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What do you know about matrescence? Most people will agree that everything changes with parenthood, and that's what this term covers: the process of becoming a mother. Yet, despite shared private understanding and a large body of recent research on all the physiological and mental effects, many policies and medical processes continue to ignore what mothers have always known.Lucy Jones is a journalist and the author of Matrescene: On The Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood. In this episode, we delve into what's lacking in support for matrescence and why, and how ongoing research, policy changes, and sharing information through resources like Lucy's book can help change the conversation. Whether you're already a mother, are considering becoming one, or support one in any way, Lucy's insights will be enlightening and empowering.Discover the details of matrescence and why we need to talk more about it:The origins and importance of having a word for this universal, natural experience;The impact of not having enough information in the early months and years of parenthood;The permanent changes the brain goes through during this period;The social disconnect between the expectation to give birth and the lack of support.Related Links:Matrescence: On Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood by Lucy Jones - https://bookshop.org/p/books/matrescence-on-the-mind-body-spirit-transformations-of-pregnancy-childbirth-and-motherhood-lucy-jones/20398692Lucy's website - https://lucyfjones.com/Discover all of Lucy's books: https://lucyfjones.com/books/Lucy on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lucyfjones/Episode 333, An Honest Look Into Motherhood and Health - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode333Episode 488, Talking Menopause at Work - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode488Pregnancy leads to long-lasting changes in human brain structure, Nature Neuroscience - https://www.nature.com/articles/nn.4458The Birth Of A Mother by Alexandra Sacks - https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/well/family/the-birth-of-a-mother.htmlOf Woman Born: Motherhood as Experience and Institution by Adrienne Rich - https://bookshop.org/p/books/of-woman-born-motherhood-as-experience-and-institution-adrienne-rich/8794956?ean=9780393541427LEVEL UP: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/

When journalist Lucy Jones had her first baby, she noticed remarkable changes taking place - not only was her body changing, but so too was her own psychology. By her third child, Lucy went searching for answers to her questions. What she discovered was "matrescence," a term coined by psychiatrist Alexandra Sacks that put into words the enormity of her own transformation. So she wrote a book about it, titled Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood. In this moving interview, hear Ricki in conversation with Lucy, discussing the spectacular, life-changing shift that takes place for women during motherhood. You can follow Lucy Jones on Instagram @lucyfjones. You can buy her book, Matrescence: on Pregnancy, Childhood and Mothering, at a book store near you or here. Follow Ricki Lake @rickilake on Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is a solo episode about yet another topic I'm passionate about. That's all there is to say, so just have a listen :)Trigger Warning: I speak very briefly about domestic abuse from 4.25—5.15 minutesIn this episode I talk about:how sacred our home spaces can bethe freedom I felt when moving to where I live nowlooking at your precious space and what's made it represent YOU (and your family)aesthetics obsessed culture and unhealthy comparisons homes that don't look lived in(!) but people seem to aspire toa bit about mine and Matilda's home and solo parentingdoes location affect you? e.g. I found a basement flat depressingcelebrating being a home-maker and what YOU have made your home intoThemes: home, healing, interior design, postnatal recovery, solo parentingAt the end (21 minutes in), I share a poem by Donna Ashworth.I mention Bryce Langston, Sahara Rose, a quote from 'What No One Tells You' by Dr Alexandra Sacks and Dr Catherine Birndorf, a quote from a P!nk song; 'I Am Here'.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Today we're diving into the profound biological, psychological and social shifts experienced when becoming a mother - a process known as "matrescence.” Jen sits down with science journalist, Lucy Jones, who experienced a seismic identity shift that arose after the birth of her first child.   Lucy and Jen unpack groundbreaking neuroscience research and they expose the deep-rooted myths and unrealistic expectations surrounding modern motherhood. From the minimizing of postpartum struggles to the pressure of "natural birthing" ideals, Lucy reveals how these systemic fictions can breed shame, isolation and maternal mental health crises. Jen and Lucy discuss: The concept of "matrescence" - the biological, psychological and social transition to becoming a mother that renders profound identity changes How modern cultural myths and idealized notions of motherhood as blissful and "natural" can be deeply alienating and contribute to maternal mental health issues The systemic lack of scientific research and societal rituals to prepare and support women through the seismic transformation of matrescence The need to construct new narratives, share vulnerable experiences, and build community care around the modern realities of the matrescence * * * Thought-Provoking Quotes: “[Matrescence] is a very simple concept that means the process of becoming a mother. The word is a little bit like 'adolescence'. It was coined by the late American anthropologist Dana Rafael in the 70's. She also coined the word 'doula'. She first wrote about it in an essay collection published in 1974 where she talks about how, in most societies and cultures across the world, people have always had a sense that a mother is born when a baby is born. But she also describes your identity, your social relationships, your roles, your everyday life, your mind, your psychology, and your emotions." - Lucy Jones Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Matrescence by Lucy Jones - https://bit.ly/4dDYI83 Foxes Unearthed by Lucy Jones - https://bit.ly/44E9Uxp Losing Eden by Lucy Jones - https://bit.ly/4byVO2k Dana Rafael (an American Anthropologist) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Raphael  “The Birth of a Mother” (A New York Times Article by Alexandra Sacks) - https://bit.ly/4bow0WK 2017 NIH Article on Pregnancy Leading to Changes in the Brain - https://bit.ly/3UAGiMK Of Woman Born by Adrienne Rich - https://wwnorton.com/books/Of-Woman-Born/ Andrea O'Reilly - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_O'Reilly Guest's Links: Lucy's Website: https://lucyfjones.com/ Lucy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucyjones Lucy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucyfjones/ Lucy's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lucyjonesbooks/ Connect with Jen! Jen's website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmaker Jen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmaker Jen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is a production of Four Eyes Media, presented by Audacy.  Four Eyes Media: https://www.iiiimedia.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Being a new parent can make you feel really alone. But don't worry, I talked to Dr. Kelly Elliott and Dr. Tracy Vozar, and we had a chat that might make you feel better.Today, we talk about the different ways people raise kids and how it can affect our feelings. We also look at how feeling anxious and trying to be the perfect parent can make us feel really lonely. We talk about how social media can help connect parents and make them feel less alone.We don't just talk about the problems, though. We also give you practical tips and resources to help you through the tough times of being a new parent. The Baby Steps lab at DU has a lot of useful stuff, and we share some simple self-care ideas to help you take care of yourself. Let's celebrate the small moments that make being a parent a bit easier, and work towards a future where parents' mental health is a big deal in our community.Resources mentioned during the conversation:Alexandra Sacks, M.D TED TALKBaby S.T.E.P.S. lab resources HEREWe mentioned the term "good enough parenting" and cited Circle of SecurityMaternal Mortality and Morbidity article HERETracy and team's publication on P-PTSD HERE Infographic on intrusive thoughts HERECurious Neuron Podcast Episodes for new parents:5 tips for new parents HEREAdvice for new parents HEREWhat new parents should know about brain development HEREWhen should a tantrum become a concern? Article  HEREWatch this episode of YouTube: https://youtu.be/H4xaY5Z5bFUPlease leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Email me at info@curiousneuron.comTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Get some discounts using the links belowThank you to our main supporters the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro and the McConnell Foundation. Discounts for our community!Pok Pok app. Click on the link below to get 50% off an entire year of this amazing open-ended play app for kids! https://playpokpok.com/redeem/?code=50CURIOUSNEURON BetterHelp is the world's largest therapy service, and it's 100% online. Click the link below to get 15% off the first month of therapy http://www.betterhelp.com/curiousneuron Holstee Inspiration and tools to help you live a more meaningful life. Membership, reflection cards for kids and adults:. Enjoy 20% off your purchase using the link below:https://www.holstee.com/?ref=curiousneuron Wondergrade is an app that helps you teach your child healthy emotional coping skills. I am the co-founder! Try my app for free below and enjoy 50% off a 1-year subscription below!https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron

Matrescense is a life-changing word coined by Anthropologist Dana Raphael in 1973, that encapsulates the physical, hormonal, social and emotional transition that a woman experiences when she becomes a mother. This is a lifelong process that is often referenced as similar to adolescence, in that once this change begins in us there is no returning to who we once were.  Matrescense looks different for everyone, and I am confident that this beautiful conversation with the deep and wise Jacqueline Kelly will move something within you yearning to be acknowledged. Without acknowledgement of this monumental change, we (and others) expect us to be the same person we once were– with the same capacity, priorities and even personality we once had.         This is what we do now– free ourselves from the limitations that this unconscious society has put on us. Moment to moment, mama to mama.   **Also, I want to acknowledge that at the end of the episode I misspoke. The mind bending statement, “The Cave you Fear to Enter Holds the Treasure You Seek” is Joseph Campbell, not Carl Jung. And actually! In our Insta Culture, turns out this is not a direct quotation from him. The full passage is: “It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasure of life.  Where you stumble, there lies your treasure.  The very cave you are afraid to enter turns out to be the source of what you are looking for.” Here is the TedTalk we referenced by Dr. Alexandra Sacks: https://www.ted.com/talks/alexandra_sacks_a_new_way_to_think_about_the_transition_to_motherhood?language=en If you would like to connect with Jacqueline on IG: https://www.instagram.com/our_bravehearts/ If you would like to connect with me and my work on IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.reprogrammed.parent

How can I make my friend stop chasing me? We asked Dr. Alexandra Sacks, feelings doctor and host of the show Motherhood Sessions! Grown ups, you can find Motherhood Sessions on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Lisa Olivera is a writer, therapist, and creative who shares work centered around radical acceptance, cultivating compassion, and integrating our stories and full humanity. She is also a new mother, just five months postpartum at the time we recorded this episode.Together we talk about the pressures and expectations of motherhood, the deep joy and grief of becoming a parent, and how having two tiny eyes on you all the time invites you to embody your values and step into your integrity. We also share our experiences of how becoming a mom made us change plans, say no, and honor our energetic capacities — even if it means disappointing people or ourselves in the process. Our conversation is an invitation to love your life, grieve your dreams, feel the depth of each moment,  and be fully human. Listen as we rewrite the story of motherhood together.Resources Belonging Episode #54: Finding Connection in Isolation with Lisa Olivera“Matrescence” is a term coined by Dr. Alexandra Sacks. Learn more in her TED talk.Episode #78: Non-Linear Reciprocity and Skills to Traverse Change with Jessie Harrold“From the time of birth to the time children are 3 years old, one MILLION neural connections are made in their brain each SECOND.” from Rachel Garcia Seliga @innatetraditionsMore from Lisa Olivera: Lisa's book, Already Enough: A Path to Self-AcceptanceLisa's substack

When we get pregnant, everybody talks about the baby. But what about the mother? Becoming a mother—even thinking about becoming one—involves complex feelings and emotions. But the “Bliss Myth” idea says that we should feel one note about becoming a parent, and that note is happiness and joy. If we don't feel joy, and we don't love motherhood, then are you a bad mom? No! It's totally normal to feel a huge range of feelings, including ambivalence, anger, regret, disappointment, love, tenderness, exhaustion, frustration, and more. Having feelings, especially multiple conflicting feelings, doesn't make you a bad mom: it makes you a human being, like the rest of us. Alexandra Sacks, MD is a reproductive psychiatrist who popularized the concept of matrescence, or the period of transition surrounding becoming a mother. Her 2018 TED Talk reached 1.5 million views worldwide, and she wrote a New York Times article called The Birth Of A Mother that was the number one most read piece of 2017 for the Well Family Section. The truth is more complicated, and Dr. Sacks says a huge range of feelings about motherhood is all totally normal. Things like panicking when you find out that you're pregnant, or feeling ambivalent at first when you see your newborn, or having new feelings about your partner or your own parents are all absolutely reasonable feelings to have during your pregnancy and parenting journeys. In this episode, we talk to one of America's top reproductive psychiatrists about the range of emotions and feelings that come with motherhood, and why matrescence is totally natural and normal. In this episode we talk about: Matrescence as an extended phase of all women's lives, including women who choose not to have children or who experience infertility, and Dr. Sacks focused work on the period of pregnancy and the first year of motherhood. The Bliss Myth and other honest stories we're missing about motherhood. The harmful trope of the “bad mother” as the cornerstone of evil characters in myth and popular culture. The idea of the “Good Enough Mother” as permission and guiding light for mother's overwhelmed by messages of perfection; that we should aim for not superhuman perfection but providing a safe, stable, loving childhood. How being a “perfect” mother can actually harm our children in the long term, leading to decreased resiliency, slowing the learning process, and interfering with children's ability to grow and achieve independence. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://startupparent.com/110 STARTUP PARENT NEWSLETTER: https://startupparent.com/newsletter THE WISE WOMEN'S COUNCIL: https://startupparent.com/wwc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/startupparent/message

The Emotional Motherload. Navigating the emotions of new mom life. In this episode, Alexandra Sacks, MD dives deep into “matrescence,” the transition to motherhood that is as demanding as adolescence and how you can navigate through that.The UnspokenThe transition into motherhood is just as intense and just as important as the one we go through in adolescence.What We Discuss with Alexandra Sacks:How the transition to motherhood is just as big as the transition to adolescence.How to navigate the unknowns of new mom life and pregnancy.The effects our society has on supporting this transition for mothers.If you have a babe that is 0-5 years old and are wondering if they are on track to hit their milestones, grab our free milestones guide at notyourmotherspodcast.us/milestones.Your relationship to money and your money managing tools, are skills you pass on to your children. Set yourself up for a life of abundance and confidence when it comes to your money and your family by signing up for the Invisible System course at notyourmotherspodcast.us/money.Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://notyourmotherspodcast.co/alexandra-sacks-02/

This episode is with Yolande, a counsellor and social worker. We cover a huge amount of topics, all vital for new mums to listen to! We talk about becoming a new mum and the psychology around that, about mum guilt and how to reframe our thoughts, and we discuss matrescence - what it is, and how it can help us to label what we may be experiencing as life as a new parent. We also talk about relationships and how they can change when you become a parent, and common topics that come up surrounding these using Yolande's experience. It's full of useful tips and also 'that's me!' moments, and i hope you enjoy it. Here is the link the Ted talk by Alexandra Sacks - definitely worth a watch https://www.ted.com/talks/alexandra_sacks_a_new_way_to_think_about_the_transition_to_motherhood?language=en

“When women find themselves feeling lost somewhere between who they were before motherhood and who they think they should be now, many worry that something is terribly wrong, when in fact this discomfort is absolutely common.” (Alexandra Sacks) Have you heard of Matrescence? In the 1970's, anthropologist Dana Raphael coined the term ‘matrescence' - “The time of becoming a mother”. It is used to describe the physical and emotional transformation that mothers make when a baby is born. The transition also greatly effects partners and family members. Dr. Raphael, also coined the term "doula" to describe a female caregiver who “Mothered the Mother.” Reproductive psychiatrist Alexandra Sacks explains matrescence as a ‘push and pull' concept. New mothers strive to bond with their baby, understand their needs and make their baby the centre of their universe. This is the ‘pull'. The push is the flip side of that where the mother is trying to re-frame this new life she has within the context of her identity, relationships, career, interests and her own physical and emotional needs. Have you ever experienced any of the following things? Feeling like you have lost your ‘old self' but not being sure of who you really are now? Feeling like you shouldn't spend money on yourself because you don't earn any (or as much) money now? Feeling invisible, less valued, now you are “just a mom”? Feeling guilty for wanting time away from you baby/children? These are all part of matrescence. These are all part of how you have begun to evolve and change as a woman because you are now a mother. Most likely these things have felt difficult, emotional, frustrating, lonely or confusing because you haven't known they were part of a bigger process of change. This is where knowing about matrescence can be so supportive and powerful for women. It begins to give you a new framework to explore your experiences within. A new lens with which to view your world. You are not alone. Suddenly the word matrescence allows us to see we are not alone. In fact, many women struggle with the question “where did my old self go and who I am now?” Nadhira & I connected through a community of spiritually-oriented, heart-centered entrepreneurs. We knew right away that her birth stories held gifts that could be illuminated. Her babies were the obvious blessings & there was even more.... growth & personal development unfolding. If you or someone you know would like more support for the postpartum transition, please reach out! www.illuminatedlifeways.com ______________ Nadhira Razack helps big hearted, driven women who are frustrated and unfulfilled by their careers but don't quite know what next steps to take. She helps them let go of the dead-ends in their life and helps them discover and step into their life's work. With more than 10 years under her belt in coaching, Nadhira mentors and teaches women how to tune into their intuition, identify their soul's biggest priority and create effortless personal and professional rituals to live out their unique calling in the world. https://www.instagram.com/nadhirarazack/?hl=en

How can I make my friend stop chasing me? We asked Dr. Alexandra Sacks, feelings doctor and host of the show Motherhood Sessions! Grown ups, you can find Motherhood Sessions on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 4 is all about discussing our quote on quote birth plan, we’ll highlight what’s important to us during the labor process, what we’ve been up to this past week, and how we’ve been trying to enjoy these last few weeks of being just millennials and not millennial parents. Recommended podcasts: All About Pregnancy & Birth with Dr. Nicole Rankins Breezy Babies: Boobs, Babies & Breastfeeding Recommended books: The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions From Pregnancy to Motherhood by Alexandra Sacks & Catherine Birndorf Support this podcast

Trigger Warning: Suicidal Ideation is briefly mentioned in this episode. For Women's History Month, Sarah welcomes Perinatal, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Misty Richards to answer questions about medication before, during and after pregnancy! We dispel some myths about anti-depressants and anxiety medications including safety risks for mom and baby, breastfeeding, when to start or stop medication and how to reach out for help. Dr. Richards raises awareness about MEN and Partners suffering from postpartum depression. We also try to de-stigmatize the world of mental health help! If you are considering medication for your mental health needs, you don't want to miss this episode as it will help you decide what path is available and best for YOU!Misty Richards MD and MS is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She is also Program Director of the UCLA Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program. RESOURCES:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Some books to help: The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook by Pamela S. Wiegartz , Kevin L. Gyoerkoe , et al. https://www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Postpartum-Anxiety-Workbook-Compulsions/dp/1572245891/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=postpartum+anxiety+workbook&qid=1615403917&s=books&sr=1-3Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen KleimanWhat No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood by Dr. Alexandra Sacks, Dr. Catherine Birndorf : https://www.amazon.com/What-One-Tells-You-Motherhood/dp/1501112562Mental Health: SAMHSA’s National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.Postpartum Support International WebsiteHelp for mom, family and dad1.800.944.4773Support groupsNATIONAL CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisisNational Suicide Prevention Hotline and Website1-800-273-8255www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Call for yourself or someone you care about; free and confidential; network of more than 140 crisis centers nationwide; available 24/7

Hosts Grace Bastidas and Desiree Fortin discuss the postpartum feelings no one warns you about. Reproductive psychologist, Parents magazine advisor, and author Dr. Alexandra Sacks joins the podcast to talk about the emotional rollercoaster that can ensue when we have a newborn and the signs it may be time to ask for help. You'll also hear real-life stories from moms just like you.  For more information visit parents.com/newmompodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Sarah chats about perinatal anxiety with Dr. Phillippa Houghton, a board certified family physician with specialized training in perinatal mental health.  They review common anxiety disorders in pregnancy including signs and symptoms, risks and benefits of treating and not treating perinatal anxiety.    Resources mentioned in the show include:    Fetch.ca (Below is the south island version, but if you google Fetch.ca + your community it will give you your local link) http://south-island.fetchbc.ca/   Coping With Anxiety During Pregnancy and After Birth http://www.bcmhsus.ca/Documents/coping-with-anxiety-during-pregnancy-and-following-the-birth.pdf   Dr Alexandra Sacks TED talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOsX_HnJtHU&fbclid=IwAR3-FFPFqzrmk1yl_Ea9fZYK8t80bFxoZrCy0YZyclomYdzO3jyvsZRQuTA   Books: What No One Tells You - Dr. Alexandra Sacks https://www.amazon.ca/What-One-Tells-You-Motherhood/dp/B07L36XWM5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1P32M7OGQXAHV&dchild=1&keywords=dr+alexandra+sacks&qid=1601088711&sprefix=toddler+trampo%2Caps%2C249&sr=8-1   The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook https://www.amazon.ca/Pregnancy-Postpartum-Anxiety-Workbook-Compulsions/dp/1572245891/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2A4TAQOAA7HVH&dchild=1&keywords=pregnancy+anxiety+workbook&qid=1601088747&sprefix=pregnancy+anxiety+%2Caudible%2C219&sr=8-1   Post Partum Support International Virtual Support Meetings https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/   Pacific Post Partum Support Society http://postpartum.org/

En ce mois d’octobre où on lève le voile sur la santé mentale, il me semblait à propos de parler de la santé mentale des mères. Lory Zéphyr, doctorante en psychologie spécialisée en santé mentale maternelle et en attachement parent-enfant, est venue faire un tour à mon micro.  Au menu: Quels sont les types de désir d’enfants ? Il y en a plusieurs ET… on peut aussi ne pas en ressentir  Est-ce grave de vivre des émotions négatives durant la grossesse ? Le stress est-il si néfaste lors de la grossesse? Quels facteurs influencent la manière de vivre sa maternité? Comment reconnaître les troubles de santé mentale maternelle? C’est quoi d’être une assez bonne maman? Finalement, on aborde la transmission générationnelle de l’attachement et Lory nous donne des clés pour développer un attachement sécure avec nos enfants. Donner de la place au vécu des mères et leur permettre d’être honnête sur leur expérience est primordial. On peut avoir un parcours “idyllique” sans se sentir au top et c’est CORRECT.  Je vous souhaite une très bonne écoute,   Références de l’épisode: Lory Zéphyr, Maman en construction - Petit chantier de réflexion sur la maternité (2018) Lory sur Facebook Lory sur Instagram Balado Ça va maman Alexandra Sacks, psychiatre spécialisée en santé mentale maternelle et son livre “What no one tells you: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood” Dre Anne Reynaud-Postel, Institut de la parentalité   _______________________________________ ♥️ Si cet épisode vous a plu, partagez-le autour de vous pour faire connaître le podcast. Vous pouvez aussi laisser une note et un avis dans Apple Podcast. Merci!

Pour ce 28ème épisode, j’avais envie d’aborder avec vous la matrescence… Ce mot, c’est la contraction de deux autres mots, “maternité” et “adolescence”. Il décrit et explique les changements qui s’opèrent chez une femme lorsqu’elle devient maman.  Personnellement je l’ai vécu de plein fouet, sans comprendre vraiment ce qu’il m’arrivait. En tout cas pas avant d’avoir appris la signification de ce mot auprès de l’excellent podcast de Clémentine Sarlat puis de l’avoir étudié par la suite. Et dans cet épisode, je vous propose de découvrir en détails ce qu’est la matrescence, quels sont ses challenges et comment la traverser au mieux. J’ai aussi eu l’envie de vous partager une partie de mon histoire de matrescence, pour vous illustrer l’ampleur de ce mot ! Je vous souhaite une très bonne écoute ! La catégorie post-partum du blog : https://www.etmamantudeviendras.com/category/post-partum/ Vous pouvez écouter, lire et regarder les sources suivantes sur la matrescence : Article du NYT d’Alexandra Sacks sur la matrescence : The Birth of a Mother : https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/well/family/the-birth-of-a-mother.html Vidéo Ted Talk d’Alexandra Sacks à propos de la Matrescence : https://www.ted.com/talks/alexandra_sacks_a_new_way_to_think_about_the_transition_to_motherhood?language=fr L’épisode 1 du podcast la Matrescence : https://podtail.com/fr/podcast/la-matrescence/qu-est-ce-que-la-matrescence-la-genese-de-ce-podca/ Soutenir le podcast ✨ Si vous aimez le podcast Et Maman Tu Deviendras et que vous souhaitez le soutenir, n’hésitez pas à lui mettre 5 étoiles sur Apple Podcast et un petit commentaire (ça me fera en plus très plaisir de vous lire). C’est grâce à vos notes, à vos commentaires et à vos partages qu’il sera bien classé dans les applications de podcast et diffusé au plus grand nombre. Alors merci à vous ! Ce podcast est crée, produit, enregistré et monté par Julia Guerbois.Musique : I’ll be right behind you Josephine by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

Aurelie Athan PhD is a clinical psychologist and faculty member at The Teachers College, Columbia University in New York. Aurelie has dedicated much of the last 15 years of her career in Reproductive Identity, understanding and revival of the term Matrescence, originally coined by Anthropologist Dana Raphael in the 1970’s. In fact the popular TED Talk by Alexandra Sacks on Matrescence, was inspired by one of Aurelie’s conference talks. Aurelie’s working definition of the term Matrescence is: “The process of becoming a mother, coined by Dana Raphael, Ph.D. (1973), is a developmental passage where a woman transitions through pre-conception, pregnancy and birth, surrogacy or adoption, to the postnatal period and beyond. The exact length of matrescence is individual, recurs with each child, and may arguably last a lifetime! The scope of the changes encompass multiple domains --bio-psycho-social-political-spiritual-- and can be likened to the developmental push of adolescence. Increased attention to mothers has spurred new findings, from neuroscience to economics, and supports the rationale for a new field of study known as matrescence. Such an arena would allow the roundtable of specialists to come together and advance our understanding of this life passage.” - Aurélie Athan, Ph.D. Listen in to this super interesting and thought provoking podcast to hear us discuss: - The history of Matrescence - The importance of reviving an understanding in this area of Matrescence and creating new language for a greater understanding across many professions and amongst our communities - Aurelie’s 15 years of dedication in this area, the how, why and discoveries - The spiritual aspect of Motherhood - Creating a wholistic cross-disciplinary approach Find out more about Aurelie’s work, professional courses and papers at her Website and Twitter Find out more about me at Pollination Mamas Website Podcast Sponsor - Olive Gap Farm ’The Littlest Birds' The gorgeous song features on the intro and outro. Performed by: The O’Luca Family Band from Olive Gap Farm; Alex (Dad) - Drums/Vocals, Tara (Mum) - Vocals/Guitar, Olive (13) - Violin/Vocals, April (11) - Cello/Vocals, Cedar (8) - Percussion/Vocals. Song: Originally performed by The Be Good Tanyas. Written by: Samantha Parton and Jolie Holland. Released 2000. Generously sponsored by Olive Gap Farm, certified organic family farm specialising in small batch native essential oils and seasonal cut flowers. Located on Bundjalang Country in the Northern Rivers of NSW Australia. Olive Gap Farm Website - Instagram Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, do not reflect the opinions of this business, any of its parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, promotional sponsors, or advertising agencies, and do not create any type of patient-physician relationship or other professional relationship between the audience and presenters. No person viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counselling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counselling. Pollination Mamas expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site.

We discuss what is matrescence in this episode and dive into some early motherhood stories to explore the transition into motherhood. In this episode we mention the work of Alexandra Sacks. To listen to Alexandra Sacks' Ted Talk, click here. To learn more about Here and Now Motherhood 501(c)3 visit out website here. To work 1:1 with Nicole, visit her website here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

How can I make my friend stop chasing me? We asked Dr. Alexandra Sacks, feelings doctor and host of the show Motherhood Sessions! Grown ups, you can find Motherhood Sessions on Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Jess and Elena delve into the mysteries of being a mother and the institution of motherhood, while enjoying turkey endive wraps with miso glazed sweet potatoes. Major thanks to our lovely guests, Tara and Fiona for their perspectives on mothering and our lovely editor, Mitchell for making this an easy-to-listen to podcast. In this podcast, we mention the following article: The Birth of a Mother by Alexandra Sacks, 2017 https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/well/family/the-birth-of-a-mother.html Follow us on: Instagram @emotionalbrunch Facebook /emotionalbrunch/ Twitter @EmotionalBrunch *This was recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the world. We're staying home and staying safe and hoping that you are too

Introducing Motherhood Sessions, a podcast from our friends at Gimlet. Motherhood Sessions features emotionally honest conversations about being a mom. In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Sacks sits down with a couple that hasn’t had sex in more than two years. On the surface, it seems like the birth of their son was the main cause of their loss of intimacy. But as Dr. Sacks digs deeper, it turns out that the couples’ sexual issues pre-date their child.

What assumptions do you think are made about pregnancy and the postpartum experience? Doula Davinah Simmons and postpartum-focused therapist Julie Davidson, LMHC join Carter Umhau, LMHC to explore the ways in which our society under-prepares the birthing person or mother for the “emotional infancy” that begins when baby arrives.  They'll explore how the perinatal experience brings about new body image concerns, can impact eating disorder recovery, and the identity crisis that can often ensue. This conversation elucidates the powerful work that is required in matrescence, and why this “development phase” requires a new way of thinking about body, personhood, attachment, and becoming.    Learn more about the work of Davinah Simmons at https://www.bornrooted.com/ and on Instagram @rootedbirthdoula Learn more about Julie Davidson, LMHC's work at http://www.juliedavidsoncounseling.com/ and on Instagram @onbeingamother Alexandra Sacks' TED talk on matrescence: https://www.ted.com/talks/alexandra_sacks_a_new_way_to_think_about_the_transition_to_motherhood?language=en   Connect with Opal:  www.opalfoodandbody.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Opalfoodandbodywisdom/ Instagram: @opalfoodandbody Twitter: https://twitter.com/opalfoodandbody?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OpalFoodandBody/videos      Thank you to our team... Editing by Hans Anderson: http://www.hfanderson.com/ Music by Aaron Davidson: https://soundcloud.com/diet75/ Daniel Guenther at Jack Straw Cultural Center: http://www.jackstraw.org/ Host and Producer Carter Umhau: www.carterumhau.com

Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Alexandra Sacks joins CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula to define "matrescence," the period when women transition to motherhood. Sacks explains how the medical community doesn't adequately prepare women for portion of their lives, which includes physical and emotional changes reminiscent of adolescence. She shares why her "Motherhood Sessions" podcast from Gimlet Media is a valuable public health tool that gives women the opportunity to have candid conversations on the complex emotions and guilt they don't always want to discuss with their friends and family. "Motherhood Sessions" is available on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Alexandra Sacks joins CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula to define "matrescence," the period when women transition to motherhood. Sacks explains how the medical community doesn't adequately prepare women for portion of their lives, which includes physical and emotional changes reminiscent of adolescence. She shares why her "Motherhood Sessions" podcast from Gimlet Media is a valuable public health tool that gives women the opportunity to have candid conversations on the complex emotions and guilt they don't always want to discuss with their friends and family. "Motherhood Sessions" is available on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Nous avons fêté cette semaine les deux ans de ma fille. Ces deux dernières années furent magnifiques et remplies d’amour. Elles furent aussi parfois difficiles. Mais elles ont totalement changé qui je suis. Elles ont fait naître un nouveau moi. Ma naissance de papa. Une sorte de matrescence.Liens : - Mon épisode de podcast 487 : https://votrecoachweb.com/487- Podcast La Matrescence : https://shows.pippa.io/la-matrescence/- Article d’Alexandra Sacks : https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/well/family/the-birth-of-a-mother.html- TEDx Alexandra Sacks : https://www.ted.com/talks/alexandra_sacks_a_new_way_to_think_about_the_transition_to_motherhood- Article d’Alexandra Sacks sur la patrescence : https://medium.com/@alexandrasacks/what-about-patrescence-eef2bd896604----Discutons !- S’abonner sur iTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bertrand-sur-roulettes-streetcast/id1197392079?mt=2h- Twitter : http://twitter.com/bertrandsoulier- Mon blog : https://bertrandsoulier.com- Mon blog de papa : https://maviedepapa.fr- Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/monblogdemec- Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/bertrandsoulier- Discord des Streetcasteurs : http://bit.ly/discordstAbonnez vous à ma chaîne YouTube pour avoir plus de conseils et d’inspiration : https://www.youtube.com/c/BertrandSoulierMa lettre sur la création de contenu : https://www.getrevue.co/profile/soulierbertrandLa lettre lifestyle de Mon blog de mec : https://www.getrevue.co/profile/bertrandsoulier

Dr. Alexandra Sacks is there this week to give us the scoop on matrescence—basically, the idea that the transition into parenthood is similar to a second adolescence—and, wow, are we thrilled to have her. Listen in to hear her advice for how both moms and the friends and family around them can navigate it. Plus, some bonus HDVB content! P.S. This one is for all the professional enthusiasts out there: Take 10% off the entire Professional Enthusiast by Of a Kind collection with the code AFEWTHINGS. P.P.S. Looking for something to fill up that PE boat bag you’re snagging? How about a copy of Claire and Erica’s book, Work Wife?   Produced by Dear Media

Welcome to another speech analysis! In this episode, we go over Alexandra Sack's TED Talk, "A new way to think about the transition to motherhood."

As a reproductive psychiatrist, Alexandra Sacks, M.D., helps people navigate the emotional toll of pregnancy and parenthood. A lot of her work is normalizing the ups and downs of motherhood. In the age of highly curated Instagram posts, Sacks breaks down the myth that being a parent is all joy all the time. She helps patients differentiate between the emotions that are to be expected with new momhood—ambivalence, isolation, and frustration—and more serious conditions like postpartum depression. She likes to use the phrase "matrescence" to describe this complicated time, which can mirror the awkwardness and discomfort of adolescence. Sacks lectures at major corporations on attitudes around maternity and paternity leave, and her work has appeared in the New York Times, Time, and on NPR. She also hosts a weekly Motherhood Sessions podcast, where she has honest conversations with new moms to learn about their experience and her new book What No One Tells Youhas been dubbed "the new essential book for soon-to-be-parents" by Vogue. This podcast episode explores the intersection of feminism and medicine. In it, Sacks walks us through how to prioritize mental health before, during, and after birth; how to maintain quality bonding and attachment with your kids as a working parent; and so much more. If you're not expecting any time soon, Sacks also has sage advice on simple ways to support the new parents in your life. To contact Colleen or Jason with comments, questions, or speaker ideas, please email podcast@mindbodygreen.com. For all sponsorship inquiries, please email sales@mindbodygreen.com. Want to join our podcast email newsletter? Sign up here!

Kate talks moderating a panel at ComicCon and oiling her face, and Doree gets a haircut and relishes her polish-free nails. Plus, they recap their 6-month intentions and set new ones. Then they welcome reproductive psychiatrist, author, and host of the Motherhood Sessions podcast, Alexandra Sacks. She discusses why it’s important to demand support for mothers, setting boundaries, and learning to trust yourself as a parent.Visit forever35podcast.com to see a list of everything recommended in this episode.To leave a voicemail for a future mini-ep, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:The Art of Racing In The Rain - Pre-sale starts July 25th. In theaters August 9th.Daisy Jones & The Six - Canadian listeners, you can purchase Daisy Jones & The Six from your favorite audiobook retailer or visit penguinrandomhouse.ca.HelloFresh - Get $80 off your first month by going to hellofresh.com/forever80 and enter FOREVER80.TodayTix - For $10 off your first purchase, visit todaytix.com/forever35.Pretty Litter - For $20 off your first order, visit prettylitter.com and enter promo code FOREVER35.Daily Harvest - For $25 off your first box, visit daily-harvest.com and enter promo code FOREVER35.Theme music by Riot. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How can I make my friend stop chasing me? We asked Dr. Alexandra Sacks, feelings doctor and host of the show Motherhood Sessions! Grown ups, you can find Motherhood Sessions on Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Trending Topics: Matrescence – with Sarah Suhrstedt, Certified Birth Educator & Doula   Birthing babies. Teaching new parents. Just how scientifically real “mom brain” is and the physiological transition into motherhood. Listen now to the neonatal nerdout with certified birth educator and doula, Sarah Suhrstedt.   Last podcast episode until late fall! #vaginasareslinkies #illbeback   *** Sarah Suhrstedt, B.S., M.A.T., CCCE, SBD, Owner of SMART Birth Services Website: https://sarahsuhrstedt.wixsite.com/smartbirthservices Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SMARTbirthservices/ Email: smartbirthservices@gmail.com   NYT article on Matrescence: “The Birth of a Mother” by Alexandra Sacks, MD https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/well/family/the-birth-of-a-mother.html Dr. Sacks’ TEDTalk on matrescence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOsX_HnJtHU And one more article from Dr. Sacks here at Medium https://medium.com/@alexandrasacks/matrescence-what-is-it-bea6aa0450d0 Scientific American® article on the gray matter loss that occurs with becoming a mother, by Catherine Caruso: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pregnancy-causes-lasting-changes-in-a-womans-brain/ … “New mothers showed evidence of neural remodeling up to two years after giving birth”  Sarah’s Recommended Resources for Expectant Parents: Find yourself a doula! https://doulamatch.net/ The Wonder Weeks book https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Weeks-Stimulate-Development-Predictable/dp/9491882007 and App https://www.thewonderweeks.com/ Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn by Penny Simkin https://www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Childbirth-Newborn-4th-Complete/dp/143917511X *** Music by: Wesley Price – LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleypricemusic/ Editing by: Tara Voshell at Spooked Girl Productions - Instagram @spookedgirlproductions https://www.instagram.com/spookedgirlproductions/ Thank you to the Podcast Sponsor Saplacor’s “AEGIS” medical neonate wrap! Head to www.saplacor.com to get the wrap that helps facilitate skin-to-skin contact for the new moms and babies in your life. Use the discount code HEADTOTOE35 to get 35% off at checkout.

Alexandra Sacks M.D. is a renowned Reproductive Psychiatrist and the leading expert on “matrescence,” the developmental transition into motherhood. She's the co-author of What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions From Pregnancy to Motherhood and the host of the Motherhood Sessions podcast.Together Hilaria, Daphne and Dr. Sacks discuss the realities of transitioning into motherhood and how it's completely normal (and expected) for every mom to be unprepared for the emotional and physical changes that take place as they become first time mommys. They delve into the natural insecurities, fears and challenges this new stage of life brings for every mother as they step into this new roll, and how there is a whole period of growth and learning that must happen, much like adolescence for young teens.If you feel you're suffering from postpartum depression and need help visit https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/help-for-moms/ or call 1.800.944.4773Favorite Things:Dr. Sacks: Lavender OilHilaria: The Prophet by Khalil GibranDaphne: Inno Gear 500 ML Aroma Therapy Essential Oil Diffuser Cool Mist Humidifier and Young Living Essential Oils ImmuPower and ThievesEmail us with your questions at mombrainpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, just search for @MomBrain. We answer a lot of your questions on there! Check out videos of our episodes on our new YouTube channel!

This time, I am really exposing myself and getting raw with my fears and concerns with my life as a mother. I talk with Alexandra Sacks, M.D. who is a Reproductive Psychiatrist, co-author of “What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions From Pregnancy to Motherhood“ and the host of Motherhood Sessions, a podcast from Gimlet Media. During this phone call, I share my deepest secrets about how I REALLY feel about being a mom, if I want to have another kid and Timmy and I’s differing parenting styles. This therapy session truly opened my eyes and brought me a lot of relief.

Click here to buy: https://adbl.co/2OcT8hl Your guide to the emotions of pregnancy and early motherhood, from top reproductive psychiatrists Dr Sacs and Dr Bindorf. With a combined thirty years of counseling new and expectant mothers, Dr Sacks and Dr Birndorf have seen firsthand how the pressure to be perfect, and perfectly happy, leaves women feeling confused and even ashamed of the emotions that can bubble up during pregnancy. Now, in What No One Tells You, the two psychiatrists show why it's natural for 'matrescence'`- the birth of a mother - to be as stressful and transformative a period as adolescence. From the swirl of trepidation and joy of seeing that plus sign, to the complexities of bonding with a tiny and mighty newborn human, Drs. Sacks and Birndorf provide a roadmap for mothers-to-be, detailing the emotions (both positive and negative) that can develop, explaining the psychological backstory as to why, and offering women a practical guide for managing the ups and downs of this exciting, exhausting time. After years of hearing their patients say, 'But how come no one told me?' Drs. Birndorf and Sacks are ready to share their secrets with the world.

On this episode of Mommies Tell All, Jade and Carly have a great conversation with Alexandra Sacks M.D. a a Reproductive Psychiatrist, co-author of  What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions From Pregnancy to Motherhood and the host of Motherhood Sessions, a podcast from Gimlet Media.   This was a great talk about how to stay mentally healthy as a mom, how to avoid mommies shamming and more! Alexandra on Instagram Jade on Instagram  Carly on Instagram  --------------------------------- Follow Reviver Jewelry  Visit Reviver Jewelry Listen to Carly’s Album “Dream Train” here  ---------------------------------- Thanks to our sponsors: Daily Harvest - https://www.daily-harvest.com/ (Promo code: Mommies) BangCookies (Promo Code Mommies) Grove.Co/Mommies

This month and next, we decided to dedicate two episodes to parents and the valuable role parenting plays in our development as social beings.On this episode, AJ and Johnny speak with Dr. Alexandra Sacks, about Matrescence - the transition a woman goes through when she becomes a mother. You might be thinking, "well we call that pregnancy," but matrescence is broader than just the changes a mother goes through during pregnancy.Just as teenagers go through hormonal change and a reshaping of identity, matrescence operates in a similar fashion. Understanding and preparing for this life chapter can bring a more rich and meaningful experience to parenthood.Dr. Sacks is a reproductive psychiatrist at Columbia University Medical Center and Host of a new podcast called, Motherhood Sessions.gimletmedia.com/shows/motherhood-sessionsAccess a World of Knowledge! Unlimited video learning with the World's Greatest Professors at The Great Courses Plus. Start your Free Month trial now by going to thegreatcoursesplus.com/charm.

This week, we listen in on a conversation between Dr. Alexandra Sacks, host of the new podcast Motherhood Sessions, and Anne. Anne never wanted to be a mom. For years, her family, friends, and husband all told her, "When the baby comes, you'll change your mind" — but the change never came. Anne's now the mother of a toddler, and she's still struggling with lingering doubts about motherhood. You can listen to more episodes of Motherhood Sessions, on Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth is joined this episode by Dr. Sacks who is a reproductive psychiatrist.  She sheds light on the transition from pregnancy to motherhood and how the feelings of change are a normal part of the transition.  They talk mom-guilt, matrescence and educating around motherhood.   RESOURCES INSTA - @alexandrasacksmd   FB - @AlexandraSacksMD   Alexandra Sacks M.D. is a Reproductive Psychiatrist, co-author of What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions From Pregnancy to Motherhood, and the host of Motherhood Sessions. 

How do we give ourselves permission to talk about both the joyful and difficult parts of motherhood? This question is something that today's guest, Dr. Alexandra Sacks has been supporting women with for the last 10 years as a reproductive psychiatrist. Known for her TedTalk on Matresence and through her new book: What No One ... The post Matresence, Permission and Motherhood with Dr. Alexandra Sacks appeared first on Expectful.

#110 — Redefining Motherhood: Matrescence and Debunking the Myth of the Perfect Mother What do we call women who experience emotions ranging from completee joy to anxiety to ambivalence in new motherhood? In the words of Dr. Alexandra Sacks: totally normal. In her work studying “matrescence”, or the identity transition to motherhood, Dr. Sacks shines light on the wide range of these normal emotions that tend to be hidden from public view. Some of these very normal and natural feelings include: fear of childbirth, disappointment in learning your child’s sex, not enjoying the work of childrearing, feeling disconnected to your baby or your partner (or both!) during what you thought was supposed to be a deep bonding moment, and much more. If you’re like me, this podcast will leave you feeling much less alone and much more aware of the complexity of your own experience in motherhood.   Alexandra Sacks, MD is the leading expert on “matrescence,” the term that defines and captures the transition to motherhood that is as demanding and transformative as adolescence. She is known for popularizing the concept in her TED talk as well as the New York Times article “The Birth of a Mother.” She is the host of Motherhood Sessions, a podcast released in April 2019 by Gimlet Media, and coauthor of What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood. On today’s episode, we get to talk with Dr. Sacks about the range of psychological experiences that women encounter during pregnancy and new motherhood — from joy and bliss to anxiety and guilt. She also tells us why these experiences are totally natural and normal for a period of such dramatic identity shifts as well as hormonal, bodily, and relationship changes. “Going through a diversity of emotions doesn’t necessarily mean you have postpartum depression. It’s the natural course of matrescence,” she explains. She breaks down the harmful myths of motherhood and opens up space for a conversation full of nuance, paradox, and honesty. In our culture, it’s time to redefine motherhood and show the broad range and spectrum of emotions, feelings, and experiences that accompany this huge transition and journey in your life. Becoming a parent means that all of your relationships shift, that a new person is joining your family, and you are responsible in a way that you might not ever have been before. If it feels like a lot, that’s okay, because it is a lot. IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT Dr. Sacks’ transition from studying postpartum depression to focusing on the diversity of emotions experienced naturally in matrescence. Matrescence as an extended phase of all women’s lives, including women who choose not to have children or who experience infertility, and Dr. Sacks focused work on the period of pregnancy and the first year of motherhood. The Bliss Myth and other honest stories we’re missing about motherhood. The harmful trope of the “bad mother” as the cornerstone of evil characters in myth and popular culture. The idea of the “Good Enough Mother” as permission and guiding light f --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/startuppregnant/message

What She Shares:      The history of women and psychiatry      How some medical research data is currently being safely collected on pregnant women      Her intention for her new book to be a preventative guidebook to reduce postpartum depression      How her new podcast is intended for maternal health and support What You’ll Hear:      How the scare around Thalidomide affected research into women’s mental health for decades to come.      Opening research to include women’s health finally showed that men and women’s health needs often differ      The laws that aimed to reduce gender and racial discrimination in medical research      A brief discussion on the FDA approved medication for postpartum depression      Embarking on research into the causes of and prevention of postpartum depression      Making preparations and front loading investments to avoid PPMADs      Addressing diseases through the a bio-psycho-social model and a preventative lens      Being aware of a biological predisposition towards depression      Accessing information about postpartum care from multiple angles      Finding camaraderie with other women and their stories in Alexandra’s podcast      Lovingly examining your own personhood and how it interacts with your new role as a mother      Bringing motherhood and traditional feminism together      Prioritizing those things you really want, including motherhood

Dr Sacks is the leading expert on “matrescence,” the transition to motherhood that is as demanding and transformative as adolescence. She is known for popularizing the concept in her TED talk with over 1.4 million views, and in her article “The Birth of a Mother,” the number one most read piece of 2017 for the New York Times “Well Family” section, where she is a regular contributor. Her work has been featured in TIME, NPR, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. Website // InstagramBook: What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood Alexandra Sacks M.D.TED Talk Podcast: Motherhood SessionsFind me, Maria Banobre on Instagram @calmmutha and online www.calmmutha.comSend a screenshot of your iTunes review to maria@mariabanobre.com to receive my free Heart Chakra Meditation as a thank you. xx

The Emotional Motherload. Navigating the emotions of new mom life. In this episode, Alexandra Sacks, MD dives deep into “matrescence,” the transition to motherhood that is as demanding as adolescence and how you can navigate through that.   The Unspoken The transition into motherhood is just as intense and just as important as the one we go through in adolescence.   What We Discuss with Alexandra Sacks: How the transition to motherhood is just as big as the transition to adolescence. How to navigate the unknowns of new mom life and pregnancy. The effects our society has on supporting this transition for mothers. If you have a babe that is 0-5 years old and are wondering if they are on track to hit their milestones, grab our free milestones guide at notyourmotherspodcast.us/milestones. Your relationship to money and your money managing tools, are skills you pass on to your children. Set yourself up for a life of abundance and confidence when it comes to your money and your family by signing up for the Invisible System course at notyourmotherspodcast.us/money. Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! Full show notes and resources can be found here.

A quick introduction to the show from Dr. Alexandra Sacks.

Gimlet Media's new podcast for moms launches today! We're popping into your feed to air a special conversation between Julia, a mom grappling with her identity and family history after having her own kids, and Dr. Alexandra Sacks, a reproductive psychiatrist specializing in women's health and psychiatry. The post BONUS: Introducing Motherhood Sessions from Gimlet appeared first on The Mom Hour.

If you’ve listened to our media and entertainment review episodes, you’ve heard Christine rave about the Gimlet Media shows Homecoming, Science Vs., and The Habitat. Today we want to introduce you to a new Gimlet Media podcast we think you’ll love: Motherhood Sessions. On Motherhood Sessions, psychiatrist Dr. Alexandra Sacks works with women who are struggling with the massive life and identity shifts that accompany motherhood. In the first episode, you’ll hear from Zoe, a woman who’s grappling with low self-esteem, a difficult ex- who isn’t carrying his co-parenting weight, the challenge of asking for help, and how to deal with her anger over what she now sees as a path filled with red flags that she chose to ignore. We hope this honest, compelling conversation resonates with you. (Note that Motherhood Sessions covers sensitive topics and includes some profanity.)

We love this new podcast from Gimlet media, and we think you will love it, too. It’s called Motherhood Sessions, and it is hosted by psychiatrist Dr. Alexandra Sacks. Listeners hear portions of Dr. Sacks' therapy sessions with women struggling with the significant life and identity shifts that accompany motherhood.   In this episode preview, Dr. Sacks talks with a mother named Julia. Julia was born in South Korea, but was adopted and raised by a white family. Now that she has her own child—the first biological relative she’s ever known—she’s rethinking her relationship with her own family, and on a search to find her birth mother.   Subscribe or follow Motherhood Sessions wherever you listen to podcasts!

Conversations with therapist Dr. Alexandra Sacks about the challenges and joys of motherhood. Premieres Thursday, April 11.

There’s a new model of care available to moms and new families. The Motherhood Center in NYC hopes to be the prototype for superior support and services for other facilities around the world. Today’s show highlights this center and the important work being done there in perinatal and postpartum support.   Dr. Catherine Birndorf is cofounder and medical director of The Motherhood Center in NYC. It’s the first of its kind as a treatment center for pregnant and new moms who are experiencing anxiety and depression. There aren’t many centers like this one, offering holistic and long-term care. We’re going to hear how The Motherhood Center is providing unique care and how Dr. Birndorf is changing the face of perinatal mental health care.   Dr. Birndorf is the Founding Director of the Payne Whitney Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Birndorf is a board member of Postpartum Support International, a non-profit organization for awareness, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing worldwide. For 10 years, Dr. Birndorf was a regular mental health columnist for Self Magazine, and has appeared on numerous TV programs, including the Today Show, Good Morning America, MSNBC, CBS Evening News, and CNN. Her first book, The Nine Rooms of Happiness, which she co-authored with Lucy Danzinger, was a NY Times bestseller, published in 2010. She has co-authored with Alexandra Sacks, What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood, which will be released in April.    Show HIghlights:   How Dr. Birndorf blends her two interests, obstetrics and psychiatry, into what she terms “reproductive psychiatrist,” to help women before, during, and after birth How she got into this field and began teaching it as a subspecialty at Cornell The passion and fire for women’s health Her other endeavors in related fields and services The importance of getting the information out about simple things like medications while pregnant, etc. Parts of the Motherhood Center’s work, like consultation services and frontline provider information How the Center began in NYC in 2014-2015: “a NOT feel like a hospital place” How patients feel like they are being mothered How the Center caters to moderate to severe perinatal or postpartum anxiety and depression The intensive work that expedites recovery How passion and creativity drive the model One of the goals---to replicate the model in other places Part of the next phase: mentoring others How Dr. Birndorf sees her new book as yet another way to help people The book, which covers the ways people classify motherhood and the mental phases of the process that can be a struggle for many How the book covers the challenges in a unique way that no other book has done     Resources: https://www.themotherhoodcenter.com/ Instagram: @themotherhoodcenter Facebook: @motherhoodnyc Twitter: @MotherhoodNYC   The Nine Rooms of Happiness by Catherine Birndorf and Lucy Danzinger   What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood by Catherine Birndorf and Alexandra Sacks

Stephanie and Dr. Elana expand on key points from last episode with Dr. Alexandra Sacks. They discuss their own transitions into motherhood and share with vulnerability about their lowest moments. They discuss how important a support system is during difficult seasons and leave you with takeaways of what you can do support yourself or other mamas during challenging times. Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook. Topics Discussed: Various transitions in a woman's life; motherhood is just one of many How important your village is during difficult seasons Steph and Elana’s lowest moments Their take on the “Push and Pull” analogy Balancing motherhood with passions Setting yourself up for success during Matresence Show Notes: Follow Alexandra Sacks, M.D. on Instagram Alexandra Sacks, M.D. website Alexandra Sacks, M.D. TEDTalk Pre-order her book: What No One Tells You Division of Labor Article Postpartum Support International The HMHB Weekly Email Series Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Program Nourish Kids Medicine Kit and Ebook Dr. Elana’s Medical Center: Nourish Medical Center Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram Whole Mamas Podcast Archive The Whole Mamas podcast is led by Stephanie Greunke, a registered dietitian, and Dr. Elana Roumell, a naturopathic doctor, both trained in functional medicine and passionate about pregnancy, postpartum, and pediatrics. They invite experts on the show, answer burning questions, highlight key points, and make sure you feel empowered to take action. Find Whole Mamas and the Whole Mamas hosts on Instagram @wholemamasclub, @stephgreunke, @drelanaroumell, and at www.wholemamasclub.com. Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.

Alexandra Sacks, M.D discusses the transition to motherhood like you’ve never heard it before. We openly explore topics around parenthood that are typically not discussed in an extremely relatable way. We also share practical steps that you can implement today in your transition to motherhood. Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook. Topics Discussed: Reproductive psychiatry: what it is and how Dr. Sacks got started in the field Matrescence: what it is and what it feels like Why discomfort doesn’t always mean disorder How social media and talk therapy can help this transition How to hold onto your identity during the motherhood transition Advice to support you and your partner during the pregnancy/parenthood transition Show Notes: Follow Alexandra Sacks, M.D. on Instagram Alexandra Sacks, M.D. website Alexandra Sacks, M.D. TEDTalk Pre-order her book: What No One Tells You Division of Labor Article Postpartum Support International The HMHB Weekly Email Series Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Program Nourish Kids Medicine Kit and Ebook Dr. Elana’s Medical Center: Nourish Medical Center Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram Whole Mamas Podcast Archive Alexandra Sacks, M.D. is widely recognized as the leading clinical expert on matrescence: the developmental transition into motherhood, and her TED talk on this topic has over one million views worldwide. She has spent the last decade of her career helping women navigate their emotional lives as a reproductive psychiatrist. She is a regular contributor to the New York Times, and her work has been featured in TIME, NPR and throughout Asia, Europe and Latin America. In April 2019, Dr. Sacks will publish her first co-authored book, What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood (Simon and Schuster). Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.

This episode is with Dr Alexandra Sacks, a reproductive psychiatrist and global expert on matrescence. Her TED talk 'a new way to think about the transition to motherhood' has now been viewed over 1.5 million times. We chat about: - Her background and how she found a passion for matrescence - What matrescence is and why it's important - Self care post birth - The importance of looking after ourselves - The one gift she would give to all mothers For full show notes see www.motherkind.co

Dr. Alexandra Sacks M.D. is a reproductive psychiatrist whose matrescence TED Talk has gone viral. Her coauthored book, What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood can be preordered now, with a due date for April 2019. The Birth of a Mother article by Dr. Sacks was the number one most read piece of 2017 for the “Well Family” section of the New York Times. Episode highlights: Dr. Sacks noticed a pattern where women who thought they had postnatal depression didn't meet the clinical diagnostic criteria, yet they were not feeling well. Dr. Sacks explained that what they were describing was the natural transition to motherhood – sleep deprivation – hormonal shifting, social structures – the changed relationship with their – financial change – professional change after a maternity leave – changes in body/minds. Dana Raphael coined the term matrescence which encompasses all of these things. The transition to motherhood includes a physical, mind and social change. Prefix maternity – mother – sounds like adolescence – not coincidence – the analogy is apt. Women when told about it experienced tremendous relief in Dr. Sacks’ practice. Once they were told it was normal they did not feel as concerned or alone as they realised others mothers were feeling this too. Antidepressants are the most common form of medication for women of reproductive age. Why now for the attention on matrescence? Within medical community doctors treat disease. Not much discussion over what it feels like to be a healthy human – even if uncomfortable. Need to have more of a discussion around this. Not enough discussion on natural prevention and wellness. Binary between postpartum depression or sailing through – grey area transition in between is not talked about – it may be good AND bad – doesn't have to be one or the other. It is easier for the mind to compartmentalise – good mother and bad mother but human experiences are much more in the grey rather than binary. The push and pull of motherhood - feeling ambivalent. The need to take care of your own needs as a mother. When we cut out activities that bring us pleasure we are setting ourselves up for depression – our nervous system needs to experience JOY in order to stay healthy and integrated to tolerate stress – to stay hopeful in times of stress. The difficulty in preserving your own identify as a mother. Mother guilt – something Dr. Sacks talks about everyday. Consequence of push and pull – wish you could be unconditionally giving – society tells us that we should. Children are designed to live in the natural world – not designed to live in a world where all their needs are catered for forever and ever. To mother a healthy child we need to tolerate them having their own independence – this is much more facilitated if you can hold onto your own independence – not healthy for the mother, or the child, for the mother to give up all of her own identity. Self care is not optional – it is not for us to judge if selfish or self preserving – it is not optional. Dr. Sacks noted mothers are human beings not robots. The perfect motherhood is not available to us – we can only strive for “good enough”. Donald Winnicott coined the phrase good-enough mother – human beings are not perfect and we don't have perfect relationships - we have flawed relationships – that is all we need to build a satisfying life. Our children don't need us to be perfect – it is not a good model. The benefits of preparing for postpartum in pregnancy. The social isolation which comes with postpartum body issues. Alison talks about her uterine prolapse and the need to open the conversation around these issues so mothers do not feel alone. matrescence can be different each time you have a new baby whether that be the second or third child as you have never had a baby and an older child before. The power of emotional connection by telling you story - psychotherapy has demonstrated brain changes in neural imaging - central to human experience and opens up conversations where we learn things about other people. Physical injuries - athletes aren’t afraid to talk about shoulder that doesn’t work but women become embarrassed to talk about health issues associated with birth - haemorrhoids, prolapse etc - sense of shame about their bodies. Virgina Monologues started because of an embarrassment of using the word Vagina. Labour and delivery is a marathon just like being an athlete. We need to normalise the language which is used around birth. So women feel less stigma and shame. The benefit of mothers sharing their stories - the reason behind the #motherhoodunfiltered movement which Dr. Sacks started on social media.   You can find Dr. Sacks on social media:   @AlexandraSacksMD @Alexandra_Sacks @AlexandraSacksMD   You can contact Alison here or follow her on Instagram www.instagram.com/alison_barker_ and find details of her nutrition packages at www.alisonbarker.com/work-with-me-3 Please also join the Facebook group Mothering the Mother where we continue the conversation.

When a baby is born, so is a mother -- but the natural (and sometimes unsteady) process of transition to motherhood is often silenced by shame or misdiagnosed as postpartum depression. In this quick, informative talk, reproductive psychiatrist Alexandra Sacks breaks down the emotional tug-of-war of becoming a new mother -- and shares a term that could help describe it: matrescence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a baby is born, so is a mother -- but the natural (and sometimes unsteady) process of transition to motherhood is often silenced by shame or misdiagnosed as postpartum depression. In this quick, informative talk, reproductive psychiatrist Alexandra Sacks breaks down the emotional tug-of-war of becoming a new mother -- and shares a term that could help describe it: matrescence.

Quando um bebê nasce, uma mãe também nasce, mas o processo natural (e as vezes instável) de transição para a maternidade é frequentemente silenciado pela vergonha ou diagnóstico errôneo de depressão pós-parto. Nesta palestra rápida e informativa, a psiquiatra Alexandra Sacks revela o cabo-de-guerra emocional que é tornar-se mãe, e compartilha o termo que pode ajudar a descrevê-la: "matrescência".

Cuando nace un bebé, también nace una madre; sin embargo, el proceso de transición natural (y a veces inestable) hacia la maternidad suele ser silenciado por la vergüenza y el diagnóstico erróneo de una depresión posparto. En esta breve e informativa charla, Alexandra Sacks, especialista en psiquiatría reproductiva, analiza el conflicto interno de la mujer tras ser madre, y comparte un término que describe ese proceso: la "matrescencia".

Quand un bébé naît, une mère naît également -- mais le processus naturel (et parfois chancelant) de transition vers la maternité est souvent tu par la honte ou faussement diagnostiqué comme étant une dépression post-partum. Dans cette intervention rapide et instructive, Alexandra Sacks, psychiatre de la reproduction, explique le tiraillement émotionnel que devenir une nouvelle mère représente et partage un terme qui pourrait aider à le décrire : la matrescence.