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Family is not one large. And also not the journey to build one. For many of us, society paints a picture of the moment when we are little – marrying, having children and following the traditional path to parenting. But what happens if life does not follow this script? Or if the “Standard” version version doesn’t feel that it fits the life that you want to create? In today’s episode of Chat chatWe immerse yourself in a conversation that questions the traditional ideas of family and motherhood. Regardless of whether you are a new parent, dream of parenting or are just curious about your own way, this episode will inspire you to use opportunities and self -discovery.
This is exactly what today’s guest enables Dr. Gertrude Lyons, people. It helps people everywhere to rethink what it means to create family and to accept a way of thinking that they refer to as “mother-curious”. Through her work, she invites us to explore our deepest wishes to explore family building, to challenge social norms and to join a deliberate, fulfilling way into motherhood or essence of motherhood.
Who is Dr. Gertrude Lyons?
Dr. Gertrude Lyons is a trainer, educator and pioneer in the development of women, holistic parenthood and personal transformation. She is the founder of Write the mother code aroundWhere she helps people use the creative, nourishing energy of the “mother” to lead a more authentic and more fulfilling life.
With over 20 years of experience, doctoral thesis in education and master in psychology, Dr. Gertrude led countless people, couples and families to rewrite their stories in both parenting and beyond.
Your own way to motherhood was not easy either, and that is part of what makes your work so powerful. She knows first -hand how it is to control expectations, to question their decisions and to look for their own version of fulfillment. Her passion to help others is based on this trip, and she now devotes her life to the support of others in creating families who reflect their hearts, values and dreams. I think it’s great that your mission is to help people use the essence of “mothering” as creative, promoting energy that exceeds biology and enables it to live a more deliberate, joyful life.
What did we discuss?
In our conversation, Dr. Gertrude the beautiful concept of being Mother-Kurious. This is not about whether you want to be a mother. It is about opening up to the many ways of experiencing mothering and family education and giving permission to explore what really illuminates them.
Here are some highlights from our discussion:
What it really means to be a mother-curious
Dr. Gertrude informed how this way of thinking about researching the expectation is. It’s about asking questions like: How do I really want my family to look? What would feel most authentic for me?
The myths and pressure that people hold back
From social schedules to cultural expectations, so many people feel in a version of the family that is not completely their own. Dr. Gertrude helps people to release the weight of “should” and instead to follow their own way.
Your personal maternity trip
She opened the surprises and challenges in her own experiences with family building, which shaped the compassionate, integrative approach that she now shares with others.
The role of community and support
Whether partners, friends, family or online communities, people who support their decisions can make the difference. Dr. Gertrude shared practical tips on building a strong support system, especially if her way to the family looks different than the norm.
Practical first steps for mother-curious exploration
It encourages to start with reflection and curiosity: journaling, open discussions with partners or trustworthy friends and the search for communities in which non-traditional ways are assessed instead of.
We also spoke to fear of the judgment, one of the greatest obstacles for people who are not traditional family ways. Dr. Gertrudes Council was both the strengthening and the liberation: the more they have their truth, the less power judgment it stops.
This episode is full of insights for everyone who navigates questions about family, identity and self -discovery. Regardless of whether you dream of your first child, consider alternative ways to parenting or just examine what family means for you, in this conversation you will feel inspired to honor your own trip.
Last thoughts
One of my favorite snap bars from this conversation is that there is not a single definition of the family, and that’s a nice thing. Her way to the family doesn’t have to look like others. By accepting curiosity, let go of expectations and building a support network, you can create a family life that feels really authentic and fulfilling for you.
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