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 EcoSensual, the Herbal and Trauma-Informed Advocacy Training, 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.
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