MODULE 1

Understanding Motherhood

Learn about Matrescence - the becoming of a Mother, including sacred rituals and built-in supports for Mothers that are commonly seen in other cultures but are mostly missing in the West. You'll also learn about:  

• The Maternal Brain and dive into the research on what is known about the neurological upgrade of Motherhood.
• Postnatal Depletion and become clear on the Mother-centric model of postnatal recovery that is championed by Dr Oscar, which will provide the framework for our journey together.

MODULE 2

The Nervous System

Get to know your Nervous System and why it is so important for Maternal Wellbeing, including:

• How to improve your sleep – here we encounter one of the many paradoxes of Motherhood: when we need it the most, it can seem the most elusive!
• Discover what are the common barriers to a healthy nervous system and good sleep, and how to overcome them.
• Explore Flow States, Polyvagal Theory and Co-Regulation.

MODULE 3

Minerals & Vitamins

Explore the principles of healing the body through nutrition, starting with an understanding of Micronutrients - namely Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Copper, Trace elements, Vit B12 and Vit D, then moving onto Macronutrients - fats, carbohydrates & proteins. 
Also: 

• Dr Oscar shares the extensive wisdom he has built over many years seeing patients in the clinical setting. 
• Gain knowledge about how to individualise your diet in a way that will be simple to apply in daily life.
• Learn how to make food less of a chore and how to find your mojo in the meals department. 

MODULE 4

Hormonal Health

By the end of this module, you'll have acquired a much clearer understanding of your own hormones and how to recognise and address symptoms of imbalance, including learning very specialised information about how pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding will alter the landscape of our hormones forever, and important info for how you can return to a new balance. 
Also: 

• Let's talk about libido
• Learn what you need to know about menopause, which for many of us is not that far away.
• Understand your Adrenal Glands and Circadian Rhythm, as well as looking at the Metabolic Hormones: Thyroid and Leptin. 
• Explore the Mother’s Menstrual Cycle, and why it is typically not the same as a Maiden’s Cycle. 
• AND! Learn why Motherhood is good for your long term health.  

MODULE 5

Energy: How to Get It!

During this module you'll learn how to exercise like a Mother. By this, we mean reframing things in the context of Motherhood and understanding the new laneway of what is too little and what is too much! You'll also learn about: 

• The physical changes that occur in a Mother’s body, including a special focus on the Pelvic Floor, including a specialist Physiotherapist session.
• The effects of stress on our energy and adding resources into the tool box for managing it. 
• Emotional wellbeing and its relationship to energy, and how to create healthy boundaries
• Techniques for nervous system balance including tapping, breathwork, Somatic Experience practices and Havening.

MODULE 6

Psychology & Sociology of Motherhood

We expect that you will be feeling a new level of wellbeing, and ready for a deeper understanding about the world around us and how this world impacts on our ability to truly shine and prosper - especially looking at toxic patterns we may have inherited both from our culture and our own Maternal lineage.  During this Module, you'll:

• Learn about and contemplate the challenges of Mothering and Matrescense in a Patriarchal Society

• Enquire into The Mother Wound and learn about steps to heal it

• Explore the Myth of the Super Mum, as well as Mother Guilt and “Mother vs Matryr.”

• Become aware of the complex subconscious programs which sometimes “keep us small” and together we will take the first steps towards releasing these old patterns. 

• Understand the true meaning of what self care looks like on a deeper level.

• Explore the Working Mother, the Patriarchy and the need for social change - and we will dream this world together!

MODULE 7

Purpose & Maintaining Mental Wellbeing

This Module is about lasting change and making sure that our participants are truly equipped for the final evolutionary transformation into a state of being that is beyond anything they have been before.  We will be asking the Big Question: “Who Am I?,”and explore role conflict, values and alignment challenges. 
Also: 

• Explore Overwhelm as a topic, as well as examining common mental health challenges and learning tools for how to manage these and stay grounded. 

• Learn how to create long lasting support networks in your life, including Mother Mentoring - the concept whereby newer Mothers can go to more experienced Mothers for deep support and non-judgement (what Dr Oscar feels is the long term solution to the Mother Crisis).

• Learn about Gratitude and Purpose and explore how they are interlinked.

MODULE 8

Healthy Families & Healthy Homes

Learn how a Mother can be empowered in her immediate environment, looking specifically at healthy relationships and the healthy home. We will discuss parenting, in particular asking whether or not our parenting is aligned with our values. During this Module you'll also:

• Explore some resources from recognised parenting experts like Steve Biddulph and Dr Shefali. 

• Learn tools for effective communication (such as Non-Violent Communication). 

• Hear from a a couple’s therapist (it's juicy!)

  Be informed about the potential for environmental toxins in our homes, and how to make safe choices for our families.

MODULE 9

The Spiritual Nature of Motherhood

No transformational course would be complete without considering the journey in the context of our shared Spirituality (or self-actualisation, according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs), and what it means to be connected with our higher selves on this life journey.  During this Module you'll explore the “Dark Night of the Soul” and how struggle and crisis can open doors to deeper meaning and a higher sense of purpose.  You'll also:

• Discover the spiritual tools of Motherhood such as intuition, compassion and empathy. 

• Learn why Mothers are the teachers of love, as well as asking how we can step up for our Mother Earth, and in what ways can we be more active in our guardianship of the planet?

• Have fun as you explore the Goddess in the Modern Age!