We live in a time where mothers have access to more information than ever before.
Books, podcasts, social media, online courses, parenting experts and endless advice are available at the touch of a button. Yet despite all of this knowledge, many mothers have never felt more alone.
Somewhere along the way we've gained information, but lost community. We've lost spaces where women could gather regularly, speak honestly, be witnessed and remember that motherhood was never meant to be carried alone.
Our weekly online Mothers' Circles are a gentle invitation to reclaim the village that previously held mothers through this profound life transition.
A place to exhale.
Each Thursday morning we gather online from our own homes.
Some of us arrive in our pyjamas. Some are feeding babies. Some have toddlers climbing over them or children sleeping nearby. There is no expectation that life will pause neatly for ninety minutes. Motherhood is welcome exactly as it is.
We begin by settling our nervous systems together through a gentle grounding meditation before opening into authentic conversation about the realities of motherhood.
There is no need to perform or be anything other than how you are in that moment. There is no pressure to speak, no expectation to have the answers, and no need to hold it all together. Some weeks you may feel called to share. Other weeks you may simply listen. Both are equally valuable.
Over time, many mothers tell us that the circles become the place where they can finally exhale.
Not because their lives suddenly become easier, but because they no longer feel they have to carry everything alone.
The heart of these circles is the culture we create together
It is grounded in maternal values:
✔️ Connection rather than isolation
✔️ Cooperation rather than comparison
✔️ Listening rather than fixing
✔️ Compassion rather than judgement
✔️  Wisdom shared through story rather than advice.
These are ancient values that have held mothers across cultures for generations, and they remain just as relevant today.
Everything we do is shaped by two simple guiding principles:
1 | Share stories, not advice.
We believe every mother is the expert in her own life. Rather than telling one another what we should do, we share our own lived experience. Stories create connection. They reduce shame. They remind us that we are not the only one walking this path.
2| Real conversations about motherhood.
This is a place where the masks can come off. Where you don't have to pretend you're coping. Where the beautiful moments and the difficult moments are equally welcome. Where you can arrive exactly as you are, knowing you'll be met with kindness, curiosity and compassion.
Motherhood can be deeply isolating—not because we don't love our children, but because so much of modern motherhood is lived behind closed doors. Many mothers spend their days caring for everyone else while quietly wondering whether anyone truly sees them.
These circles offer something beautifully simple:
A place where someone understands without needing an explanation.
Where another mother's story helps make sense of your own.
Where you slowly realise that what you've been carrying was never yours to carry alone.
Mothers tell us…
“I've been quite surprised at how much I've been able to connect with people online... way more than I ever have with people in a room.”Â
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 “I've just been so touched by the care and the love that's embedded in this program.”
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“My failings don't feel like failings anymore because of the way they were treated in this space.”
Meet Circle Facilitator: Steph Greenshields
Steph Greenshields holds each Weekly Mothers' Circle with warmth, gentleness and deep respect for every mother's story.
She has a gift for creating a space where mothers feel safe to arrive exactly as they are — no performing, no holding it all together — and where genuine connection grows naturally, week by week.
Steph has walked alongside Dr Oscar Serrallach through three Mothermorphosis programs — the first two as a participant, and the third as a circle facilitator — so she understands first-hand how it feels to be a mother longing for community, and how much can shift when you're truly witnessed.
A mother of three, Steph brings both lived experience and professional depth to the circle. She is a Registered Nurse with a background in intensive care (ICU) and a graduate certificate in Paediatrics, and has completed Matriatrics training with Dr Oscar as well as Motherhood Studies Practitioner certification with Dr Sophie Brock.
Above all of that, she is simply a mother who cares deeply about other mothers — and about making sure no one has to carry motherhood alone.
We'd love to welcome you
Whether you're navigating the early days of motherhood or many years into the journey, you are warmly welcome.
There is nothing to prepare. Nothing to prove.
Just a circle of mothers gathering each week to listen, to share, to be witnessed, and to remember something our culture has quietly forgotten:
Motherhood was never meant to be done alone.
Circle information
💮 Held every Thursday at 10:30am AEST (Sydney)
đź’® Run for approximately 90 minutes.
💮 A simple sharing framework is used based on:
- Rose — something you're celebrating.
- Thorn — something that's feeling difficult right now.
- Bud — something that is unfolding or emerging in your life.
💮 The circles are egalitarian.
There is no hierarchy, no expectation to have the answers, and no pressure to participate in any particular way.
💮 Safety is at the heart of everything we do.
Our circles are trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, structured, compassionate and deeply respectful of every mother's experience.
đź’® Regularity, rhythm and genuine presence = support, healing and connection.Â
Meeting online with a group of strangers may feel unfamiliar at first. Many mothers tell us they were unsure how it would work. Yet week after week we have watched something remarkable unfold. Through regularity, rhythm and genuine presence, strangers become familiar faces, and familiar faces become trusted companions.
Reserve your place in the next circle 10-week block
Begins Thursday 16 July 2026, 10:30am AEST (Sydney)
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might be wondering before you join us in the circle.
Who are the circles for?
Every mother is warmly welcome — whether you're in the early days with a newborn or many years into the journey. There is no 'right' stage of motherhood to join. If you long for connection and a space to be heard, you belong here.
When and where do the circles take place?
We gather online via Zoom every Thursday at 10:30am AEST (Sydney) for approximately 90 minutes. This is a 10-week block beginning Thursday 16 July 2026, and you'll join from the comfort of your own home.
Do I have to speak or turn my camera on?
Never. There is no pressure to speak, perform or have your camera on. Some weeks you may feel called to share; other weeks you may simply listen. Both are equally valuable — presence is enough.
What actually happens in a circle?
We begin by settling our nervous systems together with a gentle grounding meditation, then open into honest conversation using a simple Rose, Thorn and Bud framework — something you're celebrating, something that's feeling difficult, and something that's unfolding in your life. It's warm, unhurried and held with care.
What if my baby or children are with me?
They are welcome exactly as they are. Many mothers join while feeding, settling or with little ones nearby. Motherhood doesn't pause for ninety minutes — and it doesn't need to here.
What if I miss a week?
That's completely okay. Life with children is unpredictable. Come to the circles you can make — there's no need to explain or catch up. Returning each week is part of the magic, but you're never penalised for the weeks you can't be there.
Are the circles confidential and safe?
Yes. What's shared in the circle stays in the circle. Safety and trust are foundational — our circles are trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and held with deep respect for every mother's experience.
How much does it cost and how do I pay?
The full 10-week block is $200 AUD paid upfront, or you can choose 3 monthly payments of $80 ($240 total). Both options are available at checkout.
How do I receive the link to join?
Once you reserve your place, your circle access link will be emailed to you before the first circle on 16 July. You'll also receive a welcome email with the full list of dates and an add-to-calendar link.
Who facilitates the circles?
Your circles are held by Steph Greenshields — a Registered Nurse, mother of three and Mothermorphosis facilitator — who holds each gathering with warmth, gentleness and deep respect for every mother's story.
Medical Disclaimer Â
MotherCare is an educational and community resource. It is not a substitute for medical care. If you have concerns about your health, please speak with your healthcare provider.
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@2026 Dr Oscar Serrallach