Matrescence is the term used to describe the transition that a woman goes through from the time she decides she wants to conceive and it continues through to motherhood. With an undefined beginning and end, and as a vastly different experience for all women, it can feel lonely, confusing and isolating to learn who we are on the other side of the birth of our child.

In this week's episode I speak with Chelsea Robinson. Chelsea is a motherhood therapist, a postpartum doula, a wife and a mother. Like so many other women called to work with women on their journey of motherhood, it wasn't until Chelsea experienced the profound change within herself as she transitioned from woman to mother. Spending several years digging more deeply into her own "becoming Mama", she came across the concept of "matrescence" which unlocked so many doors for her and greatly empowered her in her motherhood transition.

Throughout her work with women and mothers, she has continued to see a theme around how much influence society has on what women believe about themselves. She enjoys working with women + mamas to "de-socialize" themselves, taking what works for them while creating themselves as they grow to trust their own beautiful intuition. She now offers matrescence coaching, therapy to women anywhere along their journey of becoming "Mama", couple counseling to expecting/new parents, mama circles and blessings and a variety of other workshops throughout the year.

Chelsea believes that not only does it take a village to raise a child, but that it also takes a village to raise a Mama.

In this week's episode we cover…

+ What is matrescence

+ Where Chelsea's passion came from to nurture women through this time in their life

+ The rebirth of the women into motherhood

+ What does the matrescence experience look like and how can we care for ourselves when we are also learning to nurture our new little babies?

+ The role of self care, and the importance of self respect

+ How to prepare for matrescence before the baby arrives. IE While conceiving or pregnant

+ The one thing she wishes that every woman knew before she embarked on this time

+ How Chelsea can support you now if you’re in need of a deeper level of guidance

Head to the show notes for this episode to download the worksheet we mention, and to also find Chelsea online.

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