The Maternal Instinct By oPPal

Join us at HATCH for an honest and unscripted conversation on matrescence: the becoming of a mother and all that comes with it. 🌸

Moderated by Elizabeth Baron, a licensed psychotherapist, this intimate hour gathers Melanie of oPPal, Lily Walla of Auggie, and Lindsey Metselaar of We Met At Acme and We Met At Baby—three women navigating different stages of motherhood in a real conversation. No performance, no talking points—just what it truly feels like.

We're reshaping a term everyone thinks they know. The maternal instinct isn’t merely about caring for your baby—it embodies the instinct to care for one another. It’s the urge to reach back, share surprises, challenges, and what you wish someone had shared with you sooner. 🤝

oPPal is a groundbreaking peer support platform designed for postpartum moms. We're kicking things off the best way we know how: by throwing a morning for the moms who need it most.

This conversation emphasizes connection, community, and the quiet responsibility we each feel to pass our experiences forward. 💖

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📍 Location: HATCH Bleecker