In this compelling episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Dr. Gertrude Lyons, TEDx speaker, parenting coach, and author of the upcoming book Rewrite the Mother Code: From Sacrifice to Stardust. Together, they explore how outdated beliefs around motherhood continue to shape women's emotional lives—and how to break free from them.They discuss how emotional suppression, lack of boundaries, and perfectionism are robbing mothers of joy. Dr. Lyons challenges moms to prioritize their emotional wellness, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim their identity so they can raise emotionally resilient kids.What You’ll Learn:<ul><li>Why self-sacrifice is not the gold standard of parenting</li><li>How generational parenting patterns shape today's mothers</li><li>Why self-care is essential—not selfish</li><li>Tools for rewriting the "mother code"</li><li>How emotional intelligence starts with you</li><li>The link between maternal burnout and child development</li></ul>Guest: Dr. Gertrude Lyons – TEDx speaker, author, transformational coach Visit: <a href="http://drgertrudelyons.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">drgertrudelyons.com</a>&nbsp;Never Miss an Event – <a href="https://meekerparenting.myflodesk.com/tbf04e7nqt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to our mailing list for live event invites, new episode alerts, and weekly parenting wisdom.👉 <a href="https://meekerparenting.myflodesk.com/tbf04e7nqt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join Our Mailing List</a>Sponsors:<ul><li><a href="https://www.hungryroot.com/?promo=DRMEG&b=1211&utm_source=parenting-great-kids&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=veritone-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hungryroot </a>– 40% off + free gift with code DRMEG</li><li><a href="https://famgabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fam Gabs</a> – 10% off conversation cards with code DRMEGPOD</li><li><a href="http://k12.com/DRMEG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">K12-powered Schools</a> – Tuition-free, accredited online learning for K–12</li><li><a href="https://thrivecausemetics.com/products/brilliant-under-eye-brightener-duo-set?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=DRMEG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thrive Causemetics </a>– Clean beauty with purpose. 10% off your first order</li><li>&nbsp;Listen to <a href="https://platoon.lnk.to/nothing-rhymes-with-orange" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aidee</a>, “Nothing Rhymes With Orange”: https://platoon.lnk.to/nothing-rhymes-with-orange&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Ask Dr. Meg Community – Get direct access to live Q&As, exclusive content, and a tribe of intentional parents.👉 <a href="https://meekerparenting.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Home - Meeker Parenting</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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