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Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

Dr. Gertrude Lyons

Mothering 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

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199: The Reclamation Era: Writing, Motherhood, and...

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2025/10/20

In this episode, I sit down with the wonderfully multifaceted Stephanie Sprenger—a writer, podcaster, producer of live storytelling and comedy shows, and single mom to two teenage girls. Stephanie shares her journey from being an early childhood music therapist to reclaiming her identity as a writer, a path that led her to create vibrant communities for women to find and share their voices.Our conversation dives deep into the power of storytelling as a form of self-mothering and community-building

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198: Spoil Your Baby: Debunking Myths and Healing...

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2025/10/13

In 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

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197: Birthing a Sanctuary: Intuition, Self-Mothering,...

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2025/10/06

In 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

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196: The Selfish Year: How Putting Yourself First Can...

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2025/09/29

In this powerful episode, I am joined by Valerie Jones, author of The Selfish Year, host of The Selfish Woman podcast, and founder of The Selfish Woman Movement. Valerie shares her incredible journey from being a chronic people-pleaser, conditioned to be the "good girl," through two difficult marriages that ultimately led her to a profound breaking point. In a radical act of self-preservation, she embarked on a year-long experiment to be selfish—a decision that changed everything.Our conversation is

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195: The Golden Thread of Motherhood: Lessons from a...

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2025/09/22

Episode Title Options:Should We Listen to Our Mothers? A Legacy of Love and Strength with Jackie TantilloThe Golden Thread of Motherhood: Lessons from a Large Family with Jackie TantilloRewriting the Mother Code Through Communication and Forgiveness with Jackie TantilloGrowing Up with Seven Siblings: A Story of Family, Creativity, and Connection with Jackie TantilloIn this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Jackie Tantillo, the host and executive producer of the award-winning

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194: From Scarcity to Self-Love: Linda Brand's...

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2025/09/15

In 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

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193: Healing the Mother Wound: Transformation and...

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2025/09/09

In this episode, I sit down with Tracy Ftacek - serial entrepreneur, manifestation coach, and host of Manifest + Chill - to explore what it really means to release perfectionism, let go of hustle culture, and step into a life of joy, ease, and alignment.Tracy shares her powerful story of growing up in Alaska, building businesses in the beauty industry, selling her company, and navigating the disorienting question of identity that followed. She takes us inside her journey of discovering meditation,

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192: Whole-Person Healing: Dr. Mary Ella Wood on...

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2025/09/01

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mary Ella Wood, physician, medical director, and new mother, to explore her path from general surgery to integrative medicine, and how her personal journey of motherhood has deepened her approach to healing.As the Medical Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern, Dr. Wood blends evidence-based functional and holistic practices - nutrition, herbal medicine, yoga, Ayurveda, and mind-body medicine - into patient care. She shares how her

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191: Building, Breaking, and Becoming: Lessons from...

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2025/08/25

In 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,

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190: Rewriting Weight Loss Culture for Moms with...

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2025/08/18

In 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

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189: Building a Fertile Business: Motherhood,...

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2025/08/04

In 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

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188: The Unveiling: Dr. Gertrude Lyons on Her Book...

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2025/07/22

Episode 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

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187: Law, Leadership, and Late Motherhood: A...

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2025/07/14

In 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

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186: Hiring, Boundaries, and Redefining Leadership...

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2025/07/08

In 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

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185: Claiming the Mic: Sonali Fiske on Creative...

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2025/06/30

In 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

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184: Beyond the Launch: A Reflection on Birthing a...

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2025/06/23

In 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

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183: What Our Children Teach Us: Gregg Stewart on...

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2025/06/16

In 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

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182: Writing as Witnessing: Jen Pastiloff on Her New...

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2025/06/09

In 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

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181: The Art of Being Human: Jen Pastiloff on...

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2025/06/02

In 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

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180: From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Rewriting the...

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2025/05/30

In 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

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