Empowering Mothers: Meet Liisa

The T.G.L.M. Mission

To redefine 'The Good Life' for the modern mother. I envision a society where the mental load is a shared responsibility, where maternal depletion is treated with the urgency it deserves, and where mothers no longer have to choose between their family and their fire. My vision is to lead a movement of 'Good Enough' mothers who are rested, respected, and fully alive. 🩶

The "Supermom" Trap

I tried to juggle it all. When my employment ended because a toddler in the office was "impossible," (not as a result of support from my employer - but because we all know trying to work a desk job with a toddler really isn't feasible) so I opened a dayhome. Within a year, I went from a mother of one to a caregiver of six.

I placed immense pressure on myself to be the perfect caregiver to justify my choice. The next few years were a blur of keeping my head above water. I worked through an unprocessed miscarriage and returned to caring for multiple children just two weeks after my second C-section because I couldn't afford to "start over."

I thought being a “Supermom” was the goal. I didn’t realize it was a symptom of a system that wasn't designed to support me. I was drowning in meal planning, emotional regulation, and diaper blowouts. I was "doing it all," but I was disappearing.

My Why

From "Supermom" to Reclaimed:

The Image of the "Perfect Mother"

When I became pregnant, I had a vivid image of the mother I would be. I’d keep my hobbies, stay successful and ambitious, and model a healthy, strong life for my children—all while keeping a spotless house and walking the dogs every day. Because that’s what mothers do, right? We love unconditionally and practice total selflessness while effortlessly striving for success.

This image came crashing down the moment my first was born.

I became completely consumed by caregiving. Postnatal health difficulties, and lack of "me time" made my old passions, like dancing, feel impossible to reach. I felt the sting of shame when I couldn’t breastfeed. My self-confidence completely plummeted. Almost immediately, I began to mourn my independent life. I loved my daughter with every particle of my being, but the truth was: I no longer knew myself.

The Awakening

In the fall of 2023, the house finally went quiet when my son started kindergarten. I thought I would celebrate the freedom I finally had after 7 years of non-stop momlife. Instead, I paced the house in a fog of anxiety. My body was breaking down—gut spasms, hair loss, and exhaustion. I had a plan for the mother I wanted to be... and I was nowhere near it.

Then, scrolling through social media, I found it: Matrescence.

I cried—the kind of ugly cry that comes from being truly seen for the first time. I realized I wasn’t failing; I was undergoing a massive neurobiological and sociological evolution. I felt validated, but I also felt a spark of anger: Why did no one tell me this?

Beyond Survival: Rooted & Reclaimed™

That moment changed the trajectory of my life. I immersed myself in the study of Matrescence, learning from pioneers like Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, Eve Rodsky, Lucy Jones, Zoe Blaskey, and Dr. Sophie Brock. I realized that my struggle wasn't a personal failing—it was the result of the "Perfect Mother Myth" we are all forced to swim in.

The Good Life Mom became my mantra—a commitment to a slower pace, the death of perfectionism, to live from a place of Gratitude and "Good enough," and the permission to take care of me.

But I realized that simply "knowing" about Matrescence wasn't enough. I needed a way to bridge the gap between the woman I was and the woman I was becoming. That is why I created the Rooted & Reclaimed™ Framework.

My Mission for You

I don't just want to help you "get through" the day. I am here to help you move from the chaos of survival into a life where you feel:

• Rooted: Grounded in your own "Good Enough" truth, healed from depletion, and clear-eyed about the societal myths that have kept you feeling small.

• Reclaimed: In possession of your time, your identity, and your "Unicorn Space" (Thank you Eve Rodsky)—the things that make you feel alive beyond being "Mom."

I stopped trying to pour from an empty cup and started redesigning the vessel. Today, my children thrive because they are raised by a woman who chose to reclaim her space, proving that a mother's well-being is the foundation of a healthy home.

1. I felt a righteous anger.

For years, I believed that my struggle to "enjoy every moment" was a personal failure. I spent a decade feeling guilty because motherhood didn't come "naturally" to me—it started hard and stayed hard. I was tired of being told that my depletion was just a "season" I had to endure. When I discovered the sociological research behind the Perfect Mother Myth, the truth came to light: My grief for my old life wasn't "wrong"—it was a normal, acceptable response to an impossible system.

As Denice Frohman said,

"Our wounds are not our fault, but our healing is our responsibility."

2. I felt a profound unraveling.

Nine years into my journey, Lucy Jones’s work on Matrescence turned my world upside down. Reading her research felt like someone had finally handed me the blueprints to my own brain. I realized that the crushing expectations I had placed on myself weren't actually mine—they were inherited from systemic ideals and a culture that devalues maternal labor. Through the Mama Rising® facilitator program, I learned to look through a different lens. The "fog" didn't just lift; it was replaced by a fire to advocate for every mother still lost in the fish tank.

3. I felt deeply validated.

For the first time, I forgave myself for not knowing what I didn't know. That validation transformed into a vow: to share this knowledge so other women can feel "good" again. This isn't just about self-care; it’s about Self-Compassion, neurobiological understanding, and reclaiming the human connection we were never meant to mother without.

When I first heard the word Matrescence, three things happened:

You are going through something profound, Mama. You don't have to do it alone. Let’s help you find your roots and start your revolution! 🩶

Get in Touch

Reach out anytime—I'm here to support your journey.

Education & Training

• Mama Rising® ICF accredited Facilitator Program 2024 - Amy Taylor-Kabbaz

• Entry to Energetics Mentorship - Jen Fletcher Healing 2026

• Self-Employed, Child Care Provider 2016-2026

• Abbottsfield Youth Project - Child Development Coordinator

• University of Calgary- Fine Arts Degree in Dance