This month, Katherine spoke to Lucy Jones about Matrescence, her book about the profound changes wrought by pregnancy and birth. Combining the biological, the social and the political with exquisite writing, this is a radical revision of a subject veiled in forced cosiness and obfuscation.  Lucy's frankness and curiosity - her utter realness - are an absolute balm for anyone who’s navigated the very particular environment of contemporary western maternity, whether that contact has been personal or at one remove. It helps us to understand why pregnancy feels like such a hinterland, and also why it doesn’t need to be this way.  Katherine's book, Enchantment, is available now:<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/667813/enchantment-by-katherine-may/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> US/CAN</a> and<a href="https://linktr.ee/enchantmentbook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> UK</a> Links from the episode: <ul><li>Lucy's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucyfjones/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li>Lucy's <a href="https://lucyfjones.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a></li><li>Lucy’s book, <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/443864/matrescence-by-jones-lucy/9781802061307" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matrescence</a></li></ul> <ul><li>Join Katherine's<a href="https://katherinemay.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Substack</a> for a free reading guide, video recordings and transcripts</li><li>Find show notes and transcripts for every episode by visiting Katherine's <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.</li><li>Follow Katherine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katherinemay_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

This month, Katherine spoke to Lucy Jones about Matrescence, her book about the profound changes wrought by pregnancy and birth. Combining the biological, the social and the political with exquisite writing, this is a radical revision of a subject veiled in forced cosiness and obfuscation. Lucy's frankness and curiosity - her utter realness - are an absolute balm for anyone who’s navigated the very particular environment of contemporary western maternity, whether that contact has been personal or at one remove. It helps us to understand why pregnancy feels like such a hinterland, and also why it doesn’t need to be this way. Katherine's book, Enchantment, is available now: US/CAN and UK Links from the episode: Lucy's InstagramLucy's websiteLucy’s book, Matrescence Join Katherine's Substack for a free reading guide, video recordings and transcriptsFind show notes and transcripts for every episode by visiting Katherine's website.Follow Katherine on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, Katherine spoke to Lucy Jones about&nbsp;Matrescence, her book about the profound changes wrought by pregnancy and birth. Combining the biological, the social and the political with exquisite writing, this is a radical revision of a subject veiled in forced cosiness and obfuscation.&nbsp; Lucy's frankness and curiosity - her utter realness - are an absolute balm for anyone who’s navigated the very particular environment of contemporary western maternity, whether that contact has been personal or at one remove. It helps us to understand why pregnancy feels like such a hinterland, and also why it doesn’t need to be this way.&nbsp; Katherine's book, Enchantment, is available now:<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/667813/enchantment-by-katherine-may/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> US/CAN</a> and<a href="https://linktr.ee/enchantmentbook" rel="noopener noreferrer"> UK</a> Links from the episode: <ul><li>Lucy's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucyfjones/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></li><li>Lucy's <a href="https://lucyfjones.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a></li><li>Lucy’s book, <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/443864/matrescence-by-jones-lucy/9781802061307" rel="noopener noreferrer">Matrescence</a></li></ul> <ul><li>Join Katherine's<a href="https://katherinemay.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Substack</a> for a free reading guide, video recordings and transcripts</li><li>Find show notes and transcripts for every episode by visiting Katherine's <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>.</li><li>Follow Katherine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katherinemay_/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></li></ul> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Lucy Jones on matrescence, maternal myths and transformation

Where would you go to rest and retreat, in good times and bad? Katherine May, author of Wintering and Enchantment, asks her guests to share their idea of a perfect sanctuary. Drawing on memory, inspiration and imagination, she explores the things we seek out when we need to restore our joy, hope and energy.&nbsp; It begins with a forest clearing. What will we find there? A log cabin or a grand hotel? What cherished object or talisman would you bring? And what single work of art, be it a book, record, film or something else, would provide you with enough sustenance to see you through the darkness and remind you of the good times?&nbsp;In a series of frank, thoughtful and deeply personal conversations, The Clearing will explore the cultural, social and spiritual mindset needed to survive difficult times.&nbsp; Katherine's Links: Visit The Clearing website <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/the-clearing-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://katherine-may.co.uk/the-clearing-podcast</a> to discover how to enjoy the episodes ad free Buy Katherine’s books: <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/enchantment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enchantment</a> | <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/wintering" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wintering</a> | The Electricity of Every Living Thing: <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/1124/9781409172512" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UK</a> / <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/the-electricity-of-every-living-thing-a-woman-s-walk-in-the-wild-to-find-her-way-home/9781612199603" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">US</a> Follow Katherine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katherinemay_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Visit Katherine’s <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Where would you go to rest and retreat, in good times and bad? Katherine May, author of Wintering and Enchantment, asks her guests to share their idea of a perfect sanctuary. Drawing on memory, inspiration and imagination, she explores the things we seek out when we need to restore our joy, hope and energy.  It begins with a forest clearing. What will we find there? A log cabin or a grand hotel? What cherished object or talisman would you bring? And what single work of art, be it a book, record, film or something else, would provide you with enough sustenance to see you through the darkness and remind you of the good times?   In a series of frank, thoughtful and deeply personal conversations, The Clearing will explore the cultural, social and spiritual mindset needed to survive difficult times.  Katherine's Links: Visit The Clearing website https://katherine-may.co.uk/the-clearing-podcast to discover how to enjoy the episodes ad free Buy Katherine’s books: Enchantment | Wintering | The Electricity of Every Living Thing: UK / US Follow Katherine on Instagram Visit Katherine’s Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where would you go to rest and retreat, in good times and bad? Katherine May, author of Wintering and Enchantment, asks her guests to share their idea of a perfect sanctuary. Drawing on memory, inspiration and imagination, she explores the things we seek out when we need to restore our joy, hope and energy.&nbsp; It begins with a forest clearing. What will we find there? A log cabin or a grand hotel? What cherished object or talisman would you bring? And what single work of art, be it a book, record, film or something else, would provide you with enough sustenance to see you through the darkness and remind you of the good times?&nbsp;In a series of frank, thoughtful and deeply personal conversations, The Clearing will explore the cultural, social and spiritual mindset needed to survive difficult times.&nbsp; Katherine's Links: Visit The Clearing website <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/the-clearing-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://katherine-may.co.uk/the-clearing-podcast</a> to discover how to enjoy the episodes ad free Buy Katherine’s books: <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/enchantment" rel="noopener noreferrer">Enchantment</a> | <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/wintering" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wintering</a> | The Electricity of Every Living Thing: <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/1124/9781409172512" rel="noopener noreferrer">UK</a> / <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/the-electricity-of-every-living-thing-a-woman-s-walk-in-the-wild-to-find-her-way-home/9781612199603" rel="noopener noreferrer">US</a> Follow Katherine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katherinemay_/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>Visit Katherine’s <a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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