All Up In: Rewrite The Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

We are all shaped by our upbringing, and the coping mechanisms we adopt as young children can often follow us into adulthood, influencing our relationships with our own spouses and children. So how can we learn to identify these invisible patterns and write a new future for ourselves? Our guest today, Dr. Gertrude Lyons, has spent the bulk of her career pondering these questions in her quest to help both herself and others. She is a coach, educator, and founder of the groundbreaking podcast, Rewrite The Mother Code where she encourages guests to embody the women they have always known themselves to be. Join us for a profound conversation as we delve into the concept of motherhood, our purpose as women, and what it means to Rewrite The Mother Code. You’ll hear us unpack the formative relationships that shape how we mother our own children, why learning to identify our patterns is the first step to changing them, and why it’s essential that we question the patriarchal structures that dominate our society. Tune in to hear all of Dr. Lyons’ fascinating insights and discover why the most important person you need to mother is yourself!Key Points From This Episode:An introduction to today’s esteemed guest, Dr. Gertrude Lyons.How Dr. Lyons’ relationship with her mother, and her children, has informed her work.The difficulties that arise for parents living in a patriarchal society.Why it’s so important to have an equal distribution of labor among caregivers.Unpacking the benefits of going to couples therapy before you get married.The power of identifying underlying patterns and how it can help us have more agency.Learning to interrupt the patterns of our parents; as parents and as spouses.How Dr. Lyons uncovered The Mother Code; the invisible rules that govern our choices.What it means to Rewrite The Mother Code, and why awareness is key.Why our purpose as women extends far beyond just having children.Dismantling the patriarchal power structures that dominate our society.Some of the first steps you can take to Rewrite The Mother Code.Learn about the mothering retreat, hosted by Dr. Lyons, coming up in March.Don’t forget to smash that subscribe button so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram & Twitter! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Learn more at Dr. Gertrude LyonsAs a small update, Dr. Lyons recently released her book, Rewrite the Mother Code: From Sacrifice to Stardust—A Cosmic Approach to Motherhood. https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1959524127?tag=simonsayscomFollow Dr. Gertrude Lyons on LinkedInFollow Dr. Gertrude Lyons on XFollow Dr. Gertrude Lyons on InstagramCheck out her podcast Rewrite the Mother Code Learn more about Dr. Lyons' Spring Equinox Retreat in Zihuatanejo, MexicoLearn more about A Mary Nisi ProductionFind your next DJ at Toast & JamLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam LabSupport the show