5 episodes

Follow people as they journey into the most complex transformation they will ever experience – matrescence – the transition into motherhood. Each episode is one deeply emotional and moving story about being shaken up and rearranged into the next version of oneself. Join us as we uncover the wide spectrum of stories representing one of the most human experiences there is – the birth of a mother.

The Birth of a Mother Amy Vicknair

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.9 • 23 Ratings

Follow people as they journey into the most complex transformation they will ever experience – matrescence – the transition into motherhood. Each episode is one deeply emotional and moving story about being shaken up and rearranged into the next version of oneself. Join us as we uncover the wide spectrum of stories representing one of the most human experiences there is – the birth of a mother.

    Rachel

    Rachel

    Rachel receives a life-threatening diagnosis while pregnant and is brought to the brink of feeling she will die as a new mom. What ends up saving her life?

    • 44 min
    Miriam

    Miriam

    Miriam's background is rich with motherhood expertise. She's a social worker for children, a birth doula, and a lactation consultant. What could possibly go wrong?

    • 27 min
    Jhina

    Jhina

    Jhina's transition into motherhood is a roller-coaster with the title of "mother" being held in the balance. Follow her journey through the foster to adopt process and find out what happens when someone threatens her chance at keeping her family.

    • 39 min
    Brittany

    Brittany

    Brittany is a fixer. She researches, plans, and swiftly solves whatever is thrown her way. But ten days into motherhood, she's handed a problem she can’t fix and can’t escape. What does Brittany do, when for the first time in her life, she can't solve what's going wrong? And how does she cope when it involves the highest of stakes - her success as a mother?

    • 29 min
    Introducing The Birth of a Mother

    Introducing The Birth of a Mother

    Welcome to The Birth of a Mother, a storytelling series about one of the most complex transformations one can experience – matrescence – the transition into motherhood.   

    • 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

clsigel ,

Touching stories of motherhood

This is a well-curated set of very touching and raw stories of motherhood. Incredibly relevant and powerful.

youliegame ,

Powerful Support

Great podcast for new parents! Parenthood can be overwhelming, even in the best of times. Hearing other people’s stories helps you realize you’re not alone. I highly recommend this podcast for new moms, dads & grandparents.

Hip60s ,

Everyone Must Listen!

Rachel’s story is so important for everyone to hear. I’m a new Grandma, and my husband and I learned such important lessons about how to support our daughter from Rachel’s story. Please keep making these!

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