The Matrescence Circle
Where mothers are nurtured & held
An ongoing mother’s group for women seeking depth and nourishment in their matrescence.
Matrescence (muh-TRESS-enss):
The years-long sacred transformation from woman to mother – a process that begins anew each time you welcome another child.
The journey from woman to mother – and from mother of one to mother of more – is deeper than sleepless nights and baby care.
It’s a profound unfolding of who you were before and who you are now. It’s a transformation of self that women are rarely given space, words, or community for.
Space
for
your
unfolding
The Matrescence Circle offers women in the first 3 years of matrescence space to process, reflect, and be witnessed in their becoming. Together we remember forgotten feminine wisdom to support each woman’s unique transformation and motherhood charge. Limited to 8 women.
2 or 3 guided matrescence circles every month*
Our small group, adults-only circles offer a mix of matrescence education and reflection & processing exercises, along with space for heart-led group sharing and connection.
Between circles we stay in touch and share wisdom and support through a private Whatsapp group.
We’ll meet from 1:30-3pm on Thursday or Friday afternoons at my home in San Rafael, CA.
*Most months offer 3 circles. Some offer 2 when school breaks and holidays require a different schedule. Over the year, it averages out to 2.75 circles per month.
An ongoing circle for mothers moving through the transition to motherhood — for the first time or again
The Matrescence Circle is for women seeking deeper conversations about what it means to be transformed by motherhood. The circle welcomes women from all expressions and stages of motherhood. However you came to motherhood and whether you are on leave, back to work (and can sneak out for part of the afternoon), at home with children, or trying to figure it out, you belong in this group if it calls to you. All parenting philosophies are welcome and supported.
The Matrescence Circle OFfers:
The words and perspective for all you’re moving through as you enter motherhood – for the first time or as a mother of more children
A safe space to share your real and full motherhood experience
Small group size (max 8 women) + expert facilitation so everyone has space to share and be supported
Community that is intimate, open-minded and non judgmental
Ancient feminine wisdom and remembering in tune with seasons and cycles
I’m Kate
Photos by Marin Family Photography
I’m a mother of two & Matrescence Doula
Studying matrescence and sitting in a circle of women are the two forms of medicine that made me into the embodied (and entirely imperfect) mother I am today.
I’ve personally experienced and watched the transformation that comes from a matrescence rooted in a circle of women and offer my groups from the deep belief that holding space for women to gather and share – vulnerably and from their centers – is one of the most powerful ways to support mothers.
I open my living room to women moving through the sacred transition into motherhood with the goal of creating safe and sacred space for their unfolding. I offer matrescence education, open-minded and kind-hearted space, and exercises to move through your transformation with more intention and support — it is my soul’s work and my pleasure to be able to do so.
CIRCLE MEMBERS ENJOY:
2 or 3 intimate mother’s circles every month in a cozy atmosphere — we meet in my living room and sip herbal tea. Limited to 8 women.
Matrescence education & perspective in tune with feminine wisdom and nature’s cycles and seasons — I am a certified matrescence guide in the Seasons of Matrescence model.
Reflection & processing exercises for moving through matrescence — find meaning in what your journey has offered and set intentions for how you want to embody the role of mother
Expert guidance and space holding for you to feel held — Hosted by a trained matrescence guide and mother of two.
Connection with other mothers in matrescence — dedicated time each week to spend in the company of mothers who get it.
A private Whatsapp group — keep the connection and support going between sessions.
Text and voice memo support from Kate as needed between sessions — circle members are never alone in their matrescence
DEDICATED time TO FILL YOUR CUP — no planning or scheduling necessary. join whenever you can and know you’ll be nourished.
THE matrescence circle
Only 8 spots available
$200
/ month
I would love to meet and squeeze your baby, but — the work of processing and holding women through matrescence is deep and cathartic work that doesn’t lend itself well to interruption. For this reason, The Matrescence Circle is an adults-only offering. It’s an opportunity for women to step out of the act of mothering for a couple hours in order to honor and process the work she does in that role.
Can I bring my baby?
The circle will run from 1:30-3pm most Thursday or Friday afternoons each month. Meeting dates will be finalized and shared based on early-bird group preferences and availability.
What are the meeting times & dates?
Can I pause my membership?
Yes. Just email me to request a pause and I will halt your membership for a month.
I designed the monthly schedule to provide mothers of young children the flexibility they need and deserve when committing to something. While you are welcome to join all the circles every month, the program is designed to offer women a “come whenever you can” setup. The private Whatsapp group and access to me by text and voice memo Monday-Friday each week offers a way to feel supported and connected between sessions.
What if I can’t make a session?
Congratulations! The Matrescence Circle is for women who have landed on the other side of the baby’s birth. If you are a first-time expecting mother, know that I am putting together a soon-to-launch prenatal workshop and corresponding WhatsApp group and you can join the waitlist here to find out first when it launches. We will joyfully welcome you to The Matrescence Circle (and the private WhatsApp group for mothers) when you are ready after having your baby. Pregnant mothers expecting additional children are welcome in The Matrescence Circle.
I’m pregnant. Can I join?
I welcome you to my home and the group with herbal tea. We start with grounding and a group check-in where each woman gets to share what is happening for her and feel supported and heard by the group. I bring a topic and prompt or exercise each week for further discussion and support. Sometimes we pull oracle cards and journal as well. We close with a short reflection on what the group wisdom offered us that week before parting ways.
What is a typical session like?
When a baby is born, so is a mother.
“Those who hold, must be held.”
-Nikki McCahon