67) Understanding Matrescence: Reflections on the Transition to Motherhood
The transition to motherhood is as profound as adolescence, yet the term "Matrescence" is still missing from many mainstream parenting conversations. To wrap up our month-long deep dive, Eva and Maren...
25 Sep 202425min
66) Understanding Matrescence: The Psychology of Becoming a Motherwith Dr Naomi (plus journal exercise in notes!)
Matrescence is the developmental transition into motherhood—much like adolescence, it is a period of massive hormonal and psychological upheaval. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva and Maren sit do...
18 Sep 202434min
DamChats 25) How to Reconnect with Your Body: A 10-Minute Journaling Practice for Moms
Matrescence changes everything—including how we see the skin we live in. Following our deep dive into body image with Ilena Standring, this episode offers a quiet, intentional space to process your ow...
12 Sep 20243min
65) Body Image in Matrescence: Navigating Postpartum Changes and Self-Worth with llena Standring
Your body didn't just change; it underwent a profound transformation to bring life into the world. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Ilena Standring returns to join Maren for a warm, honest, and direc...
11 Sep 202456min
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. Aft...
4 Sep 202441min
DamGoode Bookclub 4) Matrescence Explained: The Identity Crisis of Motherhood with Lucy Jones
Why does becoming a mother feel like losing yourself and finding a stranger at the same time? In this episode of the DamGoode Bookclub, Elizabeth, Maren, and Eva take a warm, honest, and direct look a...
2 Sep 20241h 8min
63) Relocating to the Netherlands: Managing Emotional Stress and Finding Belonging
Moving to a new country is a massive logistical feat, but it’s the emotional transition that often takes the longest to settle. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva and Maren are joined by relocation...
28 Aug 202432min
62) Starting School in a New Language in the Netherlands: Tips for Multilingual Families
Entering the Dutch school system is a major milestone, but for multilingual families, it often sparks concerns about language "attrition" at home. In this fan-favorite revisit, Eva and Maren sit down ...
26 Aug 202446min
