Uncover the realities of postpartum and motherhood in this candid conversation about losing yourself in motherhood with host, Jovia Godfrey and Matrescence Expert, Vanessa Leveille.

This episode redefines what postpartum recovery truly means, extending beyond the typical six weeks to a decade or more. Beyond postpartum depression, learn about the profound physical nutrient depletion, dramatic hormonal shifts, and essential mental changes that mothers experience.

Vanessa, a leading matrescence expert specializing in mothers of color, shares her unique holistic approach, integrating nutrition, nervous system work, and crucial joy work for holistic healing. Discover why personal joy is non-negotiable for nervous system regulation in maternal mental health recovery. This episode offers vital insights into navigating the complexities of motherhood, emphasizing self-care for mothers, and fostering women's well-being through an integrated approach to postpartum healing. Tune in for a refreshing perspective on the motherhood experience and the path to reclaiming joy.

Join Jovia Godfrey and Vanessa Leveille on the Chez Nenen Podcast as they delve into the multifaceted journey of motherhood, identity, and cultural influences.

This episode, 'Reclaiming,' explores themes of self-reclamation, the expansion of self, post-motherhood, and the unique challenges and beauty of mothering within immigrant cultures. Vanessa, an Afro-Cape Verdean therapist and coach, shares insights on matrescence and reclaiming buried parts of oneself, while Jovia, a Haitian-American woman, resonates with the feeling of being 'more me than ever before' after becoming a mother.

The conversation highlights the communal aspect of mothering in Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Cape Verdean cultures, contrasting it with the more isolated American approach. Discover how shifts in life, like moving and navigating cultural identities, contribute to personal growth and self-discovery in motherhood. Perfect for mothers, women of color, and anyone interested in maternal mental health, identity, culture, and the transformative power of matrescence.