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Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

By: Dr. Gertrude Lyons
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Mothering isn't just a role—it's an energy, a transformative experience that transcends traditional definitions. Whether as a noun, a verb, or a profound force, mothering is accessible to everyone who embraces it. Dr. Gertrude Lyons' groundbreaking work celebrates this essence, providing the tools and support to lead more authentic, joyful, and fulfilling lives - whether you’re seeking greater intimacy, more job satisfaction, or something else, you’re in the right place. Dive into this revolution with the Rewrite the Mother Code podcast and awaken the mothering spirit within you. On Rewrite the Mother Code, Dr. Gertrude explores women’s development, parenting, self-love, and relationship fulfillment through storytelling, interviews with experts, and conversations with community members. Dr. Gertrude is having conversations about motherhood and mothering that no one else is having. She brings herself and her guests into alignment through the transformational opportunity in mothering. If you’re curious about what embarking on the journey of Rewriting YOUR Mother Code could feel like, interested in joining a community of open-hearted women, and learning to celebrate what makes you you, you’ve come to the right place.All rights reserved. Biographies & Memoirs Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Social Sciences
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  • 220: Living Authentically: Finding Growth in Media and Motherhood with Sonni Abatta

    220: Living Authentically: Finding Growth in Media and Motherhood with Sonni Abatta
    Mar 30 2026

    In this episode, I speak with Sonni Abatta, an award-winning and Emmy-nominated journalist, about the complexities of redefining personal narratives and navigating the modern media landscape. As a dedicated media professional and mother of three, Sonni opens up about her transition from spending 15 years in traditional media to creating a digital platform that informs women without the overwhelm.

    Sonni shares insights into how her highly expressive Italian-American upbringing shaped her emotional intelligence and deep communication skills. Our conversation explores the process of connecting with the inner child, recognizing how early coping mechanisms can transform into powerful adult strengths like discernment and self-soothing.

    We delve into actionable practices for living authentically, from intentionally consuming news across the ideological spectrum to holding opposing viewpoints without feeling attacked. Sonni emphasizes the importance of not parenting from your own trauma and raising children with the capacity to set boundaries, inspiring others to honor generational strength while rewriting the Mother Code.

    You'll also hear about:

    (03:50) The journey from traditional media to digital spaces

    (08:20) The profound impact of inner child work and family dynamics

    (14:59) Building emotional intelligence and the ability to self-soothe

    (24:16) Navigating charged global topics with nuance and multiple perspectives

    (31:29) Avoiding the trap of parenting from your own childhood trauma

    (39:46) Blending news and lifestyle with a 25% serious, 75% fun approach

    (41:22) Sonni's reflections on rewriting the Mother Code through generational strength

    Don't miss Sonni's inspiring perspective on finding alignment between personal truth and conscious media consumption!

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    Learn more about Sonni Abatta:

    • Learn more about Sonni
    • Follow Sonni on Instagram
    • Subscribe to her Youtube channel

    Follow Dr. Gertrude:

    • Learn more on Dr. Gertrude’s Website
    • Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram
    • Stay in the loop and sign up to Dr. Gertrude’s Substack
    • Order Dr. Gertrude’s new book “Rewrite the Mother Code”
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    52 mins
  • 219: From Mental Load to Meaningful Connection: Amy Briggs' Journey

    219: From Mental Load to Meaningful Connection: Amy Briggs' Journey
    Mar 23 2026

    In this episode, I speak with Amy Briggs, a licensed speech and language pathologist and the visionary founder of Aviva, about the profound weight of the "mental load" and how we can reclaim our capacity for joy in parenthood. As a mother of two daughters, Amy shares her journey from clinical practice in public schools to creating a revolutionary tool designed to take the burden of family scheduling off parents' plates.

    Amy shares insights into how the invisible labor of parenting often clouds the most important part of the journey: the connection we build with our children. Our conversation explores the systemic "codes" and scripts that leave parents feeling like they are never doing enough, and how we can begin to prioritize "being" and presence over the endless cycle of "doing".

    We delve into actionable perspectives on reclaiming parental intuition, from recognizing the distracting influence of social media to creating scalable solutions for household labor. Amy emphasizes the importance of viewing technology as a true "team member", allowing parents to focus on the "big enchilada" of parenthood rather than the clutter of management.

    You'll also hear about:

    1. (06:05) Amy's journey from speech pathologist to focusing on family capacity
    2. (13:03) Dismantling the harmful scripts and invisible labor placed on mothers
    3. (16:42) Creating a "life raft": The birth of Aviva as a household team member
    4. (27:12) How the Aviva app works to automatically manage family scheduling
    5. (36:02) Normalizing the need to offload tasks and ask for help
    6. (45:18) Modeling achievement and setting an example for her children
    7. (50:42) What it means to rewrite the Mother Code and align with intuition

    Don't miss Amy's inspiring perspective on finding alignment between efficiency and heart!

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    Learn more about Amy Briggs:

    1. Learn more about Aviva
    2. Connect with Amy on LinkedIn

    Follow Dr. Gertrude:

    1. Learn more on Dr. Gertrude’s Website
    2. Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram
    3. Stay in the loop and sign up to Dr. Gertrude’s Substack
    4. Order Dr. Gertrude’s new book “Rewrite the Mother Code”
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    57 mins
  • 218: Motherhood, Medicine, and Making Meaning with Dr. Rebecca Thompson

    218: Motherhood, Medicine, and Making Meaning with Dr. Rebecca Thompson
    Mar 16 2026
    In this deeply thoughtful and expansive conversation, Dr. Gertrude is joined by Rebecca Thompson, MD—family physician, writer, and author of Held Together, a shared memoir exploring motherhood, medicine, and what she calls “imperfect love.”Rebecca’s path to this work began long before the book—rooted in a lifelong relationship with storytelling, and later shaped by her experiences both as a physician and as a patient navigating pregnancy loss and medical complexity. What emerged is a powerful body of work that weaves together her story with the voices of 21 other women, offering a rare and intimate look at how we make sense of our lives through story.Together, Gertrude and Rebecca explore the intersection of motherhood and medicine, the role of community in times of crisis, and how we begin to redefine what it means to mother—far beyond biology or expectation.This conversation is an invitation to slow down, to listen more deeply, and to consider how we choose to make meaning of our lives—even, and especially, when things don’t go as planned.In this episode, you’ll hear:(01:00) Rebecca’s lifelong connection to storytelling—and how writing became her way of making sense of the world(03:40) The moment everything shifted: becoming a patient while training as a physician(06:30) The deep need for community during crisis—and why we don’t have to share the same story to feel less alone(10:00) Redefining support: how community looks different for every woman and every experience(14:00) Growth through challenge—and how our hardest experiences shape who we become(16:30) Inside Held Together: how Rebecca co-created 21 deeply personal stories over a decade(20:00) Why this is not an anthology, but a truly collaborative and interwoven narrative(24:00) “Extraordinary moments in ordinary lives”—and the power of listening to everyday stories(28:00) Expanding the definition of motherhood beyond biology, and making space for grief and choice(36:00) Finding meaning in the ordinary—and why awe is something we can practice(39:00) Fear, discomfort, and curiosity: what scuba diving reveals about how we move through life(42:00) Where to find Rebecca and how she’s bringing narrative medicine into healthcare spaces(45:00) What it means to “rewrite the mother code”: choosing what meaning we make from our livesRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Connect with Rebecca Thompson:Get her book Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love.Visit Rebecca's Website Follow Dr. Gertrude: Learn more on Dr. Gertrude’s WebsiteFollow Dr. Gertrude on InstagramStay in the loop and sign up to Dr. Gertrude’s SubstackOrder Dr. Gertrude’s new book “Rewrite the Mother Code”
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    55 mins
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