In this episode we cover:

- What “matrescence” means and where the term comes from
- Why it helps to view matrescence like adolescence (a normal developmental stage)

- The many domains that shift: physical, brain, values, relationships, career,spiritual/existential
- Why 'bouncing back' after becoming a mother is a lie
- Feeling “lost” vs being held through a rite of passage
- Maiden → Mother: why hyper-independence can keep us stuck
- How partners, family and community can truly support us as mothers
- Ways to mark the threshold (mother blessings, simple rituals, elder support)
- Why it’s never too late to honour your passage

About Ali:

Ali is a mother, circle facilitator, postpartum doula, motherhood studies practitioner and matrescence educator and guide. She supports mothers to move into and through motherhood with self compassion, kindness, empathy, understanding and awareness.

Ali supports mothers online in birth debriefing, motherhood mentorship and group coaching, and in her local community through doula support, mother blessings, retreats and workshops.

You can connect with Ali via her website, Instagram, and Facebook.

And I'd love to open up a discussion in the comments, so let us know: what was your biggest takeaway from today's episode? What did you find most helpful to hear? Comment below xxx