a compassionate and reassuring conversation designed to help parents feel less alone and more understood

In this honest conversation with Paul and Zoe from JAAQ, I explore the emotional and identity shifts that can happen during parenthood, for both mothers and fathers.

We talk openly about matrescence, the pressure to be the “perfect” parent, and why so many people can feel lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves during this stage of life.

Inside this recording, we discuss:

• The emotional reality of becoming a parent
• Matrescence and patrescence explained
• Why so many parents feel guilt, overwhelm, or loneliness
• The importance of supportive communities and safe spaces
• Supporting parents properly in the workplace
• What “good enough” parenting really means

"This has been so insightful and I feel validated in my own instincts. I've found myself saying yes, this was me, yes."