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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 59 MIN

Why Motherhood Feels So Hard (It’s Called Matrescence)

from Squiggly Motherhood | Reflective Motherhood, Honest Stories & Intentional Parenting · host Nicole

Why does motherhood feel so hard.. even when you love your children?You’re not failing. You’re experiencing something called matrescence.In this episode of Squiggly Motherhood, I’m joined by Rebecca Hogan, mother, life coach, and author of Me to We, to explore the identity shift that comes with becoming a mother and why it can feel so disorienting.We talk about matrescence, identity loss, loneliness, the gold and the grief of motherhood, and why understanding this transition can help you move from surviving to truly thriving.If motherhood feels harder than you expected, this conversation will help you feel seen, understood, and less alone.You’re not broken. You’re transforming.Rebecca's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccahogan_Rebecca's Book - Me to We: https://rebeccahogan.co.uk/bookJoin our Community: https://squigglymotherhood.substack.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/squigglymotherhoodTiktok: https://tiktok.com/@squigglymotherhoodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/squigglymotherhoodIf you've got thoughts, questions, comments or feedback you can email me at [email protected] you've enjoyed the episode and would like to support me, buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/squigglymotherhoodHello Fresh Discount: https://www.hellofresh.co.uk/freebox/MzMxMTU1MzY1LTAtNC0xMS1HQg

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