Who We Are

Julia Sarewitz and Victoria Trinko met as graduate students at Teachers College, Columbia University, where they recognized a significant gap in discussions and educational offerings around matrescence—the developmental transition to motherhood. Driven by a shared passion to address this need and drawing on their academic training as well as personal and professional experience, they founded Seed Mother.

Guided by the insights and research of Columbia University experts, Julia and Victoria crafted an innovative maternal education curriculum centered on matrescence. Their unique blend of academic expertise and practical knowledge has deepened their understanding of the complex dynamics surrounding the process of becoming a mother. Their research study assessing their matrescence education program's effects on maternal well-being was published in the medical journal, Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology.

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Meet Victoria

Victoria is co-founder of Seed Mother™, a matrescence educator, researcher, yoga practitioner, mother to James, and devoted aunt to her nephew Monty. She holds a Masters in Psychology in Education with a concentration in Spirituality, Mind, Body Practice, and an Advanced Certificate in Reproductive & Maternal Well-Being from Teachers College, Columbia University. During her time at TC, she served as a Research Assistant and led Community Education & Engagement at The Maternal & Reproductive Psychology Lab.

After a nine-year career in communications, Victoria pursued her passion for spirituality and maternal psychology. But it was the unexpected loss of her brother in 2021 that highlighted the importance of education, ritual, and community during difficult transitions. She realized that while society recognizes the grieving process, it often overlooks the process of becoming a mother - a transition equally deserving of acknowledgment and support. Victoria is committed to equipping mothers with the tools they need to turn the challenges of new motherhood into opportunities for profound personal growth.

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Meet Julia

Julia is co-founder of Seed Mother™, a matrescence educator, researcher, and Shamanic practitioner at JourneysMeditation.com, and mother to Nash and Benny. She holds a Masters in Psychology in Education with a concentration in Spirituality, Mind, Body Practice from Teachers College, Columbia University. At TC, she served as a Curriculum Designer for the Sex Education Initiative at The Maternal & Reproductive Psychology Lab.

Julia's postpartum challenges underscored the significance of personal wellness and spiritual practices during this transition. Passionate about educating mothers, she believes prenatal education should encompass wellness and ritual coaching. A lifelong teacher, Julia is dedicated to guiding mothers through their unique matrescence journeys with confidence and support.