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Matrescence Matters

Matrescence Matters - 1:1 support

 

A unique coaching experience with personalized, compassionate support for your journey to and through motherhood.

 
Matrescence Matters Components
FLEXIBILITY

Choose from in-person or virtual sessions to meet your needs and preferences.

LOVING WITNESS

Embark on a co-journey where I serve as a compassionate witness to your unfolding story, providing support, understanding, and encouragement without judgment.

IDENTITY AND VALUES EXPLORATION

Uncover tools to explore your identity and values, creating a meaningful framework for motherhood and life.

MATRESCENCE EDUCATION

Gain insight into the transformative process of matrescence, empowering you with knowledge and awareness to embrace each stage with grace and understanding.

NERVOUS SYSTEM SUPPORT

Understand and care for your nervous system, ensuring a balanced and resilient foundation as you navigate the dynamic landscape of motherhood.

MINDFULNESS TOOLS

Cultivate practical mindfulness techniques to navigate the challenges and joys of motherhood.

Embracing your transformation, together.

HOLISTIC, MOTHER-CENTERED SUPPORT

Matrescence Matters is a compassionate partnership that acknowledges and celebrates your unique journey. From mindfulness tools to nervous system care, and matrescence education, my approach is personalized to nurture your well-being and support your goals.

EMPOWERMENT & INSIGHT

I am here to empower you to gain a deeper understanding of your identity, align with your values, and embrace the transformative process of matrescence. With Matrescence Matters coaching, you’ll also gain insightful tools and powerful practices to guide you on your unique path.

HELPING YOU FLOURISH

My goal is to help you not just survive but truly flourish. Matrescence Matters support will help you to release self-judgment, overcome burnout, and quiet external noise. It's about finding stability through challenges, embracing your cyclical journey, and experiencing a sense of hope and freedom.

 
 
 
 

When your matrescence is honored and supported, it changes everything—

 
 

CONNECTION

Discover deeper connection and solidarity with other mothers.

EMPOWERMENT

Rediscover your inner strength to navigate your unique path with confidence and freedom.

ROOT TO RISE

Cultivate a foundation of practices and tools that keep you stable through the cycles and seasons of motherhood.

 

SELF-COMPASSION

Practice self-forgiveness and foster a kinder relationship with yourself.

SHARING

Develop the language to understand and articulate your personal experiences with clarity and insight.

ALIGNMENT

Live your life aligned with what truly matters to you.

 

CLARITY

Connect to your inner wisdom and strengthen your self-trust.

WHOLENESS

Nurture and integrate all the parts of yourself, fostering a sense of wholeness and self-acceptance.

MEANING

Celebrate and honor the transformative process of becoming a mother.

 
 

ABOUT BREE LUMSDEN

 

In both my work and life, I feel a calling to alleviate suffering and facilitate connection.

Through Matrescence Matters, I am a compassionate companion to guide and witness your journey of matrescence. My hope is to not only be of service to you, but to also provide a sanctuary where women can find solace, understanding, and the tools to navigate the multifaceted landscape of becoming a mother.

With a background rich in maternal education, yoga, mindfulness, and doula support, I stand as a dedicated companion on the path to alleviate the unique challenges of motherhood. I aim to create a space where women can find their voice, build connections that transcend the silence and shame often associated with motherhood, and truly flourish.

My commitment goes beyond the professional realm; it's a deeply personal journey intertwined with a genuine desire to empower women, helping them reclaim their narratives and embrace the fullness of themeselves. I invite you to embark on a transformative journey—one that holds space for your unique story and empowers you to flourish in the beautiful tapestry of motherhood.

Background and Credentials:

  • Certified Matrescence Educator and Guide (Seasons of Matrescence)

  • Apprenticeship with Britta Bushnell, childbirth educator and author of Transformed by Birth

  • 200-hour Yoga Teacher

  • Mindfulness training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach (The Power of Awareness, Transforming Emotional Suffering with RAIN)

  • DONA trained Birth Doula (2017)