Motherhood, Matrescence and Family - 👩‍🍼 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 - Make Time To Talk - Ep 53

In this insightful podcast episode, Laura, an accredited psychotherapist, takes you on a personal and professional journey through the complexities of motherhood, the family unit, and the pursuit of living life to the fullest as a parent.
As a passionate advocate for mental health and well-being, Laura shares her expertise in maternal mental health and the unique challenges mothers face. Reflecting on her own experience of becoming a mother almost five years ago, Laura sheds light on the need for specialised support for mothers and families, which she found lacking in mainstream discourse and healthcare.
Through her business, La GMA Therapy, Laura extends her support to mothers through individual sessions, group discussions, and various talks and workshops. She candidly discusses the unspoken realities of parenthood, challenging societal expectations, and the romanticised narratives surrounding the parenting journey.
Laura courageously addresses the pressure to present a facade of perfection, even when the majority of parents are navigating the survival mode more than thriving. She explores the societal ideals ingrained in us about effortlessly becoming parents and falling in love with the role, emphasising the truth that parenthood is a massive life transition filled with both joy and challenges.
The podcast covers the overwhelming experience of having too many voices in the room when it comes to parenting decisions. Laura acknowledges the well-meaning nature of these voices but highlights the importance of recognising each parent's individuality, values, and experiences. She encourages trusting instincts and making decisions that align with personal beliefs and are right for both parents and children.
Laura also delves into the complexities of mom guilt, unraveling its roots in societal expectations, historical conditioning, and the evolving context of modern parenthood. She explores how guilt, a natural emotion, can be felt even in the absence of wrongdoing, often stemming from ingrained beliefs and conditioning.
The episode concludes with an in-depth discussion on matresence, a transformative journey women undergo when becoming mothers. Laura shares her personal revelations and struggles, emphasising the importance of understanding matresence as a normal and empowering process. She encourages new moms to embrace the validity of their feelings and views motherhood as an opportunity for self-discovery and growth.
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Thank you Laura and Matthew for taking the time to help others. This is a podcast that will help many parents navigate their emotional and mental health and most importantly it allows parents to speak out their truth and their struggles what ever they may be. 👍👍