In this honest, heart-centered conversation, Maria and Nina unpack the everyday challenges of parenting in a screen-filled world. From navigating school breaks and shifting roles as children grow, to grappling with guilt, fear, and the need to control—it’s all on the table. Together, they explore what it means to build trust, allow failure, and create space for kids to grow into themselves. It’s not about getting it perfect—it’s about showing up with curiosity, presence, and a willingness to let go.

In this conversation, Maria and Nina discuss the transformative power of Family Constellations, a therapeutic approach that explores ancestral patterns and emotional blocks. They delve into the process of participating in group and one-on-one sessions, emphasizing the importance of felt sense and the shifts that occur post-constellation. The discussion highlights how this work can lead to profound personal insights and healing, encouraging listeners to trust their instincts when engaging with this modality.

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.

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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.

In this episode, Maria and Nina explore the idea of home—not just as a physical place, but as an evolving sense of belonging. Maria shares her journey of selling her house and stepping into the unknown with trust, while Nina reflects on her move to France and the layers of attachment and freedom that come with major life transitions. Together, they discuss the concept of liminal spaces—the threshold between what was and what is yet to come—and the emotional complexity of change.

From childhood homes to ancestral ties, they examine how we navigate the pull between security and adventure, how we create our own sense of home wherever we go, and how we honor the spaces that have shaped us. Whether you’re contemplating a big move or simply seeking a deeper connection to your inner home, this conversation offers insights into embracing uncertainty with grace and curiosity.

Is there truly a "beginning" to a spiritual journey, or are we always walking the path in our own way? In this episode, we explore the subtle judgments hidden in ideas of spiritual evolution, the difference between seeking and integrating, and how language shapes our perception of growth.

We examine the ways in which spirituality is often tied to identity, hierarchy, and even capitalism. What if being "spiritually advanced" is just another illusion? What if true wisdom is found in the simplicity of living?

Join us as we untangle these questions, embrace curiosity over comparison, and step into a more integrated way of being.

In this episode, we explore how unconscious family patterns shape our lives, from the way we parent to the beliefs we hold about love, money, and self-worth. Through personal stories and deep reflection, we uncover the hidden loyalties and inherited behaviors that influence our daily choices—sometimes without us even realizing it.

How do we unknowingly repeat our parents' patterns, even when we swear we won’t? Can we truly choose which traditions to honor and which to release? And what happens when we bring curiosity instead of judgment to our inherited stories?

Join us as we discuss sibling dynamics, cultural imprints, and the delicate balance between love and conditioning—and learn how awareness can help us break free and create new, conscious choices for ourselves and our children.

In this episode, we explore how our childhood memories—both cherished and complex—shape our inner dialogue and life choices. Join us as we discuss the evolving relationship with our parents, how their presence (or absence) continues to influence us long after they’re gone, and why inner child healing is essential for self-discovery.

Through personal stories, deep reflections, and insights from Reclaiming Your Inner Child, we unpack the hidden loyalties, ancestral ties, and unconscious patterns that shape our paths. How do we separate our true desires from the expectations we inherited? How do we navigate family stories, both spoken and unspoken? And is healing always possible?

Tune in for a conversation on love, loss, and the ever-changing perception of those who raised us.

In this episode, we explore the impact of inner child work. We discuss how childhood experiences, birth order, and family dynamics shape adult behavior, and the importance of reconnecting with the inner child to reclaim joy and creativity. We also differentiate between inner child work and parts work, offering insights into how both approaches support healing. Finally, we dive into the role of oracle cards as a tool for self-discovery, emphasizing trust in the reading process, the power of daily practice, and the ongoing relationship with our inner children.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Inner Child Work

02:53 The Importance of Inner Child Healing

05:55 Impact of Birth Order on Adult Life

09:06 Healing Through Inner Child Work

12:00 Present Moment and Inner Child Connection

15:04 Understanding Parts Work vs. Inner Child Work

20:54 Using Oracle Cards for Inner Child Healing

23:09 Trusting the Process of Card Reading

27:47 Daily Practices and Personal Journeys with Cards

32:24 The Importance of Commitment to Inner Child Work

36:10 Ongoing Relationship with Inner Children

40:31 Integrating Cards and Books for Deeper Understanding