Matrescence: Does becoming a mother change… everything? with Jessie Harrold

The Modern Phoenix

The transition into motherhood reshapes not just our roles, but our very beings. In this episode, Gervase Kolmos sits down with Jessi Harold, author of Mothershift, to explore the transformative journey known as matrescence. Jessi shares her insights on how becoming a mother can be both a radical shift and a rite of passage filled with growth, challenges, and deep self-discovery. Together, they discuss the complexities of identity shifts, societal expectations, and the importance of holding space for both the beauty and the struggle of parenting.

Keep listening as Gervase and Jessie cover the balance between rejecting and emulating our own upbringing, explore how motherhood pushes us to hold paradoxes and embrace nuance, and discuss how it transforms not only how we parent but also how we grow as individuals.

What you’ll learn:

• The meaning and transformative power of matrescense

• The importance of holding complexity and paradox in motherhood

• The need for and challenges of finding community and support in modern motherhood

• How your upbringing can leave you swinging between breaking cycles and repeating them

• Why self-compassion is a must in the matrescence journey The value of finding balance and what's right for you in motherhood versus societal norms

Connect with Jessi Harrold

• Instagram | @jessie.es.harrold:

• Website | https://www.jessieharrold.com/

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Resources:

Mothershift Book - Jessie Harrold