Matrescence: How Motherhood Rewires the Brain

The journey into motherhood involves far more than physical changes. Researchers now recognize matrescence as a major developmental stage, marked by significant shifts in the brain, body, identity, relationships, and emotional life. Yet despite affecting millions of women, the concept remains largely unknown outside of maternal health circles.

In this lecture, Kelsey Green, registered nurse, educator, and matrescence researcher, explores what neuroscience and psychology reveal about this often-overlooked stage of life. Drawing from both research and her work training healthcare professionals, she explains how motherhood reshapes the way women think, feel, and experience the world around them.

Whether you're a parent, planning to become one, or simply want to better understand the mothers in your life, this talk offers a new framework for understanding one of the most significant transformations a person can experience.