Ailbhe Smyth: Does society value the mother?

In this episode academic, former head of Women's Studies at UCD, feminist and LGBTQ+ activist, Ailbhe Smyth joined me for a life affirming conversation about motherhood. Ailbhe reflects on having never heard the term matrescence and what the word means to her. It's a thoroughly enjoyable conversation that moves through her experience of becoming a mother and mothering in a society that doesn't value mothers. Ailbhe highlights the patriarchal structures that influence women's roles in society.In her words, if you take anything form this podcast let it be that men are people and are what we are all measured against. Women are gendered and judged and devalued in and by their gender.If you're curious about matrescence, or indeed any other life transition you are experiencing, and how I can support you as a coach take a look at my website below:www.beyoucoaching.iewww.beyoucoaching.ie/the-womens-collective