136. The Sacred Transition of Matrescence with Emilie Martin of Motherheard

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Born Wild Podcast

Sophia Henderson and Lea Ritter

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Conversations with Midwives surrounding pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Wouldn't it be wild if there were no rules, we had true autonomy, and our loyalty was only to the families we serve? This is a safe space to process experiences without judgement. Questioning what it means to be midwives through continuous self reflection. Remembering what it means to be Born Wild.

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136. The Sacred Transition of Matrescence with Emilie Martin of Motherheard

Born Wild Podcast

45 minutes 37 seconds

3 months ago

136. The Sacred Transition of Matrescence with Emilie Martin of Motherheard

In this episode, we sit down with Emilie Martin—therapeutic listener, coach, and founder of Motherheard—to explore the emotional, spiritual, and relational shifts of matrescence. We talk about grief, identity, motherhood, and the need for deep, reflective support as women navigate birth and beyond.

What You’ll Learn:

• What matrescence is and why it matters

• How Emilie supports mothers through pregnancy, postpartum, and loss

• The power of reflective listening and emotional presence

• Why honoring mother wounds, identity shifts, and spiritual growth is vital in motherhood

• How to access affordable, accessible emotional support in Sonoma County or online

Emilie Martin (MS, Marriage & Family Therapy) is the compassionate presence behind Motherheard, offering therapeutic listening, relational support, and psychoeducation to mothers and mothers-to-be. With a deep understanding of pregnancy, miscarriage, birth, and postpartum, Emilie honors each woman’s unique story and supports them through emotional and identity transformations.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Website: www.motherheard.com

• Email: ourmotherheard@gmail.com

• Instagram: @ourmotherheard

• Phone: (707) 504-8224

• Book Recs:

• To Have and To Hold by Dr. Molly Millwood

• Matrescence by Lucy Jones

• Birthing From Within by Pam England and Dr. Rob Horowitz

• Podcast Recs:

• The Moms Are Alright

• Birthful

• Medicine Stories

Call to Action:

If you’re navigating the beautiful chaos of becoming or being a mother, reach out to Emilie for compassionate 1:1 support—via video call or home visit. You don’t have to do it alone.

Connect with us:

@sophiabirth @bayareahomebirth @bornwildmidwifery

Stay Wild 🌳