mot(HER) Rewriting the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThe mot(HER) podcast empowers people who identify as women to love themselves holistically by rewriting their mother codes.
We all have mother codes from our childhood and from culture’s definition that to be a mother means to have children. But this isn’t a conversation around having children or not— mot(HER) is the podcast that enables its listeners to begin to embody the woman she always knew herself to be.
In raw, insightful, challenging conversations, your host Dr. Gertrude Lyons takes us there. So be prepared to show up, hold space and be mothered in a way you’ve never been before, but have always needed. Together, we can Rewrite the mot(HER) code.
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88: Using Meditation to Find Balance and Purpose in Your Life with davidji
April 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBKnown for its many benefits, meditation has been an effective practice to improve one’s mind, body and spirit. Since meditation can foster a sense of inner calm, balance, and contentment in life, many people use it as a preventative measure for overall well being. Join us in today’s episode as we learn more about refocusing your mind and finding your purpose in life with davidji – a mind, body, health and wellness expert who has taught millions of people to heal their hearts, plant powerful...
87: The Sacred Journey of Midwifery: An Interview with Mary Sommers
March 28, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBBringing new life into the world is a profound experience that deserves the utmost care and attention. For Mary Sommers, Academic Affairs Director of the Midwest Maternal Child Institute and a Certified Professional Midwife, this sacred journey is her life's work. With over 35 years of experience and over 1,800 deliveries under her belt, Mary's wisdom and expertise in the field of midwifery are unparalleled. From co-founding a not-for-profit homebirth service to studying maternal health prog...
86: Marianne Williamson on Running for President in 2024 and the Importance of Motherhood in America
March 21, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBFor a long time, it has been reinforced to many of us that being a mother caring for her children and taking care of her home is a woman’s most important role. At present, women have been empowering themselves while still being able to provide care. In today’s episode with Marianne, we’ll talk about the importance of women – particularly, being a mother – in the current times where public policies are almost proactively neglectful of our children. Show Highlights: America’s children are t...
85: Creating a Mission Driven Business Fueled by Pain with Lily Geiger
March 14, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBAre you familiar with an apéritivo? It provides all the flavor and sophistication of a traditional cocktail, without the negative effects of alcohol. This means that everyone can enjoy a drink without the risk of impaired judgment or a hangover the next day. Figlia is a modern, non-alcoholic aperitivo company helping create moments to remember. In Italy, aperitivo culture is a ritual for people to come together by enjoying conversation over drinks—no special occasion needed. Figlia honors t...
84: Navigating the Way of the Rose with Clark Strand & Perdita Finn
February 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBClark Strand and Perdita Finn are cofounders of The Way of the Rose, an inclusive fellowship of rosary friends dedicated to the Earth and to the Lady, “by any name we wish to call Her.” Strand is the author of numerous articles and books on spiritual practices, including Seeds from a Birch Tree: Writing Haiku and the Spiritual Journey and Waking Up to the Dark: Ancient Wisdom for a Sleepless Age. Finn is a children’s book author and former high school teacher. They live with their family in ...
Using Writing as a Tool to Gain Clarity on Motherhood with Logan Steiner
February 07, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBLogan Steiner, a lawyer and a writer, shares with Dr. Gertrude her experience in exploring the journey of being a mother. She takes us through the years which prompted her into reflecting on life and its wonders, particularly on how writing helped her have clarity on motherhood. Through the years, she has been setting her focus on being there for her child and building herself into a strong and capable woman. Today on Mot(HER): How the death of Ben, Logan’s brother, changed her life Expl...
Taking Back Control of Your Health with Kelley Nemiro
January 31, 2023 15:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBHaving no energy or motivation to do what we want can be frustrating, and most lifestyle choices aren't helping either. Today on the show, Kelley Nemiro joins Dr. Gertrude to talk about her health journey and how she regained control of her health and body. Kelley is an entrepreneur, certified nutritionist, and pilates instructor obsessed with helping people become the healthiest and most confident version of themselves. With her intuitive methods, she teaches how to listen to our body and r...
A Holistic Approach for Whole Body Behavioral Change and Optimal Health with Tamar Samuels
January 17, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBTamar Samuels is a registered dietitian nutritionist and the co-founder of Culina Health. Her unique and holistic approach to healthcare integrates functional medicine, positive psychology, and behavioral change techniques pulled from her training in clinical nutrition and coaching science. Today on the show, Tamar joins Dr. Gertrude to talk about ways to holistically approach a whole-body behavior change, transforming people’s relationship with food and health to overcome various health con...
Heal Wounds of the Feminine & Reclaim Your Sovereignty with Jessica Falcon
January 03, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBIn today's episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by international Soul Embodiment Coach & Speaker Jessica Falcon. As a former lawyer turned mystic, Jessica holds out her hand to offer people the forbidden fruit of self-knowledge so we heal the wounds of the feminine and reclaim our sovereignty to experience the ecstasy of full-bodied freedom. Jessica shares her journey of how she realized and rewired her beliefs to open herself to divine power, leading to the incredible work she does today. Today...
Embracing the Unknown with Julie Ryan
December 20, 2022 15:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIn today’s episode, Julie Ryan returns to the show again and joins Dr. Gertrude to talk about the world of spirituality. Julie shares her insights on being able to develop her intuitive gifts in a society that mostly dismisses being woo-woo. Julie is a businesswoman, inventor, author, radio show host, podcaster, and serial entrepreneur. Her surgical device inventions are sold globally, and she has founded nine companies in five different industries. Today on Mot(HER): Recognizing and trust...
Setting Intentions for the Holidays
December 06, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 20 MBIn this solo episode, Dr. Gertrude anticipates the holiday season as she shares practices for creating a vision for the holidays and setting intentions for ourselves and the people we'll be celebrating with. Today on Mot(HER): How to make the holidays more meaningful Practices to nourish ourselves and others What it looks like to set an intention for yourself and the holidays Looking into the quality of holiday experience you want to have Join Dr. Gertrude’s community online: Visit he...
Stop Apologizing for Being Woo-Woo
November 22, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBIn today's solo, Dr. Gertrude explores the spiritual space and debunks myths about being woo-woo. She shares her healing experience and spiritual encounters that have allowed her to open up to the things that are unexplainable or are not scientifically based. Today on Mot(HER): Aspects of woo-woo related to the right brain and feminine values The four characters that make up who we are Concrete science-based facts vs. spirituality Dr. Gertrude's spiritual and healing experience Tuning...
Devotion to Motherhood While Desiring Career Success with Lindsay Roselle
November 08, 2022 15:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBLindsay Roselle is a growth and performance coach who helps ambitious mamas find alignment through inner work, actionable strategy, and optimizing their daily lives. She is also the host of the Motherload Podcast, where she speaks to the massive, multi-faceted load that ambitious women are under when they want to succeed in their work and also be devoted mothers. From life as a working mom to motherhood as a spiritual practice, to how motherhood relates to other areas of your life, and so mu...
Event Planning: Handling The Stress, Pressure Points & Unexpected with Ali Phillips
October 25, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBAli Phillips is a premiere Chicago wedding planner, president, and owner of Engaging Events by Ali, Inc. She's been in the event planning business for over 19 years and is recognized as a leader in the wedding and event industry. She was named top A-list Destination Planner by Destination Weddings & Honeymoons magazine, one of the Favorite Chicago Wedding Planners by Chicago Magazine, and one of Chicago's favorite wedding planners by Brides magazine. Ali has planned over 350 weddings that ha...
Caring For Ourselves is Our Responsibility
October 11, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBIn today’s solo episode, Dr. Gertrude talks about how our society perceives the concept of caring and nurturing. Listen in as she shares her views on why caring is so important and how our growth and healing are our responsibility. Today on Mot(HER): Exploring the cultural stigmas around caring Nurturing as a right-brain aspect of who we are Ways to ignite and engage our caring nature How society views feelings and acts of care Finding a balance between giving and receiving Join ...
The Beauty of Ecstatic Birth And Ecstatic Life with Binnie Dansby
September 27, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBBinnie A Dansby is an inspiring teacher, a gifted breath worker, therapist, healer, author, and philosopher. She is the creator of a personal and professional development system, ‘SOURCE Process And Breathwork', which she has taught in England, Germany, Denmark, and Estonia for over 30 years. Binnie is known worldwide for her empowering work in the area of ecstatic birth and ecstatic life. Her focus on empowering the Divine Feminine has taken form in gatherings like ‘Outrageous Woman’, ‘Birt...
Thriving in Motherhood: More Than Just Surviving with Jessica Jackson
September 13, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBJessica Jackson is the host of the Thriving in Motherhood Podcast and annual Soaring Mothers Summit and the creator of the Thriving in Motherhood Planner. As a homeschooling mother of four young children, she knows what it is like to try and find peace and balance between running a household, creating a strong family culture, and working on her own projects while real life keeps happening (hard pregnancies and postpartum, sickness, cross country moves, etc.) After years of struggle, she real...
The Shameless Mom: Owning Your Identity with Sara Dean
August 30, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBSara Dean is a keynote speaker, a business and leadership coach, and a Step into Your Moxie® facilitator. She is also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top-rated podcast with 4 million downloads. Sara’s biggest passion is helping women own their space. After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time. Sara motivates and inspires women to stop ...
Nurturing Your Inner Child
August 16, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBIn today’s solo episode, Dr. Gertrude explores ways of nurturing and reconnecting with your inner child. She talks about what our inner child is and why doing the inner child work is essential in our growth and healing. Today on Mot(HER): What is our inner child, and why it's an important component in rewriting the mother code Dr. Gertrude's experience working with her inner child Utilize connecting with your inner child for healing, growth, and empowerment Ways to get in touch with ...
Spirit Babies, Past Lives and Universal Intelligence with Julie Ryan
July 26, 2022 14:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBPsychic and Medical Intuitive Julie Ryan can sense what medical conditions and illnesses a person has and facilitate energetic healings. She can communicate with spirits both alive and dead. Julie can scan animals, access people’s past lives, and she can tell how close to death someone is. Her book Angelic Attendants: What Really Happens As We Transition From This Life Into The Next describes a series of events that involves angels, multitudes of deceased family and friends, the spirits of d...
Tolerating Discomfort in the Interest of the Growth with Jessica Higgins
July 12, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBDr. Jessica Higgins is a licensed psychologist and relationship coach. She uses her deep understanding and keen perception to help guide clients on a path from confusion and heartache to clarity and authentic connection. Her ultimate goal is to help people acquire the insight, learning, and practice to navigate the terrain of intimacy more effectively. In this episode, Dr. Gertrude and Dr. Higgins explain how personal insecurities and conflict within relationships can be used as a means to...
Improving Gender Equality at Home with Kate Mangino
June 21, 2022 14:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MBKate Mangino, PhD is a gender expert and professional facilitator who works with international non-profit organizations to promote positive social change. She has written and delivered curricula in over 20 countries about issues such as: gender equality, women’s empowerment, healthy masculinity, HIV prevention, and early and forced childhood marriage. She brings her lens of gender and social change to her debut book, Equal Partners, which addresses household gender inequality in the United S...
Whole Brain Living with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
June 06, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBToday on the show, Dr. Gertrude has a conversation with one of her heroines, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. Dr. Taylor is a Harvard trained and published neuroanatomist. As a world renowned author, teacher and public speaker she loves educating all age groups, academic levels, and corporations about the beauty of our human brain - not only its amazing ability to recover from trauma but as the vehicle through which we experience ourselves as the life-force power of the universe. Maybe you are one of ...
May: The Month of the Divine Feminine
May 24, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 47.6 MBToday, Dr. Gertrude joins us in another solo episode after returning from a special trip to Paris and London. She shares how strongly she feels about the month of May and opens up about everything that’s been happening to her personally, and around the world, during this month of significance for the divine feminine. Today on mot(HER): Examining the meaning of the feminine holidays during the month of May The non-gendered yin and yang of the divine masculine and feminine How emotions a...
Where Religion & Mysticism Collide
May 02, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn 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 ou...
Are You Mother Curious? with Helena Shannon
April 18, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBHelena 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 cu...
Tending to Yourself Through Transitions
April 05, 2022 17:58 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBWe 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 brin...
Stepmothering: Am I Cut Out For This? with Jamie Scrimgeour
March 21, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBMothering 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...
The Feminine Creative with Anna Lovind
March 07, 2022 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBToday 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 ...
Embracing Your Relationship’s Flow with Rich Lyons
February 21, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBRelationships 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 regress...
Why Pleasure is Considered The Enemy of Productivity
February 07, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBToday 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...
This is Your Sign to Take a Break
January 24, 2022 19:44 - 25 minutes - 23 MBIn 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...
Dry January: Bringing Consciousness to Consumption
January 10, 2022 05:15 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn 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 ...
Still Processing 2020? Reflect & Reimagine for 2022
December 20, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIn 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 r...
Return of The Wise Woman: Menopause, Paradigm Shift + Spirit Guides
December 06, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn today’s solo episode—pt. 2 of Dr. Gertrude’s voyage through menopause—she dives deeper into her current chapter of rewriting the mot(HER)code. This conversation provides perspective on the history of menopause, cultural projections, word choice. Dr. Gertrude is leading the way towards dismantling the menopausal paradigm—which ultimately ladders up to challenging the patriarchal paradigm. You will hear about a powerful elemental experience, the significance of Mother Earth, and the mystica...
Menopause: Alchemy, Power + The Age of Wisdom
November 22, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBIn today’s solo episode, Dr. Gertrude speaks about the journey of Menopause. This isn’t your typical Menopause chat though, this is one that reframes this season of a woman’s life in a way that will leave you feeling empowered, expansive, and grateful for this mysterious stage of life. It is yet another powerful place for us to rewrite the mother code, rewire cultural beliefs and projections, and above all learn to love our bodies for all that they are. Today on Mot(HER): Reflections o...
Mom Shaming + The Comparison Trap with Former Nanny Florence Romano
November 08, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by author and childcare advocate, and former nanny, Florence Romano. Florence is a former nanny of 15 years, a proud member of the Board of Directors at the Children’s Research Fund, founding member of Sesame Street’s Leadership Council, and looks after the honorary kids in her life on the daily. She believes in the power of community, asking for help, and letting love in. This conversation is a cathartic, inspiring, and true example of what rewriti...
Reparenting & Becoming the Caregiver with Kirbee Miller
October 25, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by the founder of KiNiMi Kitchen, Kirbee Miller. Cooking and baking have been an integral part of Kirbee’s life since childhood. Her heart is in the kitchen and there is no joy comparable to what she feels when sharing love and the opportunity for connection over a table full of delicious food. This company is Kirbee’s opportunity to share her passion with the world while also spending time in the kitchen with friends and family, learning, exploring...
Emotional Intelligence, Transformation & Ditching Perfection
October 11, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude explores the synergistic technology of The Evolating Model and how it leads to a life journey of transformation, embraced emotional intelligence, and deep fulfillment. There is so much pressure to be the perfect Mother and truly, the perfect human but, Dr. Gertrude believes it is time to trade perfection for dedication, deep feeling, and provides you with the permission to return home to the state of being and leave behind the pressures of doing. Come co-voya...
Sexual Healing, Intimacy & Psychedelics with Lee Noto
October 04, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by Lee Noto. Lee guides women on a journey to embodying their Inner High Priestess, so that they can create deep, intimate partnerships. Her mission is to help women feel empowered and free in their expression. In her “past life,” she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Entrepreneurship and her Master’s Degree in Education. From teaching in the classrooms of Hawaii to running multiple businesses in New York City, she has a reverence for natur...
Unsolicited Advice & Mother’s Intuition with Celeste Charles and Magen Mintchev
September 27, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by the hosts of Mother Forking Podcast, Celeste Charles and Magen Mintchev, where they share real-life topics about parenting, in a raw and funny way. Today the three of them discuss navigating unsolicited advice, trusting ‘mom intuition’, and the many different ways to reparent yourself while caring for others. Today on Mot(HER): How to navigate unsolicited advice as mothers What it means to make your own choices around pregnancy, birth, and m...
Live Coaching: Shifting Deeply Wired Beliefs From Childhood
September 13, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBLive coaching calls are back and today Dr. Gertrude had the honor of coaching Bridget to shift some deeply wired thought patterns and mistaken beliefs around emotions. Have you ever caught yourself apologizing for the way you are? As the middle child and programmed to be a people pleaser, Bridget has spent much of her life doing this as well as, putting others before herself and in turn denying herself the ability to feel the wide range of emotion that is available to us all. Covoyage with t...
LGBTQIA Fertility & Law with Gena Jaffe
September 06, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by Gena Jaffe. Gena is the founder of Connecting Rainbows, an organization that connects LGBTQIA+ individuals with lawyers and fertility specialists in order to make it easier for them to start, grow, and protect their family. She is also a lawyer, a wife, a mom of two, a former gymnast, and a complete inspiration to many. She beautifully embodies authenticity, transparency, and what it looks like to live your passion while also balancing mothering ...
Mother of the Bride: Conscious or Momzilla? With Dr. Gertrude & Morgan Lyons
August 30, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by her daughter, Morgan Lyons. On their family vacation to France this past July, Morgan got engaged to her now fiance, Mitch! This is a beautiful, guided conversation with questions so many brides-to-be and mothers of the brides have as they embark on the wedding planning process. Whether you are planning your wedding, wondering what your role is as a mother of the bride, or preparing for the future, this conversation is for you. Today on Mot(HER...
Modern Day Meditation with Carla Hammond
August 23, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by the founder of BEtime, Carla Hammond. After discovering the powerful impact of meditation at age 17, she made it her life’s mission to spread the word and make it accessible for all. With the creation of this mobile meditation studio, she has extended an invitation for people to experience themselves in meditation, help break from the urban bustle of NYC, and reconnect with their minds and true potential. Today on Mot(HER): The inspiration beh...
The Next Level of Greatness
August 16, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude shares her reflections on the recent news of Simone Biles withdrawing from the 2021 Olympics. Dr. Gertrude believes all of us have the opportunity to feel deeply inspired by Simone’s choices. Understanding the importance of your mental and physical wellbeing amidst a sea of expectation, hope, and pressure is the ultimate next level of greatness. Simone has deeply touched so many lives through this decision in a way that Olympic medals could never have done. S...
Learning to Enjoy Your Own Company
August 09, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBHave you ever found yourself longing to just get away for a bit to reconnect with what is most important to you? Do you find a whole list of responsibilities, fears, and mistaken beliefs that seem to hold you back every time? You are not alone but also, this episode is proof that you can do it. Today, Dr. Gertrude reflects on her solo weekend adventure that held a deep connection, triggered fears, and expanded her purpose in life. It was the ultimate gift of self-nourishment and one she will...
Mindful Mothering with Hunter Clarke-Fields
August 03, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIn today’s episode, Dr. Gertrude is joined by Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, RYT. She is a mindful mama mentor, creator of the Mindful Parenting course, host of the Mindful Mama podcast, and widely-followed author of Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids. She helps parents bring more calm and peace into their daily lives with over twenty years of experience in meditation practices and has taught mindfulness to thousands...
Living In The Now: A Live Coaching Session with Dr. Gertrude & Dr. Katy
July 26, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBHave you ever found yourself struggling to navigate the presence of gratitude for the present moment while also craving something more? Well, after a little hiatus, the live coaching sessions are back and today, Dr. Gertrude coaches Dr. Katy Sandberg on exactly that. Dr. Katy Sandberg has been a physical therapist and movement specialist practicing in outpatient orthopedic sports medicine since 2002. She is passionately dedicated to her patients’ well-being, which emerged from her own athlet...
Honoring the Masculine and Feminine Balance
July 19, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBToday Dr.Gertrude dives into the beauty and balance of the masculine and the feminine. In this solo, she explains what differentiates masculine and feminine energy, why we need both to achieve equilibrium, and why it has nothing to do with enforcing traditional gender roles. Plus, she shares the synchronistic story of her trip to France, and how it aligned with her uncovering the traits of the feminine and masculine in historical figures. Today on mot(HER): Making the distinction between ...