Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

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...

In today’s solo episode, Dr. Gertrude provides a beautiful perspective through her artful exploration of metaphor. The phrase, “the world is your oyster” is one most of us are familiar with but have you ever stopped to unpack the true meaning of this phrase? Whether you have or not, Dr. Gertrude provides a fresh perspective with this episode that will leave you questioning so much. Come journey oy...

In today’s solo episode, Dr. Gertrude addresses what is on most people’s minds right now - the new normal and the post-pandemic anxiety that often follows. Dr. Gertrude always has a way with words and today is no exception. She will leave you feeling prepared, seen, held, and empowered as you begin to navigate your reentry into society, work, relationships, and more.   Today on Mot(HER):...

In 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 w...

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude welcomes Nora Shepard back to the show in honor of Pride Month. Nora speaks to how she has mothered herself throughout her bisexual journey, grapples with a sense of belonging in both the Queer and straight community, and honors her authentic self on a daily basis. Nora’s story is one of pride, inspiration, and hope guaranteed to leave your vision of the world expa...

In today’s solo episode, Dr. Gertrude speaks to how to embrace all emotions during life transitions. As the world starts to “return to normal”, there is bound to be anxiety, grief, and fear that surfaces but know that you are not alone. Dr. Gertrude speaks to her personal fears, intentions, and hope for this next season of life amidst a great deal of transition. Her daughter is moving across the c...

In 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...

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by the inspiring Michele Katz. Michele is a trademark lawyer running her own law firm, the founder of Plus One Adoption Foundation, a mother of four children and an instant friend to all who cross her path. In this conversation they discuss Michele’s beautiful journey of building her blended family, ways to mother yourself, and how she is helping support,...

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by Lindsey Dulian. Lindsey shares her inspirational story of the way she has embarked on a journey of mothering herself following the loss of her mother. Regardless of the season of life, you find yourself in, you will walk away from this conversation with a newfound sense of comfort, inspiration, and reassurance. The truth is, we all have an inner-child...

In 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 ad...

In 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 an...

In today’s solo episode, Dr. Gertrude speaks to the challenge so many face when it comes to self-care - it feels stressful. If you have felt overwhelmed by or unworthy of mothering yourself, if you feel like there are not enough hours in the day to carve time out for yourself then this was recorded just for you. This gets to feel different, hit play as Dr. Gertrude guides you to a new way.  T...

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude shares a beautiful conversation between her and her daughters, Morgan and Hannah. You will feel like a fly on the wall as you listen to the reflections, insight, and truths both Morgan and Hannah share about their upbringing. They discuss how it felt to have a working mom, what they wish was different, and how all of those moments helped them become the remarkable...

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude speaks to the common life transitions people experience in their 20s and 30s. She shares what she knows now, what she wished she knew then and wisdom to support you wherever you are on the continuum of life. From college, to moving cities, new and ending relationships, marriage, children and more. Dr. Gertrude has a way of both inspiring your vision and calming you...

In 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...

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude challenges something that has become far too ‘normal’ to stay silent about. The epidemic of violence against women in our world. Safety is not equal and she speaks to three of the most recent violent acts against women around the world. Through this sobering solo, she gives a voice to those feeling at a complete loss for words.   Today on mot(HER) : &nbsp...

In 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 marriag...

In 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 read...

As women, we are in a state of collectively healing the feminine. We all have our own mother codes, whether we know it or not, instilled into us from our childhood, our culture, and from the cosmic definition that to be a mother means to have children. Transformation looks different on everyone, but the weaving patterns of our engrained mother codes and the desire to fully become and express ourse...

In 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 cheeri...

In 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...

Behind 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 experi...

In today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by Zuri Thomson. Zuri has a passion for helping empower communities by feeding those in need. She is the founder of The Doula Part which is an organization that provides project management and organizational consulting services to help bring about change in communities. During this conversation, they explore the dire need for a shift in consciousness in t...

In 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 comfortabl...

In today’s solo episode, Dr. Gertrude explores the topic of love. She provides wisdom and guidance for relationships, discusses the love myths we are programmed with, normalizing arguments and emotional expression, and more. An episode on love in February wouldn’t be complete without a fresh perspective on Valentine’s Day, so whether you are in a relationship or single - this episode holds wisdom...