The depths of motherhood

My first "mama" interview

I’m a complete beginner at motherhood.

I never nannied before having my daughter, I barely even babysat.

I often stepped into roles of mothering—caretaking for friends, lovers, clients, the land—but the role of mothering, and the actual reality of mothering a small child, are two very distinct things.

So I was delighted, and also nervous, to be interviewed for the first time about my experience with motherhood by Caitlyn Chisamore for a Maternal World Health day event a few weeks ago.

As a part of a series of talks about maternal resilience, we chatted about the role nature plays in our deepest and hardest transitions, including motherhood, and the healing that lives there when we let ourselves be held.

It feels refreshing, and vulernable, to shake things up here and share a bit of me talking (rather than writing) this week.

Like the first little tendrils of passionflower that are currently winding their way out of the soil in my garden— everything about this chapter of my life feels like a new beginning. It’s both tender and exciting.

I’m curious…what practice or perspective supported you the most in your transition to motherhood?

It’s a transformation like none other, and I’m intensely curious how everyone navigates it.

Check out the whole series of Raise Resilience interviews for more on healing our psyches, finding strength, and stepping with support into the depths of motherhood.