Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

Known for its many benefits, meditation has been an effective practice to improve one’s mind, body and spirit. Since meditation can foster a sense of inner calm, balance, and contentment in life, many people use it as a preventative measure for overall well being. Join us in today’s episode as we learn more about refocusing your mind and finding your purpose in life with davidji – a mind, body, he...

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 un...

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 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...

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....

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 ca...

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 confiden...

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 behavio...

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 rewire...

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...

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 meaningful Practices to nourish ourselves and others What it looks like to set an intention for yourself and the holidays Looking into the...

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 are Concr...

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 moth...

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...

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 caring Nurturing as a right-brain aspect of who we are Ways to ignite and engage our caring nature...

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 foc...

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 pr...

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/heal...

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 code Dr. Gertrude's experience working with her inner child Utilize c...

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 se...

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. H...

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 chang...

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...

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 th...

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 si...