Dr. Gertrude Lyons (www.drgertrudelyons.com) invites us to rethink what it means to mother—starting with the radical idea that we all mother, and the most important person we nurture is ourselves. In this episode, she explores how cultural “mother codes” shape our beliefs: that there’s a right way to parent, that we should instinctively know how to do it all, and that success means doing it alone. These narratives often leave mothers feeling ashamed, isolated, and inadequate—especially in the age of social media.

Through a lens of intentionality, creativity, and choice, Dr. Lyons encourages us to release self-blame and redefine parenting on our own terms. She dives into the power of intuition, the importance of responding instead of reacting, and the value of “do-overs” as we grow alongside our children. This conversation is about reclaiming ownership, rejecting harmful cultural messages, and stepping into a more expansive vision of motherhood—from sacrifice to stardust.

"A crying baby is the best form of birth control..."

Between sleep deprivation, stress, and the general chaos of having children, it’s no wonder many couples see a dip (or a cliff) when it comes to sex after kids. But just because this is common, it doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to it.

Join us as we have a lively and highly informative discussion with Dr. Rebecca Eudy, author of "Parents in Love: A Guide to Great Sex after Kids."

Although ideally couples should have this discussion before having kids, it’s important to recognize whether you and your partner have "high desire" or "low desire.” Just as important is dealing with shame and/or feelings of being abnormal in your level of desire.

The sometimes elusive “spark” can be found in creating connection through "micro-moments" (10 seconds or less!) Identifying what you want / need / desire OUTSIDE of the bedroom transforms what happens inside the bedroom.

Vulnerability is so important but many couples aren’t sure what that means exactly. We offer insight into understanding why your partner may say "no" and how you can avoid taking it personally. Finally, what is the "do no harm period" and why is it important to recognize?

If a kid is LGBTQ+, it may take an enormous amount of courage to come out to their parents, even if their parents love them unconditionally. So what can parents do to assure their children that they are safe in talking to them about something so personal and profound.

We talk today with Heather Hester, author of the book “Parenting with Pride: Unlearn Bias and Embrace, Empower, and Love Your LGBTQ+ Teen.”

The most common question we get around this subject is deceptively simple: What DO you say if your kid comes out to you? While there’s no “right way” to respond there are specific ways to show up with love, courage and clarity for our LGBTQ+ children. We’ll offer advice on how to keep this from becoming an interrogation, and how to listen to your child in an authentic way versus “virtue signaling.”

Finally, you’ll get some valuable tips on how to take care of your kid if other family members are non-affirming especially/ even during the holidays.