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Mothers at Midnight Podcast
Discover a safe space for mothers where the challenges and triumphs of motherhood are explored with depth and understanding.
Rose Harvey and Indigo Melrose, both seasoned psychotherapists and mothers, warmly invite you to join them in candid conversations that go beyond the conventional narratives of motherhood.
As your hosts, Indigo and Rose share not just their professional insights but also their personal experiences, delving into the complexities of motherhood. Beyond the surface of unconditional love for our children, they encourage you to set aside the familiar "mother" role and embrace the full spectrum of the woman within.
Pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa or a glass of wine and immerse yourself in intimate, vulnerable, and occasionally challenging discussions about the genuine experiences of motherhood. These conversations are more than just storytelling; they form a collective exploration of the tough, confronting, and sometimes overwhelming aspects of parenting.
Find your comfortable spot, settle in, and join Indigo and Rose as they navigate the authenticity of motherhood, enriched with insights from experts around the world.
Mothers at Midnight Podcast
Ep 66 Our Brave Hearts ~ Jacqueline Kelly
Join us as we explore matrescence, mum guilt, and more with Jacqueline Kelly from Our Brave Hearts. Jacqueline is a fully certified Life Coach dedicated to supporting mums who feel lost in the transition from being the woman they used to be to the mother they are now. With a deep understanding of the matrescence journey, Jacqueline uses results-based coaching to guide others through this transformative process. As a mother, Jacqueline empathises with the guilt and pressure that comes with motherhood and is passionate about breaking the silence around this. We came across Jacqueline on social media and were inspired by her warmth, authenticity, honesty and openness. It was a delight to chat with her, we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.
We chat about:
- Jacqueline’s early experiences of motherhood
- The fantasy of motherhood vs. the reality
- Mum guilt as a social construct and where it comes from (and who it benefits)
- Self-silencing to be seen as “coping” and why this perpetuates shame and guilt
- Matresence as the “language of motherhood”
- Where ideals about what it means to be a “good mother” come from and why they’re often unrealistic
- Why mothers don’t need to meet all their children’s needs
- The role of support and connection and why it's so hard to ask for help
- How Matrescence can also lead to deeper self-knowledge and self-actualisation
… and so much more!
Resources
- Jacqueline’s Website
- Follow Jacqueline on Instagram
- The Cultural Contradictions of Motherhood by Sharon Hayes
- Dr Sophie Brock - The Sociology of Motherhood
- The Mask of Motherhood by Susan Maushart
Connect with Mothers at Midnight:
- You can write to us at: mothersatmidnight@gmail.com
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ROSE HARVEY
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INDIGO MELROSE
W: www.indigomelrose.com
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