MODULE 1

Understanding Motherhood

Learn about Matrescence - the becoming of a Mother, including sacred rituals and built-in supports for Mothers that are commonly seen in other cultures but are mostly missing in the West. You'll also learn about:  

• The Maternal Brain and dive into the research on what is known about the neurological upgrade of Motherhood.
• Postnatal Depletion and become clear on the Mother-centric model of postnatal recovery that is championed by Dr Oscar, which will provide the framework for our journey together.

MODULE 2

Sleep & the Nervous System

Get to know your Nervous System and why it is so important for Maternal Wellbeing, including:

• How to improve your sleep – here we encounter one of the many paradoxes of Motherhood: when we need it the most, it can seem the most elusive!
• Discover what are the common barriers to a healthy nervous system and good sleep, and how to overcome them.
• Explore Flow States, Polyvagal Theory and Co-Regulation.

MODULE 3

Physical Recovery

Explore the principles of healing the body, balancing hormones, and optimising vitality through nutrition, including:

• Learn about Micro and Macronutrients, and how to individualise your food intake in a way that will be simple to apply in daily life - rather than just another chore.
• Understand your own hormones and learn how to recognise and address symptoms of imbalance - including libido.
• Explore the Mother’s Menstrual Cycle, and why it is typically not the same as a Maiden’s Cycle. 

• Learn what you need to know about menopause, which for many of us is not that far away.
• Discover why Motherhood is actually good for your long term health!
• The physical changes that occur in a Mother’s body, including a special focus on the Pelvic Floor, including a specialist Physiotherapist session.
• The effects of stress on our energy and adding resources into the tool box for managing it. 
• Emotional wellbeing and its relationship to energy, and how to create healthy boundaries.
• Techniques for nervous system balance including tapping, breathwork, Somatic Experience practices and Havening.

MODULE 4

Inner World of Motherhood

We expect that you will be feeling a new level of wellbeing, and ready for a deeper understanding about the world around us and how this world impacts on our ability to truly shine and prosper - especially looking at toxic patterns we may have inherited both from our culture and our own Maternal lineage.  During this Module, you'll:

• Learn about and contemplate the challenges of Mothering and Matrescense in a Patriarchal Society

• Enquire into The Mother Wound and learn about steps to heal it

• Explore the Myth of the Super Mum, as well as Mother Guilt and “Mother vs Martyr.”

• Explore Overwhelm as a topic, as well as examining common mental health challenges and learning tools for how to manage these and stay grounded. 

• Become aware of the complex subconscious programs which sometimes “keep us small” and together we will take the first steps towards releasing these old patterns. 

• Understand the true meaning of what self care looks like on a deeper level.

• Explore the Working Mother, the Patriarchy and the need for social change - and we will dream this world together!

MODULE 5

External World of Motherhood

Healthy Families and Relationships

Womens Cirles

Advocacy

This Module is about lasting change and making sure that our participants are truly equipped for the final evolutionary transformation into a state of being that is beyond anything they have been before.  We will be asking the Big Question: “Who Am I?,”and explore role conflict, values and alignment challenges. 
Also: 

• Learn how to create long lasting support networks in your life, including Mother Mentoring - the concept whereby newer Mothers can go to more experienced Mothers for deep support and non-judgement (what Dr Oscar feels is the long term solution to the Mother Crisis).

• Learn about Gratitude and Purpose and explore how they are interlinked.

MODULE 6

Healthy Families & Healthy Homes

Learn how a Mother can be empowered in her immediate environment, looking specifically at healthy relationships and the healthy home. We will discuss parenting, in particular asking whether or not our parenting is aligned with our values. During this Module you'll also:

• Explore some resources from recognised parenting experts like Steve Biddulph and Dr Shefali. 

• Learn tools for effective communication (such as Non-Violent Communication). 

• Hear from a a couple’s therapist (it's juicy!)

  Be informed about the potential for environmental toxins in our homes, and how to make safe choices for our families.

MODULE 9

The Spiritual Nature of Motherhood

No transformational course would be complete without considering the journey in the context of our shared Spirituality (or self-actualisation, according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs), and what it means to be connected with our higher selves on this life journey.  During this Module you'll explore the “Dark Night of the Soul” and how struggle and crisis can open doors to deeper meaning and a higher sense of purpose.  You'll also:

• Discover the spiritual tools of Motherhood such as intuition, compassion and empathy. 

• Learn why Mothers are the teachers of love, as well as asking how we can step up for our Mother Earth, and in what ways can we be more active in our guardianship of the planet?

• Have fun as you explore the Goddess in the Modern Age!