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Matrescence, Motherhood, and the Power of Support

Susan Baumgaertel · February 12, 2026

Lessons from a cross-continental conversation with Lucy Wilson on caregiving, presence, and finding joy in complexity

It’s not every day we get to connect across the pond and have meaningful, intimate discussions with someone in a parallel field.

But that’s what happened when Lucy Wilson made a guest appearance on our recent Voices With Vigor show during the Caregiver Collaborators series.

Lucy resides in Basingstoke, UK and has been tirelessly pioneering the spread of knowledge and support of Matrescence through her business, MAIA. 

Our unscripted conversation covered many compelling topics that should be of interest to all who are caregivers:

🍼 Caring for a baby with Hirschsprung’s Disease

🧬 Navigating life with a child with severe developmental delay

🤰 All about Matrescence

🧑‍🧒 MAIA

💪 Family support for new mothers

🛌 Prioritizing sleep

☯️ Keeping things simple

🌅 Being present

🌱 Cherishing the small things

Lucy also shared her Top 5 Tips for new mothers seeking to get better support.

➡️➡️➡️  Access the free, on-demand video replay of our live, unfiltered, and unscripted conversation now!

Taking part in the Voices With Vigor series has been an absolute delight from start to finish. Susan’s organisation, planning and promoting of my episode was faultless. The live show was wonderful. It felt very much like talking to a friend and having a really insightful conversation. I felt at ease and relaxed with Susan’s warmth and kindness, and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. — Lucy Wilson, UK

In the meantime, here’s a clip about mothers in the workplace to stimulate your curiosity.

Learn more about the next trio of remarkable guests on our Voices With Vigor Home Page.

Missed a live show? Watch the on-demand video replays in our free VWV Video Library.

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