Best Matrescence Magic Podcasts (2024)

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#277 | MANAGING THE MENTAL LOAD | WITH DR ROBYN MILLER 33:07

1d ago33:07

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Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s guest is Dr. Robyn Miller, a medical doctor and founder of The Mental Load Project, who is dedicated to helping mothers share the mental load that leads to exhaustion, resentment, and overwhelm. We talk about: How the mental load affects mothers and their well-being. The…

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Rediscovering You: Practical Tips to Get Your Spark Back w/ Nadine Stille 56:28

8h ago56:28

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Have something to add? Send us a message! In this empowering episode of Having a Mom Moment, Shannon sits down with Nadine Stille, a Vancouver-based mother and coach dedicated to helping other mothers break free from the grind and reconnect with their passions. Nadine shares her journey from the corporate world to motherhood, offering heartfelt adv…

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DBM Ep 59: Black Motherhood, Myths & Matrescence w/ Stepha LaFond 1:16:05

5d ago1:16:05

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Dear Mama, What if I told you there’s no such thing as snapping back after giving birth, only expanding into? What if I asked you to imagine Black motherhood without suffering? Could you do it? Have we made suffering a rite of passage in Black motherhood? Have we shrouded Black motherhood in self-sacrifice as opposed to sacred sacrifice? These are …

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#276 | REDEFINING SUCCESS AND COMPETITION THROUGH MOTHERHOOD | WITH SAM AND SARAH 39:33

5d ago39:33

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Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s guests are Sarah de Boer and Samantha Sutherland. Sarah is a Facilitator, Marketer, Matrescence Advocate, and mother of two, who co-founded Beyond the Break to address the barriers women face in the workplace and help organizations meet their gender equity goals. Samanth…

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#275 | LESSONS ON MOTHERHOOD FROM A MILLION+ DOWNLOADS | WITH ZOE BLASKEY 41:19

7d ago41:19

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Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s guest is Zoe Blaskey, a mum of two, qualified transformational coach, and Founder of Motherkind. This week we talk deeply on: How Zoe approaches shifting from guilt and exhaustion to confidence and calm. The impact of societal pressure and judgment on modern motherhood. …

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Investing in Joy: How Outsourcing Transforms Parenthood w/ Christine Landis 55:04

7d ago55:04

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Have something to add? Send us a message! In this episode, Shannon welcomes Christine Landis, founder of Peacock Parent, to discuss the transformative journey of prioritizing self-care and outsourcing "low-joy tasks" to enhance family life and personal well-being. Christine shares how a friend's advice led her to enlist help from a newborn care spe…

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#274 | TAKE THE MIC | OVERCOMING POSTNATAL DESPRESSION AND SUPPORTING LOCAL MAMAS | JODIE ABRAHIM 15:18

14d ago15:18

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Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s "TAKE THE MIC" guest is Jodie Abrahim, a Nutrition, Health, and Wellness Coach, a certified Mama Rising Facilitator, and a Women’s Health and Hormones Coach. Jodie shares with us: Her personal journey and experiences as a mother. Her experience with Postnatal Depression …

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#273 | THE UNEXPECTED MAGIC OF CARING FOR OTHERS | WITH ELISSA STRAUSS 35:35

1M ago35:35

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Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s guest is a writer who has been exploring the politics and culture of parenting and caregiving for more than fifteen years. The marvelous Elissa Strauss. We cover a lot of ground, including: Insights from her book,'The unexpected magic of caring for others' How we can ins…

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Creating Home: Homesteading, Homeschooling, and Connection w/ Kathryn Garland 46:30

21d ago46:30

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Have something to add? Send us a message! In this episode, Shannon chats with Kathryn Garland, who shares her incredible journey from city life in Ontario to homesteading and homeschooling in British Columbia. Kathryn opens up about her initial doubts about homeschooling and how, with the wise words of a friend she realized, "You CAN. If you want t…

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#272 | A NEW APPROACH TO MOTHER'S GROUPS | WITH COURTNEY WHITTLE 39:27

27d ago39:27

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Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s guest is Courtney Whittle, a motherhood support facilitator and the founder of The Georges River Motherhood Network. We explore: Courtney’s journey in overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. How to concept of Matrescence changed everything for her and what she sees…

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From Grand Plans to Great Moments: A Mom’s Guide to Summer Fulfillment w/ Kelly Tibbitts 28:53

28d ago28:53

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Have something to add? Send us a message! In this episode, Shannon delves into the transformative power of saying "no" to unlock one's deepest desires and bucket lists this summer. Emphasizing the significance of intentional living, she shares practical strategies for mothers to prioritize their own joy and well-being. Joined by life coach Kelly Ti…

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DBM Ep 58: Cultural Identity, Spirituality & Ancestral Reconnection with Dr. Gina Paige 1:25:20

29d ago1:25:20

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Dear Mama, Who is the girl the woman who survived in the belly of the boat that brought you here? Where did she come from? How do we find our way back to that place? Why should we find our way back to that place? In this episode, WE JOURNEY & Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry is ridin with us! Along the way: ✨Thea shares the profound i…

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Empowering Career Changes: Insights for Teachers and Beyond w/ Brittany Cates 56:29

1M ago56:29

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Have something to add? Send us a message! In this empowering conversation, Shannon sits down with Brittany Cates, a former teacher turned User Experience (UX) designer, to inspire anyone contemplating a career change, especially teachers. They candidly discuss the demanding nature of teaching and the immense pressure that often comes with the role,…

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#271 | HOW DO WE DO THIS WHEN WE HAVE NO EXAMPLES AROUND US? | WITH GABRIELLE NANCARROW 42:55

2M ago42:55

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Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s guest is Gabrielle, the mother of three beautiful children, an author, a doula, and the founder of Gather, a space and community for women in Melbourne, Australia. We talk about: How we can support families through conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The import…

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#270 | BECOMING COMFORTABLE WITH THE TYPE OF WORKING MOTHER YOU ARE | WITH VICKY WREN 43:36

2M ago43:36

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How do we make peace with the type of mother we want to be when we also crave our careers or our own ambitions and dreams? That's exactly what this week's podcast is all about when Amy speaks with Vicky Wren, a mother of three, an accountant with over 20 years of experience, a Mama Rising Facilitator and Coach, and a soon-to-be-published co-author …

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The Cyclical Advantage: Embracing Your Hormonal Phases w/ Alyx Coble-Frakes 54:12

1M ago54:12

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Have something to add? Send us a message! In this episode, Shannon welcomes Alyx Coble-Frakes, CEO of The Agenda. ("Agenda Period"), to discuss the profound impact of motherhood on her mission. Alyx emphasizes the systemic issues women face, particularly the lack of maternal leave in the U.S., and how this neglect affects not only mothers but the e…

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#269 | ALCOHOL, MOTHERHOOD, AND THE PROMISE OF WINE O'CLOCK | WITH SARAH RUSBATCH 40:38

2M ago40:38

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Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s guest is Sarah Rusbatch, a multi-award-winning Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach, and a menopause coach. We talk about: - How Sarah's journey to sobriety began and the impact it had on her life. - The importance of understanding and addre…

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Energize Your Life: Discover Your Unique Strengths with Working Genius w/ Kelly Tibbits 26:16

2M ago26:16

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Have something to add? Send us a message! In this episode, Kelly Tibbits returns as she and Shannon delve into the concept of the "Working Genius," introduced by Pat Lencioni, and explore how it can significantly boost self-awareness and productivity. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding individual strengths and energy levels…

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#268 | TAKE THE MIC | INSANE MAMA MOMENTS | WITH ELIANE POLEK 19:08

2M ago19:08

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Welcome to this week’s episode of "Take The Mic". This week is Eliane Polek, who created her first blog, ‘The Insane Mama,’ during the first COVID lockdown, driven by her own experiences and struggles with motherhood. She share's with us: How Eliane's journey through motherhood and feelings of maternal anger and rage inspired her blog and her work …

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Matrescence and the 4th Trimester: A Deep Dive w/ Sarah Veitenthal 1:24:06

2M ago1:24:06

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Have something to add? Send us a message! Free How to Fund Your Unpaid Leave Workshop Get Your Free Maternity Leave Planning Guide Motherhood Momentum: Maternity Leave to Working Mom Mastery is here! In this episode, Shannon chats with Sarah Veitenthal, a mom of four, former Montessori teacher, and doula, about the transformative journey of motherh…

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#267 | BREAKING THE MYTH OF WORK LIFE BALANCE | WITH PAULA MAIDENS 39:16

3M ago39:16

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Welcome back, Mamas, to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement Podcast. My guest this week is Paula Maidens. Paula helps entrepreneurs build high-performing teams so they can scale with ease, get their time back, and create the balanced life they deserve! This week we dig deep into Paula's strengths as a Business Coach and discuss: - Ways t…

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Small Shifts, Big Changes: Creating the Life You Desire Starting Today 26:06

2M ago26:06

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Have something to add? Send us a message! Get Your Free Daily Momentum Guide Transformative Rituals to Start Your Day Right, Vibrational Boosters for When You Start to Dip, & Mindset Reframes to Navigate Disappointment In this episode, Shannon dives deep into the transformative power of mindset shifts, especially for moms juggling multiple roles, w…

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#266 | CREATING CHANGE FOR FATHERS IN THE WORKPLACE | WITH JEREMY MACVEAN 33:31

3M ago33:31

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Welcome Mama's and perhaps some Fathers, to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s guest is Jeremy Macvean who co-founded, 'The Father Hood' which aims to build tribes of healthier, happier men through his work with Movember. This week we discuss: The unacceptable pay gap between men and women, and exponentially as the …

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Navigating May Madness: Embracing Chaos and Self-Care 11:18

3M ago11:18

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Have something to add? Send us a message! In this short but sweet heartfelt episode, our host returns after a brief hiatus, sharing her gratitude for your patience and diving into the whirlwind of May's chaotic energy. Shannon reflects on the challenges of balancing school activities, personal commitments, and self-care, emphasizing the importance …

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#265 | TAKE THE MIC | BEYOND THE 6 WEEKS OF HEALING | WITH RACHEL BETTINZOLI 18:12

4M ago18:12

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Where did we get this idea that six weeks after birth, a woman is completely healed and ready to re-enter the world? Why do we rush this process, simply checking in how her body is feeling, and even suggesting she is now ready for sex again? Imagine what would happen if we looked at a mother's becoming as something way beyond the first six weeks, a…

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#264 | WHAT WOULD MATRESCENCE-INFORMED PUBLIC POLICY LOOK LIKE? | WITH SARAH CLEGGETT 38:59

4M ago38:59

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What would our world be like if we had matrescence-informed public policy? What would those policies even look like? And what impact would they have on our experience of becoming a mother - and the wider experience of parenthood? In this week's episode, mama of 2 Sarah Cleggett share's her own personal experience of becoming a mother, and how that …

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#263 | NAVIGATING BELIEF GRIEF IN MOTHERHOOD AND RELATIONSHIPS | WITH ABBY KAMEN 38:47

4M ago38:47

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No matter what you believe BEFORE you go into motherhood, there is always a moment when you realise: this isn't what I thought it would be. Maybe it comes immediately - birth was nothing like you thought, the first days were completely different. Or maybe it comes years later, when you think your life - and that of your children or your relationshi…

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Redefining Motherhood: Beyond the Work, Towards Connection & Joy in Relationships w/ Bianca Sprague 1:13:00

4M ago1:13:00

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Have something to add? Send us a message! This week, Bianca Sprague joins us for a powerful conversation about motherhood that will challenge your perspective. Bianca shares the transformative journey of her early days of motherhood through undiagnosed postpartum depression in an unsafe domestic setting. Bianca candidly reflects on her initial stru…

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#262 | REFLECTING ON A DECADE OF COACHING MOTHERHOOD | WITH AMY TAYLOR KABBAZ 28:06

4M ago28:06

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In this episode Amy takes a moment to reflect on ten years of coaching mothers, and both her personal journey to get to this point, and how she sees the focus on mothers changing. Just a few short months after becoming a mother 16 years ago, Amy started writing and researching the question: what happens to us? Why does it feel this way? How can we …

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A Year of Reflection: Why Motherhood is a Catalyst for Change 14:53

4M ago14:53

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Have something to add? Send us a message! Join the waitlist for Motherhood Momentum: Maternity Leave to Working Mom Mastery Welcome back to the Having a Mom Moment podcast, friends! In this solo episode, I reflect on the first year of hosting the show. It's been a journey of self-discovery, overcoming challenges, and celebrating the incredible wome…

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#261 | MANAGING MATRESENCE AND MENOPAUSE | CICI GOKTAS 39:43

5M ago39:43

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Throughout a woman's life, she experiences so many metaphorsis and change - and until very recently, most of these have been hidden and unspoken. Like matrescence - and menopause. Why is that? Why is it that we, as a society, have kept so many of these huge transformations hidden? And what does that do to a woman as she experiences it? And imagine …

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Navigating Triggers: Finding Growth in Unexpected Places 15:26

5M ago15:26

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Have something to add? Send us a message! Get your FREE Daily Momentum Guide: Transformative Rituals to Start Your Day Right, Vibrational Boosters for When You Start to Dip, & Mindset Reframes to Navigate Disappointment Need an unbiased ear? A cheerleader in motherhood? Feeling stuck? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule a Coffee Chat with me!⁠ Check out ⁠⁠Healthy Table…

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#260 | TAKE THE MIC | FINDING THE WORDS TO HEAL THE ANGER | Elena Sánchez Martín 20:12

5M ago20:12

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In today's Take the Mic episode, we hand our mic over to Elena. Elena bravely shares her experience of matrescence, and her vision now for her work - and in particular, her desire to create a space for the mothers in her community and in her country to be vulnerable about their own experience, free from judgement. But as she asks so beautifully in …

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