For sometime now, I feel like I’ve been the Town Crier.
I’ve gone into the trenches of Motherhood, and heard what women are saying.
I’ve read their stories, I’ve shared my own.
I’ve held the space as they cried the minute they introduced themself.
I’ve gathered thousands of them together to explore what we really need.
I know what’s happening to women as they try to navigate motherhood and life… and it’s time I cried out.
We need a better way.
And matrescence is the map to navigate us there.
We are meant to have stories of becoming as guideposts on our mothering journey.
We’re meant to be inspired and comforted by the stories of other women’s lives and experience.
We’re meant to tell the truth about the emotional cost of mothering and who bears it... and what we can do about it.
Here are some of those stories, both my own and others, to ignite the change we all crave.
I’m a former global marketer turned Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) leader—and the only ICF-certified Mama Rising Matrescence Coach & Psychotherapist from Singapore and Malaysia. My work sits at the intersection of career, motherhood, and identity, helping organizations address one of the most overlooked challenges in talent retention: how to support women through life’s biggest…
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In 2017, I had my first baby and carried on as if nothing significant had happened. I got promoted quickly after returning from Mat Leave and loved my job as a Transformation Director in one of the global Big-4 Professional Services firms. However, burnout was on the horizon and I had 4 miscarriages in close…
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Hi, I'm Alison, the founder of For The Love of Mum – a company dedicated to creating meaningful care experiences for mothers by deepening her understanding of Matrescence. Through thoughtfully curated wellbeing gift boxes, we go beyond beautiful products to offer a holistic care experience. Each box includes The Little Pack of M cards, featuring…
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Originally from London, I now live in Australia with my two beautiful children, my husband, and our (well-travelled) dog. After experiencing two vastly different returns to work after maternity leave, I couldn’t ignore the gaps in support for mothers navigating this transition. The pressure to prove yourself, the mental load of managing work and home,…
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Hi I’m Em, I am healthy woman advocate, home educating mum, lover of being out in nature, growing our own food, spending time with my family and animals. I have been on my own health journey for over 7 years and love all that I have learnt along the way. I passionately believe in supporting…
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As a Counsellor and Motherhood Wellbeing Coach, I am deeply passionate about supporting women through the transformative journey of Matrescence—the profound process of becoming a mother. This sacred transition often brings about a whirlwind of emotions, challenges, and new identities, and it’s my role to offer compassionate guidance through it all. By fostering a space…
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Hi, I’m ChiaYi from Taiwan. I’m a mom to a son and daughter, a former counseling teacher, and I’ve also been a full-time mom. I went through severe postpartum depression and used to feel a lot of guilt about it until I learned about the concept of matrescence. That’s when I realized that becoming a…
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I am Camila Salvan, a pioneer in Matrescência in Brazil, the first certified Specialist and Facilitator of the Mama Rising Method in the country. My journey in this area began with the birth of my first child, a moment that brought unexpected challenges and profound lessons, motivating me to explore the world of motherhood beyond…
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Claire Holloway is the founder of the Centre of Bright Beginnings where she supports people throughout the journey of matrescence. She is an experienced yoga practitioner, facilitator, movement educator and therapist with a special interest in perinatal and pelvic health. Her prenatal, postpartum and parenting programs are informed by her own experiences of becoming a…
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I'm Vreni, an artist, certified art therapy practitioner, and space holder for self-discovery through art based in Switzerland. Through my own journey as a mother of three, I have learned to use art as a tool to explore matrescence and harness the power of creativity to build a new strong, and confident mother identity. I…
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