Understanding Matrescence: Why Motherhood feels disorienting

Understanding Matrescence
Why Motherhood feels disorienting

Becoming a mother is a transformative experience.
Before motherhood, many women imagine a harmonious life with their baby — slow mornings, deep connection, instinctive confidence, and a natural transition into this new role.

And while love is often immediate and powerful, the inner transformation can feel far more complex than expected.

The challenge is integrating their new identity with the person they once were.

Motherhood is not just a role.
It is a profound psychological and identity shift.

This event explores:
• What matrescence is
• Why ambivalence is normal
• What happens internally during this identity shift
• Why “bouncing back” often creates unnecessary pressure

This is a space for understanding.
Matrescence is not a problem to fix.
It is a developmental transition.
When we stop trying to “bounce back,”
we can begin to move forward.
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Core Themes
We will look at matrescence not as a crisis,
but as a natural transformation of identity.

Key topics include:
• The psychological and biological meaning of matrescence
• The simultaneous experience of grief and growth
• The pressure created by the expectation to “bounce back”
• How identity shifts after becoming a mother

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Who is this for
This space is for you if you:
• Sometimes feel different but cannot explain why
• Love your child but miss parts of who you were
• Feel more sensitive, overwhelmed, or uncertain
• Are questioning your identity, career, or relationship
• Seek clarity rather than advice

This is not a space for fixing.
It is a space for understanding.
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Participation & Presence

This event is based on connection and open conversation.
I’m not speaking to an audience — I’m creating a space where mothers can reflect and share together.
Camera on is encouraged so we can see and connect with one another.
If you prefer to stay anonymous or attend a lecture-style webinar without interaction, this may not be the right format for you.
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Practical Details

Duration: 60 minutes
Language: English
Location: Google Meet (https://meet.google.com/oqa-zqqq-pjs)
Start Time: 10:00 AM 08.03.2026 (CET) – Please join a few minutes early to settle in.
Access Information: The link will be shared via Meetup before the session.
Recording: No
Cost: Free event
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About Me

My name is Anna Hirschvogl, and I work with women navigating identity, motherhood, and personal growth.
As an educator and coach, I focus on helping mothers move through life transitions with clarity rather than self-criticism.
Through my own experiences of relocation, career shifts, pregnancy, and identity change, I understand how deeply motherhood reshapes who we are.
I create grounded, reflective spaces where women can think clearly, feel honestly, and grow intentionally.