Resources for Psychedelic Families. Known as a maternal caretaker in her community, Mikaela collaborates with individuals, families, and organizations alike in the struggle to rematriate entheogens. Key TakeawaysMothers of the Mushroom Research: 411 moms participated in a survey study to explore the relationship between psilocybin and motherhood, and it showed promising results, highlighting the need for more research.Rematriating Science & Psychedelics: While De la Myco’s research is paving the way for future research into women’s bodies and psychedelics, it also builds models for the larger fabric of society, empowering women and maternal caretakers to reclaim the power that lies within them.The Power of Citizen Science: As you’ll read, it takes a long time for inherent knowledge to permeate society and legislature, which is where citizen science can step in to bridge the gap between them. This podcast is edited by Chad Eschman. Our music is by Mic Coats. Psychedelic Passage is your partner in safe, supported, and effective psychedelic journeys. As the first concierge service in the U.S., we connect you with vetted facilitators who value integrity and expertise.Start your free Match Making Process, join our Online Learning Community, and explore a range of educational articles at psychedelicpassage.com.