Barely Balanced

Matrescence - the becoming - second time around


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n this episode, Kappi opens up about her postpartum journey from three to six months after welcoming her second child. She shares the emotional and mental realities of this season, what has surprised her most this time around, and how matrescence continues to shape her.

Together, we explore the pressure society places on mothers to "bounce back" and return to work, the invisible load of running a household, and the challenge of meeting the needs of children at different ages and stages. It's a conversation about the constant stretch of motherhood, the shifting identity that comes with it, and the truth that so many families are navigating without the support of the village that once existed.

If you're currently in the thick of postpartum life, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone. And if you're beyond this stage but have friends, sisters, daughters, or loved ones welcoming babies, consider this your reminder to check in, offer support, and hold space for them.

A raw, honest conversation about motherhood, matrescence, and the becoming that continues long after birth.

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Emma Morris episode: The overachieving Mother

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