Matrescence: Healing Attachment Wounds and Finding Your New Self feat. Mariya Garnet | #62

How can we bridge the gap between knowing our patterns and actually feeling like ourselves again in early motherhood?Mariya Garnet brings over 18 years of experience in the wellness industry, blending traditionally trained indigenous practices from the Peruvian Amazon with Western psychotherapy and expressive art therapy. Her journey into somatic and creative work was fueled by a desire to help people bridge the difficult gap between cognitive understanding and the actual felt sense of self. She works extensively with young mothers who are navigating the profound identity shifts and brain structural changes that come with matrescence.One of the biggest challenges Mariya addresses is "primary maternal preoccupation," where a mother’s attention is rerouted entirely toward her baby, often leading to a sense of lost identity and deep grief. She guides mothers through the "messy" but transformative process of letting go of their old selves while resisting the modern pressure to instantly "get back to normal". Her key transformation involves using somatic practices like bilateral drawing and bilateral stimulation to help mothers reconnect with their bodies and their own physical needs. By reclaiming their senses, mothers can use this window of high neuroplasticity to heal early attachment wounds and break generational cycles. We believe that with the right support, mothers can emerge from this transition more confident and grounded than ever before.Key TakeawaysMatrescence is a normal developmental shift similar to adolescence that involves real structural changes in the brain and identity.Primary maternal preoccupation is a biological survival mechanism that reroutes a mother's focus entirely toward her baby's needs.Simple somatic practices like bilateral drawing or humming can help mothers reconnect with their felt sense of self during postpartum.Motherhood acts as a mirror that brings early attachment wounds to the surface, offering a unique window for deep psychological healing.Improving your ability to hold difficult emotions, rather than just trying to feel better, helps widen your nervous system's circle of tolerance.ResourcesSomatic Therapy for Mothers: https://www.nurture-neuroscience.com/somatic-therapy-directoryWebsite: https://www.silverowltherapy.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariyagarnetGuests Bio:Mariya Garnet is a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) and the founder of Silver Owl Therapy. She is a professional artist and a traditionally trained facilitator with experience in indigenous wellness practices and Western psychotherapy. Mariya specializes in creative and somatic work, helping clients fill the gap between knowing and feeling.Ready to Connect with Greer?"Nurture Neuroscience" Website: https://www.nurture-neuroscience.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgreerkirshenbaum/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greerkirshenbaum/FREE GUIDE, "Nurture Your Baby's Stress": https://www.nurture-neuroscience.com/nurture-your-babys-stressFREE GUIDE, "Manage the Stressors &amp; Triggers of Parenting":<a href="https://www.nurture-neuroscience.com/manage-the-stressors-of-parenting" rel="noop