Joy, Healing, Newfound...
Sadness, Grief, Loss...
Motherhood is never linear.
Never just one thing. Things can change, and will, in an instant. How you feel about something can change to the opposite in the blink of an eye, the flash of a tiny smile, soft skin touch, a brain-splitting shriek.
I have struggled with contradicting feelings of joy and loss, peace and anger, happiness and guilt for most of my Matrescence journey. It can be so confusing and overwhelming.
So The Sane Mama was born. A space to start a conversation on how we can move from survival mode into a more joyful and brave life as mamas. To bring some of my ideas to life, through workshops and events. I’m so glad you are here!
Aurélie Athan, Ph.D
... and I’m a trained Matrescence and Motherhood Coach, Facilitator & Activist, Postgraduate Student of Trinity College Dublin and former Gallery Manager. But my biggest job for the last decade has been being a Mama!
I first heard the term ‘Matrescence’ from Amy Taylor-Kabbaz back in 2019 when I was studying with her in her absolutely amazing online programs.
For what feels like a lifetime I’ve walked, and often stumbled, down the path of motherhood. Or Matrescence, as it should be much more widely known. The process of ‘Becoming a Mother’.
I think this process is never over. And I think especially mamas who have been mothering for years can suffer from poor mental health.
So sign up to my newsletter, join me in my programs or for our events - and we can ‘Unearth Motherhood’… Together! <3