Health and wellness, parenting, nutrition, fitness
Health and wellness, parenting, nutrition, fitness
Motherhood is a profound transformation—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Sometimes, the most reassuring thing is seeing your own experience reflected in someone else’s words. Reading, listening or writing about matrescence and the transition into motherhood can help you feel seen, understood, and validated. These recommendations from Dr Bowes offer wisdom, honesty, and the comfort of knowing you’re not alone in this journey.
All of the below books are available on Audible or Spotify so you can listen whilst walking with baby, feeding or content napping.
Nobody Told Me by Hollie McNish is a raw and heartfelt collection of poetry and diary entries that candidly explores the joys, struggles, and unspoken truths of motherhood.
Matrescence by Lucy Jones explores the transformative, often challenging experience of becoming a mother, highlighting the emotional and physical changes that come with it.
Mindful Mum by Caroline Boyd offers practical mindfulness techniques and compassionate insights to help mothers navigate the emotional highs and lows of motherhood with greater calm, confidence, and self-care.
Mothershift by Jessie Harrold explores the inner journey of motherhood, encouraging women to embrace the shifts in identity and purpose that come with becoming a mother while finding balance and authenticity.
Motherkind by Zoe Blaskey delves into the realities of modern motherhood, offering honest conversations and insights on the joys, struggles, and mental health challenges that come with raising children.
The Postnatal Depletion Cure by Dr. Oscar Serrallach explores the physical and emotional toll of motherhood, offering practical strategies to restore energy, balance hormones, and support long-term postpartum recovery.
Podcasts Margy loves:
The Good Enough Mother podcast by Dr. Sophie Brock explores the realities of modern motherhood, challenging societal pressures and offering insightful conversations on embracing imperfection with compassion and confidence.
The Good Enough Mother | Podcast on Spotify
Use the speak to an expert box on your membership dashboard to sign up for a 1:1 consultation with Margy to find out more about matrescence and its importance in your motherhood journey.
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