Motherhood changes us. As the generation who were told we could do anything and be anything we want to be, accepting the changes that come with motherhood can be very difficult.
This podcast is a collection of stories of matrescence, motherhood, womanhood and change, told by our Mama Rising coaches and mothers around the globe. Through our stories and community, we hope that the wisdom of the rite of passage of matrescence spreads far and wide, and that we can begin to change the way we see, value and support ALL mothers everywhere. Because we really need it.
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Motherhood changes us. As the generation who were told we could do anything and be anything we want to be, accepting the changes that come with motherhood can be very difficult.
This podcast is a collection of stories of matrescence, motherhood, womanhood and change, told by our Mama Rising coaches and mothers around the globe. Through our stories and community, we hope that the wisdom of the rite of passage of matrescence spreads far and wide, and that we can begin to change the way we see, value and support ALL mothers everywhere. Because we really need it.
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Welcome to this soulful and deeply honest episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.
In today’s solo Mama Rising story, we hear from Dr. Angele Close — clinical psychologist, author, and motherhood coach — as she shares her personal matrescence journey.
What began with the excitement of becoming a mother to three children unfolded into a deeply transformative path through burnout, grief, intergenerational trauma, and ultimately, healing.
We’re invited into her story — one filled with honesty, insight, and a reminder that we can parent with more compassion once we learn to extend that same compassion inward.
In this episode, we explore:
When Motherhood Doesn’t Match the Map
How early expectations about parenting clashed with the emotional intensity of raising three neurodivergent children.
The Invisible Inheritance We Carry
Why our reactions to our kids’ big emotions often reflect unprocessed wounds from our own childhood.
The Name That Changed Everything
How discovering matrescence mid-pandemic gave Angele a framework that lifted years of shame and confusion.
Meeting the Self Within
How Internal Family Systems (IFS) helped her heal deep wounds and show up with more calm and confidence.
Parenting from the Inside Out
Why voicing our mixed feelings and being compassionately witnessed is one of motherhood’s most healing acts.
ABOUT DR. ANGELE CLOSE:
Dr. Angele Close helps moms navigate the transformative journey of matrescence, combining the insights of Internal Family Systems (IFS) to heal old wounds, break generational cycles, and embrace motherhood with more self-compassion, joy, and authenticity. A clinical psychologist, motherhood coach, meditation teacher, and author, Angele works with moms one-on-one, facilitates local mothers’ circles, and has an upcoming book on how to integrate IFS into the matrescence journey. Her work is grounded in personal experience and the belief that motherhood can be a powerful path to healing and wholeness.
RESOURCES
🌐 Website: www.drangeleclose.com
📸 Instagram: @drangeleclose
🎥 TikTok: @cyclebreakingmomma
📘 Free IFS Resource Guide: Available via her website
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