Episode 232: Jessie Harrold

Episode 232: Jessie Harrold

From Practice You with Elena Brower by Elena Brower

December 20, 2025 · 37 min · Season 7 · Episode 232

About this episode

Jessie Harrold discusses matrescence and the transformative journey of motherhood through the Four Elements model.

For mothers, mothers-to-be and those supporting mothers: On matrescence as transformation; offering the Four Elements model as a map for the rite of passage that is motherhood. (0:00) – Introduction and Guest Welcome (1:16) – Importance of Rites of Passage (3:09) – The Four Elements of Radical Transformation (6:19) – The Earth Element: Grounding and Taking Stock (8:11) – The Water Element: Grief and Letting Go (15:19) – The Air Element: Liminality and Uncertainty (20:07) – The Fire Element: Exploration and New Beginnings (25:27) – Rituals and Practices for Self-Care (29:49) – The Mother Powers: Skills and Capacities (33:56) – Conclusion and Resources Jessie Harrold is a coach and doula who has been supporting women through radical life transformations and other rites of passage for over fifteen years. She works one-on-one with women and mothers, facilitates mentorship programs, women's circles and rituals, and hosts retreats and nature-based experiences. Jessie is the author of the Nautilus Gold Medal Award-winning book, Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage (Shambhala 2024). She is also the host of The Becoming Podcast . Jessie lives on the east coast of Canada…

People in this episode

Host: Elena Brower

Guest: Jessie Harrold

Topics covered

  • matrescence
  • motherhood
  • transformation
  • rites of passage
  • self-care
  • coaching

Keywords

  • matrescence
  • motherhood
  • transformation
  • self-care
  • rites of passage
  • coaching
  • Jessie Harrold
  • Elena Brower
  • Four Elements
  • grief

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MotherSHIFT, The Village, The Becoming Podcast

Books & works: Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage

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