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 significance of spring in so many religious holidays
• What traditional religion can teach us about our own mothering journeys
• The power of unmediated spiritualism through mysticism
• How to honor all walks of spirituality
• Where religious holidays and personal spirituality collide 

Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: 

• Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com 
• Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons 
• Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter

Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:

• To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have children
• To the woman who never wants to have children 
• To the woman who is certain she wants children in the future
• To the woman who has a child

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Mentioned in this episode:

Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Helena 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. Gertrude’s retreat unknowingly prepared her for a new job opportunity, and why we all mother something, whether we’re childfree or not.

Today on mot(HER):

• How learning to mother herself led Helena to sobriety 
• You’ve heard of sober curious, but are you mother curious? 
• How Dr. Gertrude’s retreat prepared Helena for a new job opportunity
• When you’re unsure if motherhood is for you
• Why we all mother, even those who choose to be childfree 

Connect with Helena:

• Instagram: @hail_shan
• Listen to the last time Helena was on the podcast here!

Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: 

• Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com 
• Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons 
• Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter

Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:

• To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have children
• To the woman who never wants to have children 
• To the woman who is certain she wants children in the future
• To the woman who has a child

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Mentioned in this episode:

Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

We 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 stress
• How to mother and tend to yourself during times of transition
• Approaching life transitions from a feminine perspective
• Using the seasonal changes of spring to reflect on your own personal growth and transformation

Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: 

• Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com 
• Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons 
• Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter

Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:

• To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have children
• To the woman who never wants to have children 
• To the woman who is certain she wants children in the future
• To the woman who has a child

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Mentioned in this episode:

Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Mothering 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 for success. Plus, she even tackles the sensitive issue of how to celebrate Mother’s Day as a stepmom. 

Today on mot(HER):

• Breaking the stigma and debunking myths around stepmothering
• Why being a stepparent brings up past triggers and insecurities
• Learn how to give yourself grace as a stepmom
• How to handle the unique challenges that come with co-parenting 
• Encouragement and hope for stepmoms struggling and those considering it

Follow Jamie:

• Website: jamiescrimgeour.com
• Podcast: Kickass Stepmom Podcast
• Facebook: @scrimgeourjamie
• Instagram: @jamiescrimgeour
• Get Jamie’s free guide The Secret To Improving Your Stepmom Life!

Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: 

• Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com 
• Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons 
• Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter

Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:

• To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have children
• To the woman who never wants to have children 
• To the woman who is certain she wants children in the future
• To the woman who has a child

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Mentioned in this episode:

Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Today 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. Gertrude dive deep into feminine creative expression. They discuss why mothering is an often overlooked form of creativity, how to create in a world that’s designed for men, and share some motivation to finally start working towards those dreams of yours. 

Today on mot(HER):

• Why caregiving and mothering are overlooked as forms of creativity 
• How to work with your feminine energy in a masculine-centered world
• Why society only acknowledges forms of creation that produce income
• The evolution of homemaking and creative work for women historically 
• Why women tend to come into their power and create after childbearing years

Connect with Anna:

• Website: annalovind.com
• Book: The Creative Doer
• Instagram: @annalovind

Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: 

• Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com 
• Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons 
• Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter

Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:

• To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have children
• To the woman who never wants to have children 
• To the woman who is certain she wants children in the future
• To the woman who has a child

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Mentioned in this episode:

Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Relationships 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 find the flow in your own relationship
• Why so many couples subconsciously fall into traditional gender roles
• How relationship coaching made a huge difference for Gertrude and Rich
• Dealing with relational regressions 
• When there’s subconscious competition in parenting 

Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: 

• Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com 
• Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons 
• Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter

Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:

• To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have children
• To the woman who never wants to have children 
• To the woman who is certain she wants children in the future
• To the woman who has a child

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Mentioned in this episode:

Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

Today 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. 

Today on mot(HER)

• Why do we consider pleasure an enemy?
• Creating awareness and consciousness around our devices
• How the earth's elements taught Gertrude a lesson in stillness
• How to implement a productivity fast into your own life

Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: 

• Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com 
• Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons 
• Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter

Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:

• To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have children
• To the woman who never wants to have children 
• To the woman who is certain she wants children in the future
• To the woman who has a child

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Mentioned in this episode:

Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In 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 can embrace flow this year
• Our collective cultural addiction to productivity
• How to find the quiet magic of spontaneity and being present
• The unspoken messages we learn about rest from our parents
• An exciting announcement from Dr. Gertrude 

Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: 

• Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com 
• Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons 
• Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter

Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:

• To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have children
• To the woman who never wants to have children 
• To the woman who is certain she wants children in the future
• To the woman who has a child

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Mentioned in this episode:

Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In 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 year long sobriety journey 

Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: 

• Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com 
• Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons 
• Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter

Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:

• To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have children
• To the woman who never wants to have children 
• To the woman who is certain she wants children in the future
• To the woman who has a child

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Mentioned in this episode:

Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

In 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. 

Today on mot(HER):

• Dr. Gertrude shares the importance of a poignant pause and reflection on the past two years 
• Ways to avoid holiday stress, pressure, and argument 
• Why it is crucial to pay tribute to all emotions and the light and dark moments in life 
• How to set yourself up for a new year rooted in your desires, longings, and full-expression of truth 

Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: 

• Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com 
• Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons 
• Sign up for Dr. Gertrude’s Newsletter

Download Dr. Gertrude’s FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:

• To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have children
• To the woman who never wants to have children 
• To the woman who is certain she wants children in the future
• To the woman who has a child

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Mentioned in this episode:

Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24