In the past, stay-at-home moms would unwind with a glass of wine, but today’s generation is embracing a new trend: microdosing magic mushrooms. This movement focuses on wellness and healing, with mothers using small doses of psilocybin to alleviate stress. Tracey Tee, a 48-year-old mom from Colorado, began microdosing during the pandemic when moms were experiencing high levels of stress. She found that regular doses made her a more attentive parent. While many people microdose for recreational purposes, mothers in states where it’s legal, such as Oregon and Colorado, view it as a form of medicine that should be destigmatized. The Food and Drug Administration has even cleared the way for clinical trials on the effectiveness of psychedelics in treating mental health issues. Ms. Tee, who runs an advocacy group called Moms on Mushrooms, shares her experiences with microdosing to create a community of like-minded moms. While psilocybin is classified as a schedule 1 substance federally, which restricts its medical use, Oregon and Colorado have lifted these restrictions, allowing mothers like Ms. Tee to explore its benefits. Another Colorado mom, Chryss Cada, uses microdosing to manage her PTSD and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Heather Jackson, a mother of two, credits psilocybin with helping her be more present for her children, including one with special needs. Similarly, a mom named Courtney found that microdosing helped her gradually stop using antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. The practice of microdosing psychedelics has gained popularity in recent years, although it’s challenging to determine the exact number of regular users. The active chemical in magic mushrooms, psilocin, interacts with serotonin receptors in the brain and is believed to improve mood and well-being. It may also restore parts of the brain affected by psychiatric conditions. However, while there are many anecdotal benefits of sub-hallucinogenic doses, scientists remain skeptical. Dr. David Olson of the University of California Davis suggests that some perceived benefits might stem from the placebo effect. Nonetheless, the movement behind microdosing aims to empower mothers to be more present and aware, rather than seeking a high. It’s important to distinguish microdosing from previous trends like “Mother’s Little Helper” and the “wine mom” phenomenon. Microdosing is about being focused and attentive, possibly for the first time ever.
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