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Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons200: Tending the Flame: Self-Mothering and the Power of CommunityIn this solo episode, Dr. Gertrude Lyons returns to the mic after a couple of months away to reflect on the sacred spaces that shape us - our homes, our communities, and the fires that keep us connected.Broadcasting from her Chicago home after time in Ireland, Gertrude shares stories from her 2 retreats in Ireland, her 95-year-old mother traveling to Ireland, and even returning to her childhood home in St. Clair, Michigan. These experiences ignite today’s reflection on the symbolism of fire, the interconnectedness of community, and the truth that self-mothering happens in relationships.Th...
2025-10-2726 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons198: Spoil Your Baby: Debunking Myths and Healing Birth Trauma with Dr. Greer KirshenbaumIn this fascinating and vital episode, I speak with Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum - a neuroscientist, doula, infant and family sleep specialist, and author of The Nurture Revolution. Greer is leading a movement to revolutionize mental health by focusing on the profound impact of caregiving in the earliest stages of life. Her work combines cutting-edge neuroscience with the ancient wisdom of nurturing to empower parents and transform our world.Our conversation begins with Greer’s own birth story and how the trauma of being separated from her mother planted the seeds for her life's work. We dive into th...
2025-10-131h 08Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons197: Birthing a Sanctuary: Intuition, Self-Mothering, and Sacred Journeys with Joey McCuneIn this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my dear friend Joey McCune, a visionary entrepreneur, sacred space designer, and portal guide. Joey is the founder of the stunning Sound Healing Tulum and Cenote Sagrado sanctuary in the Yucatan jungle, as well as the leader of Sakred Journeys, a platform for transformative retreats to sacred sites around the world.Our conversation centers on Joey's own journey of learning to receive care after years of being a constant giver and "mother" to others. She shares the powerful story of how she followed a channeled message to build a...
2025-10-061h 01Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons194: From Scarcity to Self-Love: Linda Brand's Journey to WorthinessIn this episode, I speak with Linda Brand, a transformational coach and host of the Worthy and Abundant podcast, about her powerful journey of healing and self-discovery. Linda shares her story of overcoming a childhood rooted in scarcity and fear, navigating a debilitating illness that became a major awakening, and making the courageous leap from a career in real estate to founding her own coaching practice.Our conversation delves into the critical importance of self-love and self-worth as the foundation for a successful and fulfilling life. Linda explains how a lack of self-love leads to seeking external...
2025-09-1556 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons191: Building, Breaking, and Becoming: Lessons from IrelandIn this moving solo episode, Dr. Gertrude Lyons shares tender reflections from her time in Ireland. Fresh off her book launch, book tour, and the release of her TEDx talk, Gertrude opens up about the chaos and beauty of building a home abroad, preparing for her first Ireland self-mothering retreat, and welcoming her mother into this new sacred space.She takes listeners behind the scenes of a whirlwind summer - navigating construction delays, partnering with her husband through stress and gratitude, and receiving the support of her team and community to bring it all together. From honoring...
2025-08-2522 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons190: Rewriting Weight Loss Culture for Moms with Laura ConleyIn this lively and heartfelt episode, Dr. Gertrude Lyons welcomes Laura Conley—certified life and weight coach, and the dynamic force behind The Yummy Mummy. Their conversation begins with the serendipity of meeting at Gertrude’s book launch event in Los Angeles and quickly flows into Laura’s inspiring personal story.After becoming a mother, Laura found herself consumed with thoughts about losing weight—so much so that it interfered with her ability to be present with her child. Determined to break free from the diet culture messaging she had internalized, Laura embarked on a transformative journey to heal...
2025-08-181h 01Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons189: Building a Fertile Business: Motherhood, Metaphors, and Mindset with Amy SchutteIn this episode, I speak with Amy Schutte, an entrepreneur, writer, and host of the Business, Origin, Stories podcast, about her journey of leaving a stable corporate career to launch her own strategic communications and branding agency after becoming a mother. Amy shares how motherhood awakened an intuitive part of her that led to a major life pivot, driven by a desire for a life and career that felt more in alignment.Our conversation explores the "Karman Line," a powerful metaphor Amy uses for the personal thresholds we face and the new operating systems we need to...
2025-08-0454 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons188: The Unveiling: Dr. Gertrude Lyons on Her Book Launch JourneyEpisode Title Options:The Unveiling: Dr. Gertrude Lyons on Her Book Launch JourneyBeyond the Book Launch: Navigating the Marathon of New Beginnings with Dr. Gertrude LyonsRealities of a Book Launch: Lessons in Self-Mothering with Dr. Gertrude LyonsFrom Sprint to Marathon: Dr. Gertrude Lyons Reflects on Her First BookBody:In this episode, I share an honest reflection on the journey of my first book launch. While the initial sprint of events and media has concluded, I delve into the unexpected parallels between launching a book and new motherhood. It’s a powerful, potent time, ma...
2025-07-2238 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons187: Law, Leadership, and Late Motherhood: A Conversation with Katy MickelsonIn this rich, heart-centered conversation, Dr. Gertrude Lyons speaks with family law attorney and equity partner Katy Mickelson about following a nonlinear career path, parenting through IVF, and how real life—not law school—became her greatest teacher. Katy shares what it means to bring creativity into a traditionally rigid field, why she values mentorship, and how raising teens has taught her as much as any courtroom.They discuss balancing ambition with presence, how fertility struggles shaped her perspective on motherhood, and why authenticity is her superpower in both law and life. This episode is an honest, ener...
2025-07-141h 00Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons186: Hiring, Boundaries, and Redefining Leadership with Emily BronaughIn this insightful conversation, Dr. Gertrude Lyons sits down with entrepreneur, leadership coach, and podcast host Emily Bronaugh. Together, they unpack what it means to lead with intention, hire with care, and mother a business without losing yourself in the process.Emily shares her journey from burnout to business ownership, and how she learned to build systems, delegate with trust, and create space for both feminine values and effective leadership. They explore the cultural narratives around control, responsibility, and what it truly means to ask for help.Whether you run a household, a business, or...
2025-07-0857 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons185: Claiming the Mic: Sonali Fiske on Creative Leadership and Cultural RevolutionIn this powerful and unapologetic conversation, I sit down with Sonali Fiske—TEDx speaker, creative coach, former radio host, and fierce advocate for cultural equity and representation. We explore the intersection of creative expression, sacred rage, and self-mothering, and the courage it takes to tell the truth in a world built to silence it.Sonali shares her journey of moving from invisibility to global visibility, and why anger became the alchemical force that transformed her life and leadership. We also reflect on the behind-the-scenes process of crafting a TEDx talk that disrupts the status quo—and the back...
2025-06-3055 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons184: Beyond the Launch: A Reflection on Birthing a Book and What Comes NextIn this solo episode, I reflect on the emotional swirl of launching my first book, Rewrite the Mother Code, and everything that came after the sprint. From excitement and fulfillment to overwhelm and uncertainty, I open up about the full spectrum of the experience, and why it reminds me of new motherhood.This is a conversation about truth, creativity, vulnerability, and the deep work of staying present. I share the beauty, the mess, and the moments of grace that made this journey real.If you’ve ever launched a project, stepped into a new version of...
2025-06-2338 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons183: What Our Children Teach Us: Gregg Stewart on Growth, Art, and LoveIn this soul-expanding episode, I sit down with artist, composer, writer, and TEDx speaker Gregg Stewart to explore creativity as both a path of healing and a lifelong act of becoming. From music to novels, parenting to presence, Gregg invites us to step into our creative selves with curiosity, compassion, and the audacity to do it anyway.We talk about the emotional labor of sharing your truth on a TEDx stage, the fear and joy of co-parenting, and the inner transformation that comes with giving yourself permission to create. Gregg's wisdom is both practical and poetic, and...
2025-06-161h 08Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons182: Writing as Witnessing: Jen Pastiloff on Her New Book and Living in TruthIn Part Two of our conversation, Jen Pastiloff shares from the beating heart of her new book, Proof of Life - a work that was birthed through grief, trauma, beauty, and a fierce devotion to truth. This episode is a masterclass in living unfiltered, trusting the body, and speaking the unspeakable.We go deeper into her creative process, the limitations of traditional wellness spaces, and what it means to parent while unlearning self-abandonment. Jen offers an invitation not to perform or perfect, but to pause. To feel. To say what is real.This conversation is...
2025-06-0940 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons181: The Art of Being Human: Jen Pastiloff on Presence and PermissionIn this deeply embodied conversation, I speak with Jen Pastiloff - bestselling author of On Being Human, creator of the Shame Loss Movement, and a radically honest voice in the world of healing and presence. Jen brings her whole self to the mic: her deafness, her grief, her humanness, and her fierce belief in truth-telling as a path to freedom.In Part One of our conversation, we trace Jen’s journey through early loss, chronic self-doubt, and the internalized belief that she had to hide or perform her way through life. We explore the beauty and brutality of...
2025-06-0233 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons180: From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Rewriting the Mother Code with Allie CasazzaIn this raw and powerful episode, I sit down with Allie Casazza—author, coach, and founder of the “Becoming Her” movement—for a deeply honest conversation about the messy, miraculous process of breaking open and rebuilding.Allie shares her journey from building an 8-figure business rooted in minimalism to experiencing a profound unraveling of her personal and professional life. We talk about the self-betrayal that can accompany success, the silence of shame, and how illness, burnout, and trauma cracked open the parts of herself that had long been hidden.What emerged from that dark night of the s...
2025-05-3047 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons179: Reclaiming the Inner Child: Healing Through Archetypes with Nina MongendreIn this episode, I sit down with Nina Mongendre—author, guide, and family constellations practitioner—for a deeply spiritual and nourishing conversation on inner child healing, ancestral connection, and reimagining the healing journey through archetypal wisdom.Nina shares her path from Kundalini yoga teacher and spiritual seeker to integrating shamanic practices, constellation work, and ancestral healing in a more embodied, emotionally attuned way. We discuss her forthcoming book Reclaiming Your Inner Child: A Journey of Childhood and Ancestral Healing, and how the journey of self-mothering begins with reuniting with the parts of ourselves we’ve left behind.F...
2025-05-201h 00Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons178: Birthing the Book: A Love Letter and Launch with Dr. Gertrude LyonsIn this deeply personal solo episode—recorded exactly two weeks before the release of my first book, Rewrite the Mother Code—I invite you into the tender and powerful space I found myself in as I prepared for one of the most meaningful transitions of my life.Now, as the book officially launches into the world, this recording captures the rawness, the reverence, and the inner preparation that took place behind the scenes—not just for the celebration, but for the becoming.This episode is not about the party. It’s about what this moment represen...
2025-05-1222 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons177: Postpartum, Perfectionism & the Power of the Village with Dr. Julia KranklIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Julia Krankl—a Harvard-educated physician, UCLA-trained psychiatrist, TEDx speaker, author of The 21st Minute, and mother—for a deeply enriching conversation on mental health, emotional wellness, and the complex, sacred unraveling of the postpartum experience. Dr. Krankl brings both clinical insight and lived wisdom to our dialogue, drawing from her extensive training and personal journey.Julia shares insights from her new book, The 21st Minute: Everything You Wish Doctors Explained About Mental Health, a resource she created to empower individuals with accessible, practical tools for navigating their emotional lives. We e...
2025-05-0554 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons176: Birthing New Support Systems: Sarah Trott on Parenting, Technology & Self-CareIn this episode, I have the great pleasure of sitting down with Sarah Trott—mother, advocate, and visionary creator of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, as well as the founder of HelloGaia, a beautifully designed digital resource rooted in evidence-based parenting support.Sarah’s journey into maternal wellness began, like so many of ours do, through lived experience. As a new mother, she found herself asking questions that echoed across generations—questions that had remained unanswered for far too long. From this space of curiosity and care, she birthed something truly transformational.Together, we explore how Sarah...
2025-04-2856 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons175: The Many Births of a Woman: From CFO to Coach, Mother, and MessengerIn this episode, I’m joined once again by the radiant Yann Dang—a transformational coach, devoted mother, former CFO, and one of the most expansive women I’ve had the honor of witnessing on her journey. Together, we explore the ever-evolving path of self-mothering and what it means to show up with presence, truth, and grace as both a parent and a leader.Yann shares the raw and real layers of her transition from the corporate world into entrepreneurship, the profound lessons she’s learning while raising two young daughters, and how launching her podcast became yet anot...
2025-04-211h 01Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons167: Holding Space for Transformation: Insights from Dr. Gertrude LyonsIn this solo episode, Dr. Gertrude Lyons shares a deeply personal reflection on her journey through major life transitions, including the completion of her book, her TEDx talk, and the recording of her audiobook. She describes the powerful emotions and energy of the liminal space—the in-between phase where one chapter closes, and the next has yet to fully unfold.Gertrude opens up about the importance of support, self-trust, and embracing uncertainty. She explores how stepping into the unknown can feel both exciting and daunting, and she reminds us that even when things are not yet visible, th...
2025-02-2423 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons162: Navigating Parenthood and Mental Health with Dr. Emily GuarnottaIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Emily Guarnotta, a clinical psychologist and certified perinatal mental health provider, to discuss the intricacies of parenthood and mental health. Together, we delve into the challenges faced by parents, how to balance personal identity with parenting, and strategies to build resilience during life’s transformative moments. Dr. Guarnotta shares her experience as the founder of Phoenix Health and offers actionable advice for thriving as a parent while prioritizing mental wellness.Dr. Guarnotta highlights how intentional strategies, such as effective communication and self-awareness, can transform the parenting journey. This conversation is...
2025-01-1348 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons158: Reclaiming Joy, Gratitude, and Growth with Mariya ShiykoIn this episode, I speak with Mariya Shiyko, a best-selling author and coach, about overcoming cultural expectations, her journey of self-discovery, and her experiences in motherhood.Mariya didn’t set out to write a memoir but accepted the calling once she discovered the power of women sharing their stories. She shares her writing journey and the ups and downs of her first literary birth. The act of sharing her voice and expressing herself led Mariya to confront the fear and conditioning she received growing up in Russia about using her voice. In rebelling against cultural expectations, such as...
2024-12-1656 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons157 The Longevity Formula: The Medicine of Aging, Ayurvedic Longevity, and Owning Your Power with Dr. Avanti Kumar-SinghIn this episode, I speak with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, an Ayurvedic integrated medicine practitioner and yoga therapist, about integrating Western medicine with Ayurveda, longevity switches, and owning your power.Healing comes from within. Dr. Avanti’s philosophy integrates the best of Western medicine with 5,000 years of Ayurvedic wisdom. Dr. Avanti’s upcoming book, the Longevity Formula, was inspired by the vibrant lives of her grandparents and sharing the longevity practices that have kept them healthy and in control of their well-being. She explains how important it is to live in harmony with nature and empower yourself with the...
2024-12-0957 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons155: Experiencing the Sacred: Finding the Mystical in Everday Life with Mirabai StarrIn this episode, I speak with author and inter-spiritual teacher Mirabai Starr about writing as a spiritual practice, the mysticism around us, and her evolving relationship with religion. Mirabai’s latest book, Ordinary Mysticism, describes how to feel more holy and present in everyday life. Her work speaks to people’s spiritual yearnings without religious hierarchies by translating mysticism for all. Mirabai and I share some of our most transcendental, mystical experiences, particularly with the Divine Mother. We explore the fascinating lives of the mystics St. Teresa of Ávila and Julian of Norwich and discuss how we can in...
2024-11-251h 06Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons154: Birthdays, Beginnings, and the Beauty of GratitudeIn this solo episode, I’m broadcasting from Mexico to speak about the nourishment of gratitude, birthday reflections, and contemplating duality. Birthdays are a wonderful time for reflection. With my birthday just past, I’ve been meditating on expecting delight. In this episode, I discuss the truly transcendent, transformative effects of being in gratitude for as long as you can. This birthday has also got me thinking about the blessing of being born on 11/11 and all I have birthed in the last year. As I prepare for my book to be released, I share how I’ve tried t...
2024-11-1829 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons153: The Light Work: Healing the Self and Healing the World with Jessica ZweigIn this episode, I speak with Jessica Zweig, an author and feminine business and branding coach, about building a business after burnout, her latest book, The Light Work, and the importance of healing.Through the dark, we find the light. Jessica shares the bumpy path that led her from depression and burnout to selling her business and writing her latest book, The Light Work. She introduces the Pleidians, the 12 chakras, and her process of spiritual awakening that began on a trip to Egypt. Today she coaches female entrepreneurs and leads her team in a deeply feminine way...
2024-11-1154 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons149: Redefining Darkness: Cultural Wisdom and Feminine Power with Dr. Gertrude LyonsIn this solo episode, Dr. Gertrude walks into the dark. She challenges common fears around the dark, explores the dark wisdom of the feminine, and honors the dark as a season of growth.As the nights grow longer in the Northern Hemisphere, Dr. Gertrude embraces the change in light. She explores how much of the Western world has come to vilify the dark and shroud the unknown as evil. She shares her personal journey with darkness and debunks outdated myths. Across cultures, these seasons are essential for accessing a different part of the self. Dr. G...
2024-10-1425 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons147: Reclaiming Desire: Kink, Healing, and Self-Exploration with Faith LauxIn this episode, I speak with Faith Laux, a somatic sex and relationship coach, about the taboo and misconceptions around kink, normalizing conversations about sexuality, and pleasure as a healing modality. Think you know what kink is? How about your erotic language? Faith beautifully defines the spectrum of kink, its powers to heal and powers to pleasure. We discuss the relationship between embracing kink and doing shadow work. She then shares the most foundational piece of having great sex. Consent, safety, and communication truly play an unnegotiable role in ecstatic experiences. Faith explains what good ki...
2024-09-301h 04Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons146: Balancing Career, Motherhood, and Values with Dr. Jessica LederhausenIn this episode, I speak with Dr. Jessica Lederhausen, a dentist and public health advocate, about how she is rewriting her mother and grandmother codes, embodying her values, and publishing her recent book, Oral. Jessica’s journey of mothering is distinctly different from the norm. She embraces being different from what’s expected of a “normal” mom and imparts the importance of maintaining personal values to her children. Even as a grandmother, she fully embodies the role of grandmother that works for her, which isn’t the same as the stereotypical spoiling-the-grandchildren one!Jessica shares how she nav...
2024-09-2356 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons144: Honoring Vastness: Whales, Bees, and the Process of BecomingIn this solo episode, I discuss the importance of collective connection, working through a project's intense phases, and the wisdom shared by whales and bees. Following up on last month’s solo episode about being in the process of becoming, I’m now in the last big push of my book project, deep in the editing and writing. I share what’s felt extra challenging during this final phase, and how these lessons can apply across our lives, especially when we are new at something or close to completing a project.I return to the subject...
2024-09-0934 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons143: Mothering Without A Child: New Paradigms for New Moms with Emma MieleIn this episode, I speak with Emma Miele, an ICF-certified coach and Founder of The Breathing Room LLC, about choosing to be a mother, egg-freezing, and grieving old life visions to embrace new ones. The Breathing Room is not only Emma’s coaching platform but also a reminder to give ourselves breathing room to be where we naturally are in the moment and to remain curious about why we think things should be a certain way. She is a true embodiment of living what she teaches!She shares how she is approaching the choice to be...
2024-09-0254 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsReplay - Using Writing as a Tool to Gain Clarity on Motherhood with Logan SteinerIn this special replay episode of Dr. Gertrude's most downloaded episode, Logan Steiner, a lawyer and a writer, shares 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. You'll also hear:How the death of Ben, Logan’s brother, changed her lifeExploring one’s own thoug...
2024-08-2655 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons142: Capturing Confidence: Meka Hemmons on Beauty, Power, and PurposeIn this episode, I speak with Meka Hemmons, one of my favorite portrait photographers, about her artistic journey, disrupting the beauty industry and living her purpose every day.Meka beautifully shares her life journey and the importance of learning from rock bottom moments when they come along. Following a long depression in her career, she was able to completely turn her path around by engaging with the hard questions about her life purpose that lay in her heart. These intuitive messages are now source material for an exciting upcoming digital course that she is creating. M...
2024-08-191h 01Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons141: Empowered Birthing: Evidence-Based Insights with Dr. Rebecca DeckerIn this episode, I speak with Rebecca Dekker, the Founder and CEO of Evidence Based Birth® (EBB), about her experiences of obstetric care and homebirth. You will learn how to navigate the obstetric system, advocate for yourself, and understand the implications of hospital policies on maternal health.After a disempowering birth experience, Rebecca sought answers to improve not only her future births but those of every woman. This research became the foundation for EBB. She shares the fascinating history of midwifery in the U.S. as well as the conscious decision to turn birthing into a business, e...
2024-08-1251 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons140: Embracing Disruption: Icelandic Insights with Dr. Gertrude LyonsComing to you live from Iceland! In this solo episode, I share what I’ve been learning from the whales, invite you into the harvest season with me, and open the doors to play. August is truly the season of harvest, and in this episode, I invite you to really step back and consider what you are harvesting, how it aligns with your visions of the year, and how you can take an honest inventory full of compassion. I share how the harvest season is unfolding in my life, which has brought me to Iceland, and what I’v...
2024-08-0538 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons138: Living Through This: Kristen McGuiness on Motherhood, Gun Violence, and Creative HealingIn this episode, Dr. Gertrude speaks with Kristen McGuiness, author of ‘Live Through This’ and founder of Rise Writers, about being an entrepreneur mom, being honest about the parenting experience, and working with transformational healing opportunities. While Kristen wasn’t always sure she wanted to be a mother, she knew she would never sacrifice her work or parenting life. Both can exist side by side! She shares her joy with having two “really short friends she loves taking care of.” As entrepreneurs, she and her husband are able to integrate their children into their lives much more than when t...
2024-07-221h 10Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons137: Fearless Foundry: Crafting Meaningful Feminist Futures with Madeline ReevesIn this episode, I’m delighted to speak with Madeline Reeves, a mother, community builder, and the CEO and Founder of Fearless Foundry. In our conversation, Madeline reflects on her journey to rewrite her mother codes and the importance of self-prioritization for individual and collective healing. In sharing about how she got to where she is today, Madeline speaks candidly about the painful experiences she’s largely kept hidden from her outward, professional persona. As she expands her definition of mothering, she’s more comfortable owing every part of her identity and challenging assumptions made at first glance...
2024-07-151h 05Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons136: Embracing the Power of Receiving: Dr. Gertrude’s JourneyIn this episode, Dr. Gertrude shares her journey of opening to receive and celebrating yourself. Many of the lessons came about through the birth of her book and the experience of receiving a lot of support from a community of meaningful female friendships.Receiving is an important facet of self-mothering and a space of self-nourishment that most women struggle with. Dr. Gertrude unpacks some of her own blocks for receiving love and support. Her impromptu decision to attend a celebration led by Clark Strand and Perdita Finn invited many unknowns, uncertainties, and opportunities for expansion. As she...
2024-07-0831 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons135: Breaking the Cycle: Nina Mongendre on Healing Inherited TraumaIn this episode, I’m delighted to be in conversation with Nina Mongendre. She is a coach and author of the Inner Child & Beyond Oracle Deck, which I personally love to work with. We discuss Nina’s unique experience of rewriting the mother code through her work with ancestral trauma and traumatic healing, how we can learn from our mothers, and mothering’s infinite capacity to teach.Nina’s mother codes are woven through the story of her upbringing. Raised in Hong Kong, meeting Mother Theresa at 3 years old, living in France then the U.S., the geograph...
2024-07-0153 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons134: From Silence to Strength: The Power Your Story with Jane ClarkIn this episode, I’m honored to speak with Jane Clark. She is the author of ‘Story Carrier,’ a memoir that captures her experience of intentionally rewriting her mother code. We discuss how stories are a vehicle to enlightenment, healing, and transformation, the importance of women using their voices, and a powerful reframe for generational trauma. Jane began the mother code journey after her first baby was born. Wanting to be a different kind of mother than her own, she knew she had to understand the layers of the mother code in her lineage to move past them. S...
2024-06-241h 00Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons133: From Grief to Action: Surviving Gun Violence with Pastor Brenda K. MitchellIn this episode, I’m honored to speak with Pastor Brenda K. Mitchel. She is a Fellow with Everytown Survivor Network, Co-Chapter Lead with Moms Demand Action, Founder of Purpose Over Pain, and an ordained minister. Brenda shares her story of losing her son Kevin to gun violence and how that changed her life and her family forever. Brenda’s work and focus shifted to helping her community through advocating for trauma-informed care and making resources available to move families and communities towards wholeness, utilizing the tools of mindfulness and meditation in the healing process. We speak about...
2024-06-1754 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons132: Embracing the Journey of Rewriting the Mother CodeI’m back! And so happy to be back. Lately, I’ve been inching closer to my book deadline while simultaneously processing the new ways I’ve been rewriting the mother code over the last six months. This most recent “trimester” of book writing has inspired a lot of change not only in my writing process but myself. I share how the transformation process coincides with all aspects of myself: the academic, the personal, the spiritual. Learning to alchemize these while working and growing new sides of myself, like my shamanic side, has been illuminating.I go into some of...
2024-06-1020 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsWelcome to Rewrite the Mother CodeMothering isn't just a role—it's an energy, a transformative experience that transcends traditional definitions. Whether as a noun, a verb, or a profound force, mothering is accessible to everyone who embraces it. Dr. Gertrude Lyons' groundbreaking work celebrates this essence, providing the tools and support to lead more authentic, joyful, and fulfilling lives - whether you’re seeking greater intimacy, more job satisfaction, or something else, you’re in the right place. Dive into this revolution with the Rewrite the Mother Code podcast and awaken the mothering spirit within you. On Rewrite the Mother Code, Dr. Gertrud...
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Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons131: Working Moms Create Balance with Nelly AlbaDr. Gertrude talks with Working Mom Balanced Podcast Host Nelly Alba about creating the life you want as a mother. As an ambitious, career-oriented person, Nelly found the typical work-life balance advice ineffective and negative. After suffering a breakdown living according to what moms “should do,” she consciously decided to live differently than the blogs suggested. She began her business of blogging, podcasting, and mentoring other working moms while also raising two children and being the director of a non-profit organization. Nelly and Dr. Gertrude discuss the importance of self-awareness and self-discovery before making huge life c...
2023-12-2654 min
Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons130: Celebrating the Darkness of Winter SolsticeThis special solo episode with Dr. Gertrude welcomes the upcoming winter solstice. Instead of fearing or avoiding the darker months ahead, Dr. Gertrude shares ways to embrace, learn from, and even look forward to this darker part of the year. Dr. Gertrude examines the solstice's inherent feminine power. Just as the womb nurtures, so do the dark months. These metaphors add layers of meaning to the winter as a time of deep introspection and an understanding that the lyrical mystery of the darkness is simple to embrace. The wisdom of the dark goddess is present ac...
2023-12-1943 min
Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons129: Transitioning into the Fourth Trimester with Elizabeth TuazonDr. Gertrude welcomes back Elizabeth Tuazon for another coaching interview as Elizabeth reaches the three months of life milestone with her baby, Lyla Rose. As Lyla grows from newborn to infant, Elizabeth shares her process of marking this important transition with a ritual of her own making. The ritual ceremony unfolded organically one new moon weekend among family and included speeches, visualizations, intentions, a bonfire, and an impactful tarot reading. As her baby grows, Elizabeth realizes there are many transitions in her life unfolding at once. Now that she’s working again part time, she cons...
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Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons128: The Reality of Human Trafficking with Alexandra FordDr. Gertrude speaks with Alexandra Ford, a former trafficking victim turned activist, who after 10 years of personal hardships, recognized her experiences were actually human trafficking.Alexandra tells Dr. Gertrude about the importance of understanding human trafficking whether or not you have children. Hollywood has muddled the public perception of what human trafficking actually is and most people think it is only some version of Taken. When it comes to teaching children about consent and trafficking, the work begins early but maybe not as you’d expect. Alexandra advises that a wider understanding and normalization of con...
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Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons127: Ann-Preston Bosher on Pediatric Physical Therapy & Trauma CareThe work of Ann-Preston Bosher is three-fold: she’s a pediatric physical therapist, medical advocate, and an emergence coach. On top of her practice as a physical therapist, Ann-Preston is uniquely skilled in helping families identity and process trauma. She also strives to transform the medical profession from the inside by advocating for emotional intelligence in the profession and coaches individual clients in her business, Hyphenate Coaching.In this episode, Ann-Preston shares her journey from working as a pediatric physical therapist inside family’s homes to realizing that in order to gain a deeper ability to help her...
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Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons124: Navigating Separation Pain & Family Dynamics with Elizabeth TurazonNew motherhood brings countless first encounters, giving joy, as well as pain, new meaning. Dr. Gertrude talks with new mom, Elizabeth Turazon, about her experience of separation pain, traveling with a baby, and how to include extended family on the journey. Dr. Gertrude checks in with Elizabeth Turazon about what’s new in her motherhood journey as she celebrates the 10-week postpartum milestone. A new child brings many firsts to move through as parents and as individuals, and this conversation untangles some of these challenges while also highlighting the joys present along the way, and the importance of...
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Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons121: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Divine Feminine: Insights from Perdita Finn and Dr. GertrudePerdita Finn is the co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of the non-denominational international fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary.𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬Perdita Finn and Dr. Gertrude discuss the power of the unseen world and the importance of reconnecting with the Divine Feminine.They share personal experiences and anecdotes about the transformative impact of mothering, not only in traditional maternal roles but also through ancestral connections.Perdita emphasizes the significance of collaborating with the dead and the wisdom they can offer, encouraging us to explore...
2023-10-3057 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsTaking Back Control of Your Health with Kelley NemiroHaving 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...
2023-01-3154 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsA Holistic Approach for Whole Body Behavioral Change and Optimal Health with Tamar SamuelsTamar 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 fl...
2023-01-1748 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsHeal Wounds of the Feminine & Reclaim Your Sovereignty with Jessica FalconIn 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...
2023-01-0346 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsEmbracing the Unknown with Julie RyanIn 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 be...
2022-12-2054 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsSetting Intentions for the HolidaysIn 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 I...
2022-12-0617 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsStop Apologizing for Being Woo-WooIn 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 abo...
2022-11-2223 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsDevotion to Motherhood While Desiring Career Success with Lindsay RoselleLindsay 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 ex...
2022-11-0857 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsEvent Planning: Handling The Stress, Pressure Points & Unexpected with Ali PhillipsAli 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...
2022-10-2547 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsCaring For Ourselves is Our ResponsibilityIn 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 R...
2022-10-1122 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsThe Beauty of Ecstatic Birth And Ecstatic Life with Binnie DansbyBinnie 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 h...
2022-09-2756 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsThriving in Motherhood: More Than Just Surviving with Jessica JacksonJessica 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...
2022-09-1342 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsThe Shameless Mom: Owning Your Identity with Sara DeanSara 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 a...
2022-08-3050 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsNurturing Your Inner ChildIn 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 chi...
2022-08-1622 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsSpirit Babies, Past Lives and Universal Intelligence with Julie RyanPsychic 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 Messag...
2022-07-261h 02Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsTolerating Discomfort in the Interest of the Growth with Jessica HigginsDr. 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 a...
2022-07-1255 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsImproving Gender Equality at Home with Kate ManginoKate 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 Ka...
2022-06-2148 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsWhole Brain Living with Dr. Jill Bolte TaylorToday 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 f...
2022-06-061h 08Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsMay: The Month of the Divine FeminineToday, 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...
2022-05-2423 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsWhere Religion & Mysticism CollideIn 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 ...
2022-05-0222 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsAre You Mother Curious? with Helena ShannonHelena 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. Gertru...
2022-04-1855 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsTending to Yourself Through TransitionsWe 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 yourse...
2022-04-0523 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsStepmothering: Am I Cut Out For This? with Jamie ScrimgeourMothering 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...
2022-03-2142 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsThe Feminine Creative with Anna LovindToday 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...
2022-03-0752 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsEmbracing Your Relationship’s Flow with Rich LyonsRelationships 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 f...
2022-02-2135 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsWhy Pleasure is Considered The Enemy of ProductivityToday 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. T...
2022-02-0723 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsThis is Your Sign to Take a BreakIn 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 c...
2022-01-2428 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsDry January: Bringing Consciousness to ConsumptionIn 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 ye...
2022-01-1032 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsStill Processing 2020? Reflect & Reimagine for 2022In 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. T...
2021-12-2031 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsReturn of The Wise Woman: Menopause, Paradigm Shift + Spirit GuidesIn 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...
2021-12-0626 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsMenopause: Alchemy, Power + The Age of WisdomIn 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-bust...
2021-11-2225 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsMother of the Bride: Conscious or Momzilla? With Dr. Gertrude & Morgan LyonsIn 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...
2021-08-3025 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsThe Next Level of GreatnessIn 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...
2021-08-1623 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsLiving In The Now: A Live Coaching Session with Dr. Gertrude & Dr. KatyHave 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 al...
2021-07-2638 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsLearning to Appreciate Feedback and Tough ConversationsIn today’s solo episode, Dr. Gertrude brings a new perspective to giving and receiving feedback. No one is immune to it and oftentimes, most are not a fan of it. If getting feedback from others stirs fear, discomfort, or defensive energy within you, you are not alone. Come sit with Dr. Gertrude in this episode, and allow her to expand your relationship with this part of the human experience. She will show you how to reframe mistaken beliefs in a way that leads you to a deep appreciation for this unavoidable part of life. Today on Mot...
2021-06-2126 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsA Reflection: Learning to Lead with Feminine ValuesIn today’s solo episode, Dr. Gertrude reflects on her experience this year with leading the 2021 Woman’s Essential Experience event. It is not surprising that the world tends to overvalue the masculine energy but that does not mean you have to as well. Dr. Gertrude shares moving reflections about her personal journey and the many ways she is still learning to lead with feminine values and achieve harmony in both her personal and professional spheres. This is yet another way you can learn to rewrite your mother code so come co-voyage with Dr. Gertrude and make some changes toda...
2021-05-3138 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsThe Newlyweds: Honoring the Celebration with The McCann’sIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by newlyweds, Helena and Conor McCann. Tune in for a beautiful conversation held just two weeks after their wedding day. Helena and Connor discuss their journey with personal growth work, the importance of maintaining an identity outside of the couple, and how they remained present on their big day. They also share how excited they are to be joining an advanced couples group led by Dr. Gertrude and her husband, Rich with the Wright Foundation but, they started here and with couples coaching with Dr. Gertrude. You may want to grab a...
2021-05-1054 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsA Story of Trust: A Live Coaching Call with Dr. Gertrude + MeganIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude takes you behind the scenes of her practice, inviting you in on a live coaching session. Listen to how she finds the common thread of self-trust in the pain, challenges, and vulnerability of Megan. They discuss the yearning for approval, the powerful realizations that have emerged from 250 days of sobriety, and more. This is an episode that will touch your heart and marvel at the strength and resiliency Megan has found in a dedicated practice of self-trust. Today on Mot(HER): How to identify and strengthen trust in self Breaking down...
2021-05-0336 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsThe Vulnerabilities of New Motherhood | A Live Coaching Session with Dr. Gertrude + NatalieIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude takes you behind the scenes of her coaching practice, inviting you in on a live coaching session. Natalie is a new mother of a 5-month-old baby boy and shares the vulnerabilities, questions, and opportunities of personal growth that have emerged during this new season of life. Whether you are pregnant, in the waves of postpartum, or someone looking to gain insight around how to be more assertive with your needs and desires, this episode will deeply resonate. Today on mot(HER):The vulnerabilities that emerged with Natalie’s journey into mothe...
2021-04-0555 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsAgainst All Odds | How to Create a Marriage That Heals Generations with Dr. Gertrude and Rich LyonsIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by her husband, Rich Lyons. They discuss what drew them to one another consciously and subconsciously, and share the ins and outs about what has served as a powerful foundation for their marriage. This conversation is inspirational, healing, vulnerable and what every soul, married or not, needs to hear. Here’s a hint, the movies do not depict what marriage really is and your parent’s dysfunctional marriage does not have to dictate the outcome of yours. Dr. Gertrude and Rich are the remedy for any of your false notions around partne...
2021-03-2235 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsMothering Yourself Through The Creation of VisionIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude recorded a powerful solo for you overflowing with wisdom around vision. Oftentimes, people set goals but forget about the importance of a vision and action so they are left floating in a sea of unfulfillment. She speaks to the value of vision when mothering yourself and the different areas of life that benefit from this practice coupled with action. If you are ready to create the life of your dreams, hit play and come journey with Dr. Gertrude. Today on mot(HER):The key differences between visions, goals, and actions How to...
2021-03-1526 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsRedefining Your Vision of Self | A Live Coaching Session with Dr. Gertrude + KelliIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude takes you behind the scenes of her practice, inviting you in on a live coaching session. Listen to how she guides Kelli through a beautiful, healing conversation with the spirit of her Mom, who passed away last year, followed by their exploration down a path of massive realizations and reprogramming. This is an episode that will have you crying, smiling, and cheering Kelli on every step of the way. Today on mot(HER):How to individuate and differentiate from our primary caregivers Listen to the way Dr. Gertrude guides Kelli thro...
2021-03-081h 00Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsAll Change Starts With a Ripple | A Tribute to Women’s History MonthIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude shares a call to action for women as we enter Women’s History Month and expresses how no change is too small. She reminds the world that any wave starts with a ripple and every woman has the opportunity to make a powerful impact. In closing, she offers a beautiful tribute for impactful women in history such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Audre Lorde and more! Today on Rewrite the Mother Code:What’s possible when women live their lives fully Dr. Gertrude’s thoughts on 2021 International Women’s Day campaign, #choosetochal...
2021-03-0431 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsA Behind the Scenes Look Into Changing Your Life with Dr. GertrudeBehind every creation is a story and in today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude shares the inspiration behind her Rewrite the Mother Code Mastermind. She shares about the personal transformation she experienced, leading to the creation of this life-changing online container for women. She explains what to expect once you are enrolled and more! Today on Rewrite the Mother Code The personal experiences that inspired Dr. Gertrude to create the Rewrite the Mother Code MastermindWhat to expect as a participant in Dr. Gertrude’s MastermindThe transformational power found in women sharing their pain points How to form, practic...
2021-02-2532 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsMothering Your Inner Child | A Live Coaching Session with Dr. GertrudeIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude takes you behind the scenes of her practice, inviting you in on a live coaching session. Listen to how she guides Nora to step into her new paradigm of feelings, how to mother her inner child, and release control in all areas of her life. Dr. Gertrude guides Nora through a beautiful and healing inner child meditation so before you hit play, settle into a comfortable spot and make the voyage with them. Today on Rewrite the Mother Code: Healing trauma from grief to breakupHow to rewrite the paradigm of “should...
2021-02-1156 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsHow to Break Free From Childhood, Cultural and Cosmic CodesIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude breaks down the three code types that make up the “mother code”. She provides insight, guidance, and ways to free yourself from these so you can capitalize on the transformational opportunities life brings. Today on Rewrite the Mother Code: Explore childhood, cultural and cosmic codes relative to the Mother code Discover why mothering yourself is most important How the cultural definition of mothering is limiting An insider's look at Dr. Gertrude’s upcoming Mastermind for 2021Connect with Dr. Gertrude:Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons Register for Dr. Gertrude’s March...
2021-01-2120 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsHonoring Your Feelings | A Live Coaching Call with Dr. GertrudeIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude takes us behind the scenes of her practice and invites us in on a live coaching session. Listen to how she encourages Jessica to honor her feelings, reframe her limiting beliefs and prepare for the next COVID shutdown. The feelings Jessica brings are relatable to many and Dr. Gertrude’s wisdom is something we can all benefit from. Today on Rewrite The Mother Code:Listen in on a live coaching session with Dr. Gertrude and her client Learn how to reframe your limiting beliefsWays to reflect on 2020 and prepare for what i...
2020-12-1039 minRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude LyonsAwakening to Your Unconscious BeliefsToday, Dr. Gertrude shares some of her personal fears she had around mothering, and the impact rewriting those beliefs had on her. She unpacks the three common themes that she found in her research when it comes to motherhood, and how uncovering these beliefs can redefine the trajectory of your life.Today on Rewrite The Mother Code:Three areas to address within the broken mother codeBeing in choice versus being reactionaryIdentifying your wired in beliefs from childhoodThe fears Dr. Gertrude faced & rewrote for herself3 common themes around motherhood from Dr. Gertrude’s researchConnect wi...
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