Matrescence at work | Motherhood and Career Transition

In this insightful interview, Lauren Beeten shares her journey from corporate life to becoming a sleep consultant and parenting coach. She discusses the challenges of sleep deprivation, the importance of understanding children's developmental stages, and how to create a balanced, responsive approach to parenting and sleep routines. Follow Lauren on instagram @theconsciousparentingco Follow  ⁠⁠...

Aubrielle Brennan shares her transformative journey from FBI agent to a fitness coach for moms, highlighting the importance of self-care, resilience, and balancing career and motherhood. Discover insights on postpartum recovery, body adaptation, and embracing change. This week I had an amazing conversation with Aubrielle Brennan, who has continually grown in her career and in life. Aubrie shares h...

Well that's a wrap for 2025. Thanks for the support and to my wonderful guests. Thank for sharing your stories and experiences. This episode is a summary of the year that was for Matrescence at work. #1 Karen #2 Lena #3 Liz #4 Erin #5 Jess #6 Dani #7 Clare Follow Matrescence at work Podcast on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or find me on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠

Clare Long shares her journey from corporate HR to founding her own flexible HR advisory business, discussing work-life balance, flexible work arrangements, and navigating HR policies for small to medium businesses. In this episode of the Matrescence at work podcast, Clare shares her journey as a HR professional and a mother of four, discussing the challenges and triumphs of balancing work and fam...

In this conversation, Dani Soares shares her journey as a single mother navigating life in Australia while pursuing a nursing career. She discusses the challenges of motherhood, and the importance of community support. Dani reflects on her personal growth, the guilt of working mothers, and the need for flexibility in the workplace to accommodate parents. Her story highlights the resilience and det...

In this conversation, Jess shares her journey through motherhood, the challenges of balancing family and business, and the personal growth she experienced along the way. She discusses the surprise of her third pregnancy, the financial considerations of raising children, and the emotional shifts that come with becoming a parent. Jess also reflects on her experiences with maternity leave, redundancy...

In this episode of the Matrescence at work podcast, Erin shares her journey through motherhood, discussing the challenges and joys of parenting, the concept of matrescence, and the impact of age on parenting decisions. The conversation delves into the complexities of maintaining friendships, navigating work-life balance, and the feelings of guilt that often accompany motherhood. Erin reflects on h...

In this conversation, Liz and Deborah explore the concept of matrescence, the transition from womanhood to motherhood. They discuss personal experiences, challenges faced during motherhood, the importance of self-regulation, and the impact of professional backgrounds on parenting. The conversation also touches on work-life balance, building a support system, and navigating friendships in parenthoo...

In this conversation, Lena Ridley and Deborah Graham discuss the unique challenges and experiences of motherhood, particularly for women who become mothers later in life. They explore themes of community support, the journey to motherhood, the balance between career and family, and the evolving philosophy of parenting. Lena shares her personal journey, including her experiences with IVF, returning...

In this conversation, Deborah Graham and Karen discuss the concept of matrescence, the transition to motherhood, and the various challenges and joys that come with it. They explore the impact of motherhood on personal identity, friendships, and work-life balance. Karen shares her experiences as an older mother, the evolution of her parenting style, and the importance of support systems. The discus...