Down The Well

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S3 E7 | Maiden → Mother → Matriarch: The Map No One Gave Us

In this episode, Elle explores a framework that brings clarity to the often confusing experience of becoming a woman: maiden, mother, matriarch.

Drawing from psychology, myth, and scripture, she reframes the disorientation many women feel — especially in motherhood — not as failure, but as initiation into a deeper identity.

From the maiden’s search for meaning, to the mother’s transformation through sacrifice, to the matriarch’s emergence as a source of wisdom and authority, this conversation offers language for a path many women are already walking… but don’t yet have words for.
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Season 3 Episode 6 | Letters from Down the Well: Finding Yourself After Motherhood (Postpartum, Identity & Overwhelm)

In this episode, Elle introduces Letters from Down the Well — a new series where real questions from women and mothers open the door to honest, transformative conversations.

From postpartum identity and overwhelm to marriage, mom guilt, and breaking generational cycles, Elle offers a grounded reminder:

You’re not failing — you’re becoming.

If you’ve felt lost, stretched, or unsure of who you are in this season of motherhood, this episode will meet you there with clarity, perspective, and encouragement.

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00:00 - Welcoming Listeners

02:01 - Identity Struggles Postpartum

03:41 - Advice: Humility and Curiosity

05:49 - Starting Solibaby After Birth

07:34 - Open-Heartedness After Loss

10:13 - Mothering Without Your Mother

13:36 - Adjusting Homeschooling Expectations

16:44 - Connection During Toddler Phase

21:00 - Weekly Date Night Advice

27:02 - Meltdowns: Mothering Yourself

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About Down The Well:

Motherhood should be full of joy and meaning. But it often isn't. Why is that? On Down the Well, Elle Rowley talks through the mother's hero's journey, and why it's different from the one you might have learned in school or books.

Unlike the traditional hero's journey, mothers have to descend into the depths of their own soul. No one comes out of motherhood the same, and with the right perspective and resources, we can make sure that transformation is for the better.
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Season 3 Episode 5 | Reclaiming the Table: Why Gathering Matters

In this episode of Down The Well, Elle Rowley sits down with cookbook author and Recipe Club founder Kelsey Nixon for an honest conversation about why gathering around the dinner table matters. Kelsey shares childhood memories, her personal journey through motherhood and loss, and practical tips for reclaiming family dinner—even when life is busy or imperfect.

Together, they bust the myth of “perfect” hosting, discuss the real reason dinner matters, and inspire listeners to embrace simple, meaningful meals as a source of connection and love. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by dinner or hosting, this soulful episode is for you.

P.S. If you haven’t tried meal planning through Recipe Club, stop everything and sign up for two weeks free (code: ELLE) to test it out. You’ll never go back. I still can’t decide if it’s because of the one-click Instacart shopping or the fact that my kids never complain about dinner now as long as it’s a “Kelsey recipe.” It has truly revolutionized dinner time at our house almost three years ago and I promise it will at your house too.

Recipe Club - https://kelseynixon.com/
Kelsey's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kelseynixon/?hl=en

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About Down The Well:

Motherhood should be full of joy and meaning. But it often isn't. Why is that? On Down the Well, Elle Rowley talks through the mother's hero's journey, and why it's different from the one you might have learned in school or books.

Unlike the traditional hero's journey, mothers have to descend into the depths of their own soul. No one comes out of motherhood the same, and with the right perspective and resources, we can make sure that transformation is for the better.
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Season 3 Episode 4 | Break The Cycle of Overwhelm and Resentment In Motherhood

In this episode of Down The Well, Elle Rowley dives into the root causes of overwhelm and resentment in motherhood, revealing how the stories we tell ourselves can quietly define our experiences. Moving through scenarios of three mothers, Elle explores how old beliefs can keep us trapped.

Have you had any of these thoughts before?

“I am the only capable adult”

"A good mother never has limits"

"I have everything, I don't get to want more"

If so, this episode is for YOU!

With empathy and practical advice, Elle Rowley encourages listeners to rewrite these narratives, embrace healthy boundaries, and reclaim inner authority. This is an empowering guide for anyone ready to shift from martyrdom to self-leadership, and build a more aligned, fulfilling life as a mother.

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00:00 - Overwhelm Isn't Random, It's Story-Driven

01:07 - Phases: Maiden, Mother, Matriarch

03:52 – Overwhelm = Busy Mom Stereotype

04:55 – Overwhelm: Cognitive, Emotional, Existential

07:45 – Sarah: Only Capable Adult

14:51 – Maria: Never Has Limits

20:07 – Availability VS True Presence

28:55 – Architect Your Life, Intentional Choices

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About Down The Well:

Motherhood should be full of joy and meaning. But it often isn't. Why is that? On Down the Well, Elle Rowley talks through the mother's hero's journey, and why it's different from the one you might have learned in school or books.

Unlike the traditional hero's journey, mothers have to descend into the depths of their own soul. No one comes out of motherhood the same, and with the right perspective and resources, we can make sure that transformation is for the better.
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Season 3 Episode 3 | Who She Became After the Waiting — 5 Lessons From Leanne Morgan

In this episode of Down The Well, Elle Rowley takes listeners on a journey through the inspiring life and career of comedian Leanne Morgan, celebrating her as a modern-day matriarch whose humor and wisdom are hard-earned and deeply relatable. Through stories of motherhood, late blooming success, and finding comedy in the chaos of everyday life, Elle Rowley distills five powerful lessons from Leanne Morgan's journey—including the transformative power of humor, the quiet strength of gentleness, and the mythic value found in ordinary lives.

With warm anecdotes, personal reflections, and snippets from Leanne Morgan herself, this episode is both a tribute to a beloved Southern voice and an uplifting reminder that it’s never too late to step into your own light.

Leanne's Book: https://www.leannemorgan.com/book

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00:00 Introduction to Leanne Morgan
02:59 - Attending Leanne’s Netflix taping
05:03 - Leanne’s “Ordinary” Life Details
07:00 - Matriarchal Lessons: Right on Time
10:18 - Leanne on God’s Timing
12:40 - Humorous Motherhood Moments
18:00 - Mythic Power in Ordinary Lives
26:30 - Closing Lessons & Gratitude

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About Down The Well:

Motherhood should be full of joy and meaning. But it often isn't. Why is that? On Down the Well, Elle Rowley talks through the mother's hero's journey, and why it's different from the one you might have learned in school or books.

Unlike the traditional hero's journey, mothers have to descend into the depths of their own soul. No one comes out of motherhood the same, and with the right perspective and resources, we can make sure that transformation is for the better.
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