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Welcome to our first episode of Fostering Change's “Best of Season 5”. Today, we revisit Rob's interview with Mark Daley, author of SAFE: A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take for Family. We knew right away that this interview would be in our “Best of” series, and we think you'll agree. So whether this is your first, second or third time listening to this interview, please enjoy!Today, on Fostering Change, Comfort Cases' founder Rob Scheer has an enlightening conversation with Mark Daley, author of SAFE: A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take for Family. The book offers a deeply personal window into what happens when the universal longing for family crashes up against the unique madness and bureaucracy of a child protection system that often fails to consider the needs of the most vulnerable parties of all—the children themselves.You will hear Rob share that he believes that SAFE is an important resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about, or is actively participating in our foster care system. You will hear Rob and Mark discuss how having a community of support all around you is so important. In fact, finding community is “Step Number 1!” - be that community family, church, neighbors or others who can support you as you work to juggle this new lifestyle.Mark shares some important tips for new foster parents, including:Go in with your eyes open. Do your homework.Don't rush to judgment on the families of the child/children you've brought into your home. You likely do not know the “whole story.” Be empathetic.Speak up and be “the voice” for your child/childrenTo purchase SAFE, please visit your local independent bookstore or purchase online on sites including:AmazonBarnes & NobleBookshop.orgYou can follow Mark on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdaley00/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markdaley00Our next “Best of” episode will air July 2nd. Stay tuned!You can always catch up on previous episodes of Fostering Change by visiting www.comfortcases.org/podcast or your favorite podcast outlets.If you have any comments, questions, or guest suggestions, we'd love to hear from you! Please write to us at info@comfortcases.org.As always, thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breaking the generational dieting cycle is hard. It is so easy to critique your body, especially when your body looks very different in the postpartum period. Today I am welcoming Sammie Gollup, a registered dietitian and the founder of Anti Diet Mama. Sammie and I go in-depth about raising intuitive eaters from the time they are babies, into toddlerhood and on.Join us as we chat about:What intuitive eating is and what are the principles of raising and intuitive eaterThe division of responsibility during mealtimes so we can end the power struggles with our toddlersAnswers on how to handle common toddler eating patterns and concerns, including picky eating, getting your toddler to eat more food, and what to do when your toddler only wants to eat carbsHow to create balanced meals for babies, toddlers, and the whole familyHow to practice body kindness and become a role model for your childrenTo connect with Sammie, please visit her:InstagramWebsiteAnti-diet mama courseNurturing Intuitive Eaters Mini CourseClick here to learn more about handling the 1-year eating transitions without the stressSupport the Show.Connect with Erin: Book a free consult Website: https://www.babyfeedingcoach.com/ Instagram: @babyfeeding.coach Email: erin@babyfeedingcoach.com

According to the latest Australian news reports, Australian children are performing terribly and the real culprit is the fact that teachers are not teaching using an explicit instruction model.In today's episode I explore very subtly (can you guess what it is?) what the issue might be, and exactly what it is we're trying to achieve if we are not using a whole repertoire of strategies. To listen to the episode on the website go to edslessons.com/bloomingcuriousLinks mentioned in the episode:https://explicitinstruction.org/download/sample-chapter.pdf an excerpt by Anita L Archer and Charles A Hughes from the publication Explicit Instruction and Efficient Teachinghttps://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1188027.pdf Teachers Taking up Explicit Instruction: The Impact of a Professional Development and Directive Instructional Coaching ModelTo get the free resource: go to https://resources.edslessons.com/how-to-encourage-natural-curiosity-in-childrenTo sign up to Get Blooming Curious, my weekly newsletter for curious educators, sign up at https://resources.edslessons.com/getbloomingcurious or at www.edslessons.comThanks for listening! If you like this episode, or indeed the whole show, please show your appreciation by following, sharing and leaving a review!

Geoff Havenaar is a ˋnew paradigm´ parenting coach.  His mission is to help children, by inspiring parents, especially new ones, to be their best parent selves by learning and applying holistic, researched backed, parenting principles to raising their kids. This approach nurtures the child‘s emotional well being, spiritual connection and mental fitness not just material success. The benefits are: authentic, resilient children who believe in their worth an open, loving parent/child relationship, an enriched and deeply fulfilling parental experience, and if the stars align a healthier, wiser society going forward.  Geoff thought he was a good parent, and in many ways he was, but an experience with his eldest daughter when she was 7, humbled him. He realized some aspects of his parenting were doing more harm than good. This set him on a learning quest to be not just a good parent going through the motions, but a great parent.   He upgraded his parenting software and it is making the world of difference!Geoff is the father of two girls who are now 8 and 10 and he currently resides in the Tirolean mountains, Austria. He has a dedicated spiritual practice of seeking to experience the beauty in and around him and particularly enjoys powder skiing, travelling, dogs and doing anything with his girls.  He offers online coaching programs, retreats for dads, as well as parent/child mystery adventure holidays connecting parents with children through adventure and play.Connect with Geoff through the links below:Website: Being Your Best Parent SelfGet Geoff's FREE e-book of 5 great gifts to give your Childrento transform your relationship for the better! Instagram: Being Our Best Parent SelvesFacebook: Being Our Best Parent Selves THANK YOU so much for listening!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow us on Instagram, and like us on Facebook!Shop LivGreater Tees, Hoodies, Crew Sweatshirts, and More! THANK YOU so much for listening!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow us on Instagram, and like us on Facebook!Shop LivGreater Tees, Hoodies, Crew Sweatshirts, and More!

Things you'll learn in this episode of Our Prophet:- What happened when Prophet accidentally hurt a man?- Couldn't the Prophet avoid hurting him?- Sawada's request to seek retribution from Prophet- Profound precedents of justice set by the Prophet - Prophet's financial justice and fair distribution of wealth- Prophet's advice to give equal love and attention to your childrenTo watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zr1iJ8iFmIsHelp us create the most comprehensive biography of the Prophet of Islam. Dedicate episodes in the memory of your loved ones by visiting https://thaqlain.org/ourprophet#ProphetMuhammad #PropheticBiography #OurProphetSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/our-prophet/donations

In this episode of the Pooch Parenting Podcast, I talk about the importance of working with a specialist who will save time and money as you try to solve your dog related challenges. I'm currently raising a pair of orphaned dobermans and have been so grateful for the support I am getting from Puppy Culture. Similarly, when I needed to learn about aggressive behavior, I felt fortunate to be able to take a focused class from Michael Shikashio. I'd love to be that kind of support for you - a dog and child specialist. Stop wasting time trying to get specialized help from a general practitioner - get the help you need from someone who can help you to make progress with your dogs and kids fast.Resources mentioned in the episodeDogwood Animal Rescue ProjectPuppy CultureMichael ShikashioThe Pooch Parenting Society - a supportive membership for parents with dogsThe Pooch Parenting Coach Collective - a membership for dog professionals who want to build their confidence so they can take on more clients who have childrenTo see a video of my puppies playing and an irresistible photo, please visit the show notes page: www.poochparenting.net/episode57

In this episode we give you the three-step panacea to running your own life instead of feeling like a back-seat driver to everyone else's needs. We'll have you seeing yourself through a whole different lens and placing yourself back where you belong, in the driver's seat of your own life.In this episode we discuss:- the law of conservation and how if you don't fill your day, something or someone else will- how do you find your power when all you see is your disempowerment?- seeing where you already are powerful- seeing where you are choosing your top values in everyday life- understanding the resentment and self-minimisation cycle- understanding where the shadow-you is consuming power- empowering yourself to take back your life, even as a mother of young childrenTo explore feminine embodiment, intimacy and relationship in Honey Club with Julie, visit https://julietenner.love/To explore conscious parenting and inspiring motherhood in Reimagining Motherhood with Bridget, visit https://www.bridgetwood.life/

Specifically, Sophie discusses:The Mamamade Community - how and why it's grownThe challenges of growthMotherhood and EntrepreneurshipImportance of better products for babies/childrenTo find out more about mamamade, click here.To connect with Sophie, connect with her on Linkedin.

Trigger warning: In this episode we speak about sexual abuse, sexual assault, incest and suicide. If you feel at risk when listening please check out website for immediate help. In this episode you will learn:What is considered sexual abuseThe impact of sexual abuse on mental healthPersonal stories of sexual assaultsHow to heal from sexual abusePrevention for young childrenTo learn more about Kimberly King's work. Check out her website, linktree, instagram and course for children.  Come join group coaching course which starts Tuesday 28th September at 8pm to transform the shame around trauma! Email to set up a discovery call to have a 40 minute chat to see which coaching could help you.Join our membership group Rewrite Your Storyfor £9.99Here are some book recommendations to kick off your healing in my FREE guide to transform your journey. Follow us on instagram for Heart's Happiness daily inspiration for your mental health and healing.Join our PRIVATE Facebook group to carry on the conversation and speak to others who want to find their own Heart's Happiness and heal. Subscribe to our videos on you tube.Everyone deserves to find their own Heart's Happiness and this podcast has been created with so much love from my heart to yours. Love Manpreet

This week on Helpline in Focus, Karen Young, parenting educator and founder of the Hey Sigmund website offers some advice for parents dealing with lockdown. She answers the following questions sent in by parents:A five and seven-year-old who won't stop fightingTwo boys aged eight and ten who won't stop eating from boredomChildren who keep interrupting Zoom meetingsChildren who keep interrupting mum instead of dad while both are working from homeA nine-year-old who is suffering from anxiety and counting the Covid numbersCoping with six-month-old baby and two children under eightA husband that's not helping with the childrenTo book in a one-on-one session with a Parent School expert, check out Parent School powered by Babyology. Want to ask our experts your own question? Join our weekly LIVE Helplines on Facebook or leave your question in our Facebook Helpline Group.

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Learning to be a parent while maintaining a strong partnership with your spouse is possibly the biggest learning curve you'll ever face. How can you nurture your marriage while raising a baby? Even if you don't have kids yet, we'll talk about how to fortify your relationship now so you can give your children the best gift ever - a stable, peaceful home.In this episode:Why cultural expectations of fathers can be harmfulHow to show your child's parent the most appreciation How to nurture your relationship, even with young childrenTo read this podcast transcript, please head to my website: https://www.youruncommonlife.com/blog/categories/podcast-transcriptsMotivational Piano Background Music by Nikita Lukyanov | https://soundcloud.com/lukyanovnikita Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Guest Bio: (From an Article Featured on Ryortho)Members of the broader orthopedic community are famous for leaping into action when disaster strikes. When earthquakes decimated Haiti, dozens of orthopedists, nurses, and even sales reps and executives volunteered to help. And, without fanfare, hundreds of people in the broader orthopedic community volunteer their time, instruments, implants, machines and other resources to go to remote corners of the world to provide free care to those who need it the most.But the story of Radd Berrett, a 51-year-old retired orthopedic industry executive, is truly one of a kind.Berrett, a single father, had just sold his neuromonitoring company, his orthopedic distributorship and his MRI facility in 2014 and was ready to retire—or at least shift into low gear.But fate had other plans.​​As Berrett told OTW, “I attended a political event with my friend Sean Reyes, who is now the Attorney General of Utah. They had set aside time for a man named Tim Ballard, a former CIA and Homeland Security Agent who had started an international child sex slavery rescue organization—Operation Underground Railroad. (O.U.R. Rescue). After listening to Tim's compelling stories of children in horrible situations who could indeed be saved, I was hooked.”​A few weeks later Radd Berrett saw a private screening of a film called The Abolitionists. Made by Gerald Molen, the producer of Shindler's List, the film tells the story of Tim Ballard and his operatives on their first mission. “It ripped my heart out, ” says Berrett. “Over the next few months, I got to know Tim and asked how I could help. ‘Join the jump team, ' he said.”A jump team is a rugged group of individuals—many of whom are former SEALS, CIA, and FBI agents—who head into situations where children are being trafficked for sex. Radd Berrett: “Seven months later and countless hours of training I am now a member of the ‘jump team.' I also serve as the Director of Corporate Affairs.”Part rescuer, part actor, Berrett works with the team to set up sting operations to apprehend the traffickers. “We pose as wealthy businessmen who fly in for sex parties. And our people never go into any country without involving the local and/or federal police. This all has to be ‘by the book' because these people have to be prosecuted. Everything is filmed and our team is all mixed up.”“The trainers always say that they can train us on tactics, but that we have to be in a specific mental ‘space' in order to go undercover and act like a pedophile. Most of the ex-military guys just want to reach over and rip the trafficker's head off, so obviously, they have to work through that in order to do follow the script.”“We have decades of combined undercover sting experience. When doing the setups we make it clear to the traffickers that our guys are wealthy, high profile people, and that safety and anonymity are critical. We make sure they know that if any of their people show up with weapons, drugs, or recording devices then the deal is off. Our people pat everyone down, so no one has ever pulled a weapon on us. We have established ‘safe' words and a ‘panic' word. And in the end, to preserve our cover, we are handcuffed and thrown to the ground with everyone else. The local and/or federal police then get to take credit for the bust.”According to the organization's founder, Tim Ballard, “In order to dismantle these trafficking rings, we do our research, coordinate with local authorities, rescue the children, make sure the perpetrators are arrested, and then ensure long-term care for the children. We monitor the prosecutions and engage in the training of local forces so that they are ready for future missions. And because we are a private agency, we are free from the burdens of bureaucracy.”Saved Over 300 ChildrenTo date, Operation Underground Railroad has saved well over 300 children and apprehended 48 sex traffickers; missions have been carried out in 12 countries, including the U.S.Berrett says, “Our most resounding successes have been in Columbia, where the authorities are very receptive, motivated, and glad to have help in fighting the child sex trafficking problem. We have worked with the federal government there on the several occasions; at one point three of their top undercover agents and two psychotherapists came to the U.S. and spent a week undergoing forensic and other kinds of training.”“The most astounding things are the statistics. The fact that the majority of demand for child sex emanates from the U.S. and Canada is disconcerting. There is a huge volume of child porn that drives child sex slavery. However, we are building software to help law enforcement identify and catch pedophiles.”Asked if they were ever unable to take a mission to the point of prosecution, Berrett says, “The very first undercover operation I did was in Haiti. A few weeks prior, a Christian aid group was bringing in supplies and someone in their group brought a drone to film them helping the children. Well, during this time, someone on their team set the drone down to make some adjustments…and all the while it was filming. By chance, it caught images of a man raping a 4-year-old boy (and there were accomplices). The aid group sent us these images and we presented the video to a judge. He gave us the green light to go undercover and get the guy, which we did. In the end, however, once we were all in the courtroom the child's mother would not press charges. The judge let him go right in front of us.”One extremely successful mission took an unexpectedly positive turn, says Berrett. “There were 53 kids in a horrific facility fronting as an orphanage; they were all for sale. We set up a sting to pay $7, 500 each for two children…a brother and sister who were 4 and 5 years old. That little boy leapt into one of my colleague's arms…it was like he knew he was there to save him. We were able to rescue all of the children…and my jump team partner and his wife are adopting that little boy, as well as his sister.”True Heroes, Massive HeartsRadd Berrett wasn't prepared for the effect that O.U.R. would have on him. “After one mission we had gotten the kids settled in with people running a safe, loving orphanage. My teammates and I spent three hours there playing with the kids…running and jumping and having so much fun laughing with them. Then it came time to leave. The kids were all smiles, but my heart was tearing. I forgot that there was a GoPro camera in the car and it caught me crying like I haven't cried in 30 years. They were fundamentally tears of joy for these children. Overall, I have never done more emotionally satisfying work.”Sean Reyes, Attorney General of Utah, has nothing but praise for his friend who jumped into the fray to help little ones. “Radd Berrett has taken the same drive, dedication and work ethic that made him a success in the business community to become an effective force in fighting human trafficking. He has given selflessly of his time and money to disrupt this evil practice not only in the U.S. but around the world. He has become an integral player in the liberation of thousands of little boys and girls from the clutches of child sex​ trafficking rings. And he has shown an incredible gift for helping survivors of these atrocities on their long road to recovery and healing. We need more men and women with the character and compassion of Radd Berrett to be effective in our global battle against the evil scourge of sex trafficking.”

In 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 the end to hear an exciting surprise from Dr. Gertrude! Today on mot(HER)You can embrace flow this yearOur collective cultural addiction to productivityHow to find the quiet magic of spontaneity and being presentThe unspoken messages we learn about rest from our parentsAn exciting announcement from Dr. Gertrude Join Dr. Gertrude's community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude's Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In 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 codeDr. Gertrude's experience working with her inner childUtilize connecting with your inner child for healing, growth, and empowermentWays to get in touch with your inner childInner child work through meditation and breathworkSpecific invoking of your inner child through guided meditationJoin Dr. Gertrude's community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude's NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today, 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 MayThe non-gendered yin and yang of the divine masculine and feminine How emotions are the essence of our humannessThe importance of tapping into a sense of awe and wonderJoin Dr. Gertrude's community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude's NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In 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 holidaysWhat traditional religion can teach us about our own mothering journeysThe power of unmediated spiritualism through mysticismHow to honor all walks of spiritualityWhere religious holidays and personal spirituality collide Join Dr. Gertrude's community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude's Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Helena 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 curious” world. Listen to learn exactly what that means, how attending Dr. Gertrude's retreat unknowingly prepared her for a new job opportunity, and why we all mother something, whether we're childfree or not.Today on mot(HER):How learning to mother herself led Helena to sobriety You've heard of sober curious, but are you mother curious? How Dr. Gertrude's retreat prepared Helena for a new job opportunityWhen you're unsure if motherhood is for youWhy we all mother, even those who choose to be childfree Connect with Helena:Instagram: @hail_shan Listen to the last time Helena was on the podcast here! Join Dr. Gertrude's community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude's Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

We 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 bring stressHow to mother and tend to yourself during times of transitionApproaching life transitions from a feminine perspectiveUsing the seasonal changes of spring to reflect on your own personal growth and transformationJoin Dr. Gertrude's community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude's Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Kate 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 States and offers practical advice as to what each of us can do to rewrite gender norms.Today on the show, the two discuss how Kate's passion for gender equality blossomed over time, as well as some of the contents of her forthcoming book, titled “Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home”. This episode serves as a reminder to all mothers to rewrite the mother code and that each one of us gets to create our own unique definition of what it means to be a good, quality mother.Today on Mot(HER):How Kate become interested in in studying gender imbalancesSome of the gender imbalances that are addressed in Kate's book, “Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home” What does healthy masculinity mean and look like?Creating new meaning when adhering to gendered traditions within weddings etc.Applying gender equality within partnershipThe importance of revisiting gender roles after each big life eventWhy you should establish your own definition of what it means to be a motherConnect with Kate Mangino:Website: katemangino.comBook: “Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home” Twitter: @manginokateJoin Dr. Gertrude's community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude's NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Dr. 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 get to know yourself and your partner better and, ultimately, help you dive deeper into intimacy. They also talk about the concept of “working the curriculum” to continue to develop fresh romance throughout the various stages that occur during a lifelong commitment. Today on Mot(HER):Getting to know Dr. HigginsHow relationship hardships can often be teachersWays to prepare in advance for couples activities that may be activatingSelf-validated intimacy and neuroceptionThe importance of creating a vision with your partnerConnect with Jessica Higgins:Website: drjessicahiggins.comPodcast: Empowered Relationship PodcastInstagram: @drjessicahigginsJoin Dr. Gertrude's community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude's NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Psychic 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 deceased pets, and countless serendipitous and miraculous moments. Julie's children's books Angel Messages For Kids, Angel Messages For Dogs, and Angel Messages For Cats are picture books that have angels answering kids' tough questions. Each week, Julie scans callers on her 'Ask Julie Ryan' radio show and podcast. Julie is a businesswoman, an inventor, author, radio show host, podcaster, and a serial entrepreneur. Her surgical device inventions are sold globally and she has founded nine companies in five different industries. Julie's Psychic and Medical Intuitive skills are learned.In today's episode, Dr. Gertrude and Julie talk about spirits, past lives, death, the intuition of children and more. We also get to experience Julie doing a few scans on Dr. Gertrude to inquire about her past and a current physical ailment.    Today on Mot(HER):The ability of children to tap into universal intelligenceJulie's favorite stories of spiritsDoing and unpacking past life scan on Dr. GertrudeWhat happens when someone passes into the next lifeHow babies choose their mothers preconceptionConnect with Julie Ryan:Website: askjulieryan.comBook: Angelic AttendantsPodcast: Ask Julie RyanInstagram: @askjulieryanFacebook: Julie RyanTwitter: @askjulieryanTikTok: Ask Julie RyanLinkedIn: Julie RyanYouTube: Ask Julie RyanJoin Dr. Gertrude's community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude's NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Sara 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 shrinking and start shining #everydamnday.  Sara leads her thriving membership community, Momentum Mamas, as well as her business and leadership mastermind, Tenacious Mamas. She has spoken for Amazon, the City of Seattle, Charles Schwab, Inspired Mama, WE Ignite, Alt Summit, and She Podcasts Live. She was recently featured on the Dr. Phil Show. When she's not supporting Shameless Moms, you'll find Sara with her husband and 9-year-old son - building Legos and pretending to understand Minecraft.In today's episode, Dr. Gertrude and Sara talk about how Sara speaks out her voice through her podcast as she empowers women to invest in themselves, own their identity, and take up their space in this world. In addition, Sara shares her journey from being a fitness coach to launching her podcast, which significantly impacted a lot of women.Today on Mot(HER):Sara's journey from fitness to launching her podcastChallenges for women to invest in ourselves and create the impact that we want to have Taking a stand and owning your space in your relationship in a new wayHow to mother yourself amidst all the responsibilities of being a motherWhat rewriting the mother code means to SaraConnect with Sara Dean:Website: www.shamelessmom.comShameless Mom Academy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shameless-mom-academy/id1092674204Free Facebook Group: www.shamelessmom.com/facebookInstagram: www.instagram.com/shamelessmomacademyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks/Join Dr. Gertrude's community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude's NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions.

In 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 mirrors other relationship dynamics in your life  Ways to bring consciousness to your alcohol consumption  Personal stories about Dr. Gertrude's 27 year long sobriety journey Join Dr. Gertrude's community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude's Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Mothering 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, why there are double standards for stepmoms, how to utilize family meetings and house rules as tools for success. Plus, she even tackles the sensitive issue of how to celebrate Mother's Day as a stepmom. Today on mot(HER):Breaking the stigma and debunking myths around stepmotheringWhy being a stepparent brings up past triggers and insecuritiesLearn how to give yourself grace as a stepmomHow to handle the unique challenges that come with co-parenting Encouragement and hope for stepmoms struggling and those considering itFollow Jamie:Website: jamiescrimgeour.com Podcast: Kickass Stepmom Podcast Facebook: @scrimgeourjamieInstagram: @jamiescrimgeour Get Jamie's free guide The Secret To Improving Your Stepmom Life! Join Dr. Gertrude's community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude's Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today 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 Dreaming to Doing, and she and Dr. Gertrude dive deep into feminine creative expression. They discuss why mothering is an often overlooked form of creativity, how to create in a world that's designed for men, and share some motivation to finally start working towards those dreams of yours. Today on mot(HER):Why caregiving and mothering are overlooked as forms of creativity How to work with your feminine energy in a masculine-centered worldWhy society only acknowledges forms of creation that produce incomeThe evolution of homemaking and creative work for women historically Why women tend to come into their power and create after childbearing yearsConnect with Anna:Website: annalovind.comBook: The Creative DoerInstagram: @annalovind Join Dr. Gertrude's community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude's Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today 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 the (as of today) 28 million views of her 2008 TED talk, a Stroke of Insight (the first to ever go viral on the Internet). She states that this 18-minute presentation where she shared her story of surviving a massive cerebral hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain and her 8-year journey of recovery, changed her world and the lives so so many others. Within 3 months of delivering that talk she was chosen one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world for 2008. She became the premier guest on Oprah's Soul Series webcast. Her first book, My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey, spent 63 weeks on the NYT best seller list and remains the #1 on amazon on the subject of strokes 12 years later. Just over a year ago in May, 2021, her second book Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life, dives into how we can short-circuit emotional reactivity and find peace, which she says, “Is only a thought away.” In this episode, Dr. Jill shares how, although she experienced pure bliss while half her brain was down, she still longed to return to her more normal state in which she's subject to the full range of human emotions. It's only in this state, which she calls, “Whole Brain Living” (WBL), that she feels truly alive. Dr. Gertrude talks about her personal experience practicing WBL and how powerful it is to “huddle” with all parts of her brain – particularly in stressful situations. It is also clear how WBL supports us with Rewriting our Mother Codes to make discerned choices in our mothering journey.Today on Mot(HER):The definition and value of whole brain livingThe emotional systems of the human brainJill's journey of losing and gaining back her entire left hemisphere due to a strokeUnderstanding that pain is a natural human emotionNaming and integrating the four characters of the brain.The power of our pain as it relates to natural childbirthConnect with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor:Website: dr.jilltaylor.comInstagram: @drjillboltetaylorFacebook: Dr. Jill Bolte TaylorYoutube: Dr. Jill Bolte TaylorDr. Jill's Ted Talk: My Stroke of InsightJoin Dr. Gertrude's community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude's NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Relationships 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 regressions, they cover it all!Today on mot(HER):How to find the flow in your own relationshipWhy so many couples subconsciously fall into traditional gender rolesHow relationship coaching made a huge difference for Gertrude and RichDealing with relational regressions When there's subconscious competition in parenting Join Dr. Gertrude's community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude's Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In 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 on Dr. Gertrude's first year of Menopause Myth-busting and rewiring cultural beliefs around a woman's purpose + the season of MenopauseRemoving the fear and trepidation surrounding this season of lifeHow to embrace the alchemy and possibilities of MenopauseConnect with Dr. Gertrude: Website: drgertrudelyons.com IG: @drgertrudelyons Get the book: The Alchemy of Menopause: The Journey of Stepping Into Our Power and Becoming Who We Truly Are Links to Dr. Gertrude's Free Resources: To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today 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 moments she experiences with the earth's elements, and what the ocean and fire taught her. Today on mot(HER)Why do we consider pleasure an enemy?Creating awareness and consciousness around our devicesHow the earth's elements taught Gertrude a lesson in stillnessHow to implement a productivity fast into your own lifeJoin Dr. Gertrude's community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude's Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In 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 relevant a whole year later. Today on mot(HER):Dr. Gertrude shares the importance of a poignant pause and reflection on the past two years Ways to avoid holiday stress, pressure, and argument Why it is crucial to pay tribute to all emotions and the light and dark moments in life How to set yourself up for a new year rooted in your desires, longings, and full-expression of truth Join Dr. Gertrude's community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Sign up for Dr. Gertrude's Newsletter Download Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In 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 mystical journey of Dr. Gertrude meeting her Spirit Guides. This episode is dripping with the oils of empowerment, reclaimed power, and holds a promise of change for women everywhere.  Today on mot(HER):Overview of the history of menopause Unpacking the cultural projections and energy behind words associated with menopauseReflections on Dr. Gertrude's elemental experience and how deepening her relationship with Mother Earth shifted her perspective on menopause Dr. Gertrude's mystical experience of meeting her Spirit Guides Join Dr. Gertrude's community online: Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Get the book from this episode: The Alchemy of Menopause: The Journey of Stepping Into Our Power and Becoming Who We Truly Are Download Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have children To the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions