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This is not parenting advice
Matrescence is about the mother, not how she parents. It is the often unspoken emotional, physical and identity shift that comes with becoming a mother. We create space to understand that change, rather than rush past it or try to fix it.
At a time of intense change, mothers need somewhere to:
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Reflect without judgement.
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Learn without instruction.
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Be curious, compassionate and courageous.
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Reconnect with themselves as women, not just caregivers.
That space is still missing. So we created it.
Meet Amanda and Clare
We are long-standing friends who have brought together our personal and professional lives to create The Mother Holding.
Between us, we bring deep coaching experience, lived experience across decades of motherhood, and an unshakeable belief that mothers matter.
Amanda is an antenatal and postnatal teacher and a qualified transformational coach. Clare is a qualified coach specialising in behavioural change, with an MA in Leadership, and is also an author.
We have been friends for over 30 years. Between us, we have raised seven children, lived through joy, challenge, grief and reinvention, and relied on our friendship to survive and thrive.
We know personally and professionally that when motherhood is supported well, it can unlock confidence, clarity and strength that lasts a lifetime.
We have both found our 40s and 50s to be some of our most rewarding years yet, and we want mothers to know this:
There is hope at every stage.
Instead, we:
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Create calm, welcoming spaces where nothing needs fixing.
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Support mothers to make sense of change emotionally, practically and identity-wise.
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Use coaching to empower rather than instruct.
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Help women reconnect with what matters most to them.
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Invite in curiosity, creativity and courage.
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As we often say:
“If we as mothers aren’t OK, no one else stands a chance.”
Our Workshops
Our workshops are tailored to and reflect where you are on your motherhood journey.
Matrescence:
An Introduction
A grounding introduction to matrescence, the emotional, physical and identity transition into motherhood.
This workshop offers:
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Vital content on life with your baby in the first 6 weeks.
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Language for experiences many women recognise but struggle to name.
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Insights into the challenges and opportunities inherent in matrescence.
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Reassurance that what you are feeling is real and valid.
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Practical tools and ideas to take away.
Workshops are run in small groups, both online and in person.
Matrescence and Returning to Work
A workshop for mothers who are preparing to return to work or who are already navigating that shift.
Together we explore:
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Identity change and values
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Guilt, pressure and expectation
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How to move forward with greater clarity and confidence
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How to create a realistic life/work balance
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How to navigate difficult relationships and conversations.
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Practical tools and ideas to take away.
Workshops are run in small groups, both online and in person.
C. Howes
“ I really enjoyed the discussion and the ‘informal’ format, hearing ‘live’ stories - I appreciated that I’m not alone, and your session helped normalize things for me - thank you!’
Dr.G Peevas
"Mothers/Women out there need your wisdom!"
M. Besin
“ I just wanted to say a huge thank-you for such an inspiring workshop! It really resonated with me, as it did for many of the mothers in the room”
Who this is for
The Mother Holding is for women who:
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Need to appreciate the matrescence impact
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Feel they have changed, but have not yet caught up with who they are becoming
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Are tired of trying to be “perfect” and want to be real
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Want space to think, feel and choose consciously
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Are overwhelmed by "advice"
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Are open to reflection and growth
It may not be for mothers looking for:
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Parenting techniques
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Quick fixes
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A manual
What we believe
We believe:
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Motherhood is a transition full of possibilities and challenges.
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Identity needs time and space to evolve.
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When women connect with themselves, they find their own answers.
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Change becomes easier when it is understood rather than resisted.
Motherhood is an evolution.
With the right support, it can be the beginning of a richer, more aligned and more powerful life.