Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

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Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons episodes

September 28245: Reclaiming Womb Wisdom: Deborah Stanley on Feminine Power and Healing
In this episode, I speak with Deborah Stanley, founder of Deva Pathways, about her deeply personal journey of reconnecting with the womb, feminine wisdom, and the cyclical nature of women’s lives. Deborah shares how years of spiritual exploration, travel, motherhood, living off-grid, and eventually moving through perimenopause led her toward a deeper understanding of the womb as a source of embodied wisdom and feminine power.
Deborah opens up about the ways women can become disconnected from their bodies through cultural conditioning, shame, and inherited patterns. We explore the different archetypes and energetic qualities she associates with the womb, the relationship between the menstrual cycle and the seasons, and the importance of recognizing ourselves as cyclical beings. Deborah also shares how tracing the stories and experiences of mothers, grandmothers, and previous generations can illuminate patterns that continue to shape our lives.
We delve into motherhood, birth, attachment, intuition, and the pressure to find the “right” way to mother. Deborah reflects on raising her children in an off-grid woodland community, the importance of having a village around mothers, and the freedom that comes from giving ourselves permission to get things wrong. Together, we explore how reconnecting with our womb wisdom can help women trust their intuition, reclaim forgotten rites of passage, and create new patterns for the generations that follow.
You’ll also hear about:
(02:28) Deborah’s spiritual journey, travel, and the experiences that led her toward womb awakening
(04:21) Living off-grid, birthing her children, and discovering the wisdom of living in rhythm with the seasons
(05:40) Her five-year apprenticeship in womb awakening and the emergence of a deeper feminine power
(06:07) Perimenopause as an initiation and the process of recognizing where she had been putting others’ needs before her own
(07:12) Reconnecting with the womb as a source of creation, power, and feminine wisdom
(08:17) Exploring womb stories and generational patterns through mothers, grandmothers, and the women who came before us
(11:55) The ways women have become disconnected from their bodies and the deeper implications of patriarchal conditioning
(16:17) The feminine archetypes, initiation portals, and different forms of feminine power
(20:53) Breaking out of the “hamster wheel” of constant doing and learning to listen to the body’s natural rhythms
(23:57) The womb as a gateway and the deep stories carried within our bodies from the beginning of life
(26:59) How womb and lineage stories can influence belonging, safety, love, and our sense of being wanted
(35:56) Deborah’s experience of motherhood, living off-grid, and creating a different relationship with nature and community
(38:59) Early attachment, being carried, and how Deborah’s own childhood experiences shaped her approach to motherhood
(42:00) The importance of community and having other women around mothers to provide support and wisdom
(44:54) Letting go of the pressure to get motherhood “right” and giving ourselves permission to make mistakes
(50:56) Reclaiming menstrual blood, honoring the menstrual cycle, and reconnecting with feminine bodily wisdom
(54:02) Reclaiming rites of passage and bringing forgotten feminine wisdom into the lives of future generations

Don't miss Deborah’s powerful perspective on reconnecting with the womb, reclaiming feminine wisdom, and trusting the intuitive knowledge that has always been within us!
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1 hr 8 min
September 21244: Rewriting the Fertility Code: Intuition, Healing & Motherhood with Aumatma Simmons
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Aumatma Simmons, founder of the Holistic Fertility Institute, about the deeply personal and professional journey that led her to a holistic approach to fertility. Aumatma shares how her early exposure to meditation and spirituality shaped her understanding of health, eventually leading her away from a traditional pre-med path and toward naturopathic medicine and the integration of mind, body, and spirit.
Aumatma opens up about how her own relationship, intuition, and desire to become a mother became the catalyst for her fertility work. Her personal questions led her to challenge some of the messages women receive about fertility and to explore the ways physiology, emotional experiences, trauma, beliefs, and intuition can intersect throughout the fertility journey. She shares how working with clients revealed patterns that helped shape her approach and why she believes fertility care can involve much more than simply pursuing a positive pregnancy test.
We delve into the cultural messages women receive about their bodies and fertility, including the expectation that conception should happen easily and the tendency to place the responsibility for fertility challenges primarily on women. Aumatma discusses the emotional impact of repeated disappointment, the importance of addressing trauma and belief systems, and the process of creating new messages for the body. We also explore how the idea of fertility can extend beyond conception, into leadership, creativity, business, and everything we seek to bring into the world.
You’ll also hear about:
(06:25) How meditation and spirituality shaped Aumatma’s approach to medicine
(07:59) The moment she discovered naturopathic medicine and knew she had found her path
(09:34) How her own intuition and desire for motherhood led her into fertility work
(12:04) The patterns Aumatma began noticing while working with people experiencing infertility
(15:30) Why fertility cannot always be understood through physiology alone
(20:08) The messages women receive about their bodies and the expectations surrounding conception
(23:18) Reframing the belief that the body is failing when conception doesn't happen as expected
(25:29) Releasing accumulated trauma, shifting what is happening in the body, and finding surrender
(30:29) Aumatma’s mind-body approach to peeling back layers of trauma
(35:42) Dr. Gertrude’s own fertility journey and the generational beliefs that surfaced through it
(47:22) The belief that fertility challenges are primarily the woman’s responsibility
(53:43) How Aumatma’s own experiences shifted the way she wanted to show up in motherhood
(55:37) Healing generational patterns and creating change that can extend beyond ourselves
(58:03) Madre Fertility and understanding potential root causes of fertility struggles
(59:44) Aumatma’s book, Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About Baby Making
(01:00:55) The idea of the “fertile leader” and how fertility concepts can apply to leadership and creation

Don't miss Aumatma's inspiring perspective on fertility as a journey of self-discovery, healing, and creating fertile ground for what we want to bring into the world!
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1 hr 11 min
September 14243: The Gift of Being Witnessed: Motherhood, Grandmotherhood & Self-Compassion
In this episode, I reflect on a recent weekend spent with my daughter Morgan, her close friends, and their spouses at our home in Ireland to celebrate her 30th birthday. What began as a birthday gathering unexpectedly became a mini retreat for me, bringing together women and couples standing at very different thresholds of motherhood, partnership, and family life.
Watching a young mother care for her nine-and-a-half-month-old brought me face-to-face with memories of my own motherhood — including the parts I had forgotten, the overwhelm I remembered, and the old questions about whether I had been enough. As I witnessed her navigating the daily realities of new motherhood, I realized how easily we can see the beauty, thoughtfulness, love, and care in another mother while being unable to recognize those same qualities in ourselves.
We explore the power of witnessing rather than fixing, correcting, or offering advice. As I prepare to become a grandmother, I share how this experience helped me imagine a different role — one rooted not in expertise, but in seeing the mother and reflecting back what she may not yet be able to see for herself. In doing so, I also discovered an opportunity to offer that same compassion to the younger mother I once was.
You’ll also hear about:
(02:15) Celebrating Morgan’s 30th birthday and the unexpected layers of motherhood it brought forward
(03:15) The different thresholds of motherhood and partnership represented during the weekend
(06:21) Feeling unexpectedly inadequate while watching a new mother care for her baby
(08:42) Why motherhood memories often preserve major milestones while losing the thousands of ordinary acts of tending
(09:18) The old wounds and questions about whether we were present enough or did motherhood “right”
(13:59) Seeing a young mother’s thoughtfulness, love, and discernment from the outside
(15:14) Choosing curiosity over judgment when witnessing another mother’s choices
(17:38) Why mothers are so hungry to be seen and why motherhood is such a vulnerable experience
(19:17) The cultural expectations that leave mothers constantly wondering, “Am I doing this right?”
(23:48) The connection between grandmotherhood and finally mothering the mother we once were
(25:42) Who is holding up the mirror for you, and whose face might change if you held one up for her?
(28:39) How being stirred up by what we see in others can become an invitation to curiosity, growth, and self-discovery

Don't miss this deeply personal reflection on motherhood, grandmotherhood, self-compassion, and the transformative power of truly witnessing one another!
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32 min
September 07242: Rewriting the Confidence Code: Leading Without Changing Who You Are
In this episode, I speak with Jennifer Marcou, international leadership coach, author, mother of three, and former Microsoft and American Express executive, about what it means to lead with confidence without changing who you are. Jennifer shares her journey from a career in corporate leadership to coaching introverts and ultimately writing her first book, Lead with Quiet Confidence.
Jennifer and I explore the often-misunderstood experience of introversion and the ways that workplace culture can favor extroverted behaviors. We talk about how introverts can learn new behaviors without becoming someone they are not, and how small, intentional actions can build confidence over time.
We also connect these ideas to motherhood, exploring the pressure women experience to follow inherited expectations about how they “should” mother. Jennifer shares how trusting your own wisdom, quieting the critical voices, and becoming clear about your own values can help you make decisions that feel authentic to you.
You’ll also hear about:
(01:56) Jennifer’s journey from corporate leadership to coaching introverts and writing her first book
(06:00) Why introverts can feel underestimated in the workplace
(13:59) Understanding introversion, extroversion, and the difference between shyness and social energy
(21:58) How introverts can practice speaking up without changing who they are
(30:33) Building confidence through small, intentional steps
(34:00) Motherhood, self-trust, and finding your own way of parenting
(36:03) Quieting the inner critic and listening to your “wisdom within”
(38:07) Making values-based decisions as a mother and a leader
(42:57) The three-part “Lead with Quiet Confidence” bridge: awareness, confidence, and action
(44:16) Why women and introverted women in particular need to make their accomplishments visible

Don't miss Jennifer's inspiring perspective on embracing introversion, trusting your own wisdom, and building confidence without becoming someone you're not!
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59 min
August 24241: Rewriting Legacy: Laurette Rondenet on Family Business, Motherhood, and Authentic Leadership
In this episode, I’m joined by Laurette Rondenet, CEO of Edlong, host of Owning Your Legacy, and a mother of five, for a deeply moving conversation about what it truly means to lead with authenticity. Laurette shares the remarkable journey of becoming the unexpected leader of her family’s business and how embracing both strength and vulnerability transformed the company’s culture.
Together, we explore the unique challenges of balancing motherhood with executive leadership, navigating grief while raising young children, and making the heartbreaking decisions that sometimes accompany leading with integrity. Laurette reflects on the lessons she inherited from both of her parents, revealing how freedom, trust, and values became the foundation of her own leadership philosophy.
We also dive into the concept of authentic belonging, creating environments where people feel genuinely seen, heard, and empowered. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that our greatest legacy isn’t what we build, but how we make others feel along the way.
You’ll also hear about:
(06:30) Growing up as the youngest of seven and finding her own path
(11:35) Saving the family business during its biggest financial crisis
(16:00) Motherhood, leadership, and learning to ask for help
(19:30) Grief, resilience, and leading through profound personal loss
(39:20) The family values exercise that led to “Authentic Belonging”
(49:00) Why every emotion has wisdom—and how curiosity changes everything

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about legacy, courageous leadership, and the transformative power of authentic belonging.
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1 hr 10 min
August 17240: The Soul Unlocked: Bose Giwa on Remembering Who You Truly Are
In this episode, I speak with Bose Giwa, intuitive guide and founder of The Soul Unlocked, about the lifelong journey of reconnecting with our inner knowing and learning to trust ourselves through life’s greatest transitions. From an early age, Bose sensed an intuitive wisdom that guided her decisions, yet it took years of questioning, grief, and profound personal transformation to fully embrace it as her life’s work.
Bose shares the beautiful story of our serendipitous meeting at the Glastonbury Goddess Conference before taking us through her remarkable path, from growing up in a loving Nigerian family and challenging cultural expectations to discovering that her greatest teacher was never a guru, but her own intuition. Her reflections invite us to become curious about the stories we inherit and the beliefs we choose to keep.
We also explore the devastating losses of her father, close friend, and brother, and how grief became the catalyst for awakening a deeper connection to spirit and purpose. Rather than offering answers, Bose reminds us that healing begins when we stop searching outside ourselves and remember the wisdom that has always lived within.
You’ll also hear about:
(02:15) A soul-led meeting at the Glastonbury Goddess Conference
(07:05) Growing up with an innate sense of intuition and inner knowing
(14:42) Questioning authority, cultural beliefs, and rewriting inherited narratives
(21:08) Why Bosé never resonated with having a guru
(28:26) Sensitivity, empathy, and recognizing intuitive gifts in everyday life
(35:18) How grief transformed her relationship with spirit and purpose
(43:12) The birth of The Soul Unlocked and guiding others through transition
(51:40) Trusting your authentic path without needing all the answers

Don’t miss Bosé’s inspiring perspective on remembering your own inner wisdom and discovering that the greatest guide you will ever have is yourself.
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1 hr 13 min
August 10239: From Surviving to Thriving: Suzi Lula on Reclaiming Joy in Motherhood
In this episode, I speak with Suzi Lula, psychotherapist, transformational coach, and author of The Motherhood Evolution: How Thriving Mothers Raise Thriving Children, about the profound inner journey of motherhood and what it truly means for mothers to thrive. Drawing from decades of guiding women through personal transformation, Suzi shares how one simple comment from her young son became the catalyst for completely redefining her experience of motherhood.
Our conversation explores the cultural expectations placed on mothers, the importance of prioritizing our own well-being, and why thriving ourselves is one of the greatest gifts we can offer our children. Suzi explains how healing perfectionism, embracing self-compassion, and reconnecting with our authentic selves creates healthier families and more fulfilling lives.
We also discuss the courage it takes to rewrite inherited patterns, navigate guilt, and choose presence over perfection. Suzi offers practical wisdom for mothers who long to experience greater joy, purpose, and freedom while raising emotionally healthy children.
You’ll also hear about:
(01:25) Suzi's journey into transformational work and the inspiration behind The Motherhood Evolution
(06:18) The moment her young son changed the way she viewed motherhood
(12:06) Why thriving mothers raise thriving children
(19:48) Healing perfectionism and releasing unrealistic expectations
(28:37) Rewriting inherited beliefs about motherhood and self-worth
(36:42) Cultivating self-compassion, presence, and emotional resilience
(45:10) Practical ways to nurture yourself while caring for your family
(52:30) Embracing motherhood as a path of personal and spiritual evolution
Don't miss Suzi's inspiring perspective on how transforming ourselves allows us to transform the generations that follow.
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58 min
August 03238: A Journey to Malta: Rediscovering the Mother Within
In this solo episode, I invite you into a deeply personal reflection on my recent journey to Malta and Gozo, where attending a transformational retreat became an unexpected invitation to reconnect with the sacred feminine in entirely new ways. As I share stories from this experience, we explore how travel, place, and ancient wisdom can awaken parts of ourselves that have long been waiting to be remembered.
I reflect on the powerful symbolism woven throughout Malta's rich spiritual history, from its prehistoric temples to its enduring devotion to the Divine Mother. Together, we examine what it means to move beyond inherited beliefs and rediscover the Mother Code through presence, curiosity, and embodied experience.
This conversation is an invitation to trust the unfolding of your own journey, allowing places, people, and life experiences to become teachers. As I unpack the insights from this retreat, I hope you'll discover your own opportunities to reconnect with intuition, feminine wisdom, and the deeper currents guiding your life.
You’ll also hear about:
(02:08) Why attending a retreat in Malta shifted my perspective
(06:41) Discovering the hidden spiritual history of Gozo and Malta
(11:32) The connection between ancient temples and the Divine Feminine
(17:46) Releasing inherited beliefs and embracing curiosity
(24:18) What the Mother Code revealed through travel and pilgrimage
(31:06) The importance of slowing down and listening for inner wisdom
(37:14) Integrating retreat experiences into everyday life
(42:09) Continuing the journey of rewriting our relationship with the sacred feminine
Don't miss this heartfelt reflection on how one journey became a powerful reminder that the Mother Code is always inviting us home to ourselves.
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20 min
July 27237: Embracing the Darkness: Lara J. Day on Seasonal Wisdom and Sacred Living
In this episode, I speak with Lara J. Day, yoga teacher, wellness guide, and creator of the 13 Sacred Nights Oracle, about reclaiming the quiet wisdom of the winter season through ritual, reflection, and intentional living. Inspired by her own healing journey following the birth of her daughter and a life-changing encounter with the 13 Sacred Nights tradition, Lara shares how this ancient practice invites us to slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and align with the natural rhythms of the year.
Lara explains the origins and meaning of the 13 Sacred Nights practice, a sacred period between the Winter Solstice and Epiphany that offers an opportunity for deep introspection, dreamwork, and setting intentions for the year ahead. Rather than becoming consumed by the busyness and commercialization of the holiday season, she encourages us to embrace stillness, darkness, and rest as powerful sources of creativity and transformation.
Together, we explore the importance of seasonal living, intuitive practices, journaling, and creating meaningful family traditions that nourish both ourselves and future generations. Lara reminds us that true magic often emerges not through doing more, but through making space to listen, reflect, and receive.
You’ll also hear about:
(02:05) Lara's healing journey through chronic illness and motherhood
(07:41) Discovering the 13 Sacred Nights tradition through Qigong
(15:18) The deeper meaning behind the Winter Solstice season
(24:37) Why rest, stillness, and darkness are essential for renewal
(34:12) Using dreams, journaling, and reflection to set intentions
(45:29) Creating meaningful rituals beyond commercial holiday traditions
(55:46) The inspiration behind the 13 Sacred Nights Oracle
(01:06:58) Bringing seasonal wisdom into everyday life and family culture
Don't miss Lara's inspiring perspective on embracing the quiet gifts of winter and creating intentional rituals that cultivate greater presence, purpose, and connection throughout the year.
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1 hr
July 20236: The Business of Care: Darcy Sauers on Doulas, Motherhood, and Sustainable Success
In this episode, I speak with Darcy Sauers, postpartum doula, entrepreneur, and founder of The Doula Darcy, about supporting families through the transformative postpartum period while helping doulas build thriving, sustainable businesses. Drawing from more than a decade of experience, Darcy shares how she combined her background in marketing with her passion for maternal care to create a business that serves both families and birth professionals.
Our conversation explores the realities of postpartum support, the emotional and practical needs of new parents, and why caring for the caregiver is just as important as caring for the family. Darcy reflects on her own journey into doula work, the lessons she has learned from supporting hundreds of families, and how redefining success has allowed her to grow without sacrificing her own well-being.
We also discuss entrepreneurship, boundaries, and the importance of building businesses that align with personal values. Darcy offers practical wisdom for doulas and other heart-centered professionals who want to create meaningful impact while avoiding burnout and creating lasting sustainability.
You’ll also hear about:
(03:45) Darcy's journey from advertising and marketing to postpartum doula work
(10:28) The realities of supporting families during the postpartum season
(18:54) Why doulas need sustainable businesses to better serve others
(27:36) Balancing caregiving with entrepreneurship and personal well-being
(37:15) Building a thriving doula agency while maintaining authentic connection
(47:08) Marketing with integrity and attracting aligned clients
(56:42) Preventing burnout through boundaries and sustainable growth
(01:05:30) Darcy's vision for the future of postpartum care and maternal support
Don't miss Darcy's inspiring perspective on nurturing both families and caregivers while creating a business that honors purpose, sustainability, and wholehearted service.
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1 hr 10 min

About Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

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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 with the Rewrite the Mother Code podcast and awaken the mothering spirit within you.