Nikki McCahon

Seasons of Matrescence - The Podcast

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Becoming a mother leaves no woman as it found her, it unravels and rebuilds her, it cracks her open, takes her to her edges, it’s both beautiful and brutal often at the same time. This transformation has a name; matrescence. The monumental shift a woman experiences through becoming and being a mother. Like adolescence, matrescence is a time of radical transformation; physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. However unlike adolescence, matrescence remains largely unacknowledged in mainstream culture. And it’s time for that to change. Welcome to Seasons of Matrescence - The Podcast,...

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Nikki McCahon

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Feeling uninspired, bored or that your sense of self is eclipsed by motherhood? Two simple strategies for more fun, joy, inspiration and connection 31.01.2021 17:33

5 day Journaling Challenge - join here Alignment group coaching program - waitlist here -- You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence . Website: https://www.nikkimccahon.com https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com Free Discover Matrescence e-book https://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescence Free Seasons of Matresce...

Supporting traditional Maori birth and postpartum practices with Hannah Martin 24.01.2021 35:03

Full show notes: https://nikkimccahon.com/podcastepisodes/s2e15 Website: ww.nikkimccahon.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/ -- You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence . Website: https://www.nikkimccahon.com https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com Free Discover Matrescence e-book https://courses.nikkimccahon...

Postpartum Matters with Rachelle Garcia Seliga of Innate Traditions 18.01.2021 47:02

Find the full show notes here: https://www.nikkimccahon.com/podcastepisodes/s2e14 -- You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence . Website: https://www.nikkimccahon.com https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com Free Discover Matrescence e-book https://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescence Free Seasons of Matrescence qu...

'What Kind of Woman' - interview with Kate Baer 11.01.2021 39:57

In today's episode I’m chatting with Kate Baer, Kate is an author and poet based on the East Coast of America, who has just released her debut book ‘what kind of woman’ which became an instant New York Times bestseller. Website: https://www.katebaer.com Booktopia (australia): https://www.booktopia.com.au Morning rituals e-book: https://courses.nikkimccahon.com/morning-ritual -- You can connec...

Body Image for Mums with Dr Zali Yager 29.11.2020 34:07

Full show notes: www.nikkimccahon.com/podcastepisodes/43 Website: www.nikkimccahon.com Cocooned postpartum guide: https://courses.nikkimccahon.com/cocooned -- You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence . Website: https://www.nikkimccahon.com https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com Free Discover Matrescence e-book https://c...

Matrescence Tale - Steph Trethewey | Identity Change, Career Changes, Rural Living, Relationships 22.11.2020 47:41

Full show notes: www.nikkimccahon.com/podcastepisodes/42 Find Steph here: the motherland podcast. Discover Cocooned here: https://courses.nikkimccahon.com/cocooned -- You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence . Website: https://www.nikkimccahon.com https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com Free Discover Matrescence e-book h...

Matrescence Tale - Dannii Reed | Single Motherhood, Dating, High Risk Pregnancy and Personal Growth 15.11.2020 52:41

For the full show notes visit the website: www.nikkimccahon.com/podcastepisodes/41 "Cocooned": https://courses.nikkimccahon.com/cocooned -- You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence . Website: https://www.nikkimccahon.com https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com Free Discover Matrescence e-book https://courses.ni...

How Astrology can help us understand our little ones with Brooke Macqueen from Various Friends 01.11.2020 25:29

Full show notes: https://www.nikkimccahon.com/podcastepisodes/40 -- You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence . Website: https://www.nikkimccahon.com https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com Free Discover Matrescence e-book https://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescence Free Seasons of Matrescence quiz https://www.s...

Matrescence Tales - Sarah Marie Fahd 25.10.2020 39:12

Todays episode is a matrescence tale with Sarah Marie Fahd. Sarah Marie is a make-up artist and commentator on Channel Ten’s Googlebox and during the episode I chat to Sarah Marie about her own transformation and growth through becoming a mama. Sarah Marie and her husband welcomed her son Malik in 2019, and little Malik makes a special appearance in the episode. You can find Sarah Marie on Instag...

Scary Thoughts? You're Not Alone with Dr Caroline Boyd 18.10.2020 44:58

**Trigger warning** discussion of intrusive, unwanted and distressing harm thoughts about baby. In today’s episode I’m interviewing Dr Caroline Boyd, a clinical psychologist and expert on intrusive harm thoughts experienced by mothers. Dr Caroline has completed research on the prevalence of unwanted, intrusive harm thoughts amongst new mothers, and found accidental harm thoughts (something happeni...

Misunderstandings of Miscarriage with Tahyna MacManus 04.10.2020 31:38

In today's episode I chat to Tahyna MacManus about her new documentary 'Misunderstandings of Miscarriage' - available now on STAN. Full show notes: https://www.nikkimccahon.com/podcastepisodes/37 -- You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence . Website: https://www.nikkimccahon.com https://www.seasonsofma...

The Women's Mysteries with Jane Hardwicke Collings 27.09.2020 1:30:01

Find the full show notes here: https://www.nikkimccahon.com/podcastepisodes/36 Website: https://www.nikkimccahon.com Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/ -- You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence . Website: https://www.nikkimccahon.com https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com Free Disco...

Revolution from Home with Beth Berry 20.09.2020 55:40

Find the show notes: www.nikkimccahon.com/podcastepisodes/35 -- You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence . Website: https://www.nikkimccahon.com https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com Free Discover Matrescence e-book https://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescence Free Seasons of Matrescence quiz https://www.season...

Mini episode | Matrescence (part 02) - moving through matrescence 20.09.2020 7:14

Show notes: www.nikkimccahon.com/podcastepisodes/34 -- You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence . Website: https://www.nikkimccahon.com https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com Free Discover Matrescence e-book https://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescence Free Seasons of Matrescence quiz https://www.seasonsofmatres...

Mini Episode | Matrescence (part 01) - it's ok to change 13.09.2020 8:30

Becoming waitlist: https://courses.nikkimccahon.com/becoming Show notes: www.nikkimccahon.com/podcastepisodes/33 Connect with me over on instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/ Website: www.nikkimccahon.com -- You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence . Website: https://www.nikkimccahon.com https://www.season...

Relationship After Baby with Trish Purnell-Webb 06.09.2020 56:24

In today's episode I chat with Relationship expert Trish Purnell-Webb about all things relationships. For the full show notes visit: www.nikkimccahon.com/podcastepisodes/32 Connect with me over on instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/ -- You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence . Website: https://www...

PCOS, Hormone Health, Period Positivity and Fertility with Brigitte Warne 11.05.2020 1:02:53

In today’s episode I’m chatting to Bridgett Warne who is the founder of PCOS to Wellness her popular instagram page and blog, and the creator of Cysterhood and Mamahood teas. In this episode Bridget and I talk about her experience with PCOS and how it led her to embarking on a journey to better understand hormone health and wellbeing. We also chat about the hormone health, the pill, period positiv...

Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery with Physio Laura 03.05.2020 48:46

In today's episode I’m chatting to Laura Callea also known as Physio Laura, a women's health physiotherapist the owner and founder of the Pregnancy Posse. I asked Laura to come on the podcast and chat to me about some of the sides of pregnancy and postpartum that aren’t talked about - like changes to sex and sensation and pelvic floor weakness. This episode is full of lot’s of practical...

Healing the Mother Wound with Bethany Webster 19.04.2020 46:54

In today’s episode we’re exploring the mother wound with Bethany Webster. Bethany is a writer, transformational coach and international speaker. Her work has filled a crucial gap in our understanding of women’s lives by blending cutting-edge research on intergenerational trauma, feminist theory, and psychology to comprehensively define the Mother Wound. Bethany’s website: https://www.bethanywebste...

Postnatal depletion, the gifts of matrescence and COVID with Dr Oscar Serrallach 13.04.2020 1:33:23

In todays episode I'm chatting to Dr Oscar Serrallach, a functional medicine doctor and leader in maternal care. Dr Oscar is the author of "The Postnatal Depletion Cure - A Complete Guide to Rebuilding Your Health and Reclaiming Your Energy for Mothers of Newborns, Toddlers, and Young Children". We chat about Postnatal depletion, how to support new mothers, maternal values and COV...

Managing Our Mindset During COVID and Isolation with Cass Dunn 05.04.2020 52:16

In today’s episode I’m chatting to Cass Dunn, a clinical psychologist and coach about strategies and tools we can use for dealing with the current COVID situation. We talk about how people might be feeling, ways we may try to cope and helpful tools we can use to support ourselves as we navigate these unchartered waters. I hope you enjoy today’s episode, and if it does help you I’d love to hear fro...

Motherhood, emotions and breathwork with Nicola Laye 16.03.2020 1:06:39

Welcome to episode 26. Now is really the time to practice self compassion, and self-care, and empathy, and kindness. As parents, we might be feeling a lot of feelings right now, things might be changing around us right now in terms of our daily routines, we might be supporting vulnerable others around us like grandparents or friends in vulnerable groups, it’s really, really important that we are...

Matrescence Tale - Sophie Walker | birth, self-care, business ownership 08.03.2020 50:47

In today’s episode I speak to Sophie Walker, the founder and host of Australian Birth Stories. In the episode we chat about Sophie’s experience becoming a mother of 3 beautiful boys, what her transition into motherhood has been like, what inspired her to create Australian Birth Stories and the ups and downs of starting and running a business whilst raising a little family. I absolutely loved chatt...

Matrescence Tale - Marcia Leone | Not So Mumsy the book, Infertility, Social Media, Business Ownership 02.03.2020 47:41

In today’s episode I’m chatting to Marcia Leone, the founder of @notsomumsy a community for modern mothers and @notsomumsythelabel - a gorgeous lounge wear and accessories line designed to give back. Today marks the official launch of Marcia’s book, aptly named “Not So Mumsy” - The book was created to honour the journeys of women as they progress through motherhood, and focuses on empowering mamas...

Intention - how daily + moment to moment intentions can bring more presence + joy 24.02.2020 16:43

In today’s episode, I wanted to share a really simple, but super powerful concept that has helped my mental and emotional health, but also had a really positive impact on the people around me - intention, and specifically setting intentions for your day, and creating intentions throughout the day as you move between tasks and roles. This is a tool that has really helped me, and continues to be som...