You are moving through matrescence — a profound identity shift that transforms every aspect of who you are.
Becoming a mother is one of life’s most significant transitions. It affects your body, brain, identity, relationships, and sense of self.
Yet most care systems and social structures focus on the baby, not the mother.
You may have experienced:
Missing your old life
Grieving what you thought motherhood would feel like vs. what it actually is
Questioning yourself or your instincts
Guilt, shame, or uncertainty about your emotions
Feeling like no one prepared you for what motherhood would feel like
You are not alone.
And it is not your fault.
The truth is:
the transition to motherhood is transformational and significant, and it deserves recognition, guidance, and support.
the matrescence movement supports mothers to
Understand their identity shift
Normalize emotions like grief, ambivalence, shame
Build self-compassion, resilience, and presence
Connect with supportive communities and peers
Get Support in Your Matrescence
in-person & virtual
Events
Accessible, evidence-informed sessions to introduce matrescence and support you to thrive through this transformation.
find your community
Group Programs
Small, supportive cohorts where you can explore the profound transformation of becoming a mother - with guidance, peer reflection, and practical tools.
Early Postpartum
For moms who are 0-12 months postpartum/post-adoption
Empowered Mothering
For those that navigate paid work and motherhood
tailored support
1:1 Coaching
Personalized support for navigating transitions, identity shifts, overwhelm, and the emotional complexity of motherhood.
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Matrescence coaching holds all of who you are — the physical, psychological, social, cultural, economic, ecological, existential, and spiritual dimensions of your transformation in motherhood. (Full credit to Dr. Aurelie Athan, whose research names these domains.)
My hope is that through our work together, you feel truly seen in your experience of motherhood — and more confident, clear, and compassionate with yourself.
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Your shifting identity
Navigating motherhood and professional aspirations
Managing the mental load of motherhood
Personal purpose and meaning
Prioritizing your own needs
Exploring guilt
Navigating difficult conversations
Setting boundaries
Advocating for yourself
Exploring comparison and self doubt
Gendered roles/the division of labour
Unpacking societal/family expectations
Self-compassion
Presence and mindfulness
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Change happens over time; whenever possible, I recommend that we work together in bi-weekly sessions for a minimum of three sessions. This allows for our relationship to develop, for different scenarios to unfold, and for us to stay in collaboration to see results. On average, clients work with me between 4-6 sessions.
Calls are hosted over the phoned and are tailored to your specific season of motherhood.
Included with coaching sessions are:
An intake questionnaire to explore your journey through matrescence to date
Personalized homework assignments and supporting material
Each 45 minute session is $150 CAD, including GST
Client Love
“This program helped me define the seismic shifts of new motherhood. That awareness gave me more self-compassion — and an unwavering respect for all mothers.”
-Mom, three months postpartum