Seasons of Matrescence - The Podcast

Setting the scene for Dear Mama, what led me to create it and a bit about my own journey as a mama. Website - https://www.nikkimccahon.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

I'm so excited to kick off the Dear Mama podcast with this practical and inspiring episode covering all things mindfulness and meditation. I'm joined by Cass Dunn, a clinical and coaching psychologist, mindfulness and meditation teacher and a mum of one 13 year old girl. During the episode we chatted about the science of mindfulness meditation (it will blow your mind!), how to get started, common challenges and we even sneak in a little chat about mum guilt and social conditioning. Cass has kindly offered all Dear Mama listeners a special offer on her My Mindfulness for Busy People course. It’s an 8-week online course that teaches the theory and practice of mindfulness in a simple, step by step format and in a way that can be done anytime and anywhere. Use the code DEARMAMA (one word) to take $50 off the course fee.https://programs.cassdunn.com/mbp-instant/I'd love to hear your take aways from the episode and continue the conversation on Instagram, come say hey over at:https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In this solo episode I chat about my own experience with creating a morning ritual and how it has benefited my wellbeing and provide some tangible tips on how you can create your own ritual.This episode comes with a bonus - a free 'create your own morning ritual' e-book, which you can download when you subscribe to the Dear Mama Project newsletter. Grab your copy here: https://courses.nikkimccahon.com/morning-ritualDuring the episode I mention some of my favourite morning yoga stretches on Youtube, here is the link to my fave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pKly2JojMw I'd love to hear your take aways from this episode and continue the conversation on Instagram, come say hey at: https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

The first in a series of interviews with mums sharing their experiences of becoming a mama. In this interview I chat with Steph Pase from @justanothermummyblog. Steph openly shares her experience of new motherhood, social anxiety, drinking culture, post natal depression, changing friendships and working through her own challenges to find new healthy friendships. Steph website: https://justanothermummyblog.comSteph Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justanothermummyblog/PANDA Hotline: 1300 726 306Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) website: http://cope.org.au--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In this episode I sit down with Dr Nicole Highet, the Founder and Executive Director of the Centre of Perinatal Excellence, also known as COPE. COPE is a not-for-profit organisation devoted to reducing the impacts of emotional and mental health problems in the pre and postnatal periods.During the interview we talk about perinatal mental health conditions, statistics around perinatal mental health in Australia, the work COPE are doing to support mums. We then talk in depth about identity loss/ confusion post partum, why it happens and how we can support reconnecting to parts of ourselves again. We end the interview with a chat about mum guilt, and how we can question some of the standards that we are conditioned to believe mothers need to meet. Links mentioned during the episode: COPE website: https://www.cope.org.auFree Ready to COPE guide: https://www.cope.org.au/readytocope/*****I'd love to hear your take aways from this episode and continue the conversation on Instagram, come say hey at: https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In today’s episode I’m chatting with Revie Jane Schulz, wife, mother-of-two, entrepreneur, lifestyle influencer, writer and public speaker.I was lucky enough to hear her speak on her Purpose tour, where she shared her own journey of working on worthiness and self love out loud. Revie is so dedicated to her message of inspiring women and talking about tough topics, to normalise mental health and the challenges we all face. I really loved having the chance to chat with her and as you’ll see in the podcast she had me crying in the first 5 mins. I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did! Revie Jane Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reviejane/Revie Jane website: https://reviejane.com --You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In this interview I chat with Holly Brunnbauer from @motherhoodmelbourne and @facingmotherhood about her experience with becoming a mama. Holly is so funny, down to earth and open, you're going to be nodding and laughing all episode. We cover not bonding to your baby straight way, what happens to your career, how motherhood can lead to discovering your true passions and values and dealing with complex feelings towards your kids (you always love them, but sometimes you might not like them or enjoy parenting). Motherhood Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodmelbourne/Facing Motherhood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facingmotherhood/ Nikki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/Website: https://www.nikkimccahon.comPANDA Hotline: 1300 726 306Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) website: http://cope.org.auPlease leave a written review and subscribe if you're loving the podcast so you don't miss an episode. --You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In this episode I chat about our quest for balance and share my personal experience with finding more calm and self-care amongst the inevitable imbalance motherhood brings. Topics covered include:Balance - is reaching for a constant "perfect" balance making us feel worse?The importance of understanding your values and making choices about where you spend your time and energyComparison and sitting with discomfortEnsuring you are the top priority (or at the very least a top priority) This is a big episode, and I'd love to continue the conversation over on Instagram - come say hey I'm https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/Visit the website: www.nikkimccahon.comIf you're enjoying the show, please leave a written review and subscribe so you don't miss and episode! --You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In today’s episode I’m interviewing Aurelie Athan, a psychologist and faculty member at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York. Aurelie is a leader in the study of the term “Matrescence” - Matrescence like adolescence, is a stage of human physical, psychological, social, and spiritual development.The word “Matrescence” - was originally coined by Dr Dana Raphael, an anthropologist, who was also responsible for the development of the word “doula”. Aurelie found the term “Matrescence” when she was looking for explanatory models to explain the psychological transition into motherhood and has since championed the resurgence of the word and has devoted her career to studying the transition women experience through motherhood.I am a big, big fan of Aurelie’s work and have a lot of admiration for her, you will probably pick up on the interview that I was very excited and a little nervous to speak to her. During the interview we chatted about her discovery of the word and her development of programs within the university to study it, before deep diving into Matrescence and exploring the spiritual opening and transformation motherhood brings.If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend, leave a written review on iTunes and subscribe - this all helps me spread the message and reach more mamas who need it - thank you!I’d love to continue the conversation about this episode over on Instagram, come share your thoughts: https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/More information at the website: https://www.nikkimccahon.comResources mentioned in the episode:Aurelie website: https://www.matrescence.comLisa Miller Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c5t6FkvUG0--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In this episode I chat about how as mums we are often suppressing our feelings and emotions, particularly anger and frustration and why this is really unhealthy for us - mentally, emotionally, physically. In this episode I talk about the importance of processing emotions, and what can happen if we don't. Topics covered include:Types of AngerSuppressing angerTransference of angerHealthy ways to process anger and emotionsThis is a big episode, and I'd love to continue the conversation over on Instagram - come say hey I'm  https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/Visit the website: https://www.nikkimccahon.comIf you're enjoying the show, please leave a written review and subscribe so you don't miss and episode!--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In this episode I share my favourite tips for managing tough days, because as mamas, they're going to happen and it's helps to have some tools in our 'tough day toolbox'. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/Website https://www.nikkimccahon.com--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In today's episode we chat about friendships - why they're important, how they change over time, what makes a good one, how to find new ones and how to let go of ones that aren't working.I hope you enjoy this episode, come say hey on Instagram and let me know what you took away from the episode www.instagram.com/dearmamaprojectIf you're loving the content, subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leaving me a written review on iTunes will make my day. Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.nikkimccahon.comWebsite: https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In today’s episode I’m going to be chatting with Nadine Muller, a beautiful mum of two boys - Madden who is 4 and Beckham who is four months old. I want to give you a heads up that this is not a light episode, Nadine experienced what can only be described as intense birth trauma with her second birth, and she is still working her way through her experience. I want to place a little warning on the episode for anyone who has experienced their own birth trauma that this episode is pretty raw and nadine is incredibly vulnerable about her experience.Support services:Australasian Birth Trauma Associationhttps://www.birthtrauma.org.auPANDAhttps://www.panda.org.au1300 726 306COPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence)https://www.cope.org.auINSTAGRAMNikki's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/Nadine Muller Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadinemuller/--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

My guest today is Claire Baker, a period coach - yep, thats a thing! Claire teaches women how to live in sync with their menstrual cycle. In this episode she walks us through the "seasons" of your cycle - just like we have four different seasons in the year, our cycles experience four distinct cycles - some weeks we have all the energy, feel confident and clear, other weeks we feel introverted, low energy and need to rest. Claire shows us a simple way to predict how you'll be feeling at any point, and encourages us to honour the stage we're in. Claire Baker website: https://www.clairebaker.com/cycle-coachClaire Baker Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/_clairebaker_Steph Pase - 2020 Planner: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.auNikki's website: https://www.nikkimccahon.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In today's episode I chat with Dr Rebecca Ray, a clinical psychologist and author of three books; The Art of Self Kindness, The Universe Listens to The Brave and Be Happy: 35 Powerful Habits for Personal Growth and Wellbeing. During the episode we chat about worthiness, how our worthiness wounds can be formed, how to identify them and how to start changing the stories we have in our minds. Then we chat in depth about the importance of self-kindness, particularly in parenting and Rebecca provides some practical advice on how you can begin practicing self kindness today. EPISODE LINKS:Dr Rebecca Ray Instagram: www.instagram.com/drrebeccarayWebsite where you can find Rebecca's books, courses and daily musings: https://rebeccaray.com.auWebsite: https://www.nikkimccahon.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In this weeks episode I had the total pleasure of chatting to Jamila Rizvi. Jamila is Editor-at-Large of the Nine Network’s Future Women, weekly columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald and the age and a regular commentator on The Project, Today and Q and A. She previously worked in politics for the Rudd and Gillard Governments, advising on issues including media, women, child care, and employment.She's written two incredible books - 'Not Just Lucky' - a career manifesto for the millennial woman, and one of my all time favourite motherhood books "The Motherhood" - a collection of short letters from women about their experiences of new motherhood. It was such a pleasure to chat to Jamila, and I was blown away by how warm, funny, honest and whip smart she is. We chatted about a range of topics including her experience as a new mum, the pressure to be "in love" with your baby straight away, the power of female friendships, equality for women in the workplace, social issues affecting mothers and her incredible book the Motherhood. You can find Jamila:Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamilarizviWebsite: https://www.jamilarizvi.com.auBooks: https://www.jamilarizvi.com.au/writing Connect with me:Instagram: www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/Website: www.nikkimccahon.com*If you're enjoying the podcast, hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. If you'd like to make my day, you can leave a written review on the Apple Podcast app or iTunes on desktop. Thank you :) xx --You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

I'm ending our last episode for 2019 with a Q&A, answering the FAQs I received when I put a call out on Instagram. The questions are:What is the number 1 thing I have done to achieve a healthier mindset?How to let go of high expectations of yourself in motherhood?How do I find time for self care? How do you keep your relationship together when you have no time?What are your favourite books and resources that have helped you?A HUGE thank you for all of your love, support and listening in 2019 - I have been so overwhelmed by the respons to the podcast and I'm looking forward to taking some down time so I can continue creating helpful and inspiring content in 2020.I'm wishing you an a restful and restorative Christmas and New Year break and can't wait to connect in 2020, I have a feeling it's going to be an amazing year! Stay in touch with me via Instagram: www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/If you have enjoyed the podcast this year, I would be really grateful if you could leave a written review on iTunes - thank you! See you next year!--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

Super excited to be back for 2020! Here is a quick update on what has been happening and whats ahead for myself + the Dear Mama Project this year.Please forgive the audio quality on this episode, my computer accidentally recorded from the inbuilt mic, but in the spirit of not promoting perfection I've forged ahead with it.Thank you for all the love, I really appreciate it and can't wait to bring you some new and interesting content in 2020!Connect with Nikki:Website: www.nikkimccahon.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/If you’re enjoying the podcast, please leave a written review on iTunes to support my work - it really helps the podcast reach more mamas who need it, and inspires me to producing content for you! Thank you x--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

Hello and welcome back to the podcast!I’m kicking off our first episode this year with a Matrescence Tale, with the beautiful Tracy Harris from Mums With Hustle. I first met Tracy when she was a guest speaker at a Mama Tribe event that we ran, she absolutely blew me away on the night when she shared her experience of self-care and mental health, she has so much wisdom in this area born through her own motherhood journey.In this chat Tracy is really open, honest and super brave, sharing her experience of returning to work postpartum, as you’ll hear in the interview Tracy was treated very poorly by her employers and this had a drastic effect on her mental health and confidence.Tracy went on to experience severe stress and anxiety, and was driven to create drastic change after realising the impact it was having on herself, her body, her family and the next baby she hoped to have. The experience became the catalyst for her creating Mums With Hustle - a business based on supporting mothers to grow their own successful businesses that give them flexibility and freedom to have both worlds - a family and a career.Tracy’s story opens up some really big questions about the ways women are supported to return to work, and bias towards working mothers. A massive thank you to Tracy for sharing her story so openly, I know that this conversation will help many mothers who have experienced discrimination in the workplace to feel less alone and encourage us all to make noise when we see unfair treatment.I hope you enjoy this interview, if you do jump over and show Tracy some love.Connect with Tracy:Website: https://mumswithhustle.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mumswithhustleResources:Fair Work Australia: https://www.fairwork.gov.auRaising Children: https://raisingchildren.net.au/pregnancy/preparing-for-a-baby/work/pregnancy-work-rightsABC:https://www.abc.net.au/life/pregnancy-discrimination-what-to-do/10378212Connect with Nikki:Website: www.nikkimccahon.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/If you’re enjoying the podcast, please leave a written review on iTunes to support my work - it really helps the podcast reach more mamas who need it, and inspires me to producing content for you! Thank you x--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In today’s episode I’m going to be talking about the concept of judgement as a tool for self love - and how by changing our relationship with the way we judge ourselves and other people we can create huge shifts in our own self worth, our relationships with other people and our ability to live our life on purpose, and not let fear of judgement hold us back. Judgement - of ourselves and others is rife in parenting, and can be a source of pain for many. In this episode I share my own personal journey as a practicing reformed “judger” and explain how I now use judgement as a tool for self love and understanding myself better.--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz