What Nobody Tells You About the Maiden to Mother Transition

What if the transition to motherhood isn't just about diapers and sleepless nights... but a profound archetypal shift that reshapes your entire being? In this soul-stirring episode, Elle dives deep into the often overlooked journey from maiden to mother. She peels back the layers of societal pressure, personal resistance, and the bittersweet beauty of this transformation. Are you clinging to your "maiden" self even as you navigate motherhood? You're not alone. This isn't just about having kids—it's about saying yes to a fuller, vaster version of yourself. Ready to step into your power? 🔔 Subscribe for more soul-nourishing conversations on motherhood, identity, and becoming. 💬 Comment below: What's been the hardest part of your maiden-to-mother transition? Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 00:40 - Understanding the archetypes 02:43 - Why we resist the mother 09:20 - Three lies holding us back 16:27 - The gifts of motherhood 20:32 - Missed your maiden years? 23:35 - Integrating maiden and mother Show Links: Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/product/rings Down The Well Links: Elle's Substack - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@ellerowley⁠⁠⁠⁠ Elle's Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/ellerowle⁠y Listen to Down The Well: Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6lUJfguVjtso0sPEg2wR6t?si=votEkMgqRiq8b_aEKht1gg⁠ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/down-the-well/id1797861644 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Down-The-Well About Down The Well: Motherhood should be full of joy and meaning. But it often isn't. Why is that? On Down the Well, Elle Rowley talks through the mother's hero's journey, and why it's different from the one you might have learned in school or books. Unlike the traditional hero's journey, mothers have to descend into the depths of their own soul. No one comes out of motherhood the same, and with the right perspective and resources, we can make sure that transformation is for the better. SEO Keywords: transformational motherhood, maiden archetype, mother archetype, matriarch archetype, women's developmental phases, releasing maidenhood, embracing motherhood, cultural expectations, societal pressures, aging and beauty, body acceptance, self-discovery, personal growth, life transitions, motherhood challenges, work-life balance, self-care for mothers, identity shifts, parenting journey, female empowerment, archetypal psychology, women's spirituality, intergenerational wisdom, life stages, personal transformation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices