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Matrescence at work

Matrescence at work

By: Deborah Graham
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Ever heard of the word Matrescence? Nope, most people haven't. Matrescence at work explores the experience of parents, mostly mothers as they transition into parenthood and try to maintain their career and their sanity. Coincidence a lot of women end up starting a business? Maybe not? Join me, Deborah Graham, in hearing about what other people are doing, how they make it work and what we all might need to know.Deborah Graham Parenting & Families Relationships
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  • #14 Kelly's spark
    Feb 23 2026

    Kelly Ling, founder of Stork & Spark uses her experience in matrescence to support other women in their transition to Motherhood while they are navigating their work lives.

    Kelly shares her experience in returning to work, when her son was just 5 months old and how there was something that just didn't feel right about it.

    Leaning into her experience, Kelly started preparing herself for a career change and an exit from corporate life.


    You can keep up to date with Kelly below;

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylingSubstack - https://substack.com/@kellyatstorkandspark


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    Or find me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ at

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/matrescenceatwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    37 mins
  • #13 Dr Sabiha Deol: Motherhood as a medical professional
    Feb 16 2026

    Dr Sabiha Deol has always wanted to be a doctor. She threw herself into her career, training and learning about different specialties. When family planning came on the radar, Sabiha knew she needed to pivot and turned her attention to becoming a general practictioner.


    Sabiha shares her experience, 3 years into parenthood, balancing motherhood, study and her career.


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    Or find me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ at

    ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/matrescenceatwork/⁠⁠⁠

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    32 mins
  • #12 Bec's mission to improve Women's Health
    Feb 9 2026

    Bec share's her real experience with becoming a Mother and how this can impact friendship dynamics.

    Bec also speaks about how she transitioned from corporate life to Pilates instructor and now full-time student to chase he dream of improving Women's Health.

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    Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatrescenceatworkPodcast ⁠⁠on instagram and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

    Or find me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ at

    ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/matrescenceatwork/⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgraham/ ⁠⁠



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    38 mins
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