Have you felt like a completely different person since becoming a mom? There’s actually a word for that transformation: Matrescence.
In this episode, Hav and Aleea unpack this powerful identity and emotional shift that happens during motherhood. From the science behind maternal changes to the emotional highs and lows of new mom life, they explore how this season impacts your sense of self, relationships, and work-life balance.
They also dive into the importance of honest communication, finding support from other moms, and embracing the duality of emotions—because joy and overwhelm can coexist.
Listen in for a real, honest conversation that reminds you: it’s okay to embrace the messy parts of motherhood. Your journey is valid, and it’s yours.
RESOURCES
- Episode on invisible labor: bit.ly/MOMFilesEp2
- Episode on who am I now? bit.ly/MOMFilesEp4
- Follow us on Instagram or TikTok @goldengoosecreative
Need podcast support? Check out our services!
Want to be a guest or have a topic in mind? Send us a message!
CHAPTERS
00:00 What Matrescence Really Means
02:09 The Science of Matrescence: How Motherhood Transforms You
05:20 Emotional Rollercoaster: The Hidden Challenges of Motherhood
07:59 How Motherhood Shifts Your Relationships (Even the Strong Ones)
10:37 Balancing Career and Motherhood
13:35 Identity Shifts & Societal Pressure: Who Am I Now?
16:30 Touch, Intimacy & Connection: What Changes After Baby
21:29 Marriage After Baby: Navigating New Dynamics Together
27:07 Rediscovering You After Becoming a Mom
32:49 Communication Challenges in Parenting
36:30 Embracing the Messy Parts of Motherhood
Popular Podcasts
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.