Unpacking the Pressures of Motherhood
In Person | Tuesday May 17 12:30-1:30pm @ Uphoria Yoga
In this day and age, there is so much pressure on moms to do it all. Join us for a conversation to unpack some of the expectations placed on moms and what you can do to feel lighter and more confident in your mothering.
$27+ GST. Open to all those pre and postnatal. Babies are welcome.
Mother to Mother
In Person | Wednesday May 18, 1:30-2:45pm PST
Mother to Mother is a weekly meetup held at Chorus & Clouds in East Vancouver to help rebuild your village. I’m thrilled to be their guest speaker sharing about Matrescence and the identity shift of motherhood.
When we allow others to hold us near and dear, to give care, to nourish and nurture us through postpartum, we may notice the haze lifts and becomes a little lighter. Being supported by others may lighten your world. In the very tough early days of the pandemic, 'our villages' may have closed up and perhaps for some even vanished.
But we're here to say, we've got you.
Come to this weekly gathering, to listen, to simply just BE and/or to share.
This is a drop in event, therefore no need to book. Chorus & Clouds is located at 197 East 17th Ave. Refreshments and treats will also be provided therefore donations are welcome.
Matrescence Workshop
On Zoom | Tuesday May 31 1:00-2:00pm PST
In partnership with the Eastside Family Place, join me for a free workshop on Matrescence.
Matrescence is the profound transformation - physical, emotional, social, economic and existential - that a mother goes through as they become a mother and journey through motherhood.
People have becoming mothers since the beginning of time, yet this is a relatively new term in the world. It’s time that we speak about this transition and identity shift more openly; the concept of matrescence has the power to transform your experience of motherhood.
It's never too late to learn about matrescence. This workshop is open to parents of all age groups.
Free to attend.
Parenthood Meetup at St. Paul’s Hospital
On Zoom | Wednesday June 1, 1:00-2:00pm PST
This virtual meetup is open to all families and not just those that birthed at St. Paul’s. One June 1, I’ll be speaking about matrescence and the transformation of motherhood.
Matrescence is the profound transformation - physical, emotional, social, economic and existential - that a mother goes through as they become a mom and journey through motherhood. It is a relatively new term in the world, and it is one of the most significant and profound human developmental experiences. Just like adolescence is for teenagers, matrescence is for mothers.
In this meetup, we’ll discuss what happens as you go through matrescence and explore your unique journey with matrescence so far.
DM @BornatSPH on instagram for the zoom link to attend.
Practicing Self Compassion
In Person | Tuesday June 14 12:30-1:30pm PST
Often moms are their own worst critics: judging, comparing and feeling guilty about what they are and aren’t doing. One of the most powerful practices that you can integrate into your life is self-compassion. Join Cayley Benjamin, Motherhood Coach, for this conversation where we will explore where you are hard on yourself, what it means to be self-compassionate and how you can put self-compassion into practice in your day-to-day life.
$27+ GST. Open to all those pre and postnatal. Babies are welcome.