Your story matters: POstpartum & Matrescence
Jennie
Local Midwife
Jennie
It felt like a risk for me to open to joining practice with Let Love. To gather with vulnerability with other women, to immerse in a practice of excavating within, and share discoveries along the way. That risk felt real, and I went. I did the hard thing of leaving my family at home - asking for time to carve out a space for intentionally
It felt like a risk for me to open to joining practice with Let Love. To gather with vulnerability with other women, to immerse in a practice of excavating within, and share discoveries along the way. That risk felt real, and I went. I did the hard thing of leaving my family at home - asking for time to carve out a space for intentionally slowing down and learning how to tend to myself.
Through practice with Let Love, where my thoughts once felt heavy with criticism and self-doubt, I now find a gentle acceptance. A leaning into compassion for myself. This is no small impact - that voice, those thoughts in my head I carried with me through years of interactions and experiences, has shifted.
Where I once would consider self-care as something that could be a potential "once I am finished with (the thing)", I now find my life woven with rituals, creating environments that surround me inside and out, to encourage and demonstrate an expression of self-love.
I have found a practice with Let Love that has guided me to weave a nest of support for myself - surrounded by the strength and wisdom of other women, crafted with intentionality and available at all times. This discovery of a deep need to nurture myself has opened up waves of potential to more intentionally tend to those around me - my family, my friends, my partner.
I hear the messages spoken within the Let Love practices within my mind, I breathe the breaths taught, I notice the lenses from which I encounter obstacles shifting, I more deeply show up in my interactions throughout the day, I wake with greater intention and rest with more ease. This practice within reflects back out with these visible changes in my life.
iris
Local Midwife
Jennie
I feel like Let Love found me, and I am so grateful that the universe brought us together. Just a few months ago Cheryl and I met to share each other's business offerings. While we were drinking tea, I remember thinking that Let Love might be just the guidance that I was seeking for the preconception phase that I was entering. I knew tha
I feel like Let Love found me, and I am so grateful that the universe brought us together. Just a few months ago Cheryl and I met to share each other's business offerings. While we were drinking tea, I remember thinking that Let Love might be just the guidance that I was seeking for the preconception phase that I was entering. I knew that I wanted to prepare my body physically, but also prepare myself more holistically to embark on the matrescence journey a second time. During our meeting, Cheryl asked me what my work was for the preconception time, and that allowed me a beautiful opportunity to reflect on what I truly desired. My reflections and journaling led me to realize that I wanted to connect to my inner knowing and work on being in the present moment. I felt so disconnected from my internal landscape because I was used to using my modern knowing or intellectual brain as my guide through life and that often meant being in the past or looking towards the future, which was not serving me anymore. I started joining the matrescence yoga practice, and I found that I loved the mix of moving my body, being with other women, and the opportunity for inner work. During that first practice, we worked with clay, and I ended up crying because I was able to release something that had a strong hold on me for years and was keeping me from being present with my daughter. It was a beautiful and meaningful experience, and since then, I have made a point to go back to see what medicine is waiting for me at each practice. I also started doing one-on-one sessions with Cheryl to spend dedicated time on my preconception preparation. Let Love is a safe space for me to be honest, vulnerable, and my true self, plus do the hard and healing work. These sessions are helping me move into the unknown with more confidence and discover how to be present and connect to my inner wisdom that will serve me as I welcome another baby into my womb and family. I was looking for someone who would be my constant companion along my second matrescence journey, from preconception through birth and postpartum, and I found that with Cheryl and Let Love.
Local Midwife
Local Midwife
Local Midwife
I unexpectedly connected with Cheryl while touring a local birth center where we both were accompanied by our daughters. After talking, I was invited to one of her Birth Preparation circles for an “ask a midwife” session. I was able to briefly experience the space she had intentionally created for these women and it was beautiful. We
I unexpectedly connected with Cheryl while touring a local birth center where we both were accompanied by our daughters. After talking, I was invited to one of her Birth Preparation circles for an “ask a midwife” session. I was able to briefly experience the space she had intentionally created for these women and it was beautiful. We stayed in contact and she created a circle for birth workers after learning about the need for our community birth workers. This has become such a dear and essential space for me as a midwife! She offers a safe zone for healing, processing and integration that is crucial in my work of serving growing families. My body, mind and soul leave these sessions quenched and full. The work isn’t always easy but I am learning how to “do” it. This has opened me up to being more present in my role as a mother and a midwife, but also simply coming into myself in a way I never even realized was missing. I am so grateful to have strolled across her path that day at the birth center and encourage anyone who is birthing or working in birth to explore the unique and essential offerings Cheryl creates through Let Love.
Cassie
Jordann
Local Midwife
Hearing other mothers’ stories more deeply vs. just sharing how long it took and a general recap of any major events was really healing to my heart. It felt real. Slowing down to process my own Birth also felt like a bit of weight lifted. I’m not entirely sure how to describe it, but sharing the REAL stuff made me feel better to say and hear.
JJ
Jordann
Jordann
If you are looking for a gift to give to a mother, expecting mother, or yourself - a practice time with Cheryl is a beautiful way to show your level of care. From the moment you enter Cheryl’s home, you are greeted with intention and care. She is able to confidently lead you through practice in a way to foster your growth physically and
If you are looking for a gift to give to a mother, expecting mother, or yourself - a practice time with Cheryl is a beautiful way to show your level of care. From the moment you enter Cheryl’s home, you are greeted with intention and care. She is able to confidently lead you through practice in a way to foster your growth physically and emotionally. In a word I would describe the experience during practices as nourishing, which is a testament to Cheryl’s skill. The gentle care, love, and support given so freely by Cheryl is an inspiration.
Jordann
Jordann
Jordann
This was truly an amazing experience to be part of. Afterwards, it was one of my most relaxed weekends home with my family...I was more able to be in the moment and not overwhelmed because I took the time to nourish my body, mind, and spirit.
maddie
maddie
maddie
Postpartum can be an incredibly tumultuos time, and for me, it was going well until it wasn't. When I was struggling, Cheryl immediately made herself available for support. I was hesitant to meet someone new during such a vulnerable time, but her warmth, compassion, kindness, and calm set me at ease from our very first meeting. She is
Postpartum can be an incredibly tumultuos time, and for me, it was going well until it wasn't. When I was struggling, Cheryl immediately made herself available for support. I was hesitant to meet someone new during such a vulnerable time, but her warmth, compassion, kindness, and calm set me at ease from our very first meeting. She is an incredible listener, who asks you questions you didn't know you needed to answer. She has an amazing ability to guide you to your own truth and help you figure out what it means. Cheryl made sure to check in on me between our sessions and the care she has for those she works with is palpable. Sharing practice with Cheryl is powerful; she is responsive to your physical, mental, and emotional needs and you will leave each session feeling calmer, stronger, and more prepared for the challenges life throws your way. Let Love is a resource every postpartum mother would benefit from.
T + P
maddie
maddie
We are both so grateful for the journey you're mentoring us through, the experiences we've had and those that are still yet to come!
With Let Love, you find a guide who helps you explore your inner self, allowing you to find your inner strengths and both face and share your weaknesses so your loved ones might support you and help you build
We are both so grateful for the journey you're mentoring us through, the experiences we've had and those that are still yet to come!
With Let Love, you find a guide who helps you explore your inner self, allowing you to find your inner strengths and both face and share your weaknesses so your loved ones might support you and help you build an even stronger partnership.
We feel we are journeying towards birth and parenthood, but we are also finding growth encompassing the entire person and partnership.
We are building a stronger foundation for all life's transitions and journeys ahead by focusing on uncovering a more whole/honest/vulnerable version of ourselves.
The processes and practices with Let Love help us explain the inexplicable, prepare for the un-preparable, and draw the truest parts out of ourselves