On Matrescence: The Transformations of Motherhood with Sara Pantry| Ep18

“…I'd always had a successful career and was always achieving and they just collided. I didn't feel like I could be the mother that I wanted to be, I also felt like at work I wasn't the person that I was before and that was when I started to get panic attacks, and that was the point where I was like, this isn't how life is meant to be like this.” Sara Pantry is a UK transplant in Singapore for the past 8 years and mother to a 3 year old.  She is a Senior Workplace Leader at Linkedin and a passionate advocate and expert on the topic of matrescence, a term that refers to the profound developmental transition a woman undergoes as she becomes a new mother who is navigating the early stages of motherhood. Her work sheds light on how this period impacts not only a woman’s identity but also her mental and emotional well-being. As a Matrescence Practitioner, Accredited ICF Coach and LeanIn Circle leader, Sara has been at the forefront of exploring and discussing this important phenomenon, providing invaluable insights into the complex interplay between motherhood and personal growth with a community of mothers in Singapore. We’re excited to dive into this conversation and explore how matrescence can help us better understand the journey of motherhood. In our enlightening conversation, Sara also shares on: 🌟 Motherhood: Understanding what makes transitioning into motherhood so difficult 🌟 Navigating maternal load with her partner and working on  resolving resentment in parenthood. 🌟 Her experiences and unexpected learnings from creating a LeanIn circle for mothers in Singapore   🌟 The significance of having peer-to-peer mentoring at the workplace who can support and understand the transition back to work after maternity leave. Also available on: 🍏Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-it-work/id1701442085 ▶️YouTube : https://youtube.com/@makeitwork.podcast Connect with Sara on: 👋Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she_thrives_tribe 👋Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/src357/ 👋LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-pantry/ 👋Email: [email protected] Connect with us! We’d love to hear any feedback, comments, or suggestions from you. ➡⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/company/make-it-work-asia-podcast/  ➡⁠Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/makeitwork.asia/  ➡ ⁠TikTok⁠: https://www.tiktok.com/@makeitwork.podcast ➡⁠Email⁠: [email protected] —------- Chapters  00:00 Episode Snippet 00:23 Introduction to Make It Work 01:07 Hello Sara 02:08 A Day in the Life of Sara 03:12 Balancing Work and Family 06:13 The Challenges of Motherhood 09:45 Discovering Matrescence 19:17 Navigating the Maternal Load 20:46 Understanding Resentment in Parenthood 22:01 Balancing Responsibilities and Communication 24:22 Raising a Child Abroad: Finding Your Tribe 25:47 Creating Support Networks: The Lean In Circle 26:59 Championing Working Moms at LinkedIn 28:02 The Importance of Peer-to-Peer Mentoring 29:57 The Two-Year Transition: Returning to Work 31:10 Global Perspectives on Maternity Support 32:52 Starting a Mentoring Program in Your Company 34:27 The Power of Community Support 36:05 Final Thoughts and Takeaways —------- #MakeItWorkPodcast #WorkingMoms #productivitytips #CareerJourney #Inspiration #FamilyFirst #Entrepreneur