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Matrescence at work

Ever heard of the word Matrescence? Nope, most people haven't.Matrescence at work explores the experience of parents, mostly mothers as they transition into parenthood and try to maintain their career and their sanity. Coincidence a lot of women end up starting a business?

Podcast · By Deborah Graham · Australian English · Official site

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Sep 28, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 28, 2026

    #45 Chelsea Solorzano on the hidden cost of pushing through in motherhood (opens the original)

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    Chelsea Solorzano, a licensed marriage and family therapist and maternal coach, shares her personal journey through motherhood, mental health, and the importance of self-care. This episode explores the emotional landscape of new motherhood, the impact of the pandemic, and practical approaches like internal family systems to support mums. key topics Chelsea's personal motherhood story Impact of the pandemic on maternal mental health Introduction to internal family systems therapy The importance o

  2. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

    #44 The surprising way that motherhood helped Whitney become the person she'd always wanted to be (opens the original)

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    Whitney joins Deborah Graham to talk through a motherhood journey that began as a surprise and became a profound identity shift. They explore what it feels like to move from uncertainty and grief around fertility into a new sense of self, and how parenting reshaped Whitney’s confidence, priorities, and daily life.In this conversation, Whitney also shares the practical realities of early motherhood, from sleep and feeding to the huge difference family support and flexible routines can make. Key t

  3. Episode · Sep 14, 2026

    #43 From Child Protection to Motherhood: Kayla's journey of transformation (opens the original)

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    Kayla shares her journey from child protection to motherhood, highlighting the emotional and professional shifts, and how her experiences shape her approach to work and life. This episode explores the impact of motherhood on identity, mental health, and career, offering insights for women balancing these roles. key topics The impact of motherhood on professional identity Balancing mental health and career post-motherhood Transitioning from child protection to leadership in business The role of s

  4. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    #42 Ankita Callahan: Why motherhood feels like losing yourself before finding your purpose (opens the original)

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    In this episode, Ankita Callahan shares her transformative journey through matrescence, its impact on her personal and professional life, and how organizations can better support mothers in the workforce. In this episode, we explore the realities of motherhood, workplace flexibility, and the evolving journey of matrescence. Our guest shares personal stories, insights on parental leave policies, and the importance of creating supportive environments for moms at work. Key topics Matrescence and it

  5. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    #41 Taby Taplin on the power of flexibility for working mums (opens the original)

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    Deborah Graham speaks with Taby Taplin about the real, often messy transition into motherhood and how it reshapes identity, priorities, and career expectations. Taby shares her own matrescence journey, from newborn exhaustion and breastfeeding challenges to returning to work part-time and launching Mumentum Jobs, a flexibility-first platform for mums. We discuss what flexibility actually looks like in practice, why so many women feel pressured to choose between career and family, and how employe

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