In this insightful interview, doula nd doula trainer Krysia Lynch shares her profound journey into motherhood. Krysia talks about how she was always a doer before becoming a mum and that motherhood completely changed that for her.

Krysia is a fierce advocate for more supports for mums both before and after birth and says societal support should be improved for new mothers.

Krysia takes us through the emotional, physical, and spiritual transformations involved in becoming a mother and describes matrescence as a rite of passage.

You'll find Krysia at krysia.ie

If you want to know more about matrescence and supports that re available then contact me at ciara@beyoucoaching.ie. My website is www.beyoucoaching.ie

In this episode I am joined by Aisling Fox, a nutritional therapist and herbalist. Aisling shares insights on women's health, the lack of education that all women come up against around our bodies and our health as well as nutrition in postpartum recovery.

Aisling stresses the importance of looking after the mother once baby comes along and says that she believes that blood testing for new mums should be a priority.

In this episode psychologist and perinatal specialist Rebecca Reddin talks to me about the "clunky" parts of motherhood; the parts we don't talk about enough and that when we understand matrescence it can give us space to process the difficult parts. She highlights the importance of having your village but also acknowledges the difficulties around having that village in the way we live our lives today.

We also discuss the issue around the expectations that are placed on mothers and how in our efforts to do everything we become depleted and angry.

Rebecca highlights when it might be time to seek support for mental health challenges in motherhood.

Parentline
Phone: 01 873 3500

Cuidiú-Irish Childbirth Trust
Phone: 01 872 4501