Discovery Session - Understanding Matrescence

Understanding matrescence is an engaging, evidence-informed presentation exploring the profound identity shift women experience when they become mothers.

While much focus is placed on preparing for a baby, few women are prepared for the internal transformation of motherhood.

This talk introduces matrescence, explains why many mothers experience overwhelm, guilt and identity confusion. Offering practical frameworks to build self-trust, compassion and resilience while highlighting the importance of supporting mothers for stronger families and communities.

The presentation is designed to normalise the motherhood transition, reduce isolation and provide language and understanding around topics such as identity change, mental load, shifting relationships, career changes and modern parenting pressures.

About the presenter, Marielle Lancaster

Marielle is a matrescence and maternal wellbeing facilitator, advocate and coach specialising in supporting parents in the transition of parenthood and supporting workplace practices around it. As a former events and marketing professional across different industries, she became a mother at the start of COVID-19 and discovered matrescence which inspired her to pursue further study.

She is an accredited matrescence coach dedicated to educating and empowering mothers, preventing burnout and guiding employers to better support working parents. She helps women view matrescence as an opportunity to redefine themselves in an authentic and aligned way.