Reclaiming "Matrescence”: A Mother’s Rite of Passage with Rachel Roberts

Rachel Roberts helps us reclaim the mother-centered wisdom of "matrescence" (Dr. Aurelie Athan), a word that represents a mother's developmental rite-of-passage into mothering. 

We discuss how a concept like matrescence, the developmental transition of motherhood, can help mothers shift through this rite-of-passage with greater grace, humor, and even ease... because knowing the process of becoming a mother can illuminate a path towards the creation and integration of oneself as Mother.

 

Our conversation covers: 

the term's history and progression in motherhood studies led by Dr. Aurelie Athan of Columbia Teacher's Collegea definition of the term from a mother and professional standpointwhat the process looks like for many motherspatterns and themes in the process for mothersopportunities within this period of change

Rachel Roberts is a Family and Relationship Mentor, a certified Soul Modes Mentor, and accredited Mama Rising Facilitator. She works directly with individuals, couples, and families, with a focus on self-discovery, relational patterns, anger management, and translating the masculine and feminine for more loving, meaningful connections. She's also well versed in typing frameworks (including the Enneagram) and archetypal exploration and will meet you exactly where you are in your journey to discover What Your Soul Holds (WYSH).

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Dr. Aurelie Athan's website, expert on matrescence as a developmental period

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