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HERself

112: The Matrescence: Your Process of Becoming a Mother

HERself

Abby and Amy

Best Self, Comparison, Opportunity, Health & Fitness, Purpose, Grow, Education, Parenting, Honest, Vulnerable, Mental Health, Future, Kids & Family, Real, Self-improvement

4.91.8K Ratings

🗓️ 24 January 2022

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Motherhood can be hard for EVERY single one of us, and if you feel like you’re silently struggling in this area you are not alone. I’m so excited to be introducing you to Laura and Megan from The Matrescence, and if you’re not sure what this word means, don’t worry because we talk all about the meaning behind the name and the very personal mission of The Matrescence in this powerful episode! What Laura and Megan are doing in the world right now is so needed, because we all know how diff...

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I think the hardest part of having three children is just feeling like I can't

0:05.2

wear all of the hats well. I constantly feel like I'm falling a little bit short.

0:13.4

I made me. And I'm Abby and as women we are constantly comparing ourselves to

0:20.0

others. But your life isn't supposed to look like hers. Being your best

0:25.1

self means standing firm in your decisions and always being willing to

0:28.8

grow with a purpose. We get vulnerable and real. With an honest look into the

0:33.5

challenges and triumphs we all face. Every woman listening is the

0:37.7

opportunity to choose what life looks like for herself.

0:45.4

Today I'm excited to talk with Lauren and Megan from The Matressants. This

0:50.2

episode will meet the mothers in our audience with solidarity and also some

0:54.2

tips to move forward. Motherhood is hard. It's ever changing. It's

0:59.7

unpredictable. And speaking of being unpredictable, Amy is actually at home

1:04.1

today with sick kiddos. And in these pandemic times you guys we have had

1:07.4

multiple reschedules for several guests. And we knew that this episode needed

1:12.9

to be in your ears. Even if I had to be the one to jump on solo. So we'll be

1:17.1

asking quite a few of questions on pandemic parenting. So the timing of Amy being

1:21.2

out, it just all seems too fitting. So Lauren and Megan, your business

1:25.9

together was born out of a desire to help other women navigate their personal

1:29.9

experiences with motherhood. And then also providing this awesome community.

1:34.1

So you speak on personal belts with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts,

1:40.2

and then also rage, which led you to create something that would help other

1:44.5

women. And that idea of really creating positivity out of pain, it just rings

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