The Psychology of Motherhood: Understanding Matrescence and Identity Shifts with Jessie Harrold

 Today we are speaking about a topic I have never touched upon - matrescence - with a wonderful woman who is a coach, author, doula, and the founder of MotherSHIFT and The Becoming Podcast. She has dedicated her work to guiding women through life’s biggest transitions—especially matrescence, motherhood, and personal reinvention. With over a decade of experience supporting women in navigating these profound shifts, she brings a unique blend of research, storytelling, and deep wisdom to the conversation.Her work is all about honoring the messy, beautiful, and sacred transformation of becoming—not just a mother, but a new version of yourself. Through her writing, coaching, and community-building, she is helping women embrace change with more confidence, self-compassion, and connection. We are so incredibly excited to welcome Jessie Harrold to MT. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessie.es.harrold/PRODUCTS:Skylight: https://amzn.to/3VsE0jrOura Ring: https://amzn.to/41u6GvZHeveya Cloud Mattress: https://heveya.ae/products/cloud-mattress?variant=45559556014249Before we dive in — a quick word from our friends at London Dairy Ice Cream. Whether you're running around after the kids or finding a minute just for you, London Dairy brings a moment of calm, a moment of indulgence, in every delicious scoop. Visit: https://linktr.ee/londondairy?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacpVdW5izbU9LHvDsKMMWn3i9TN6fbUEkKXTjQvzqmu9YNKIUqoq3ExGfbThg_aem_XqekIF5EArd4AWSPMPWPzwTHE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOKThe Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbookTHE MOTHER TONGUE COMPETITIONTo enter our competition:Follow or subscribe to the Mother Tongue podcastLeave us a rating (go on, make it a 5-star day!)Make sure you are following Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina on instagramThen head to @wearemothertongue on Instagram—we’ll be announcing the winner there when Season 14 wraps!You’ve got until the final episode drops to enter, and the prize is valid for three months—so go ahead, start dreaming of that mini staycay.Support the show