The Identity Shift in Motherhood: Understanding Matrescence
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The Identity Shift in Motherhood: Understanding Matrescence

What if motherhood isn’t just a new role — but a complete identity transition?

In this powerful conversation with clinical psychologist Dr. Naomi Gibson, we explore matrescence — the developmental process a woman goes through when becoming a mother.

Like adolescence, matrescence involves hormonal changes, brain rewiring, shifting values, and a reorganisation of identity.

Yet 67% of mothers have never heard the word.

In this episode we discuss:

• What matrescence really means
• Why many mothers feel lost after having a baby
• Identity shifts in expat motherhood
• Self-esteem and confidence after children
• Why defining yourself only as “mother” can be harmful
• How to navigate the psychological transition into parenthood

If you’ve ever wondered:
“Who am I now?”
“Why don’t I feel like myself?”
“Is this normal?”

This episode is for you.


Listen now and join the conversation redefining motherhood in the Netherlands and beyond.

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