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Within these pages lie the truths we were never told:

Illuminating both the extraordinary power that becoming a mother awakens – and the invisible pressures that set mothers up to feel as though they’re not good enough – this book boldly tells us what we should have been told all along.

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Who is this book for?

  • Mothers of all ages and stages
  • Expectant and new mothers preparing for their journey
  • Exhausted mothers who want their effervescence back
  • Mums juggling work, family and personal life
  • Mothers of tweens and teens who want to use insights from matrescence to support adolescence
  • Families wanting to understand and support a mother
  • Mothers who are ready to feel good about their mothering

What topics does the book cover?

  • Matrescence – the transformation EVERY mother goes through
  • Societal pressures and expectations placed on mothers
  • The dangers of being 'good'
  • The invisible loads carried by mothers
  • Becoming the mother you want to be
  • Honouring the mother-child connection through the concept of mutuality
  • Regulation and reclamation of our maternal body
  • The power of storytelling and connection
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Mandy's work makes an important contribution to our understanding of motherhood and matrescence, bringing much needed attention to the profound yet often invisible experiences of mothers today.
Dr Sophie Brock
Dr Sophie BrockMotherhood Studies Sociologist
The book is a must-read for mums of all ages. Mandy's perspective on mutuality—how mothers and children shape each other—changed how I view my relationship with my children completely.
This isn't just another parenting book—it's the compassionate guide that helps you make sense of the massive transformation happening within and around you. Mandy's metaphor about seeds needing to come completely undone to achieve their greatest expression perfectly captures the motherhood journey. Her book gives you permission to come undone and rebuild in your own authentic way.
Natalie
Natalie This is the Pause - Co-founder
This book reached deep into places I didn’t even know needed to be seen. I sat here thinking, how can someone know exactly what I’ve felt and say exactly what I’ve needed to hear? Without me saying a word, I felt seen. I felt heard. I felt whole.

Mandy’s words are a balm for the soul of every mother finding her way. This book doesn’t just tell you that you’re not alone—it makes you feel it. In its pages, I found truth, healing, and the reassurance that the messy, beautiful unraveling, is in fact, a becoming. A must-read for any woman navigating the transformation that is matrescence.
Dr Camille Rains
Dr Camille RainsPhysiotherapist - Pelvic Rehab
An incredibly significant and passionate piece of work.
Filled with honesty, integrity and wisdom that only experience could know. This book encourages a feeling of connectivity and I am so excited to share it with all of the mummas and grandmothers in my life.
This is a must have for all mummas.
Ms B, Soon to be grandmother &
Ms B, Soon to be grandmother &Absolutely fabulous mother of three
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About the Author

Amanda, or Mandy as she’s affectionately known by her clients, guides mothers on a path from guilt to growth. Her methods make visible the invisible loads and expectations that set mothers up to feel as though they’ve failed.

Instead of perpetuating myths that the role of mother will neatly integrate into life without changing us, Mandy’s signature programs embrace matrescence and the mother-child relationship as opportunities for profound personal and professional growth.

Mandy has a background in psychology and sociology. She completed her thesis on the regulation of pregnant women’s bodies and has extensive experience working with families, young people, and mothers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Without a doubt! This book is meaningful gift for every mother – regardless of how old her children are.

It cuts through the nonsense and speaks straight to the woman within by cleverly weaving together academic knowledge and real-world support.

It boldly acknowledges and validates a woman’s experience by describing the challenges and expectations that women face – because they are mothers. The author honours the profound connection between mothers and their children and reveals the incredible opportunity for profound personal transformation women can experience as mothers.

Women reading this book will finish it feeling more informed – more confident as a woman and as a mother.

The book has seven easy to read chapters which gently weaves together the information – everyone forgot to tell us. This supportive guide combines:

  • Evidence-based research
  • Practical guidance
  • Emotional nourishment
  • Inspirational quotes and affirmations
  • Space for personal reflection and growth

The book is available in three formats; softcover paperback, hardcover and ebook. 

The book contains approximately 400 easy to read pages that will inspire and nourish you ways you’ll never forget. 

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