MotherCircle
An 8-week journey for mothers who long to feel seen, understood and supported
in the transformation of motherhood
IT IS TIME TO GATHER
LIVE ON ZOOM
Begins July 7th.
Nobody prepared us for becoming Mothers
We prepare for birth.
We prepare the nursery.
We prepare for the arrival of our baby.
Yet so many women are surprised by what comes next.
Not because they don't love their children.
But because motherhood changes everything.
Our bodies, our relationships, our priorities and our identity.
And while everyone focuses on the baby, mothers are often left to navigate this transformation alone.
MotherCircle exists because mothers deserve support too.
"Mothering is demanding, revelatory complex and redempting.
We think we are mothering our children; often we are
re-mothering ourselves.
Our children reflect our nervous systems, and we’re not sure where we end and they begin."
Kimberly Ann Johnson,
Founder of MotherCircle
You may recognize some of these...
⪢ You know something important is happening inside you, your whole world has changed, but you don't have words for it.
⪢ You want support and guidance, not advice.
⪢ You have enough of comparing yourself to others and want to feel more connected to yourself.
⪢ You want to understand your experience, and fully grasp what it means to be woman and mother in this world.
⪢ You love your child deeply, but motherhood feels harder than you expected.
⪢ You are ready to dedicate time to your own wellbeing and growth.
⪢ You know your wellbeing matters and will serve everyone around you, especially your children.
⪢ You are working with mothers and you want to aquire tools to support women through the transformation of motherhood.
MotherCircle is not about becoming a better mother.
It is about understanding what it means to become one.
Together we explore the hidden landscape of motherhood.
The questions, the grief, the joy, the identity shifts...
The parts nobody warned us about.
Through reflection, witnessing, conversation and community, we begin to make sense of our experience and discover we were never alone in it.
This is what you can expect
MotherCircle follows an arc that helps us understand and navigate the journey of motherhood.
Each week explores a different aspect of this transformation and offers language, reflection and connection around experiences many women have never spoken aloud.
Week 1 : MotherDive
Entering motherhood is an underworld journey often not seen and recognized by the outer world. Learn the arc of this journey, the tools to be present to it, and be witnessed as you locate yourself within it.
MotherCircle
MotherCircle was founded by Kimberly Ann Johnson
(Author of "The 4th Trimester" & "Call of the Wild").
As a trained facilitator, I share this framework with deep respect for her work and vision.
What happens in a MotherCircle
90 minutes each week, dedicated entirely to you.
Each session includes:
⪢ A grounding practice and guided meditation
⪢ Teachings around a MotherCircle theme
⪢ Reflection and journaling
⪢ Partner and small group sharing
⪢ Deep listening and witnessing
⪢ Closing ritual and poem
You do not need to prepare anything and you do not need
to have answers.
You are invited to arrive exactly as you are.
In addition to our weekly gatherings, you'll be part of a private WhatsApp group where you can share reflections, celebrate wins, ask for support, and connect with fellow mothers throughout the journey. A space to feel held not only during our Zoom Calls, but during the whole 8 weeks.
The women who joined before said...
Bhakti Selma Schmid
Hi, I’m Bhakti, a mother, a MotherCircle Facilitator, Postpartum Care Practitioner and lifelong student of the healing arts.
Motherhood changed everything for me. It became my spiritual practice. It taught me to surrender, softness, and the courage to live my life authentically and aligned with my female body. After burning out in my early postpartum years, I realized how essential real support is and unfortunately how rare it can be.
I created Nurtured Mothers as a space where we don’t have to walk this path alone. Where we can show up in the mess, in the beauty, and in-between. In MotherCircle, I hold space for women to feel seen, resourced, and reconnected with their inner wisdom and power.
This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about coming home to ourselves, together.
Our wellbeing is not optional,
to take care of ourselves is part of female liberation.
Imagine finishing these 8 weeks feeling...
⪢ Less alone and reassured that your experience is valid.
⪢ More connected to yourself, your body, your needs and your power.
⪢ More compassionate towards your experience.
⪢ Knowing what you need and more confident asking for support.
⪢ Able to understand where you are in your journey and knowing where you are heading.
⪢ Held by a community of women who truly understand.
Next MotherCircle starts 7th July.
8 weeks to reconnect with yourself in the midst of motherhood.
Inside MotherCircle:
✓ 8 live MotherCircle gatherings (90min)
✓ Session recordings
✓ Private WhatsApp community
✓ Reflection prompts and practices
✓ A supportive circle of mothers walking alongside you
For 8 weeks, you will have a dedicated space to return to yourself.
A space to slow down, reflect, be witnessed, and make sense of your experience of motherhood alongside other women.
A space to understand who you have become through becoming a mother.
Showing up exactly as you are is enough.
And please know, you are welcome with a baby on your breast, in the car between school drop-offs,
or in the midst of household chaos.
However you can carve out time for yourself, you are welcome here.
Frequently Asked Questions
I don't want to spend my free time talking about motherhood. Is this for me?
Probably.
MotherCircle is not about parenting advice, sleep schedules, or discussing our children all evening.
It is about you.
Your body, your needs, your relationships, your sexuality, your values, and who you have become through the process of becoming a mother.
Many women join because they are longing for space to reconnect with themselves.
My life feels chaotic. What if I can't show up perfectly?
Perfect is not required.
You are welcome with a baby on your breast, from the car between school drop-offs, or from a quiet room with a cup of tea.
MotherCircle is designed for real mothers in real life. You are welcome exactly as you are.
What if I miss a session?
All sessions are recorded, so you can catch up in your own time.
You will also receive reflection prompts and remain connected through the WhatsApp group.
How do I know if MotherCircle is right for me?
If you feel a longing for more space, more understanding, more connection to yourself, and more meaningful conversations than the ones motherhood often allows, MotherCircle may be exactly what you are looking for.
And if you're unsure, you're welcome to book a free connection call with me.
I don't usually speak in groups. Do I have to share?
No.
You are always welcome exactly as you are.
Some women share a lot, others mostly listen. There is never pressure to speak.
Listening, witnessing and simply being present are valuable forms of participation too.
But I encourage you join with no set ideas about yourself and with openess to let things unfold in their own way.
My children are older. Is MotherCircle still relevant for me?
Absolutely.
MotherCircle is not focused on a particular age or stage of child.
Whether you have a newborn, a teenager, or are somewhere in between, the themes we explore belong to motherhood itself and the way it shapes us as women.
Is MotherCircle therapy?
No.
MotherCircle is a facilitated circle and reflective space, not a therapeutic programme.
It offers connection, shared experience, reflection, education and community, while honouring each woman's own process and journey.
What if I am struggling financially?
If MotherCircle feels deeply important to you but finances are a genuine obstacle, please reach out. I never want money to be the only reason a woman cannot receive support.