Matrescence: The Transition from Womanhood to Motherhood with Mary Yetter

In this conversation, Dr. Andrea Newland, PT, DPT, pelvic floor physical therapist and Mary Yetter, Matrescence educator and coach, explore what truly happens when someone becomes a mother — physically, emotionally, relationally, and psychologically.Together, they unpack the term and experience of, "matrescence," or the process of becoming a mother. Though the term was coined 50 years ago, very few know that there is a word that embodies this transformative period in one's life. Often overlooked is the profound identity transformation that occurs during motherhood. From physical recovery, nervous system regulation, and birth trauma to rage, resentment, loss of self, and shifting relationships, this episode bridges the gap and provides language and support for something that all mothers experience, but often struggle to describe. Mary Yetter is the founder of My Matrescence, where she supports mothers navigating the identity shifts of motherhood through coaching, education, and community-centered conversations around matrescence. Website: Www.mymatrescence.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/m.y.matrescence