Welcome to the Madrehood Escuelita
The Madrehood Escuelita is a virtual community created for postpartum mamas (and beyond) to learn, reflect and practice sustainable rhythms of care that nurture the mind, body & heart. Together we'll slow down, listen to our needs, and create space for healing and growth in madrehood.
Through live journaling cafecitos, wellness pláticas, and on-demand resources, this space helps new moms go from feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and disconnected from themselves to feeling grounded, supported, and more at home in their motherhood and identity.
This is for you if...
You’ve tried to join a mom group for support, but ended up feeling more alone in your experience, like you had to code-switch or hide parts of you just to belong.
You’ve been surviving early motherhood in silence, doing your best, but feeling unseen and undervalued.
You want to feel more grounded, rested, and connected to yourself again-but the noise of daily life and the pressure to be a “good mom” keep getting in the way.
You know motherhood wellness takes work, but you yearn for support that understands the real-life nuances of being a first-gen, Latina, &/or BIPOC mama in the United States.
You’re longing for me time that actually nourishes you: journaling, reflection, and rituals that help you come back to your voice and values.
The way I support postpartum and new mamas is different because I know it’s more than just "self-care” or “sleeping when the baby sleeps.” It’s also about our values, beliefs, experiences and expectations we carry into this role- and the power of compassionate community is the secret to it all.
Many moms believe that self-neglect and silence are just a part of being a “good mom,” but the truth is that this often leads to burnout, and burning out doesn’t help us or our babies either.
When I became a mother, I struggled with finding my new rhythms, balance, resting and caring for my needs. Sure some of it was just the reality of a new schedule, but a large part was related to the guilt and shame I felt when I advocated or cared for me too. Self-sacrifice and staying small was modeled in my perceptions of a good mom and woman, so I started going down that road too…and realized I was headed to burn out.
But when I began to root myself in compassion, cultural connection, and community care- everything shifted. And now, I want that for you too.
And that’s what the Escuelita is: Not another mom group, but a sacred space where we learn how to mother in a healthy way, together.
When you join the Madrehood Escuelita, you stop…
❌ Surviving postpartum and motherhood on autopilot- and start nurturing yourself with compassion, cultura, and collective care.
❌ Silencing your needs and start tending to them with gentleness and grace.
❌ Sacrificing all your “me time” to meet every demand and start honoring your own needs with the same love you give so freely.
❌ Feeling guilty about taking a nap while you have childcare- and reframe rest as necessary care for the whole family.
❌ Running on autopilot and self-doubt in your early motherhood- and start leading with trust, compassion and confidence.
When you join the Madrehood Escuelita, you start…
👉 Start to feel grounded in your identity, supported in your motherhood, and connected to a community that sees you.
👉 Begin to mother from a place of presence, not perfection,releasing guilt and reclaiming rest along the way.
👉Learn to build a rhythm of care that honors your story, your values, and your capacity.
👉Start feeling more regulated, self-compassionate, and rooted in your truth and capacity as a new mom.
Inside the Madrehood Escuelita Membership you´ll find:
📓 Biweekly Self-Compassion Meditation & Journaling Cafecitos:
Gentle, guided journaling sessions rooted in mindfulness, cultura, and nervous system regulation.
Live on Zoom (replay available)
Includes downloadable prompts & optional reflection sharing
☕️ Quarterly Wellness Mini-Courses & Pláticas
Culturally rooted community class or mini-course on topics like:
Mothering your inner nina in motherhood
Rewriting mom guilt with grace
Rage, rest, and the myth of la madre perfecta
Creating legacy of healthy (secure) relationships
& more
4 On-Demand Mini-Courses per year
💻 On-Demand Starter Course: “Grounding in Self-Compassion for Postpartum & Motherhood”
Right now you get instant access to "Grounding in Self-Compassion for Postpartum & Motherhood" A 3-step journey to help mamas go from emotional overwhelm to grounded, values-rooted motherhood
Module 1: Pause, Breathe & Name the Weight You're Carrying
Module 2: Practice Culturally Rooted, Self-Compassionate Grounding
Module 3: Reconnect with Your Values, Rhythms & Ancestral Wisdom
💬 Private Community Circle: low-pressure connection with other mamas in the escuelita
This is for:
👉 First-gen, Latina, BIPOC & any mamas navigating postpartum & early motherhood who are ready for support that honors their cultura and lived experience.
👉 Sensitive, feel-it-all moms who hold space for everyone else and are ready to finally receive that care themselves.
👉 Mamas navigating through guilt, rage, or overwhelm who want tools to process those emotions with gentleness, not shame.
👉 Newish mamas who want to rest, reconnect, and mother with presence, not perfection.
STILL NOT SURE?
💭 But what if I don’t have time?
Finding time for yourself can feel nearly impossible in this season and that’s one of the biggest challenges of madrehood mental health. That’s why this space is designed to help you gently carve out moments of care, even if it starts with just 5–10 minutes a week. Whether you join the live cafecitos or catch the pre-recording later, I’ll support you in building a rhythm that prioritizes you—with no pressure, just presence.
💭 What if I’ve tried groups before and felt out of place?
You’re not alone. Many mamas have had to code-switch or hide parts of themselves to feel accepted in traditional support spaces. The Madrehood Escuelita was built with cultural and generational awareness at the center - especially honoring the experiences of first-gen, immigrant, and culturally diverse families - while welcoming anyone who wants a space grounded in compassion, cultura, and community care. Here, your full self is welcome, and your lived story is held with care, respect, and belonging.
💭 What if I’m not great at journaling or meditation?
You don’t have to be. These practices are guided, gentle, and grounded in cultura. It’s less about doing it right and more about giving yourself room to breathe, feel, and heal.
💭 What if I’m not sure I deserve this kind of care or investment?
You do. You’ve been holding so much for so long and this is your invitation to be held too. You don’t have to earn support. It’s your birthright.
What others are saying:
have we met?
I’m Johanna Lee
A first-gen therapist, educator, and toddler mamá who helps other newish mamas reconnect with themselves through cultura, compassion, and community-rooted care.
I created this Escuelita because I know how complex and layered early motherhood can feel, especially in a country that often treats birth like a medical event and not as the sacred, life-shifting transition it truly is.
I believe that becoming a mamá is more than learning how to care for a baby- it’s also about tending to your own transformation with gentleness, holistic support and rhythms of care that reflect your real life and capacity.
And I’m here to help you reclaim your voice, your power, your rest in madrehood-without shame, silence, or shrinking the fullness of who you are.
Join the Madrehood Escuelita for just $37/month
Ready to stop surviving motherhood on autopilot and start nurturing yourself with compassion, cultura, and care? Let’s make it happen,starting now.
It’s time to release guilt, reconnect with yourself, and mother from presence,not perfection. And this Escuelita is how you can begin.
Join the Madrehood Escuelita for just $37/month
Cancel anytime. No pressure, just presence.
But if you’re one of the first 20 founding members, you’ll receive friendly founding member pricing—just $27/month for life
(code: FOUNDINGMEMBERS).
