Embracing Matracsence: TransformĀ Your Motherhood Journey (or Where Do We Go When We Become Mothers?)Ā
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Hi there! I'm Katrina Court, a matrescence coach, IĀ help mums explore and lean into their matrescence ā the transition from woman to mother ā so they feel equipped and empowered to redefine what being a mother means for them.
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I'm Katrina Court
My transition into motherhood ā the period of matrescence ā was challenging and not what I expected. I spent the early stages feeling disoriented, like a failure, and desperately seeking a way back to ābeing meā. However, I soldiered on, mostly in silence, hoping that one day it would just click.Ā
Just before my daughter turned two, I totally unravelled. I was burned out trying to bounce back into a stressful job that I no longer found fulfilling, trying to prove that I could be the person I was before maternity leave, and be the mum I wanted to (or thought I should) be.Ā
Unfortunately, I realised that this idea that we can āhave it allā is a myth. Something had to give; so I quit my job and took time out to work on myself and re-evaluate what I wanted my life to look and feel like.Ā
The decision to focus my work on women going through matrescence was a no brainer ā I want to be the support that I never had. Someone to validate the feelings and challenges, and to walk alongside my clients as a supportive partner. Every day I feel privileged to work with my clients and watch them dig deep within themselves. I truly believe that with a little courage and the right support, every woman can embrace the transformation and opportunity for growth that comes with becoming a mother.
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"Katrina supported me at a time in my life when everything was completely out of sync. After two weeks of stress leave and feeling very burnt out, I felt I had to make big changes in my life but didnāt know where to start. As a coach, Katrina is empathetic and kind, keeps the sessions focused and asks the tough questions. These brought out some big moments of revelation and self-awareness for me. She held me accountable to the commitments I made to myself, and as a result I have made a significant mindset shift about my priorities and am far more deliberate about how I choose to spend my time and energy. She listens intently, pushes you and genuinely wants to see you succeed - all the qualities you need in a coach. I couldnāt recommend her more highly."
-Ā Katie, looking to enforce better boundaries
"I began speaking with Katrina as I approached a time where I needed more clarity on my future direction ā personally and professionally. Katrinaās holistic approach meant that we thoroughly explored my personal and professional ambitions, values and barriers. With her help, I was able to understand whatās important to me and how to take actionable steps. Katrina helped to unlock the answers I had inside and always challenged me to see obstacles or future opportunities with fresh perspective. Iāve come away from our sessions with better understanding about myself, the principles in life that are important to me and importantly, fresh energy"
-Sarah-Jane, considering a career move
"Katrina is such a wonderful coach. She creates a powerful space where I can bring whatever I need to work through, and I feel both held and seen. She facilitates my thinking in a way that has given me really important breakthroughs. She is a deep listener and also an extremely kind and intelligent person."