In this deeply honest and eye‑opening conversation, I’m joined by

Lucy Wilson, founder of The Matrescence Empowerment Programme, to explore the profound biological and identity transformation that happens when someone becomes a mother.

Matrescence isn’t a metaphor. It’s a real, measurable neurological and hormonal shift, one that reshapes how a person thinks, feels, relates and copes. And yet, most people have never heard the word.

This episode isn’t just for those who are pregnant or parenting. It’s for partners, families, leaders, colleagues and communities, because when we understand what this transition actually involves, we change the way we support the people going through it.

Lucy shares her own story of trauma, anxiety, loneliness, and the moment she realised that “nobody was coming to save me”, a turning point that began her healing.

Together we explore:

This is a conversation about biology, identity, belonging, and the emotional labour that so often goes unseen. Whether you’re a parent, a partner, a leader or simply someone who cares about human wellbeing, this episode will stay with you.