Monthly musings, inspiration and support for an empowered motherhood
Five Things Every Mum Feels (But Hardly Ever Says Out Loud)
Ever feel like you’re the only mama in the group chat, at work, or in your circle who just can’t quite get her sh*t together? You’re definitely not alone. So many mums I work with feel this way, caught in the whirlwind of matrescence—that ongoing, rarely talked-about transition into motherhood.
Here are five of the most common challenges mamas face during this season of life. If any of these hit home for you, know that it’s okay to feel this way—and there is another way forward. 💛
It’s not “just” motherhood
That overwhelming feeling you can’t quite put into words? It’s not all in your head. You’re not alone, and you certainly don’t have to ride this out on your own.
Finding YOU again in Motherhood
In the whirlwind of motherhood, have you ever paused to wonder, “Who even am I now that I’m a mama?”
Whether you’re navigating those intense early stages or finally coming up for air, this question often lingers, quietly demanding attention.
Some of my favourite Matrescence resources
If you’re curious to find out more about matrescence, here are some of my favourite resources to explore.
Lost in the maze of motherhood
I often describe the early years of motherhood as a maze. A fun adventure with twists and turns, but also with lots of potential for losing your way, conflicting choices and regularly running into dead ends.
"I feel lost since becoming a mum” is one of the most common things women say to me when we speak.
Stop trying to “bounce back” and embrace growing forward
It’s no secret that our culture actively rewards mothers for how quickly they can ‘bounce back’ into their old bodies, jeans, jobs and lifestyles.
Here are 3 reasons why I believe it's time to start reframing what motherhood looks like and to question whether bouncing back is a goal we really want to subscribe to.
Matrescence: one word with the power to transform motherhood
Matrescence is a relatively new way of describing the identity shift a woman goes through when she becomes a mother.
It captures the physical, psychological, emotional, and social transformation she experiences; a transformation that is slow, always evolving, and one that never truly ends.