<p><strong><em>Welcome back, Mama's.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong><em>This week, </em>Amanda Jackson</strong> and I explore the profound journey of motherhood and Matrescence, discussing the emotional and physical transformations that come with becoming a mother. We delve into the struggles of adjusting to new identities, the importance of self-care, and the need to listen to one's body. Amanda shares her personal experiences and insights from her book, emphasizing the significance of community support and the healing power of sharing stories among mothers.</p><br><p><strong>Some takeaways from our conversation:</strong></p><ul><li>Writing a book is a vulnerable process.</li><li>Matrescence is often unrecognized in motherhood.</li><li>Motherhood can challenge our expectations and identities.</li><li>Breakdowns can lead to breakthroughs in self-awareness.</li><li>Listening to our bodies is crucial for well-being.</li><li>Self-care should be about tuning into our needs.</li><li>Creating support systems is essential for mothers.</li><li>The experience of motherhood is shared across generations.</li><li>Healing comes from sharing our stories.</li><li>Empowerment in motherhood comes from understanding matrescence.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>About Mandy</strong></p><p>Amanda, or Mandy as she’s affectionately known by her clients, guides mothers on a path</p><p>from guilt to growth. Her methods make visible the invisible loads and expectations that set</p><p>mothers up to feel as though they’ve failed.</p><p>Instead of perpetuating myths that the role of mother will neatly integrate into life without</p><p>changing us, Mandy #39;s signature programs embrace matrescence and the mother-child</p><p>relationship as opportunities for profound personal and professional growth.</p><p>Mandy has a background in psychology and sociology and completed her thesis on the</p><p>regulation of pregnant women’s bodies. Her approach draws from experience in Corrective</p><p>Services, youth and family development, and corporate sectors.</p><br><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 The Birth of a Book</p><p>02:16 Honoring the Body in Motherhood</p><p>05:47 The Reality of Matrescence</p><p>11:31 Breakdowns and Breakthroughs</p><p>18:34 Redefining Self-Care</p><p>23:50 Creating Accessible Support for Mothers</p><p>28:07 Reflections on Matrescence and Self-Connection</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> 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.</p>