#208 – Motherhood Minus the Medals with Helen Bryce

Helen Bryce is a poet, writer, mother of four and outward feminist. Her collection of poetry, Motherhood Minus the Medals, writes from a point of view of how invisible, unseen, uncelebrated, unvalued and unsupported motherhood can be within the systemic patriarchs of society. This conversation demonstrates how many different layers and factors we experience daily within motherhood and oozes motivation and breathtaking moments shared. Listen as Helen and Amy discuss:

• Generational changes and choices we now have entering into motherhood, how that is impacting decisions to become a mother.
• Journaling to find release, reflect on experiences, continue, celebrate and find a voice on the page.
• Stripping back to diving feminine qualities and appreciating beauty for the sake of it.
• Having a self within motherhood, whatever that may look like.
• The good mother myth and idea of perfectionism and loving every minute of motherhood.

Helen delights us with one of her pieces from her book at the end of this conversation. It is a powerful and amazing experience which is bound to take your breath away.

I encourage you to purchase a copy of Helen's book, Motherhood Minus the Medals, it's a powerful and wonderful read. Also, follow Helen on Instagram @nellythewriter.

There needs to be a change in the way mothers are valued and seen in our society. We are here to spread the whispers of Matrescence together. Find out more and receive your Matrescence map here https://www.amytaylorkabbaz.com/matrescence/.