The Psychology of Motherhood: Understanding Matrescence and Identity Shifts with Jessie Harrold

About this episode

<p> Today we are speaking about a topic I have never touched upon - matrescence - with a wonderful woman who is a coach, author, doula, and the founder of <em>MotherSHIFT</em> and <em>The Becoming Podcast</em>. </p><p>She has dedicated her work to guiding women through life’s biggest transitions—especially matrescence, motherhood, and personal reinvention. With over a decade of experience supporting women in navigating these profound shifts, she brings a unique blend of research, storytelling, and deep wisdom to the conversation.</p><p>Her work is all about honoring the messy, beautiful, and sacred transformation of becoming—not just a mother, but a new version of yourself. Through her writing, coaching, and community-building, she is helping women embrace change with more confidence, self-compassion, and connection. We are so incredibly excited to welcome Jessie Harrold to MT. </p><p><br/></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessie.es.harrold/</p><p><br/></p><p><b>PRODUCTS:</b></p><p>Skylight: <a href='https://amzn.to/3VsE0jr'>https://amzn.to/3VsE0jr</a></p><p>Oura Ring: <a href='https://amzn.to/41u6GvZ'>https://amzn.to/41u6GvZ</a></p><p>Heveya Cloud Mattress: <a href='https://heveya.ae/products/cloud-mattress?variant=45559556014249'>https://heveya.ae/products/cloud-mattress?variant=45559556014249</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Before we dive in — a quick word from our friends at London Dairy Ice Cream. Whether you&apos;re running around after the kids or finding a minute just for you, London Dairy brings a moment of calm, a moment of indulgence, in every delicious scoop. </p><p>Visit: <a href='https://linktr.ee/londondairy?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacpVdW5izbU9LHvDsKMMWn3i9TN6fbUEkKXTjQvzqmu9YNKIUqoq3ExGfbThg_aem_XqekIF5EArd4AWSPMPWPzw'>https://linktr.ee/londondairy?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacpVdW5izbU9LHvDsKMMWn3i9TN6fbUEkKXTjQvzqmu9YNKIUqoq3ExGfbThg_aem_XqekIF5EArd4AWSPMPWPzw</a></p><p><br/></p><p><b>THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK</b></p><p>The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.</p><p>Buy yours now: <a href='https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook'>https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook</a></p><p><br/></p><p><b>THE MOTHER TONGUE COMPETITION</b></p><p>To enter our competition:</p><ol><li>Follow or subscribe to the Mother Tongue podcast</li><li>Leave us a rating (go on, make it a 5-star day!)</li><li>Make sure you are following Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort &amp; Marina on instagram</li><li>Then head to @wearemothertongue on Instagram—we’ll be announcing the winner there when Season 14 wraps!</li></ol><p>You’ve got until the final episode drops to enter, and the prize is valid for three months—so go ahead, start dreaming of that mini staycay.</p>