64) Matrescence and Identity: Harriet’s 6-Month Postpartum Journey
Dam Parenting4 Sep 2024

64) Matrescence and Identity: Harriet’s 6-Month Postpartum Journey

What happens when the expert becomes the student? In this episode, seasoned postpartum doula Harriet returns for a warm, honest, and direct 6-month check-in on her own journey through matrescence. After years of supporting Amsterdam families through the "Fourth Trimester," Harriet shares what it’s actually like to live through the identity shift, the emotional highs and lows, and the self-discovery of the first half-year of motherhood.

We dive into how her personal transformation has reshaped her professional perspective and what she’s learned about "enoughness" and resilience. Whether you are currently in the thick of the six-month transition or preparing for your own path into motherhood, Harriet’s reflections offer a compassionate mirror to your own experience. Join us for a conversation about the beauty and the burden of becoming a mother, and why we need to talk more about the person being born alongside the baby.

Looking for a postpartum doula to support your own journey? Reach out to Harriet at Nourish and Nest or follow her on Instagram for more information and support.

Instagram: @nourishandnest

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