Matrescence: Crossing the Threshold Into Motherhood

Listen to this episode from Transformed by Birth on Spotify. Why is matrescence, the developmental transition to motherhood, so often invisible and unnamed? In this episode, I talk with Victoria Trinko and Julia Sarewitz, co-founders of Seed Mother, about the rite of passage of matrescence, why naming this shift matters, and how ritual, resilience, and community can support mothers through the challenges and growth of becoming a parent. Together, we shine a light on the “messy middle” of great change and explore ways to center mothers in their own transformation. LEARN MORE