No matter what you believe BEFORE you go into motherhood, there is always a moment when you realise: this isn't what I thought it would be. Maybe it comes immediately - birth was nothing like you thought, the first days were completely different. Or maybe it comes years later, when you think your life - and that of your children or your relationship - is on a certain path, and you realise: that's not my reality anymore. In that moment, there is an invitation mama: Will I open to a new...

In this episode Amy takes a moment to reflect on ten years of coaching mothers, and both her personal journey to get to this point, and how she sees the focus on mothers changing. Just a few short months after becoming a mother 16 years ago, Amy started writing and researching the question: what happens to us? Why does it feel this way? How can we do it better? And since then, she's listened to thousands of hours of coaching and interviews, with both experts and mamas around the world. But,...

Throughout a woman's life, she experiences so many metaphorsis and change - and until very recently, most of these have been hidden and unspoken. Like matrescence - and menopause. Why is that? Why is it that we, as a society, have kept so many of these huge transformations hidden? And what does that do to a woman as she experiences it? And imagine if you were experiencing not one, but TWO of them at the same time? That's what today's podcast episode is all about. CiCi shares her story of...

In today's Take the Mic episode, we hand our mic over to Elena. Elena bravely shares her experience of matrescence, and her vision now for her work - and in particular, her desire to create a space for the mothers in her community and in her country to be vulnerable about their own experience, free from judgement. But as she asks so beautifully in this episode... how can you create that for others when you don't even have the words for it yourself yet? How can you support other women's...

We've spoken with a number of relationship and sex experts over the years on this podcast - and there's a reason for that. Babies can change so much. For both partners. How do we connect after so much has changed? How do we even know what we want anymore when our bodies feel so different and the time and space we had for our partner has evaporated? The truth is, intimacy and sexual connection can - and often does - take a back seat for the early years. But when you finally do have the...

The beautiful - and confronting - thing about matrescence is it often leads us deep into our own familial story, and how we were mothered. Sometimes, without even knowing it, it can be the portal into looking at our mothers, and our mothers' mother's experience of being a woman and a mother... which, without the proper support and understanding, can feel very overwhelming. But what if we were to see this has a chance to heal our red thread? What if the gift of matrescence included the gift of...

What if we were to view the experience of Matrescence as a spiritual assignment? How would we feel if we knew that all we are going through is actually here to help us grow? Would that make this wild ride any different? Over the years, I have interviewed many different authors and experts about matrescence and motherhood - but rarely have I been so inspired to view this experience as a deeply spiritual one as when I spoke with Kelly Van Zandt. Kelly is the author behind "Powerful Postpartum:...

Imagine if we could translate the word Matrescence into all the different languages, ensuring that this powerful new understanding of the rite of passage of motherhood is deeply understood by each and every women? Imagine if it was not only translated, but also shared through local cultures and traditions, bringing back a connection between mothers, women and the cycles of life? Just imagine! Today's special "Take The Mic" episode - where we hand my microphone (and platform) over to one of...

Matrescence and the experience of becoming a mother changes us in the most profound ways - and often in the way we most need. Take our guest Sara Pantry's story as an example: A hugely successful woman by anyone's measure, having turned her ambition into action over and over again, leading to her position at LinkedIn as Senior Workplace Leader, specialising in creating exceptional employee experiences and fostering engaging workplaces. Including ensuring women are supported after returning...

Welcome back, Mamas. "I love my children deeply and ferociously. I would choose them again. I was born to be their mother. And still, it is hard. And fraught with the pains of being human, of living in a world with physical and energetic limitations." This was the start of the social media post by the phenomenal Leonie Dawson that spurred this interview... and sparked one of the most honest and moving conversations about motherhood, forgiveness, and acceptance. As an entrepreneur, Leonie...

It can take years to process what we went through in pregnancy and early motherhood. ⁠ ⁠ Especially if we didn't understand it at the time, or had a safe space to share. ⁠ ⁠ As Rachael Rose shares this week, it's been seven years since she was incredibly ill with hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnancy... ⁠ ⁠ and she's still trying to process it. ⁠ ⁠ But seven years on, it's also why she now does the work that she does - creating Women's Circles and training others to do the same. ⁠ Rachael is a...

Welcome to "TAKE THE MIC" - a brand new style podcast episode! Every month I will be handing my microphone over to one of our phenomenal Mama Rising coaches somewhere in the world to host my podcast and share their story.  This isn't me interviewing them - this is them HOSTING the show!  They introduce themselves, share their story of Matrescence and motherhood, and the experiences of mothers in their region.  They are the host, the expert, and the leader.  And I couldn't be more excited to...

Welcome to another episode of "The Happy Mama Movement Podcast." ⁠ As human beings, we seem to approach motherhood in a very unique (and strange) way.  If you look around at other species, and at nature itself, you see an acceptance of the cycles of death and destruction, and the raw and messy beauty of new life.  It’s bloody and it’s messy.  There’s rage and there’s pain.  And the systems and ecosystems around the process know that - and honour it.  That’s what Lucy Jones discovered when she...

Welcome, beautiful souls, to this exciting episode of the Happy Mama Movement Podcast. This week, we have the privilege of unraveling some of the incredible tapestry of a woman not fit for the norm. Stephanie Trethewey is a woman of many talents, a pioneer in rural motherhood, and a driving force in sustainable agriculture. Stephanie's journey began in the fast-paced world of TV journalism, where she spent over seven years crafting stories for some of the nation's most prominent news...

For years, I have been asked: but what about the Dads? Do the non-birthing partners go through a similar identity shift? Is there something called Patrescence? And... how can I talk to my partner about this, and understand what they are going through too? Welcome to our special Matrescence Partner Podcast series! In this series, I have spoken with three different experts about the experience of becoming a parent, watching your partner experience matrescence, and how parenting changes the...

Welcome to "The Happy Mama Movement Podcast." As your companion on this heartwarming journey through the tapestry of parenthood, I invite you to continue with me for our Matrescence Partner Podcast series, delving into the incredible journey fathers embark on during matrescence. For years, I have been asked: but what about the Dads? Do the non-birthing partners go through a similar identity shift? Is there something called Patrescence? And... how can I talk to my partner about this, and...

Welcome, beautiful souls, to a heart-opening episode of "The Happy Mama Movement Podcast." For years, I have been asked: but what about the Dads? Do the non-birthing partners go through a similar identity shift? Is there something called Patrescence? And... how can I talk to my partner about this, and understand what they are going through too? Welcome to our special Matrescence Partner Series! In this series, I have spoken with three different experts about the experience of becoming a...

Our world tells us we need to be productive, no matter what. From a very young age, we are taught to ignore our bodies and what they are trying to tell us, and keep on going. Learning how to UNDO that habit is one of the greatest challenges of motherhood and womanhood! In this episode, Amy shares her recent experience of retreating to heal - and how uncomfortable that has been at times. 'Am I letting everyone down?' 'What if everything falls apart if I pull back?' 'What will people think...

Welcome, lovely mamas, to another nourishing episode of "The Happy Mama Movement Podcast." Today we're diving deep into a conversation that may very well transform the way you see yourself, your body, and your journey through motherhood. In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with the remarkable Hollie Swanton. Hollie is a Women's Health Occupational Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Mama Rising Facilitator. Hollie provides integrated mind-body support to women across the lifespan, with...

Welcome, beautiful souls, to another enlightening episode of "The Happy Mama Movement Podcast." Today we're going to dive into a topic that's close to my heart and, I'm sure, to the hearts of many of our listeners. You see,we have this incredible ability to see time through a different lens. We're masterful at prioritizing, and we've come to understand that quality often trumps quantity. We've embraced the art of flexibility, learned the fine balance of setting boundaries, and are wizards at...

Our bodies are the source and creator of motherhood. They are the vessel for the gifts of our children. But what happens when our body doesn't follow the 'plan' of pregnancy and birth? What happens when you feel your body let you down, or is now changed forever? Dr Rebecca Ray is one of the most beautiful and insightful writers on instagram at the moment - and is known for her radical self-acceptance work. But in this interview on her journey into and through motherhood, she opens up like...

In our current world, we have been undervaluing what it means to be a woman and a mother. But in many ancient traditions and teachings, the mother is celebrated and revered for her power to create and sustain life. In my search for a better understanding of who I was becoming, and why I struggled so much to value this current season of my life, Kundalini yoga has been one of those ancient teachings that has guided me to a new understanding. Alexandra Di Cecco has been a Kundalini yoga...

Hey there Mamas. We all know that we need to change those constant negative thoughts in our heads, - but how do you do it exactly? Here is another episode from the past, with Mummy Mind Detox founder Erin Reghenzani talking about training your brain to detox those old thought patterns and tune into the bliss of mamahood.  This is just a taste our fabulous conversation from way back in 2017, but the full episode can be found HERE:...

This is an exciting time. We’re having conversations about what it means to be a woman, a mother, an equal, all over the world. New barriers are being broken. It’s revolutionary. But as we change the conversation around motherhood, I am often asked ‘What about the dads?’ And my answer is usually - yes, there are big changes for men when they become Dads, but that’s not my passion. Someone else can pick that up and run with it. And I hope they do. Well, mamas… I’ve found him. Damian Waters, or...