Matrescence & Self-Advocacy: Reclaiming Yourself in Motherhood with Lucy Wylde

So many mothers find themselves asking quietly:“What’s happened to me?”“Why does this feel so hard?”“Why don’t I feel like myself anymore?”In this episode of MamaThrive, I’m joined by Lucy Wylde to explore the profound — and often unsupported — transition into motherhood known as matrescence.Lucy’s work centres on helping women reconnect with their bodies, their needs, and their inner voice, moving away from external “shoulds” and toward a more grounded, self-led experience of motherhood.Together, we explore:• What matrescence really is — and why it’s so rarely named• Why so many mothers feel disconnected from themselves• The role of self-advocacy in navigating motherhood• How cultural expectations shape mothers’ inner experience• What it looks like to begin reclaiming your identityThis conversation offers a powerful reframe for mothers who feel lost, stretched, or unsure of who they are in this season.Because nothing has gone wrong.Something is changing.About LucyLucy Wylde is a matrescence activist and self-advocacy coach who supports women and mothers to reconnect with their bodies, desires, and inner truth.With a background in movement, yoga, and postnatal wellbeing, Lucy’s work integrates embodied practice with emotional awareness, helping women move away from conditioning and into a more aligned, empowered way of living.She is passionate about naming the realities of motherhood and supporting women to thrive — not just survive — through this transition.Connect with Lucy Wylde:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucywyldecoaching/• Website: https://www.lucywyldecoaching.com/