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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 m ...
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The Well Woman Podcast was made by females, for females. Bringing out honest, truthful and the sometimes confusing side of women’s health. Join Jema Lee, a expert women’s cycle health educator as she breaks through the taboo topics of periods, poo, sex and sensuality. Together where we’re normalising periods, cracking open real body talk and fem rising the future. This podcast is designed to remind you that your body is amazing, you can achieve balance and body confidence all begins with you ...
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MAMA, UNLEASHED! - Thrive in Motherhood

Dr Jennifer Hacker Pearson PhD

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MAMA, UNLEASHED! Science, information and inspiration to unleash yourself and truly thrive in motherhood. MAMA, UNLEASHED! exists for one reason: to help mothers thrive. Whether you are pregnant, or have already had your baby, learn from experts, scientists, researchers and parents, who share their knowledge, discoveries, mistakes and life-lessons, so you can better understand postpartum, and yourself in motherhood.We are here to support you.You are not alone!Join your host, PhD-qualified ne ...
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In this solo episode, I am sharing my third trimester experience, covering topics like mobility and balance in relation to the changing body during pregnancy, nurturing emotional and physical health, finding trust in uncertainty, and being supported during postpartum recovery. I also talk about having open communication with partners about fears an…
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During this wonderful conversation with Nikki (https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon), she shares how she became a matrescence educator, how matrescence relates to adolescence, what changes can come with becoming a mother, why widespread knowledge on matrescence could decrease post-natal depression, the impacts of terminations and birth trauma on …
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Tully (https://www.instagram.com/tullyoconnor/) gives great advice for all current or expecting fathers on how to support your family while prioritising yourself. He shares what he sees tears most couples apart after having a baby, how to approach the transition to fatherhood, how intimacy changes after having a baby, beneficial resources for fathe…
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Throughout our conversation, Michelle (https://www.instagram.com/michellepalasia) talks about her personal journey to working in the birth space, what the difference is between a free birth and home birth, how couples can navigate birth preparation together and address conflict, her recommendations for birth prep, tips to adapt the physical environ…
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Jess talks about how she became known as “The Mama Phsyio and gives all the answers to common questions about exercise while being pregnant. She shares her personal experience, what she has seen in women she works with, the ideal movements for each trimester, what movements we should be cautious of, and why it’s important to not put pressure on our…
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In this episode, Dr. Leigha (http://www.instagram.com/drleighasaundersnd) tells the story of how she became a sleep expert, why sleep is the ultimate gauge of our nervous system, sleeping throughout the trimesters of pregnancy, how to tackle sleep insomnia and disturbances, and her message to expecting mums who are exhausted and anxious.In This Epi…
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Holliea’s (https://instagram.com/Shakti_Healing shares how this second pregnancy is different from her first time, tips for the first trimester, navigating making birthing decisions that family and friends don’t understand, connecting to your womb, the system of due dates, how she’s approaching birth this time around, and so many amazing pieces of …
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Lindsay (https://www.instagram.com/the.food.doula) talks about her journey to becoming the food doula, how key nutrients change with pregnancy, ways to incorporate specific nutrients into your diet, reframing your perspective on food cravings, how to navigate tastes throughout pregnancy, and why context is needed to determine what’s best for each w…
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Nutrition and preconption, get ready for all the insights with Meah (https://www.instagram.com/fem21). We're chatting; the role nutrition plays in preconception, why it’s never too late to change our habits, the first steps she recommends women take, why there is a lack of preconception education for men, how to talk about preconception with your p…
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Meet one of my teachers Jane (https://www.instagram.com/janehardwickecollings/) who's joining us for a special episode for our Pregnancy. Tune in as she shares how she was introduced to shamanism, what our red thread is, how to do shamanic healing during preconception and pregnancy, preparing for an orgasmic birth, and so much more.In This Episode:…
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Welcome to another solo episode, where I am sharing my 2nd trimester experiences. From body image changes to learning how to properly rest my body during this transformational time, it’s been quite the journey. I'm holding nothing back.... get readyIn This Episode:* My body image struggles during the second trimester (03:16) * Emotions around turni…
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In this solo episode, I am talking all about my journey of preconception, conception, and what my experience was in the first trimester. You will hear about how my partner and I adapted our lifestyle before conceiving, when we conceived our child, how I found out I was pregnant, why we decided on a home birth, and the symptoms I experienced through…
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Join Chloe (https://www.instagram.com/chloeskerlak) and I as she talks about how she feels during the different seasons of her cycle, what her Menarche experience was like, how a trip to Colombia taught her how sacred menstrual blood is, her favourite rituals with her blood, how she embraces and honours her menstrual time, and advice for other mens…
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Throughout this episode, Stefanie (https://www.instagram.com/stefanieadlerwellness) talks about her life as a new mother, the unique way that her mother celebrated her menarche, who taught her how to use a tampon (hint: not a family member), why it’s so important for women to create community and educate one another on menstruation, and so much mor…
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I have a special friend joining us again on the show today, Amanda Rootsey (https://www.instagram.com/shinefromwithinhq) to share her menarche and menstrual journey with us, including why she lost her menstrual cycle and the grief she’s experience as a woman living without a menstrual cycle. There's lots of beautiful vulnerability and pounds of lov…
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Join me and beautiful friend and Sex Coach Melissa (https://www.instagram.com/melissavranjes) for all things menstrual experience, when she got her first period, how her mother celebrated her womanhood, free bleeding, how she will honour her cycle coming back postpartum, her favourite cycle, and lots more.In This Episode:* Melissa’s experience in h…
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Join Adrienne (https://www.instagram.com/yoninutritionist) and I as she shares her menarche story, when she realised that she her menstrual experience wasn’t normal, her favourite rituals around her cycle, how to have challenging conversations with partners, and a wild story of how she pulled out her IUD with a menstrual cup.In This Episode:* Adrie…
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Join me and my bestie Amber (https://www.instagram.com/amber_hawken/) for chats on; how pregnancy impacted her bleed, getting her bleed back after giving birth, and how she honours her bleed each month... and moreIn This Episode:- Who Amber Hawken is (2:47)- Amber’s first menstrual experience (7:00)- What Amber’s education around menarche was (10:3…
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In todays episode I speak to Julianne Boutaleb about grief and growth through motherhood, exploring the expectations we have of ourselves, our children, and motherhood and what happens when our expectations don't match our lived experiences. Julianne is the Clinical Director and Founder of the Parenthood In Mind practice. She is a passionate and hi…
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Menstruation Stories with Jes Hagan(https://www.instagram.com/hermoodmentor/). Menarche stories, menstruation in the first few years, symptoms and living with undiagnosed PMDD, hitting rock bottom and discovering PMDD.In This Episode:* About Jes’ menarche experience (04:24)* Jes’ experience during her first few years of menstruating (12:18)* What i…
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Menstruation Stories with guest Lindsay Mitchell (https://www.instagram.com/myvitalside/). First period chats, discovering period products , life on the road, and how she sets herself up for menstruating.In This Episode:* About Lindsay’s mindset shift traveling while menstruating (7:28)* How Lindsay’s experience menstruating while traveling has bee…
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Welcome to the first episode of our menstruation mini series! In this series, you will hear from some past Well Woman podcast guests and some new on their real life menstruation experiences, stories, and advice.In This Episode:* When I began menstruating (2:24)* Why I went on the hormonal contraceptive pill (5:53)* What happened to my health when I…
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Today we talk with Fiona Weaver from Mama Matters. Fiona is a social worker turned infant sleep specialist. She provides attachment-centred, real-life parenting and sleep support to responsive parents and their renegade babies & kids. Fiona is passionate about busting through the missed truths of the mainstream sleep industry. She aims to empower p…
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Throughout this conversation, Caitlin talks about what the nature cycles are, how we can use them to connect with our menstrual cycle, the cyclical seasons in both the North and South Hemispheres, the sun and moon cycles, tips for reconnecting with nature, bleeding on the Earth, and so much more.In This Episode:* Caitlin's passionate about nature w…
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In today's podcast I am speaking to Melanie Dimmitt, a writer, author, editor and broadcaster and mother of two young children. In 2019 Melanie released her debut book; Special: Antidotes to the obsessions that come with a child’s disability after she was thrust into the disability space when her six-month-old son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy.…
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In this solo episode, I am talking about ways you can connect to your menstrual cycle on a deeper, more spiritual level. I explain the four phases of the cycle, my personal journey to feeling a spiritual connection to my cycle, breaking the stigma around blood, and practices I recommend for honing in on your own personal cycle connection overall as…
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Throughout this episode, Jenn talks about how the health of our skin, hair, and nails can give us insight into what our body is experiencing internally. She shares the commonalities among her clients, signs to look for in hair, skin, and nails to understand your internal health, why we get period acne, and so much more.In This Episode:* How Jenn go…
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Chatting all things healing periods and cycle challenges with food throughout this episode with Lindsey (https://www.instagram.com/food.freedom.fertility). Lindsey is sharing with us her struggle with an eating disorder, how birth control impacted her natural menstrual cycle, healing a disordered relationship with food and exercise.... and lots mor…
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Arden Cartrette is a Certified Birth & Bereavement Doula and Trauma Support Specialist who focuses on helping mothers navigate pregnancy loss and life afterwards. Following her personal journey with infertility and two traumatic miscarriages, she is passionate about breaking stigmas, providing education and validation to those who are suffering. Ar…
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Is caffeine affecting your cycle? Throughout this conversation, Dr. B talks about all the different types of caffeine, caffeine with type one diabetes, how caffeine affects our hormones and menstrual cycle, when it’s best to consume caffeine, how much caffeine is alright to consume, and so much more.In This Episode:* Who is Dr. B and why did she be…
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Today I'm speaking with Yara Heary from Life after Birth Psychology. Yara is a Perth Psychologist who works exclusively with women throughout conception, pregnancy & motherhood. Yara started Life After Birth Psychology following the birth of her first son, which started her on yet another journey of self-discovery. Her experiences throughout early …
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Listen as Talida (https://www.instagram.com/talida_voinea) and I chat about liver health nutrients, why the liver and gut are important, ways that they impact our cycle, the power of fiber in our diet, ways to improve a hormonal imbalance and so much more.In This Episode:* Talida’s background and journey into health education (5:50)* A common strug…
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Today's episode is with Sarah Ashton, Perinatal Occupational Therapist and graduate of the Seasons of Matrescence program. Sarah focuses on supporting mothers both pre- and postnatally with the preparation, transition, adaptation, and transformation occurring with Matrescence. Sarah's particular interest is in perinatal mental health and nervous sy…
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Join me for a solo episode for all my tips and routines for eating cyclically so you can feel your best during all seasons of your cycle, along with the outer seasons as well.In This Episode:* The four seasons of the cycle (03:22)* Questions to ask yourself for menstrual cycle coaching (08:35)* A rule of thumb to support digestion (12:19)* How the …
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Today's episode is with Sarah Graham, founder of Matrescent Muse. Before welcoming her baby girl in May 2021, Sarah was a high school English teacher. During her maternity leave, Sarah found herself wanting to express the complex emotions she was feeling during her transition into motherhood. With pandemic-related border closures separating her fro…
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In this episode, I’m excited to be joined by Christie Lee (https://www.instagram.com/endometriosis.dietitian), an endometriosis dietitian. We chat about how she got into endometriosis education in the first place, what makes her different from other endo-educators out there, how endometriosis is different from PCOS and so much more.In This Episode:…
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Today I'm speaking with Shelley Rahim. Shelley is a birth doula, Ayurvedic Postpartum Caregiver, Postpartum chef and educator. Shelley has over 15 years of experience supporting mothers during their child bearing years. Shelley feeds, massages, loves and cares for postpartum mothers during their first 40 days after birth, and her journey of offerin…
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Get to know your sleep! In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Leigha (https://www.instagram.com/drleighasaundersnd/) chatting about sleep and how it can fluctuate with our habits and hormones. She shares her incredible insight into how going through menarche, pregnancy, post-partum, pre-menopause, and menopause can impact our sleep quality and patterns…
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We're back! With a new name and look and the same powerful conversations about matrescence, motherhood and personal development you've come to know. In this episode I'm catching you up on: Why I took a break from podcasting + why I’ve come back What I’ve been doing over the last 18 months Why the change of name from 'Dear Mama Project' to 'Seasons …
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Catherine Counihan is an Integrative Psychotherapist with over 12 years of clinical experience, working in private practice in London. She specialises in complex trauma, perfectionism, nervous system healing, shifting dysfunctional patterns in our families and parenting. Cath had done a lot of personal trauma therapy prior to kids and, despite this…
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This solo episode is a breakdown of the primary things to consider when deciding whether to launch a menstrual cycle coaching business. I share my top 7 tips, covering all the things that are important to think about and decide before diving into starting coaching and the order of steps to take when launching your business. Becoming a menstrual cyc…
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Tune into an amazing conversation about understanding your desire, how libido changes throughout our menstrual cycle with Venus (https://www.instagram.com/venuslibido/).In This Episode:* How Venus became a sex educator (6:11)* How can we better understand our libido? (12:44)* The challenges people have with changing libidos (18:10)* Pressure around…
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After an - unexpected - 18 month break the Dear Mama Podcast is coming back on Monday 17th July, with fresh new episodes and a brand new name - Seasons of Matrscence the podcast. Whilst the name is new, we’ll be continuing to share the same honest, open and compassionate discussions about matrescence, motherhood and personal growth that you have co…
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Teens are transitioning through discovering themselves, navigating body changes and become adults and so much more. Knowing how to support them and honour this is even more important today than it's ever been. In this episode with Amanda Rootsey (https://www.instagram.com/amandarootsey/) a Youth Mentor we're chatting all things, how to best support…
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What is Conscious Conception? Discover in this episode with Conscious Conception Coach Jocelyn Gordon (https://www.instagram.com/jocelyngordon1/) what conscious conception is, steps for preconception planning, the time frame for preconception planning, energetic and spiritual tips and lots more. This is a profound and juicey episode for all!In This…
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We're talking all about thriving relationships in the episode with special guest Tully O'Conner(https://www.instagram.com/tullyoconnor/). Tully joins me to talk about how to create a thriving romantic relationship with a cyclical woman, ways men can support their cyclical partners, and why the cycle is so important for everyone of all genders to un…
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Let's understand our thyroids! Join thyroid expert Lisha Knicely (https://www.instagram.com/lisha_thyroid_rd) and I for a conversation on a very important part of the endocrine system; the thyroid. Together we discuss it's imbalances, the thyroids link to optimal fertility, health cycles and lots of thyroid support tips.In This Episode:* Lisha’s pe…
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In this episode fun episode with Nat Kringoudis (https://www.instagram.com/natkringoudis) and I we're chatting all about the value of getting your blood tested, how our blood gives us data on our hormones, her recommendations for places to get blood tested and people to interpret the results, how frequent to get your blood tested, and so much more.…
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Listen as Dr. Jordin Wiggins (https://www.instagram.com/drjordinwiggins), joins me to talk about feminine burnout and what we can all do when we find ourselves going through it, what her advice is for other women going through the same issues she was.In This Episode:* Who Dr. Jordin is and how she became a pleasure expert (3:49)* What is feminine b…
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Have you ever tried seed cycling for your cycle health? Wondering what's all the craze about? In this episode join myself and Mel Kovacevic (https://www.instagram.com/the_seed_cycle) as we chat about seed cycling and how you can discover it for your own cycle too. In This Episode:* How Mel’s passion for seed cycling began (6:05)* When Mel heard abo…
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