Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

Bringing new life into the world is a profound experience that deserves the utmost care and attention. For Mary Sommers, Academic Affairs Director of the Midwest Maternal Child Institute and a Certified Professional Midwife, this sacred journey is her life's work. With over 35 years of experience and over 1,800 deliveries under her belt, Mary's wisdom and expertise in the field of midwifery are unparalleled. From co-founding a not-for-profit homebirth service to studying maternal health programs abroad, Mary has dedicated her career to empowering mothers and their families. In this interview, we sit down with Mary to hear her insights on the joys and challenges of being a midwife and her passion for improving maternal and children’s health.Show Highlights:Mary’s background in midwifery and community healthThe importance of collaboration in midwiferyThe dark night of the soul and birthHow can we support Mothers on their birth optionsThe importance of having a birth plan.What the phrase “moral injury” in care meansSimilarities between birth midwives and end of life doulasAs we celebrate motherhood, let us also recognize and appreciate the significant role that midwives play in supporting and empowering mothers on this amazing journey.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

For a long time, it has been reinforced to many of us that being a mother caring for her children and taking care of her home is a woman’s most important role. At present, women have been empowering themselves while still being able to provide care.In today’s episode with Marianne, we’ll talk about the importance of women – particularly, being a mother – in the current times where public policies are almost proactively neglectful of our children.Show Highlights:America’s children are the biggest collateral damageIt’s not just about our children, it’s also about our grandchildrenPrinciples of peace-buildingWe are the most medicated society in the world and in some ways the least healthyThere’s no magic wand to heal societyWhy women need to be at the forefront of imagining the world that we wantThe code of natural genius within the mother is already there. What we need to do is unlearn the diminishment of that and make a stand for that and other women too because we're not going to get there unless all of us get there.We have to be inclusive. For that, we need to see other women struggling to get past the patriarchal prejudices in their lives. Do what you can to lend a hand. We need to do this together.To find out how to be involved as a volunteer in Marianne's Presidential campaign, and if you resonate with what Marianne has shared so far, you can check out Marianne’s website (https://marianne2024.com/). You can also connect with Marianne at https://marianne.com/.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Are you familiar with an apéritivo? It provides all the flavor and sophistication of a traditional cocktail, without the negative effects of alcohol. This means that everyone can enjoy a drink without the risk of impaired judgment or a hangover the next day.Figlia is a modern, non-alcoholic aperitivo company helping create moments to remember. In Italy, aperitivo culture is a ritual for people to come together by enjoying conversation over drinks—no special occasion needed. Figlia honors this tradition with all the complexity and flavor but without the alcohol.Founded in 2020, Figlia was created by Lily Geiger in honor of her late father, who battled alcoholism. This experience led Lily to explore society’s relationship with alcohol as well as her own. Many conversations later, she found that others shared her desire for community without the pressure of consuming alcohol. This inspired Lily’s mission to create an aperitivo that preserves its culinary integrity and fosters community without the negative effects of alcohol.Figlia was born as a tribute to the power of family—both the given and the chosen—and the value of open conversation to build community.Show Highlights:How Lily got to be the founder and CEO of Figlia.How the brand, Figlia is giving back.When you have a bigger vision, it’s time to name it.How Lily’s company is a labor of love.How Lily has been bootstrapping Figlia.What’s in store for Lily’s future.I think you can agree that Lily Geiger is a remarkable entrepreneur. Her journey and story are incredibly inspiring, and she continues to make a positive impact on women's health and wellness through her brand. Lily's passion and dedication to empowering women to take control of their health have been the driving force behind Figlia's success. Her efforts to provide accessible and effective solutions for women's health make a significant difference, and her story is a reminder of the importance of pursuing one's dreams and making a positive impact on the world.Links and Resources:https://drinkfiglia.com/Follow Figlia on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Clark Strand and Perdita Finn are cofounders of The Way of the Rose, an inclusive fellowship of rosary friends dedicated to the Earth and to the Lady, “by any name we wish to call Her.” Strand is the author of numerous articles and books on spiritual practices, including Seeds from a Birch Tree: Writing Haiku and the Spiritual Journey and Waking Up to the Dark: Ancient Wisdom for a Sleepless Age. Finn is a children’s book author and former high school teacher. They live with their family in the Catskill Mountains. Their latest book, The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary was published in November.Clark StrandClark is a writer, poet, environmentalist, teacher at a weekly haiku challenge, and columnist. He has written seven books and articles with varying themes such as religious, spiritual and ecological. His works have been published in the Washington Post, Huffington Post, New York Times, Newsweek, and many more.Perdita FinnPerdita is an author and also a coauthor of Suzan Saxman for the book ‘The Reluctant Psychic’. She began her career as a writer teaching and training teachers at Columbia University and helping students free their voices and tell their stories. Her book that focuses on a love story about our souls, taking back the magic, and getting to know the dead will be released this fall in September 2023.Motherhood is a challenging yet rewarding journey. As a form of meditation, some mothers pray the rosary to contemplate more on life and its mysteries. For today’s episode, we have Clark Strand and Perdita Finn of a community called ‘The Way of the Rose’ to enlighten us more about their community, their experiences, and everything about the rosary. A vision for a group of parents to support each other in the business of parenting through prayer25 years ago, Perdita, having two children, kept having a vision of a group that she refers to as “Mothers Without Borders” wherein parents get together to support each other in the business of parenting through prayer.Back then, she didn’t know how to make that vision happen but now, that group exists in the name of The Way of the Rose, which Clark and Perdita started 12 years ago. It is a nondenominational, fairly feral group devoted to the Earth, the lady by any name of one’s preference, and the rosary which is the group’s container.People in their group come from all different traditions and are of different ages. In fact, some grandmothers bring their grandchildren or vice versa. There are many young mothers who visit and join the group to pray the rosary together.Why is the rosary so ubiquitous?The rosary is a ubiquitous form of prayer and devotion and is popular among many religions worldwide. The rosary has a long history, dating back to the Middle Ages to count repetitions of prayers. In fact, every religion has a tradition of using beads for prayers even dating back to 120,000 years ago where bead-making was already done in Morocco.The rosary is a simple and accessible form of prayer that can be practiced by anyone, regardless of education or social status. It can be done anywhere, at any time, and only requires a set of prayer beads and the ability to recite a few prayers.Many believe that the rosary has many spiritual benefits, including strengthening one's faith, increasing devotion, and obtaining spiritual graces. It has become an integral part of religious traditions, with many families passing down the practice from generation to generation.Meditation and the hormone prolactin in the bodyAccording to Perdita, praying the rosary makes her feel better, similar to when she is nursing her child. The gesture of holding the bead is the gesture the baby makes when they’re first born and latching on to the mother’s chest.As the baby holds his or her mom’s breast, a hormone called prolactin lets down both in the mother’s body and in the child’s body to create that cocooned feeling of calm and peace. It’s similar to when birds sit on their eggs.The point of the rosary is to pray for our hearts desireMany people often pray the rosary with specific intentions and petitions in mind. Some pray as a form of meditation as the repetition of prayers and the use of prayer beads serve as a gesture of comfort and peace for them.As people recite their prayers and meditate, they tend to have a clear understanding and appreciation for life. Holding on to the rosary gives people immense hope that things are going to be better for them.For Perdita, she imagines filling her two children with prayers and that one day, they can pass that on as well. Praying the rosary, for Clark, has been a meditative practice which helps one contemplate as it was a tradition that’s been alive in the Catholic Church for centuries.The rosary is specifically designed by our medieval forebears to ease us into what some people call a liminal state – somewhere between dreaming awake in space in the middle of a visionary place where we get m

Logan Steiner, a lawyer and a writer, shares with Dr. Gertrude her experience in exploring the journey of being a mother. She takes us through the years which prompted her into reflecting on life and its wonders, particularly on how writing helped her have clarity on motherhood. Through the years, she has been setting her focus on being there for her child and building herself into a strong and capable woman. Today on Mot(HER):How the death of Ben, Logan’s brother, changed her lifeExploring one’s own thoughts and feelings through writingRealizing and reflecting on the reluctance of being a motherBuilding themselves into adults and strengthening the foundation of a relationshipLearning to mother yourself Making choices that resonate for you Having a book published after a long journeyTrusting and following intuition Logan is a lawyer by day and a writer by baby bedtime. Her writing explores motherhood and the creative life--two things she once thought could never happily coexist. Logan's debut novel After Anne will be released on May 30, 2023 by HarperCollins. For fans of Anne of Green Gables and fans of complex, creative women, the novel tells the life story of the author Lucy Maud Montgomery.After graduating summa cum laude from Pomona College and cum laude from Harvard Law School, Logan clerked for three federal judges, spent six years in Big Law, and served for three years as an Assistant United States Attorney. She now specializes in brief writing at a boutique law firm.Logan lives in Denver with her husband David, daughter Noa, and the cranky old man of the house, a Russian Blue cat named Taggart.Logan Steiner’s book entitled After Anne is available for pre-order on AmazonConnect with Logan Steiner:Website: https://www.logansteiner.com/Newsletter: https://logansteiner.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganannsteiner/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/logan.ann.steinerTwitter: https://twitter.com/loganasteinerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logan-steiner/

Having no energy or motivation to do what we want can be frustrating, and most lifestyle choices aren't helping either. Today on the show, Kelley Nemiro joins Dr. Gertrude to talk about her health journey and how she regained control of her health and body. Kelley is an entrepreneur, certified nutritionist, and pilates instructor obsessed with helping people become the healthiest and most confident version of themselves. With her intuitive methods, she teaches how to listen to our body and rebalance hormones for optimal health.Today on Mot(HER):Kelley's journey through her pregnancy and becoming a health coachTuning into yourself and your bodyWestern medicine vs. holistic health approachBeing intentional about how you spend your time and energyRedefining successConnect with Kelley Nemiro: Website: wellnessbykelley.comIG: @wellnessbykelleyTiktok: @wellnessbykelleyJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Tamar Samuels is a registered dietitian nutritionist and the co-founder of Culina Health. Her unique and holistic approach to healthcare integrates functional medicine, positive psychology, and behavioral change techniques pulled from her training in clinical nutrition and coaching science. Today on the show, Tamar joins Dr. Gertrude to talk about ways to holistically approach a whole-body behavior change, transforming people’s relationship with food and health to overcome various health conditions and achieve optimal health.Today on Mot(HER):Tamar's health journeyBeliefs that need to change to achieve behavioral changeHealth factors that affect fertilityImportance of being flexible with your health practices Personalizing your health practices and goalsResources:Get a free discovery call with Culina Health | visit culinahealth.comConnect with Tamar Samuels and Culina Health: Website: culinahealth.comIG: @culinahealthPersonal IG: @tamarsamuels.rdJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today's episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by international Soul Embodiment Coach & Speaker Jessica Falcon. As a former lawyer turned mystic, Jessica holds out her hand to offer people the forbidden fruit of self-knowledge so we heal the wounds of the feminine and reclaim our sovereignty to experience the ecstasy of full-bodied freedom. Jessica shares her journey of how she realized and rewired her beliefs to open herself to divine power, leading to the incredible work she does today.Today on Mot(HER):Jessica's journey of awakening to the divine powerUnderstanding the root of the denial of the feminine way of beingRewiring our beliefs to be who we truly areMerging of the masculine and feminine energyBreaking myths, embodying and speaking your truthConnect with Jessica Falcon:Website: thepathtosovereignty.comIG: @thepathtosovereigntyFB: thepathtosovereigntyJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s episode, Julie Ryan returns to the show again and joins Dr. Gertrude to talk about the world of spirituality. Julie shares her insights on being able to develop her intuitive gifts in a society that mostly dismisses being woo-woo. Julie is a businesswoman, inventor, author, radio show host, podcaster, and serial entrepreneur. Her surgical device inventions are sold globally, and she has founded nine companies in five different industries.Today on Mot(HER):Recognizing and trusting your intuitive abilitiesHow society downplays and dismisses being woo-wooHaving the courage to develop your intuitive gifts despite being downplayed by societyThe importance of embracing the unknownReceiving validation from spiritsResources:Get a free digital copy and audiobook of Julie's new book. | Go to askjulieryan.com, click on Ask Julie, and tell us that you've listened to this episode of Mot(HER).Connect with Julie Ryan:Website: askjulieryan.comPodcast: Ask Julie RyanInstagram: @askjulieryanFacebook: Julie RyanTwitter: @askjulieryanTikTok: Ask Julie RyanLinkedIn: Julie RyanYouTube: Ask Julie RyanJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In this solo episode, Dr. Gertrude anticipates the holiday season as she shares practices for creating a vision for the holidays and setting intentions for ourselves and the people we'll be celebrating with.Today on Mot(HER):How to make the holidays more meaningfulPractices to nourish ourselves and othersWhat it looks like to set an intention for yourself and the holidaysLooking into the quality of holiday experience you want to haveJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today's solo, Dr. Gertrude explores the spiritual space and debunks myths about being woo-woo. She shares her healing experience and spiritual encounters that have allowed her to open up to the things that are unexplainable or are not scientifically based.Today on Mot(HER):Aspects of woo-woo related to the right brain and feminine values The four characters that make up who we areConcrete science-based facts vs. spiritualityDr. Gertrude's spiritual and healing experienceTuning in to what feels right for youJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Lindsay Roselle is a growth and performance coach who helps ambitious mamas find alignment through inner work, actionable strategy, and optimizing their daily lives. She is also the host of the Motherload Podcast, where she speaks to the massive, multi-faceted load that ambitious women are under when they want to succeed in their work and also be devoted mothers. From life as a working mom to motherhood as a spiritual practice, to how motherhood relates to other areas of your life, and so much more—Lindsay covers it all through meaningful conversations with experts, moms, and non-moms about their experiences with motherhood, and also draws from her own experiences as a working mom of two boys. In this episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by Lindsay as she talks about her journey in navigating through motherhood and reprioritizing herself to achieve her ambitions.Today on Mot(HER):Having the desire to succeed and devotion to motherhoodUnderstanding and acknowledging triggers and patterns for changing behaviorsGoing through rock bottom but emerging stronger and wiserPutting yourself above everything elseThe importance of shifting the paradigm and reprioritizingAligning yourself with your core valuesThe distinction between parenting and motherhood Connect with Lindsay:Website:  lindsayroselle.comPodcast: Motherload PodcastPodcast IG: @motherload.podPersonal IG:  @lindsayroselleJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Ali Phillips is a premiere Chicago wedding planner, president, and owner of Engaging Events by Ali, Inc. She's been in the event planning business for over 19 years and is recognized as a leader in the wedding and event industry. She was named top A-list Destination Planner by Destination Weddings & Honeymoons magazine, one of the Favorite Chicago Wedding Planners by Chicago Magazine, and one of Chicago's favorite wedding planners by Brides magazine. Ali has planned over 350 weddings that have taken place all over the world, including Los Cabos, Turks and Caicos, Costa Rica, Napa, Fiji, England, Ireland, and South Africa. She does all these beautifully, seamlessly fun, and authentically. Outside her wedding planning life, she also gives back by mentoring aspiring event professionals, speaking at many college campuses and conferences, and volunteering her time with the charities she supports. She is also the co-founder of the Illinois Events Coalition, founded in 2020 to help advocate, support, and educate the events industry.In today's episode,  Dr. Gertrude is joined by Ali as she takes us through what goes on behind every successful event she planned. Through years of experience, Ali and her team have seen it all. She shares her strategies for handling the different emotions present during planning, preparation, and on the day of the event itself. Most of all, she talks about how she mothers herself and others in every event she handles.Today on Mot(HER):How Ali started her journey in the events planning industryHandling heightened emotions within the community of clients, vendors, and partners behind every eventUnderstanding and raising awareness that there isn't just one way to do thingsStrategies for managing stress, pressure points, and unexpected things that can happen in an eventMemorable disasters experienced by Ali and her teamAli's post-event rituals for releasing, recharging, and self careConnect with Ali Phillips:Website: engagingeventsbyali.comInstagram: @aliphillipsJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s solo episode, Dr. Gertrude talks about how our society perceives the concept of caring and nurturing. Listen in as she shares her views on why caring is so important and how our growth and healing are our responsibility.  Today on Mot(HER):Exploring the cultural stigmas around caringNurturing as a right-brain aspect of who we areWays to ignite and engage our caring natureHow society views feelings and acts of careFinding a balance between giving and receiving Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Binnie A Dansby is an inspiring teacher, a gifted breath worker, therapist, healer, author, and philosopher. She is the creator of a personal and professional development system, ‘SOURCE Process And Breathwork', which she has taught in England, Germany, Denmark, and Estonia for over 30 years. Binnie is known worldwide for her empowering work in the area of ecstatic birth and ecstatic life. Her focus on empowering the Divine Feminine has taken form in gatherings like ‘Outrageous Woman’, ‘Birth Into Being’, and in training many women towards loving, ecstatic birth.Binnie's career spans many fields, including art, design, performance, clinical hypnotherapy, and psychology, and she is the mother of two sons. In 1975 she began working in the field of psychospiritual process and breathwork. She has been supporting births since 1980 when she supported the first water birth in the USA. Binnie is dedicated to transforming the quality of Life through the acknowledgment of the effects of our Source Experience (conception, gestation, and birth) on human consciousness and culture.Her work is deeply inspired by Tibetan Buddhism, the teachings of Master Omraam Mikhel Aivanhov, and by A Course In Miracles.In today's episode, Dr. Gertrude and Binnie talk about the impact of birth and the birthing experience on mothers and babies. Binnie shares her journey in discovering pain-free birth and her ecstatic birthing story.Today on Mot(HER):Binnie's birthing story and how she discovered painless birthThe wonders of ecstatic birth and ecstatic lifeGoing through a rebirthing experienceOvercoming the resistance to homebirthThe impact of your Source ExperienceMatriarchal vs. patriarchal concepts of birthImplications of the birthing experienceConnect with Binnie Dansby:Website: binnieadansby.comInstagram: @binnieadansbyofficialYouTube Channel: Binnie A DansbyJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Jessica Jackson is the host of the Thriving in Motherhood Podcast and annual Soaring Mothers Summit and the creator of the Thriving in Motherhood Planner. As a homeschooling mother of four young children, she knows what it is like to try and find peace and balance between running a household, creating a strong family culture, and working on her own projects while real life keeps happening (hard pregnancies and postpartum, sickness, cross country moves, etc.) After years of struggle, she realized there are simple, practical things we can do to stop living in survival mode and find meaning, joy, and growth in everyday life.In today's episode,  Dr. Gertrude and Jessica talk about how mothers should thrive and own our space in our family through the three pillars of thriving. Jessica shares how she built strong relationships among her children and created her vision for motherhood.Today on Mot(HER):The struggles of Jessica's motherhood journeyCreating a vision for motherhoodThe Three Pillars of ThrivingConcept of structure in motherhoodBeing the leader in creating the family cultureWhat supports Jessica in being in the space of vision and not desperationModeling a healthy relationship for her childrenHomeschooling and creating an experiential learning life for her childrenConnect with Jessica Jackson:Website: https://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.comInstagram: @thrivinginmotherhood.podcastJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Sara Dean is a keynote speaker, a business and leadership coach, and a Step into Your Moxie® facilitator.  She is also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top-rated podcast with 4 million downloads. Sara’s biggest passion is helping women own their space. After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time. Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining #everydamnday.  Sara leads her thriving membership community, Momentum Mamas, as well as her business and leadership mastermind, Tenacious Mamas. She has spoken for Amazon, the City of Seattle, Charles Schwab, Inspired Mama, WE Ignite, Alt Summit, and She Podcasts Live. She was recently featured on the Dr. Phil Show. When she’s not supporting Shameless Moms, you’ll find Sara with her husband and 9-year-old son - building Legos and pretending to understand Minecraft.In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude and Sara talk about how Sara speaks out her voice through her podcast as she empowers women to invest in themselves, own their identity, and take up their space in this world. In addition, Sara shares her journey from being a fitness coach to launching her podcast, which significantly impacted a lot of women.Today on Mot(HER):Sara's journey from fitness to launching her podcastChallenges for women to invest in ourselves and create the impact that we want to have Taking a stand and owning your space in your relationship in a new wayHow to mother yourself amidst all the responsibilities of being a motherWhat rewriting the mother code means to SaraConnect with Sara Dean:Website: www.shamelessmom.comShameless Mom Academy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shameless-mom-academy/id1092674204Free Facebook Group: www.shamelessmom.com/facebookInstagram: www.instagram.com/shamelessmomacademyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks/Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s solo episode, Dr. Gertrude explores ways of nurturing and reconnecting with your inner child. She talks about what our inner child is and why doing the inner child work is essential in our growth and healing. Today on Mot(HER):What is our inner child, and why it's an important component in rewriting the mother codeDr. Gertrude's experience working with her inner childUtilize connecting with your inner child for healing, growth, and empowermentWays to get in touch with your inner childInner child work through meditation and breathworkSpecific invoking of your inner child through guided meditationJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Psychic and Medical Intuitive Julie Ryan can sense what medical conditions and illnesses a person has and facilitate energetic healings. She can communicate with spirits both alive and dead. Julie can scan animals, access people’s past lives, and she can tell how close to death someone is. Her book Angelic Attendants: What Really Happens As We Transition From This Life Into The Next describes a series of events that involves angels, multitudes of deceased family and friends, the spirits of deceased pets, and countless serendipitous and miraculous moments. Julie’s children’s books Angel Messages For Kids, Angel Messages For Dogs, and Angel Messages For Cats are picture books that have angels answering kids’ tough questions. Each week, Julie scans callers on her 'Ask Julie Ryan' radio show and podcast. Julie is a businesswoman, an inventor, author, radio show host, podcaster, and a serial entrepreneur. Her surgical device inventions are sold globally and she has founded nine companies in five different industries. Julie’s Psychic and Medical Intuitive skills are learned.In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude and Julie talk about spirits, past lives, death, the intuition of children and more. We also get to experience Julie doing a few scans on Dr. Gertrude to inquire about her past and a current physical ailment.    Today on Mot(HER):The ability of children to tap into universal intelligenceJulie’s favorite stories of spiritsDoing and unpacking past life scan on Dr. GertrudeWhat happens when someone passes into the next lifeHow babies choose their mothers preconceptionConnect with Julie Ryan:Website: askjulieryan.comBook: Angelic AttendantsPodcast: Ask Julie RyanInstagram: @askjulieryanFacebook: Julie RyanTwitter: @askjulieryanTikTok: Ask Julie RyanLinkedIn: Julie RyanYouTube: Ask Julie RyanJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Dr. Jessica Higgins is a licensed psychologist and relationship coach. She uses her deep understanding and keen perception to help guide clients on a path from confusion and heartache to clarity and authentic connection. Her ultimate goal is to help people acquire the insight, learning, and practice to navigate the terrain of intimacy more effectively. In this episode, Dr. Gertrude and Dr. Higgins explain how personal insecurities and conflict within relationships can be used as a means to get to know yourself and your partner better and, ultimately, help you dive deeper into intimacy. They also talk about the concept of “working the curriculum” to continue to develop fresh romance throughout the various stages that occur during a lifelong commitment. Today on Mot(HER):Getting to know Dr. HigginsHow relationship hardships can often be teachersWays to prepare in advance for couples activities that may be activatingSelf-validated intimacy and neuroceptionThe importance of creating a vision with your partnerConnect with Jessica Higgins:Website: drjessicahiggins.comPodcast: Empowered Relationship PodcastInstagram: @drjessicahigginsJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Kate Mangino, PhD is a gender expert and professional facilitator who works with international non-profit organizations to promote positive social change. She has written and delivered curricula in over 20 countries about issues such as: gender equality, women’s empowerment, healthy masculinity, HIV prevention, and early and forced childhood marriage. She brings her lens of gender and social change to her debut book, Equal Partners, which addresses household gender inequality in the United States and offers practical advice as to what each of us can do to rewrite gender norms.Today on the show, the two discuss how Kate’s passion for gender equality blossomed over time, as well as some of the contents of her forthcoming book, titled “Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home”. This episode serves as a reminder to all mothers to rewrite the mother code and that each one of us gets to create our own unique definition of what it means to be a good, quality mother.Today on Mot(HER):How Kate become interested in in studying gender imbalancesSome of the gender imbalances that are addressed in Kate’s book, “Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home” What does healthy masculinity mean and look like?Creating new meaning when adhering to gendered traditions within weddings etc.Applying gender equality within partnershipThe importance of revisiting gender roles after each big life eventWhy you should establish your own definition of what it means to be a motherConnect with Kate Mangino:Website: katemangino.comBook: “Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home” Twitter: @manginokateJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Today on the show, Dr. Gertrude has a conversation with one of her heroines, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. Dr. Taylor is a Harvard trained and published neuroanatomist. As a world renowned author, teacher and public speaker she loves educating all age groups, academic levels, and corporations about the beauty of our human brain - not only its amazing ability to recover from trauma but as the vehicle through which we experience ourselves as the life-force power of the universe. Maybe you are one of the (as of today) 28 million views of her 2008 TED talk, a Stroke of Insight (the first to ever go viral on the Internet). She states that this 18-minute presentation where she shared her story of surviving a massive cerebral hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain and her 8-year journey of recovery, changed her world and the lives so so many others. Within 3 months of delivering that talk she was chosen one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world for 2008. She became the premier guest on Oprah’s Soul Series webcast. Her first book, My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey, spent 63 weeks on the NYT best seller list and remains the #1 on amazon on the subject of strokes 12 years later. Just over a year ago in May, 2021, her second book Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life, dives into how we can short-circuit emotional reactivity and find peace, which she says, “Is only a thought away.” In this episode, Dr. Jill shares how, although she experienced pure bliss while half her brain was down, she still longed to return to her more normal state in which she’s subject to the full range of human emotions. It’s only in this state, which she calls, “Whole Brain Living” (WBL), that she feels truly alive. Dr. Gertrude talks about her personal experience practicing WBL and how powerful it is to “huddle” with all parts of her brain – particularly in stressful situations. It is also clear how WBL supports us with Rewriting our Mother Codes to make discerned choices in our mothering journey.Today on Mot(HER):The definition and value of whole brain livingThe emotional systems of the human brainJill’s journey of losing and gaining back her entire left hemisphere due to a strokeUnderstanding that pain is a natural human emotionNaming and integrating the four characters of the brain.The power of our pain as it relates to natural childbirthConnect with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor:Website: dr.jilltaylor.comInstagram: @drjillboltetaylorFacebook: Dr. Jill Bolte TaylorYoutube: Dr. Jill Bolte TaylorDr. Jill’s Ted Talk: My Stroke of InsightJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Today, Dr. Gertrude joins us in another solo episode after returning from a special trip to Paris and London. She shares how strongly she feels about the month of May and opens up about everything that’s been happening to her personally, and around the world, during this month of significance for the divine feminine. Today on mot(HER):Examining the meaning of the feminine holidays during the month of MayThe non-gendered yin and yang of the divine masculine and feminine How emotions are the essence of our humannessThe importance of tapping into a sense of awe and wonderJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude’s NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s solo episode, Dr. Gertrude muses on the connection between modern spirituality and traditional religions. She discusses why so many religious holidays happen during spring, why we are actually spiritual beings with physical bodies (not the other way around), and shares how her own personal upbringing in traditional religion affects her spirituality today. Today on mot(HER):The significance of spring in so many religious holidaysWhat traditional religion can teach us about our own mothering journeysThe power of unmediated spiritualism through mysticismHow to honor all walks of spiritualityWhere religious holidays and personal spirituality collide Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Helena Shannon is back on the show! Friend and client of Dr. Gertrude, she joined the show last year along with her husband to muse on their newlywed life, and now she’s here again to share how much she’s grown and evolved in the past year. Once becoming sober herself, she found a gap within online communities for those interested in alcohol-free living, so she created a successful sober-curious meetup group for young women in Chicago. Now she’s currently dipping her toes into the “mother curious” world. Listen to learn exactly what that means, how attending Dr. Gertrude’s retreat unknowingly prepared her for a new job opportunity, and why we all mother something, whether we’re childfree or not.Today on mot(HER):How learning to mother herself led Helena to sobriety You’ve heard of sober curious, but are you mother curious? How Dr. Gertrude’s retreat prepared Helena for a new job opportunityWhen you’re unsure if motherhood is for youWhy we all mother, even those who choose to be childfree Connect with Helena:Instagram: @hail_shan Listen to the last time Helena was on the podcast here! Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

We all go through shifts and transitions in life, but sometimes they can be more stressful than we’d like. So on today’s solo episode, join Dr. Gertrude as she shares her current transitions and how she’s navigating them. She touches on what it means to truly mother yourself during external shifts, learning how to honor each season that we’re in, and how to bring the feminine energy into your life transitions. Today on mot(HER):The art of navigating the shifts in your life when they bring stressHow to mother and tend to yourself during times of transitionApproaching life transitions from a feminine perspectiveUsing the seasonal changes of spring to reflect on your own personal growth and transformationJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Mothering comes in many forms, one of them being the sacred calling of being a stepmom. But stepmothering comes with its own unique set of challenges. So today on the show, Dr. Gertrude is joined by Jamie Scrimgeour. With a background as a child protection worker, and a stepmom herself, Jamie has tons of personal and professional experience. So listen to glean some of her wisdom and be encouraged! Jamie shares the importance of identifying triggers in your relationship with your stepchildren, why there are double standards for stepmoms, how to utilize family meetings and house rules as tools for success. Plus, she even tackles the sensitive issue of how to celebrate Mother’s Day as a stepmom. Today on mot(HER):Breaking the stigma and debunking myths around stepmotheringWhy being a stepparent brings up past triggers and insecuritiesLearn how to give yourself grace as a stepmomHow to handle the unique challenges that come with co-parenting Encouragement and hope for stepmoms struggling and those considering itFollow Jamie:Website: jamiescrimgeour.com Podcast: Kickass Stepmom Podcast Facebook: @scrimgeourjamieInstagram: @jamiescrimgeour Get Jamie’s free guide The Secret To Improving Your Stepmom Life! Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Today on the show, Dr. Gertrude is joined by Anna Lovind, a feminist writer who believes in women’s creative freedom and the power of our voices and stories. Anna shares her story of how she left a career as an editor at a major publishing house, moved to the deep forests of Sweden and set out to build a business that supports her own and other women’s pursuit of a meaningful and sustainable creative life. Since then, she has published her book The Creative Doer - A Brave Woman's Guide from Dreaming to Doing, and she and Dr. Gertrude dive deep into feminine creative expression. They discuss why mothering is an often overlooked form of creativity, how to create in a world that’s designed for men, and share some motivation to finally start working towards those dreams of yours. Today on mot(HER):Why caregiving and mothering are overlooked as forms of creativity How to work with your feminine energy in a masculine-centered worldWhy society only acknowledges forms of creation that produce incomeThe evolution of homemaking and creative work for women historically Why women tend to come into their power and create after childbearing yearsConnect with Anna:Website: annalovind.comBook: The Creative DoerInstagram: @annalovind Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Relationships are at their best when they’re in their proper flow. So today on the show, Dr. Gertrude is joined by none other than her husband, Rich Lyons! He’s back for another chat about their relationship, from where it started to how far they’ve come. They’ve put in the work and have been able to create a relationship of consciousness and flow, and are here to share their story, and the lessons they’ve learned. From subconscious competition in parenting to dealing with relational regressions, they cover it all!Today on mot(HER):How to find the flow in your own relationshipWhy so many couples subconsciously fall into traditional gender rolesHow relationship coaching made a huge difference for Gertrude and RichDealing with relational regressions When there’s subconscious competition in parenting Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Today Dr. Gertrude is back with another solo episode following up on her productivity fast. She shares the powerful lessons she learned in the stillness of her productivity retreat, and realizing the importance of taking a step back from needless productivity in life. She expresses how pleasure is often seen as the enemy of productivity, what she’s been doing to create consciousness around her device usage, and why we all struggle with simple being in the moment. Plus, she shares some sacred moments she experiences with the earth’s elements, and what the ocean and fire taught her. Today on mot(HER)Why do we consider pleasure an enemy?Creating awareness and consciousness around our devicesHow the earth's elements taught Gertrude a lesson in stillnessHow to implement a productivity fast into your own lifeJoin Dr. Gertrude’s community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In this episode, Dr. Gertrude deep dives into the addictive culture of productivity. She shares her own personal experience taking a short sabbatical from being productive, and the lessons she’s gleaned from it. Learn about the magic of simply being present and the practices you can implement today to achieve that for yourself. Plus, hear why it’s vital to separate your self–worth from your external productivity, how to release yourself from the stress of hustle culture, and stay tuned until the end to hear an exciting surprise from Dr. Gertrude! Today on mot(HER)You can embrace flow this yearOur collective cultural addiction to productivityHow to find the quiet magic of spontaneity and being presentThe unspoken messages we learn about rest from our parentsAn exciting announcement from Dr. Gertrude Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s episode, we’re throwing it back to last year’s episode on Dry January. Dr. Gertrude unpacks the different factors that influence your relationship with alcohol. She explains how “Dry January” started, why it has expanded into a global phenomenon and the life-changing power bringing consciousness to your alcohol consumption leads to. Today on mot(HER)How the relationship your parents, caregivers and culture has with alcohol influences yours How your relationship with alcohol mirrors other relationship dynamics in your life  Ways to bring consciousness to your alcohol consumption  Personal stories about Dr. Gertrude’s 27 year long sobriety journey Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude speaks to all of you who, like her, are in complete shock that 2021 is coming to a close, especially since many of us are still processing 2020. As a collective, there has been an insurmountable amount of challenge, hardship, change, and grief over the past two years, and yet time continues to move on. So come hit pause on life for a bit before you enter the new year yet again and hear from Dr. Gertrude both now and a few clips from the past that are eerily relevant a whole year later. Today on mot(HER):Dr. Gertrude shares the importance of a poignant pause and reflection on the past two years Ways to avoid holiday stress, pressure, and argument Why it is crucial to pay tribute to all emotions and the light and dark moments in life How to set yourself up for a new year rooted in your desires, longings, and full-expression of truth Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s solo episode—pt. 2 of Dr. Gertrude’s voyage through menopause—she dives deeper into her current chapter of rewriting the mot(HER)code. This conversation provides perspective on the history of menopause, cultural projections, word choice. Dr. Gertrude is leading the way towards dismantling the menopausal paradigm—which ultimately ladders up to challenging the patriarchal paradigm. You will hear about a powerful elemental experience, the significance of Mother Earth, and the mystical journey of Dr. Gertrude meeting her Spirit Guides. This episode is dripping with the oils of empowerment, reclaimed power, and holds a promise of change for women everywhere.  Today on mot(HER):Overview of the history of menopause Unpacking the cultural projections and energy behind words associated with menopauseReflections on Dr. Gertrude's elemental experience and how deepening her relationship with Mother Earth shifted her perspective on menopause Dr. Gertrude's mystical experience of meeting her Spirit Guides Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Get the book from this episode: The Alchemy of Menopause: The Journey of Stepping Into Our Power and Becoming Who We Truly Are Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s solo episode, Dr. Gertrude speaks about the journey of Menopause. This isn’t your typical Menopause chat though, this is one that reframes this season of a woman’s life in a way that will leave you feeling empowered, expansive, and grateful for this mysterious stage of life. It is yet another powerful place for us to rewrite the mother code, rewire cultural beliefs and projections, and above all learn to love our bodies for all that they are.  Today on Mot(HER):Reflections on Dr. Gertrude's first year of Menopause Myth-busting and rewiring cultural beliefs around a woman's purpose + the season of MenopauseRemoving the fear and trepidation surrounding this season of lifeHow to embrace the alchemy and possibilities of MenopauseConnect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons Get the book: The Alchemy of Menopause: The Journey of Stepping Into Our Power and Becoming Who We Truly Are Links to Dr. Gertrude’s Free Resources: To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by author and childcare advocate, and former nanny, Florence Romano. Florence is a former nanny of 15 years, a proud member of the Board of Directors at the Children’s Research Fund, founding member of Sesame Street’s Leadership Council, and looks after the honorary kids in her life on the daily. She believes in the power of community, asking for help, and letting love in. This conversation is a cathartic, inspiring, and true example of what rewriting the mother code is all about.   Today on Mot(HER):Demystifying the role of mother, nanny, and women in society  The power of community and cultivating a village mentality The danger of mom shaming and the comparison trapThe impact of childcare advocacy and asking for help as a caregiverConnect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons  Connect with Florence: Instagram: @florenceann.romanoWebsite: www.florenceann.com Join Florence’s Virtual Facebook VillageThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by the founder of KiNiMi Kitchen, Kirbee Miller. Cooking and baking have been an integral part of Kirbee’s life since childhood. Her heart is in the kitchen and there is no joy comparable to what she feels when sharing love and the opportunity for connection over a table full of delicious food. This company is Kirbee’s opportunity to share her passion with the world while also spending time in the kitchen with friends and family, learning, exploring, and most importantly creating memories. Join them for this conversation that explores the inspiration behind her business, the healing that has come from reparenting, the challenges faced when caring for her Mother, the mystical qualities of happy accidents, alchemy, and making your desires a reality. Today on Mot(HER):Exploring the inspiration and meaning behind KiNiMi Kitchen Reparenting and healing trauma while stepping into the role of caregiverHow Kirbee honored the duality of her spirit The power of telling hard truths when healing Connect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons Connect with Kirbee Miller: Website: https://kinimikitchen.com/ IG: @kinimikitchenThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude explores the synergistic technology of The Evolating Model and how it leads to a life journey of transformation, embraced emotional intelligence, and deep fulfillment. There is so much pressure to be the perfect Mother and truly, the perfect human but, Dr. Gertrude believes it is time to trade perfection for dedication, deep feeling, and provides you with the permission to return home to the state of being and leave behind the pressures of doing. Come co-voyage the depths of emotion with her.  Today on Mot(HER):Removing the pressure of perfection in motherhoodHow to change behaviors and disrupt the status quo of motherhood Exploring the synergistic technology of The Evolating Model + The Wright Model of Human DevelopmentThe power in having facility with your emotions Connect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons Read Transformed!: The Science of Spectacular Living by Dr. Judith WrightThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by Lee Noto. Lee guides women on a journey to embodying their Inner High Priestess, so that they can create deep, intimate partnerships. Her mission is to help women feel empowered and free in their expression. In her “past life,” she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Entrepreneurship and her Master’s Degree in Education. From teaching in the classrooms of Hawaii to running multiple businesses in New York City, she has a reverence for nature, learning, and quick wit. In “this life,” Lee is a master coach with certifications in holistic coaching and transformational coaching and has deep study in personal development, sacred sexuality, and spirituality. She shares powerful communication tools and somatic practices that allow clients to connect deeply to their emotions and bodies. By guiding clients into deeper self-love, self-acceptance, curiosity, and play, Lee helps them boldly open their hearts in order to give and receive the epic love they desire.Today on Mot(HER):Discover how Lee Noto discovered her calling of guiding women to embody their Inner High Priestess and create deep and intimate partnershipsLearn how to cultivate a deep sense of emotional, psychological, and sexual safety within yourselfHow to reframe misconceptions around life cycles, somatic healing, and psychedelicsHow to cultivate intimacy within yourself through loving and honoring your cycleConnect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons Connect with Lee Noto: Website: www.leenoto.com IG: @leenoto_FB: @leenoto1Podcast: The Way of The High PriestessThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by the hosts of Mother Forking Podcast, Celeste Charles and Magen Mintchev, where they share real-life topics about parenting, in a raw and funny way. Today the three of them discuss navigating unsolicited advice, trusting ‘mom intuition’, and the many different ways to reparent yourself while caring for others. Today on Mot(HER):How to navigate unsolicited advice as mothers What it means to make your own choices around pregnancy, birth, and motherhoodHow to sift through generational trauma and cultural wiring as a motherReflections on the past and visions for the future of motherhood Connect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons Connect with Celeste and Magen: IG: @motherforkingpodcastPodcast: Mother Forking PodcastFacebook: @motherforkingpodcastTwitter: @motherforking_Bookstagram: @bonechillingbooks | @heartracingpagesThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Live coaching calls are back and today Dr. Gertrude had the honor of coaching Bridget to shift some deeply wired thought patterns and mistaken beliefs around emotions. Have you ever caught yourself apologizing for the way you are? As the middle child and programmed to be a people pleaser, Bridget has spent much of her life doing this as well as, putting others before herself and in turn denying herself the ability to feel the wide range of emotion that is available to us all. Covoyage with them as Dr. Gertrude provides a safe space to help her find the beauty in the internal mess. Today on Mot(HER):Finding the strength to face the hidden parts of self Unpacking unhealthy behaviors learned from childhood Reframing the pragmatic function of all emotionsHow to recognize and shift defense mechanisms for healing thought patternsConnect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons This show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by Gena Jaffe. Gena is the founder of Connecting Rainbows, an organization that connects LGBTQIA+ individuals with lawyers and fertility specialists in order to make it easier for them to start, grow, and protect their family. She is also a lawyer, a wife, a mom of two, a former gymnast, and a complete inspiration to many. She beautifully embodies authenticity, transparency, and what it looks like to live your passion while also balancing mothering yourself so you can show up for the world in a more sustainable way.  Today on Mot(HER):The vision and importance behind Gena’s organization, Connecting RainbowsThe power of visibility, transparency, and authenticity in business and personal life How becoming a morning person has helped Gena feel more present  Rewiring old beliefs around parenting, success, and failure Connect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons  Connect with Gena: Website: www.connectingrainbows.org IG: @connectingrainbowsorg | @genajaffeThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by her daughter, Morgan Lyons. On their family vacation to France this past July, Morgan got engaged to her now fiance, Mitch! This is a beautiful, guided conversation with questions so many brides-to-be and mothers of the brides have as they embark on the wedding planning process. Whether you are planning your wedding, wondering what your role is as a mother of the bride, or preparing for the future, this conversation is for you. Today on Mot(HER):Exploring the two archetypes of Momzilla vs the conscious Mother of the Bride An insider's look at the beginning stages of Morgan's wedding planning processHow to infuse intentionality in wedding planning Common fears and breaking generational habits around wedding planning  Connect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons This show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by the founder of BEtime, Carla Hammond. After discovering the powerful impact of meditation at age 17, she made it her life’s mission to spread the word and make it accessible for all. With the creation of this mobile meditation studio, she has extended an invitation for people to experience themselves in meditation, help break from the urban bustle of NYC, and reconnect with their minds and true potential. Today on Mot(HER):The inspiration behind starting “BEtime”How Carla created a safe and modern approach to meditation Discussing how a meditation practice can positively impact your entire life Balancing business, family, and self-care as a modern-day female entrepreneur during a pandemic Connect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons  Connect with Carla: Website: www.betimepractice.com  IG: @betimepracticeThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude shares her reflections on the recent news of Simone Biles withdrawing from the 2021 Olympics. Dr. Gertrude believes all of us have the opportunity to feel deeply inspired by Simone’s choices. Understanding the importance of your mental and physical wellbeing amidst a sea of expectation, hope, and pressure is the ultimate next level of greatness. Simone has deeply touched so many lives through this decision in a way that Olympic medals could never have done. So, leave the media for a bit and dive into the words of Dr. Gertrude as she rewrites the mother code yet again and illuminates the many ways Simone has honored feminine values and granted permission for all of us to do the same.  Today on Mot(HER):Reflections on how Simone Biles honored feminine values by withdrawing from the 2021 olympics Understanding the importance of knowing where to draw the line between doing hard things and sacrificing your wellbeing Reframing greatness and understanding there is no such thing as perfection Unpacking learned expectations and the power of support Connect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons This show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Have you ever found yourself longing to just get away for a bit to reconnect with what is most important to you? Do you find a whole list of responsibilities, fears, and mistaken beliefs that seem to hold you back every time? You are not alone but also, this episode is proof that you can do it. Today, Dr. Gertrude reflects on her solo weekend adventure that held a deep connection, triggered fears, and expanded her purpose in life. It was the ultimate gift of self-nourishment and one she will be looking to recreate regularly. Come take this journey with her. Today on Mot(HER): Learn how to navigate your efficiencies versus your yearnings Discuss the importance of infusing novelty in your life How to prevent discomfort and fear from overtaking the joy found in any momentLearn to enjoy your own company and mother yourself Connect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons This show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, RYT. She is a mindful mama mentor, creator of the Mindful Parenting course, host of the Mindful Mama podcast, and widely-followed author of Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids. She helps parents bring more calm and peace into their daily lives with over twenty years of experience in meditation practices and has taught mindfulness to thousands worldwide. This conversation will leave you feeling seen as a parent, encouraged, and serves as the missing link you have been seeking for your parenting journey. Today on mot(HER):Learn how mindfulness works to lower reactivity and can become your parental superpower Learn how taking care of your own difficult feelings is a game-changerDiscover the power of conscious communication and mindfulness Understanding the importance of valuing yourself and modeling self-care for your childrenConnect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons  Connect with Hunter: Website: www.mindfulmamamentor.comPodcast: Mindful Mama PodcastFB: @huntercyoga IG: @mindfulmamamentorThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Have you ever found yourself struggling to navigate the presence of gratitude for the present moment while also craving something more? Well, after a little hiatus, the live coaching sessions are back and today, Dr. Gertrude coaches Dr. Katy Sandberg on exactly that. Dr. Katy Sandberg has been a physical therapist and movement specialist practicing in outpatient orthopedic sports medicine since 2002. She is passionately dedicated to her patients’ well-being, which emerged from her own athletic past and childhood dream of becoming an Olympic gymnast. But even Dr. Katy feels the tension that arises from having an amazing life while also still longing for other things like love, fulfillment and more. Come journey this conversation with them and leave with newfound clarity, hope, and understanding. Today on mot(HER):Navigating the tension that comes from living in the now while also wanting more out of lifeDiscussing the awareness the Pandemic brought into Katy's life How to find joy after experiencing a history of painHow to acknowledge the progress and stay accountable while shifting patternsConnect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons Connect with Dr. Katy: Website: https://www.braceyperformance.com/integrative-physical-therapy/IG: @ktsandbergThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Today Dr.Gertrude dives into the beauty and balance of the masculine and the feminine. In this solo, she explains what differentiates masculine and feminine energy, why we need both to achieve equilibrium, and why it has nothing to do with enforcing traditional gender roles. Plus, she shares the synchronistic story of her trip to France, and how it aligned with her uncovering the traits of the feminine and masculine in historical figures. Today on mot(HER):Making the distinction between masculine and feminine The differentiating qualities that the genders hold Embracing the left brain How Gertrude uncovered her masculine side through getting her doctorate How to mother your masculine sideConnect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons The books mentioned: The Alphabet Versus the Goddess by Leonard ShlainMary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Watterson"Put a Woman in Charge" Single by Keb' Mo' featuring Rosanne CashThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by fellow Wright Foundation colleague, Jillian Eichel (BA, MA, M.Ed.). Jillian coaches people to get off auto-pilot and take the steps needed to emerge from habitual ways of being to becoming fully present and engaged in their personal and professional lives. She uses individual coaching sessions, group coaching, weekend workshops, and evening seminars to guide her clients through transformation and empower them to appreciate and use the wisdom of their emotions, how to increase their consciousness, and make massive shifts. In this episode, Jillian and Dr. Gertrude explore singlehood from a conscious place and rewrite what it means to be single. Wherever you find yourself on the relationship continuum, there is guaranteed to be wisdom and perspective waiting to be discovered in this conversation for you.  Today on Mot(HER): The power of intention + conscious dating The empowerment that comes from crafting a redemptive narrative Challenging the cultural perspective and rewriting mistaken beliefs about being singleLearning how to date yourself before calling in a relationship Connect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons  Connect with Jillian: Work with JillianLinkedIN: @jillianeichelThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24