In this tender and expansive conversation, Nina and Maria sit down with Dr. Gertrude Lyons—mothering revolutionary, life coach, speaker, and author of Rewriting the Mother Code. Together, they explore the evolving definition of motherhood, the grief we carry around unmet longings, and how self-mothering becomes the foundation for healing ourselves, our children, and the world.

Dr. Lyons shares how our parenting styles are shaped by culture and the codes we inherited. With stories and laughter this episode invites you into the sacred act of choosing yourself again and again. Whether or not you're a parent, this conversation offers a reclamation of your inner authority, your emotional wisdom, and the mothering presence within.

Order the book https://www.drgertrudelyons.com and find out more about Dr. Lyons and her podcast Rewriting the Mother Code https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/podcast

Highlights from our conversation about how motherhood can be a catalyst for personal growth.

• Cultural constructs shape our parenting styles.
• Grief is an integral part of the mothering journey.

• Parenting should not be viewed as a job.
• Self-mothering is essential for personal development.
• Children are sensitive barometers of our emotions.

• Joy often follows the experience of grief.