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Mindspeak: Holistic Mental Health with Holly HigginsAuthor: Holly Higgins
Mindspeak explores holistic mental health and all things mind-body wellness. Join hypnotherapist, Holly Higgins, for discussions about the power of intentional thought and belief; how your subconscious mind influences your health and happiness; and how to live life beyond trauma and past conditioning. Discover alternative modalities for depression and anxiety, hear stories from those who have found healing, and find the tools you need to take back your power. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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053: Matrescence: Motherhood as an Initiation with Amy Borskey Duffer
Wednesday, 26 February, 2025
In my early postpartum days, I remember Googling things like "motherhood identity crisis" because I felt so lost. I thought I was prepared for motherhood, but I was not. Turns out, I should have been Googling the term "matrescence," but I'd never heard of it. Today, I'm joined by integrative therapist Amy Borskey Duffer to talk about this powerful concept, which helps mothers create meaning and peace amidst huge life changes.We discuss:What is matrescence? The developmental journey of becoming a mother that affects us physically, emotionally, spirituallyBoth Amy and Holly's challenging experiences in early motherhoodAcceptable cultural norms in motherhood vs. the raw reality of what actually goes on behind the scenesWhy we should question common societal narratives about the motherhood journeyCareer vs. motherhood: can there really be a balance?The importance of forming secure attachment in the first 3 years of a child's lifeUnderstanding how personal and generational trauma can affect our motheringThe top challenges new mothers face (and ways to address them)The support Amy offers through her private practice and program, The Mother WellWhere to Connect with Amy Borksey Duffer: Amy's Website: https://www.alliswellbeing.com/Amy's Program, The Mother Well: https://www.alliswellbeing.com/themotherwellFollow Amy on Instagram @all_is_well_beingPostpartum Support International Helpline: www.postpartum.net — complimentary support phone numbers are listed on the homepageBooks Referenced: Lisa Marchiano, Motherhood Facing and Finding YourselfAmy Taylor-Kabbaz, Mama RisingWhere to Connect with Holly: Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhigginsHolly's website: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/Download my free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!)Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"
