Ep. 293: Redefining Motherhood — Reclaim Yourself by Breaking the Code

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 Together, they explore how outdated beliefs around motherhood continue to shape women's emotional lives—and how to break free from them.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: Why self-sacrifice is not the gold standard of parenting How generational parenting patterns shape today's mothers Why self-care is essential—not selfish Tools for rewriting the "mother code" How emotional intelligence starts with you The link between maternal burnout and child development Guest: Dr. Gertrude Lyons – TEDx speaker, author, transformational coach Visit: drgertrudelyons.com Never Miss an Event –

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Ep. 293: Redefining Motherhood — Reclaim Yourself by Breaking the Code is an episode from Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker by Dr. Meg Meeker.

This episode is 00:41:02 long.

This episode was published on Sep 23, 2025.

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