The Matrescence Project

Prepare yourself for a truly raw and honest conversation as Rhi opens up about her experience, with absolutely zero sugarcoating. From an unplanned pregnancy she wasn't sure she could continue, to making a decision and throwing herself into research and preparation. Rhi explains how she feels she managed to ensure a positive postpartum season by setting herself up and the steps she took to do so....

What if the changes you're experiencing in motherhood aren't a sign that you're "losing yourself"—but evidence that your brain is adapting to one of life's biggest transitions? In this jam-packed conversation, I'm joined by Dr. Renee White—doula, biochemist, founder of I Fill Your Cup, and host of The Science of Motherhood Podcast—to unpack the fascinating science behind matrescence. Together, we...

Cass describes her former self as "fiercely independent". A woman who was not tied down by anyone or anything, who loved to travel, thrived on winning in the boardroom and climbed the corporate ladder. Cass shares how meeting her soul mate, her now husband, began to soften her, and how this changed her perspective on bringing children into the world. But Cass's introduction to motherhood was met w...

Episode 3: My Matrescence Story - Zana's Personal Journey In this deeply personal episode, host Zana sets aside the research and theory to share her own lived experience of matrescence — the profound transformation a woman undergoes when she becomes a mother. Zana paints a vivid picture of who she was before children: a psychology graduate raised to value independence and career ambition, living a...

Motherhood changes women deeply — neurologically, psychologically, emotionally, and socially — yet so few of us are ever taught to expect it. In this episode of The Matrescence Project, I explore the science behind matrescence and the hidden transformation that takes place when a woman becomes a mother. I unpack the wider societal consequences of continuing to undervalue this season of life, and w...

In this introductory episode of The Matrescence Project, we explore what “matrescence” really means and why it’s so important to bring this term into our everyday language. I'll share the intention behind this project, and what we hope to build over time—a space that supports, informs, and validates the experience of becoming a mother. Whether you’re a new mum, a seasoned mum, or someone yet to st...