Belonging & Self-esteem

Race Equality Week runs from 2nd-8th February 2026 and provides us all with the time to think and take action on creating racial equality in the spaces we occupy.The theme this year is: #ChangeNeedsAllofUs, which aims to address the slowing down of engagement in racial equality since 2020.At Matriarch, we’re focusing on two key words: collectivity and courage. Read more about what we're doing for Race Equality Week here, including a free 10-page PDF.Bring us to your school or workplace here.

Race Equality Week runs from 2nd-8th February 2026 and provides us all with the time to think and take action on creating racial equality in the spaces we occupy.The theme this year is: #ChangeNeedsAllofUs, which aims to address the slowing down of engagement in racial equality since 2020.At Matriarch, we’re focusing on two key words: collectivity and courage - take a listen to hear how you can procure more of these things.Visit our Race Equality Week page.Free 10-page REW PDF.Work with Matriarch here.

From climate crisis to constant bad news, kids are growing up in a world that can feel overwhelming and frightening. This episode explores how parents can talk about difficult topics without amplifying fear and how to help kids feel grounded, supported and hopeful in an uncertain world.Explore our ⁠⁠⁠coaching for parents & caregivers here⁠⁠⁠.Want to bring Matriarch to your workplace or school? Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.Find us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠.

The pressure to fit in, pick a clique or not rock the boat still exists. We explore how belonging is built and how parents can empower their kids navigate identity without feeling judged or boxed in.For personalised conversations, explore our ⁠⁠coaching for parents & caregivers here⁠⁠.Want to bring Matriarch to your workplace or school? Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Find us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠.

Emotions aren’t the enemy, but the online manosphere has taught many teens that vulnerability = weakness. In this episode, we dig into fear, shame, and the cultural narratives pushing teens to shut down. We look at how families can normalise emotional honesty again and model it positively.For personalised conversations, explore our ⁠coaching for parents & caregivers here⁠.Want to bring Matriarch to your workplace or school? Click ⁠here⁠. Find us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

“We’re living in different worlds. How do we meet in the middle?”Your teen lives in group chats, viral trends and constant scrolling. You grew up in face-to-face rules and offline rituals. The result? You feel distant, misunderstood and exhausted, like you’re parenting a stranger in your own house. Today, we unpack why social media and online subcultures create emotional distance, talking with not at each other and simple, practical moves parents can use to bridge the gap.For personalised conversations, explore our coaching for parents & caregivers here.Want to bring Matriarch to your workplace or school? Click here. Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

When School Makes You Feel Like You’re Not EnoughExams have become more than a test of knowledge. Too many kids walk away believing they’ve failed at life, not just a paper. We unpack how to separate identity from achievement, help parents reduce pressure, and give you some tools to help empower your child to build their self-worth.For personalised conversations, explore our coaching for parents & caregivers: https://www.mtrrch.com/coaching.Want to bring Matriarch to your workplace or school? Click here: https://www.mtrrch.com/what-we-offerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtrrch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mtrrch/

It's been five years of Matriarch! And in today's episode, Ria the founder and CEO sits down with COO Jana to talk through the Matriarch journey and our evolution as a team and business. They discuss how the Matriarch has become a huge stable in their lives and talk about the transitional period the team has had through merging the business side of Matriarch with the wider team. It's an episode you don't want to miss.

Happy Pride Month everyone. On this weeks episode Shanice chats with her friend Joash (Miss Sundi) about Pride, and their first experiences of it, and how everyone's Pride experience is different. They also highlight their experiences of being queer black people within the community, and so much more.

Happy Mental Health Awareness Week! The Matriarch podcast is back, and this week Matriarch's CEO Ria chats with new team member Evie, to discuss mental health. They cover a range of topics and dig deeper into what is missing from the conversation around mental health. If this conversation resonates with you, and you're looking for further help or information, below are some useful resources mentioned in the episode. Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/ Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ Maid of Millions: https://www.madeofmillions.com/