Hello mamas and welcome back to the Pregnancy with Physio Laura podcast. 

Today we are kicking off with the final episode in the Matrescence series, chatting all about managing the mental load of motherhood. 

Todays’ episode was actually intended to be exclusively for Pregnancy Posse members only, but I just felt like these topics were too important to not share with everyone. So I have included some of the exclusive Posse content in today’s episode as we discuss self connection and finding what truly lights you up, advice for managing heightened emotions and hormonal fluctuations after birth and advice for women who don’t feel maternal instantly connected to their baby.  

This is episode 5 of a 5 part Matrescence series with the wonderful Nikki McMahon, our beautiful matrescence educator. Make sure you go back and listen to the first 4 episodes if you haven’t already as we discuss exactly what matrescence is, the different physical, social, emotional and biological changes that occur, the best ways to help prepare yourself for the post-partum period and why the current “bounce-back” culture is not helpful.

Now let’s get into episode 5 of our 5 part Matrescence series. You are going to love today’s chat with Nikki as we discuss mental health, self connection, managing heightened emotions and navigating not feeling maternal. Enjoy!